Roanoke Catholic Defeated St. Frances Academy 18-2
The Celtics secured a victory in their latest matchup against the visiting Baltimore-based team.
Updated on Oct. 3, 2026 in Football
Roanoke Catholic defeated St. Frances Academy with a final score of 18-2. The victory marked another successful outing for the Celtics.
Why it matters
The win continues a strong season for the local team following their previous victory against a Washington, D.C. opponent. These results bolster the team's standing as they navigate their fall schedule.
Roanoke Catholic finished with an 18-2 victory over St. Frances Academy. This follows the team's previous success against a Washington, D.C.-based opponent ranked No. 3.
The players
Roanoke Catholic
The Celtics are a local football team representing the Roanoke area.
St. Frances Academy
This is a competitive football program based in Baltimore.
Demarcus Brown
He is a player for the Celtics who scored a touchdown following an interception.
Kaleb Wells
He is the quarterback for St. Frances Academy who threw an interception during the game.
The details
Demarcus Brown secured the win for the Celtics by intercepting a pass from quarterback Kaleb Wells and returning it for a touchdown. The second quarter also saw an interception and a fumble by the Celtics, complicating their path to the win.
Timeline
The victory occurred on October 2, 2026.
The team previously won against a Washington, D.C. team in September 2026.
Season Trajectory
This victory builds upon the momentum Roanoke Catholic established earlier this season against high-ranking opponents. The win serves to strengthen their position as they look toward upcoming playoff eligibility.
The interception and touchdown by Demarcus Brown proved to be the decisive factor in securing the lopsided 18-2 scoreline. This performance highlights the defensive depth of the Celtics as they move forward in their schedule.
The takeaway
Maintaining defensive consistency is critical for high school football programs to secure victories in low-scoring contests. Focusing on turnover efficiency like the interception by Brown often dictates the outcome of tight matchups.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by WSLS.
