Jesuit Crusaders Football 42-0 Southridge

The Jesuit Crusaders delivered a statement performance Friday night, shutting out Southridge 42-0 in a dominant victory that wasn't close from the opening whistle. The Crusaders controlled all three phases of the game, piling up points while holding Southridge completely off the scoreboard. It was exactly the kind of authoritative win this program needed at this point in the season.

With the victory, Jesuit moves to 3-2 on the year, a record that looks a whole lot better after a performance like this one. The defense was the story, suffocating Southridge's offense and making it a long night for the visitors. A shutout at any level of football is impressive, and the Crusaders made it look almost routine by the final quarter.

The Crusaders will carry some serious momentum into next week after this one. A 42-point margin of victory sends a message to the rest of the league, and the Jesuit faithful had plenty to cheer about. If this is the version of the Crusaders showing up down the stretch, things could get very interesting in the back half of the schedule.