Cardinal Newman football survives late scare to defeat Cardinal Mooney
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 3:06 AM
Last updated Aug 29, 2026
Cardinal Newman secured a 47-46 victory over Cardinal Mooney in Sarasota on August 28, 2026. The win came after a dramatic finish where Cardinal Newman blocked a potential game-tying extra point in the last seconds. Cardinal Newman had a commanding lead but lost momentum late in the game, allowing Cardinal Mooney to close the score to just one point. A penalty during a two-point conversion attempt forced Cardinal Mooney to attempt the extra point, which was blocked, securing the victory for Cardinal Newman.
- •Cardinal Newman leads 47-40 before late Cardinal Mooney rally.
- •A fumble return for a touchdown helped Cardinal Mooney close the gap.
- •Cardinal Mooney's two-point conversion was nullified by a holding penalty.
- •The game featured an injury to standout Khalil Gabaud for Cardinal Newman.
- •Cardinal Newman next plays John Carroll Catholic on September 4.
- 3:06 AMYahoo Sports — Cardinal Newman football blocks last-minute PAT to top Cardinal Mooney
"Cardinal Newman survived a frantic finish, blocking a potential game-tying PAT in the final seconds to edge Cardinal Mooney 47-46 in Sarasota.
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