SAN JOSE — With a five-yard charge up the middle, Kaimani Keanaaina scored the final touchdown, triggering a running clock that wound down St. Francis’ 56-17 victory over Bellarmine in the 79th renewal of the rivalry that has become known as The Holy War.
St. Francis scored the most points in series history on Friday night – the previous record (48) stood for only a year – while pillaging the Bells’ defense with 321 rushing yards and 10.7 yards per carry.
The Lancers (1-4 overall, 1-1 West Catholic Athletic League) extended their dominance over Bellarmine to 10 consecutive victories, while Bellarmine (2-3, 0-2) dropped its 10th consecutive league game.
In the longest uninterrupted rivalry in the Santa Clara County, and the most storied, there hasn’t been a one-possession final score sin