The Jesuit Marauders will take on the Oak Ridge Trojans at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Oak Ridge took a loss in their last matchup and will be looking to turn the tables on Jesuit, who comes in off a win.
Jesuit took a loss when they played away from home back in September, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed last Friday. They managed a 20-14 victory over Rocklin.
Jesuit got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was John Giovannettone out in front who rushed for 102 yards and one TD on only 12 carries. Brody Quinn was another key back, rushing for 84 yards and one touchdown.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Jesuit was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 223 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in November of 2024.
Another reason for the win was Jesuit's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for three sacks. The team can thank two different players for their defensive prowess: Duncan Broughton and Demare Moragne, who each picked up one sack apiece.
Meanwhile, Oak Ridge faced Folsom in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Friday. The Trojans took a 28-9 bruising from the Bulldogs. The contest marked the Trojans' lowest-scoring game so far this season.
Oak Ridge moved to 4-2 with that loss, which also ended their three-game winning streak. As for Jesuit, their victory bumped their record up to an identical 4-2.
Jesuit might still be hurting after the 23-3 defeat they got from Oak Ridge in their previous meeting back in October of 2024. Will the Marauders have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.
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