Duluth, MN. - On November 2, the St. Scholastica Saints Football team faced the #3 ranked Saint John's Johnnies at Walt Hunting Stadium-Marv Heikkinen Field in Duluth, MN. The highly anticipated matchup showcased the Saints' determination against a formidable opponent but ended in a tough loss. 

First Quarter:

Saint John's quickly took control, scoring a touchdown on their first drive as Aaron Syverson connected with Marselio Mendez from three yards out, making it 7-0. St. Scholastica struggled to find their rhythm, resulting in a series of short gains and a punt. The Johnnies capitalized on their opportunities, adding two more touchdowns, one from Will Blakey and another from Syverson to Charlie King, pushing the score to 28-0. As the quarter closed, Syverson found Mendez for a 16-yard touchdown, concluding a dominant first quarter at 35-0.

Second Quarter:

St. Scholastica attempted to respond with a twelve-play drive that gained fifty-two yards but ultimately failed to score. Quarterback Donald West (St. Paul, Minn./Woodbury HS (Iowa Central)) connected with Andrew Burgess for a crucial first down, but penalties stalled their progress. Saint John's, on the other hand, continued their offensive onslaught, scoring multiple touchdowns, including a notable pass from Leyton Riviere to Alex Harren. By halftime, the score reflected the Johnnies' performance at 63-0.

Third Quarter:

The Saints opened the second half at their thirty-yard line but were unable to advance, forcing a punt. Saint John's maintained their composure and executed a balanced offense, with a strong rush from Wyatt McCabe keeping their drive alive. Despite some defensive pressure from St. Scholastica, the Johnnies continued to dominate, leading 63-0 by the end of the third quarter.

Fourth Quarter:

Saint John's began the final quarter with another methodical drive, culminating in a touchdown that brought the score to 70-0. St. Scholastica fought hard to find the end zone, with West connecting with Ricky Weber (Roseville, Minn./Roseville HS) for a ten-yard gain, but they were unable to capitalize on key plays. A late interception by Izaac Hutchinson (Albany, Minn./Albany HS) sealed the Saints' fate, as the final whistle blew, marking a 70-0 loss for St. Scholastica.

Up Next

The Saints look to bounce back in their next game against Hamline University on November 9, 2024, in St. Paul, Minnesota, scheduled for 1 p.m.