Pope John advances in football tournament
SPARTA. Lions to play St. John Vianney in semifinal round of NJSIAA Non-Public, Group B tournament Saturday.
Sparta /
| 20 Nov 2024 | 07:05
The Pope John XXIII Regional High School football team defeated Paramus Catholic, 14-10, in the quarterfinal round of New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA) Non-Public, Group B tournament at home Friday, Nov. 15.
It will play St. John Vianney (9-3) in semifinal round at noon Saturday, Nov. 23 at home in Sparta.
The Lions (4-7) had lost to Paramus Catholic, 49-29, on Sept. 7.
On Friday, Sam Conetta made a touchdown for Pope John in the first quarter on an 11-yard pass from quarterback Luke Irwin. Omar Daniel kicked the extra point.
The Paladin (4-7) then scored on a four-yard run by Xavier Williams and Max Feinstein kicked the extra point.
In the second quarter, Feinstein kicked a 23-yard field goal.
Tylik Hill made the Lions’ second touchdown on a two-yard run in the third quarter, and Daniel kicked the extra point.
Hill rushed for a total of 97 yards in the game.