Green Knights tame Lions, 28-7
| 20 Nov 2017 | 05:09
Pope John wideout Ryan Dengler catches the ball for a touchdown while in the grasp of Saint Joseph defender Fara'ad McCombs in the fourth quarter. Photos by George leroy Hunter
Pope John ball carrier Terrance Jones is tackled in the fourth quarter.
Animated Pope John Lions fans in the stands.
Pope John quarterback Niko Hroncich threw one touchdown pass.
Saint Joseph quarterback Nick Patti avoids diving Pope John defender Terrance Jones in the second quarter. Patti threw one touchdown pass.
Saint Joseph ball carrier Isaiah Hopkinson is brought down by Pope John defenders.
Pope John ball carrier Samuel Darrell is taken down by a Saint Joseph defender in the first half.
Saint Joseph running back Jaden Budka scored one rushing touchdown in the fourth quarter.
Saint Joseph wideout Gavin Sharkey gets the ball stripped away by Pope John linebacker Ryan Greenhagen in the second quarter.
SPARTA — Saint Joseph Regional High School (Montvale, N.J.) defeated Pope John XXIII Regional High School in varsity football on Saturday, November 18, 2017. The final score was 28-7. The Non-Public, Group 3 semifinal took place at Pope John XXIII Regional High School in Sparta.
Team records: Pope John Lions 6-4. Saint Joseph Green Knights 8-3.