It was a big Saturday night for John Jay High Schools's football team.
Not only did they defeat the visiting Horace Greeley High School after playing in front of an excited homecoming crowd, but they guaranteed a playoff visit by doing so.
John Jay defeated Greeley by 33-21. The Indians won with five touchdowns while the Quakers scored three.
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“We had a nice week of practice. We were excited to play Greeley," said John Jay Coach Jimmy Clark.
Talking to reporters after the game, Clark emphasized the importance of making blocks, which he felt the team succeeded in against Greeley. Clark added that he felt the team was successful in stopping Quakers' quarterback Cameron Ciero.
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The loss was tough for Greeley. According to Coach Tim Sullivan, the team will not be in the playoffs as a result.
Sullivan cited factors including tackling as difficulties.
“I thought we had opportunities to get in the ball game," he said.
Despite the loss, Sullivan praised his team for not quitting, noting that they were down 21-0 at one point but got to 21-14 for the halftime.
Greeley, which is now 3-3, will next play against Gorton. John Jay, which is 5-1, will play rival Fox Lane at its next game.
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