Jesuit High School of New Orleans

Tennis Team Takes Out Brother Martin

Posted March 31, 2016 / Last updated April 4, 2016

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The Jesuit tennis team didn't crack under the pressure against Brother Martin. The same can't be said, however, for the racket of senior Jonathan Niehaus.

The Jesuit tennis team didn’t crack under the pressure against Brother Martin. The same can’t be said, however, for the racket of senior Jonathan Niehaus.

Jesuit’s tennis team got solid performances all the way through the line-up to post a 7-0 shutout over a strong Brother Martin squad on Thursday, March 31 at the UNO Tennis Center.

The Jays, who frequently play reserves in dual meets, opted to bring out the heavy lumber for this one, playing the top seven healthy players from their 18-man varsity squad.

“You don’t mess around with Brother Martin,” said coach Travis Smith.

Senior Jonathan Niehaus led the way, chalking up an 8-1 win at Line 1 doubles and then teaming with twin brother Jacob to win 8-0 at Line 1 doubles. Jacob, meanwhile, posted an 8-3 win at Line 2 singles.

A pair of juniors notched the other two wins in singles play. Jack Steib won 8-2 at Line 3, and Graham Buck posted the same score at Line 4.

In doubles, senior Brandon Beck and junior Trey Hamlin scored an 8-1 win at Line 2. Steib teamed with senior Cristian Archaga for an 8-2 win on Line 3.

Next up for Jesuit is a dual meet with Holy Cross on Tuesday, April 5. Match time is 4:00 at the UNO Tennis Center.

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Tennis vs. Brother Martin, March 31, 2016

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    Junior Jack Steib lines up a backhand.
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    Senior Jonathan Niehaus chips and charges.
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    Senior Jacob Niehaus prepares to wallop a forehand.
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    Junior Graham Buck puts away a backhand volley.
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    Junior Graham Buck punishes a backhand.
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    Junior Jack Steib lines up a forehand.
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    Junior Jack Steib goes low for a forehand.
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    Senior Jonathan Niehaus's racket gives way on a backhand volley.
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    Senior Jacob Niehaus slices a high backhand.
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    Senior Jonathan Niehaus poaches for a winner in doubles play.
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    Coach Travis Smith talks with junior Graham Buck during a change-over in his Line 4 singles match.
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    Coach Travis Smith keeps things loose for the Line 2 doubles team of junior Trey Hamlin and senior Brandon Beck.
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    Senior Brandon Beck is all concentration at the net.
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    Junior Trey Hamlin is forced to contort to address this volley.
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    Junior Trey Hamlin reaches for a poach.
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    Junior Trey Hamlin follows through on his serve.
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    Senior Cristian Archaga connects on a forehand.
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    Senior Jacob Niehaus strong arms a volley.
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    Senior Cristian Archaga extends for a backhand volley.
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    Senior Brandon Beck and junior Trey Hamlin rattled off eight straight games after losing the opener to win 8-1 at Line 2 doubles.
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    Senior Cristian Archaga waits on a forehand.
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    Senior Brandon Beck follows through on a forehand.