Home, Sweet Homecoming

Posted October 4, 2014 / Last updated July 13, 2015

Blue Jays Score Six TDs in First Half and Rout the Warriors

The Blue Jays are pumped and ready to play as they take the field.

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It was a sweet Homecoming Friday night for the Jesuit Blue Jays and their fans.

The Jays unleashed an explosive offense against the East Jefferson Warriors, scoring six touchdowns before the Homecoming Court was even presented at halftime.

That’s all the scoring the Jays did as they routed the Warriors, 40-14, winning their fourth consecutive game and setting up the first of what should be several showdowns this season when Jesuit and Holy Cross tangle next Friday, October 10 at Tad Gormley Stadium. Kick off for this Great American Rivalry is 7:15 p.m., preceded by a tailgate event at 5 p.m. on the Marconi side of the stadium.

Michael McMahon picks up a first down in the opening minutes of the game. He scored two touchdowns.

Against East Jeff, the Jays enjoyed a rare easy go, one which may not present itself again for the rest of the season. The Warriors that the Jays played Friday are quite a different team from last year’s, which dealt Jesuit its only shutout of the season, 21-0 and went on to win the state championship in Class 4A.

That was then and this is now as Jesuit took the opening kickoff and marched down the field almost unimpeded. Fullback Michael McMahon scored the first of his two touchdowns when he rammed through the goal line on a 3-yard run. It was like like opening an offensive spigot. On the kickoff, the Jays’ defense held and Jesuit’s Chris Mills was soon scampering 26 yards into the end zone for the first of his two TDs.

On the ensuing kickoff, the Warriors fumbled and Jesuit’s Dillon Knight and Jandon Briscoe recovered. Seconds before the 1st quarter ended, Hunter Robert bulled his way across the goal from 1-yard out. Jesuit 19, East Jefferson 0. The Jays failed to convert after their first two TDs. Crew Jacobs’ kick after the first score went wide. After Mills scored, Jesuit went for two but the pass was incomplete. Jacobs’ kicked the PATs after the next four touchdowns.

While the first three TDs for the Jays were runs, the next three were Trey LaForge passes with the first going 7 yards to tight end Foster Moreau. McMahon hauled in a 40-yard pass and Mills a 30-yarder for their second scores. LaForge completed 13 of 19 passes for 212 yards (all in the first half). Mills tallied 76 yards on seven carries.

Jesuit amassed 405 yards of offense – 185 rushing and 220 passing. The Jays had 19 first downs, 17 of which were in the first half. The Jays’ defense held the Warriors to 153 yards of offense (109 rushing, 44 passing).

In the second half, head coach Mark Songy pretty much cleared the bench and gave the team’s sophomores and some juniors valuable playing time.

N.O. Advocate: Early onslaught pushes Jesuit past East Jefferson

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Football 2014 (Week 5, Homecoming): Jesuit vs. East Jefferson; Friday, October 3

Nothing is worse for an opposing runner than to see big Zack Robert squarely in the way.
The scoreboard reflects Mills's TD before Crew Jacobs adds the extra point. The touchdown comes as time expires in the first half. Coming off the field are five jubilant Jays: QB Trey LaForge (11), wide receiver Taylor Bendeck (18), and running backs Charles Jackson (9), Chris Mills (25), and Malcolm Ben (21).
The Blue Band's xylophone section consists of four musicians, from left, sophomore Ian Doskey, junior Dane Castillo, and sophomores Seth Reed and Colton Bell.
At halftime, Jayson meets and greets the crowd just outside the stadium's entrance. Jayson is always "on," meeting the little ones, being patient, never frightful, easy-going, and fun-loving. Everyone loves Jayson.
Kyle DiMarco (29) and Christian Marks (45) wrestle this Warrior to the turf.
Malcolm Ben returns a punt as his teammates try to spring him loose. From left are Michael McMahon (41), Jonathan Legier (58), Aubrey Champlin (40), and Harrison Daste (39).
Jesuit's reserve quarterback Peter Hontas (15) fires a pass.
Justin Helm puts the wrap on this Warrior.
Defensive back Christian Marks makes a valiant effort to stop this Warrior.
After Michael McMahon scores Jesuit's fifth TD (his second of the night), it's Chris Mills's turn once again. With the Jays knocking on the door again on the Warriors' 30-yard line, Mills gathers in a Trey LaForge pass and out-sprints his opponent into the end zone.
Christian Marks brings down this Warrior.
Will McMahon jumps on a Warrior fumble...
... McMahon's fumble recovery energizes not only himself, but also Jonathan Legier, who appears to be lifted off his feet.
Peter Hontas feels the pressure and hurriedly gets off a pass that's intercepted...
This Warrior picks up some yardage before being brought down by Seth Pohlmann (80) and Daniel DeGrange (59).
As time expires, the two teams meet on the field and Foster Moreau shakes hands with the East Jefferson coach.
The players, students, and fans sing the Alma Mater.
A message from senior Jack Marzullo: Be at the Great American Rivalry game Friday evening, October 10 to cheer the Jays to victory over the Holy Cross Tigers.
Junior wide receiver Malachi Hull makes a nice reception and drags a Warrior for a few extra yards.
The Blue Jay captains are quarterback Trey LaForge (11), tight end Foster Moreau (82), defensive tackle and fullback Hunt Robert (51), and cornerback Dillon Knight (28). The Warriors won the toss and elected to kick off to the Jays to start the game.
Jesuit's MCJROTC Color Guard marches to the middle of the field for the playing of our National Anthem. From left: seniors Evan Flynn and Matt Subervielle, juniors William Waguespack and Rodney Schaubhut, and senior Tyler Fox.
Michael McMahon picks up a first down in the opening minutes of the game. In the first half, he scored two touchdowns - the first one a run from 3 yards out and the second, a 40-yard touchdown reception tossed by Trey LaForge (background).
Chris Mills sees an opening and picks up a first down. A few plays later, he takes a handoff and darts up the middle, running 26 yards to the end zone for the Jays' second score.
Chris Mills's adrenalin kicks in after he scores his first TD of the game.
When the Jays score, the flag runners crank it up.
The Jays kick off and a mix-up amongst the Warriors results in a fumble...
... The Jays are all over the loose ball with Dillon Knight (28) and Jandon Briscoe (3) protecting it.
Flanked by the Jesuit Cheerleaders, the Blue Jays are pumped and ready to play as they take the field.
Behind the blocking of the likes of Emerson Wenzel (79) and Corey Dublin (74), Hunt Robert (51) assumes the fullback position and carries the ball across the goal line for a 1-yard TD, Jesuit's third of the game and the first quarter isn't even over.
The Jesuit Cheerleaders are ready for the next kickoff. And the next one... and the one after that...
Center John Sewell (60) and Emerson Wenzel (79) open up a cavernous hole for running back Charles Jackson.
In the second quarter, Trey LaForge floats a pass over the head of tight end Foster Moreau, who tips the ball, maintains his balance, and makes a spectacular catch. He's tackled on the two-yard line, but Moreau bulls his way over the goal for Jesuit's fourth TD of the game.
With Harrison Daste holding, Crew Jacobs sends this one through the uprights. Jacobs missed after the first touchdown and the Jays failed to convert a two-pointer after the second touchdown, Jacobs was 4-for-5 against East Jeff.
Harrison Daste has this receiver cornered.
The Blue Jay Marching Band and the Jayettes put on terrific shows, although the entertainment is more subdued because of the presentation of the Homecoming Court.