After losing to Oak Ridge the last time they met, Jesuit decided to demonstrate that turnabout is fair play. The Marauders came out on top against the Trojans by a score of 24-14 on Friday. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Marauders.
Jesuit found their leader in sophomore Kwanna Smith, who rushed for 71 yards and one touchdown on only eight carries. Luke De Lyser was in the mix too, providing the Marauders with one TD.
Jesuit's run defense was locked in: Oak Ridge could only muster three yards per carry. The team can thank Jace Bassett for the heroic effort on defense: he. Jesuit didn't have any issues in that department, having averaged 5.8.
Jesuit's defense didn't let the opposing QB, get away unscathed either: they got into the backfield for four sacks. That dominant display was truly a team effort as four different players picked up one apiece. They received some extra help from De Lyser, whose fumble return for a touchdown made for one of the most unforgettable moments.
Jesuit's victory bumped their record up to 5-2. As for Oak Ridge, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 4-3.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Jesuit will host Del Oro at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Oak Ridge, they will be playing at home against Monte Vista at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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