Football Recap: St. Thomas Aquinas Falls to Bishop Gorman in First Game of Season

By Team Reports Aug 29, 2024, 11:26am

Football Recap: St. Thomas Aquinas Raiders vs. Bishop Gorman Gaels

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St. Thomas Aquinas couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They took a 29-21 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Bishop Gorman Gaels on Saturday. The Raiders' loss signaled the end of their 14-game winning streak dating back to last season.

Despite the defeat, St. Thomas Aquinas saw an underclassman step up: Julius Jones picked up 185 receiving yards and a touchdown. Jones was no stranger to the big play, connecting with a big catch that went for 53 yards. Another player making a difference was Andrew Indorf, who threw for 295 yards and two touchdowns.

Among those leading the charge was Melvin Spicer Iv, who threw for 188 yards and two touchdowns, and also rushed for 79 yards on only six carries. Terrance Grant was another key player, rushing for 93 yards and a touchdown.

The victory (which was Bishop Gorman's 14th in a row dating back to last season) raised their record to 2-0.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. St. Thomas Aquinas will venture away from home to face off against Boyd Anderson at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Bishop Gorman, they will have some time to savor their win since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Mater Dei at 7:00 p.m. on September 6th. Bishop Gorman is looking to tack on another W to their five-game streak on the road dating back to last season.

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