Football Recap: St. James Academy Thunder vs. Bishop Miege Stags
St. James Academy had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They strolled past the Bishop Miege Stags with points to spare on Friday, taking the game 44-28. This was payback for the Thunder, who suffered a 21-17 loss the last time these two teams met.
St. James Academy's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Tyson Beashore, who threw for 262 yards and four touchdowns. The team also got some help courtesy of Parker Chase, who picked up 170 receiving yards and three touchdowns.
Another reason for the win was St. James Academy's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for six sacks. The heavy lifting was done by Aidan Dreiling and Andrew Maurer who racked up four sacks between them.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. St. James Academy will face off against Saint Thomas Aquinas at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Bishop Miege, they will take on Blue Valley Southwest at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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