Freshman Cameron Chambers had a key touchdown for St. Joseph's Prep.
File photo by Ken Inness
Thanks to a strong second half,
St. Joseph's Prep (Philadelphia, Pa.) overcame a 3-0 deficit to knock off
Archbishop Wood (Warminster, Pa.), 23-10.
Big plays from sophomore
John Reid and freshman
Cameron Chambers propelled St. Joe's, which moves to 5-0 with the victory.
Down 3-0 at the start of the third quarter, Reid returned the opening kickoff of the second half 99 yards for a touchdown to make it 7-3.
Following an Archbishop Wood touchdown on a halfback pass play, it was Chambers, the team's freshman phenom, who struck for St. Joe's. Chambers hauled in a 32-yard touchdown to give make it 14-10.
The St. Joe's defense buckled down and allowed the offense to add to its lead on a field goal by Kyle Battin.
John Reid, St. Joseph's Prep
File photo by Ken Inness
With less than two minutes remaining, Olamide Zaccheaus sealed the deal with a rushing touchdown to make it 23-10.
The win is a significant one for St. Joe's, which endured some growing pains during the first two years of Gabe Infante's tenure at the school.
Beating Archbishop Wood, the defending PIAA Class AAA champion, is a statement to the rest of the state that St. Joe's could be a threat to capture a Class AAAA crown this year.
Reid and Chambers are among the nation's finest players for their grade.
A cornerback, Reid already has multiple Division I offers and will be a national recruit. He's a member of the
Class of 2015 Top 100 watch list.
Chambers is one of the most impressive freshmen in the country this season. At 6-foot-3, he has an outstanding frame and is already producing at a high level.
