Staff Report

Brebeuf’s first-half barrage overwhelms Shortridge in sectional opener

INDIANAPOLIS — Brebeuf Jesuit scored all 42 of its points before halftime Friday night, building a commanding lead that carried the Braves to a 42-21 sectional victory over Indianapolis Shortridge.

Brebeuf established a 14-0 advantage in the first quarter, then doubled down with a 28-point second period. While the Braves piled up points, their defense kept Shortridge scoreless, sending Brebeuf into halftime ahead 42-0.

That second-quarter surge proved decisive. Shortridge held Brebeuf scoreless after the break and produced all 21 of its points in the second half, but the Blue Devils had too much ground to recover.

Shortridge broke through with six third-quarter points, making it 42-6 entering the fourth. The Blue Devils added 15 points in the final period to close the margin to three touchdowns.

Zeb Cox caught four passes for 46 yards and two touchdowns for Brebeuf. The Braves finished with 16 first downs to Shortridge’s eight.

Quarterback Keegan Bouwkamp completed nine of 11 passes for 130 yards and three touchdowns. In addition to Cox, the southpaw connected with Edwin Watson Jr on a 25-yard scoring strike. Jasir King supplied 82 rushing yards and a touchdown on 12 carries. Jayden Warren hit paydirt while Xavion Bond scored on a 18-yard run.

Conner Sweet had an interception for the Braves.

Brebeuf improved to 6-4 and advanced to face Danville in the sectional semifinals. Shortridge finished 6-4, with the loss ending its four-game winning streak.