The Charger football team fell to the Lancers of Mount Marty in the first edition of the Catholic Cup Saturday evening 36-21 on Memorial Field.
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The Chargers found themselves in a 14-0 point hole early. The Chargers got on the board midway through the second, using a nine-play 73-yard drive capped off by a 10-yard strike from
Brock Saya to Jaiden-Aavery Stowers. The Lancers returned the PAT try to take a 16-6 lead.
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Midway through the third quarter, Saya found
Steven Whiting for his second touchdown of the night on a two-yard pass.
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Saya found Stowers for their second hookup of the contest in the fourth quarter, Saya escaped pressure and rolled left and found Stowers in the endzone.
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Cory Carignan led the Chargers with 93 yards receiving on four catches including a 48-yard deep ball.
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Matthew Mason led the team in rushing with 72 yards on 18 attempts.
Chase Thomas chipped in 26 yards on six carries.
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Saya finished the contest going 17-for-28 for 231 yards and three touchdowns.
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Brett Tinker had a busy day on the defensive side of the ball, recording a team-high 12 tackles.
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The Cliff will return to Memorial Field next Saturday, as they play host to the Warriors of Midland. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m.
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