Blue Jay Lacrosse Opens Season with Win Over Lafayette

Posted January 17, 2015 / Last updated January 21, 2015

Two goals by junior Connor Martinez, including this one, helped the Blue Jays beat the Lafayette Hurricanes, 16-2, on Saturday, Jan. 17, at Will Clark Field.

Junior Max Murret scored six goals to pace a relentless Jesuit attack as the Blue Jay lacrosse team downed the Hurricanes of Lafayette, 16-2. The season opener for both teams took place on Saturday, Jan. 17, at Will Clark Field.

From his midfield position, sophomore Briggs Lucia tallied 3 goals, while juniors Josh Cvitanovich and Connor Martinez, both attackers, had 2 goals apiece. Senior Cameron Guernsey led all Blue Jays in assists with 5.

Senior Billy McMahon was outstanding on face-offs. Senior Eric Wright and junior Rob Hinyub alternated quarters in goal.

The Blue Jays jumped out to a 10-2 halftime lead, which allowed new head coach Steve Krobert ’05 and his staff to empty the bench. Krobert replaced long-time head coach Mike Brantley after the 2014 season. Jesuit lacrosse won state championships in 2012, 2013, and 2014.

“I was very pleased with the play of our attackers and defenders, but we’ve still got some work to do with our midfielders,” Krobert said. The Blue Jays are without the services of several middies recovering from injuries, who played major roles in 2014.

The Jays will compete in the Allstate Sugar Bowl Lacrosse Classic at Lafreniere Park on Jan. 24 and 25, before traveling to Dallas for a tournament hosted by Jesuit College Preparatory School of Dallas the following weekend.

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Lacrosse vs. Lafayette, Jan. 17, 2015

Sophomore Midfielder Parker Simoneaux (20) works his way past a defender.
Junior Defender Alex Vargas (34) congratulates Junior Goalie Rob Hinyub (7) as Senior Defender Tanner Burgess (27) runs in to join the celebration of the Blue Jays victory in their first lacrosse game of the regular season.
Sophomore Attacker Briggs Lucia (8) scores the Blue Jays' final goal in their 16-2 victory over the Lafayette Hurricanes.
Junior Midfielder Connor Martinez (21) scoops up a ground ball and looks for an opening in the defense as the Blue Jays go on the attack.
Junior Midfielder Connor Martinez (21) drives an opposing attacker to the turf.
Sophomore Attacker Noah Martin (4) outpaces three defenders as he races toward the goal.
Head Lacrosse Coach Steve Krobert '05 shouts encouragement to a player as assistant coaches Tim White and Nick Helinski, look on.
Sophomore Attacker Noah Martin (4) passes to a teammate as a defender moves in from behind.
Father Fitzgerald '76 was among the spectators in attendance at the game.
Junior Defender Grey Cressy (26) moves in to assist Senior Midfielder Mike Simon (2) as he places pressure on a Lafayette Hurricanes attacker.
The Jesuit Lacrosse team take the field as the Blue Jays start their Spring 2105 season.
Senior Goalie Eric Wright (31) clears the ball following a save.
Senior Goalie Eric Wright (31) and Senior Defender Tanner Burgess watch one of only two goals scored against the Blue Jays sails into the back of the net.
Junior Goalie Rob Hinyub (7)directs Junior Defender Alex Vargas (34) and the rest of his teammates as he sets up the defense.
Senior Defender Paul Stapp (30) charges down the field.
Senior Attacker Cameron Geurnsey (24) launches another shot on goal as his coach look on.
Junior Attacker Josh Cvitanovich (32) protects the ball as he works his way up field.
Junior Defender Taylor Anderson (3) passes the ball to Senior Attacker Cameron Guernsey (24) at midfield.
Junior Attacker Max Murret (15) advances the ball down the field against two Hurricanes defenders. He went on to score six goals in the game.