SJEL beats Colton to start season

The Eagles opened with a victory for the 2019 football season. St. John/Endicott/LaCrosse beat Colton 48-26 at Colton Sept. 6.

The win matched the Eagles’ total wins for last year (not counting a forfeit).

“It was nice,” said coach Rich Hallenius. “Understatement of the year. This is the start we wanted.”

St. John/Endicott/ LaCrosse ran the ball most of the game, passing just 14 times.

Senior Chais Anderson led with 190 yards rushing on 18 carries with two touchdowns. Doug Stach, a junior, had 96 yards on 12 carries, with two touchdowns.

“Basically really good blocking from our front line,” sa...