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Holy Cross 38, Colgate 7 – Crusaders open up Patriot League play with blowout win

October 5, 2024
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Image courtesy of @HCrossFB (Twitter) Earlier in the week, Holy Cross head coach Dan Curran said if his team used lessons they learned during a 1-4 non-conference start, they’d be alright when the Patriot League schedule came calling. He wasn’t wrong. Joe Pesansky was nearly perfect (35/28, 289 yards, 4 touchdowns) and Justin Shorter had a remarkable 11-catch day for 140 yards and all four of those TD’s to lead……

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Yale 38, Holy Cross 31 — Bulldogs edge Crusaders

September 21, 2024
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By Dante Iafrate NEFJ Correspondent WORCESTER — In a gritty, rain-soaked contest, Yale edged out Holy Cross 38-31 in a game down to the final seconds. It was a contest defined by resilience, as both teams dealt with injuries, momentum swings, and challenging weather conditions. For Yale, it came down to a gutsy drive in the closing moments, capped by Nathan Denney’s second rushing touchdown with just 12 seconds left…….

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Holy Cross 43, Bryant 22 — Crusaders pull away for first win of the season

September 14, 2024
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By Samuel Chozick NEFJ Correspondent SMITHFIELD, R.I. — The Holy Cross Crusaders visited Smithfield, Rhode Island this Saturday to take on the Bryant Bulldogs in a non-conference matchup. Holy Cross claimed its first win on the season, in its second trip to Rhode Island in three games to start the year. The Crusaders sailed to a 43-22 victory, securing a 1-2 start, while Bryant fell to 1-2 with the loss….

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New Hampshire 21, Holy Cross 20: Wildcats win thriller over Crusaders

September 7, 2024
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By Ryan Barry NEFJ Correspondent WORCESTER — An overcast day at Fitton Field in Worcester, Massachusetts was the setting for a thrilling 21-20 win for the New Hampshire Wildcats (1-1) over the Holy Cross Crusaders (0-2). With 1:39 left in the game, the Crusaders had the ball on their own 20-yard line with a chance to win the game, trailing 21-20. A huge 32-yard pass from senior quarterback Joe Pesansky……

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