Purple Knights remain unbeaten after explosive offensive performance against the Blue Jays

NEW ORLEANS, La. — St. Augustine delivered a statement victory Friday night, pulling away from Jesuit for a convincing 45–17 win in a matchup between two of New Orleans’ prominent high school football programs.

The Purple Knights entered the contest looking to protect their unbeaten record, while the Blue Jays aimed to hand their rivals their first loss of the season. Jesuit put up a fight early, but St. Augustine’s offensive firepower proved too much to handle as the game progressed.

A Competitive First Half

Jesuit showed it could compete with the unbeaten Purple Knights, keeping the game close through the opening two quarters. The Blue Jays used an explosive passing attack to find opportunities against the St. Augustine defense, highlighted by a 72-yard touchdown reception from Hayes Mestayer.

A Charlie Corbello field goal late in the first half helped Jesuit stay within striking distance, sending the Blue Jays into halftime trailing 14–10.

Despite the early challenge, St. Augustine remained composed and prepared to make its adjustments.

Purple Knights Break Away After Halftime

The second half belonged to St. Augustine.

Quarterback Jaelle Noble led the Purple Knights’ offensive attack with an impressive performance through the air and on the ground. Noble completed 18 of 26 passes for 203 yards and two touchdowns while adding 111 rushing yards on 10 carries.

Running back Patrick Robinson provided another major spark, scoring three rushing touchdowns to help St. Augustine extend its lead. Khlil Lewis also contributed 67 rushing yards and a touchdown, giving the Purple Knights multiple weapons in the ground game.

St. Augustine’s offense continued to find the end zone while its defense limited Jesuit’s opportunities. The Purple Knights put together a dominant stretch after halftime, turning a close contest into a decisive victory.

Jesuit Searches for Answers

Although the final score favored St. Augustine, Jesuit demonstrated its ability to create big plays.

Mestayer finished with four receptions for 145 yards and two touchdowns, giving the Blue Jays a consistent downfield threat. However, turnovers and the Purple Knights’ second-half surge made it difficult for Jesuit to keep pace.

The Blue Jays will look to regroup and respond in their upcoming matchup as district competition continues.

Looking Ahead

With the victory, St. Augustine improved to 7–0 overall and continued its push toward a strong finish in District 9-5A. The Purple Knights will look to carry their momentum into their next game against Brother Martin.

Jesuit fell to 5–2 overall and will turn its attention to John Curtis, looking to bounce back and regain momentum.

FINAL SCORE: ST. AUGUSTINE 45, JESUIT 17