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Two Unbeaten Rivals Slug It Out On the Gridiron, But Blue Jays Sustain an Ever So Slight Pummel by Rummel, 38-17

Posted October 28, 2012 / Last updated August 6, 2013

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On the first play from scrimmage for the Blue Jays, senior quarterback Tanner Lee throws a perfect strike to senior wide receiver Matt Hackney, who is off to the races, outrunning the Raiders’ secondary and scoring an 80-yard touchdown. The Jesuit fans went wild with excitement while the Rummel side of the field stood in stunned silence.

Raiders End Jesuit’s 17-Regular Game Winning Streak Before Large Crowd at Joe Yenni Stadium

On the first play from scrimmage for the Blue Jays, senior quarterback Tanner Lee
throws a perfect strike to senior wide receiver Matt Hackney, who is off to the
races, outrunning the Raiders’ secondary and scoring an 80-yard touchdown.
The Jesuit fans went wild with excitement while the Rummel side of the field
stood in stunned silence.

The fifth-ranked Jays fought a valiant skirmish against Rummel on Saturday, October 27 at Joe Yenni Stadium, but the top-ranked Raiders won this battle, which was a lot closer than the final score of 38-17.

Nola.com Recap of the Jesuit vs. Rummel Game

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Football vs. Rummel, Oct. 28, 2012

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    Minnard and quarterback Tanner Lee celebrate the TD. With the PAT by Crew Jacobs the Jays take the lead 17-16. But not for long.
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    Quarterback Tanner Lee fires a pass...
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    The Blue Jay Marching Band entertains the crowd at halftime.
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    With all his receivers covered, Tanner Lee has to scramble.
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    Tanner Lee finds Dontayue Fly for a gain, but not enough for a first down.
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    Freshman kicker Crew Jacobs kicks this 33-yard field goal with a little more than four minutes left in the third quarter to cut the Rummel lead to 16-10.
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    Raider quarterback Damian Williams escapes the clutches of senior defensive lineman Andrew Joseph.
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    Matt Hackney makes a nice catch to keep the drive alive as the third quarter ends.
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    Senior running back Kalan Minnard sees the left side is jammed, so he improvises and heads to the right. He slips a couple of tackles and runs 28 yards for a touchdown as the fourth quarter begins.
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    ... to senior wide receiver Mitch Alexander, who makes a leaping catch for a 25-yard gain.The first half ends with Rummel ahead, 16-7.
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    Quarterback Tanner Lee cannot find an open receiver and is brought down at the line of scrimmage.
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    After the final whistle, the two rivals line up at mid-field.
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    Senior offensive lineman Jacob Campos (72) and Patrick Tullier (70) are probably already analyzing the team’s first loss in 17 regular season games.
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    Brother Billy Dardis, S.J., moderator of the Jesuit cheerleaders, is joined by Jayson and the team in singing the Alma Mater.
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    The Jays and their fans sing the Alma Mater.
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    The faces in the Jesuit crowd say it all.
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    Coach Wayde Keiser encourages the Jays to understand the mistakes they made, resolve to do better, and move on.
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    A Raider’s two-fisted grip proves just enough of a distraction for senior wide receiver Dontayue Fly.
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    Debo Jones, a 2012 Blue Jay alumnus now playing for LSU, sits quietly amongst the players in the locker room as they listen to assistant coach Chris Lamothe give final instructions to the offense.
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    The Blue Jays take the field.
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    Captains for the game: Ryan Helm (26), Matt Hackney (17), Trey Legier (80), and William Wall (4)
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    On the first play from scrimmage for the Blue Jays, senior quarterback Tanner Lee throws a perfect strike to senior wide receiver Matt Hackney...
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    Hackney outruns the Raiders’ secondary and scores an 80-yard touchdown.
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    When a Raider fumbles this punt, three Blue Jays are there to pounce on it: junior linebacker Colby Simoneaux, who is closest, recovers for Jesuit. Assisting are senior defensive back Quint Crozier (behind Simoneaux) and senior tight end Jacob Meariman (85).
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    The Jesuit crowd goes wild while the other side stands in stunned silence.
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    Senior running back Ben Schiro escapes one Raider and lands a stiff arm on the next one before being brought down for a short gain.
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    Sophomore running back Charles Jackson sees daylight, albeit briefly, and is brought down at the line of scrimmage.
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    Safety William Wall will not let go of Raider quarterback Damian Williams, dragging him down after a short gain.
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    Right spot, right time: Senior cornerback Josh DeBlieux intercepts a Raider pass to give the Jesuit defense a brief respite.
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    Senior defensive back Trey Legier prepares to tackle Raider quarterback Damian Williams.
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    Senior defensive back Ryan Helm catches this Raider runner who is close to crossing the goal line...
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    ... Before the runner hits the deck, the ball pops out into the endzone...
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    ... And the Jays are there to cover it up. While one ref signals touchdown for the Raiders, the other refs rule the play a fumble and a touchback, and the ball comes out to the 20-yard line.