Jesuit Tennis Clinches 2014 State Championship Team and Doubles Titles
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Jesuit’s 2014 state championship tennis team
Varsity tennis Blue Jays won the LHSAA Division I state tennis tournament in Monroe on Wednesday, April 30, successfully defending their championship title. This win is Jesuit’s 19th state championship over the past 20 years and seventh in a row.
By gaining one point for each victory in the tournament, Jesuit had 14 points through Tuesday Because no other team could reach this total, Jesuit clinched the title by the end of the quarterfinals.
The doubles finals match was a Blue and White one. Junior Gregory Suhor/sophomore Brandon Beck won the doubles title by defeating teammates sophomores Jacob and Jonathan Niehaus, 6-2, 6-2. In the singles finals, senior Jordan Lacoste was bested by Mandeville’s Cody Oregon, 0-6, 1-6.
Competing in the state tournament for Jesuit were eight Blue Jays, two singles and three doubles teams. Both singles players were seeded—Jordan Lacoste (1) and junior Alex Depascual (5) —and two of Jesuit’s three doubles teams competing in the state tournament were seeded—sophomores Jacob and Jonathan Niehaus (2), Gregory Suhor/Brandon Beck (5), and seniors Kevin Mickan/Andrew Tufts. Alternates on hand were junior Patrick Torsch and freshman Jack Steib.
All eight Blue Jays made it to quarterfinals, each player and doubles team besting their opponent in two sets. In the quarterfinals, some noteworthy victories in quarterfinals: Jordan Lacoste took out Catholic’s No. 1 singles player, 6-3, 6-2; Kevin Mickan/Andrew Tufts won over Byrd’s top team, 6-2, 6-1; and Gregory Suhor/Brandon Beck defeated the No. 1 seeds from St. Paul’s, 6-1, 6-2. Alex Depascual took a hit, 3-6, 2-6, to Mandeville.
The team is led by first-year head coach Travis Smith and assistant coach Jay Combe.
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Tennis, State Championships (Day 3), April 28-30, 2014
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Singles |
Round |
Opponent |
W/L |
Score |
| Jordan Lacoste (1) | 1 | Captain Shreve | W | 6-2, 7-6 |
| 2 | Fontaineblea | W | 6-2, 6-2 | |
| Quarterfinal | Catholic B.R. | W | 6-3, 6-2 | |
| Semifinal | Mandeville | W | 6-4, 1-6, 6-3 | |
| Final | Mandeville | L | 0-6, 1-6 | |
| Alex Depascual (5) | 1 | Barb | W | 6-2, 6-1 |
| 2 | E. Ascension | W | 6-1, 6-0 | |
| Quarterfinal | Mandeville | L | 3-6, 2-6 | |
Doubles |
Round |
Opponent |
W/L |
Score |
| Gregory Suhor/ Brandon Beck (5) | 1 | Catholic B.R. | W | 6-4, 6-3 |
| 2 | Byrd | W | 6-1, 6-0 | |
| Quarterfinal | St. Paul’s (1) | W | 6-1, 6-2 | |
| Semifinal | Catholic B.R. | W | 6-1, 6-2 | |
| Final | Jesuit (2) | W | 6-2, 6-2 | |
| Jacob Niehaus/ Johnathan Niehaus (2) | 1 | Zachary | W | 6-0, 6-0 |
| 2 | Fontainebleau | W | 6-0, 6-0 | |
| Quarterfinal | Mandeville | W | 6-2, 6-1 | |
| Semifinal | Jesuit | W | 6-0, 6-1 | |
| Final | Jesuit (5) | L | 2-6, 2-6 | |
| Andrew Tufts/ Kevin Mickan | 1 | St. Paul’s | W | 6-1, 6-0 |
| 2 | Byrd | W | 6-2, 6-1 | |
| Quarterfinal | Catholic B.R. | W | 6-2, 6-2 | |
| Semifinal | Jesuit (2) | L | 0-6, 1-6 |
Read More
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LHSAA.org – 2014 LHSAA Tennis State Championships, Division I Brackets
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Tennis, State Championships (Day 3), April 28-30, 2014
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Varsity tennis Blue Jays won the LHSAA division 1 state tennis tournament in Monroe on Wednesday, April 30, successfully defending their championship title. Front row, left to right: Brandon Beck, Gregory Suhor, Andrew Tufts, Jordan Lacoste, Kevin Mickan, Jack Steib. Back row: Coach Travis Smith, Jonathan Niehaus, Jacob Niehaus, Alex Depascual, Patrick Torsch and assistant coach Jay Combe. -
Parents Todd and Beth Lacoste join Jordan in a photo at the awards ceremony. Jordan Lacoste placed second in doubles to help the Blue Jays win their seventh consecutive Division 1 team championship Wednesday, April 30. -
Parents join doubles partners Gregory Suhor and Brandon Beck in a photo with the State Champion trophy. Varsity tennis Blue Jays won the LHSAA division 1 state tennis tournament in Monroe on Wednesday, April 30, successfully defending their championship title. Beck and Suhor won the doubles title by defeating teammates sophomores Jacob and Jonathan Niehaus, 6-2, 6-2. -
Sophomores Jonathan Niehaus, Brandon Beck and Jacob Niehaus pose with the State Champion trophy. Varsity tennis Blue Jays won the LHSAA division 1 state tennis tournament in Monroe on Wednesday, April 30, successfully defending their championship title. -
Juniors Alex Depascual, Patrick Torsch and Gregory Suhor pose with the State Champion trophy. Varsity tennis Blue Jays won the LHSAA division 1 state tennis tournament in Monroe on Wednesday, April 30, successfully defending their championship title. -
Seniors Andrew Tufts, Jordan Lacoste and Kevin Mickan pose with the State Champion trophy. Varsity tennis Blue Jays won the LHSAA division 1 state tennis tournament in Monroe on Wednesday, April 30, successfully defending their championship title. -
Senior Jordan Lacoste, right, poses with Director of LHSCA Gary Duhe at the awards ceremony. Lacoste placed second in doubles to help the Blue Jays win their seventh consecutive Division 1 team championship Wednesday, April 30. -
Doubles partners Gregory Suhor and Brandon Beck pose with their championship medals. Varsity tennis Blue Jays won the LHSAA division 1 state tennis tournament in Monroe on Wednesday, April 30, successfully defending their championship title. -
Doubles partners Jonathan and Jacob Niehaus pose with their runner up medals. Varsity tennis Blue Jays won the LHSAA division 1 state tennis tournament in Monroe on Wednesday, April 30, successfully defending their championship title. -
Teammates review pictures of themselves with the State Champion trophy. Varsity tennis Blue Jays won the LHSAA division 1 state tennis tournament in Monroe on Wednesday, April 30, successfully defending their championship title. -
Coach Travis Smith passes out the state champion medals. Varsity tennis Blue Jays won the LHSAA division 1 state tennis tournament in Monroe on Wednesday, April 30, successfully defending their championship title. -
Coach Travis Smith and assistant coach Jay Combe pose with the State Champion trophy. Varsity tennis Blue Jays won the LHSAA division 1 state tennis tournament in Monroe on Wednesday, April 30, successfully defending their championship title. -
Varsity tennis Blue Jays won the LHSAA division 1 state tennis tournament in Monroe on Wednesday, April 30, successfully defending their championship title. -
Sophomore Brandon Beck squats down as junior Gregory Suhor serves the ball during their semi-final match. Beck and Suhor advance to the finals by defeating their Catholic Baton Rouge opponents, 6-1, 6-2. Varsity tennis Blue Jays win the LHSAA division 1 state tennis tournament in Monroe on Wednesday, April 30, successfully defending their championship title. -
Jesuit supporters cheer on the varsity players during the final matches Wednesday. Varsity tennis Blue Jays win the LHSAA division 1 state tennis tournament in Monroe on Wednesday, April 30, successfully defending their championship title. -
Senior Jordan Lacoste comes off the court after his final match Wednesday. Lacoste falls to his Mandeville opponent, 0-6, 1-6, claiming the second place singles title. Varsity tennis Blue Jays win the LHSAA division 1 state tennis tournament in Monroe on Wednesday, April 30, successfully defending their championship title. -
Senior Jordan Lacoste returns the ball during his final match Wednesday. Lacoste falls to his Mandeville opponent, 0-6, 1-6, claiming the second place singles title. Varsity tennis Blue Jays win the LHSAA division 1 state tennis tournament in Monroe on Wednesday, April 30, successfully defending their championship title. -
Sophomore Jacob Niehaus returns the ball during his final match with Jonathan Niehaus. The twins fall to their Jesuit teammates Gregory Suhor and Brandon Beck and claim the second place doubles title. Varsity tennis Blue Jays win the LHSAA division 1 state tennis tournament in Monroe on Wednesday, April 30, successfully defending their championship title. -
Sophomore Jonathan Niehaus returns the ball during his final match with Jacob Niehaus. The twins fall to their Jesuit teammates Gregory Suhor and Brandon Beck and claim the second place doubles title. Varsity tennis Blue Jays win the LHSAA division 1 state tennis tournament in Monroe on Wednesday, April 30, successfully defending their championship title. -
Junior Gregory Suhor returns the ball during his final match with sophomore Brandon Beck. Suhor and Beck claim the doubles title by defeating their Jesuit teammates Jacob and Jonathan Niehaus, 6-2, 6-2. Varsity tennis Blue Jays win the LHSAA division 1 state tennis tournament in Monroe on Wednesday, April 30, successfully defending their championship title. -
Sophomore Brandon Beck returns the ball during his final match with junior Gregory Suhor. Beck and Suhor claim the doubles title by defeating their Jesuit teammates Jacob and Jonathan Niehaus, 6-2, 6-2. Varsity tennis Blue Jays win the LHSAA division 1 state tennis tournament in Monroe on Wednesday, April 30, successfully defending their championship title. -
Sophomore Brandon Beck and junior Gregory Suhor slap hands during their final match Wednesday. Beck and Suhor claim the doubles title by defeating their Jesuit teammates Jacob and Jonathan Niehaus, 6-2, 6-2. Varsity tennis Blue Jays win the LHSAA division 1 state tennis tournament in Monroe on Wednesday, April 30, successfully defending their championship title. -
Coach Travis Smith returns the ball during a warm up match against Patrick Torsch Wednesday. Varsity tennis Blue Jays win the LHSAA division 1 state tennis tournament in Monroe on Wednesday, April 30, successfully defending their championship title. -
Senior Andrew Tufts returns the ball during his semi-final match with senior Kevin Mickan. Tufts and Mickan fall to their Jesuit teammates Jacob and Jonathan Niehaus, 0-6, 1-6. Varsity tennis Blue Jays win the LHSAA division 1 state tennis tournament in Monroe on Wednesday, April 30, successfully defending their championship title. -
Senior Jordan Lacoste returns the ball during his semi-final match. Lacoste advances to the finals by defeating his Mandeville opponent, 6-4, 1-6, 6-3. Varsity tennis Blue Jays win the LHSAA division 1 state tennis tournament in Monroe on Wednesday, April 30, successfully defending their championship title. -
Junior Gregory Suhor returns the ball during his semi-final match with sophomore Brandon Beck. Suhor and Beck advance to the finals by defeating their Catholic Baton Rouge opponents, 6-1, 6-2. Varsity tennis Blue Jays win the LHSAA division 1 state tennis tournament in Monroe on Wednesday, April 30, successfully defending their championship title.
