It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Notre Dame had no problem doing just that on Friday. They snuck past York/Pavilion with a 19-14 win. The game was the first time the Fighting Irish have beaten York/Pavilion on their field since September 3, 2021.
Defeat or not, York/Pavilion got some senior leadership from Parker Bonefede and Javen Jackson. Bonefede threw for 186 yards and a pair of touchdowns on only 16 passes, while Jackson gained 97 total yards and a touchdown. Jackson didn't just play on offense: he also made six total tackles and defended one pass.
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| 11/07/25 - Away | 19-14 W |
| 09/26/25 - Away | 20-35 L |
| 10/18/24 - Away | 20-37 L |
| 11/03/23 - Away | 14-28 L |
| 10/05/23 - Home | 18-25 L |
| + 5 more games |
The victory got Notre Dame back to even at 5-5. As for York/Pavilion, their loss ended a five-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 7-2.
Looking ahead, Notre Dame will take on Avon at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The River Hawks will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something the Fighting Irish surely won't give up without a fight. York/Pavilion does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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