Jays Take First Catholic League Loss to Curtis, 23-0

Posted October 10, 2018 / Last updated October 12, 2018

The Jesuit football team took its first loss since August on Friday night at Tulane’s Yulman Stadium, falling 23-0 to the Catholic League No. 1 seed, John Curtis (6-0, 2-0).

Ranked first in the state by The Advocate‘s Super 10 Large School Poll and NOLA.com‘s Louisiana Sports Writers Association Prep Football Polls, the Curtis Patriots played stifling defense and prevented Jesuit (4-2, 2-1) from reaching 100 total yards on offense. Unable to develop any offensive rhythm, the Blue Jays’ defense was forced to spend far too much time on the field, explained head football coach Mark Songy.

The Blue Jays’ defense gave up seven points in the first half and 23 total, a number which falls in the middle of their “points allowed” list this season. Jesuit allowed 27 in the season-opening loss to Warren Easton, 24 in the win against St. Paul’s, 19 against Central, 21 in the nail-biting victory over St. Augustine, and just seven against Holy Cross.

Through the Lens…

View the Photo Gallery from the Jesuit-Curtis Football Game

By the Numbers…

Jesuit: 75 yards of total offense (66 rushing, 9 passing)
John Curtis: 274 yards of total offense (168 rushing, 106 passing)

Passing: Robert McMahon, 3-12, 9 YDS, 2 INT
Rushing: Brayton Whittington, 17 CAR, 94 YDS; Willie Robinson, 6-0; R. McMahon, 5-0; Team (-38)
Receiving: Noah Varnado, 1 REC, 6 YDS; Luke Besh, 1-0; B. Whittington, 1-3

Scoring Summary

FIRST QUARTER		JHS	JCC
	TD 1:00 Shane Goins 22-yard run	0	7
SECOND QUARTER – NO SCORING		0	7
THIRD QUARTER
	TD 7:32 Cory Wren 5-yard run	0	14
FOURTH QUARTER
	FG 7:40 Austin McCready 41-yard Field Goal	0	17
	TD 6:14 Joel Taylor 22-yard pass from Collin Guggenheim	0	23

In His Words…

“We just couldn’t get anything going offensively,” Jesuit coach Mark Songy said. “They’re an exceptional defensive football team, and they’re very patient offensively.

“Our defense did play well for quite a while, but offensively we couldn’t couldn’t get any kind of rhythm, and it’s a credit to how good John Curtis’ defense is. We kept leaving our defense on the field.”

“I think Curtis should be (ranked) No. 1 in the state,” Coach Songy added.

On the Horizon…

Jesuit travels to Joe Yenni Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 13, to take on Rummel for its week 7 game. The game kicks off at 7:00 p.m.

Galleries

Week 6: Jesuit (0) vs. John Curtis (23), Yulman Stadium, Oct. 5, 2018

Captains meet at midfield for the coin toss.
The MCJROTC Color Guard presents the colors.
Jesuit lines up for the singing of the national anthem.
On fourth and goal, the Jesuit defensive line and linebackers prevent the Curtis player from a touchdown.
Vincent Loguidice celebrates after the defense's big goal-line stand on Curtis's first drive of the game.
Members of the offensive line get set for the first possession.
Wide receiver Brenden Berggren
Members of the Gizzard hit their hands against the Tulane stadium walls to create an echo.
With support from Owen Melville, Roman Bankston makes a tackle.
The offensive line create running room.
Receiver Noah Varnado stiff-arms the Patriot defensive back.
Jesuit waits for Curtis players to pass before going to the halftime locker rooms.
The Jayettes line up for the halftime show.
Drummer Michael Paul Fine prepares for the performance.
Cornerback Vincent Loguidice checks with the referee before a crucial punt, returned by...
...Berggren.
Senior safety Cameron Helm calls the defense over for a quick huddle.
Perry Ganci snaps his helmet into place.
Varnado lines up to start a new drive.
Max Scheurich punts the ball out of the end zone.
Quarterback Robert McMahon hands the ball to Willie Robinson.
After playing quality defense, Vincent Loguidice mans up on the outside receiver.
Helm stops the ball carrier.
Blue Jays sing the alma mater.

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