The St. Patrick’s Irish season of high expectations started with a bang in the Panhandle on Friday night, as the second-ranked Irish hammered Bayard 56-0. The Irish were led by their two-man ground attack of Andrew Vinton and Thatcher Vap. Vinton rushed 13 times for 78 yards and three touchdowns, while Vap carried 13 times for 81 yards and found paydirt twice. In the air, Matthew Jensen completed four of his five pass attempts for 125 yards and a touchdown to Sean Ryan, who caught three passes for 78 yards. The Irish led 42-0 at the half and were able to use all of their players in the victory.