The Mayo Spartans were within striking distance but couldn't close the gap on Friday as they fell 17-12 to the St. Thomas Academy Cadets. While losing is never fun, the Spartans can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Minnesota football rankings (they are ranked 66th, while the Cadets are ranked sixth).
St. Thomas Academy was led to victory by Dominic Baez and Tristan Karl. Baez rushed for 118 yards and one score, while Karl threw for 57 yards and one touchdown.
Mayo's defeat dropped their record down to 0-2. As for St. Thomas Academy, they have started the season off flawlessly and has a 2-0 record to show for it.
Looking ahead, Mayo is taking a road trip to square off against New Prague at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for St. Thomas Academy, they will look to take advantage of their home field for the first time this season as they take on Burnsville at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.
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