St. Martin’s pulled away from West St. John for a 42-18 win, powered by senior Cooper Wakefield’s four second-half touchdowns. The versatile Wakefield played quarterback, running back, receiver, safety and punter, while Gabe Savarese set the early tone with a 60-yard touchdown run.

By the Numbers
  • Wakefield: 4 touchdowns, 147 rushing and receiving yards, and 1 passing touchdown on his only attempt.
  • St. Martin’s: 42 points; West St. John: 18.
  • The teams combined for 25 penalties and more than 200 penalty yards.
  • West St. John quarterback Achtion Barnes: 247 passing yards, 2 touchdowns and 2 interceptions.
Yes, But

West St. John showed flashes of offense, including Barnes’ 78-yard touchdown pass to Jakwon Warner late in the fourth quarter. But the Rams couldn’t make the extra stops needed to keep pace, and St. Martin’s took control after halftime.

State of Play
  • St. Martin’s improved to 6-3 overall and 1-2 in District 10-1A.
  • West St. John fell to 2-7 overall and 0-3 in district play.
What’s Next

St. Martin’s visits South Plaquemines on Friday; West St. John hosts Riverside.

Bottom Line

Wakefield’s do-everything performance powered St. Martin’s second-half surge, while its defense and ability to force turnovers helped turn a tight first half into a decisive win.