Donovan Catholic is on a three-game streak of home wins, while Red Bank Catholic is on a seven-game streak of away wins: one of those streaks is about to end. The Donovan Catholic Griffins will take on the Red Bank Catholic Caseys at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Both teams come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Last Friday, even if it wasn't a dominant performance, Donovan Catholic beat Middletown South 17-13.
Donovan Catholic found their leader in underclassman Najee Calhoun, who rushed for 109 yards and a touchdown.
Meanwhile, Red Bank Catholic faced Toms River North in a battle between two of the state's top teams. Red Bank Catholic walked away with a 35-28 victory over Toms River North on Friday.
Donovan Catholic's win bumped their record up to 7-1. As for Red Bank Catholic, their victory also bumped their record up to an identical 7-1.
Donovan Catholic came up short against Red Bank Catholic in their previous meeting back in September of 2022, falling 14-7. Thankfully for Donovan Catholic, Sabino Portella (who rushed for 189 yards and two touchdowns) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
