Holy Cross had to kick off their season on the road on Friday, but they showed no ill effects. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat the St. Henry Crusaders 47-0. The game was all but wrapped up at the end of the third, by which point the Indians had established a 40-point advantage.
Holy Cross' win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Brian Ferguson, who rushed for 87 yards and one score on only 12 carries, and also threw for 106 yards and three touchdowns. Those three passing touchdowns gave Ferguson a new career-high. Holy Cross also got help from Braylon Thornberry, who showed off his sure hands for 81 receiving yards.
Special teams also played a big role in the game for Holy Cross, adding 11 points to the final score. The biggest highlight from special teams (and perhaps the team as a whole) came courtesy of Thomas Maddox, who ran a kickoff back for a touchdown.
Another reason for the win was Holy Cross' imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for six sacks. In that department, Jacob Rieselman was the leader with four.
Holy Cross wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next matchup, a 25-24 win against Bracken County on the 29th. As for St. Henry, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 40-6 loss against Boone County on the 29th.
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