Notre Dame Jugglers vs Carson Graham Eagles

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The feeling of joy when finally defeating a program you just can't seem to figure out can't be measured. The Notre Dame Jugglers kicked off their long weekend by getting revenge on a team that's had their number, the Carson Graham Eagles, with a 7-6 victory.

This was one of the biggest wins for the Notre Dame program in the last few years. Carson Graham has dominated the Jugglers in their last three outings. This time it was different as the Jugglers controlled the Eagles' vaunted attack, allowing only an early second quarter touchdown.

Relentless pursuit, gang tackling and limitation of big plays characterized a Notre Dame defense composed of nine two-way starters. Defensive co-coordinator Nic Sorace and defensive backs coach Jerry Mulliss put in a game plan, which was executed flawlessly.

The Eagles opened the scoring with a Matt Brackenbury rushing major in the second quarter. After that, the Jugglers defense would make stops in any way possible. Forcing three-and-outs, bending but not breaking in the red zone, and forcing turnovers, Notre Dame's defensive unit refused to let the Eagles get on the board again. 

Interceptions by corner Michael MacLeod and safety Peyton Awde proved to be pivotal plays. Two-way lineman Nick Almeida and linebacker Klyde Tan put tremendous pressure on Eagles quarterback Jack Shih all afternoon. 

Down 6-0 midway through the third frame, quarterback Caleb Parrotta broke off a tackle and ran it all the way for a 30-yard score. Grade nine kicker Matthew MacLeod kicked what turned out to be the winning conversion. 

Parrotta also threw eight key completions, five to wide receiver Jeevyn Rattan, two to wide receiver Michael MacLeod, and one to tight end Sayj Gill to keep drives alive, especially in the third and fourth quarters.

Defensive tackle, center, and team captain Aiden Perizzolo had his best game of the season. The offensive line is making new line coach Matt Kingsley very proud these past two weeks, according to Jugglers Head Coach Dennis Kelly. 

Kelly was beaming with his teams performance postgame. 

"This was a huge signature win for our team as we have recovered from some early season losses and now have our sights set on the remainder of our league schedule. I can't stress enough the work of our guys on defense, led by Coach Sorace. Offensively, quarterback Parrotta is showing his tremendous pass/run ability, and the offensive line continues to improve."

Kelly says next week's game is about more than football for the Jugglers. 

"Next up for us is Handsworth next Saturday on Juggler Field, starting at 1:30 pm. We will be honoring the 44-year coaching commitment of Mark "Bubba" Burchak, who passed away this past spring after a battle with cancer. All Jugglers, especially those who knew Bubba, were invited to attend the game and ceremony."