Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic School’s CYO 5/6 Football won their 4th straight game (3rd straight shutout) this season. with a 19-0 victory over Our Lady of Refuge. Lakes controlled the ball the majority of the game, as Lakes defense held Refuge to 1 first down on the afternoon. A balanced running attack led by Brody Denver and Alex Asai helped lead the way. After a scoreless first quarter, Lakes found the end zone on a 38 yard Denver TD run. After the Lakes defense forced a Refuge punt, Geno Seets hit Chris York with a 17 yard completion to the Refuge 2 yard line. Kurt Briolat scored on the next play, staking Lakes to 12-0 at the half. Lakes increased their lead in the 3rd quarter behind a 34 yard Seets TD run and Asai conversion.
Coach Briolat commented after the game, “Our offense played well, but we missed several plays that could have led to touchdowns. Our defense played extremely well, but need to tighten up couple things. Holding a team to 1 first down is quite an accomplishment. We will practice hard this week to prepare for St. Isaac Jogues on Saturday night.”
Lakes looks to make it 5 straight wins this Saturday, September 21 at 8:00 p.m. against St. Isaac Jogues at Lakeview High School, St. Clair Shores.
Educating students in grades PreK through 12 for over 60 years, Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic School provides an educational experience grounded in Catholic Tradition, personal discipline and academic excellence. We offer small class sizes and low student-to-teacher ratios in a safe and secure family-oriented community. Weekly Mass complements a fully integrated one-to-one iPad program, championship athletics, K-12 robotics program, before and after school care, and much more!