Bishop Miege couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. The game between them and the St. James Academy Thunder wasn't particularly close, with the Bishop Miege Stags falling 44-28. The Stags were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Thunder apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in October of 2023.
When it comes to explaining why Bishop Miege lost on Friday, don't look at Marco Rodriguez. Despite the final result, he threw for 209 yards and four touchdowns, and also rushed for 48 yards. Jordan Ballard was another key passer, picking up 60 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
St. James Academy's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Tyson Beashore, who threw for 262 yards and four touchdowns. Another player making a difference was Parker Chase, who picked up 170 receiving yards and three touchdowns.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Bishop Miege will venture away from home to square off against Blue Valley Southwest at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Bishop Miege is looking to tack on another W to their three-game streak on the road dating back to last season. As for St. James Academy, they will take on Saint Thomas Aquinas at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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