In 1981, John Ehret High School in Marrero fielded a squad for the ages. Coached by Jesse Daigle, the Patriots went 14-1 that year, capped by winning the 4A State Championship 32-13 against Covington. Their offense was led by quarterback Tyrone Mitchell and all-American wide receiver Tyrone Vaughan, who finished his 3-year high school career with a then-state record 60 touchdown receptions. Ehret's defense was led by safety Norman Jefferson who doubled as an exceptional kick returner.
It was with a late punt return for a touchdown that Norman Jefferson closed out what many still consider to be the best game ever played in New Orleans high school football history, pitting Ehret against their neighborly rivlas the West Jefferson Buccaneers. Despite a 260 yard rushing performance by West Jeff's Garry James, Ehret outlasted the Bucs 46-45 in front of ~10,000 fans packed into Hoss Memtsas Stadium.
Best game I ever saw period. Teams went back and forth all day, scored same amount of TDs, I remember that West Jeff kicker was suspended for the game. Lost on missed xp and failed 2 pt try’s!
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ReplyDeleteNo Doubt in my mind,the GREATEST HIGH SCHOOL GAME I'VE EVER SEEN! IN A WORD..FANTASTIC!
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