{"id":68368,"date":"2025-11-18T01:38:14","date_gmt":"2025-11-18T06:38:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/?p=68368"},"modified":"2025-11-18T01:38:22","modified_gmt":"2025-11-18T06:38:22","slug":"mattison-rushes-for-200-plus-makes-bishop-kenny-a-playoff-problem-for-opponents","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/?p=68368","title":{"rendered":"Mattison Rushes For 200-Plus, Makes Bishop Kenny A Playoff Problem For Opponents"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Jacksonville Fl- It&#8217;s playoff fever in Jacksonville, and the Bishop Kenny Crusaders delivered one of their hottest performances of the season, overwhelming the Wakulla War Eagles 43\u201319 to advance in the postseason. What began as a tight, back-and-forth contest turned into a dominant display of physical running, explosive plays, and opportunistic defense as Bishop Kenny seized control late in the second quarter and never looked back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1015600893445815\"\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\n<!-- Top Banner Ad -->\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\n     style=\"display:inline-block;width:728px;height:90px\"\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1015600893445815\"\n     data-ad-slot=\"5209897134\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<p>Wakulla opened the scoring, striking first on their opening possession with a strong touchdown drive. But Bishop Kenny responded with a methodical answer of their own. The Crusaders marched 73 yards in nine plays, leaning on the legs of star running back <strong>Caleb Mattison<\/strong>, who powered into the end zone on a 3-yard score. <strong>Christian Lopez<\/strong> drilled the extra point to give Bishop Kenny a 7\u20136 lead with 3:43 left in the first quarter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-media-max-width=\"560\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">The Crusaders take the lead! A 3-yard run by Caleb Mattison tops off a 9 play, 73 yard offensive attack. The extra point by Christian Lopez puts Kenny up 7-6 with 3:43 left to play in the 1st.<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/DefendTheRiver?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#DefendTheRiver<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/x2lRrzo79i\">pic.twitter.com\/x2lRrzo79i<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Bishop Kenny Athletics (@BKHS_Athletics) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BKHS_Athletics\/status\/1989513203160863198?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November 15, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote> <script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<p>Wakulla briefly regained momentum with another touchdown, but the Crusaders\u2019 offense was hitting its stride. Facing a crucial fourth down in the second quarter, <strong>James Davis<\/strong> took a direct handoff, hit the sideline, and broke the plane to tie the game at 13. Bishop Kenny elected to go for two, and Davis delivered again, pushing the Crusaders ahead 15\u201313 with 2:18 left before halftime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-media-max-width=\"560\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">James Davis with a 4th down run to tie the game at 13. After a 2pt conversion BK takes a 15-13 lead with 2:18 left in the 2nd Q. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/DefendtheRiver?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#DefendtheRiver<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/rplj0ErpCj\">pic.twitter.com\/rplj0ErpCj<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Bishop Kenny Athletics (@BKHS_Athletics) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BKHS_Athletics\/status\/1989497329997812149?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November 15, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote> <script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<p>The next sequence changed the game completely. With the Wakulla secondary creeping toward the line to stop the run, quarterback <strong>Gavin Hawkins<\/strong> dropped back and fired a perfect strike to Davis streaking down the sideline. Davis outran two defenders for a 57-yard touchdown, extending the lead to 22\u201313 after Lopez\u2019s PAT with just 1:02 left in the half.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1015600893445815\"\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\n     style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\"\n     data-ad-layout=\"in-article\"\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1015600893445815\"\n     data-ad-slot=\"1168296494\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<p>The very next play from scrimmage swung the momentum permanently. Wakulla fumbled the ensuing kickoff, and the Crusaders recovered deep in War Eagle territory. Two plays later, Hawkins kept the ball on a read-option and bullied his way into the end zone for another score, ballooning the lead to 29\u201313 with 15 seconds remaining in the half.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-media-max-width=\"560\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">After a fumble on the kickoff, BK punches it in on a QB keeper to extend lead to 29-13 with 15 sec left in half. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/DefendtheRiver?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#DefendtheRiver<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/8bhWHeIz48\">pic.twitter.com\/8bhWHeIz48<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Bishop Kenny Athletics (@BKHS_Athletics) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BKHS_Athletics\/status\/1989499824010661959?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November 15, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote> <script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<p>Coming out of the break, Bishop Kenny continued to lean on its workhorse. Mattison, who had already scored once, broke free on a dazzling 40-yard touchdown run midway through the third quarter, pushing the Crusaders ahead 36\u201313. But his night wasn\u2019t done.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-media-max-width=\"560\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Caleb Mattison from 40 yds out to put BK up 36-13 with 4:37 left in 3rd Q. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/DefendtheRiver?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#DefendtheRiver<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/HsOLAuwSOO\">pic.twitter.com\/HsOLAuwSOO<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Bishop Kenny Athletics (@BKHS_Athletics) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BKHS_Athletics\/status\/1989511402852139278?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November 15, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote> <script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<p>In the fourth quarter, Mattison delivered the knockout blow \u2014 a breathtaking 57-yard run in which he broke multiple tackles, kept his balance along the edge, and sprinted untouched to the end zone. Lopez\u2019s extra point made it 43\u201313 with 8:59 left, sealing the victory and setting off celebrations on the home sideline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1015600893445815\"\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\n<!-- in article ad 3 -->\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\n     style=\"display:block\"\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1015600893445815\"\n     data-ad-slot=\"5462764724\"\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<p>Wakulla added a late score, but the outcome had long been decided. Mattison\u2019s monster performance \u2014 3 rushing TDs and 210 yards on the ground \u2014 combined with Hawkins\u2019 efficiency and Davis\u2019 two-touchdown night, powered Bishop Kenny to one of its most impressive wins of the season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-media-max-width=\"560\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Caleb Mattison somehow stays on his feet and rips off a 57-yard run! Crusaders are up 43 &#8211; 13 after the extra point by Christian Lopez with 8:59 left to play in the 4th!<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/DefendTheRiver?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#DefendTheRiver<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/4SYrHq6Gmi\">pic.twitter.com\/4SYrHq6Gmi<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Bishop Kenny Athletics (@BKHS_Athletics) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BKHS_Athletics\/status\/1989517612489777346?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November 15, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote> <script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<p>With the 43\u201319 triumph, Bishop Kenny advances with confidence, momentum, and an offense playing its best football at exactly the right time. They&#8217;ll face Godby this Friday in the Class 3A Regional Semifinals. 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