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Unbearable! In the Second Round of State Playoffs, Blue Jays Are Mauled, 8-3, by the Bears of Catholic High

Posted May 6, 2013 / Last updated July 31, 2013

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As the Catholic High Bears celebrate their 8-3 regional playoff win over Jesuit at Grizzly Field on Monday, May 6, the Jays line up to pay tribute to good sportsmanship.

As the Catholic High Bears celebrate their 8-3 regional playoff win over Jesuit at Grizzly Field on Monday, May 6, the Jays line up to pay tribute to good sportsmanship.

Blue Jays’ 2013 Season Ends with a 27-9 Overall Record

The 2013 baseball season came crashing down hard on the Blue Jays who traveled to Baton Rouge on Monday, May 6 to play Catholic High in an LHSAA regional playoff game. The fifth seeded Jays started with a bang, scoring two runs in the first inning when senior first baseman Dylan Weston doubled into center field.

But Jesuit gave it right back in the bottom of the first as Catholic High, seeded 21st, took advantage of two miscues and scored a pair of runs to tie the game. The Blue Jays had only five hits to the Bears’ nine. Junior Blake Baker hit two singles. Jesuit’s senior pitcher C.J. Avrard took the loss. Also pitching were seniors Brett Leonhard and Andrew Mitchell.

“We made some costly errors and then the mental lapses set in,” said head coach Joey Latino. “Catholic High beat us, but we also gave them a big gift-wrapped package.”

Nola.com Recap of the Jesuit vs. Catholic State Tournament Game

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Baseball vs. Catholic High School, State Tournament, May 6, 2013

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    Head coach Joey Latino and assistant coach Kenny Goodlet are sifting a bucket full of jumbled “what if” thoughts.
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    C.J. Avrard comes back to the dugout in the bottom of the third inning after getting tagged for a two-run homer to center field.
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    Senior Brett Leonhard pitched two innings.
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    Junior left fielder Nathan Zimmer hits a fly ball to the outfield.
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    A trio of Jesuit pitchers, from left, sophomore Myles Blunt and seniors C.J. Avrard (with ice on the arm and shoulder) and Brett Leonhard.
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    Brett Leonhard throws his fast ball.
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    The throw to third baseman Spencer Miller is not in time and this Bear is safe.
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    A great throw from catcher Trent Forshag to Dylan Weston at first base nails this Bear.
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    Senior Andrew Mitchell pitched the final two innings.
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    Dylan Weston’s run ties the game 3-3 as the Jays finish the top of the third inning.
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    Andrew Mitchell tries to pick off the runner at first base, but the throw is way off. Dylan Weston is pulled off the bag and still cannot reach the ball. The Bear runner safely makes it to second base and beyond, landing at third.
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    Assistant coach Kenny Goodlet gives the signs to outfielders to adjust their positions.
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    Ben Hess (12) is congratulated for making a good play in right field.
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    Some of the Blue Jay fans rode a Spirit bus to Catholic High to cheer on the Jays.
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    The Jays go down — 1, 2, 3 — in the top of the 7th inning.
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    The season for the Blue Jays is over. As for Catholic High, seeded 21 in the LHSAA playoffs, the Bears went on to win the whole enchilada at Tulane’s Turchin Stadium, defeating 10th seeded Zachary, 3-2, in the championship game.
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    The Jays and the Bears meet on the field.
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    Senior center fielder Mitch Alexander chases this deep fly ball all the way to the fence.
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    Junior Blake Baker singles and steals second base to get the Blue Jays off to an exciting start.
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    Senior Dylan Weston cracks a double to center field...
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    ... scoring Blake Baker from second base...
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    ... and senior pinch runner Mason Koppens, who slides into home at the urging of junior third baseman Spencer Miller.
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    The Jays jump out their dugout to a 2-0 lead in the first inning.
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    Junior pinch hitter Stephen Sigle hits a fly ball to left field.
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    Sophomore right fielder Ben Hess takes a big cut.
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    Junior C.J. Avrard started on the mound for the Blue Jays.
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    The Blue Jays bow their heads during the Invocation prior to their regional playoff game against the Catholic High Bears.
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    A muffed throw to third base allows this Bear to slide safely.
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    A wild throw to first base allows this Bear to escape an out.
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    Coach Joey Latino is none too pleased with his team’s mental mistakes. A 2-0 Jesuit lead quickly evaporated and the Jays find themselves in a 3-2 hole after the first inning.
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    Mitch Alexander draws a walk.
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    Sophomore catcher Trent Forshag rarely strikes out, but he does here, much to his dismay.
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    Pinch hitter Stephen Sigle lays down a nice bunt to advance Dylan Weston to third base.
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    Ben Hess hits a sacrifice fly to right field and Dylan Weston tags from third base to score the Jays’ third (and what would be their final) run.