Game Report: SMLCA Ospreys vs St Anne’s-Belfield Saints

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The one loss St. Anne's-Belfield Saints traveled to the undefeated Smith Mountain Lake Christian Academy Ospreys on Friday. What started out as a back-and-forth first half with a score of 20-16 with the Saints on top, became a second half dominated by the Saints as they cruised to a 47-22 victory, handing the Ospreys their first loss of the season on their homecoming night. The Ospreys are heading into a bye week and return to play on October 7 on the road against Hargrave Military Academy. The Saints are on the road again this Friday against Fishbourne Military. 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