Jesuit High School of New Orleans

Football Hands It to Hahnville, 10-7, at Jamboree

Posted August 24, 2018 / Last updated August 28, 2018

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Outstanding defense was the backbone of Jesuit’s 10-7 jamboree victory over Hahnville High School (HHS) on Thursday Night at HHS Tigers Stadium. Granted, the patient offense, led by a Max Scheurich field goal and a Willie Robinson touchdown run, was good enough to escape the Tigers. The performance by the Blue Jay defense, though, which allowed the Tigers just 13 yards of total offense, may have people checking the record books after the game.

Already improving from last year’s 2-9 season, the Blue Jays traveled proudly back to Carrollton and Banks, whereas last year’s jamboree ended in a 14-14 tie.

Through the Lens…

With 2:30 remaining and a 3-point lead, solid downfield blocking from quarterback Robert McMahon helps seal the deal for Jesuit as Willie Robinson scampers for a 30-yard run and a first down.

With 2:30 remaining and a 3-point lead, a solid downfield block from QB Robert McMahon helps seal the deal for Jesuit as Willie Robinson scampers for a 30-yard run and a first down.

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By the Numbers…

Robert McMahon, QB: 6-10, 71 YDS, 19 rushing yds
Willie Robinson, RB: 10 CAR, 65 YDS, 1 TD

The format for the Hahnville Jamboree called for two 15-minute halves with regular stoppage time and three timeouts per half.

Scoring Summary

FIRST HALF (15:00) JHS HHS
FG
6:30
Max Scheurich 21 Yd Field Goal
 3 0
TD
6:12
Hahnville 95 Yd kickoff return (Extra Point)
 3 7
SECOND HALF (15:00) JHS HHS
TD
8:10
Willie Robinson 1 Yd Run (Max Scheurich Kick)
 10 7

In His Words…

Although the win doesn’t count towards regular season record, head football coach Mark Songy called it “a momentum builder.”

“I found out a lot about our team tonight…we were really scrappy out there,” Coach Songy said after the game. “We were lights-out defensively against an explosive team, one that will go far in the playoffs. We had to come from behind and dig deep to get the W. I’m pumped about that, and I really do love this team.”

On the Horizon…

For their home opener at Tad Gormley, the Blue Jays will face the Eagles of Warren Easton on Thursday, Aug. 30. The Jays and Eagles will be featured in NOLA.com’s fifth season of broadcasting football. What an exciting game it will be as Jesuit faces a Warren Easton team that is coming off of a 10-3 overall record last season. The Eagles are projected to be a top 3 team in 2018 by NOLA.com’s Top 18 list. “Consistency,” said Coach Songy. “It’s going to be about consistency in how we prepare [for Easton] this upcoming week. And our bunch prepares really well.”

Read More…

NOLA.com | Jesuit stuffs Hahnville offense hours after Tigers receive stiff penalty

TheAdvocate.com | Jesuit edges Hahnville in Tigers jamboree

Important Links for Jesuit Football…

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Jesuit Football (10) vs. Hahnville (7), Hahnville Jamboree, Aug. 24, 2018

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    ...and another great block came from quarterback Robert McMahon, who ran in front of Robinson all the way to the...
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    In the spirit of the Jamboree, Willie Robinson, Freddie Washington, and Perry Ganci grab a post-game victory meal before hitting the buses.
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    Defensive captain Marc Dougherty, a senior, leads the huddle break.
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    Senior quarterback Robert McMahon listens in the huddle after the victory.
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    Coach Songy leads the team in a sequence of prayers after the hard-fought defensive battle.
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    Players shake hands after the game.
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    Head coach Mark Songy walks across midfield to shake hands with Hahnville's head coach.
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    Junior lineman Max McMahon is pumped after the big run.
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    ...Hahnville 25-yard line!
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    On third and goal, quarterback Robert McMahon stands in shotgun formation to hand the ball off to running back Willie Robinson.
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    With 2:30 remaining and a 3-point lead, it was solid blocking that helped seal the deal for Jesuit as Willie Robinson scampers for a 30-yard run and a first down. The first big block came from senior tackle Jacob Kieff (#70), ...
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    Senior wide receiver Noah Varnado catches a screen pass.
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    The Jesuit cheerleaders lead the crowd after a great play.
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    Senior cornerback Ethan Kerrigan knocks the ball carrier out of bounds with support from safety Cameron Helm.
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    Defensive end Perry Ganci makes a diving tackle.
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    Linebacker Marc Dougherty (#43) stares down the Hahnville quarterback.
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    Kicker Max Scheurich converts the point after.
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    Robinson scores the winning touchdown on third and goal!