The CVCA football team hosted Padua on Friday night in Royals Stadium. It was Senior Night for the Royals as the rain held off in pregame for a dry ceremony. The Royals were able to score on the opening drive for an early lead. Padua would pull even after a CVCA fumble game them a short field. Two 2nd quarter touchdowns gave the Royals a 21-7 lead at halftime. They added the only touchdown of the second half early in the 2nd quarter to secure a 28-7 victory. With the win, the boys improve to 5-4 on the season and 2-2 in conference play. They will travel to Elyria Catholic in Week 10 for the final regular season game of 2026.

The Royals looked sharp on their opening drive of the game. They quickly moved the ball down the field. As soon as they got inside the 10, the rain started. Alex Mammone capped off the 9 play, 63 yard drive with a 1 yard touchdown run. The CVCA defense would then force a punt by the Bruins. A good punt pinned the Royals deep in their own end. A few plays later, the ball hit the turf and Padua recovered. The Bruins capitalized on the turnover and short field with an 8 yard touchdown run to pull even. CVCA then turned the ball over on downs and seemed to lose the momentum gained by the opening drive. Then the Royals special teams came up big. CVCA blocked the ensuing Padua punt, and Eli Walkley caught ball in the are and raced 40 yards for a punt return touchdown. The Royals had the lead and the momentum early in the 2nd quarter. After another stop on defense, CVCA put together a long scoring drive late in the first half. Zac Anderson scored an 8 yard rushing touchdown to cap off a 14 play drive that covered 75 yards. CVCA led 21-7 at halftime. In the 2nd half, the CVCA defense played bend but don't break defense. Padua was able to move the ball well, but the Royals came up with 2 turnovers and a 4th down stop. The offense added 1 second half touchdown to secure the win. Tommy Kopec scored from 15 yards out on a 9 play, 96 yard touchdown drive. The Royals ground attack wasn't bothered by the steady ran as they racked up 299 yards.



Rushing
Tommy Kopec 22 carries, 181 yards, TD
Zac Anderson 14 carries, 77 yards, TD
Reed Jones 3 carries, 22 yards
Alex Mammone 4 carries, 11 yards, TD

Passing
Jackson Crews 1/3, 14 yards

Receiving 
Carter Walkley 1 catch, 14 yards

Kicking
Luke McQuillen 4/4 XPs

Defense
Zac Anderson 8 tackles, INT
Mason Frye 5.5 tackles
Brandon Knapp 5 tackles
Tommy Kopec 8 tackles, INT