Jesuit High School of New Orleans

Basketball Advances Past Evangel to Quarterfinals

Posted February 26, 2018 / Last updated March 1, 2018

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Will Landrieu’s sharp-shooting at the end of the 1st Quarter set off a 16 point swing that set the tone for the rest of the game.

On Saturday, the Jesuit basketball team defeated Evangel Christian in the regional round of the LHSAA state playoffs. Junior Elijah Morgan and senior Will Landrieu paved the way for the Jays on offense in the 57-47 victory over the Eagles.

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Although Elijah Morgan led the Jays in scoring with 19 points, Will Landrieu scored 11 of his 17 point in the first quarter, hitting three 3-pointers in the quarter that ended with a 16-5 advantage for Jesuit.

And the Jays never looked back. Although Evangel never let up, the Jesuit defense maintained pressure throughout the game to keep their lead intact. The Jays racked up 14 steals and out-performed their opponent on the boards 31-25. Zach DeBlieux led the team with 5 steals, and Noah Varnado accounted for 11 rebounds.

“We did a good job of executing our game plan, especially on defense,” said head basketball coach Chris Jennings ’78. “I was happy with how we played overall, but we need to make sure we limit our turnovers moving forward in post-season play.”

The Jays advance to the quarterfinal round of the LHSAA playoff bracket for the first time since 2010. Jesuit will face McKinley High School (Baton Rouge) at their gym on Friday night at 7 PM.

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Basketball vs. Evangel Christian, Playoff Regional, February 24, 2018

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    Michael Hull makes his man pay for picking up his dribble.
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    The student section knows the victory is near.
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    Elijah Morgan tacks on two more points on his way to 19 for the game.
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    Noah Varnado soars towards the basket.
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    Michael Hull doesn't let his man get an open look.
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    DeBlieux and Landrieu are back to applying double-team pressure.
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    Will Landrieu shot 3 for 6 from behind the arc and finished with 17 points.
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    Morgan finds an open lane to the basket.
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    Elijah Morgan dives after a loose ball.
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    During halftime, the Jayettes take to the court for their routine.
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    Robert McMahon picks up a bucket in the lane.
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    Noah Varnado weaves through traffic to get to the goal.
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    Nick Artigues draws an offensive foul, although Michael Hull could also easily be credited.
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    Coach Chris Jennings '78 calls for the next play.
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    ...and the Gizzard erupts with applause.
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    Elijah Morgan hits a contested 3-pointer...
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    Zach DeBlieux fires a pass into the post.
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    Will Landrieu and Zach DeBlieux smother the Evangel guard.
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    ...and draws a foul under the basket.
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    Elijah Morgan finds his way around his defender...
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    Zach DeBlieux welcomes his teammates back to the bench during a time-out.