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| 08/29/25 - Home | 70-0 W |
| 08/30/24 - Away | 56-0 W |
| 09/01/17 - Away | 13-14 L |
| 09/05/16 - Home | 42-12 W |
Bishop England gave their fans exactly what they wanted out of a home opener on Friday. They claimed a resounding 70-0 victory over the St. John's Islanders. The final result isn't all that surprising considering the Battling Bishops' considerable advantage in MaxPreps' South Carolina football rankings (they are ranked 97th, while the Islanders are ranked 242nd).
Bishop England's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Quinn Mahoney, who threw for 158 yards and three TDs while completing 72.7% of his passes. What's more, Mahoney racked up 154.4 passer rating, the most he's had since back in August of 2024. Mitchell Plaisance was in the mix too, providing Bishop England with two scores.
Another reason for the win was Bishop England's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for seven sacks. The heavy lifting was done by Matthew Ponkow and Luke Russell, who racked up five sacks between them. Ponkow has been hot, having also posted five or more total tackles the last eight times he's played. Bishop England received some extra help from Knox Mahoney, whose fumble return for a touchdown made for one of the most unforgettable moments.
Bishop England didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, a 28-6 victory against Hanahan on the 5th. As for St. John's, they have also already played their next contest, a 42-6 defeat against First Baptist School on the 5th.
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