12 eye-catchers from Archbishop Rummel vs. St. Augustine

Archbishop Rummel and St. Augustine traded big plays, stops and momentum swings for four quarters — and then some — Saturday in an outright battle of Catholic League action.   But the Raiders managed the final pivotal plays in all three phases to reach overtime with a blocked Purple Knights after-point attempt and then claim a 26-20 win with an interception and touchdown run in the extra frame.   Here are a few notes on some of the standouts from the contest.   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9gvzL3GwUN4 </div></figure>     [player_tooltip player_id='1610133' first='Coryan' last='Hawkins'] — 5-9, 185 RB — Archbishop Rummel (2027)   and [player_tooltip player_id='1610142' first='Tiras' last='Franklin'] — 5-8, 140 DB — Archbishop Rummel (2027)   Only right to start with the sophomore duo that helped punctuate the game with their clutch plays in overtime. Hawkins was active throughout the afternoon with 14 carries for 60 yards and all three of the Raiders' touchdowns with senior starter [player_tooltip player_id='291163' first='Norman' last='Taylor'] limited. Hawkins ran strong and with good burst through lanes created by his big offensive line — JaMard Jones, [player_tooltip player_id='283984' first='Jaden' last='Dillon'], Armando Reyes, Jewlz Barthelemy and [player_tooltip player_id='1802121' first='Raymond' last='Hughes'] — and past and through attempted tackles. Franklin was called upon later as other defenders struggled with cramps, and the young corner made a great read, jump and catch for an overtime interception to set up Hawkins' final run for the walk-off win.   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nmtpjoLzZlA </div></figure>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LGXgzWBtOgA </div></figure>   [player_tooltip player_id='914029' first='Fred' last='Banks Jr.'] — 5-10, 290 DL — Archbishop Rummel (2025)   The big senior defensive tackle anchored the Raiders' stout defensive performance with his play up front, making rushing yards difficult to come by between the tackles and getting into the backfield for multiple, including a second-quarter forced fumble that helped set up a game-tying touchdown. He also worked as an additional blocker in goal-line sets on offense, including helping pave the way for Hawkins' second score.   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zip8xFbhm-s </div></figure>     Lester Johnson — 5-7, 160 DB — Archbishop Rummel (2025)   Johnson and fellow senior corner [player_tooltip player_id='145357' first='Lennis' last='Finister Jr.'] helped highlight the Raiders' defensive play on the outside, matching up and limiting the Purple Knights' explosive weapons for stretch of about three scoreless quarters from midway through the first to late in the fourth. And Johnson highlighted the effort with a third-quarter blitz on which he hit the quarterback, knocked the ball loose and chased down the fumble recovery on the far side of the play to set up a field goal and extend the Rummel lead.     [player_tooltip player_id='914043' first='Generald' last='Buggage'] — 5-11, 190 QB — Archbishop Rummel (2025)   The senior quarterback completed 16 of his 28 passes for 189 yards, extending plays well with his legs and connecting on a few downfield shots and third-down conversions that helped keep drives alive and provide balance to ground game. Fellow senior [player_tooltip player_id='914038' first='Kendrick' last='Joseph'] was the most consistent target with eight catches for 63 yards, with Micah Green, [player_tooltip player_id='469477' first='Mark' last='Shezbie'] and [player_tooltip player_id='469475' first='Jaylan' last='Ash'] hauling in some of the deeper looks.   [player_tooltip player_id='401942' first='Carlin' last='Kinchen Jr.'] — 5-9, 175 LB — Archbishop Rummel (2026)   Kinchen was active in the box behind Banks and company in the middle of the defense and appeared to be player who blocked the Knights' late extra-point attempt as he got a great jump off the edge, between defenders and got an arm up in the path of the ball.   [player_tooltip player_id='426963' first='Warren' last='Roberts'] Jr. — 6-2, 220 DL/LB — St. Augustine (2025)   and [player_tooltip player_id='710765' first='Dominique' last='McGill'] Jr. — 6-1, 225 DL/LB — St. Augustine (2025)   Roberts, a Tulane commit and familiar name on Prep Redzone Louisiana, was his usual disruptive self helping create pressure off the edge and making multiple plays behind the line. And a newer face, McGill, provided some balance with pressure from the other side of the line, including at least one tackle for loss on which he quickly fired off the edge and across the bakfeidl for a play.   [player_tooltip player_id='1335970' first='Frederick' last='Lewis'] — 6-0, 150 DB — St. Augustine (2025)   The Purple Knights' senior cornerback helped highlight their secondary play with a well-read halfback pass play on which he showed great instincts, break and ball skills for a diving interceptions.   [player_tooltip player_id='740984' first='Keith' last='Hill'] Jr. — 5-10, 160 RB/ATH — St. Augustine (2026)   The junior rushed for a team-high 17 yards on a tough afternoon on the ground, but found other ways to make his impact felt. Hill caught two passes for 31 yards, helped snatch the ball back from a Rummel defensive back after a third-quarter interception, completed a fourth-down jump pass on the game-tying drive and then cashed in the score the next play.   [player_tooltip player_id='1348424' first='Vashaun' last='Coulon'] — 5-11, 150 QB — St. Augustine (2026)   and [player_tooltip player_id='1323402' first='Miguel' last='Whitley'] — 6-0, 180 WR — St. Augustine (2027)   Coulon completed 15 of his 27 passes for 229 yards and a pair of touchdowns, including the 21-yarder to Whitley to open the game. And the junior quarterback was arguably at his best late in the fourth with the pressure mounting and time quickly running low. Whitley finished with five catches for 71 yards, including another big gainer on the late game-tying possession.

Archbishop Rummel and St. Augustine traded big plays, stops and momentum swings for four quarters — and then some — Saturday in an outright battle of Catholic League action.