CINCINNATI – It was a frustrating Friday night for Jaylen Johnson and his Cincinnati La Salle teammates, none of whom were able to get much of anything going on offense against rival St. Xavier.
Offensive star Gi’Bran Payne was solid as a receiver but was stalled on the ground, as the country’s 17th-ranked 2022 running back – who boasts offers from Alabama, Wisconsin, Michigan, Notre Dame and Penn State – was held to eight yards on eight attempts.
On defense, the Lancers were without Alabama cornerback commit Devonta Smith, the nation’s 29th-ranked cornerback in the 2021 class, putting them in a bind in pass coverage.