A tight-knit tilt turned in St. Francis’ direction just enough to squeeze past Milwaukee Pius XI 27-20 in a Wisconsin high school football matchup on August 19.
St. Francis avoided the brakes and shifted into victory gear via a 21-8 stretch over the final quarter.
The Popes came from behind to grab the advantage heading to the fourth quarter over the Mariners 12-6.
Both offenses were muted in an unproductive second quarter, resulting in a 6-6 intermission score.
Neither team dominated early as the two squads struggled to a 6-6 tie through the first quarter.
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