Tigers Kick a Field Goal with Two Seconds Remaining to Defeat Jays, 16-13

Posted October 12, 2013 / Last updated October 28, 2013

Jesuit vs. Holy Cross lives up to its billing as a Great American Rivalry

Jesuit athletic director Dave Moreayu (right) presents the "Golden Football" to Holy Cross athletic director Mike Bujol. The Jays have maintained possession of the ball for some five years. With the Tigers' 16-13 win over the Jays, Holy Cross will keep the trophy on display at the school. The "Golden Football" is a symbol of the long-standing rivalry between the two teams, one of the five oldest rivalries in all of prep football. The game on Friday, Oct. 11 was the teams' 94th meeting. Jesuit's record against the Tigers is now 54-38-1.

Jesuit athletic director Dave Moreau (right) presents the “Golden Football” to Holy Cross athletic director Mike Bujol. The Jays have maintained possession of the ball for some five years. With the Tigers’ 16-13 win over the Jays, Holy Cross will keep the trophy on display at the school. The “Golden Football” is a symbol of the long-standing rivalry between the two teams, one of the five oldest rivalries in all of prep football. The game on Friday, Oct. 11 was the teams’ 94th meeting. Jesuit’s record against the Tigers is now 54-38-1.

The 94th meeting between Jesuit and Holy Cross was everything that fans of prep football relish — “Tailsgating,” a storied rivalry, a parade, honorees and past participants of the game, an MVP, trophies, tons of hoopla as well as a halftime show that dwarfs those put on by college teams.

For Jesuit fans, it was painful to watch the first half when the Jays had eight rushing plays for a minus five yards. For Tiger fans, it was equally painful to watch the second half. Holy Cross took a 13-3 lead at halftime, but almost self-destructed in quarters three and four. The Jays tied the game at 13 apiece with just under three minutes remaining.

But this was not to be the year for the Blue Jays. With only two seconds remaining, Holy Cross’s kicker booted a 35-yard field goal to snatch a victory from the beaks of Jays.

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Football vs. Holy Cross (Great American Rivalry), Oct. 11, 2013

A bunch of Tigers finally catch up to Charles Jackson and bring him down on the one-yard line while also unsuccessfully trying to strip him of the ball.
Jesuit's famous and friendly mascot, Jayson, greets the youngsters.
Linebacker Jimmy Mickler brings down this Tiger runner.
Jesuit's defense holds and forces the Tigers to punt. Charles Jackson waves his arm for a fair catch, but a Tiger gets too close and causes Jackson to lose the ball. Despite protests from Coach Wayde Keiser that Jackson was interferred with, the refs rule it a fumble recovered by the Tigers.
Defensive back Jakirai Wiley makes a great play deflecting this pass.
The defense holds the Tigers and forces a punt. As the defense comes off the field, Coach Keiser is there to thank them for their efforts.
Junior running back Chris Mills, who is just returning from an injury, was sent in on a few plays. On this play, he gains a few yards before dropping the ball. Fortunately, he recovered his own fumble.
As the fourth quarter begins, the Blue Jay cheerleaders walk over to visit their counterparts on the Holy Cross side.
Mark Beebe and Jimmy Mickler (53) join forces to break up this pass play, forcing the Tigers to punt once again.
Trey Laforge's pass to Kalija Lipscomb is almost picked off.
The coaches call for Charles Jackson to run the ball, which he does well, picking up a first down around mid-field.
With the Tigers focusing on covering Jesuit's big tight end, Foster Moreau (82), Trey LaForge throws to senior wide receiver Daron Wilford, who has to jump high to make the catch for another Blue Jay first down.
Malcolm Ben is sent up the middle where Trey LaForge finds him wide open for a big gain.
After catching the pass, Malcolm Ben is brought down around the 10-yard line, giving the Jays a first and goal.
Charles Jackson takes a turn and finds a big hole created by his offensive line, including juniors Jeff Whiite (64) and Brad Gaudet (65), and senior Mikey McCombs (74), Even Malcolm Ben (21) helps out his running mate by making sure Jackson has a clear path.
Charles Jackson looks like he will score a touchdown.
All 130 pounds of the 5'-4" Crew Jacobs goes into every kick. Here, he boots a 25-yard field goal to cut the Tigers' lead, 13-6.
Michael McMahon bulldozes his way through a wall of Tigers to score for the Blue Jays.
An elated Trey LaForge helps Michael McMahon to his feet after the senior fullback scores.
Jacob Pesquie holds for Crew Jacobs, who splits the uprights to make it a tie game, 13-13.
The banner bearers trot a few laps after their team scores a touchdown.
The student section is buzzing with energy and adrenaline after the Jays tie the score in the fourth quarter.
The Tigers try throwing another bomb to their big receiver. However, Mark Beebe (22) has a chance to hammer a huge nail in the Tigers' coffin when the errant throw catches him off guard.
Mark Beebe falls backwards and the ball slips from his grasp.
Senior linebacker Cooper Lemoine (34) jumps on this Tiger runner as Colby Simoneaux (54) and Justin Helm (14) close in.
With 22 seconds left on the game clock and Holy Cross sitting on Jesuit's 12-yard line, an exhausted Jesuit defense huddles during a time out.
Holy Cross runs one more play to get to the 10-yard line. With two seconds remaining, the Tigers send their field goal unit in for a 35-yard attempt. The Jays are hoping that Mark Beebe (22) can put a hand on the ball to send the game into overtime. The kick is up...
... And the field goal is perfect, giving the Tigers a 16-13 victory, their first win against the Jays in six years. The Holy Cross side goes wild.
The Jesuit side stands in stunned silence watching the Tigers celebrate. Many Jesuit fans remember the St. Paul's game in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. WIth two seconds remaining, the Wolves kicked a field goal to snatch a victory from the Jays.
The teams meet at mid-field as the scoreboard tells some of the story.
Jesuit athletic director Dave Moreau (right) presents the “Golden Football” to Holy Cross athletic director Mike Bujol. The Jays have maintained possession of the ball for some five years. With the Tigers’ 16-13 win over the Jays, Holy Cross will keep the trophy on display at the school. The “Golden Football” is a symbol of the long-standing rivalry between the two teams, one of the five oldest rivalries in all of prep football. The game on Friday, Oct. 11 was the teams’ 94th meeting. Jesuit’s record against the Tigers is now 54-38-1.
Coach Wayde Keiser talks to his team, telling them he is proud of the way they played. "Keep on competing," he tells the players. No doubt, these Jays will. Jesuit and Archbishop Shaw meet this Saturday, Oct. 21 at 2 p.m. at Tad Gormley Stadium.
Junior defensive back Justin Helm can only tackle this Tiger who hauls in a perfectly thrown pass.
The Jays were declared the underdogs in this edition of the Great American Rivalry by most of the sports prognosticators who picked the Tigers to win by one or more touchdowns.
Senior co-captains for the Blue Jays were running back Andre Chaumont (46), wide receiver Jon Marc Daniels (81), offensive lineman Luke St. Germain (71), and linebacker Jimmy Mickler (53).
Assistant defensive coaches Benny Baptiste (left) and Troy Baglio know the Jays have their work cut out for them against a potent Holy Cross offense.
Jesuit's MCJROTC Color Guard marches to the center of the field for the playing of our National Anthem by the Tigers' Marching Band.
Blue Jay students, parents, and alumni occupy choice real estate between the 30-yard lines.
Junior running back Malcolm Ben slips a tackle and uses freshman lineman Corey Dublin (67) as a shield to pick up a few additional yards.
Junior quarterback Trey LaForge takes the snap from sophomore center John Sewell (60).
Junior running back Charles Jackson missed a few of the early games because of an injury, but was in fine form against the Tigers.
The student section reacts to Charles Jackson's 25-yard run that puts the Jays in scoring position.
The opening drive stalls on the Tigers' 10-yard line and sophomore kicker Crew Jacobs is sent in to kick a 30-yard field goal.
Junior defensive back Dillon Knight (28) goes head over cleats while bringing down this Tiger.
Junior linebacker Hunter Robert (51) is the first to lay a hand on this Tiger runner who eventually would be brought down by a gang of Jays.
Junior linebacker Robert Lobrano (55) tackles this Tiger at mid-field.
Holy Cross answers Jesuit's field goal with one of their own to tie the score. On the ensuing kickoff, sophomore return specialist Jakirai Wiley follows his blockers and darts up the middle to return the ball to the 50-yard line.
Charles Jackson tries to pick up this Tiger to give quarterback Trey LaForge more time to find a receiver.
The 2013 Blue Jay football team runs onto the field at Tad Gormley Stadium for the 94th game against the Holy Cross Tigers.
Sophomore defensive back Mark Beebe (22) and linebacker Robert Lobrano make a valiant effort to block this second Holy Cross field goal.
One step ahead of Justin Helm and two in front of Mark Beebe, this Tiger receiver makes a one-handed catch of a long pass to score a touchdown giving Holy Cross a 13-3 lead.
Senior defensive lineman Brad Davis (90), senior linebacker Cooper Lemoine (34) and linebacker Robert Lobrano chase down this Tiger runner.
Malcolm Ben catches a pass on the sideline for a nice gain.
Sophomore wide receiver Kalija Lipscomb can't quite reach this pass.
Trey LaForge takes a hit on the pass he threw to Kalija Lipscomb right before halftime and is attended to by Jesuit's corps of doctors and athletic trainers.
With junior quarterback Thomas Marks on the injury list and the extent of LaForge's injury not yet determined, sophomore quarterback Peter Hontas (15) warms up on the sideline.
Trey LaForge gets up and walks to the sideline appearing to be OK.
At halftime, the cheerleaders take a well-deserved break. Among the esprit de corps are, from left, Lauren Redfearn (Mount Carmel), Hannah Moran (Dominican), Katherine Wilson (Mount Carmel), and Rebekah Besselman (Dominican).
Linebacker Robert Lobrano (55) and defensive back Mark Beebe (22) wrap up this Tiger as Jimmy Mickler (53) is about to join the party. If the momentum in the first half belonged to the Tigers, the Blue Jays owned the second half... up until two seconds left in the game.
Trey LaForge gets loose on the sideline as the second half begins. His injury near the end of the first half was not serious and the junior quarterback shows that he's ready to take charge of the offense.
Junior running back Michael McMahon protects the ball as he heads for an opening.
With junior tight end Foster Moreau (82) and Kalija Lipscomb (17) making some key blocks, Charles Jackson is turned loose on the Tigers.
Blue Jay fans in the stands sense their team will be back in the game.
Kalija Lipscomb catches a pass on third down and goal, but comes up just short of a TD.

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