On a night when quarterback Steven Armbruster became St. Rita ’s all-time career passing touchdown record holder, a rushing score was the deciding factor.

With 18 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter, St. Rita running back Brandon Johnson Jr. took a carry and barreled forward for a 4-yard touchdown, helping the Mustangs clinch a 28-21 win against Marist in Week 1 of the Chicago Catholic League football season Friday night.

In a back-and-forth battle where neither team led by more than seven, it was the Mustangs (No. 3 in 6A) prevailing over the RedHawks (No. 6 in 8A).

“It feels good to come away with a win,” said Johnson, who rushed for a team-high 86 yards. “This rivalry has been going on for ages, and I’m happy I was able to help us win. I don’t play for myself, I play for my t

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