It might not have gone quite according to script, but Catholic’s 35th consecutive regular-season victory was impressive enough for the defending Class 4A state champions.
First, the Knights’ starting quarterback, Kingston Preyear, was sidelined by a broken finger earlier in the week. Then a pair of miscues on special teams led to a pair of St. James’ touchdowns before the Knights finally relied on a pair of newcomers to pull away for a 42-14 victory at Carlisle Field in the season opener for both teams.
Josh Harriel, in his first varsity game as a Catholic running back, rushed for 155 yards and a pair of touchdowns on 13 carries. BJ Bedgood, in his first varsity game as a Catholic receiver, caught five passes for 77 yards and a pair of touchdowns as the explosiveness of both players showed in the second quarter, helping the Knights take control of the game with three touchdowns in five offensive plays…