Archbishop McCarthy's offense rose to the challenge against a Lions defense that boasted an average of only 12.5 points allowed on Friday. The Archbishop McCarthy Mavericks beat the King's Academy Lions by the very same score they won with in their prior game: 31-28. This was payback for the Mavericks, who suffered a 48-17 loss the last time these two teams met.
Kendall Brown had an outrageously good game as he rushed for 80 yards and a touchdown, and also threw for 168 yards and a touchdown.
When it comes to explaining why King's Academy lost, don't look at Joe Dailey. Despite the final result, he rushed for 81 yards and three touchdowns, and also threw for 270 yards and a touchdown. Another player making a difference was Tristan Stewart, who gained 125 total yards and a touchdown.
Archbishop McCarthy's win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 6-4. As for King's Academy, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 7-3.
As of now, neither Archbishop McCarthy nor King's Academy have any future games scheduled.
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