BRONX, N.Y. -- When the Xavier HS offense is executing the school’s traditional single-wing, misdirection scheme it can be trouble for opposing defenses.

Behind the strength of quarterback Peter Heaney’s 216 rushing yards, the Knights offense controlled the line of scrimmage and thus controlled the game and the result was a 28-7 triumph over St. Joseph by-the-Sea to capture the CHSFL AA-1 title Saturday at Fordham University’s Moglia Stadium.

The Vikings, the 2024 champions (8-7 win over Island rival St. Peter’s) and division winners this year were denied their bid of a repeat. 21

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“I thought we were prepared from a game-plan standpoint, but today they were the better team, so give them credit,” said Sea head coach Tressor Baptiste. “We knew what they were going to do, but t

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