Aquinas claims the region's top spot with a 24-8 road win over Washington-Wilkes

Senior running back Joseph Douglas scored 3 touchdowns, and the defense did the rest as Aquinas topped Washington-Wilkes 24-8 Friday to claim first place in the class A, region 7B standings.

Aquinas 24, Washington Wilkes 8
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Post game interviews with Joseph Douglas (3 TDs) and Ferris Lowery (1 int) pic.twitter.com/JbP82cDyBJ

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The Irish defense held the Tigers scoreless through 3 quarters. And it seemed like every time their fans who travelled from Augusta screamed for a big stop on 3rd and 4th down, coach James Leonard's team gave them what they wanted.

3rd down stops; Lowery’s interception; Welch’s forced fumble... the @IrishNationAHS defense came through all night in 24-8 win at W-Wilkes pic.twitter.com/VbGNsWYxb3

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Friday's win was the fifth straight for the Fighting Irish. All that stands between Aquinas (6-2, 4-0) and a perfect region record is next week's stop at rival Lincoln County (4-4, 3-1). The Red Devils have won 3 straight games.

Full game highlights from Aquinas's 24-8 win at Washington Wilkes:

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