Football Goes to the Wire with Destrehan, Falls 28-23

Posted October 29, 2018 / Last updated November 5, 2018

In a hard-fought non-district battle, the Jesuit football team fell to the Wildcats of Destrehan, 28-23, on Friday night at Tad Gormley. The Wildcats (8-1) scored two 60-yard touchdowns in the third quarter, but the Blue Jays (5-4, 3-2) mounted a serious comeback in the fourth quarter with two red-zone scores.

That comeback effort ended when Max Scheurich‘s onside kick with 1:21 to play was recovered by Destrehan. The Wildcats, who led by four at the half and finished with a five-point win, put up more points (28) than any other team the Jesuit defense has faced this season.

Despite its tough result, the football game featured two celebrations, one before the game and one at halftime. For Senior Night, the team honored the Class of 2019 players and their parents before the coin toss. At halftime, the student council presented the 2018 Homecoming Court and crowned this year’s queen.

View the Senior Night Photo Gallery

Through the Lens…

Receiver Noah Varnado comes down with a huge catch on a long pass play that leads to a Willie Robinson touchdown run.

View the Photo Gallery of the Jesuit-Destrehan Football Game

By the Numbers…

Jesuit: 333 yards of total offense (106 rushing, 227 passing)
Destrehan: 278 yards of total offense (99 rushing, 179 passing)

Passing: Robert McMahon, 21-34, 227 yards, 2 TD, INT.
Rushing: Willie Robinson, 7-33, 1 TD; Brayton Whittington, 15-62; Robert McMahon, 11-11.
Receiving: Brenden Berggren, 3-23, TD; Win Schibler, 1-2, TD, Noah Varnado, 6-69; Luke Besh, 3-46; Luke LaForge, 3-42; Will Moran, 2-15.

Scoring Summary

FIRST QUARTER		JHS	DHS
	TD 9:07 John Emery 1-yard run Mike Ehrmann kick	0	7
	FG 4:38 Max Scheurich 28-yard Field Goal	3	7
	TD 2:15 Willie Robinson 4-yard run Max Scheurich kick	10	7
SECOND QUARTER
	TD 9:44 Quincy Brown 3-yd pass from Harold Blood Mike Ehrmann kick	10	14
THIRD QUARTER
	TD 4:04 John Emery 60-yard run Mike Ehrmann kick	10	21
	TD 1:31 Quincy Brown 61-yd pass from H. Blood Mike Ehrmann kick	10	28
FOURTH QUARTER
	TD 6:35 Win Schibler 2-yd pass from Robert McMahon 2-pt. conversion failed	16	28
	TD 1:21 Brenden Berggren 3-yard pass from McMahon Max Scheurich kick	23	28

In His Words…

“I’m really proud of our guys,” head football coach Mark Songy said. “It looked like we were completely out of it at 28-10 and we just kept fighting back. I’ve got to tell you, I’m not surprised by that with the way we practice, and our thought process and the way we work. We’ve got a great group of kids.”

On the Horizon…

For its final game of the regular season, Jesuit faces Brother Martin (5-4, 2-3) at Tad Gormley with kickoff set for 7:00 p.m. The Jays look to guarantee themselves a winning season with a victory over the Crusaders.

Galleries

Week 9: Jesuit (23) vs. Destrehan, Tad Gormley Stadium, Oct. 26, 2018

Robinson celebrates with lineman Jacob Kieff and Max McMahon.
Defensive lineman Sonny Hazard shakes hands after the game.
Brenden Berggren holds on to the ball for a sideline touchdown catch, bringing the Jays within a score late in the fourth quarter.
...races past defenders for a huge gain!
Receiver Luke Besh catches a pass on a slant route and...
Schibler holds on to the ball as he stands up.
Fullback Win Schibler catches a touchdown pass.
Receiver Luke LaForge makes a big catch in the red zone.
Ganci sacks the Destrehan quarterback.
Quarterback Robert McMahon breaks a tackle for extra yardage.
Varnado spins past a tackler and gains a first down.
The pink and blue sky provides a scenic view over Tad Gormley Stadium as the sun sets and the stadium lights brighten.
The captains—Matthew Sauviac, Robert McMahon, Perry Ganci, and Mark Dougherty—prepare to take the field.
...flies to the outside for a touchdown!
...running back Willie Robinson. Lined up in a single-back set, Robinson takes a hand-off and...
Varnado's catch led the Jays to their first touchdown, scored by...
Receiver Noah Varnado comes down with a huge catch on a long pass play!
Senior captains Matthew Sauviac and Perry Ganci bring the Wildcat quarterback down together.
...and celebrates after the big play!
Safety William Hawkins flies down field during the kickoff, catches the return man before the 20-yard line, ...
Kicker Max Scheurich puts three points on the board after he converts on the field goal try.
Running back Brayton Whittington picks up a first down.
Receiver Brenden Berggren catches a ball along the sideline and turns up field.
The MCJROTC Color Guard march to the 50-yard line to present the colors.

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