MCGUFFEY — The St. John’s gridiron squad outscored host Upper Scioto Valley 21-0 in the second half to seize a 28-22 triumph in Friday night’s opening round of the OHSAA playoffs.
Trailing 22-7 to begin the third stanza, the Blue Jays (4-7) traveled 86 yards in six plays. The payoff came on a Connor Gaynier jet sweep to the left, shaking 2 tackles and diving over the pylon at the 8:32 mark. Drew Boggs tacked on the extra point for a 22-14 deficit…