Halifax offense too much for Wolves

Despite having the home field advantage and hosting homecoming festivities, St. Joseph’s Catholic Academy fell to Halifax on Oct. 7, as the Wildcats’ experience and strength were too much for the young Wolves.

The teams battled through treacherous weather, and were forced to run the ball over the course of the game. 

Totaling 444 yards of offense, Halifax could not be stopped, defeating the Wolves by a score of 53-8.

The Wildcats were led by senior quarterback Mason Erdman, who was 7-for-10 in passing, with three touchdowns and 140 yards through the air.

With most of its scoring coming in the opening quarter of the contest, it was all about the Wildcats.

Turnovers were a major problem for the Wolves, throwing three interceptions during the game, as well as losing a fumble. The fumble was scooped up by Jake Paul and returned 37 yards for a Wildcats touchdown.

That was not the only thing that the Wolves saw from Paul.

Paul caught a touchdown pass, dashed 67 yards for a score and was a force on the defensive side of the ball as well.

As for the Wolves, it was not easy to move the ball.

There was one bright spot in the Wolves’ offense, and that came from junior quarterback Brendan Robinson.

Robinson eclipsed 100 yards rushing on only 17 carries. He also registered the lone score for the Wolves when he rushed for a touchdown with seven minutes remaining in the game.

Steve Guthoff, head coach of the Wolves, was impressed by the display of toughness presented by his team.

“They played tough, not well,” Guthoff said.

Despite the lack of numbers — down to 15 players on the roster — the team from Boalsburg does not back down from any team that appears next on the schedule.

“It’s our level of play that is important, not the scoreboard,” Guthoff said.

The Wolves head to Bloomsburg Friday, Oct. 14, to battle Columbia Montour Vo-Tech at 3:30 p.m.