SFA junior varsity record falls 4-2

SFA's Justin Shields recovers an onside kick.

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The St. Francis of Assisi (SFA) fifth- and sixth-grade football team lost to an undefeated Our Lady of Fatima (OLF) team to dampen an otherwise beautiful homecoming day celebration at Church Road Field. SFA’s record fell to 4-2.
SFA could not generate any momentum in the first half as OLF cruised to 25-0 lead at intermission.
SFA overcame their opening half jitters and both the offense and defense came to life in the second half. SFA posted scores in the third and fourth quarters, and the defense allowed only one first down.
Nicky Kutufaris broke loose on a sweep and tight roped down the sideline for a 47-yard touchdown. Liam McKnight then connected with Kutufaris for the extra point and SFA was on the scoreboard 25-7.
On defense Marty O’Connell recovered a fumble, but SFA could not capitalize on the turnover and the third quarter came to a close.
At the beginning of the fourth quarter, SFA’s defense sniffed out a fake punt and pinned OLF down at the 7 yard line. Three plays later Kutufaris raced around end for a five-yard touchdown.
The extra point attempt failed, but SFA had trimmed the lead to 25-13. Justin Shields then recovered an onside kick for SFA, but there would be no further scoring in the game.
SFA will try to get back on track this Saturday versus St. Dorothy at noon at Steel Road Field.