Crusaders top Bishop Gorman 31-19 in battle of prep giants

Published: Aug. 31, 2019 at 12:48 AM HST
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HONOLULU, Hawaii (HawaiiNewsNow) - The St. Louis Crusaders proved on Friday night that they aren’t just one of the best teams in the state of Hawaii, but the country.

The Crusaders cruised to a 31-19 victory over the #16 nationally ranked Bishop Gorman Gaels from Neveda, in a prime time matchup at Aloha Stadium as part of the Aloha football Classic.

Crusaders quarterback Jayden De Laura dazzled, as he tossed for 284 yards and a pair of touchdowns, while senior receiver Koali Nishigaya hauled in 104 receiving yards and a touchdown.

The Crusaders extended their winning streak to 29 games, and currently are ranked #10 in MaxPreps national high school rankings.

After this signature win over the Gaels the Crusader will look to climb into the top nations top five.

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