Holy Cross Defeated St. Charles in Overtime
A 20-yard field goal from Drew Aguirre secured the 10-7 win for Holy Cross.
Updated on Sept. 19, 2026 in Football
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Holy Cross defeated St. Charles Catholic 10-7 in overtime following a defensive stop. Drew Aguirre clinched the victory by kicking a 20-yard field goal after Holy Cross recovered a fumble.
Why it matters
The narrow victory improves the standing of Holy Cross as they prepare to face Edna Karr. The loss forces St. Charles to adjust its strategy before an upcoming matchup against De La Salle.
Evan Duffour led the St. Charles offense with 99 rushing yards on 26 carries, while Talon Meyers scored the lone touchdown for Holy Cross on a 68-yard play. Holy Cross quarterbacks combined for 96 passing yards in the effort.
The players
Drew Aguirre
He is the kicker for Holy Cross who successfully converted the winning field goal.
Talon Meyers
He is a Holy Cross player who recorded a 68-yard touchdown during the game.
Evan Duffour
He is a running back for St. Charles who finished the game with 99 rushing yards.
Savoy Guidry
He is a defensive player for Holy Cross who recorded an interception.
Landree LeBlanc
He is a quarterback who completed 10 of 14 passes for 35 yards.
The details
Holy Cross forced a crucial turnover in the extra period to set up the game-winning kick. The game remained tied 7-7 through regulation despite scoring efforts from Meyers and Duffour.
Timeline
The game between Holy Cross and St. Charles occurred on September 18, 2026.
Holy Cross is scheduled to play Edna Karr on September 24, 2026.
St. Charles will face De La Salle on September 25, 2026.
Season Trajectory
This win alters the mid-season momentum for Holy Cross as they climb toward the playoffs. The outcome forces a recalibration for St. Charles as they look to maintain their position within the district standings.
Holy Cross enters its next game with a win, while St. Charles must address ball security issues following their overtime fumble. The stats highlight a defensive-heavy battle where the difference was decided by just three points.
The takeaway
Close games in overtime highlight the importance of capitalizing on defensive opportunities. Teams must focus on late-game ball security to avoid costly turnovers in high-pressure situations.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by NOLA.
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