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Jesuit beat Edna Karr 40-19 Thursday, earning its first win over the Cougars since the schools began sharing a district. After trailing 19-7, the Blue Jays scored the game’s final 33 points, powered by Michael Cerruti’s three rushing touchdowns and Jack Maguire’s two interceptions, including a pick-six. The victory moved Jesuit to No. 2 in the Division I select power ratings ahead of Sunday’s playoff bracket release.

By the Numbers
  • Jesuit: 40 points; Edna Karr: 19.
  • Michael Cerruti: 31 carries, 218 yards and 3 touchdowns.
  • Jack Maguire: 2 interceptions, including 1 returned for a touchdown.
  • Both teams are 8-2 overall and 5-2 in District 9-5A.
  • Jesuit scored the final 33 points after trailing 19-7.
Yes, But

Jesuit’s win came with a serious concern: quarterback Mani Vandenweghe suffered a severe leg injury on the opening drive and was taken from the field on a stretcher. Karr, meanwhile, has lost two straight games after its 35-game winning streak ended the week before; coach Brice Brown said the team is struggling in the trenches.

State of Play
  • Jesuit sits at No. 2 in the Division I select power ratings before Sunday’s playoff bracket announcement.
  • Karr and Jesuit have identical 8-2 records, but Karr enters the postseason after consecutive losses.
What's Next

The LHSAA playoff brackets are scheduled to be released Sunday. Jesuit’s postseason outlook will be shaped by its No. 2 rating and Vandenweghe’s injury status.

Bottom Line

Jesuit turned a long-running rivalry into a statement win, showing the defensive playmaking and rushing strength needed for a playoff push. The unanswered question is whether the Blue Jays can sustain that momentum without their injured starting quarterback.