By Audrey Carrico

NKyTribune sports reporter

A charging crusader on horseback led St. Henry into a new era of football Friday night, but the team’s varsity debut ended in a 47-0 loss to Holy Cross.

“It was pretty exciting,” St. Henry coach Tim Odom said. “For many years, people have wanted this first game.”

The celebrations were short-lived as Holy Cross senior Thomas Maddox took the opening kickoff back for a touchdown, giving the Indians a quick 7-0 lead only 19 seconds into St. Henry’s debut.

Early miscues cost the Crusaders while Holy Cross quarterback Brian Ferguson rushed for one touchdown and added three more through the air in a convincing first start.

“He’s a special young man,” Holy Cross head coach Curt Spencer said. “This is my fourth year coaching Brian. When he has the

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