The last time Bishop McNamara scored in a game against Wheaton Academy was in 2021.

But on the fifth play of Friday night’s Chicagoland Christian Conference clash between the two teams, the visiting Fightin’ Irish (7-0, 5-0 CCC) broke that scoreless drought with an 8-yard touchdown run from Malachi Lee.

By the end of the first quarter, the Irish had added two more touchdowns en route to a 29-14 win over the Warriors (3-4, 3-2 CCC).

Bishop McNamara receiver/defensive back Coen Demack, who caught a 42-yard touchdown in the first quarter and had an interception in the fourth to sour the Warriors’ comeback hopes, said it felt nice to finally break through.

“I’m a senior, and these guys have always given us trouble the last four years,” he said. “This year, I knew we were going to come

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