The St. Thomas Eagles are riding high into the playoffs, after defeating their rival, the St. Pius X Panthers, 52-49.

St. Thomas finished the season with a record of 5-5, but won four straight games to go undefeated in district, securing a playoff spot.

Scoring started early, with the Panthers returning the opening kickoff 102 yards for the score and an early 7-0 lead.

Eagles quarterback Peyton Matocha found Jordan Augustine in the end zone to tie the game, but St. Pius fired back just two minutes later, going up 14-7.

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