LaForge to Lipscomb Times Four Dooms Wildcats

Posted September 21, 2014 / Last updated September 23, 2014

In Their First Game Before a Home Crowd, Blue Jays Pounce on Central High of Baton Rouge, 35-6

Wide receiver Kalija Lipscomb is about to score the second of his 4 touchdowns for the Jays against Central High. Lipscomb was accompanied by a couple of big blockers, junior Austin Reed (72) and senior Brad Gaudet (65).

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Jesuit unleashed the lethal duo of senior quarterback Trey LaForge and junior wide receiver Kalija Lipscomb on Central High of Baton Rouge with the pair combining on pass plays that yielded four touchdowns during Friday evening’s home-opener for the Blue Jays at Tad Gormley Stadium.

Quarterback Trey LaForge threw four touchdown passes to wide receiver Kalija Lipscomb in Jesuit’s 35-6 win over Central High of Baton Rouge on Friday night at Tad Gormley Stadium.

A fifth touchdown was scored late in the game by sophomore running back Connor Prouet, who with several other sophomores and juniors came off the bench mid-way through the 4th quarter when the Jays pretty much had the Wildcats rolled over and tamed. Prouet’s 1-yard run shut the cage on the visiting Wildcats.

LaForge, looking poised and confident leading the offense, completed mostly short passes to Lipscomb, who has emerged as the Jays’ wide receiver most likely to create chaos among cornerbacks.

Lipscomb caught four special passes from LaForge and did the rest on his own (with key blocks, of course), scoring four touchdowns that went down as 17, 16, 12, and 14 yards.

LaForge threw 22 passes, completing 16 for 155 yards. Lipscomb caught 8 of those passes for 97 yards.

Jesuit’s defense was tenacious, holding the Wildcats to 127 yards rushing and 73 yards passing, with most of that yardage yielded late in the game.

The Jays kicked off to the Wildcats to start the game and on the second play, Jesuit defensive back Mark Beebe intercepted a pass. Beebe, a junior, was making his first start of the season after being sidelined with an injury for the past month. The interception provided a shot of adrenalin to the Jays.

About 90 seconds later, Lipscomb crossed the goal line for the Jays’ first score.

Junior Crew Jacobs was perfect on 5 extra points while his one field goal attempt at 40 yards fell short.

The Jays (2-1) travel to Florida on Friday, September 26 to play Pensacola High, a rivalry that was renewed last season as the Tigers lost to Jesuit at Tad Gormley Stadium. This season, it’s the Jays’ turn to visit the Tigers at their home stadium in Pensacola.

Pre-game ticket prices are set at $5 each for adults, students, and children. All tickets purchased at the gate are $6 each. Tickets will be on sale at the switchboard on Wednesday and Thursday of this week from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Tickets will not be sold on Friday. Student IDs and season passes will not be accepted at the gate.

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Football 2014 (Week 3): Jesuit vs. Central High (Baton Rouge); Friday, September 19

Fullback Michael McMahon gains a few yards up the middle.
Charles Jackson, trailed by wide receiver Malachi Hull (6) and tight end Foster Moreau (82), finds daylight along Jesuit's sideline...
... Charles Jackson is cheered on by his teammates and assistant coach Benny Baptiste '81...
...With teammates and fans urging him on, Charles Jackson keeps going, going, and going towards the Wildcats' goal...
... Charles Jackson is finally pushed out of bounds at the 6-yard-line.
Mark Beebe (22) and Justin Helm (14) team up on double coverage, but the ref throws a flag for interference.
On the very next play, defensive back Justin Helm makes a great save in the end zone.
The Blue Jay Band and the Jayettes entertain the crowd at halftime.
The Jayettes catch their breaths after a terrific performance.
When quarterback Trey LaForge finds his receivers covered, he does not hesitate to run.
Trey LaForge prepares to loft a pass to one of his receivers, but on this play, it's incomplete.
Trey LaForge looks to the sideline, turns the corner, and picks up enough yardage for a 1st down.
Cornerback Justin Helm is about to get some help from linebacker Mitchell Melito in bringing down this Wildcat.
Kalija Lipscomb hauls in a 12-yard pass from Trey LaForge for the Blue Jays' 3rd TD.
The routine on kickoffs calls for double-decker cheerleaders.
Against the Wildcats, Trey LaForge completed 16 of 22 passes for 155 yards.
Back-up quarterback Peter Hontas hands off to Connor Prouet, who makes a big gain on this play. Later, Prouet scores on a i-yard run to give the Blue Jays a 35-0 lead. Jesuit's defense yielded a single TD late in the game but the Wildcats missed the extra point.
The Jays and the Wildcats meet on the field after the game.
The team and the fans sing the Alma Mater.
The Jesuit cheerleaders sing the Alma Mater.
Kalija Lipscomb is interviewed after the game.
Coach Songy tells his players they are getting better each week.
The Blue Jays are already preparing for their visit to Florida on Friday, September 26, to play the Pensacola Tigers.
The Blue Jay Band launches into the Jesuit Fight Song.
Jesuit cheerleaders are right in tune.
The Jays emerge from the tunnel at Tad Gormley Stadium, ready for their first home game of the 2014 season.
With their arms locked, Jesuit's captains walk towards mid-field for the coin toss and to meet their counterparts from Central High. The senior captains for Jesuit's 2014 team are quarterback Trey LaForge (11), defensive back Dillon Knight (28), defensive lineman/ fullback Hunter Robert (51), and tight end Foster Moreau (82).
Members of Jesuit's MCJROTC Color Guard begin their march to mid-field. From left, seniors Evan Flynn and John Grieco, junior William Waguespack, and seniors Matthew Subervielle and Kyle Szeszycki.
The National Anthem is played by the Blue Jay Marching Band.
Crew Jacobs kicks off to the visiting Wildcats.
Zack Robert has this Wildcat wrapped up for no gain on the first play from scrimmage.
Defensive back Mark Beebe intercepts a Wildcat pass on the second play of the game. Beebe was making his first start since an injury sidelined him about a month ago.
Beebe's interception stokes the Blue Jays who are already fired up - the Jays on the field and the ones in the stands.
Running back Chris Mills dodges a Wildcat for a 1st down.
Wide receiver Kalija Lipscomb catches a Trey LaForge pass in the flats and turns it on, scoring a 17-yard touchdown. It's the 1st of 4 touchdowns LaForge and Lipscomb choreograph for the game, which is not even 3 minutes old.
Jayson's ready for some Blue Jay football.
Defensive end Zack Robert (92), linebackers Jonathan Giardina (43) and Robert Lobrano (55), and defensive lineman Hunter Robert (51) drag down the Wildcats' quarterback.
Zack Robert and Dillon Knight (28) stop another run by the Wildcats' quarterback as Mitchell Melito (38) and Hunter Robert (55) swoop in.
Head Coach Mark Songy and assistant coach Dan DeVun III '08 (right) raise their voices so the players on the punt return team can hear their instructions.
A Wildcats' punt is allowed to hit the turf deep in Jesuit's territory. For a moment, it looks as if the punt will be downed by the Wildcats, but return specialist Jakirai Wiley (4) seizes the opportunity. He scoops up the football, eyes an opening, and starts running, leaving at least six Wildcats in his wake...
... Jakirai Wiley cuts this way and that way, and it appears that he might go all the way. However, a Wildcat saved a TD with a shoestring tackle of Wiley at mid-field.
Hunter Robert picks up a crucial 1st down to keep the Jays' drive alive.
Chris Mills picks up a few yards on this carry.
Foster Moreau catches a short pass over the middle and is close to carrying his tackler into the red zone.
Kalija Lipscomb races 16 yards after catching a short pass from Trey LaForge to score the second of their 4 touchdowns. Accompanying Lipscomb down field are linemen Austin Reed (72) and Brad Gaudet (65).
Once again, Crew Jacobs was perfect on 5 PATs. Harrison Daste is the holder. Jacobs also handled two punts.