Stefano Guarisco
(The Daily Review/Courtney Long)
Central Catholic senior running back Stefano Guarisco led his team this year and ran through opposing defenses in District 7-1A.
A St. John of Plaquemine defender loses his helmet when he collides with Central Catholic running back Stefano Guarisco at the goal line during Central Catholic’s 54-27 victory Thursday in Plaquemine. Guarisco rushed for 402 yards on 28 carries and scored five touchdowns. He added three two-point conversions. (The Daily Review/Courtney Long)
Stefano Guarisco took off offensively and the Central Catholic Eagles clamped down defensively to lead the Morgan City-based squad’s rally in the first half en route to a 54-27 victory Thursday.
Greg Leger
(Submitted Photo/Courtesy of Brandi Guessfeld Mire)
Four Central Catholic Eagles earned Class 1A All-State honors following a finish in the semifinals this season.
Central Catholic High School defeated Ascension Episcopal 28-21 in District 7-1A action. The Eagles utilized both Stefano Guarisco and Tyler O’con in place of injured quarterback Blake Byrne. Guarisco rushed for 244 yards and three scores and passed for 37 more yards, while O’con passed for 62 yards. Above, O’con hands off to Guarisco. (The Daily Review/Courtney Long)
Guarisco, freshman QB propels Eagles to 28-21 win
Central Catholic defeated Highland Baptist behind the second-half spark of running back Stefano Guarisco. Guarisco, who was injured a week ago, came in on offense in the second half for the Eagles and rushed for three touchdowns and 120 yards. Above, Guarisco makes a cut against Highland Baptist. (The Daily Review/Photo by Courtney Long)
Trailing 26-14 in the third quarter with all the momentum in Highland Baptist’s favor, Central Catholic needed a spark.
They got one in Stefano Guarisco.