Francis Parker and St. Joseph Academy squared off in some playoff action on Friday, but Francis Parker had to settle for second. They were outmatched by the Crusaders and fell 64-16. While losing is never fun, the Lancers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' California football rankings (they are ranked 54th, while the Crusaders are ranked seventh).
Although Francis Parker took the loss, they still got scores from Jaylen Murray and Spencer Perry.
It was another big night for Blaise McMahon, who rushed for 208 yards and four scores on only eight carries for St. Joseph Academy. Those four rushing touchdowns gave McMahon a new career-high. Josh Clow was another key player, rushing for 99 yards and a pair of touchdowns.
Francis Parker has been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-5 record this season. As for St. Joseph Academy, the victory was the seventh in a row for them, bringing their record up to 9-1.
Francis Parker does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for St. Joseph Academy, they have already played their next contest, a 68-13 win against Borrego Springs on the 22nd.
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