Football Recap: Academy of the New Church Falls to Holy Cross in First Game of Season + How To Watch

Academy of the New Church had to start their season on the road on Saturday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. They lost 33-13 to the Holy Cross Lancers. If the Lions were looking for revenge after losing 18-10 to the Lancers when the teams met back in August of 2024, then they'll just have to keep looking.

Shane Reilley was a one-man wrecking crew For Holy Cross. as he rushed for 77 yards and one touchdown, and also threw for 170 yards and a pair of TDs on only ten passes.

Academy of the New Church has already played their next match, a 35-0 defeat against Wyomissing on the 6th. As for Holy Cross, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 25-6 victory against Wildwood on the 5th.