Warriors’ rally falls short in 12-7 road loss
Elizabeth Forward’s final drive ended with an interception as the Warriors’ shot at a rally fell short Friday night in a 12-7 loss at North Catholic in Big East Conference action.
North Catholic (5-0, 5-1) led 6-0 at halftime and 13-0 in the third quarter.
The Warriors (3-2, 4-2) cut the deficit on Nico Mrvos’ 87-yard touchdown pass to Evan Lewis in the third quarter. Mrvos completed 4-of-15 passes for 104 yards and two interceptions.
Elizabeth Forward was driving late in the game when the drive stall with an interception at midfield with 1:40 remaining.
Big East Conference (AAA)
Elizabeth Forward 0-0-7-0 — 7
North Catholic 6-0-6-0 — 12
First Quarter
NC: Jared Thimons 41 pass from Zack Rocco (kick failed), 9:20
Third Quarter
NC: Nick Maher 9 pass from Zack Rocco (pass failed), 4:50
EF: Evan Lewis 87 pass from Nico Mrvos (Andrew Smith kick), :13
Records: Elizabeth Forward (3-2, 4-2), North Catholic (5-0, 5-1).