Football struggles, trails St. John’s 19-7 at half

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COLLEGEVILLE, Minn. – Despite having a strong start in the first quarter and a 92-yard touchdown run by halfback Josh Parks, the No. 3 St. Thomas football entered the half trailing St. John’s 19-7.

Tommies half back Josh Parks led the Tommies rushing with 155 yards. After his 92-yard scamper, he was held to 66 yards on 11 carries.

Running back Josh Parks bobbles a check-down pass from quarterback Jacques Perra. Perra was picked off three times in the first half against St. John’s. (Noah Brown/TommieMedia)

Quarterback Jacques Perra struggled against a stout Johnnie defense and completed 8 of 17 pass attempts for 81 yards. He was picked off three times and sacked once.

Despite throwing two interceptions, Johnnie quarterback Jackson Erdmann completed 17 of 34 passes for 292 yards. He connected with wide receiver Andrew VanErp for a 44-yard touchdown in the second quarter.

St. Thomas has won the last four matchups against St. John’s.

Matt Curry can be reached at curr1523@stthomas.edu.