Although the Fenwick High School football team would have really cherished a win over reigning Class 8A state champion Loyola Academy in Week 5 (Loyola defeated Fenwick 52-21), the Friars earned a more important 47-7 victory against host Marmion on Friday night.
The Friars’ victory over the Cadets in Aurora improved their record to 5-1 overall with a 2-0 mark in the Chicago Catholic League Green Division. Considering that the Friars’ first goal on their wish list is to a CCL division title, the team remains on track to a terrific season.
Fenwick excelled offensively against Marmion with contributions from several players. Senior running back Conner Lillig had 19 carries for 133 yards and a touchdown, while Jackson Haeflinger chipped in six carries for 33 yards and a TD. Fenwick rushed for 172 yards on 34 carries overall.
Senior quarterback Jaocb Keller was 8-for-17 with 86 passing yards and two TDs. His favorite targets were wide receivers Shemran Martin (4 catches, 94 yards, 2 TD) and Mike O’Laughlin (3 catches, 43 yards, TD).
On defense, Fenwick kept the pressure on the Cadets with four sacks. Adrian Nourse, Ellis Taylor, Jason Ivery and promising freshman Jaocb Kaminski each had a sack. Lorente Blakeney (5 tackles) and Brett Moorman (4.5 tackles) also played major roles on limiting the Cadets’ offense. In terms of scoring, Marty Stein returned an interception for a TD and Nourse recorded a safety.
Fenwick hosts Providence Catholic on Friday, Oct. 8. Kickoff is 7:30 p.m. at Triton College in River Grove.