News on Carrollton & Banks

Football vs Northshore: L 13–24 Track & Field (State Championship): 2nd Baseball vs John Curtis: L 10–12 Lacrosse vs St. Paul's: L 10–11 Baseball vs John Curtis: L 9–16 Track & Field (Regional Championship): 1st Rugby vs Brother Martin: W 33–29 Baseball vs Tioga: W 5–1 Golf (District Championship Tournament): 1st Track & Field (District Championship): 1st
Two Blue Jays’ Award-Winning Project Now in Patent Application Process

Two Blue Jays’ Award-Winning Project Now in Patent Application Process

After their Car Temperature Safety (or "CTS") System won numerous top awards at the Greater New Orleans Science and Engineering Fair, Jesuit senior Brett Steele and junior Dylan Bracey pushed forward to the international science fair and beyond. Since then,…
29th Annual Blue Jay Fishing Rodeo – July 17, 2021

29th Annual Blue Jay Fishing Rodeo – July 17, 2021

Established in 1993, the Blue Jay Fishing Rodeo is the ultimate fishing tournament for anglers of all ages. Weigh-in festivities will be held in the Wally Pontiff, Jr. Pavilion at John Ryan Stadium, located at 100 Blue Jay Way in Jefferson…
From Med School to the Seminary: Jeffrey Merritt Anticipates his Ordination

From Med School to the Seminary: Jeffrey Merritt Anticipates his Ordination

The Clarion Herald recently featured Jeffrey Merritt '07, son of Jesuit math teacher Leslie Merritt, as he prepares for his ordination to the transitional deaconate. Merritt will be placed at St. Catherine of Siena parish. Read the full article at…
LACROSSE WINS DIVISION I STATE CHAMPIONSHIP

LACROSSE WINS DIVISION I STATE CHAMPIONSHIP

In a perfect conclusion to an undefeated season, the Jesuit lacrosse team bested Catholic High School of Baton Rouge 12–8 to seize the LHSLL Division I state title on Sunday, May 16. Strong showings on both offense and defense under…
BASEBALL WINS DIVISION I STATE CHAMPIONSHIP

BASEBALL WINS DIVISION I STATE CHAMPIONSHIP

This is a developing story with more updates, coverage, and photos to come. On Saturday, May 15, the Jesuit baseball team (31–6) captured the LHSAA Division I state title after defeating the C.E. Byrd Yellow Jackets 6–1 in Sulphur, LA.…
Baseball Clinches Ninth-Inning Victory in Thriller Against John Curtis

Baseball Clinches Ninth-Inning Victory in Thriller Against John Curtis

In a nail-biting semifinal matchup against the John Curtis Patriots (20–7), the Jesuit baseball team (30–6) came home from Sulfur, LA with a victory that will send them to the LHSAA Division I finals. The hard-won 4–3 victory came after…
Class of 2023 Interviews Set for Monday, May 24

Class of 2023 Interviews Set for Monday, May 24

The summer between their sophomore and junior years, Blue Jays are asked to reflect on their time at Jesuit and to think forward about their plans and goals for their final two years. Rising juniors and their parents participate in…
After Victory in Lafayette, Lacrosse Advances to LHSLL Semifinals

After Victory in Lafayette, Lacrosse Advances to LHSLL Semifinals

The Jesuit lacrosse team (now 7–0) burst through the first round of the LHSLL playoffs with a 19–5 Quarterfinal victory over Chaos in Lafayette. Standout senior attack Andrew Brown (who recently committed to play college lacrosse for Berry College) was…
Junior Kaden Oquelí-White Selected for NASA-Sponsored Internship

Junior Kaden Oquelí-White Selected for NASA-Sponsored Internship

Managing editor for The Blue Jay Newspaper, poetry editor for Calliope, a performer for the Philelectic Society and the J-Troupe, vice president of the fencing club, a member of the creative writing club, a vocalist in the Mass choir, and…
Newest Jays Met with Open Arms at 2021 Welcome Day

Newest Jays Met with Open Arms at 2021 Welcome Day

Hundreds of new Jays and their parents streamed onto campus on Saturday, May 8 for Jesuit's 2021 Welcome Day. Representing dozens of area and regional middle schools—spanning from Lake Charles to Slidell and beyond—this newest class of Jesuit students received…