2005 vs. Pope John Paul II
The first game after Greenbrier’s 2004 state-final run came on the road against Pope John Paul II. Contemporary coverage framed the night around a young offensive line and a large group of new starters trying to step out of the previous team’s shadow.
The Knights struck immediately on an 86-yard opening kickoff return, but Greenbrier blocked the extra point. The Bobcats answered twice — Justin Pigg scored on the ground and Kyle Herndon later finished a third-quarter drive with a 1-yard touchdown — before Pope John Paul II recovered to win 20–12. The loss opened a season that would ultimately turn into a region championship.
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Opener discussion quickly became a debate about how Greenbrier should replace the 2004 skill production.
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Through 2025, Greenbrier has met Pope John Paul II 4 times, with a series record of 2–2. Open the opponent page for every meeting, then return to this season or Football History.