ST. JOHN 64, STAFFORD 36 (8-Man 2, District 7) — St. John quarterback Braxton Alpers exploited the shotgun formation for a school record 356 yards rushing and six touchdowns to lead the Tigers past Stafford 64-36 in Friday's 8-Man 2, District 7 showdown. Braxton Alpers completed an 18-yard touchdown pass to Jericho Mawhirter. He sparked the defense with 15 tackles and assists and a forced fumble.

The Tigers gained 447 yards rushing on 39 attempts. Easton Alpers rushed for 54 yards and scored a touchdown. Jace Reyes scored on a 6-yard run and contributed nine tackles.

Stafford quarterback Dylan Brozek contributed 397 yards offense and five touchdowns. Brozek rushed for 147 yards and scored twice, including a 45-yard scoring dash. Brozek threw for 250 yards with receiver Landon Marks catching six balls for 220 yards and a trio of touchdowns.

St. John (3-4, 1-2 District) drops Stafford to 2-5, 1-3 District)

St. John — 64

Stafford — 36

RUSHING—SJ—39-447; Braxton Alpers 22-356; Easton Alpers 4-54; Daniel Portillo 11-34; Jace Reyes 1-6; Gonzales 1-(-3); S—43-170; Dylan Brozek 34-147; James Engelbrecht 5-19; Tuff Pope 4-4.

PASSING—SJ—Braxton Alpers 1-4-1, 18; S—Brozek 7-16, 250.

RECEIVING—SJ—Jericho Mawhirter 1-18;  S—Landon Marks 6-220 Kreutzer 1-30.