John Paul II had to endure a ten-game losing streak dating back to last season, but that streak is no more. Their defense stepped up to hand the Hilton Head Prep Dolphins a 40-0 shutout on Friday. The Golden Warrriors' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Bryant Jolley was his usual excellent self, rushing for 218 yards and four touchdowns while picking up 8.4 yards per carry. With that strong performance, he is now averaging an impressive 104.6 rushing yards per game. The team also got some help courtesy of Alan Wolf, who rushed for 79 yards and a touchdown on only 11 carries.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: John Paul II was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 342 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
John Paul II wouldn't let Hilton Head Prep keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. John Paul II can thank Dante Aiken and Lukas Yackley for forcing both of them.
John Paul II's win ended an 11-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 1-6. As for Hilton Head Prep, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-4 record this season.
John Paul II will host Thomas Heyward Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Thomas Heyward Academy is coming into the contest with three straight victories on the road, so John Paul II will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum. As for Hilton Head Prep, they will head out to face off against St. John's Christian Academy at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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