In a defensive football battle in Brooklandvile, St. Paul’s improved to 2-0 in the MIAA B Conference with a hard fought, 6-0, victory over visiting St. Mary’s, Friday afternoon.

The lone score came early in the first quarter when Andrew Agnone found Dale Harris open down the sideline for a 45 yard touchdown pass.  From there, the defenses dominated.

The Crusaders forced the Saints into three interceptions, one each by Will Enser, Jay Carlson and London Fitzhugh, and turned St. Mary’s away on five separate occasions in the red zone.

Taylor Michel rushed 25 times for 111 yards and Dale Harris caught four passes for 83 yards to lead the St. Paul’s offense.

Graham Begley and Pat Cavanaugh each came up with an interception for St. Mary’s (0-2), and John Gonos, Josh Chaisson and Horace Chalstrom all were in on 10 tackles.  Braedon Graham was effective in the Saints’ running game, finishing with 74 yards rushing.

St. Paul’s 6, St. Mary’s 0

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1st Q
SP-Harris 45 pass from Agone (kick failed)