Football Recap: Eli Jackson and Jameer Miles Lead the Defense for Carmel Win

Trae Taylor

Passing Yards

10/17/25 @ Loyola Academy	436
10/10/25 vs DePaul College Prep	431
10/03/25 vs Montini Catholic	505
09/26/25 @ Marian Catholic	201
09/19/25 @ St. Laurence	217
+ 3 more games

Loyola Academy came into Friday's game looking for another win against Carmel, but Trae Taylor wouldn't allow it. The Corsairs blew past the Ramblers 42-14 on Friday thanks in part to Taylor, who threw for 436 yards and four touchdowns while completing 87.9% of his passes, and also rushed for 53 yards and one score. With that strong performance, he is now averaging an impressive 316.2 passing yards per game.

Carmel didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Eli Jackson and Jameer Miles.

Carmel pushed their record up to 6-2 with the victory, which was their fourth straight on the road. The team dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 35.5 points. As for Loyola Academy, their defeat ended a five-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 4-3.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Carmel will face off against Fenwick at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. The Friars' defense has only allowed 12.1 points per game this season, so the Corsairs' offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Loyola Academy, they will challenge Chicago Mt. Carmel at 6:30 p.m. on Friday.