Coolidge Claims the DC Orange Bowl 2025 with a 9-0 Shutout

Coolidge Colts football players celebrate after a 9–0 shutout win over the Roosevelt Rough Riders. The Colts’ defense controlled the game with strong tackles and energy on the sideline, while the offense sealed the win with a single touchdown and field goal under the lights.

Coolidge Claims the DC Orange Bowl 2025 with a 9–0 Shutout

The DC Orange Bowl carries weight in Washington. Winning it means you handled the pressure, the spotlight, and the moment. Coolidge did exactly that with a 9–0 shutout over Roosevelt, turning a tough matchup into a statement win.

You saw the Colts control the game from the start. They owned field position, dictated tempo, and forced Roosevelt into punt after punt. By the end of the night, Roosevelt finished under 150 total yards because Coolidge’s defense refused to give them any breathing room.

Roosevelt never found rhythm. Junior quarterback David Anderson went 4 of 15 for 80 yards and added 63 on the ground, but nothing came easy. Coolidge stuck with a physical ground game, took advantage of every short field, and played the kind of disciplined football that wins major DC titles.

Jason Battle Leads the Way

Sophomore Jason Battle did a little of everything for the Colts. He rushed for 75 yards on 12 carries and scored the game’s only touchdown. His runs were tough, downhill, and efficient against a stacked box.

Junior quarterback Aleem Moore managed the offense with patience, completing 5 of 13 passes for 91 yards and adding 5 on the ground. His poise kept drives alive and helped set up Battle’s score and a field goal from Luis Martinez, who added 3 points to close out the 9–0 win.

Defense Set the Tone Early

If you watched this game, you saw Coolidge’s defense flying to the ball. Senior Jabreem Harvey recovered a fumble and made big stops, while Cier Johnson and Matthew Hilton each recorded multiple tackles. Roosevelt never found rhythm in the backfield and spent most of the game playing catch-up.

Defensively, Jamal Gilmore and Ezra Anderson led Roosevelt with six tackles and a takeaway, but the offense never cashed in. Every drive felt like a climb uphill.

Ground Game Controlled the Clock

Coolidge’s run game dictated the flow. The Colts carried the ball 26 times for 162 yards, draining the clock and wearing down Roosevelt’s defense. Sophomore D. Washington Jr. led with 22 carries for 75 yards, while Jason Battle added another 75 and the lone touchdown.

It was physical, patient football, no flashy runs, no risks, only controlled drives that let the Colts play their game. By the fourth quarter, Roosevelt’s defense looked spent.

  • Coolidge Colts football players celebrate after a 9–0 shutout win over the Roosevelt Rough Riders. The Colts’ defense controlled the game with strong tackles and energy on the sideline, while the offense sealed the win with a single touchdown and field goal under the lights.

Roosevelt’s Offense Never Clicked

Roosevelt could not generate consistency on offense. Between missed throws and short runs, they totaled 143 all-purpose yards and never reached the end zone. Quarterback David Anderson Jr. carried most of the load with 80 passing yards and 63 rushing yards. When your quarterback leads in both categories, it usually means the pocket is collapsing too quickly.

Receivers Jamal Gilmore, Gabriel Hudgens, and Donzell Byrd each had brief flashes but could not sustain drives. Every time momentum started to build, Coolidge’s defense shut it down.

Big Stops and Smart Defense

Coolidge’s defense deserves full credit. They kept Roosevelt scoreless by winning early downs and forcing mistakes. Senior Jabreem Harvey recovered a key fumble, while Cier Johnson and Matthew Hilton locked down the middle. Each stop built more confidence as the game went on.

Roosevelt’s defense had bright moments, too. Ezra Anderson and Jamal Gilmore made solid tackles and created a turnover that briefly shifted momentum, but with the offense stalling, the scoreboard stayed empty.

By the Numbers

Here is what the numbers show: Coolidge finished with 253 total yards, including 162 rushing and 91 passing. Roosevelt posted 143 total yards, showing how completely the Colts controlled the game.

  • Rushing attempts: Coolidge ran 26 times, owning the clock.

  • Third downs: Short conversions kept drives alive.

  • Turnovers: Roosevelt fumbled once and lost it. Coolidge had none.

  • Scoring: Jason Battle’s rushing touchdown and Luis Martinez’s field goal made the difference.

That level of execution wins in November.

What This Win Means

For Coolidge, this 9–0 win was about sending a message. A patient ground game, balanced play-calling, and relentless defense got it done. Young contributors like Jason Battle and D. Washington Jr. showed that Coolidge’s future is in good hands.

For Roosevelt, the takeaway is focus and execution. The effort was there, but the offense never found balance. With playmakers like David Anderson Jr. and Jamal Gilmore, the potential is real, but production must match the energy.

Conclusion

Conclusion

Coolidge earned every yard. The Colts did the little things right with field position, tackling, and clock control. Roosevelt played hard but could not overcome missed opportunities.

When you look back at this one, you will remember that it was not flashy. It was the kind of performance that shows why defense wins football games. And with this win, Coolidge walks away as the DC Orange Bowl 2025 champions.

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