Football Recap: Orange Lutheran Takes Down Nationally-Ranked St. Frances Academy

By Team Reports Sep 7, 2024, 12:43pm

Football Recap: Orange Lutheran Lancers vs. St. Frances Academy Panthers

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On Friday fans watched as two of the best teams in the nation hit the field. The Orange Lutheran Lancers came out on top in a nail-biter against the St. Frances Academy Panthers , sneaking past 15-13. The Lancers' victory was nothing new given the team hasn't lost yet this season.

Orange Lutheran found their leader in underclassman Jireh Moe, who picked up a sack, forced two fumbles, and made five total tackles (1.0 for loss).

Orange Lutheran wouldn't let St. Frances Academy keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force four fumbles. Moe led the group effort, picking up two of those forced fumbles all by himself. Auma Jennings is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made five or more in the last three games he's played dating back to last season.

Orange Lutheran's win ended a three-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 3-0. As for St. Frances Academy, their defeat was their first of the season and makes their record 2-1.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Orange Lutheran will head out to take on Bishop Gorman at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for St. Frances Academy, their road trip will continue as they head out to face Duncanville at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday.

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