St. Bonaventure Shut Out Bishop Diego 42-0
The Seraphs secured a dominant victory over the Cardinals in Friday night football action.
Updated on Oct. 11, 2026 in Football
St. Bonaventure defeated Bishop Diego 42-0 in a decisive football matchup. The win improves the Seraphs' standing in the Marmonte League while the Cardinals continue to struggle through a difficult season.
Why it matters
The outcome highlights the diverging trajectories of the two teams as the Marmonte League schedule progresses. Bishop Diego currently faces significant personnel challenges that have hindered their performance.
Jaxon Carper recorded four touchdown passes while Tony Dargan added two rushing touchdowns in the first half. Bishop Diego is now enduring a five-game losing streak with ten players currently sidelined due to injuries.
The players
St. Bonaventure
A high school football program that holds a 5-2 overall record and remains undefeated in Marmonte League play.
Bishop Diego
A high school football team currently struggling with a 2-5 overall record and ten players out for the season due to injuries.
Tony Dargan
A key offensive contributor for St. Bonaventure who scored two rushing touchdowns during the first half of the game.
Jaxon Carper
The starting quarterback for St. Bonaventure who completed four touchdown passes during the victory.
The details
St. Bonaventure dominated the field through a balanced offensive attack that kept the Cardinals scoreless throughout the contest. The Seraphs maintained their momentum from the first half to secure a shutout victory.
Timeline
October 10, 2026: St. Bonaventure defeated Bishop Diego in the football game.
Season Trajectory
The victory strengthens St. Bonaventure's position at the top of the Marmonte League standings as they look to maintain an unblemished 2-0 conference start. Conversely, the loss deepens the crisis for Bishop Diego, who now faces an uphill battle to regain competitiveness this season.
St. Bonaventure improves to 2-0 in the Marmonte League, keeping them in a prime position for conference title contention. Bishop Diego remains winless in league play, marking their fifth consecutive defeat as the team deals with a depleted roster.
The takeaway
Depth remains a critical factor for high school programs, as demonstrated by the impact of the ten player injuries at Bishop Diego. Coaches often prioritize player conditioning and rotation management to mitigate the long-term effects of such a high volume of injuries.
Further reading
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