The Jesuit Marauders
tame the Wolves from Woodland
in a 49-13 Thanksgiving Feast
by Sargon Benjamin

     On Friday the 27th, Elk Grove's Thundering Herd battled the Grant Pacers at Elk Grove for a spot to play in the City Championships against the winner of Jesuit vs Woodland. Number 1 ranked Elk Grove stammered over the Pacers with the help of running back and linebacker Lance Briggs entering the Herd into the City Championships. Then on Saturday the 28th, the number 2 ranked Jesuit Marauders battled the Woodland Wolves for a chance to play Elk Grove in the City Championships. The Marauders, playing at home, came into Saturday's game pumped up believing that they could beat any team that wished to challenge them and rightfully so. With standout players like Jeff Reiman and Justin Thomas, the Marauders have the talent to beat any team as shown in last Saturday's game.
     Jesuit won the toss and chose to receive the opening kickoff to get some momentum going. Backing up the Marauders were the inspiring Sixth Man, the huge home crowd, the Pep Band, and the experience of a well educated coaching staff. Right from the get go, fullback Jeff Reiman not only powered his way to the end zone but also showed tremendous speed in doing so. Then the defense came onto the field and once again, they stuffed the Wolves from the start with great plays from Mike Catapano, Josh Day, and Justin Thomas. Both defensive linemen Josh Day and Mike Catapano had excellent games consisting of a couple sacks and numerous tackles. This great defensive drive forced Woodland to punt; consequently, the Jesuit offense was hungry for more points. Not satisfied with only one touchdown, Jeff Reiman ran right through the middle running over anybody in his way into the land of quick six making the score 14-0 Jesuit. But the Wolves still had some fight in them and they scored off a 10 yard touchdown pass making the score 14-7. The feeling was tense for fear of a Woodland comeback but Jesuit secured the first half by ending in a 21-7 lead.
     In the second half, key players like Brian Karns, Kelly Micco, and K.C. Maxwell stepped it up giving the Marauders plenty to be thankful for this Thanksgiving Weekend.
     Thanks to trainer DeAnn Piazza, two way starter K.C. Maxwell recovered successfully from his knee injury against Burbank to come and help his team tame the Wolves. To top that, Jeff Reiman earned the confidence of his offensive linemen and with their help, he ended the game with a sensational 4 touchdowns. The final score was 49-13. Thanks to everyone at the game who cheered for Jesuit! Just remember, next week the 12-0 Marauders battle the 12-0 Thundering Herd at Hughes Stadium Friday December 4, 1998 at 7:30pm. Tickets go on sale in the Dean's office on Wednesday. Be there and join the Sixth Man.