Catholic's motto this week leading up to its game against Liberty was "set the tone."

The Bears did just that, needing just 12 seconds to send a message after running back Justin Batiste picked up the opening kickoff at the 15-yard line. He found an opening along the right sideline and sprinted 85 yards for a quick touchdown.

"Just instincts," Batiste said. "Follow my blockers; they led me to the promised land."

The Bears (4-2, 1-0) never trailed in a 38-16 win to bounce back from two straight losses in their District 4-5A opener.

"We all want to be all in," Bears running back Jayden Miles said. "Having a killer instinct every week."

Miles finished with two touchdowns, and the Bears' running backs combined for 146 yards and three scores on 31 carries.

"To me, we're the best in Louisi

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