Football Recap: John Paul II Catholic Piles Up the Points Against Lawrence Academy + How To Watch

Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask John Paul II Catholic). They simply couldn't be stopped on Friday as they easily beat the Lawrence Academy Warriors 57-6. The Saints' win was nothing new given the team hasn't lost yet this season.

John Paul II Catholic had a senior duo take command as Gentry McMinn rushed for 125 yards and three scores on only seven carries and Crisean Williams rushed for 117 yards and a pair of TDs on only seven carries. Those 125 rushing yards set a new season-high mark for McMinn. James Carmack got in on the action too, converting a pick into a touchdown.

Saints

Rushing Yards

09/12/25 @ Lawrence Academy	358
09/05/25 @ Halifax Academy	213
08/28/25 vs Washington County	254
08/22/25 @ Wake Christian Academy	327
11/15/24 vs Cary Christian	183
+ 3 more games

John Paul II Catholic was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 358 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in October of 2024.

John Paul II Catholic didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Keegan Jones and Carmack. Carmack got in on the action too, converting a pick into a touchdown.

John Paul II Catholic's victory bumped their record up to 4-0. As for Lawrence Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-2.

Looking ahead, John Paul II Catholic will look to defend their home field on Friday against St. David's at 7:00 p.m. As for Lawrence Academy, they are taking a road trip to take on Columbia at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.