Strake Jesuit unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They lost 33-7 to the Trinity Trojans on Friday. While losing is never fun, the Fighting Crusaders can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Texas football rankings (they are ranked 307th, while the Trojans are ranked 30th).

John Hebert
08/29/25 vs Trinity | 118 |
11/29/24 vs Kingwood | 167 |
11/23/24 @ Heights | 251 |
11/15/24 vs Tompkins | 402 |
11/07/24 @ Foster | 232 |
+ 9 more games |
When it comes to explaining why Strake Jesuit lost, don't look at John Hebert. Despite the final result, he rushed for 118 yards. Hebert's rushing production has been exceptional for a while as that marked his 14th straight game with at least 118 rushing yards dating back to last season.
Even if they lost, Strake Jesuit's defensive line still kept up the pressure with three sacks. The team can thank three different players for their defensive prowess: Cameron McNulty, MacGregor Byers, and Jack Sandulache, who each picked up one sack apiece. McNulty was another major factor on D, picking up a sack and making 15 total tackles (2.0 for loss).
Strake Jesuit wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next contest, a 35-21 win against Benjamin Davis on the 5th. As for Trinity, they have also already played their next game, a 28-16 victory against Midland Legacy on the 5th.
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