It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but St. Joseph had no problem doing just that 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 games.
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 pushed their record up to 12-2 with the win, which was their seventh straight at home. They've dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 38.6 points. As for Johnson Creek, the defeat snapped their winning streak at nine games and leaves them with a 10-2 record.
St. Joseph will square off against 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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