Classical has relied on a stalwart defense averaging 8.5 points allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Friday. They fell 31-23 to the Pilgrim Patriots. The game marked the Purple's lowest-scoring match so far this season.
Classical lost despite a true team effort on the offense, the best among them being Jacoby Tavares, who picked up 101 receiving yards and a touchdown. The team also got some help courtesy of Jordan Duke, who gained 92 total yards and a touchdown.
Even if they lost, Classical's defensive line still kept up the pressure with four sacks. Leo Francois was especially locked on to Pilgrim's QB and sacked him twice.
Having lost for the first time this season, Classical fell to 5-1. As for Pilgrim, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 4-2.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Classical will welcome Ponaganset at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. Classical is on a four-game streak of home wins (dating back to last season), Ponaganset a three-game streak of away wins -- so someone will have to leave a streak behind on the field. As for Pilgrim, they will host Johnston at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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