South Wake had lost five straight on the road, but on Friday they dropped down to 0-6 to make it six. They had to suffer through a 34-7 loss at the hands of the John Paul II Catholic Saints. The Lions were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 21-0.
As for John Paul II Catholic, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 7-1. The final result isn't all that surprising considering their considerable advantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina football rankings (they are ranked third, while South Wake is ranked 387th).
John Paul II Catholic's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Gentry McMinn, who rushed for 139 yards and two scores. That's the most rushing yards McMinn has posted since back in November of 2024. Another rusher making a difference was Crisean Williams, who rushed for 101 yards and a pair of touchdowns.
Looking ahead, South Wake will face off against High Point Christian Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Lions' defense better be ready for this one: the Cougars have averaged an impressive 40.3 points per game this season. As for John Paul II Catholic, they will take on Life Christian Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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