Jesuit High School of New Orleans

Blue Jays Welcome St. Martin’s to Lacrosse with 19-0 Victory

Posted March 24, 2015 / Last updated March 24, 2015

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Sophomore Parker Simoneaux goes low with his shot to score a goal for the Blue Jays. Jesuit defeated St. Martin's, 19-0, on Monday, March 23.

Sophomore Parker Simoneaux goes low with his shot to score a goal for the Blue Jays. Jesuit defeated St. Martin’s, 19-0, on Monday, March 23.

The learning curve in lacrosse is steeper than it is in many sports. St. Martin’s is finding that out the hard way.

In their inaugural varsity season, the Saints lost to Jesuit, 19-0. The match took place at St. Martin’s on Monday, March 23.

Recognizing the mismatch, head coach Steve Krobert ’05 got his starters out of the game early, which gave his less experienced charges an opportunity to shine. And they did. Sophomores Bennett Faust and Noah Martin, and junior Jacob Buuck each scored twice.

Veterans Max Murret and Briggs Lucia scored three goals apiece. Murret finished with a whopping six assists. Senior Garrett Perez had two goals for the Jays. Others in the scoring column were Connor Martinez, Billy McMahon, Parker Simoneaux, Tyler Welsch, and David Zazulak. 

Defender Taylor Anderson had two of the team’s five takeaways. Junior Sammy Martin lead the squad with eight ground balls.

Junior Rob Hinyub played the first quarter before senior Eric Wright took over for the rest of the game.

The Blue Jays won 19 of 20 face-offs.

The Blue Jays return to action on Thursday, March 26 against a team from Golden, Colorado. Face-off is set for 8 p.m. at Muss Bertolino Stadium in Kenner.

 

 

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Lacrosse vs. St. Martin's, March 23, 2015

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    Charlie Hamilton, who coodinates the Jesuit scoring table and its many volunteers, keeps a close eye on the game as he tracks the team's stats. Hamilton's work is invaluable to the team's development.
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    St. Martin's coach Ford Dieth (left) congratulates Jesuit coaches Steve Krobert '05 (center) and Nick Helinski on their victory. Dieth, who spent many years at Christian Brothers before becoming an administrator at St. Martin's, is rightfully credited with introducing youth lacrosse to the New Orleans area.
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    Senior long-stick midfielder Rob Zazulak gains possession of the ball following a face-off.
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    Sophomore attacker Briggs Lucia shoots the ball over the goalie's head for a score.
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    Senior midfielder Jerry Spencer looks for an opening in the defense as he prepares to take a shot.
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    Junior defender Sammy Martin outmaneuvers his opponents.
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    Junior midfielder Jacob Buuck moves in for a shot as senior midfielder Michael Simon looks on.
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    Senior goalie Eric Wright clears the ball.
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    Senior midfielder John Bradford dodges an attacker.
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    After winning a face-off, sophomore Bennett Faust makes a break for the Saints' goal.
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    Junior defender Paul Gelpi reaches for a ground ball.
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    Senior midfielder Billy McMahon chases down the ball following a face-off.
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    Junior midfielder Dominic Sunseri goes on the defensive to challenge an opponent.
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    Junior defender Alex Vargas keeps close watch over an opposing attacker.
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    Junior long-stick midfielder Taylor Anderson outruns an attacker as he crosses midfield.
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    Sophomore Parker Simoneaux goes low with his shot to score another goal for the Blue Jays.
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    Junior midfielder Tyler Welsch gets off a pass as a defender closes in.
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    Junior attacker Max Murret, who finished the game with eight assists, feeds the ball to sophomore attacker Briggs Lucia to set-up the team's first score.