Pope John annihilates Donovan Catholic
| 14 Nov 2017 | 01:06
![Pope John annihilates Donovan Catholic Donovan Catholic quarterback Yassin Moore is taken down by Pope John defenders in the second half. Moore scored with a seven yard touchdown run in the third quarter. Photos by George Leroy Hunter](http://www.spartaindependent.com/binrepository/648x432/0c0/0d0/none/1126177/PBLI/SPORTS_171119990_AR_0_0_SI20171114171119990_MG3107660.jpg)
Donovan Catholic quarterback Yassin Moore is taken down by Pope John defenders in the second half. Moore scored with a seven yard touchdown run in the third quarter. Photos by George Leroy Hunter
![Pope John annihilates Donovan Catholic Donovan Catholic quarterback Yassin Moore c on a keeper in the second half.](http://www.spartaindependent.com/binrepository/629x432/0c0/0d0/none/1126177/VPKH/SPORTS_171119990_EP_-1_0_SI20171114171119990_MG3107723.jpg)
Donovan Catholic quarterback Yassin Moore c on a keeper in the second half.
![Pope John annihilates Donovan Catholic A Donovan Catholic ball carrier maneuvers through chaos.](http://www.spartaindependent.com/binrepository/648x432/0c0/0d0/none/1126177/PQKM/SPORTS_171119990_EP_-1_1_SI20171114171119990_MG3107734.jpg)
A Donovan Catholic ball carrier maneuvers through chaos.
![Pope John annihilates Donovan Catholic Donovan Catholic ball carrier Damien Johnson moves toward an opening in the second half.](http://www.spartaindependent.com/binrepository/648x432/0c0/0d0/none/1126177/ORKM/SPORTS_171119990_EP_-1_2_SI20171114171119990_MG3107791.jpg)
Donovan Catholic ball carrier Damien Johnson moves toward an opening in the second half.
![Pope John annihilates Donovan Catholic Pope John Lions Chris Rodriquez and Giovanni Tricarico pose for a portrait. Rodriquez is a strong safety and Tricarico is a defensive back.](http://www.spartaindependent.com/binrepository/648x432/0c0/0d0/none/1126177/HSKM/SPORTS_171119990_EP_-1_3_SI20171114171119990_MG3107811.jpg)
Pope John Lions Chris Rodriquez and Giovanni Tricarico pose for a portrait. Rodriquez is a strong safety and Tricarico is a defensive back.
![Pope John annihilates Donovan Catholic The Donovan Catholic Griffins were no match for the Pope John Lions.](http://www.spartaindependent.com/binrepository/648x432/0c0/0d0/none/1126177/MTKM/SPORTS_171119990_EP_-1_4_SI20171114171119990_MG3107814.jpg)
The Donovan Catholic Griffins were no match for the Pope John Lions.
![Pope John annihilates Donovan Catholic Pope John running back Jacob Huhn carries the ball during a kick return in the fourth quarter.](http://www.spartaindependent.com/binrepository/648x432/0c0/0d0/none/1126177/PUKM/SPORTS_171119990_EP_-1_5_SI20171114171119990_MG3107819.jpg)
Pope John running back Jacob Huhn carries the ball during a kick return in the fourth quarter.
![Pope John annihilates Donovan Catholic The beginning of a offensive play by the Donovan Catholic Griffins.](http://www.spartaindependent.com/binrepository/648x432/0c0/0d0/none/1126177/KVKM/SPORTS_171119990_EP_-1_6_SI20171114171119990_MG3107830.jpg)
The beginning of a offensive play by the Donovan Catholic Griffins.
SPARTA — Pope John XXIII Regional High School defeated Donovan Catholic High School (Ocean County, N.J.) in varsity football on Saturday, November 11, 2017. The final score was 53-7. The first round of the NJIAA Non-Public, Group 3 tournament took place at Pope John XXIII Regional High School in Sparta Township, New Jersey.
Team records: Donovan Catholic Griffins 3-6. Pope John Lions 6-3.