Only the Paul VI Panthers were victorious in last week’s high school football action.

Paul VI, coached by Pat McGroarty (first season), defeated rival Ireton 33-18 on Sept. 26 under the lights in Fairfax. The "Black and Gold" bolted to a 19-0 halftime lead and never looked back.

"Our running game was very, very solid tonight. Give junior fullback Calvin Salter and sophomore tailback Keone Kyle a lot of credit," said McGroarty.

The Panthers improved to 3-1 (1-0 WCAC) on the young season, after merely winning one game all of last season.

Ireton, coached by Brian Inman (second season), scored three second half touchdowns, but it was too little too late. The "Cardinal and Gold" dropped to 0-4 on the season (3-9 overall in Inman's two seasons).

Salter carried the ball 15 times for 80 yards. Kyle ripped off 171 yards on 25 carries. He scored two of the Panthers five touchdowns.

Senior wide receiver Drew Bonk also scored one via a superb pass from senior quarterback Mike Geraghty.

Ireton was paced offensively by sophomore running back Brandon McDonald and by junior wide receiver Charlie West.

"It was a good game," said McGroarty. "We're looking forward to giving it our best shot versus undefeated St. John’s this upcoming weekend."

O’Connell Rallies Late, But Loses to Good Counsel

The O'Connell Knights, coached by Steve Trimble (first season), dropped a 28-19 decision to the visiting Good Counsel Falcons Sept. 27 in North Arlington.

The "Royal Blue and Silver," playing their homecoming game, merely trailed 14-7 at intermission. However, the Falcons, coached by Bob Milloy, bolted to a 28-7 advantage early in the fourth quarter, which essentially put the game out of reach.

The Knights dropped to 2-3 (0-2 WCAC) at the midway point of the regular season.

Scoring for O'Connell was junior wide receiver Andrew Stockel on TD receptions of 36 and 55 yards from senior QB Bush Hamdan. Hamdan also added a 17-yard scoring run.

O'Connell visits DeMatha Oct. 4.