Jays Extend District Streak with Win over Rummel

Posted January 30, 2019 / Last updated February 1, 2019

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On Tuesday night, the Jesuit basketball team (6-2, 25-4) notched their third straight district victory with a win over Archbishop Rummel, 61-38. A combination of staunch defense and precision second-half shooting made the difference in the contest for Jesuit. The Jays also made 21 free throws to Rummel’s 4.

The Jays shot out front in the opening quarter with a pair of three pointers by seniors Noah Varnado and Robert McMahon. Jesuit’s relentless full court pressure ensured a 14-8 lead at the end of the 1st Quarter.

The Raiders did not go quietly, though, pushing back to get within one point by halftime. But the 3rd Quarter was all Jesuit. Zachary DeBlieux knocked down a three-pointer early in the quarter before Elijah Morgan drilled back to back threes on his way to 13 point in the 3rd Quarter alone.

The Jays extended their lead from the foul line in the 4th Quarter to seal the 61-38 victory.

Through the Lens…

View the Jesuit vs. Rummel Photo Gallery

By the Numbers…

Elijah Morgan (#10)	22 points, 7 rebounds, 5 steals
Noah Varnado (#23)	11 points, 6 rebounds
Zachary DeBlieux (#24)	10 points
Kyle Haupt (#3)	7 points

On the Horizon…

The Jays square off with district-leading Holy Cross on Friday night at Holy Cross. The Jays trail the Tigers by just one district loss, so there’s a lot a stake when the rival schools take the court on Paris Ave.

Galleries

Basketball vs. Rummel, Jan. 30, 2019

Drum major William Mentz keeps the band in step.
The Jesuit Cheerleaders keep up the spirit until the final buzzer.
Myles Gordon sinks a free throw late in the game.
Christopher Gillen reverses the ball from the wing.
Nick Brewster takes a shot from the other corner.
Coach Jennings gives some encouragement to Elijah Morgan.
Kyle Haupt gets a great look at the basket from the corner.
Zachary DeBlieux finds Elijah Morgan for an inbound pass.
Noah Varnado protects the basketball from the Raider defense.
McMahon draws a hard foul underneath the basket.
Robert McMahon get a chance at free throws with a free lane.
Coach Chris Jennings '78 is pleased with his team's performance on the court.
Elijah Morgan sinks a free throw in the 3rd Quarter.
The MCJROTC color guard presents the colors for the playing of the national anthem.
Blue Jay bandsmen do their work from the stands.
The Jesuit cheerleaders get the crowd going during halftime.
Kyle Haupt makes a bold play for the basket.
Even Jayson is on hand to cheer on the Jays.
The Jesuit cheerleaders make some noise from the sideline.
Noah Varnado gets an open look in the corner.
Nick Artigues draws an offensive foul in the lane.
Zachary DeBlieux scans the floor for an open man.
Robert McMahon closes out on his man on the wing.
Noah Varnado weaves through traffic.
The Jays and Raiders square off as the referee throws up the opening tip.

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