The JV Cardinal Hayes (6-4) football team worked their way from the fifth seed to winning the 2024 John Marchassalla Trophy which is given to the CHSFL JV league champion annually. At the conclusion of the regular season the Cardinals were part of a three way tie for the number three seed. After a coin toss Hayes found themselves as the fifth seed. Their path way to the championship would most likely require three road games. Undeterred the Hayes Men went on the road and outlasted fourth seed St. Anthony’s (4-4) 58-45. At Iona Prep the Cardinals defense held the top seeded Gaels in the final moments for a 26-19 semifinal win over the top seeded Gaels (7-1). The championship game proved the Cardinals were adapting quiet well to being the visitor. Hayes travelled to second seed Stepinac (8-2) and shutout the Crusaders 28-0. The win avenged the 2023 JV championship game loss to Stepinac.
November 17, 2024