Jays Upend Crusaders, 55-48
By: Senior Patrick Steen
Coming off a tough loss to the Rummel Raiders on Tuesday night, the Jesuit basketball team rebounded to defeat the Brother Martin Crusaders by the score of 55-48.
Senior Riley Conroy and junior Trey Laforge each had 13 points. Junior Foster Moreau added 11 with numerous blocks on the defensive side of the court. Senior Grant Nichols put in 10 points to go along with eight rebounds. Brett Spansel chipped in with eight points.
Fans were delighted to see a special guest in the gym, former Saints player and local celebrity Steve Gleason, who brought his family to watch the Blue Jays.
The Jays’ record now stands at 3-4 in district play. They will next play Holy Cross on Tuesday, Feb. 11 at the Birdcage. Tipoff is set for 7 p.m. Follow game action live at Twitter.com/bluejay_hoops.
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Team | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | Final |
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Jesuit | 11 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 55 |
Brother Martin | 12 | 14 | 13 | 9 | 48 |
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Basketball vs. Brother Martin, Feb. 7, 2014
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Blue Jays #packthebirdcage.
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Senior Grant Nichols is interviewed by local media.
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Jays claim victory!
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Junior Foster Moreau goes up for his last basket before he is fouled in the final minute.
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Junior Trey LaForge
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Junior Foster Moreau rises above the Crusaders to score.
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Students from Regis Jesuit in New Orleans for a service project join the fun in the Birdcage.
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The Blue Jay band and Jayettes enjoy a free-style break from routines.
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Senior Brett Spansel
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Senior Brendan Besh leads a cheer to let people know, "We are the Blue Jays!"
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Senior Grant Nichols
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Jayson with his fans.
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Junior Trey LaForge
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Steve Gleason and Fr. Fitzgerald
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The Jayettes perform.
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Steve Gleason and Fr. Raymond Fitzgerald, S.J. converse at halftime.
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Jayson entertains the crowd.
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Senior Brett Spansel at the line.
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Junior Trey LaForge makes a difficult basket.
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Junior Foster Moreau
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Senior Riley Conroy goes up for three.
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Senior Grant Nicholls rebounds.
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MCJROTC cadets and Jayson meet Saints star Steve Gleason at the game.