Lansdale Catholic starts off strong, wins big in excess of going to Mastbaum Vo-Tech

AMBLER — Lansdale Catholic coach Dominic D’Addona identified as it the initially “payday,” as his Crusaders cashed in their offseason get the job done for a 49-8 Opening Working day acquire more than traveling to Mastbaum Vo-Tech.

“I believe it is a great start,” reported LC quarterback Cole Meehan, who threw for a pair of touchdowns and ran for a further. “I’m delighted with it but we have a extended time to go. It’s 1 down and I’m prepared for the upcoming just one.”

The Crusaders scored on their second and 3rd plays from scrimmage and required just 34 plays in all to rating their 49 points. LC led 35- at the half – enforcing the mercy rule – and moved the ball in waves on the incredibly hot Wissahickon turf.

“I assume the offense ran well currently. I feel like it commenced with the guys up entrance,” Meehan stated. “Our o-line genuinely experienced a working day. The holes have been massive. The safety was terrific, which assisted the receivers get down subject and served me make my reads.”

Meehan completed 8 of his 10 passes for 117 yards and two scores.

Soon after a 30-property bolt by Jacahi Streeter – who lower and dashed his way to 52 yards dashing on four carries – manufactured it 7- LC, Meehan connected with James Webb Jr. for a 26-lawn TD and a 14- advantage fewer than six minutes into the contest.

Just prior to the finish of the first quarter, Meehan rolled proper, then cut it back remaining, sprinting 32 yards for a rating and a 21- direct.

“How we finished up final 12 months (1-10), to arrive out and get the job done challenging all winter season very long, right now was the to start with payday, the initially of quite a few. It was a wonderful group gain,” stated D’Addona. “Everybody was into it, everybody had every other’s back again, and we just saved going alongside. We have a means to go, but we did what we can do. Everybody played to the very best of their qualities.”

An 8-yard scoring strike to Streeter and a five-garden burst by Ian Gramlich ran the lead to 35- at the 50 %, and enforced the mercy rule following the split.