With a playoff game on the line, St. Joseph rose to the challenge on Friday. Their defense stepped up to hand the Johnson Creek Bluejays a 42-0 shutout. The Lancers' defense has been rock solid lately; the team hasn't given up a point in their last four matchups.
St. Joseph found their leader in sophomore Christopher Kenesie, who rushed for 161 yards and a touchdown on only 12 carries, and also caught a touchdown. Another player making a difference was Zach Rizzo, who threw for 107 yards and a touchdown.
St. Joseph was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 303 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
St. Joseph's win was their seventh straight at home, which pushed their record up to 12-2. They've dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 38.6 points. As for Johnson Creek, with the defeat, they broke their nine-game winning streak and moved their record to 10-2.
St. Joseph will challenge Potosi/Cassville on Friday. Potosi/Cassville will roll in looking for their 13th straight victory, something St. Joseph surely won't give up without a fight. Johnson Creek does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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