Marian Catholic fell victim to Schuylkill Haven and their airtight defense on Friday. They were beaten by the Schuylkill Haven Hurricanes 36-0. While losing is never fun, Marian Catholic can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Pennsylvania football rankings (they are ranked 448th, while Schuylkill Haven is ranked 161st).
This one was won in the trenches and the lion's share of the credit has to go to Niko Castillo and he. Castillo rushed for 133 yards and three touchdowns on only eight carries while he rushed for 133 yards and three touchdowns on only eight carries. Niko Carestia's rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his sixth straight game with at least 180 rushing yards dating back to last season.
Marian Catholic's defeat dropped their record down to 4-3. As for Schuylkill Haven, the victory (which was their sixth in a row) raised their record to 6-1.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Marian Catholic will challenge Williams Valley at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Williams Valley is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 37.7 points per game this season. As for Schuylkill Haven, they will face off against Pine Grove at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Schuylkill Haven is looking to tack on another W to their seven-game streak on the road dating back to last season.
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