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Prep Football: St. Stanislaus rocks visiting Moss Point 33-12

A high school football player in a red uniform scrambles to avoid a tackle while holding the ball, as a defender in a white jersey reaches out to stop him.
Lex Rhodes of St. Stanislaus looks for some running room as Moss Point defender B.J. Clausell closes in Friday night. (Photo by Allan Ritter)

By Joseph W. Gex II/Staff Writer

Bay St. Louis — The Saint Stanislaus Rock-A-Chaws used a pinpoint passing game in the first half to stretch the field and gain a 33-12 victory over the Moss Point Tigers. 

Rock quarterback Max Bernard was five yards short of a 300-yard passing game and accounted for four touchdowns. 

A high school football player in a red uniform tackles an opponent in a white uniform during a game, with players in the background.
St. Stanislaus defender Tucker Hockert reaches out to stop Moss Point’s Amarion Scott Friday night. (Photo by Allan Ritter)
Football player in red jersey number 12 dodging a tackle during a game, with a player in white attempting to grab his leg.
Liam Hayes of St. Stanislaus gains a step as Moss Point defender Landon Cato pursues Friday night. (Photo by Allan Ritter)
A football player wearing a white uniform with the number 16 leaps to catch a ball under the stadium lights during a night game.
Moss Point’s Terrence Coleman reaches up for a pass as Matthew Williston of St. Stanislaus closes in Friday night. (Photo by Allan Ritter)

On SSC’s first drive of the night, Bernard hooked up with Lex Rhodes for gains of 9 and 29 yards before Rhodes rushed for 10 yards. Two plays later, Bernard found Jackson Wood for a 19-yard scoring aerial. Jude Babin’s PAT made the score 7-0.

Both teams traded possessions before Moss Point drove down to the Rock 15-yard line highlighted by Amarion Scott’s 20-yard rush and a 13-yard aerial to Jaiden Green from Aiden Evans.

The 32-yard field goal attempt was blocked by Brick Compretta and recovered at the 20-yard line. 

Bernard went back to Oliver for gains of 21 and 18 before Babin converted on a 41-yard field goal with 10:42 to make the score 10-0.

A high school football player in a red uniform is preparing to throw a football while facing a defender in a navy and white uniform, set on a grassy field with spectators in the background.
St. Stanislaus quarterback Max Bernard looks for an open target vs. Moss Point Friday night. (Photo by Allan Ritter)
A high school football player from Moss Point runs with the ball while being pursued by defenders in red jerseys during a game.
St. Stanislaus defenders Tucker Hockert (24) and Jackson Wood pursue Moss Point running back Amarion Scott Friday night. (Photo by Allan Ritter)
A high school football player in a white and navy uniform, catching a pass while being pursued by an opposing player in a red uniform.
Moss Point wide out Jaiden Green hauls in a catch as SSC defender Matthew Williston reacts Friday night. (Photo by Allan Ritter)

The Rock defense stopped the Tigers and forced a punt. Bernard stayed in the air with a 52-yard toss to Liam Hayes. Bernard ended the drive with a 1-yard scoring run with 4:02 left in the first half leaving the score at 16-0.

On the ensuing drive, Evans found Terrance Coleman for a 36-yard gain before Hayes intercepted a Tiger pass at the Rock 25-yard line. 

Bernard found Oliver for gains of 20 and 19 yards and another 19-yard gain by Wood. Three plays later, Bernard scored from one-yard out with seven seconds left. Babin’s PAT made the halftime score 23-0.

The teams traded possessions to start the second half before Moss Point’s Maroreo Kelly picked up a loose ball and returned it 10 yards for a touchdown with 6:49 left in the third quarter to get the Tigers on the board at 23-6.

The Rocks needed just six plays to find the endzone on the ensuing drive. Bernard finished the drive with a one-yard scoring plunge with 3:24 left in the third quarter to extend the home team advantage to 30-6.

A high school football player in a red uniform runs while being tackled from behind by an opposing player in a white and navy blue uniform.
Lex Rhodes of St. Stanislaus slips past Moss Point defender B,J. Clausell Friday night. (Photo by Allan Ritter)
A young football player in a red uniform with the number 1 is in the process of throwing a football while being chased by another player in red with the number 8. In the background, other players in blue and white uniforms are positioned on the field.
Lex Rhodes of St. Stanislaus takes a pitch from Rocks quarterback Max Bernard vs. Moss Point Friday night. (Photo by Allan Ritter)
A football player in a red uniform leaps to catch a football while another player in a white uniform attempts to defend. A cameraman captures the action in the background.
Jackson Wood of St. Stanislaus pulls down a catch as Moss Point defender Jaqoril Turk closes in Friday night. (Photo by Allan Ritter)

On the ensuing kickoff, Jaxon Dubose took the ball at the one-yard line and returned it 99 yards for a touchdown with 3:09 left in the third quarter to make it 30-12. 

Bernard went back to the air and connected with Oliver for 15 and 14 yards before Babin converted a 20-yard field goal with 10:22 left in the game to make the final score 33-12. 

Moss Point head coach Derrick Jenkins commented, “On offense, we have had trouble finishing drives. If we can find consistency in execution and finish drives, we will be able to string some things together. On defense, our pass defense has not been up to the level it needs to be which did us in tonight. We have to turn our focus to Gautier this week and get ready for an athletic team. If we can correct some things that have been troubling us, we could have a good game next week.”

Moss Point was led by Evans who threw for 112 yards in the game. 

A football player in a white jersey with the number 8 dives to catch the ball on a grassy field, while another player in a red jersey attempts to tackle him.
Moss point wide out Jaxon Dubose reaches out for a pass as Lex Rhodes of St. Stanislaus closes in Friday night. (Photo by Allan Ritter)
A high school football player in a white jersey with the number 8 dives towards a football while being tackled by an opponent in a red jersey. Other players and spectators are in the background.
Moss point wide out Jaxon Dubose reaches out for a pass as Lex Rhodes of St. Stanislaus closes in Friday night. (Photo by Allan Ritter)
A high school football player in a white jersey with 'TIGERS' on it is about to throw a football while being pressured by a defender in a red jersey.
Brick Compretta of St. Stanislaus challenges Moss Point quarterback Aiden Evans Friday night. (Photo by Allan Ritter)

Saint Stanislaus head coach Evan Gay stated, “In the second half, we got a little one dimensional due to their aggressive defense and it limited what we could do. Credit to Moss Point for continuing to play hard through the game. Max Bernard took some shots from their defense but stayed in there and continued to throw the ball well. Adam Oliver, Lex Rhodes, and Liam Hayes made some big catches for us tonight. Jackson Wood came down with a big first catch early in the game. Now, we have to get ready for Pass Christian which is on a great run right now. We have to work on getting a run game going. Our defense kept Moss Point out of the endzone tonight which was great to see that effort. Pass Christian will be a heavyweight opponent and we have to be ready to respond.”

Bernard threw for 295 yards and a touchdown on 21-for-38 passing while also adding three rushing touchdowns. Oliver caught nine passes for 139 yards. 

The Rocks (2-1) travel to Pass Christian next week and Moss Point (0-3) will host Gautier. Kickoff for both games is set for 7 p.m.

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