At the halfway point of the 2024 season, the St. Edmund Blue Jays are making a strong case as one of the top teams in their conference. With a commanding 4-0 record, the Blue Jays have outscored their opponents by an impressive margin of 203-57, showcasing their potent offense and stingy defense. As they prepare for the second half of the season, the Blue Jays are a team to watch, especially with quarterback Kane West and running back Henry Summerlin leading the charge.
Offense: A High-Octane Attack
The Blue Jays’ offense has been nothing short of explosive. Averaging 50.8 points per game, they’ve tallied a total of 30 touchdowns, 13 through the air and 15 on the ground. Quarterback Kane West has been a revelation, boasting a 55.1% completion rate and 13 touchdowns, alongside 757 passing yards. West’s ability to spread the ball around has made the Blue Jays’ offense unpredictable, with receivers like John Landry and Seth Aucoin making key plays. Landry leads the team with 258 receiving yards and four touchdowns, while Aucoin has contributed 217 yards and four touchdowns of his own.
On the ground, Henry Summerlin has been a force, rushing for 443 yards at an average of 10.5 yards per carry and nine touchdowns. With such a balanced attack, opposing defenses have struggled to keep up, as the Blue Jays average 382.5 yards of offense per game.
Defense: Holding the Line
Defensively, the Blue Jays have been just as impressive, allowing only 14.2 points per game. The defensive unit, led by standout players like Koy Trahan and Lannie Reed, has forced a total of 11 turnovers. Trahan has been a ball hawk in the secondary with two interceptions, while Reed has contributed both on defense and special teams, with one interception returned for a touchdown.
The team has also been strong in the trenches, recording 3 sacks and holding opponents to a mere 3.5 yards per rush. Their ability to stifle the run game has been key, as they’ve held opponents to just 304 rushing yards through four games.
Key Matchups and Looking Ahead
As the Blue Jays move into the second half of the season, they’ll be looking to build on their early success. Critical matchups loom on the horizon, and maintaining their balanced offense and opportunistic defense will be key. With West and Summerlin firing on all cylinders, St. Edmund is primed for a deep playoff run if they continue to execute at this level.
