With a playoff game on the line, Saint Jo rose to the challenge on Friday. They blew past the Avalon Eagles 92-67. The Panthers' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
It was another big night for Lee Yeley, who rushed for 181 yards and four touchdowns on only 11 carries, and also picked up 47 receiving yards and a touchdown. That's the most rushing yards he has posted since back in September of 2023. Another player making a difference was Devin Stewart, who threw for 190 yards and three touchdowns on only 13 passes.
When it comes to explaining why Avalon lost, don't look at Josh Novak. Despite the final result, he rushed for 397 yards and eight touchdowns while picking up 10.4 yards per carry, and also threw for 149 yards and a touchdown. Novak continues to roll, besting his previous point total in each of the last three games he's played.
Saint Jo's win bumped their record up to 10-1. As for Avalon, the loss snapped their winning streak at ten games and leaves them with a 10-1 record.
Saint Jo will face off against Abbott at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Abbott will roll in looking for their 12th straight victory, something Saint Jo surely won't give up without a fight. Avalon does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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