PAHOKEE – Jyron Hughley and Leslie Mosley got their Muck Bowl-like experience last night (Sept. 12) at Anquan Boldin Stadium.
The Belle Glade natives helped lead No. 4 Cardinal Newman (3-1) to a 26-10 road win over No. 3 Pahokee (3-1). They were instrumental in the Crusaders overcoming an early 7-0 deficit as the road team dominated the game’s final three quarters with a scoring margin of 18-3 over the Blue Devils.
Let us start with Hughley (No. 1-ranked QB / No. 5 overall player in Palm Beach County). The West Virginia verbal commit threw for one touchdown pass early in the fourth quarter and did not commit any turnovers in ESPN West Palm Beach’s Game of the Week.
Hughley threw a dagger pass right through the heart of Pahokee’s defense, a 15-yard laser straight into the hands of sophomore sensation Ty Kirkpatrick (No. 4 overall player in Palm Beach County; Class of 2028). This play occurred at the 11:54 mark of the final frame and ultimately served as the game’s final score.
And less than four minutes later, we got a moment to savor from Mosley (No. 25 overall player in Palm Beach County).
With 8:16 left, Pahokee was working to bounce back from its 16-point deficit to Cardinal Newman when it attempted to executing on a fourth down passing play. As the ball reached the air and into the end zone, Mosley won a 1-on-1 matchup with a Pahokee wide receiver and caught an acrobatic interception midair.
Watch how the play unfolded and how this seminal moment effectively ended any hopes of a Pahokee comeback at home.
Photo credits: James Harden / Tuff Shot Media
Cardinal Newman head coach Jack Daniels spoke briefly on Mosley’s closeout defensive play.
Listen to Daniels’ comments below.
Cardinal Newman scored 18 of its 26 points by way of three rushing touchdowns from senior running back Phoenix Donghia (No. 4 ranked player in Palm Beach County; Class of 2026). The James Madison verbal commit provided his take on how the game turned out.
Kirkpatrick and senior offensive lineman Brayden Charney (Syracuse verbal commit) chimed in on their take from Friday night’s action.
As for Pahokee, there were some first half highlights.
The Blue Devils took an early 7-0 lead over the Crusaders by way of a touchdown pass from senior quarterback Xavier Mitchell to Odexter Simms.
Cardinal Newman would go on to score 14 unanswered points, with 12 of those coming directly from Donghia’s touchdown runs.
With Pahokee facing a 14-7 deficit, Mitchell led his team down the field en route to a scoring opportunity late in the second quarter. It would result in a field goal made by senior kicker Paulo Lugo at the 45.4-second mark.
The halftime score was 14-10 in favor of Cardinal Newman.
From that point on, it was mostly Newman as the road team scored the game’s final 12 points.
BONUS CONTENT: Daniels had a bold prediction this season for Pahokee.
Watch below for yourself.
NEXT GAME FOR CARDINAL NEWMAN: Week 5 on Friday, Sept. 19; 7:30 p.m. kickoff – Away at Tampa Jesuit (3-1)
NEXT GAME FOR PAHOKEE: Week 5 on Friday, Sept. 19; 6:30 p.m. kickoff – Away at Palm Beach Gardens (1-2)
OTHER WEEK 4 GAME RESULTS
No. 5 Glades Central 46, Moore Haven 6: The Raiders (4-0) blew by the Terriers (1-3) in a 39-point road win on Friday night (Sept. 12).
Westminster Academy 35, Glades Day 0: The Gators (1-4) had a tough outing on Friday night (Sept. 12). They will regroup for Week 5.
WEEK 5 ACTION
Glades Central: Home vs. Dwyer (0-4) on Friday, Sept. 19 at 6:30 p.m.
Glades Day: Home vs. Coral Shores (2-0) on Thursday, Sept. 18 at 7 p.m.
PHOTO CREDITS: James Harden / Tuff Shot Media
VIDEO CREDITS: ESPN West Palm Beach
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