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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.

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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)

Notes: JSerra scored in the first quarter on D.J. Bailey’s 2-yard run. It gave the Lions their first lead ever in seven games against Mater Dei, and it was the first time they had ever scored in the first quarter against the Monarchs. ... Mater Dei responded to its early deficit with 31 consecutive points. ... 

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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