Jesuit High School of New Orleans

Lacrosse Captures District Win Over Tigers

Posted March 30, 2016 / Last updated April 4, 2016

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Junior attacker Michael Smart winds his way past a defender.

Junior attacker Michael Smart winds his way past a defender. Photo by Bryant Faust.

The Jesuit lacrosse team ran its district record to 6-0 by whipping Holy Cross, 24-2. The game took place on Tuesday, March 29, under the lights of Muss Bertolino Stadium in Kenner.

Three players — senior Max Murret and juniors Briggs Lucia and Parker Simoneaux — combined for a dozen goals. Murret added three assists to his impressive season stat sheet. Juniors Jack Cronvich and Michael Smart had two goals apiece.

Two players scooped up six ground balls — Simoneaux and junior Bennett Faust. The Blue Jays won 26 of 29 face-offs.

Jesuit scored on four of five man-advantage opportunities.

Junior goalie Grant Stevens saved two shots, protecting the Blue Jay goal in the final three quarters.

The Jays (14-1) face St. Paul’s (12-3) for the LHSLL South district championship on Saturday, April 2, in Covington. The opening face-off is scheduled for 6 p.m.

 

 

 

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Lacrosse vs. Holy Cross, March 29, 2016

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    Senior long-stick midfielder Taylor Anderson (3) stands ready to move in from the wing on the opening face-off.
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    Junior attacker Briggs Lucia (8) takes possession of the ball after teammate Connor Martinez (21) wins the face-off.
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    Senior midfielder Max Murret gets off a quick shot on his team's first possession.
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    Senior midfielder Thomas Cassagne drives toward the Holy Cross goal.
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    Junior midfielder Jack Cronvich beats a defender.
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    Junior midfielder Briggs Lucia follows through on his second of four goals in the game.
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    Junior midfielder Bennett Faust grabs possession of the ball following another win on the face-off.
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    Senior midfielder Kent Flower reaches high to shoot and score.
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    Senior midfielder Jeremy Scheffler joins in on the scoring for his team.
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    Junior defender Louis Flores waits patiently for some action on his end of the field as the Blue Jays dominate on offense.
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    junior attacker Michael Smart winds his way past a defender.
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    Junior midfielder Parker Simoneaux picks a corner as he lines up another shot.
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    Head coach Steve Krobert '05 tends to an injured player on the field.
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    With his hands together, junior midfielder Michell Barras drives an attacker toward the sideline.
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    Junior defender Will Crumley keeps his man tied up behind the goal.
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    Sophomore midfielder Aidan Roberts (1) and junior attacker Daniel Leithman (2) work together to recover a loose ball.
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    Junior goalie Grant Stevens scoops up the ball following a save.
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    Senior midfielder Kyle Westholz finds himself wide open and shoots.
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    Junior midfielder Michael Smart moves in close to shoot and score.
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    Junior midfielder Jack Cronvich winds up and takes a powerful shot on goal.
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    Senior attacker Josh Cvitanovich takes a leaping shot.
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    Blue Jays raise their sticks in victory following the game.