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Football: Mater Dei 38, JSerra 14
JSerra breaks through in the first quarter and leads, but it doesn't last long as the Lions lose their second in a row.
JSerra is looking for any positive steps forward that it can find this season, and the Lions did break through somewhat—with a first quarter touchdown—but they ultimately were no match for a more physical Mater Dei squad.
The Monarchs continued their mastery over JSerra with a 38-14 Trinity League victory Friday at Saddleback College.
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Score: Mater Dei 38, JSerra 14
Key Stats: Mater Dei’s Justin Allen rushed 25 times for 312 yards and touchdowns of 16, 4, 9 and 69 yards.
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Pivotal Moment: After JSerra scored, taking advantage of a fumbled punt to give the Lions a short field, Mater Dei responded in less than a minute with Allen's 16-yard score. Just like that, they were back to even despite getting the early break.
Records: Mater Dei (7-0 overall, 2-0 in league), JSerra (5-2, 0-2)
JSerra got a second score on Ethan Aguayo's 7-yard reception from Nick Robinson. ... Robinson passed for 182 yards. Casey Eugenio rushed for 63. ... Next week Mater Dei plays host to Santa Margarita Catholic (4-3, 0-2) at Santa Ana Stadium. ... JSerra will play host to the best team in the league, St. John Bosco (7-0, 2-0), at Saddleback College.
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