Lafayette Jeff defeats McCutcheon behind fourth-quarter scoring burst

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Lafayette Jeff defeats McCutcheon behind fourth-quarter scoring burst
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Lafayette Jeff earned its first football win of the season by defeating McCutcheon 28-7 on Friday, Sept. 4, at Ellison Stadium. The two teams were locked in a low-scoring defensive contest through three quarters, with the Bronchos holding a narrow 11-7 lead entering the final period. Lafayette Jeff surged in the fourth quarter behind a 52-yard touchdown reception by Na’Darius Young and a late rushing touchdown from Daelyn Neely. Defensive back Keshaun Burns secured the victory with a late interception. While the defense limited McCutcheon throughout the game, coach Pat Shanley specifically credited the team’s special teams unit for field position and efficient play. The victory helps Lafayette Jeff move past two season-opening losses, while McCutcheon falls to a 1-2 record.

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  • Lafayette Jeff defeated McCutcheon 28-7 at Ellison Stadium on Friday, Sept. 4.
  • The Bronchos led 11-7 after three quarters before scoring 17 unanswered points in the fourth.
  • Daelyn Neely and Darrontae Harris combined for 225 total rushing yards in the win.
  • Robert Hoffman converted field goals of 18 and 36 yards to support the Lafayette Jeff special teams effort.
  • McCutcheon falls to a 1-2 record for the season following the defensive loss.
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Jeff captured its first win of the season against county rival McCutcheon, using a fourth-quarter surge to do so.

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