Lacrosse Jays Rout Rockhurst, 11-5

Posted March 21, 2016 / Last updated March 23, 2016

Senior midfielder Kyle Westholz (6) and junior midfielder Thomas Cassagne (17) are all smiles after Cassagne scored a goal late in the game. Photo by Bryant Faust.

As theaters get ready to roll out the new “Batman vs. Superman” movie, the captain of the lacrosse team might want to consider swapping the small “c” on his jersey for a large “S.”

Senior Max Murret scored four goals and assisted on two others to help the Jesuit lacrosse team defeat Rockhurst High School from Kansas City, 11-5. The game took place on Friday, March 18, at Joe Yenni Stadium in Metairie. Rockhurst is one of 50 plus Jesuit high schools across the country.

Murret scored three goals against Mandeville in a district game played on Wednesday, March 16.

“Max is the real deal,” said head coach Steve Krobert ’05. “We are blessed with outstanding leadership in this year’s senior class and Max is a big part of that group.” Murret and midfielder Dominic Sunseri, another senior, are the only members of the 2016 squad who have played on the varsity team since they were freshmen.

Junior Parker Simoneaux and sophomore Aiden Roberts chipped in with two goals apiece. Three seniors scored single goals: Thomas Cassagne, Kent Flower, and Sammy Martin.

Senior Gray Cressy scooped up a whopping 10 ground balls. Simoneaux and goalie Rob Hinyub had four ground balls each. Hinyub, a senior, saved seven shots in the crease.

The Jays, led by Bennett Faust, won 12 of 19 face-offs.

Jesuit travels to the Mississippi Gulf Coast on Monday, March 21, for a district contest against Ocean Springs. On Wednesday, March 23, the Jays face Christian Brothers of Memphis, Tennessee. That game, in which the program will honor its seniors, is scheduled for 7 p.m., at Muss Bertolino Stadium in Kenner.

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Lacrosse vs. Rockhurst Jesuit, March 18, 2016

Senior midfielder Dominic Sunseri helps his team keep up the pressure in the second half.
Kyle Westholz (6) and junior midfielder Thomas Cassagne (17) are all smiles after Cassagne scores a goal late in the game.
Sophomore midfielder William Simon moves up to challenge a Rockhurst shot.
Senior midfielder Kyle Westholz reminds the opposing goalie that it's not always wise to leave the safety and security of the crease.
Connor Martinez (21) steps in to congratulate senior midfielder Kent Flower (16) for a score.
Sophomore long-stick midfielder Andrew Burnside steps up to challenge an attacker.
After recovering another ground ball, Defender Gray Cressy leads a run downfield.
Head coach Steve Krobert '05 shouts instruction to his offense.
Sophomore midfielder Aidan Roberts watches as the ball comes loose after being tripped by an opponent.
Michael Smart launches another shot on goal.
Junior midfielder Parker Simoneaux looks for an open lane as three defenders close in.
Goalie Rob Hinyub reaches up to make one of his seven saves in the game.
Captains for the game against Rockhurst Jesuit were (from left) seniors Rob Hinyub, Gray Cressy, Sammy Martin, and Max Murret.
Defender Sammy Martin winds up to shoot and score for the Blue Jays.
Lacrosse fathers Charles Hamilton '81 (left) and Robert Leithman assist the team by recording stats and managing the game clock.
Junior attacker Jack Cronvich (25) takes a check from an opponent as he threads his way through the Rockhurst defense.
Junior attacker Michael Smart races past the defense and launches a shot on goal.
Junior defender William Crumley feeds the ball down the field.
Junior attacker Briggs Lucia leads the Blue Jays back onto the attack.
Sophomore defender Peyton Queyrouze evades a defender's trail check.
Attacker Max Murret races past a defender.
Junior midfielder Bennett Faust fights to gain control of a face-off.
Senior midfielder Connor Martinez keeps a close eye on an opponent as they move up the field in unison.