Chalmette Senior QB Breez Wilson Delivers Redemption Drive in Jamboree Win
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The jamboree at Chalmette High School’s Bobby Nuss Stadium was supposed to be a preseason tune-up, but for senior quarterback Breez Wilson, it turned into a test of resilience. With less than two minutes left in the second half, Wilson’s pass was snatched out of the air by South Plaquemines defender Kamon Perkins, who took off down the sideline with a clear path to the end zone. A touchdown would have given the Hurricanes their first lead of the night. Instead, Wilson refused to let the mistake define him. He chased Perkins down, forcing him out of bounds at the Chalmette 35-yard line, a tackle that kept the score tied at 7-7 and kept the Owls alive.
“After the interception, he could have quit, but he ran down and made sure that kid didn’t score,” said Chalmette coach Jason Tucker. “It shows a lot of character by him.”
The Owls’ defense answered the call, forcing a three-and-out and giving the ball back to Wilson with 1:45 on the clock. The senior quarterback, now in his third year as a starter, orchestrated a methodical drive. He found tight end Tanner Vincens for a 20-yard strike that moved the ball to the South Plaquemines 5-yard line. Two plays later, senior running back Russell Banks plowed into the end zone from 5 yards out, putting Chalmette up by 10 with just 23 seconds remaining. The 17-7 victory was secured.
“I had made a mistake with the interception, but we just kept our head up and put one in the end zone,” Wilson said. “I completed it pretty good against South Plaquemines, but I feel like I can work on my deep balls.”
Wilson finished the night 12-of-21 for 121 yards, distributing the ball to seven different receivers. Vincens led the way with three catches for 45 yards, while senior Nashen Murray-Bernard added two receptions for 26 yards. On the ground, sophomore Daveigh Fink was the workhorse, rushing for 60 yards on five carries, including a 25-yard touchdown in the first half that capped an 82-yard drive. Banks totaled 36 yards on eight carries, and sophomore Quitman Johnson chipped in 31 yards on four attempts.
The Owls defense was relentless, piling up four sacks and keeping constant pressure on South Plaquemines freshman quarterback Eyan Taylor. Taylor completed just 4 of 10 passes for 51 yards, with senior Sharonski Prout hauling in two of those for 39 yards. The Hurricanes’ only score came on a defensive play: senior Sabryn Bartholmew scooped up a fumble and raced 65 yards for a touchdown in the second half.
“We fly around on defense, we’re fast to the ball,” Tucker said. “We settled down in our base front, and our kids played well.”
For South Plaquemines coach Lyle Fitte, the jamboree was a glimpse of a young roster finding its identity. “We’ve got a lot of young guys,” he said. “Just watching their fight to the finish. That’s what I need to see throughout the season to make sure we’re where we need to be for the playoffs.”
Chalmette now turns its attention to the regular season opener next Friday against John Ehret at Hoss Memtsas Stadium. South Plaquemines will host Higgins in its own season opener. The jamboree may have been a preseason exhibition, but for Wilson and the Owls, it was a statement about perseverance and the will to win.
Article commentary
Breez Wilson’s performance in the Chalmette-South Plaquemines jamboree offers a compelling narrative of accountability and leadership. The senior quarterback’s instinct to chase down Kamon Perkins after throwing an interception was not just a physical play—it was a psychological reset for his team. In a jamboree, where the stakes are lower than regular-season games, such moments often reveal character that translates into the grind of the fall. Wilson’s ability to bounce back and engineer a game-winning drive speaks to the maturity that three-year starters develop. His completion rate of 57% (12 of 21) and the distribution to seven different receivers indicate a quarterback who trusts his weapons and reads defenses well, though his self-critique about deep balls suggests room for growth. Defensively, Chalmette’s four sacks against a freshman quarterback are a promising sign. The Owls secondary and front seven showed discipline, forcing South Plaquemines into a three-and-out when it mattered most. Coach Jason Tucker’s emphasis on speed and pursuit aligns with modern defensive trends, and the unit’s ability to settle down after a fumble recovery touchdown shows poise. However, the scoop-and-score by Sabryn Bartholmew—a 65-yard fumble return—highlights a vulnerability in ball security that Chalmette must address before facing John Ehret. South Plaquemines, under first-year coach Lyle Fitte, is clearly in a rebuilding phase. Relying on a freshman quarterback like Eyan Taylor is a long-term investment, but the struggles were evident: only 4 completions on 10 attempts and no offensive touchdowns. The Hurricanes will need to develop a running game to protect Taylor, and the defense, despite the fumble return, allowed 17 points and 121 passing yards. Fitte’s postgame comments about “fight to the finish” indicate he values effort over results at this stage, which is sensible for a young team. Looking ahead, Chalmette appears poised for a competitive season. The offensive balance—with Wilson’s passing, Fink’s rushing, and Banks’ short-yardage power—gives them multiple ways to score. The jamboree win, while not a regular-season marker, builds momentum. For South Plaquemines, the road will be tougher, but the experience gained by Taylor and the defense will be invaluable. The jamboree served its purpose: it exposed weaknesses and highlighted strengths, and both teams now have a clearer picture of what needs refinement before the games that count.