Edna Karr came into Friday’s District 9-5A game against Jesuit with one of the top defenses in the state.

The Cougars proved that by smothering the Blue Jays spread attack while playing complementary football with a strong running game for a 41-0 win at the Shrine on Airline.

Karr (7-0, 4-0) held Jesuit (4-3, 1-3) to 96 yards of total offense and five first downs. The Blue Jays mustered just 10 yards rushing on 21 carries.

“We played really tough-nosed defense and have the best defense in the state,” Karr coach Brice Brown said. “(Jesuit coach Ryan Manale) is a great coach. He’s always going to scheme and give you some stuff you don’t see on film. I thought we adjusted well as the game went on.”

Karr took its first possession of the game and drove 69 yards in nine plays, with running b

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