Football Recap: Opelousas Catholic Takes a Loss

Opelousas Catholic has relied on a stalwart defense averaging 14.8 points allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Friday. They took a 46-42 hit to the loss column at the hands of the St. Edmund Fighting Blue Jays. The loss was the Vikings' first of the season.

St. Edmund had a senior duo take command as Henry Summerlin rushed for 250 yards and a touchdown while picking up 11.4 yards per carry and Kane West rushed for 63 yards and three touchdowns. Summerlin really tore up the turf during one magnificent 73-yard run.

Having lost for the first time this season, Opelousas Catholic fell to 4-1. As for St. Edmund, the victory for them keeps them at an undefeated 5-0.

Opelousas Catholic and Westminster Academy are set to duel on Friday. Opelousas Catholic is looking to tack on another W to their four-game streak on the road dating back to last season. As for St. Edmund, they will face off against Berchmans Academy at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in St. Edmund's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points every time they've taken the field this season.

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