Jesuit Routs Edna Karr 40-19 in Algiers
Jesuit's win lifted the team to No. 2 in the Division I select power ratings after a Thursday victory over Edna Karr.
Updated on Nov. 6, 2026 in Football
Jesuit defeated Edna Karr 40-19 in football on Thursday in Algiers. The win was Jesuit's first over Karr in school history and moved the team to 8-2 overall and 5-2 in District 9-5A.
Why it matters
The result shifts the District 9-5A race as both teams sit at 5-2 in district play. Jesuit's ranking boost comes as the LHSAA playoff bracket approaches.
Michael Cerruti ran 31 times for 218 yards and three touchdowns, while Jack McGuire intercepted two passes and returned one for a score. Jesuit led 40-19 after outscoring Karr by 33 points in the second half, and both teams are 8-2 overall.
The players
Jesuit High School
Jesuit High School is a Catholic college-preparatory school in New Orleans that competes in the Louisiana High School Athletic Association.
Edna Karr High School
Edna Karr High School is a public high school in New Orleans that competes in District 9-5A of the Louisiana High School Athletic Association.
Michael Cerruti
Michael Cerruti is a Jesuit running back who rushed for 218 yards and three touchdowns in the win.
Jack McGuire
Jack McGuire is a Jesuit defensive back who intercepted two passes and returned one for a touchdown.
The details
Matthew Jackel kicked a 46-yard field goal to end the first half. The Jesuit defense shut out Karr in the second half and forced three takeaways.
Timeline
Thursday, November 5, 2026: Jesuit defeats Edna Karr 40-19 in Algiers.
Sunday: LHSAA releases the playoff bracket.
Season Trajectory
Jesuit's victory keeps the program in contention in District 9-5A as the LHSAA prepares to release its playoff bracket on Sunday. Both schools now stand at 5-2 in district play, making the remaining district games decisive for postseason seeding.
The District 9-5A standings are tied at 5-2 for both schools, so the remaining district games will decide seeding. Fantasy and recruiting observers can track Cerruti's and McGuire's performances as the playoffs approach.
The takeaway
Jesuit's win over a longtime city rival shows how a strong second half can overturn a close game and reshape a district race. Following the LHSAA bracket release on Sunday is the next step for anyone tracking local playoff outcomes.
What happens next
The LHSAA will release its playoff bracket on Sunday, which will determine postseason matchups for both Jesuit and Edna Karr.
Further reading
Explore more New Orleans Football coverage for context on local high school rivalries and district play.
