Jesuit High School of New Orleans

Cross Country Team Runs to a Third Place Finish in State Championship Meet

Posted November 13, 2012 / Last updated August 1, 2013

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Third Place Cross Country Blue Jays

Third Place Cross Country Blue Jays

Senior Neal Fitzpatrick Wins Individual First Place, and in the Process, Breaks a School Record

Senior Neal Fitzpatrick (center) finished in first place, taking home the individual state championship trophy as well as setting a new school record. He crossed the finish line of the 5K race in 14:54, shaving one second off the school’s previous record.

Jesuit’s Cross Country team finished in third place in the State Championship Meet held at the Northwestern State University course in Natchitoches on Tuesday, November 13. West Monroe High School took first place and St. Paul’s finished second.

Nola.com Recap of the State Meet in Natchitoches, MS

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Cross Country, State Meet, Nov. 13, 2012

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    Neal Fitzpatrick finished in first place, taking home the individual state championship trophy as well as setting a new school record. He crossed the finish line of the 5K race in 14:54, which was also the fastest time recorded over the two-day event.
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    Brandon Butera accepts his all-academic cross country award.
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    Taylor Varisco accepts his all-academic cross country award.
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    The team poses for a photo after the end of the race.