Jesuit Swimming 2009 - 2010


Blue Jay Swimmer Earns Scholastic All-American Honor

Congratulations to senior Brian Carr for being named to the 2009 USA Swimming Scholastic All-American Team.

This national recognition requires time standard achievement in the pool as well as academic achievement. Brian received special recognition for maintaining a 4.0 or greater GPA.


Senior Brian Carr


2009 State Swimming Champions!

Jays Don't "Pool" Around Winning Fourth Consecutive Title


Congratulations to the Jesuit varsity swim team for winning the 2009 LHSAA
State Swimming Championship for the fourth consecutive year.

2009 LHSAA State Swimming Tournament Photo Gallery

2009 LHSAA State Swimming Meet
Division I Results

Team Scoring (Top 5)

1. Jesuit 364.5
2. Catholic 238
3. Northshore 210
4. Fontainebleau 175
5. Pineville 161.5

Individual and Relay Results

200-Yard Medley
First Place: Brian Carr, Tommy Barnett, Marc Dorsey, Brennan Dorsey- 1:38.99

200-Yard Freestyle
First Place: Brian Carr- 1:42.00

200-Yard IM
Second Place: Senior Marc Dorsey- 1:55.67

50-Yard Freestyle
First Place: Senior Ramsay Burch- 21.20

100-Yard Freestyle
First Place: Senior Ramsay Burch- 47.42

500-Yard Freestyle
First Place: Senior Brian Carr- 4:38.13

200-Yard Freestyle Relay
First Place: Jesuit (Brennan Dorsey, Jacob Schoen, Tommy Barnett, and Ramsay Burch )- 1:29.13

100-Yard  Backstroke
Second Place: Marc Dorsey- 51.98

400-Yard Freestyle Relay
First Place: Jesuit (Marc Dorsey, Daniel Dupre, Ramsay Burch, and Brian Carr)- 3:14.78

The following article of courtesy of The Times-Picayune and nola.com.

Jesuit Cruises to 4th Straight Division I State Championship

Bulldogs defend their Division II swim title

Sunday, November 22, 2009

By Lori Lyons

Staff writer

SULPHUR -- Jesuit and Lutcher continued their dominance of the state's swimming Saturday, as both the Blue Jays and the Bulldogs successfully defended their state championships.

But one had an easier time than the other.

Jesuit's Division I title really never was in doubt as the Blue Jays won their 35th state championship and their fourth consecutive. Jesuit won seven of 11 events to accumulate 264 points, well ahead of Catholic, which finished as runner-up for the fourth consecutive year.

Blue Jays senior Brian Carr continued his own string of titles, winning the 200-yard freestyle and the 500-yard freestyle. He also swam on the Blue Jays' 200-yard medley relay. Ramsay Burch won the 50-yard freestyle and the 100-yard freestyle.

And when it was over, Carr was itching to jump in the pool with his teammates and coach.

"When you've been swimming for a long time, you get kind of used to it," Carr said of his team's string of titles. "But every year you have fun and it's exciting. There's pressure on everybody who is trying to win a championship."

But to win its fifth state championship in a row -- its first in Division II, Lutcher had to outswim Vandebilt -- literally.

Heading into the final event, the 200-yard freestyle relay, the Bulldogs held a four-point lead over Vandebilt. Then the team of Jayce Whitlow, Mark Pousson, Blake Roussel and Hunter Louque edged the Terriers by seven one-hundredths of a second to take the title.

"Whoever won that race was going to win state," Lutcher Coach Lanny Remondet said.

Remondet said there is at least one race like this every year -- one that comes down to the wire. Louque knew it too.

"I was so nervous," he said.

"I can't say enough about the boys," Remondet said. "Moving up in classification was difficult, but we stepped up to the challenge. I told them all week that they had to earn their respect in Division II. And it looks like they might have done it."

Lutcher trailed Vandebilt until the 50-yard freestyle, in which Roussel finished second and Whitlow took third. After 16 events the Bulldogs were ahead by almost 60 points. But heading into the final race, Lutcher led 324.5 to 320.5

Louque, sporting a Mohawk and clutching the team's trophy, said he was worried about the Bulldogs' fate, especially after finishing second to Vandebilt in Friday's preliminaries.

"Yesterday, it was almost the exact same times," he said. "Every year there's a race like that. It comes down to hundredths of a second. I knew I had to do it. It's my senior year."

Louque also helped his team by winning the 100-yard freestyle and finishing second in the 200-yard freestyle. The Lutcher relay team of Jayce Whitlow, Mason Duhe, Blake Roussel and Louque also won the 200-yard freestyle relay. The 200-yard medley relay team finished third. Roussel finished second in the 50-yard freestyle and Whitlow was third.

East Jefferson's Dylon Rykosky won the Division II 200-yard freestyle with a time of 1:47.39 and the 500-yard freestyle with a time of 4:55.55.

Colin Babcock of St. Paul's won the Division I 200-yard individual medley with a time of 1:521.95, qualifying him for All-American. His time of 57.80 in the 100-yard breaststroke also qualified him for All-American. Walter Loop of Mandeville was second in the event. His time of 58.00 qualified him for All-American. Northshore's Michael Faust was third with a time of 59.05, qualifying him for All-American consideration.


Metro Swimming Champions!!!

Blue Jays Capture 2009 Metro Title; Set Sights on State Swimming  Tournament


Freshman Johnston Burkhardt cuts his way through the UNO pool on Saturday
at the 2009 Metro Meet. The Jays put together a team effort to win
this year's title. Jesuit swimmers are now in training for
the state tournament in Sulphur, Louisiana,
scheduled for later this month.

Metro Swimming Meet Photo Gallery

The following article of courtesy of The Times-Picayune and nola.com.

Blue Jays, Panthers Swim Way to Title

Northshore boys, Fontainebleau girls are runners-up

Sunday, November 08, 2009

By Peter Steinbauer

Contributing writer

All went as expected Saturday at the UNO Aquatic Center, as Jesuit and Northshore's girls showed why they are the top swimming programs in the area.

The Blue Jays won two of three relay races and had swimmers finish in the top three in four of eight individual events on the way to their 26th consecutive Metro Championship. Jesuit had 410 points, Northshore was second with 267 points, and Fontainebleau finished third with 220 points.

Jesuit Coach Bret Hanneman said overall his team swam well.

"Even though you might look strong on paper, you don't take that as a guarantee," Hanneman said. "You've got to go swim it."

Brian Carr led the Blue Jays with first place finishes in the 200 freestyle (1 minute, 43.02 seconds, a Metro meet record) and 500 freestyle (4:41.04). Jesuit's Ramsey Burch finished first in the 50 free (22.33).

Senior Colin Babcock of St. Paul's finished first in the 200 individual medley (1:56.42) and the 100 breaststroke (59.18) and was selected Boys Swimmer of the Meet. Babcock's breaststroke time qualifies for All-American consideration.

"I was having some neck spasms this morning, so I was kind of worried, and I had some breathing troubles coming off of yesterday," he said. "But I felt good when I got here, so I expected to win some races."

In girls' events, Northshore swimmers finished in the top three in five individual races and won two relays for their second consecutive championship. Northshore had 401 points, Fontainebleau finished second with 245, and Mandeville was third with 228 points.

"I consider this just as tough as state, but the girls were ready," Northshore Coach Ed Kelly said.

Northshore had three swimmers place first in an event. Mary Jabbia won the 200 individual medley, Colleen Donovan won the 100 freestyle (53.96), and Heather Winn won the 500 freestyle (5:03.96).

Fontainebleau freshman Kara Kopsco earned Girls Swimmer of the Meet honors for first-place finishes in the 200 freestyle (1:52.65) and 100 backstroke (1:02.01). Both times qualify for All-America consideration.

Fontainebleau's Jessica Kopsco finished first in the 100 butterfly (1:00.03) and 100 breaststroke (1:08.39).


Blue Jay Swimmers Soar at Thursday Night Tri-Meet

Jesuit Dominates Martin and Vandebilt in Preparation for
State Tournament



Sophomore John Rubadue maintains the lead and wins the heat for the 200 yard IM.
The Jays dominated Thursday evenings tri-meet at the UNO Acquatic Center
scoring 131 points against Br. Martin and 129 points against Vandebilt Catholic.

Jesuit-Br. Martin-Vandebilt Tri-Meet Photo Gallery


Pooling Their Efforts, Jesuit Swimmers Win Central District Championship

Jays Secure Central Championship by 120 Points


Senior Marc Dorsey cuts through the water at the UNO Acquatic Center
during the Central Division Championship Meet on Saturday afternoon.
The Jays worked together as a team to win the meet by 120 points.

Check out the action at the Central District Swimming Championship Photo Gallery.


Jays Fly at the Holy Cross/McGehee Swim Meet



Blue Jay swimmers participated at the Holy Cross/ McGehee Swim Meet
on Thursday evening at the UNO Aquatic Center.

Check out the action at the Holy Cross/McGehee Swim Meet Photo Gallery.


Jesuit Swimmers Make a Splash in Duel Meet Against Northshore



Sophomore Patrick Abry cuts through the water at the duel meet against
the Northshore Panthers on Thursday at the Crossgates pool.

Check out the action at the Jesuit - Northshore Swimming Photo Gallery.

The following article of courtesy of The Times-Picayune and nola.com.

For Coach, Each Season Is a New Challenge

Thursday, October 01, 2009

By Peter Steinbauer

Contributing writer

How does a swimming program that has lost one state championship since 1988 approach the start of a new season? Is it possible to take winning for granted?

Jesuit coach Bret Hanemann explains to Blue Jay swimmers that it's a different team that wins every year, so it's a new accomplishment. Each group then tries to outdo other Jesuit teams, as the 2008 team did in setting a state record in the 200-yard freestyle relay.

It's a matter of sustaining tradition.

You don't take any of these lightly," Hanemann said. "It's a humble team."

The Blue Jays are aiming for their fourth consecutive state title this fall. They won 18 in a row before losing in 2005.

The senior squad has unique goals it can achieve. Captain Marc Dorsey is looking for his fourth individual state title in the 100 backstroke, while captain Brian Carr is in position for his fourth state title in the 500 freestyle.

Dorsey, who is considering swimming at Notre Dame, Georgia Tech and Texas, also has two individual titles in the 200 individual medley. Carr has two titles in the 200 free. Senior captain Ramsay Burch placed second last season in the 50 free.

Hanemann said Jesuit has been fortunate to have someone win four individual state titles in the same event every so often. But he admits Dorsey and Carr are "a special breed."

Jesuit will face off against Northshore in its second meet of the season today at 4 p.m. at Cross Gates Athletic Club in Slidell.

Dominican will get its most difficult test of the season today at Cross Gates against Northshore, the defending Division I state champion, which has many of its swimmers back from last season.

Dominican is looking to improve on a 10th-place finish in state last season. Hanemann, who coaches Dominican, said the team is shooting for the top seven this year.

Dominican is led by senior captains Emily France and Jenn Vegh, and junior captain Allie Willem.


Jesuit Swimmers Dive into a New Season

Blue Jays Take First Place at Opening Season Meet on the Northshore


Take Your Mark... Blue Jays make a splash at the season opening meet against
St. Pauls and Mandeville Wednesday afternoon at the Tchefuncte Swimming Club.

Jesuit-St.Paul's-Mandeville Swimming Meet Photo Gallery



Jesuit Swimmers Named Academic All-American by National Coaches Association
 


Myles Prados 09


Chris Reuter 09


Jared Rodrigue 09

Congratulations to seniors Myles Prados, Chris Reuter, and Jared Rodrigue for being named 2008 - 09 Academic All-American by the National Interscholastic Swimming Coaches Association of America.

The association recognized six young men from Louisiana, three of which are from Jesuit.

 

Dorsey Named Scholastic All-American Swimmer


Junior Marc Dorsey

Congratulations to junior
Marc Dorsey for being named a
USA Swimming 2008 Scholastic
All-American.

 


Jesuit Swimming Recognized for Their Achievements


Junior Marc Dorsey,
Swimmer of the Year


Junior Brian Carr
Scholastic All-American

Congratulations to the following Blue Jays swimmers named to The Times Picayunes
All-Metro Swimming Team:

Junior Ramsay Burch- 50 Freestyle (21.46)
Junior Brian Carr- 500 Freestyle (4:39.96)
Junior Marc Dorsey- 100 Backstroke (51.21)

Juniors Marc Dorsey, Ramsay Burch, seniors Jared Rodrigue, & Mark Reuther- 200 Freestyle Relay (1:25.47)

Juniors Brian Carr, Marc Dorsey, senior Mark Reuther, & junior Ramsay Burch- 200 Medley Relay (1:36.36)

Seniors Jared Rodrigue, Chris Willem, Chris Reuter, & junior Brian Carr- 400 Freestyle Relay (3:18.7)

Junior Marc Dorsey is also named the 2008 Swimmer of the Year.


Congratulations to junior Brian Carr for receiving the Scholastic All-American Award Certificate. Only four swimmers in Louisiana received this distinction.


LHSAA State Champions! Jesuit Wins 34th Swimming Title

Blue Jays Score 315 Points to Defend State Swimming Title


2008 LHSAA State Swimming Champions: Jesuit Blue Jays
(Photos by Action Sports Photo/www.actionsportsphoto-La.com)


2008 LHSAA State Swimming Photo Gallery

Congratulations to the Jesuit varsity swim team for winning the 2008 LHSAA State Swimming Meet in Sulphur, Louisiana, this weekend.

With this years victory, Jesuit has earned a total of 34 state swimming titles. At the state meet, juniors Marc Dorsey and Brian Carr led the Jays’ strong performance that racked up 315 points to secure first place.

Watch the Jays Win the
2008 LHSAA State Swimming Championship

Click the link below to view the nola.com broadcast of the
LHSAA State Swimming Meet.


 

2008 LHSAA State Meet Results
(Division I)

Team Results (Top Five Teams)
1. Jesuit - 315
2. Catholic - 228
3. Rummel- 212
4. Northshore - 171
5. Fountainebleau- 169

Relays
200 Medley Relay: First Place- Brian Carr, Marc Dorsey,
                                                 Mark Reuther, Ramsay Burch

200 Free Relay: First Place- Marc Dorsey, Ramsay Burch,
                                            Jared Rodrigue, Mark Reuther

400 Free Relay: First Place- Jared Rodrigue, Chris Willem, 
                                            Chris Reuter, Brian Carr


Individual Races
200 Free: First Place- Brian Carr
200 IM: First Place- Marc Dorsey
50 Free: Second Place- Ramsay Burch
              Third Place- Mark Reuther
100 Free: Third Place- Jared Rodrigue

500 Free: First Place- Brian Carr
100 Back- First Place- Marc Dorsey

 

 

 

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