Jesuit Football vs FB Austin

The Fighting Crusaders defeated FB Austin 27-7 last Thursday night at Mercer Stadium. The Crusaders have now won two in a row heading into the Bye Week (Fall Break). The Crusaders opened up the scoring with an early INT for a Touchdown (Pick 6) by DB Luke Leone '27. The Defense was relentless all night surrendering only 198 total yards and creating 8 total turnovers (3 INT's - 2 for pick 6's, 3 Fumble recoveries, and 2 Fourth down stops). LB Paolo Masso '27 also blocked a punt. DB Rush Armstrong '28 had the other 2 INT's and also accounted for the other pick 6. LB Harrison Socha '28 lead the team with 15 total tackles, Luke Leone '27 with 10 and LB Cameron McNulty had 8. Offensively, the Crusaders found the Endzone twice on the ground, once by QB Zander Hoover '28 and the other by RB Grayson Ochoa '27. The Crusaders running attack was led by RB's Cade Barrett '28, Luke Stewart '28, and Grayson Ochoa '27. After this win, the Crusaders find themselves at 2-5 overall (2-2 in District). They enter the Bye Week at the right time riding some much needed momentum for the last three regular season games. The Fighting Crusaders will be back at home on Friday, October 23 vs Elkins in our Pink Out game. Come out and support the team as they continue to make a playoff push. Come Early, Be Loud, Stay Late!!! Go Crusaders!!