In Spring Practice Game, Blue Jays Put on a Show, But Have a Long Way to Go
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Rising senior tailback Charles Jackson (7) takes a handoff from quarterback
Trey LaForge in a spring practice game the Jays played at Tad Gormley
Stadium on Tuesday, May 14 against Northshore.
A spring practice game that Jesuit played on Tuesday, May 14 against the Northshore Panthers yielded a variety of reactions — not all of them wrapped in grimaces and frowns — from Blue Jay head coach Wayde Keiser ’78.
One of the more positive outcomes from the two-hour glorified scrimmage was rising senior tailback Charles Jackson, whose hard running was duly noted by the coaches as well as the parents in the spectators’ gallery. Jackson finished with 68 yards rushing and an additional 48 yards in receptions.
Trey LaForge, the Blue Jays’ rising senior quarterback, completed a 24-yard touchdown pass to Nathan Zimmer, another rising senior, during the timed period of the game. LaForge threw for more than 150 yards.
“We did some things well and found some areas where we need work,” said Keiser at the conclusion of the game. “That is what spring training is all about. If we’re going to compete in the fall, we’re going to have to get better, and with hard work this summer, we will.”
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Football vs. Northshore, Spring Game, May 14, 2013
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Under the lights at Tad Gormley Stadium... -
...defensive coordinator Troy Baglio prepares his troops: Jack Hebert (95), Robert Lobrano (55), and Stephen Brown (88). -
Spring is a time for strength building, conditioning, and learning football fundamentals... -
...such as wrapping up on tackles. -
Defensive back Justin Helm (14) makes a solo tackle for the Blue Jays. -
Linebacker Cooper Lemoine (34) joins a host of his teammates to bring down a Northshore runner. -
Without last year’s starting quarterback, offensive coordinator Chris Lamothe knows there will be some growing pains with this year’s squad. -
Quarterback Trey LaForge hands off to tailback Charles Jackson (7). Jackson saw considerable playing time in 2012. -
One Blue Jay who could be blocking for Jackson in the fall is fullback Aubrey Champlin (44). -
Wide receiver Peter Kim makes a nice catch and heads for the sideline. -
Wide receiver Daron Wilford (25) leaves a defender in the dust. -
Quarterback Trey LaForge hits receiver Jon Marc Daniels (81) on an out route. -
Quarterback Adam Waguespack (18) on a keeper -
In the “off-limits” red jersey, kicker Crew Jacobs nails an extra-point. -
Head caoch Wayde Keiser ’78 reminds his team that preparation and hard work are what lead to success on the gridiron and in life.
