Monsignor Edward Pace’s football team routed Hialeah-Miami Lakes, 34-0, while American, Barbara Goleman and Mater Academy lost their opening games of the regular season.
The Spartans dominated the Trojans on both sides of the ball, including forcing several turnovers and sacking the quarterback three times.
American fell to Northwestern, 47-0, as the Bulls forced two fumbles and a blocked punt all in the first quarter, a sign of things to come for the remainder of the game.
The Patriots gave up 116 rushing yards and 99 passing yards, as they couldn’t overcome a penurious defense led by senior linebacker Demetrius Taylor.
Western High routed Goleman, 45-7, in a game that saw quarterback Harrison Story, making his first varsity start, throw for 21 for 25 passes with 327 yards and six touchdowns.
The Gators’ only score came in the first quarter when John Correa scored on a 65-yard run.
Miramar defeated Mater Academy, 28-7, as the Patriots’ defense blocked back-to-back punts, giving the offense an easy opportunity to score.
Miramar’s special teams returned a 40 yard punt return to set up the Patriots’ third score of the game.
Mater Academy’s defense gave up 210 rushing yards and 235 passing yards.
The Lions’ offense only mustered 29 passing yards, 29 rushing yards and lost three fumbles.