Jefferson's football season ends in Division 5 state semifinals

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WESTLAND – Jefferson’s amazing football season came to a end in the state semifinals.

The Bears, who won just one game last year and three over the past two seasons combined, closed with an 11-2 record after falling 51-21 to Pontiac Notre Dame in the Division 5 state semifinals at Westland John Glenn.

Jefferson, which scored 524 points (47.6 per game) during the first 12 contests, could not generate much offense against the defending state champs.

Notre Dame took an early lead on a touchdown just 3:30 into the game and led 14-0 after one quarter.

Jefferson’s hole grew to 24-0 at the half.

The Bears showed some life in the third quarter. Trey Oldenburg caught a touchdown pass from Luke Beaudrie, then Drake Jones ran for a pair of TDs to slice the Notre Dame lead to 31-21.

Notre Dame responded with two touchdowns before the third quarter ended, making it 44-21.

Jefferson's 11 wins are as many victories as the earned over the previous eight seasons combined.

Notre Dame (11-2) will bid for its second straight state title in the Division 5 championship game at Ford Field in Detroit at 4 p.m. Nov. 30.

This article originally appeared on The Monroe News: Jefferson's football season ends in Division 5 state semifinals

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