John Paul II was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their sixth straight defeat. They were dealt a 54-25 loss at the hands of the Laurence Manning Academy Swampcats. While losing is never fun, the Golden Warrriors can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' South Carolina football rankings (they are ranked 213th, while the Swampcats are ranked 97th).
John Paul II lost despite a true team effort on the offense, the best among them being Alan Wolf, who threw for 164 yards and two touchdowns, and also rushed for 62 yards. Wolf was no stranger to the big play, taking off on a dash that went for 53 yards. Another receiver making a difference was Thomas Gehm, who picked up 100 receiving yards and a touchdown.
John Paul II's defeat dropped their record down to 0-2.
John Paul II will head out on the road to challenge Battery Creek at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Hopefully John Paul II focused on turnovers this week as team gave up four on Thursday. As for Laurence Manning Academy, they will square off against Heathwood Hall Episcopal at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Laurence Manning Academy will be looking to keep their four-game home win streak dating back to last season alive.
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