Tigers get 1st win behind good defensive effort. Defense scored off pick 6 early in game. Tiger offense scored first TD’s of season. Tigers mounted several injuries with QB Giles Pooler getting hurt along with WR Michael Duddy and Safety Braden Wilson. DeSales fought hard and James Johnson stood out with lone TD and ran for over 100 yards and also played on defense. Close game until 4th quarter.

Thanks for the updates @Tigerpride94!

Sophomore Micah Carter had pick 6,  Soph. Jaxon Panariello made several tackles, Soph Teddy Meiers played well, and Freshman Eli Monks had sack and some tackles. 
 

 

Some brief St. X observations:

- Defense played well against the run.  Pass rush was good. Gave up a couple of  
  long pass plays on one drive.  Ability to cover vs. quality passers is still a concern.   

- Offense was rough in the first 2 1/2 quarters. Was much more productive with    
 Sivori than Pooler due to Sivori’s ability to run. 
 

- Punter has a really strong leg but needs better placement when punting deep into      
  opponents territory. Kicked 2 into the end zone when he could have pinned
  Desales deep. He had a couple of other booming punts that really flipped the field
  position.  He can be a weapon. 
 

- Overall a much-needed win on short preparation. 

1 minute ago, bruin66 said:

Some brief St. X observations:

- Defense played well against the run.  Pass rush was good. Gave up a couple of  
  long pass plays on one drive.  Ability to cover vs. quality passers is still a concern.   

- Offense was rough in the first 2 1/2 quarters. Was much more productive with    
 Sivori than Pooler due to Sivori’s ability to run. 
 

- Punter has a really strong leg but needs better placement when punting deep into      
  opponents territory. Kicked 2 into the end zone when he could have pinned
  Desales deep. He had a couple of other booming punts that really flipped the field
  position.  He can be a weapon. 
 

- Overall a much-needed win on short preparation. 

QB that can run harder to defend. Pooler is strictly a pocket passer and easier to sack and not much threat to run.

Just now, Tigerpride94 said:

QB that can run harder to defend. Pooler is strictly a pocket passer and easier to sack and not much threat to run.

Also, offensive line did not play well. Still a major concern. 

4 minutes ago, bruin66 said:

Also, offensive line did not play well. Still a major concern. 

OL will probably be a concern all year. Will Sivori get more looks with the first team based off this game it is it still Pooler’s job full time?

3 minutes ago, LongTimeReader said:

OL will probably be a concern all year. Will Sivori get more looks with the first team based off this game it is it still Pooler’s job full time?

Pooler was injured so will have to see when he returns.

Big win for the Tigers. They can build off of this and maybe salvage a winning season. 

Even with the loss, this was a great pick-up game for DeSales. This was better than hammering an inferior opponent, or worse, not playing at all this week.

I thought you or some other X posted had said Sivori wasn't on the team?

Always felt like he was the best option. Wonder why he hasn't been starting anyway.

Happy for him; he's a good kid.

2 hours ago, Tigerpride94 said:

Pooler was injured so will have to see when he returns.

 

3 hours ago, EastSideJunkie said:

I thought you or some other X posted had said Sivori wasn't on the team?

Always felt like he was the best option. Wonder why he hasn't been starting anyway.

Happy for him; he's a good kid.

 

He came back. Glad coach gave him another chance.

6 hours ago, Tigerpride94 said:

Pooler was injured so will have to see when he returns.

Read in Courier Journal he had thigh bruise so should be back at some point.

http://www.hudl.com/v/2ENkdR
 

St.X game highlights link.

Mekhi Smith’s two TD’s. First one from Pooler and 2nd Sivori. 
 

http://www.hudl.com/v/2ENyKP

After playing well against DeSales, freshman LB Eli Monks has been moved up to varsity. Not often you see a freshman contribute at varsity level for St.X.