St. Paul's opened the game with a statement, striking first and never surrendering the lead. Though Holderness matched SPS with three goals in the first quarter, Big Red surged ahead with a five-goal second period to enter halftime up 8–7. The teams traded punches in the second half, but SPS maintained its slim edge all the way to the final horn.
Matias Williams (#24) paced the Big Red offense with four goals and one assist, converting on five shots on goal. Quinton Delorey (#19) was everywhere on the attack, posting three goals and three assists while proving dangerous both with and without the ball. Charles Hepp (#2) had a breakout performance, scoring three goals and adding an assist, showing off his accuracy by going three-for-three on shots. Finian Kilbourne (#18) was a dual threat, notching two goals and two assists while also grabbing two ground balls. Angus Clark (#16) and Carter Doherty (#9) each added a goal to round out the scoring.
At the faceoff X, Bryan Folsom (#4) was a critical piece of the puzzle, winning 16 of 27 draws (59.3%) and collecting a team-high nine ground balls. Michael Seward Jr. (#5), Jay Falk (#6), and Tommy Humphreys (#31) chipped in defensively with key ground balls to keep plays alive.
In goal, Luka Clark (#11) stood tall under pressure, making 10 saves on 23 shots for a 43.5% save percentage, including several clutch stops in the closing minutes. The defensive unit held firm in the final quarter, helping SPS close out a one-goal win without ever relinquishing control of the scoreboard.
The victory improves St. Paul's early-season record to 3–0 and highlights the team's poise under pressure. With balanced scoring, strong goaltending, and reliable faceoff play, Big Red is showing signs of a well-rounded squad ready to contend in 2025.
