Father-Daughter Initiative Reels ’Em in at 2016 Fishing Rodeo
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Some of the first place winners of Jesuit’s 24th Fishing Rodeo are, from left: Peyton Cox ’17 (Redfish, Division 2); Jamie Bonck (Sheepshead); Ray Faugeaux ’73 (Red Snapper, Division 1); Lenny Labiche (Speckled Trout, Division 1); Olivia & David Lavie ’84 (Father & Daughter); Damon DiMarco (Five-Trout Stringer); Zack Robert ’16 (Red Snapper, Division 2); Blake Dulcich ’17 (Flounder, Speckled Trout, Division 2); and George Haydel (Biggest Fish).
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The best catch at John Ryan Stadium on Saturday, June 25, did not occur in the outfield…or the infield, for that matter.
Record heat did little to deter more than 200 anglers, families, and friends from enjoying Jesuit’s 24th Fishing Rodeo. The weigh-in festivities were held under the Wally Pontiff, Jr. Pavilion and the adjacent Blue & White Big Top that was added to the layout in 2015 to accommodate additional attendees.
A new feature for 2016 was a “Father & Daughter” category, which attracted 13 pairs of competitors. David Lavie ’84 and his daughter Olivia walked away with the first place trophy. All daughters received a special gift, courtesy of rodeo chairman Mike McMahon ’85.
The icy, fish display case — added several years ago — featured a gorgeous golden tilefish, several beautiful bass, two giant jack crevale, and a pair of rangy redfish.
Assisting the chairman were committee members Art Brewster ’87 (door prizes); Drew Burnside (CCA registration); Larry Canada, Michael Heier ’05, and Chris Mills ’80 (weighmasters); Carol Besselman, Amy McMahon, and Letty Jane Clark (check-in); Br. Billy Dardis, S.J. ’58, Gary Discon ’75, and Ryan Gootee ’91 (awards); Andy Fuller ’96 (trophies); Jim Hotard ’81 (mullet toss); George Haydel, Rookie Leopold ’61, and Jude Trahant ’80 (prizes); D.J. Galiano ’07 (music); Meghan Weaver (registration/promotion); Angelle & Ernest Pierre (clean-up crew); and Floyd and Peggy Guidry (stadium operations).
Plans are already underway for an extravaganza of epic proportions to celebrate the Rodeo’s 25th anniversary.
2016 JESUIT FISHING RODEO RESULTS
Division 1 (19 and older)
| Category | 1st | 2nd | 3rd |
| Bass | Jamie Bonck 2.98 | Andy Bruzdzinski 2.75 | Bern Lacour 1.76 |
| Flounder | Michael Schafer ’05 2.20 | Michael McMahon ’15 1.19 | NE (No Entry) |
| Black Drum | NE | NE | NE |
| Sheepshead | James Bonck ’05 7.35 | Michael DeGruy ’97 6.82 | Michael McMahon ’15 4.77 |
| Speckled Trout | Lenny Labiche 3.17 | David Farnsworth 3.15 | Ryan Gootee ’91 2.67 |
| Redfish (16″-27″) | Meghan Brashear 9.14 | Kyle DiMarco ’16 8.30 | Chris Johnson ’11 8.17 |
| Red Snapper | Ray Faugeaux ’73 12.98 | Michael Heier ’05 12.51 | Drew Necaise ’05 12.49 |
Division 2 (18 and under)
| Category | 1st | 2nd | 3rd |
| Bass | Colin Bruzdzinski ’21 2.82 | Peyton Hedrick ’19 2.08 | Nicholas Lacour ’19 .97 |
| Flounder | Blake Dulcich ’17 1.04 | NE | NE |
| Black Drum | NE | NE | NE |
| Sheepshead | Connor Discon 4.88 | John Discon 4.61 | Mark Aspiazu, Jr. ’92 4.43 |
| Speckled Trout | Blake Dulcich ’17 3.61 | Blake Dulcich ’17 2.96 | Blake Dulcich ’17 2.55 |
| Redfish | Peyton Cox ’17 7.18 | Corey Dublin ’17 7.09 | Brian Balestra III ’20 7.08 |
| Red Snapper | Zack Robert ’16 14.15 | Zack Charneco ’19 12.52 | Mikey Elvir ’17 11.26 |
Division 3 (All)
| Category | 1st | 2nd | 3rd |
| 5-Trout Stringer | Damon DiMarco 16.00 | Timmy Peterman 12.04 | Meghan Brashear 7.64 |
Division 4 (All)
| Category | 1st |
| Biggest Fish | George Haydel |
Division 5 (All)
| Category | 1st | 2nd | 3rd |
| Father & Daughter | Olivia & Davie Lavie ’84 | Meghan Brashear & Mike McGlone ’68 | Vivienne & Jim Hotard ’81 |
