Basketball Sharpshooters Outshine Rummel, 55-33
On Saturday night, the Blue Jay basketball team put together a momentous 2nd Quarter to work their way past Rummel, 55-33. Much excitement surrounded the contest featuring former Jesuit assistant coach Scott Thompson, who is now at the helm of the Raider basketball program. The win improved the Jays’ district record to 2-0 (21-2 overall) as they look ahead to Holy Cross and Shaw this week.
After a very evenly paced 1st Quarter, the Blue Jays came alive from behind the arc in the 2nd, knocking down five three-pointers and outscoring the Raiders 19-5. Elijah Morgan tallied three of them on his way to 26 points for the night and a 67% three-point percentage. Nick Artigues and Robert McMahon accounted for the other two long-balls.
The Jays went into the locker room with a 30-14 halftime lead. A fast-paced effort by the Raiders late in the 3rd Quarter narrowed the lead 10 points, but a timeout allowed the Jays to make the proper adjustments to get back in the driver’s seat and finish the game ahead by 22 points. The Jays shot well on the night, going 48% from the field and 42% from three-point territory.
Through the Lens…
View the Jesuit vs. Rummel Photo Gallery
Kyle Haupt converts on a close-range jumper in the 3rd Quarter.
By the Numbers…
| Elijah Morgan (#10) | 26 points, 6 rebounds, 3 steals |
| Robert McMahon (#22) | 12 points |
| Kyle Haupt (#3) | 5 points, 4 assists, 3 steals |
| Nick Artigues (#21) | 5 points, 3 charges |
On the Horizon…
Catch more Jesuit basketball action this week with a pair of district games. The Jays will play Holy Cross at home in the Birdcage at 7 p.m. on Tuesday. Then they face Shaw at Shaw on Friday.
Galleries
Basketball vs. Rummel, Jan. 5, 2019
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Robert McMahon competes for a rebound in the first half of play. -
McMahon finds a lane to the basket. -
Myles Gordon denies a pathway to the goal. -
Elijah Morgan creates separation from his defender for a shot in the lane. -
Kyle Haupt sets up for a free throw. -
Robert McMahon drains a three-pointer during the 2nd Quarter 19-5 run. -
Elijah Morgan penetrates at the top of the key. -
Nick Artigues gets a good look from the corner. -
Robert McMahon opens up the 3rd Quarter with a shot from behind the arc. -
Elijah Morgan shoots from the opposite wing. -
Nick Brewster shoots a three-pointer from the corner. -
Kyle Haupt hovers in the lane for a shot. -
Robert McMahon gets a good look at a mid-range jumper. -
Myles Gorden watches his shot from the short corner. -
Gordon penetrates in transition. -
Noah Varnado stretches out of reach of his defender. -
The Blue Jays Cheerleaders gather for a photo between quarters. -
Elijah Morgan sails to the basket. -
Kyle Haupt draws the hard foul and... -
...sinks his free throws. -
Morgan demonstrates his patented up-and-under layup. -
Head basketball coach Chris Jennings gives advice during a timeout. -
Nick Artigues takes care of the basketball at half court. -
Zachary DeBlieux contributes a few points from the foul line. -
Freddie Washington makes the final points of the game from the free throw line. -
Coach Jennings greets former assistant Scott Thompson after the game.
