Jesuit High School of New Orleans

Track and Field Finishes Fourth at District Meet

Posted April 26, 2016 / Last updated April 28, 2016

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Senior Mark Jaunet finished 2nd in the javelin throw.

Senior Mark Jaunet finished 2nd in the javelin throw.

The track and field team had a strong showing at the District 9-5A track and field championship Wednesday, April 20, scoring 98 points and a fourth place finish. The Blue Jays were just three points behind Brother Martin and nine points behind Rummel.

Scoring points for the team were: Andrew Mieras in the shot put; Jarod Larriviere in the discus; Evan Poche in the triple jump; Richmond Wall in the 100 meter dash; Garrett Crumb in the 400 meter dash; Eli Sisung in the 1600 meter run; and the 4×100 meter relay team of Nick Slay, John Schmidt, Benton Moore, and Richmond Wall.

Several Blue Jays’ district performances earned them a chance to compete at the regional track meet by finishing fourth or higher. The Jays that will go on to compete at the regional meet on Wednesday, April 27 at Thibodaux High School are:

  • Malachi Hull, who placed fourth in the long jump and second in the triple jump
  • Mark Jaunet, second, and Denny McGinnis, third, in the Javelin
  • Michael Fitzsimmons, third, and Andrew Stapp, second, in the pole vault
  • The 4×200 meter relay team of Nick Slay, John Schmidt, Richmond Wall, and Jandon Briscoe finished third
  • Reed Meric, second in the 800 meter run
  • The 4×400 meter relay team of Nick Slay, Max Bell, Reed Meric, and Garrett Crumb finished second
  • Jandon Briscoe, first in both the 200 and 400 meter dash

Galleries

Track & Field, District 9-5A Championship, April 20, 2016

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    Denman McGinnis placed 3rd in the javelin throw.
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    Senior Mark Jaunet finished 2nd in the javelin throw.
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    Sophomore Alex Klein competes in the javelin throw.
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    Junior Tripp Ledet placed 11th in the long jump.
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    Benton Moore finished 10th in the high jump.
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    Coaches Rudy Horvath and Richard Bohn talk with members of the track and field team.
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    Senior Malachi Hull placed 2nd in the triple jump and 4th in the long jump.
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    Mr. Julio Minsal Ruiz, S.J. watches the action on the field in the stands with juniors Richmond Wall and Patrick Brothers.
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    Andrew Mieras placed 7th in the discus throw.
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    Jarod Larriviere placed 6th in the discus throw.
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    Jesuit President Fr. Anthony McGinn, S.J. visits with Blue Jays at the meet.
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    Junior Andrew Stapp placed second in the pole vault.
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    Preston Warwick placed 8th in the shot put.
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    Nick Slay was part of the 4x200 meter relay team that took 3rd place.
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    Richmond Wall was part of the 4x200 meter relay team that took 3rd place.
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    Jandon Briscoe placed first in both the 200 and 400 meter dash. Briscoe was also part of the 4x200 meter relay team that finished third.
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    Junior Eli Sisung placed 6th in the 1600 meter run.
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    Senior John James placed 7th in the 1600 meter run.
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    Sophomore Alex Klein