Football Goes to the Wire with Destrehan, Falls 28-23

Posted October 29, 2018 / Last updated November 5, 2018

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In a hard-fought non-district battle, the Jesuit football team fell to the Wildcats of Destrehan, 28-23, on Friday night at Tad Gormley. The Wildcats (8-1) scored two 60-yard touchdowns in the third quarter, but the Blue Jays (5-4, 3-2) mounted a serious comeback in the fourth quarter with two red-zone scores. 

That comeback effort ended when Max Scheurich‘s onside kick with 1:21 to play was recovered by Destrehan. The Wildcats, who led by four at the half and finished with a five-point win, put up more points (28) than any other team the Jesuit defense has faced this season. 

Despite its tough result, the football game featured two celebrations, one before the game and one at halftime. For Senior Night, the team honored the Class of 2019 players and their parents before the coin toss. At halftime, the student council presented the 2018 Homecoming Court and crowned this year’s queen. 

View the Senior Night Photo Gallery 

Through the Lens…

Receiver Noah Varnado comes down with a huge catch on a long pass play that leads to a Willie Robinson touchdown run.

View the Photo Gallery of the Jesuit-Destrehan Football Game

By the Numbers…

Jesuit: 333 yards of total offense (106 rushing, 227 passing)
Destrehan: 278 
yards of total offense (99 rushing, 179 passing)

Passing: Robert McMahon, 21-34, 227 yards, 2 TD, INT.
Rushing: Willie Robinson, 7-33, 1 TD; Brayton Whittington, 15-62; Robert McMahon, 11-11.
Receiving: Brenden Berggren, 3-23, TD; Win Schibler, 1-2, TD, Noah Varnado, 6-69; Luke Besh, 3-46; Luke LaForge, 3-42; Will Moran, 2-15.

Scoring Summary
FIRST QUARTER JHS DHS
TD
9:07
John Emery 1-yard run
Mike Ehrmann kick
0 7
FG
4:38
Max Scheurich 28-yard Field Goal
3 7
TD
2:15
Willie Robinson 4-yard run
Max Scheurich kick
10 7
SECOND QUARTER    
TD
9:44
Quincy Brown 3-yd pass from Harold Blood
Mike Ehrmann kick
10 14
THIRD QUARTER     
TD
4:04
John Emery 60-yard run
Mike Ehrmann kick
10 21
  TD
1:31
Quincy Brown 61-yd pass from H. Blood
Mike Ehrmann kick
10 28
FOURTH QUARTER    
TD
6:35
Win Schibler 2-yd pass from Robert McMahon
2-pt. conversion failed
16 28
TD
1:21
Brenden Berggren 3-yard pass from McMahon
Max Scheurich kick
23 28

In His Words…

“I’m really proud of our guys,” head football coach Mark Songy said. “It looked like we were completely out of it at 28-10 and we just kept fighting back. I’ve got to tell you, I’m not surprised by that with the way we practice, and our thought process and the way we work. We’ve got a great group of kids.” 

On the Horizon…

For its final game of the regular season, Jesuit faces Brother Martin (5-4, 2-3) at Tad Gormley with kickoff set for 7:00 p.m. The Jays look to guarantee themselves a winning season with a victory over the Crusaders.

Read More…

NOLA.com | Destrehan 28, Jesuit 23: Harold Blood throws 2 TDs as Wildcats thwart comeback