Jesuit High School of New Orleans

Soccer Kicks Off Season, Plays Rematch of Last Year’s Title Game

Posted November 26, 2018 / Last updated December 5, 2018

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For two reasons, the Jesuit soccer game on Tuesday, Nov. 20 was more special than most. It was the defending champions’ second home game of the 2019 season, and it was a rematch of the 2018 state title game. Indeed, Jesuit and St. Paul’s met for the fourth time in the past year, this time at John Ryan Stadium. Both programs, ranked T-1 in the latest Louisiana Coaches Poll, proved yet again why they are elite as the match ended in a defense-heavy, 0-0 draw.

The Blue Jays opened their season at John Ryan with a 2-1 divisional win over Lafayette. Jesuit sophomore Trevor Reichman scored both goals with his left foot. The equalizing goal came from outside the 18-yard box and finished in the upper corner. The game-winner came on a 1-on-1 breakaway. Jacob Randolph was in goal and made five saves. Visit the Soccer page to see the 2018-2019 varsity roster and schedule.

Through the Lens…

Sophomore Trevor Reichman scored both goals in Jesuit’s 2-1 season-opening victory over Lafayette.

View the Photo Gallery from the Jesuit-St. Paul’s Game

By the Numbers…

The Blue Jays (2-0-2) played three games in the Brothers of the Sacred Heart Tournament on Nov. 23-24 at Vandebilt Catholic in Houma. Results from the Thanksgiving break tournament are as follows:

Vandy Catholic – Win 1-0 
Brother Martin – Tie 0-0
E.D. White – Win 4-0

On the Horizon…

Jesuit travels across the lake to face Mandeville on Tuesday, Nov. 27. The Jays will begin district play on Tuesday, Dec. 4, when they take on Shaw at 3:30 p.m. at Shaw.

Soccer Page on the Jesuit Website

2018-2019 Varsity Schedule

2018-2019 Varsity Roster

Galleries

Soccer vs. St. Paul's, John Ryan Stadium, Nov. 20, 2018

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    Senior captain Ashton Perkins dribbles the ball past the Wolves defender.
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    Senior Jacob Torres
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    Torres keeps the ball in bounds and kicks it across the pitch.
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    Gaudet fights for another header.
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    Senior Jacques Gaudet maintains possession of the ball.
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    Torres switches the ball to his right foot and finds open space for an attack.
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    Senior goalkeeper Jacob Randolph watches his goal kick in mid-air.
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    Junior defender Gabe Gordon prevents the St. Paul's forward from an attack.
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    Winston Smith changes direction during an attack.
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    The 5:00 p.m. match between Jesuit and St. Paul's , also known as "The Rematch," featured a beautiful sky and a well-lit field at John Ryan Stadium.
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    Senior Ashton Perkins handles the throw-in.
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    Junior Gabe Gordon takes the corner kick.
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    The team huddles up before starting the second half.
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    Sophomore Max Hanemann gets in position to fight for the ball.
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    ...senior Jacob Torres.
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    Bennett Mansour delivers a lead pass to...
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    Junior Seth Trotter throws it in.
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    The crowd watches as junior Winston Smith controls the ball.