Jesuit Defeated Chalmette 24-7 at Bobby Nuss Stadium
The Blue Jays secured a victory on the road after holding the opposition to minimal offensive production.
Updated on Oct. 9, 2026 in Football
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Jesuit improved its season record to 5-1 following a 24-7 victory over Chalmette. The Blue Jays dominated the second half at Bobby Nuss Stadium, limiting the Owls to just 36 yards of total offense.
Why it matters
The win solidifies Jesuit's position in the standings as the team moves into the later half of the season. By holding Chalmette to only one first down in the second half, the Blue Jays demonstrated a significant defensive turnaround.
Jesuit running back Michael Cerruti rushed for 87 yards on 13 carries, while quarterback Sully Sullivan threw for 130 yards and one touchdown. The team totaled 213 yards on the ground to overcome the Owls.
The players
Michael Cerruti
He is a running back for the Jesuit High School football team who led the team's rushing attack in this contest.
Sully Sullivan
He is the starting quarterback for Jesuit who managed the passing offense and threw for a touchdown.
Hayes Mestayer
He is a wide receiver for Jesuit who served as the primary target in the passing game.
Cole Cascio
He is the kicker for Jesuit responsible for the team's successful field goal attempt.
Mani Vandenweghe
He is a player for Jesuit who contributed to the scoring efforts in the second half.
The details
After trailing early, Jesuit scored 17 unanswered points throughout the second half to pull away. Hayes Mestayer contributed 88 receiving yards and a touchdown, while Cole Cascio added a 33-yard field goal and Mani Vandenweghe scored on a two-yard run.
Timeline
Russell Banks scored an 18-yard touchdown with 6:56 left before halftime.
Sully Sullivan threw an 18-yard touchdown pass 29 seconds before halftime.
Michael Cerruti scored on a 45-yard run during the third quarter.
Cole Cascio kicked a 33-yard field goal with 1:39 left in the third quarter.
Mani Vandenweghe scored a two-yard rushing touchdown with 5:50 left in the game.
The Big Picture
This win directly improves Jesuit's power ranking and seeding potential for the Louisiana High School Athletic Association state championship playoff brackets. Consistency in league play remains the primary driver for postseason qualification in the region.
Jesuit improves its season record to 5-1, while Chalmette falls to 3-3, impacting both teams' pursuit of a favorable playoff seed. Jesuit must now prepare for a high-stakes matchup against St. Augustine to maintain their current momentum.
The takeaway
The ability of Jesuit to shut down Chalmette's offense in the second half highlights the importance of second-half adjustments in high school football. Maintaining such defensive discipline will be critical as the team enters its next game against St. Augustine.
What happens next
Jesuit is scheduled to play St. Augustine next Saturday.
Further reading
For more updates on local sports, visit the New Orleans Football section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by NOLA.
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