There aren’t many weeks off when it comes to playing in the Washington Catholic Athletic Conference. Saturday, No. 10 Good Counsel opened WCAC play by beating No. 49 Gonzaga 38-31, which sets-up a High School Football America 100 showdown between the Falcons, ranked No. 10 in the latest national rankings, and No. 3 St. John’s College High School (Washington, D.C.) next Friday on national television.
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After trailing 7-0, 14-7, 21-14, Good Counsel battled back in the fourth quarter, finally taking a 24-21 win
@gcfootball scores on 4th and goal to take a 24-21 lead. #allmets pic.twitter.com/zUHiHIQ4Zi
— David J. Kim (@_DavidJKim) October 6, 2018
On offense, the Falcons were led by Sy-Veon Wilkerson, who rushed for 262 yards that included a 67 yard touchdown run with under two minutes to play that gave GC a 38-28 lead.
2020 RB @swilkerson323 behind @mikehudren @ColeHefflin9 @Mccarthy5Collin @lunsford_mason @Lportes74 @Brand0n_Roberts @d3b0__ @Sean27Aaron
ran for 262 yards today the most for a #GC RB since the legend @Dorian & current @Chiefs LB ran for 325 vs GZ in 2012 @ESPNU pic.twitter.com/4ExuD6wfZN
— #WeAreGC (@gcfootball) October 6, 2018
Big Time RB @swilkerson323 ready for anything @ESPNU @WhosNextHS @usatodayhss @CraigHaubert pic.twitter.com/b5Uz28HYkD
— #WeAreGC (@gcfootball) October 6, 2018
On defense, Justin Jackson had two interceptions, including a Pick-6.
No. 5 Good Counsel (@OLGCHS) topped No. 2 Gonzaga, 38-31, thanks in part to reserve defensive back Justin Jackson, who had two interceptions. pic.twitter.com/51As7SSO1W
— WashPost HS Sports (@WashPostHS) October 6, 2018
Good Counsel is now 5-1 overall and 1-0 in WCAC play. Gonzaga is 6-1 and 0-1 in conference play.
