John Paul II pulled even in the third quarter but couldn’t finish off its first win of the season Friday.
Reco Anderson’s 82-yard touchdown run tied the game at 14, but visiting Carolina Academy pulled away for a 41-22 victory over the Golden Warriors.
Anderson had 147 yards and a touchdown on 12 carries and added three receptions for 81 yards and a score. Jeremiah Young made his first start at quarterback and went 8-for-14 for 124 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions and added eight carries for 66 yards.
Mark Knight had three catches for 40 yards and a score, and Josh Horton anchored JPII’s defense with 15 tackles.
JPII (0-3) travels to Bethesda Academy next Friday.