Today is Friday, March 16, 2026

Seven Period Day, Day 1A

• The Society of Saint Joseph will be hosting a rosary during the first half of lunch in the small chapel.
• Sign ups for the Student Council Rocket League tournament begin today during lunch. Teams of 2 should bring $20 in cash to the Student Activities Office. Games begin Thursday.
• All students attending the Mu Alpha Theta State Convention will meet today during the second half of lunch in St. Ignatius Hall. If you cannot attend this meeting, you must email Mrs. Brauner to set up an appointment for information about Convention.
• The Blue Jay choir will meet today after school in the choir loft to prepare for Thursday’s mass. 
• Jesuit Medical Society invites all interested students to attend a guest lecture on the Effects of Vaping on the Body. It will take place Friday during lunch this in Room 317. The Medical Society is also planning a follow-up Narcan Training on Friday, March 27. Space is limited so please sign up for these sessions in Room 317. See Mrs. Tassin for more information.
• The bowling team will close out its season this afternoon vs. Hahnville at Bowlero starting at 3:20.
• The golf team will face Fisher this afternoon at Stonebridge starting at 4:00.
• The varsity baseball team will host Northshore tonight at John Ryan Stadium with first pitch set for 7:00.  The jv game begins at 4:00.
• Balfour will be on campus tomorrow during lunch in the Student Activities Office, Room 132, to distribute graduation announcements for seniors who ordered them.
• Admissions representatives from Texas Tech University and the University of Alabama at Birmingham will be available today during lunch in the College Counseling Suite.

Results:

• The Junior Varsity Baseball Team won 3 games during the week before exams.  The Blue JayVees first defeated Hahnville 7-1.  Harry Irwin was the winning pitcher, tossing 3 innings and striking out 4.  Ian Leblanc pitched 2 innings in relief and struck out 3.  Joseph Uddo paced the offense with 2 hits and 3 RBIs and Julian Alvarado bounced a ground rule double over the left field wall.
• On Saturday, the Blue JayVees swept Catholic in a doubleheader by the scores of 4-2 and 5-1.  In game 1, Reid Toscano sparked the offense with a bunt that produced runs.  Harry Irwin and Cooper Ryan combined to pitch six innings and give up no earned runs..
• In game 2 against Catholic, Harrison Serio was sharp on the mound and silenced Catholic’s hitters.  He allowed only 1 hit and 0 walks over 4 innings to earn the win.  Jaxon Alcantar earned the save in relief.  Offensively, Harrison Serio had 2 hits and 2 RBIs, and Ben Neff added a timely hit and RBI to put Catholic away.  Blake Pitts provided strong defense behind the plate through both games.
• Congratulations to the Jesuit Golf team on winning the Elton Invitational at Koasati Pines.  Freshmen Augustin Gros won the overall championship as he prevailed in a four hole sudden death playoff.  Superb rounds were shot by Junior Duke Nitcher, Sophomore Brooks Blanchard, and Sophomore John Discon to give the Bluejays a two shot victory over St. Thomas More.  
• The Friday before last, The Jays travelled down Carrollton to battle against Dominican at The Carrollton Clash. The Jays won many games such as trivia, wig snatch, and water balloon toss. With an even record, The Jays clutched a rock paper scissors tie breaker to take home the win and keep the famed Carrollton Clash trophy here on Banks for another year.