It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Althoff Catholic had no problem doing just that on Saturday. They claimed a resounding 58-19 victory over the Camp Point Central Panthers. The result was nothing new for the Crusaders, who have now won 11 matchups by 22 points or more so far this season.
Dierre Hill Jr was his usual excellent self, rushing for 318 yards and five touchdowns on only 13 carries. Jayden Ellington also helped out as he racked up 110 rushing yards.
Althoff Catholic was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 531 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in October of 2023.
Defeat or not, Camp Point Central got some senior leadership from Nate Peters and Elijah Genenbacher. Peters gained 157 total yards and a touchdown, while Genenbacher threw for 178 yards and a touchdown on only 11 passes. The bulk of those receiving yards came from one huge play: a catch that gained an incredible 89 yards.
The win for Althoff Catholic keeps them at an undefeated 13-0. They've dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 36 points. As for Camp Point Central, with the loss, they broke their ten-game winning streak and moved their record to 11-2.
Althoff Catholic will face off against Lena-Winslow at 10:00 a.m. on Friday. Lena-Winslow will roll in looking for their 14th straight victory, something Althoff Catholic surely won't give up without a fight. Camp Point Central does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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