Jays Fly By Eagles, 24-17
Junior Running Back Charles Jackson Full of Action as He Scores Twice and Racks Up 144 Yards on 33 Carries
Jesuit returned to the scene of last week’s tough, heartbreaking loss to the Holy Cross Tigers to take on the Eagles of Archbishop Shaw on Saturday afternoon at Tad Gormley Stadium. Behind the running of junior Charles Jackson, who scored twice, the Jays defeated the Eaqles, 24-17.
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Football vs. Shaw, Oct. 19, 2013
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Charles Jackson finds running room on the right side.
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... and their first district win of the 2013 season.
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… giving the Jays a 24-17 advantage ...
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Charles Jackson helps seal the victory with a run up the gut …
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However, the Jays answer with another pass to Foster Moreau.
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The pesky Eagles keep the pressure on, scoring with 6:08 to play, evening the score at 17.
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… giving the Jesuit cheerleaders and Jayson plenty to cheer about.
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The Blue Jay defense flies to the ball carrier …
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Charles Jackson uses his powerful legs to take the Shaw defensive back for a ride in the end zone, giving the Jays a 17-10 lead.
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Receivers coach Gino Giambelluca signals in the next play.
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Sophomore receiver Kalija Lipscomb (17) grabs a pass in the flat.
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Senior receiver Quentin Marks is in perfect position to haul in a LaForge offering.
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Michael McMahon (41) is a dual threat for the Jays, equally adept at running and catching.
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Foster Moreau (82) hauls in a dart from his quarterback.
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Senior Day is always special for Jesuit football players and their parents.
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Head coach Wayde Keiser makes sure junior quarterback Trey LaForge gets the point.
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Jesuit students play an important role in cheering the Jays to victory.
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Senior Chris Sylvain has a blast in the Blue Jay Band.
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The Blue Jay Band, led by senior drum major Quinn Stiller, “rocks” the crowd at halftime.
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The district opponent fought valiantly, scoring with just 30 seconds to play in the first half, making the score 10-7 at the break.
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Junior running back Michael McMahon (41) powers through the middle of the line to give the Jays a 10-0 lead with 4:15 to play in the 2nd Quarter.
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Charles Jackson maneuvers his way through traffic.
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The Blue Jays score first with a Crew Jacobs field goal, delighting the Jayettes among others.
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Sophomore Mark Beebe (22) teams with senior defensive end Jack Hebert (95) to ground an Eagle.
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Junior tight end Foster Moreau (82) is a big target between the hash marks.
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…junior running back Charles Jackson (9).
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Although riddled with injuries, the offensive line did an outstanding job blocking for…