FOXBORO — Against the percentages, St. John’s Prep left little doubt about its standing in Division 1.
Carson Browne rushed for 131 yards and a landing whereas the Eagles stalwart protection turned in its best efficiency of the season as No. 7 St. John’s Prep shut out Springfield Central, 13-0, to seize the Division 1 Super Bowl on Saturday at Gillette Stadium.
The win represents the sixth Super Bowl victory in class historical past for St. John’s Prep and its third Division 1 crown since 2018.
“The maturation and the growth of our team throughout the season was unbelievable,” St. John’s Prep coach Brian St. Pierre stated. “It means a lot to our guys. No one gave us a chance. We read what everyone said. We like it that way.”
It’s the primary time Springfield Central (11-1) has been shut out versus a Massachusetts workforce since 2016 in opposition to Longmeadow.
The Eagles’ protection was largely spearheaded by its secondary. Along with University of Georgia signee Joenel Aguero and Rutgers-bound Jesse Ofurie, Lucas Verrier additionally induced havoc.
In all, the Prep restricted Springfield’s offense, quarterbacked by Nebraska commit William Watson, to only 49 passing yards.
“We know we have the best defense in the state and we were trying to prove that,” Ofurie stated. “They’re an explosive offense so we had to lock in. We had a chip on our shoulder to get this done.”
St. John’s Prep struck first with simply over 5 minutes remaining within the first half when Aidan Driscoll, within the sport attributable to an damage to Deacon Robillard, related with Aguero on fourth down for a 10-yard rating.
The Eagles used their floor sport within the second half to ice the sport. Late within the third quarter, Browne gave the Eagles all of the insurance coverage they wanted as he scored from two yards out to cap off a 12-play drive and provides St. John’s Prep a 13-0 lead.
The St. John’s Prep protection shined within the first half, because the Eagles held Watson and not using a passing yard whereas recovering a pair of fumbles.
St. John’s Prep (11-2) 0 7 6 0 – 13
Springfield Central (11-1) 0 0 0 0 – 0
SJ – Joenel Aguero 13 cross from Aidan Driscoll (Jackson Selby kick)
SJ – Carson Browne 2 run (kick failed)
Source: www.bostonherald.com