By Paul Vangos
From a venue that is typically not open for business at this time of year, the Georgetown Hoyas made the trip from the Nation’s capital to take on the Holy Cross Crusaders at America’s Oldest and Most Beloved Ballpark, Fenway Park. The Hoyas were looking to secure a winning season, entering the matchup 6-5, while the Crusaders were hoping to finish their season on a high despite coming in with a 2-9 record.
Both squads rolled into Fenway coming off a win, with Georgetown beating Fordham last week and Holy Cross dominating Bucknell. Additionally, this would serve as the Patriot League’s final regular season game in 2025.
After an epic entrance for the Crusaders, the trend for the entire game would be set on both teams’ first possession. The Hoyas went three-and-out while Holy Cross went 45 yards in seven plays following a Max Mosey 33-yard punt return to go up 7-0. Both teams would jockey for position until the end of the quarter, which included an interception by Holy Cross’ Eli Thompson, and it appeared Holy Cross had reestablished momentum.
Lining up for a punt on 4th and 3 at Georgetown’s 45-yard line, punter Ethan Moss picked up the first Dldown on a 14-yard run. Unfortunately, this drive would be soured by a missed 41-yard field goal by Luis Palanzuela.
After more staunch defense, Georgetown lined up to punt from their 24-yard line when Donovan Comenstro barreled through the line to block the punt, which would be recovered in the end zone by Sam Boyer for a 14-0 Crusader lead. The Hoyas promptly drove down to Holy Cross’s 31 yard line, but Dez Thomas II would be picked off again, this time by Chisom Onwuzurigbo. After another defensive stand by the Crusader defense, the score at the Half was 14-0 Holy Cross.
Thomas II started the second half 4/4, bringing Georgetown to the red zone, but Eli Thompson had other ideas for the end of this drive. Recording his second pick of the day at the 10-yard line, Thompson outran Thomas II for 90 yards, hitting paydirt and making the score 21-0.
Jack Johnson would replace Thomas II after he threw his third interception, and while Johnson led the Hoyas to a touchdown drive, he wasn’t too effective, either. He would also throw a pick-six to Cam Jones and fumbled in enemy territory.
Max Mosey would make his presence felt again, taking a direct snap 46 yards to the house before Jones’ interception. The final nail in the Georgetown coffin was hammered home by Senior Sam Slade.
On his final ever collegiate carry, he ran 88 yards for the score, leaving a great memory of his football career out on Fenway Park’s hallowed grounds. Holy Cross’ defense, which dominated with a blocked punt, four interceptions, and three touchdowns would win the day for the Crusaders, once again shattering Georgetown as they had done last year.
Even though Holy Cross’s season wasn’t fantastic, at least they have this win to look back on for the rest of the offseason.
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