Saints Lose Opening Game Against Camden

by Hil Butler '26
Friday, August 30, the varsity football team hosted Camden High School from New Jersey, resulting in a 39-17 loss for the Saints.

On offense multiple players stood out. Running back and linebacker Addison Gosline '25 put up 79 yards on just 6 rushing attempts, including a 57-yard run, culminating in an average of 13.2 yards per rush. Quarterback Chase Roberts '26 also had his moments, completing 12 passes on 26 attempts for 142 yards with 1 touchdown and 2 interceptions. This includes a stellar 2nd quarter where he completed 6 of 8 attempts for 80 yards and a touchdown. Roberts also displayed rushing talent, gaining 46 yards and a touchdown on 12 attempts.

Jaerron Johnson ‘27 and Michael Farley ‘26 combined for almost 100 yards receiving, with Johnson catching 3 passes for 61 yards and a 31-yard touchdown, and Farley catching 4 passes for 34 yards. 

On defense, the Saints excelled at times, recording 3 sacks and 11 tackles for loss as a team. Linebackers Walker Turley ‘26 and Elijah Brandon ‘26, and defensive lineman Gavin Johnson ‘25 all recorded a sack each, and Brandon and Darius Gray ‘26 both recorded more than 2 TFLs. Gray also had 2 break-ups.

Head coach Lance Clelland: "The Saints faced a tough and talented team from Camden High School in New Jersey in game one. Unfortunately, turnovers and mistakes turned a first half lead into a loss for the boys. The Saints showed great effort but will need to improve as a team to be successful versus Episcopal High School this coming week."

The Saints will host Episcopal at Knowles Field on Friday, September 6 at 6:30 pm.
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