They weren’t quite sure who, if anyone, would finish the day as the primary ballcarrier, but as they unveiled a new spread, option-heavy offense during their season opener against Lawrenceville Saturday, the Bishop McNamara football team was certain of one thing.

They wanted to exert their will on the ground.

Their first five snaps of the season all were handoffs to Julius May, who finished with 97 yards and three touchdowns on 12 carries, as the Fightin’ Irish quickly established themselves on the ground before opening things up with some big pass plays while riding a dominant defense to a 58-0 victory.

May was the primary beneficiary of an Irish offense that totaled 219 rushing yards and 196 passing yards. With the Indians keyed on keeping speedy slot receiver Malachi Lee from getti

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