Leominster put another one in the bag on Friday to keep their perfect season alive. They came out on top against the Doherty Memorial Highlanders by a score of 27-19. Given the Blue Devils' advantage in MaxPreps' Massachusetts football rankings (they are ranked 18th, while the Highlanders are ranked 107th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Xavier Cora went supernova for Leominster, rushing for 111 yards and two touchdowns on only 15 carries. Cora also deserves a shoutout for his performance on D, picking up a sack, forcing a fumble, and forcing a fumble. Aramis Reyes was another key back, rushing for 118 yards on only 12 carries.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Leominster was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 249 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 170 rushing yards in nine consecutive contests dating back to last season.
Leominster's win bumped their record up to 3-0. As for Doherty Memorial, their loss dropped their record down to 1-1.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Leominster will host Catholic Memorial at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Doherty Memorial, they will take on Groton-Dunstable at 4:30 p.m. on Friday.
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