SJEL Eagles lose to Selkirk

Coach Ken Gering’s St. John/Endicott/LaCrosse football team made their home debut Sept. 15 against Selkirk and went down 58-26.

Staying with the non-league opponent for the first half, the Eagles trailed 36-20 in the third quarter before Selkirk took control for good. Five St. John/Endicott penalties in the fourth quarter played a role.

“We ran out of steam,” said Gering, who will work this week on adjusting his lineup to play less two-way players.

Eagles quarterback Trey Fleming threw for four touchdowns in the game, three to Dustin Fox and one to Levi Bailey.

“Our offensive line was absolute...