Jesuit High School of New Orleans

Jays Beat St. Amant Gators in Basketball Season Opener, 77-57

Posted November 21, 2013 / Last updated December 6, 2013

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Senior Grant Nichols makes a shot against the St. Amant Gators in Thursday's 77-57 win in the Birdcage.

Senior Grant Nichols makes a shot against the St. Amant Gators in Thursday’s 77-57 win in the Birdcage.

By: Senior Patrick Steen

The Blue Jay Basketball team opened its season at home against St. Amant High School Thursday, Nov. 21 with a 77-57 win. Senior Grant Nichols led the Jays with 25 points, and senior Riley Conroy added 20. Sophomore Robert Weiss added 11 off the bench to go along with nine rebounds. As a team, the Blue Jays forced 17 turnovers.

The Jays started hot, posting a 20-8 lead after the first quarter. They extended their lead to 42-25 at halftime. They never looked back, pulling away to a 77-57 victory.

The Blue Jays return to action Wednesday, Dec. 4 when they host the All-State Sugar Bowl CYO Tournament in the Birdcage.

Team Scoring Distribution
Name  Grade Points
Grant Nichols Senior 25
Riley Conroy Senior 20
Robert Weiss Sophomore 11
Chase Eckholdt Senior 9
Brett Spansel Senior 8
Paul Khonke Junior 4

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Basketball vs. St. Amant, Nov. 21, 2013

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    Sophomore Robert Weiss looks for an open teammate. Weiss added 11 off the bench to go along with nine rebounds.
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    Senior Riley Conroy plays defense.
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    Sophomore Robert Weiss
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    Senior Riley Conroy shoots a 3-pointer. Conroy had 20 points on the night.
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    Senior Brett Spansel
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    Senior Riley Conroy gets around a St. Amant Gator.
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    Senior Grant Nichols led the Jays with 25 points against the Gators.
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    Senior Grant Nichols makes a shot against the St. Amant Gators in Thursday’s 77-57 win in the Birdcage.
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    Sophomore Robert Weiss
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    Senior Brett Spansel had 8 points against the Gators in the season opener.
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    Junior Paul Kohnke looks for a shot. Kohnke added 4 points to the board in Thursday night's win.
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    Senior Grant Nichols
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    The rowdy student section showed lots of support for the Blue Jays.
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    Senior Chase Eckholdt moves toward the Jesuit basket.
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    Senior Chase Eckholdt
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    Head Coach Chris Jennings
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    Sophomore Robert Weiss
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    Senior Riley Conroy
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    After the final buzzer, the student section congratulates members of the team.