Jesuit Defeats Brother Martin, 17-14, to Advance to Regional Playoff Game Next Friday

Junior defensive back Dillon Knight (28) intercepts a pass with less than 30 seconds remaining to snuff all hope for the Crusaders.
For the second time this season, the Blue Jays beat the Crusaders, 17-14, this time in Friday’s opening bi-district round of the state playoffs for the Catholic League.
And for the second time this season (and for the second time in two weeks), Jesuit will once again tangle with St. Augustine in a regional playoff game next Friday, Nov. 22, at Tad Gormley Stadium. Tentative kickoff time is 7 p.m. with Jesuit as the visiting team (Roosevelt Mall side of stadium). Check back for ticket information.
Check Back for a Photo Gallery of the Jesuit – Brother Martin Playoff Game.
Read More:
New Orleans Advocate: Interception Seals Jesuit’s 17-14 Win Over Brother Martin
Nola.com: Trey LaForge, Jesuit Hold Off a Surging Brother Martin, 17-14, to Advance in Division I Playoffs
MaxPreps.com: Jesuit enters state Top 25
View the LHSAA Playoff Results and Brackets
Galleries
Football vs. Bro. Martin, Nov. 15, 2013
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Senior receiver Daron Wilford (35) celebrates with junior tight end Foster Moreau (82) after Moreau's 32-yard touchdown grab from Trey LaForge. Moreau finished with six catches for 124 yards.
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After the singing of the Alma Mater, Blue Jay coaches, players, and fans begin to focus on their next playoff game against St. Augustine.
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Seniors from both schools, many of whom played together on playgrounds across the area, say "nice game" to each other for the last time.
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Trey LaForge runs every offensive coordinator's favorite play, the victory formation.
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With sophomore safety Mark Beebe (22) in the vicinity, junior Dillon Knight (28) intercepts a Crusader pass in the final minute to seal the playoff win.
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Senior Jorge Abadin with a sign of support in the student section
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Sophomore wide-receiver Kalija Lipscomb (17) is a threat in the slot or on the outside.
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The bi-district playoff game was much closer than the regular-season match-up that Jesuit won, 20-0.
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More Mills, who scored on a 21-yard TD run
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Sophomore Jakirai Wiley (4) in his role as returner
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Serving as Blue Jay captains are, from left, seniors Jimmy Mickler, Jason Crumb, Nathan Zimmer, and Jack Hebert.
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Chris Mills protects the ball as the Jays grind it out on the ground.
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Flying in a "V" formation, the Blue Jay Marching Band and Jayettes, entertain the crowd at halftime.
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Defensive end Jack Hebert unwraps an early Christmas present -- the ball. Jays lead 10-7 at the break.
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With junior Michael McMahon (41) protecting and junior Harrison Daste (39) holding, sophomore place kicker Crew Jacobs nails a 34-yard field goal.
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Junior running back Malcolm Ben (21) looks for running room on the right side of his line.
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Jack Hebert (95) beats his block to pressure the Crusader QB.
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Chris Mills runs with authority.
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Protecting junior quarterback Trey LaForge are sophomore John Sewell (60), freshman Corey Dublin (67), and junior running back Chris Mills (25).