Jays Finish 1-2 in Alabama Lacrosse Tournament

Posted March 16, 2015 / Last updated March 18, 2015

Senior Garrett Perez does his best to break away from a chasing defender during a weekend tournament in Birmingham, Alabama. The Jays finished 1-2.

The Blue Jay lacrosse squad returned from a weekend tournament in Birmingham, Ala. with just a single victory. However, head coach Steve Krobert ’05 knows that facing stiffer competition will make his team better down the line.

Sophomore Noah Martin had five goals in the team’s opening win over Oak Mountain on Saturday, March 14. Junior Max Murret added four goals and Garrett Perez had three in the 17-12 victory. Goalie Rob Hinyub, who played the entire game, tallied seven saves. The team’s leading goal scorer, senior Cameron Guernsey was hit hard after scoring on a behind-the-back shot. He did not play the rest of the weekend.

Jesuit lost their second game in triple overtime. Vestavia Hills beat the Jays 8-7. Murret had three goals in that contest, while Martin and junior Josh Cvitanovich had one apiece. Hinyub chalked up eight saves in the valiant, but losing effort.

On Sunday, March 15, the Blue Jays fell to Spain Park 11-5. Senior goalie Eric Wright guarded the cage, making 11 saves. Murret led the way with two goals in the finale.

Jesuit faces arch-rival St. Paul’s on Saturday, March 21. at Will Clark Field. Opening face-off is scheduled for 11 a.m.

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Lacrosse at Birmingham, AL Tournament, March 14 & 15

Game captains sophomore Rob Hinyub, junior Max Murret, and senior Paul Stapp stand ready to take on Oak Mountain.
Sophomore attacker Noah Martin evades a defender as he moves the ball around the goal.
Junior midfielder Conner Martinez (21) chases a ground ball as senior defender Tanner Burgess looks on.
Junior attacker Max Murret eyes an opening in the defense as he launches a shot.
Junior midfielder Dominic Sunseri sizes up the defense after a change in possession.
Junior defender Grey Cressy makes a break down the field ahead of the Oak Mountain defense.
Senior attacker Cameron Guernsey scores a goal with a one armed backhand shot. Guernsey was injured on the play, and did not return to the game.
Head coach Steve Krobert '05 directed the Blue Jays to a 17-12 victory over Oak Mountain.
Junior attacker Max Murret takes a leaping shot and scores the first goal of the game against Spain Park.
Junior defender Alex Vargas stands ready behind the goal.
Senior goalie Eric Wright takes control of the ball as it enters the crease.
Senior midfielder John Bradford calls for the ball as me moves away from a defender.
Sophomore midfielder Parker Simoneaux (20) looks on as junior attacker Max Murret (15) and senior midfielder Billy McMahon (22) congratulate each other after teaming up for a goal.
Junior long stick midfielder Taylor Anderson (3) passes to attacker Briggs Lucia (8) as the Blue Jays take control of the ball.
Jay Martinez '87 and Kirk Buuck confer with a coach as they keep tabs on the team stats at the scoring table.
Senior defender Paul Stapp uses both size and skill to keep the ball away from an attacker.
Junior midfielder Conner Martinez is double teamed by the defense.
Cameron Guernsey helps teammate Garrett Perez (28) repair his glove on the sideline.
Coaches Steve Krobert '05, Tim White and Nick Helinski address the team during halftime.
Sophomore midfielder Bennett Faust moves to take possession as he wins his second face-off of the game.
Sophomore midfielder Parker Simoneaux looks for an opening in the defense.
Junior attacker Josh Cvitanovich spins away from a defender.
Junior defender Paul Gelpi passes the ball to a teammate.
Junior attacker David Zazulak watches as his shot goes just wide of the goal.
Junior midfielder Jacob Buuck is met by a defender as he makes a break down the field.
Junior midfielder Conner Martinez moves the ball down the sideline.
Senior midfielder Michael Simon follows thorough on a shot.
Senior midfielder Garrett Perez is chased by a defender.
Sophomore attacker Noah Martin thanks junior attacker Max Murret for an assist.
Sophomore attacker Briggs Lucia backs away from the goal as he is surrounded by the Vestavia Hills defense.
Sophomore attacker Noah Martin lines up for a shot.
Junior midfielder Kent Flower watches intently as his teammates advance the ball.
Senior midfielder Billy McMahon wins a face-off for the Blue Jays.
Junior goalie Rob Hinyub makes a save early in the game.
Senior midfielder Garrett Perez wins the opening face-off against Vestavia Hills High.
The team comforts one another following a long weekend of games in Birmingham, Alabama.