Jack Daniels and Cardinal Newman football still sit atop the throne of Palm Beach County high school football.
WEST PALM BEACH — Jack Daniels and Cardinal Newman football still sit atop the throne of Palm Beach County high school football.
Newman senior Phoenix Donghia scored a rushing touchdown in overtime to lift the Crusaders to a 26-20 victory over West Boca Raton on Friday, Oct. 17 at Sam Budnyk Field in a clash of Palm Beach's premier program and most recent state champion.
The Crusaders (6-2) extended their unbeaten streak against Palm Beach County foes, which dates more than four calendar years back to Sept. 10, 2021.
Newman's victory did not come without a furious final rally from the reigning Class 6A state champions.
West Boca Raton quarterback Trey Moran was flushed out of pocket and narrowly evaded a sack to find Miami commit Javian Mallory in the back of the end zone for a game-tying 4-yard touchdown with 2.7 seconds left in regulation.
Cardinal Newman blocked the ensuing extra point, however, to force overtime.
West Boca Raton (6-2) started overtime on offense and Moran threw an interception to Newman's William Hart on the first play.
Donghia's rushing touchdown secured victory just a few plays later.
This is a developing story. Check back later for updates.
Alex Peterman is a high school sports reporter for The Palm Beach Post. He can be reached at [email protected].
This article originally appeared on Palm Beach Post: Cardinal Newman football stuns West Boca Raton in Palm Beach clash
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