The Varsity Football Team is Coached by JT Curtis and with the help from Tommy Fabacher, Jeff Middleton, Jeff Curtis, Leon Curtis, Steve Curtis, Brandon Godfrey, Jerry Godfrey, Richie Englander, Jay Curtis, Matt Curtis, Jay Pittman, and Jonathan English. They started the season out great with a win in California, and again against Northshore and had a redemption game against Rummel and won!
DON'T FORGOT ABOUT THOSE PATRIOT POINTS!
By- Addison Duhon
Theme: Blue Out
The patriots took a trip to California to play Cathedral on Friday September 5th at 6pm. They played a great game and set a school record of 654 yards rushing on 51 rushes, averaging 12.8 yards per rush. Senior Jacobi Boudreaux rushed 11 times for 218 yards and 4 touchdowns!! Senior Gavin Ledet added 9 rushes for 127 yards and 2 touchdowns, and quarterback London Padgett rushed 10 times for 107 yards. Matias Hernandez made all 8 extra point attempts for John Curtis. They won 54-26, a great way to start off the 25-26 Football season!!
Jacobi Boudreaux, #5, Senior, Running Back
How does it feel to be apart of the highest school rushing yard record??
-I feel honored to be apart of the highest school rushing yard record especially from a program like John Curtis.
Gavin Ledet, #3, Senior, Running Back
How does it feel to be apart of the highest school rushing yard record??
-It feels great. It shows the hard work that we have put in. This running back room is something special.
Photos by: Emersyn Eutsler, Brynn Godfrey, and Lily Lecron
Theme: Beach
The Patriots win again! They played Northshore at 7pm for the home opener. The weather was amazing for our fans. The defense played well, and they laid out the QB three times. Jaden Keelen, Prentice MacKyeon Jr, and Justin Lagarde each picked up one sack. They finished the game with 407 rushing yards with the help from Isaac Hrabovsky, who had 85 yards and a score, and London Padgett with 40 yards and a touchdown. The Patriots ended the game 53-11.
Avery Benton
Jaden Turner
Justin lagarde, #91, Defensive Tackle
How does it feel to win the home opener?
-It felt great winning the home opener.
What are your goals for this season?
-My goal for this season is to become the best player and leader as a Senior for my D linemen and make it to the next level in football.
Do you have a pregame routine, if so what is it?
-I eat pregame, stretch, and then listen to the scripture while taking a nap.
Prentice Mackyeon Jr, #2, Defensive Back
How does it feel to win the home opener?
-It felt great to win the opener and to start our season off with a bang as well. I think this win will push us and keep that mentality that this is our home turf and we gotta protect it.
What are your goals for this season?
-My goals for the season are to be nominated in the All-District team and lead the catholic league in interceptions.
Do you have a pregame routine, if so what is it?
-My pregame routine is to stretch before we even go on the bus and truly lock in. Then, I get with all the Defensive Backs, and we pray before we put our pads on.
Jaden Keelen, #7, Strong safety
How does it feel to win the home opener?
-It felt good. We are trying to get back to the standard, but it felt good winning our first home game and plan on winning them all.
What are your goals for this season?
-My goal is to win a state championship, improve as a player, and be a vocal leader on and off the field.
Do you have a pregame routine, if so what is it?
-I go to subway and get a 6 inch teriyaki sandwich.
Theme: Construction
The Patriots battled Rummel in the Hall of Fame Game at the Shrine on Friday night, pulling out the win 21-19. Gavin Ledet got things rolling with a 38-yard touchdown, followed by 43-yard touchdown from Jacobi Boudreaux. On the defensive side, Prentice MacKyeon Jr. came up with a clutch interception, and Justin Lagarde added a sack to stall Rummel's drive. London Padgett led the ground game with 126 rushing yards, as the team finished with 247 total rushing yards.
Jewellz Tapp
Jacobi Boudreaux & Gavin Ledet
Name? Coaching position? and if you teach a class, what is it?
-Jeff Curtis; Running Backs and Quarterbacks; Computer Science I and II
What life lessons do you hope your players take away from their experience in football, both on and off of the field?
-The work and effort you put in today and every day helps you be the best player and person you can be. Ultimately, that consistent effort does not stop. It becomes a habit. Those habits will help you become a champion in life. There is nothing easy with excellence. The only path to excellence is through hard work...everyday. Never get tired of doing the right thing. In time, it will pay off. There is no such thing as a quick fix or quick success.
If you had to describe the team in 3 words, what would they be?
-Right now I'd say, Hungry (determined), humble and focused. I hope we can remain that way throughout the season.
Doug was a member of the first football state championship team in 1975. He was also a member of the 1977 state championship team, the school’s second championship. During the 1977 state championship season, Doug was recognized as the district’s "Most Valuable Player", as a linebacker. He was named to the All Southern United States Regional team and selected to play in the Louisiana High School All Star game as a member of the East squad. His biggest honor was being named an All-American, which was the school’s first athlete to be recognized nationally.
In her five years of swimming at JCCS, Stephanie won numerous district and state championships swimming her favorite race, the 500 yard Freestyle, in which she set a state record. She also placed 2nd in the state in the 200 yard Freestyle. She was the captain of the swim team for three seasons at JCCS. Stephanie earned a full swim scholarship to LSU. While at LSU she became an NCAA All-American and won the team’s MVP in 2002. In 2003 and 2004, LSU gave the “Clutch” award for her efforts to come up big for her team. During her time at LSU she set the school records in the 500 yard, 1,000 yard and 1,650 yard Freestyle. Her last record lasted 22 years and was just broken this past season. She also ranked in the top 50 in the world in the 400 meter Freestyle..