Cardinal Mooney suffers lopsided loss

The Cardinal Mooney football team suffered its first loss of the season after being shutout 43-0 by Tampa Catholic Sept. 27.

The Colts racked up 301 yards of total offense while the Cougars were held to just 142 yards.

Quarterback Reese Vita completed 5-of-12 passes for 39 yards and an interception, which was returned for a touchdown in the second quarter. Demardre Patterson rushed for 61 yards on 20 carries.

Cardinal Mooney will be off next week in preparation for its non-district contest at St. Pete Catholic Oct. 11. 

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