Some Servite players believed that the reason they were sluggish in last week's 24-16 victory over La Habra was because they overlooked the Highlanders, while bracing for the upcoming challenge with No .6 ranked Edison.
There was nothing sluggish about Servite's performance Friday night. The Friars went on the road and decisively imposed their will, defeating the Chargers 27-14.
"We knew last week that we didn't come out and play Servite football," Friars' QB Cody Pittman said. "This week we came in and practiced hard. That's what made the big difference."
The Chargers were held to only 48 yards rushing, but injuries to Edison's running backs really hampered their attack.
Edison quarterback Chase Favreau faced pressure all night, especially from Servite's Brendan Johnson, who had two sacks. Favreau was intercepted twice, including a dagger of an interception returned for a touchdown in the fourth quarter by Daniel Tejeda.
"In the past we all looked to the guys who played before us," Tejeda said. "The Karlton Dennis', Jordan Jones. We just wanted to come out here and represent."
Cody Pittman continued his stellar play, throwing for two touchdowns, while rushing for 63 yards.
Servite hits the road in a big way next week. The Friars will face nationally ranked Bishop Gorman of Las Vegas. It's yet another tough non-league opponent for Servite.
"I truly believe that scheduling the hardest teams will prepare us for league," Tejada said. "When we get to the playoffs, with all of the teams that we're facing now, it will help us out in the end."
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