Xaverian's game last Friday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Saturday. They slipped by the St. Francis Prep Terriers 27-26. That's more bragging rights for the Clippers, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Jack Leary and Rocco Petronella certainly did their best on Saturday to avoid the loss. Leary threw for 211 yards and four touchdowns while picking up 10.6 yards per attempt, while Petronella picked up 143 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Petronella was no stranger to the big play, connecting on a big catch that went for 68 yards.
The victory got Xaverian back to even at 1-1. As for St. Francis Prep, they dropped their record down to 1-1 with that loss, which was their fourth straight at home dating back to last season.
Xaverian is taking a road trip to square off against Long Island Lutheran at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for St. Francis Prep, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Morris Catholic at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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