St. Francis had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They came out on top against the Jackson Polar Bears by a score of 42-35 on Friday. The final result isn't all that surprising considering the Red Raiders' considerable advantage in MaxPreps' football rankings in their respective home states (they are ranked 11th in New York, while the Polar Bears are ranked 71st in Ohio).
Trent Buttles was a one-man wrecking crew as he rushed for 55 yards and a pair of TDs, and also threw for 257 yards and two touchdowns. He didn't just play on offense: he also made ten total tackles and defended one pass in addition to snagging an interception. Tyrone Clark Jr. was another key player, gaining 125 total yards and a touchdown.
St. Francis didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Buttles and Samuel Skalski.
Jackson now has a losing record of 1-2.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. St. Francis will be defending their home field for the first time this season when they go up against Varsity Opponent at 7:00 p.m. on the 13th. As for Jackson, they will host Mayfield at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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