St. Joseph was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They lost to the Kirk Academy Raiders at home by a 40-26 margin. If the Fighting Irish were looking for revenge after losing 34-30 to the Raiders when the teams met back in November of 2024, then they'll just have to keep looking.
When it comes to explaining why St. Joseph lost, don't look at Victor Baker. Despite the final result, he rushed for 99 yards and three scores on only 13 carries, and also threw for 160 yards on 16 of 24 attempts. Kaden Bruce was another key player, rushing for 61 yards and one TD on only six carries.
St. Joseph's loss dropped their record down to 1-4. As for Kirk Academy, their record now sits at 2-3.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. St. Joseph will host Indianola Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Fighting Irish will be up against the Colonels' rather soft defense (which has allowed 32 points per contest), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance. As for Kirk Academy, they will take on Manchester Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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