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.
Offensive Leaders:
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Matias Williams (#24) paced the Big Red offense with 4 goals and 1 assist, converting on 5 shots on goal.
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Quinton Delorey (#19) was everywhere on the attack, posting 3 goals and 3 assists, and proving dangerous both with and without the ball.
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Charles Hepp (#2) had a breakout performance, scoring 3 goals and adding an assist, showing off his accuracy by going 3-for-3 on shots.
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Finian Kilbourne (#18) was a dual threat, notching 2 goals and 2 assists, while also grabbing 2 ground balls.
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Angus Clark (#16) and Carter Doherty (#9) each contributed a goal to round out the scoring.
Possession and Faceoff Dominance:
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Bryan Folsom (#4) was a critical piece of the puzzle at the faceoff X, winning 16 of 27 draws (59.3%), and collecting a team-high 9 ground balls.
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Michael Seward Jr. (#5), Jay Falk (#6), and Tommy Humphreys (#31) chipped in defensively with ground balls to keep plays alive.
Defensive Highlights:
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Goalie Luka Clark (#11) stood tall under pressure, making 10 saves on 23 shots for a 43.5% save percentage, including several key stops in the closing minutes.
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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 SPS'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.
