The regular season was a success, but the real challenge begins now, in the postseason. Pope John XXIII will challenge St. John-Vianney on the road at 7:00 PM on Friday. The MaxPreps state rankings favor Pope John XXIII, but they won't be able to rely on this superior ranking alone to carry them to victory.
Pope John XXIII eight-game streak of losses has finally come to an end. They took their match against Seton Hall Prep last Saturday 30-20. Senior Niko Hroncich, who picked up 187 yards on the ground on 15 carries and threw 3 TDs, was a major factor in Pope John XXIII's success.
Meanwhile, after a disappointing nine points in their last contest, St. John-Vianney made sure to put some points up on the board against Central Regional. St. John-Vianney were fully in charge, breezing past Central Regional 41-6. That looming 35-point mark stands out as the most commanding margin for St. John-Vianney yet.
Their wins bumped Pope John XXIII to 1-8 and St. John-Vianney to 4-4. The Pope John XXIII defense got after the quarterback against Seton Hall Prep to the tune of five sacks, so St. John-Vianney's offensive line better have put in some good practice this past week in preparation for the matchup.
Playoff bracket for these teams
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