Basketball in 3-Way Tie for 1st After Win Over Tigers

Posted February 4, 2019 / Last updated February 7, 2019

On Friday night, the Jesuit basketball team (7-2, 26-4) was on fire to clinch their fourth straight district win over Holy Cross. The Jays shot 41 percent from behind the arc, amassing nine three pointers in the 67-46 victory.

From the opening tip, Jesuit came out with the highest level of confidence to date. An opening bucket by senior Noah Varnado was followed by a dagger 3-pointer by senior Zachary DeBlieux, and the Jays were out front and never looked back. Senior Elijah Morgan led all scorers with 31 points, shooting 50% from the field.

The Jays led 15-4 at the end of the first quarter, thanks to smothering defense. Nick Artigues and Nick Brewster together drew four offensive fouls on Holy Cross players, relentlessly frustrating any of the Tigers’ attempts at the basket.

Varnado posted a double-double with 19 points and 11 rebounds, and Robert McMahon was right behind him with 12 points, going 2 for 3 from 3-point territory.

Finally, the sixth man made a huge difference from the stands. The Jesuit student section, collectively known as “The Gizzard,” was raucous and filled the Holy Cross gym with excitement.

Through the Lens…

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Noah Varnado sets up for an open shot in front “The Gizzard” during Friday night’s spectacular victory at Holy Cross.

By the Numbers…

Elijah Morgan (#10)	31 points
Noah Varnado (#23)	19 points, 11 rebounds
Robert McMahon (#22)	12 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists
Zachary DeBlieux (#24)	5 points, 2 steals

On the Horizon…

The basketball team is now in a 3-way tie for 1st place in district play with Holy Cross and St. Augustine. They host the Shaw Eagles on Tuesday night at 7 p.m. at home, then face off again at home with district co-leader St. Augustine on Friday.

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Basketball vs. Holy Cross, Feb. 4, 2019

...the crowd cheers on his efforts.
Student cheer from the court after the game.
Blue Jays go wild after the victory.
Coach Jennings welcomes Elijah Morgan to the bench after a impressive 31 point performance.
Nick Artigues leave is all on the floor.
Zachary DeBlieux will not be denied on his way to the basket.
Elijah Morgan blocks a Holy Cross three-point attempt.
Robert McMahon takes it to the rim.
Noah Varnado shows great body control as he weaves through two defenders.
The cheerleaders then take the court during a timeout.
The Jesuit cheerleaders give encouragement after a made foul shot.
Morgan makes another acrobatic shot from the baseline.
Elijah Morgan gets a wide open look from the corner.
Noah Varnado sneaks a shot past his defender.
Coach Chris Jennings keeps his team composed and focused.
Zachary DeBlieux jumps up for the opening tip.
Elijah Morgan soars to the basket, and...
Nick Artigues creates some separation from his defender.
Zachary DeBlieux gets a steal.
Nick Artigues wrestles for a loose ball under the Holy Cross goal.
Noah Varnado opens the 2nd Half with a three-pointer.
Robert McMahon elevates over his defender for a jump-shot.
Elijah Morgan makes one of his three three-pointers of the night.
Myles Gordon tears down a rebound.
Kyle Haupt gets a long ball over the outstretched arm of his defender.
...and the Gizzard again rides the momentum of the early charge.
Robert McMahon gets in on the action with a three-pointer from the corner...
...the student section erupts with excitement.
Zachary DeBlieux drains a three-pointer, and...
Noah Varnado puts the Jays on the scoreboard in the first half.

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