# St. John’s shocks No. 2 Catholic Memorial

> St. John’s (S) football team defeats No. 2 Catholic Memorial 34-7 in Shrewsbury.
- Title: St. John’s shocks No. 2 Catholic Memorial · The Boston Globe
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## St. John’s (S) wins
St. John’s (S) football team defeats No. 2 Catholic Memorial 34-7 in Shrewsbury.
## Gary Senecal’s focus
Gary Senecal said the team focused on playing good football, not their prep or rival.
## First turnover
St. John’s forced five turnovers, including a third-quarter fumble for a touchdown.
## Early lead
St. John’s scored first with a Jack Hanlon touchdown and kept the lead through the game.
## Key players
Liam Deso caught a 59-yard pass and a 68-yard rushing touchdown.
## Senior impact
Senecal credits 17 seniors who stayed for leadership after previous losses.
## Other wins
Abington, Acton-Boxborough, Amesbury, and Arlington Catholic won their games.
## Shrewsbury game
St. John’s (S) beat Catholic Memorial 34-7 in Shrewsbury.
## Team confidence
Hanlon said the team proved who they are after a loss to No. 1 St. John’s Prep.
## Turnovers
St. John’s forced five turnovers, including a third-quarter fumble for a touchdown.
## First half
St. John’s scored first with a Jack Hanlon touchdown and kept the lead through the game.
## Second half
Liam Deso caught a 59-yard pass and a 68-yard rushing touchdown.
## Senior leadership
Senecal credits 17 seniors who stayed for leadership after previous losses.
## Other games
Abington, Acton-Boxborough, Amesbury, and Arlington Catholic won their games.
## Team reaction
Hanlon said the team proved who they are after a loss to No. 1 St. John’s Prep.
## Final score
St. John’s (S) beat Catholic Memorial 34-7 in Shrewsbury.
## Key takeaway

St. John’s (S) football team beats No. 2 Catholic Memorial 34-7 in Shrewsbury.