Catholic of Pointe Coupee hasn't had much luck against Ascension Catholic recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Hornets will face off against the Bulldogs at 7:00 p.m. Catholic of Pointe Coupee knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 31 points or more in their past seven games -- so hopefully Ascension Catholic likes a good challenge.
Catholic of Pointe Coupee is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Friday. They breezed past Westminster Christian Academy to the tune of 46-18. The Hornets might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won five contests by 28 points or more this season.
Catholic of Pointe Coupee relied on the efforts of Jude Morrison, who rushed for 83 yards and two TDs on only six carries, and Myka Nippl, who gained 185 total yards and two touchdowns. The bulk of those receiving yards came from one huge play: a catch that gained an incredible 53 yards.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Catholic of Pointe Coupee was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 242 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 189 rushing yards in four consecutive matchups.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Ascension Catholic). They took their game on Friday with ease, bagging a 62-9 victory over St. Mary. The win was familiar territory for the Bulldogs, who have now won seven contests in a row.
Catholic of Pointe Coupee's record now sits at 9-2. As for Ascension Catholic, their record is now an identical 9-2.
Catholic of Pointe Coupee was dealt a bruising 66-20 loss at the hands of Ascension Catholic when the teams last played back in November of 2018. Will the Hornets have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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