Hawks roll over Roman


By Bob Steiner
CS&T Editorial and Sports Assistant


Relying on the legs of sophomore running back Jamir Livingston, the St. Joseph’s Prep Hawks (3-1 overall, 1-0 Catholic League Red Division) rolled to a 41-0 win over the Roman Catholic Cahillites (1-3 overall, 0-1 Catholic League Red Division) on Friday, Sept. 23.

Livingston entered the game after starting running back, senior John Shaw, suffered a broken left leg when he was tackled at the end of lengthy run on the Hawks’ first offensive possession of the game. Following Shaw’s injury, the Hawks capped off the 12-play drive with a one-yard touchdown plunge by senior fullback Ryan Bradley.

The Cahillites were unable to capitalize on a first-quarter interception by junior defensive back Dominique Joseph as the Hawks’ staunch defense forced the Cahillites to punt.

The Cahillites recorded their second turnover of the game on the Hawks’ next possession, a fumble forced by Joseph, which senior linebacker Ryan McAdams quickly pounced on. The Cahillites’ offense, though, again could not take advantage of the opportunity, having to punt once more.

After junior quarterback Chris Whitney connected with senior tight end Matt Leddy for a 54-yard pass down the left sideline, Livingston scored his first touchdown of the night — a five-yard run that put the Hawks up by a score of 14-0, with the extra point provided by sophomore kicker Tim Edger.

The Hawks extended their lead following a 13-yard touchdown pass from Whitney to senior wide receiver Tom Elliot, who ran a shallow crossing route from the slot on the right side. St. Joseph’s Prep thus led Roman Catholic at halftime, 21-0.

The third quarter began rather inauspiciously for the Cahillites, as sophomore quarterback Chris Johnson was picked off by senior Hawk linebacker Josh Howley on their opening possession.

A two-yard touchdown run by Livingston, and the point after, put the Hawks up 28-0. Livingston added another touchdown on the Hawks’ next drive, a scamper around the left side that tacked on another six points. The extra point was blocked, although the Hawks were already more than comfortably ahead by a score of 34-0. Another third-quarter touchdown run by junior running back Bradley Wright was the Hawks’ final trip into the end zone for the evening.

Senior linebacker Rockeed McCarter registered a sack for Roman Catholic in a bright spot for the Cahillites’ defense.

Although it will be without the services of Shaw, St. Joseph’s Prep looks to win the fourth of its first five games this season as it hosts the Archbishop Ryan Raiders (2-2 overall, 1-0 Catholic League Red Division) this week.

The Hawks only loss this season came in overtime against The Gilman School of Maryland in a non-league game in week three. Roman Catholic looks to win its first Red Division game of the season this week, hosting the Monsignor Bonner Friars (1-3 overall, 0-1 Catholic League Red Division).


Catholic League gridiron competition


In the Catholic League Red Division, Joe Zeglinski contributed 169 yards on 24 carries and scored the game’s only touchdown to lift Archbishop Ryan to a 6-0 win over Msgr. Bonner. Rob McArdle's interception helped the defense record the shutout.

Joe Juisti's 99 yards rushing and John Dempsey’s 85 sparked Cardinal O’Hara to a 13-7 victory over Father Judge. Dempsey and Sean Lyons scored one touchdown apiece. The Crusaders hung close behind Justin DeCristofaro’s 13 completions for 127 yards.

In LaSalle’s 35-0 triumph over North Catholic, five different Explorers scored touchdowns. Quarterback John Harrison fired two touchdown passes.

St. Joseph’s Prep rolled to a 41-0 win over Roman Catholic as Jamir Livingston rushed for 113 yards and three touchdowns on only 13 carries.

Two-time defending Catholic League Blue Division champion Archbishop Wood got off to a great start by stopping Archbishop Carroll, 21-6. Brian McCartney's 142 yards rushing and touchdown proved to be too much for the Patriots, despite a combined 136 yards rushing from Josh Halladay and Brent Christie.

Aside from Manny Harrison's 109 yards rushing for Bishop McDevitt, West Catholic’s defense starred in its 21-0 win over the Lancers. Dennis Shaw’s 126 yards rushing and touchdown sealed the deal.

Rasuel Thomas gained 166 yards rushing and scored twice in Conwell-Egan’s 24-14 triumph over Cardinal Dougherty. Sean Williams rushed for 58 yards and scored both Dougherty touchdowns while Derrick Israel gained 88 yards in defeat.

Four different players scored as Neumann-Goretti zipped past Kennedy-Kenrick, 28-19. Hiram Bowman picked off two passes while teammates Rich Allen and Barry Canady also provided interceptions. Allen returned his theft for a touchdown.

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