Pope John Paul II football vs. Independence in pictures

JPII running back is upended by Independence’s Daniel Morales (9) during a high school football game on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2022, in Thompson's Station, Tenn.

JPII defensive back Josh Mailander (1) intercepts his third pass of the game which was intended for Independence’s Hudson Cobb (14) in the end zone during a high school football game on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2022, in Thompson's Station, Tenn.

JPII quarterback Kenny Minchey (4) walks off the field after being injured against Independence during a high school football game on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2022, in Thompson's Station, Tenn. Minchey did not return to the game.

JPII running back Elijah Robb (21) runs past Independence’s Hunter Burton (31) during a high school football game on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2022, in Thompson's Station, Tenn.

JPII defensive back Josh Mailander (1) celebrates with teammates after returning an interception for a touchdown against Independence during a high school football game on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2022, in Thompson's Station, Tenn.

Independence quarterback Peyton Kirton, left, is sacked by JPII linebacker DeNarius Perry (3) during a high school football game on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2022, in Thompson's Station, Tenn.

JPII quarterback Kenny Minchey (4) passes against Independence during a high school football game on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2022, in Thompson's Station, Tenn.

Independence wide receiver Brooks Sapone (2) is brought down by JPII cornerback K.J. Hargrove (11) during a high school football game on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2022, in Thompson's Station, Tenn.

JPII defensive back Josh Mailander (1) intercepts a pass that was deflected and was intended for Independence’s Daniel Morales (9) during a high school football game on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2022, in Thompson's Station, Tenn.

JPII defensive back Josh Mailander (1) celebrates with Jaxson Hayes (5) after returning an interception for a touchdown against Independence during a high school football game on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2022, in Thompson's Station, Tenn.

JPII linebacker Ansley Ware (13) brings down Independence quarterback Peyton Kirton (10) during a high school football game on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2022, in Thompson's Station, Tenn.

Independence tight end Ty Lockwood (4) carries the ball as he is brought down by JPII defensive back Joey Grytza (30) during a high school football game on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2022, in Thompson's Station, Tenn.

JPII quarterback Kenny Minchey (4) walks off the field after being injured against Independence during a high school football game on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2022, in Thompson's Station, Tenn. Minchey did not return to the game.

JPII defensive back K.J. Hargrove (11) breaks up a pass intended for Independence Daniel Morales (9) during a high school football game on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2022, in Thompson's Station, Tenn.

JPII linebacker Brayden Raybourne, left, and defensive back Chet Lax (15) bring down Independence’s Brooks Sapone (2) during a high school football game on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2022, in Thompson's Station, Tenn.

JPII linebacker Ansley Ware (13) walks away from Independence quarterback Cody Pagach, bottom, left, after tackling him during a high school football game on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2022, in Thompson's Station, Tenn. Pagach was injured on the play and did not return to the game.

JPII running back Elijah Robb (21) carries the ball against Independence during a high school football game on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2022, in Thompson's Station, Tenn.

JPII running back Elijah Robb (21) scores a touchdown against Independence during a high school football game on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2022, in Thompson's Station, Tenn.