José, Can You Score! Aleman Nets Two as Jays Defeat Brother Martin

Senior José Aleman celebrates the second of his two goals against Brother Martin on Wednesday, Dec. 23, with his wing man, senior Dillon Fuchs, who set up the goal with a beautiful assist.
José Aleman scored two second-half goals as Jesuit’s soccer team stunned Brother Martin 4-0 on Wednesday, Dec. 23, on a blustery but dry day at John Ryan Stadium.
Brother Martin came into the game ranked No. 3 in the Louisiana High School Soccer Coaches Association state poll, while Jesuit checked in at No. 5.
Indeed, for most of the first half, the game lived up to its billing as a too-close-to-call affair. Brother Martin actually had more opportunities in the first forty minutes, but it was Jesuit who was able to break through first when the Crusaders were called for a hand ball in the box. As Brother Martin’s goalie dived to his right, senior Chase Rushing sent the penalty kick to his left for the game’s first goal at the 14-minute mark.
The second half was all Jesuit. In a 16-minute span, starting at the 30-minute mark, Senior José Aleman sandwiched two goals around one by junior Hunt Navar. Both of Aleman’s goals were assisted by beautiful passes, the first by senior Charles Rice and the second by senior Dillon Fuchs. Navar’s goal was a solo effort.
“I just think we adjusted well to the wind in the second half,” said coach Hubie Collins. “It definitely affected our passing in the first half.”
With the win, Jesuit improves to 11-2 on the season. Next up is the St. Paul’s Tournament on Dec. 28 and 29.
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Soccer vs. Brother Martin December 23, 2015
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Dillon Fuchs looks to center.
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The team makes its way over to thank the crowd for their support.
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Christian Hebert seems to cast a shadow of himself.
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Michael Pou fires off a shot.
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Hunt Navar almost got a second goal on this play.
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Dillon Fuchs (right) assisted on Jose Aleman's second goal.
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Braden Brignac connects on a header.
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Hunt Navar celebrates his goal.
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Ethan Camet braces for contact.
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If you can't beat em, hold em. A Crusader grabs a hand full of Hunt Navar.
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Aleman is congratulated by Charles Rice(who got the assist) and Hunt Navar (who would score the next goal).
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Jose Aleman tries to take flight after his first goal.
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Chase Rushing looks to pass.
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Braden Brignac connects on a header.
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Team managers dressed for the big rivalry.
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Hunt Navar chases down a loose ball.
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Patrick Rye clears a corner kick.
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Christopher Pitre passes the ball.
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Chase Rushing moves the ball upfield
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Chase Rushing connects on a penalty kick.
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Charles Rice attempts to center as assistant Coach Dave Storm looks on.
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Colin Parenton tries to get to the corner.
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Jose Aleman goes for a header.
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Christopher Pitre soars for a header.
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Charles Rice speeds down the sidelines.
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Goalie Shane Lanson goes up for a save in the first half.
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Myles Kuss delivers the game balls.