2011-12 Football News
and Announcements
Jesuiy's Gonzalez headed to Hamilton
TAMPA (Dec. 16, 2011) - Jesuit RB Rico Gonzalez, who amassed nearly 500 yards on the ground for the 12-1 Tigers this past season, has committed to Hamilton College, a Division III program in Clinton, N.Y. (More from the St. Petersburg Times)
Eveld among locals picked for Blue-Grey contest
TAMPA (Dec. 13, 2011) - Jesuit QB Tommy Eveld is among three local players chosen to compete in next month's Blue-Grey National All-Star Classic at Raymond James Stadium. (More from the St. Petersburg Times)
Jesuit-Pasco a Hot Ticket
TAMPA (Dec. 1, 2011) - They’re going fast.
Pasco coach and athletic director Tom McHugh says tickets to this Friday’s Class 5A-Region 2 final when the Pirates host Jesuit at W.F. Edwards stadium at 7:30 p.m. are selling like they are going out of style. Reserved seats have already been sold out. (More from the Tampa Tribune/TBO.com)
Jesuit's Eveld in the Zone
TAMPA (Dec. 1, 2011) - There are nights when Jesuit senior quarterback Tommy Eveld’s mother has to force him to put down his laptop and go to sleep. If not, he’ll stay awake through the early hours of the morning watching game film. (More from the Tampa Tribune/TBO.com)
TBO.com's Game of the Week: Jesuit vs. Pasco
TAMPA (Dec. 1, 2011) - The Tampa Tribune/TBO.com listed Friday's upcoming Jesuit-Pasco football game its Game of the Week. The game is for the Class 5A-Region 2 title. (More from the Tampa Tribune/TBO.com)
When it comes to the ground game, Jesuit spreads the love
TAMPA (Nov. 30, 2011) - Jesuit coach James Harrell doesn’t hide the fact that when it comes to who is getting the most carries in his crowded backfield, he’s going with the hot hand. (More from the St. Pete Times)
Jesuit's Edwards commits to Western Kentucky
TAMPA (Nov. 28, 2011) - Jesuit senior DT Isaac "Ike" Edwards, a two-year starter and medalist in two throwing events at last spring's Class 3A state track and field meet, has committed to Western Kentucky. (More from the St. Pete Times)
Jesuit Gets Past Robinson This Time
TAMPA (Nov. 26, 2011) - It was there.
Lingering in the back of Jesuit football coach James Harrell's mind was what happened last season – an epic loss in the playoffs to Robinson.
Instead of dismissing the past, Harrell embraced it. (More from the Tampa Tribune)
St. Pete Times Coverage of Jesuit-Robinson
TAMPA (Nov. 26, 2011) - As Jesuit coach James Harrell rallied his team inside the locker room after Friday’s Class 5A region semifinal, he looker over his shoulder and pointed to the “Play Like a Champion Today” sign posted just above the locker room entrance. (More from the St. Pete Times)
Tigers to Play in Regional Final
TAMPA (Nov. 26, 2011) - The Jesuit High School football team took another step closer to achieving its goal of winning a state championship when it defeated Robinson High School, 35-20, on Friday in a Class 5A-Region 2 semifinal game at Alumni Field at Corral Memorial Stadium. (More)
Jesuit Looks for 12th Straight vs. Tampa Catholic
TAMPA (Nov. 9, 2011) - Tampa Catholic’s torment, spanning the current millennium, has been well-chronicled.
In these circles, Jesuit’s 11-year football win streak against the Crusaders is common knowledge. It has infested the collective craw of TC’s players and the psyche of its coach, evolving into the type of lore immortalized in 100-percent cotton. (More from the St. Petersburg Times)
Eveld Shines in Season of Progression
TAMPA (Nov. 9, 2011) - His role lies somewhere between caretaker and catalyst of Jesuit's offense. First-year QB Tommy Eveld understands that. Each week, it's about making a few big plays and minimizing the botched ones. (More from the St. Petersburg Times)
Jesuit Takes Disctrict Title with Win over Lakewood
TAMPA (Oct. 21, 2011) - For the second time this week Jesuit High School has laid claim to a District championship. On Monday the Tigers’ golf team dominated en route District crown, and on Friday night it was the football team’s turn with a commanding 33-19 victory, at Lakewood, claiming the Districts top spot. (More)
Tigers Win Sixth Straight
TAMPA (Oct. 14, 2011) - The Jesuit High School football team notched its sixth straight win on Friday night when it defeated Dunedin 48-21. The victory improved the Tigers to 6-1 on the year. (More)
Jesuit Handles Lennard
TAMPA (Oct. 7, 2011) - Jesuit scored on every possession in the first half and the defense forced one safety, held Lennard to a minus-29 yards and Nick Otheguy returned a fumble 25 yards for a touchdown in the second quarter. (More from the Tampa Tribune)
Tigers Dominate Lennard 78-0 in Win
TAMPA (Oct. 7, 2011) - Jesuit High School football team won its fifth straight game in dominating fashion improving its record to 5-1 on the year, and a perfect 5-0 in district play, with a 78-0 win over Lennard at Alumni Field at Corral Memorial Stadium on Friday. (More)
Tigers No. 3 in Tampa Tribune/TBO.com Top 10 Poll
TAMPA (Oct. 1, 2011) - The Jesuit High School football team is up to No. 3 in this week's Tampa Tribune/TBO.com high school football Top 10 poll. The Tigers will face Lennard High School on Friday night at 7:30 p.m. at Alumni Field at Corral Memorial Stadium. (More from the Tampa Tribune)
Tigers Improve to 4-1 Behind Newman's Three TD's
TAMPA (Sept. 30, 2011) - The Jesuit High School football team used a three touchdown night from freshman running back/wide receiver Kevin Newman, and an interception return for a touchdown by lineman Cameron Ruff, as it won its fourth straight game dominating Spoto High School, 38-22, Friday night at Alumni Field at Corral Memorial Stadium. (More)
Jesuit-Spoto Game Preview from the Tampa Tribune
TAMPA (Sept. 30, 2011) - Last year, this would have been one of the greatest matchups in Hillsborough County history, as both teams went on to play in their respective class state title games. (More from the Tampa Tribune)
Football Looks for Fourth Straight Win
TAMPA (Sept. 30, 2011) - The Jesuit High School football team puts its undefeated 3-0 district record on the line on Friday when it faces Spoto High School at 7:30 p.m. at Alumni Field at Corral Memorial Stadium. The Tigers come into the game boasting a 3-1 record while the Spartans are 1-2 (1-1) on the year. (More)
Tigers Defeat Blake for Third Straight Win
TAMPA (Sept. 23, 2011) - The Jesuit High School football team won its third straight game and improved its record in district play to 3-0 with a dominating win 35-0 win over Blake High School on Friday night. (More)
Jesuit Gets Big 21-7 District Win Over Robinson
TAMPA (Sept. 16, 2011) - The Jesuit High School football team got a big district win Friday night defeating Robinson 21-7. The victory was the Tigers’ second consecutive improving its record to 2-1 on the year, while the Knights dropped their first game of the season (2-1). (More)
Jesuit Gets its Revenge on Robinson
TAMPA (Sept. 16, 2011) - The Jesuit football team stepped onto Jack Peters Field at Robinson on Friday with one goal in mind: to prove they are the team to beat in Class 5A-District 8. (More from the Tampa Tribune)
Jesuit-Robinson preview;
Playoff atmosphere anticipated
TAMPA (Sept. 13, 2011) - Something special happens when Jesuit and Robinson play each other.
In their regular-season meeting last year, Jesuit took its first step toward the district title with a 29-28 victory. Robinson avenged the loss in the playoffs with a 21-7 regional final victory. (More from the Tampa Tribune)
A Host Of Tigers To Take Part in
Georgia Tech-Kansas Game
TAMPA (Sept. 13, 2011) - Among the countless former Jesuit alumni that will lace them up and hit the college football fields this weekend, bragging rights will most certainly be on the line at Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta when Georgia Tech and Kansas meet.
Kansas sophomore WR Erick McGriff will face former Tigers in CB Michael Peterson, LB Anthony Harrell and OT Phil Smith when the two schools battle on Saturday. Jesuit fans can catch the game beginning at 12:30 p.m. on Fox Sports Net (affiliates).
Tigers Dominate Middleton 25-6
TAMPA (Sept. 9, 2011) - The Jesuit High School football team scored 16 second half points to pull away from Middleton High School en route to its first win of the year, a dominating 25-6 win over the Tigers. (More)
Prep Game of the Week: Jesuit at Plant
TAMPA (Sept. 2, 2011) - Jesuit and Plant will meet on the football field for the first time since 1994 on Friday at Dad's Stadium at 7:30 p.m. (More from the Tampa Tribune).
Jesuit, Plant: Rare Adversaries, Much in Common
TAMPA (Sept. 1, 2011) - It's been nearly 20 years since Jesuit and Plant have faced off on the football field and while a lot has changed for both programs, some similarities remain. (More from the Tampa Tribune)
Jesuit's New QB Thrives Under Pressure
TAMPA (Sept. 1, 2011) - Perhaps James Harrell realized something we didn’t.
Maybe Jesuit’s coach knew Aaron Paulsen — “AP” to teammates — was ideally suited to withstand the cauldron of searing intensity, smack talk and safety blitzes that will be Dads Stadium on Friday night. (More from the St. Petersburg Times)
Jesuit Gets Ready For Big Game vs. Plant
TAMPA (Aug. 31, 2011) - Jesuit High School is well underway in its preparations for its big meeting with South Tampa foe Plant High School on Friday night at Plant. The game can be seen live in the Tampa Bay area on Bright House Sports Network (cable channel 47). (More from the Tampa Tribune)
Jesuit Defeats Belen Jesuit 21-14
TAMPA (Aug. 26, 2011) - The Jesuit High School football team used a solid offensive attack, both on the ground and through the air; however it was a big interception by Tavonte Russell in the final 20 seconds of the game that sealed a 21-14 win for the Tigers over Belen Jesuit in the Preseason Classic at Corral Memorial Stadium. (More)
Jesuit Tabbed No. 4 Team in Hillsborough County
TAMPA (Aug. 22, 2011) - No one quite knew what to expect from Jesuit entering last season. Coming off a 9-2 season, former Jesuit assistant and then-Freedom head coach James Harrell had taken over the program, two-year starting quarterback Bobby Eveld was making a name for himself as a backup quarterback his freshman year at South Florida, and the Tigers also had to replace a starting running back and kicker. (More from the Tampa Tribune)
Jesuit WR Travis Johnson Has a Top 10
TAMPA (Aug. 17, 2011) - Two weeks before the start of his junior season, Jesuit WR Travis Johnson has compiled an early top-10 list of college favorites, and Miami - yes, the beleaguered 'Canes - could make it on there eventually. (More from the St. Petersburg Times)
Jesuit to Install New Video Scoreboard
TAMPA (July 26, 2011) – Jesuit High School will be upgrading Corral Memorial Stadium thanks to a generous gift of $150,000 from Clark & Martino, PA. The gift will fund a new state-of-the-art video scoreboard that will be erected at Alumni Field, home of the Tigers’ soccer, football, track and field, and lacrosse teams. (More)