Jesuit turned a late onside-kick recovery into the winning drive, beating Rummel 37-33 at Tad Gormley Stadium. Quarterback Mani Vandenweghe scored the go-ahead touchdown with less than a minute left, while Michael Ceruti powered the Blue Jays with 236 rushing yards and three scores. Rummel had led by 10 in the fourth quarter, but couldn’t answer Jesuit’s final push.

By the Numbers
  • Final score: Jesuit 37, Rummel 33.
  • Michael Ceruti: 236 rushing yards and 3 touchdowns on 21 carries.
  • Both teams are 7-2 overall and 4-2 in the Catholic League.
  • Rummel led 33-23 with 5:45 remaining.
Yes, But

Rummel’s offense had rallied behind quarterback Colton Nussmeier, who threw four touchdown passes and added 133 rushing yards. But Jesuit’s late scoring drive and onside-kick recovery swung the game, and Rummel’s final fourth-down pass fell incomplete.

State of Play
  • Jesuit entered the game No. 5 in the LHSAA Division I select power ratings; Rummel was No. 3.
  • Jesuit hosts Edna Karr on Thursday; Rummel faces St. Augustine at 3:30 p.m. Friday at Gormley.
Bottom Line

Jesuit’s special teams created the decisive opportunity, and its offense finished the job. In a close Catholic League matchup, one recovered onside kick proved the difference.