Mooney falls to state power Steubenville Big Red

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) – In a battle of state powers, Cardinal Mooney fell to Steubenville Big Red at Stambaugh Stadium Friday night, 31-21.

A Carlos Gomez touchdown reception early in the first quarter gave the Cardinals an early 7-0 lead. After a Big Red field goal, the first quarter closed 7-3.

Vinny Gentile’s short touchdown run extended Mooney’s lead to 14-3 early in the second quarter. A long touchdown pass for the Big Red closed the gap to 14-11.

Cardinal Mooney took a 14-11 lead into halftime.

Steubenville took control in the second half with three consecutive touchdown runs to move ahead 31-14 late in the game.

Steubenville (3-0) will host University Prep (PA) in Week 4. Cardinal Mooney (0-3) will visit Garaway.

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