St. John Paul II had to start their season on the road on Friday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. They fell just short of the Elkmont Red Devils by a score of 22-20. The Falcons were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Red Devils apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in November of 2023.
St. John Paul II's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jordan Brown, who rushed for 179 yards on only ten carries. Brown's longest rush was for an incredible 79 yards. Mark Andrzejewski also played a phenomenal game despite the final result: he picked up 113 receiving yards.
Jake Guthrie had a dynamite game for Elkmont, rushing for 208 yards and three touchdowns.
St. John Paul II will head out on the road to square off against Madison County at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Elkmont, they will welcome Lexington at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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