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Holy Cross vs. Jesuit is one of the oldest rivalries in the south, having first played in 1922. At one time, this intense match-up drew 35,000 fans to watch it and still delivers crowds upwards of 15,000-20,000 fans to Tad Gormley Stadium.

The 100th meeting of these two historic teams is slated to be nothing short of EPIC. That’s why GARS Network TV is going to be there to livestream the game to it’s facebook live page. Tune in on Friday to watch the game live from the Big Easy.

MVP

Grant Jordan
Jesuit High School

SCHOLAR ATHLETES

Colby Brown

Holy Cross High School

Colby is a safety for the Tigers football team. He was the first place winner at the Greater New Orleans Science and Engineering Fair for environmental engineering. He is a member of the National Honors Society and National Debate Society, and won third place in public forum at the state tournament. Upon graduation, Colby plans to study electrical engineering. Colby is accompanied by his parents Chiquilla and Eric Brown.
JOHN GUNALDO

Jesuit High School

John is the starting punter and place-kick holder on the football team and a sprinter and pole vaulter on the track team. John serves as the student body treasurer on the student council executive board and is a member of both the National Honor Society, the Sodality of the Immaculate Conception and Campus Ministry. John regularly volunteers at MedCamps, HamsForFams, The Harry Thompson Center, and BridgeMed. John hopes to attend Notre Dame or Boston College to pursue a career in Medicine. His parents Mike and Tina Gunaldo accompany him to receive this award.

HALL OF FAME

1969 Holy Cross Football Team

Holy Cross High School

1969 Jesuit Football Team

Jesuit High School

GAME SUMMARY

On the 100th meeting of these two historic teams, a three-year winning streak was snapped. The Jesuit Blue Jays were able to strike first in the game taking a 14-0 lead into halftime. The Holy Cross Tigers came out firing on all pistons in the 2nd half, quickly scoring two touchdowns. With the game tied, the teams swapped blows until Jesuit was able to score a touchdown in the 4th quarter, but miss the extra point. As Holy Cross made a push to score a touchdown and take the lead, Jesuit forced a fumble and recovered the ball in the final second of the game. Jesuit claimed a 20-14 victory over the Holy Cross.