Jesuit Soccer Nets Its 3rd Consecutive Championship at the St. Paul’s Holiday Tournament

Posted December 29, 2012 / Last updated August 14, 2013

Senior Mason Belle celebrates with fellow senior Sebastian Pereira-Pinzon after the first equalizer.

In Title Game, Blue Jays Declaw the Catholic Bears, 3-2

The Blue Jays trailed twice in the championship match, but answered Catholic’s goals with one goal from senior Mason Belle and another from junior Cameron Coulon. In the 72nd minute senior Sebastian Pereira-Pinzon found the back of the netto break the tie and sent the Jays home with the first place trophy.

Congratulations to the Jesuit varsity soccer team for its first place finish at the St. Paul’s Holiday Tournament on Saturday, December 29. The Blue Jays earned the championship with a 3-0 semifinal win over Mandeville and a 3-2 championship victory over Catholic High, the only team which defeated Jesuit during pool play earlier in the tournament.

The Jays will take on West Jefferson on Saturday, January 5 at John Ryan Stadium. Kick off is 11:15 a.m. Tickets will be available when tailgating begins at 10 a.m.: $5 for adults, $3 for children (6-12 years of age), free for children under 6.

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Soccer vs. Catholic BR, St. Paul's Holiday Tournament Championship, Dec. 29, 2012

Senior Mason Belle celebrates with fellow senior Sebastian Pereira-Pinzon after the first equalizer.
Junior Stinson Hebert passes the ball up the field.
Senior Bo Devenport passes the ball around a defender.
Senior Mason Belle looks for an opportunity to cross the ball.
Junior Charles Graham shoots the ball toward goal.
Junior Cameron Coulon levels the match with his goal in the second half to make it , 2-2.
Freshman Chase Rushing passes the ball into the box.
GOAL! Senior Sebastian Pereira-Pinzon just moments after shooting the game winning goal.
Senior Tyler Hatrel makes a slide tackle.
Senior Corey James heads the ball away from the opposition.
Coach Hubie Collins congratulates the team on their performance in the tournament.
The soccer team holds up their first place trophy.
2012 St. Paul’s Holiday Tournament Champions
Junior Jacob Stansberry takes a shot on goal.