SJR won its home opener on Saturday against DePaul by a 36-31 count. The Green Knights stormed out to a 28-10 halftime lead on the strength of three rushing TDs from
Yasin Willis '24.
John Forster '25 scored his first career TD on a 98-yard screen play.
Luke Tucci '23 extended the lead to 36-10 midway through the third quarter with a 4-yard scamper, his second TD of the season.
But the Spartans stormed back, scoring 3 TDs before Ja'dyn Williams '24 stepped in front of a DePaul pass for a key interception to seal the game.
The Green Knights are in action on Friday, September 3 at rival Don Bosco Prep. Kick-off is set for 7:00 p.m. Tickets can be purchased through the athletic office during school lunch at SJR or at the gate at Don Bosco on Friday.