Cardinal Mooney rallies but falls short against Cardinal Newman
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Last updated Aug 29, 2026
Cardinal Mooney sought to overcome a 27-point deficit late in the game against Cardinal Newman on August 28. After trailing 47-20, the Cougars scored three touchdowns in quick succession, narrowing the gap to 47-46 with 25 seconds left. However, a critical holding penalty negated a potential game-winning touchdown, and a final kick attempt failed, sealing the win for Newman. The Crusaders' offense was led by Janarro Sumpter, who rushed for 176 yards and two touchdowns.
- •Cardinal Mooney scores 26 unanswered points in the fourth quarter.
- •Davin Davidson throws multiple touchdowns, showing late-game resilience.
- •Cardinal Newman maintains lead despite a strong Cougar rally.
- •Janarro Sumpter's performance key for Newman's victory.
- 4:59 AMYahoo Sports — Cardinal Mooney's fourth quarter rally falls short vs. Cardinal Newman
"The Cougars nearly erased a 27-point fourth quarter deficit before falling to the Crusaders at home in the final seconds.
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