Monsignor Pace was the 18-12 winner over Edison when they last played one another back in October of 2018, but their luck changed this time around. The Monsignor Pace Spartans fell just short of the Edison Red Raiders by a score of 17-14 on Saturday. Despite 116 more yards than the Red Raiders, the Spartans couldn't convert that extra yardage to scores.
Monsignor Pace's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Willie Anderson, who picked up 131 receiving yards and a touchdown. The team also got some help courtesy of Sean Ponder, who threw for 178 yards and a touchdown.
Sterling Joseph was his usual excellent self, rushing for 154 yards and a touchdown while picking up 9.6 yards per carry for Edison. Joseph's rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his third straight game with at least 130 rushing yards dating back to last season.
Monsignor Pace's defeat dropped their record down to 2-2. As for Edison, they now have a winning record of 3-2.
Monsignor Pace will challenge Carol City at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Monsignor Pace's defense has only allowed 17.5 points per game this season, so Carol City's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Edison, they will be staying on the road on Monday to face off against Avant Garde Academy at 6:00 p.m. Edison is facing Avant Garde Academy at the right time seeing as Avant Garde Academy is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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