BOCA RATON — . For the first time in five years, lost to a Palm Beach County opponent.
snapped the Crusaders' unbeaten run against local competition Thursday night, defeating Cardinal Newman 24-7 in a matchup between the reigning state champions behind a dominant defensive effort and three second-quarter takeaways.
The Bulls (3-0) capitalized on a pair of fumble recoveries by C.J. Jackson and Jemari Foreman, along with an interception by Larry Morgan III, to build a 10-0 halftime lead in muddy conditions after heavy rain drenched the field before kickoff.
Cardinal Newman (3-1) managed just 50 yards of offense in the first half and never fully recovered.