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Relying on Experience and Youth, Jesuit Swimming Team Notches a 37th State Championship

Posted November 17, 2012 / Last updated August 3, 2013

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Senior co-captain Matt Arseneaux hoists the team’s trophy.

Senior co-captain Matt Arseneaux hoists the team’s trophy.

Blue Jays Reclaim State Crown at LHSAA Meet in Sulphur

The Jesuit swimming team won the 2012 Division 1 State Championship on Saturday (November 17) in Sulphur by a mere 20 points, defeating the runners-up Bears of Catholic High (Baton Rouge) who were last year’s champs. The first place finish marks the 37th state championship for swimming at Jesuit High School. Congratulations to Coach Bret Hanemann ’85 and all the Blue Jay swimmers and their parents.

Nola.com Recap of the Division 1 Swimming State Meet

LHSAA Swimming State Meet Results 

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Swimming, State Championship, Nov. 17, 2012

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    Flying off the starting blocks in the first heat of the 200-yard freestyle event are, from left, juniors Brian Burvant and Conway Bellone, and senior Austin Buck. Bellone finished 9th in the event, followed by Burvant in 10th place, and Buck in the 11th slot
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    2012 Division 1 State Champions: The Jesuit Blue Jays
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    The team celebrated in traditional fashion by tossing Coach Hanemann into the drink.
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    Senior co-captain Matt Arseneaux hoists the team’s trophy.
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    Coach Bret Hanemann ’85, senior Matt Arseneaux, and assistant coach Tré Roux ’87
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    Junior Blake Robert and senior Matt Arseneaux
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    Swimmers jump off their marks to begin the 400-yard freestyle relay, the final event of the meet.
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    Senior Johnston Burkhardt placed 2nd in the100-yard backstroke earning a silver medal.
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    Senior co-captain Johnston Burkhardt placed 7th in the 100-yard butterfly.
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    Senior Matt Arseneaux finished strong in the 100-yard butterfly while Jesuit parents Lorraine Johnson and Dan Edmund kept time. Arseneaux’s 4th place finish was cheered on by alumni Ashton Dorsey ’12, Patrick Abry ’12, and Thomas Abry ’12.
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    Junior Brett Dipuma placed 13th in the 100-yard butterfly.
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    Senior Johnston Burkhardt placed 7th in the 100-yard butterfly.
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    Jesuit High School’s 2012 State Championship Swimming Team: (front row, from left) assistant coach Mr. Tré Roux, senior Brandon Manganello, senior co-captains Matt Arseneaux and Johnston Burkhardt, senior Austin Buck, and head coach Mr. Bret Hanemann ’85; second row, from left: juniors Conway Bellone, Edward Spinu, Brett Dipuma, Brian Burvant, and Blake Robert; third row, from left: sophomores Patrick Cecola, Sam Johnson, Michael Conrad, Francis Plough, and Chris Simmons; back row, from left: freshmen Landon Lavigne, Evan Dudenhefer, and Patrick Finegan.
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    Junior Patrick Cecola was also part of the 200-yard freestyle relay team that finished in second place.
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    Sophomore Chris Simmons was one of four Blue Jays on the 200-yard freestyle relay team which swam to a close second place.
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    Junior Blake Robert placed 7th in the 100-yard breaststroke event.
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    Freshman Patrick Finegan placed 11th in the 100-yard breaststroke.
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    Sophomore Michael Conrad placed an impressive 2nd place in the 500-yard freestyle event.
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    Sophomore Patrick Cecola placed 4th in the 50-yard freestyle event.
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    Senior co-captain Matt Arseneaux finished 4th in the 100-yard butterfly.
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    Sophomore Chris Simmons finished 5th in the 200-yard individual medley.
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    Senior Brandon Manganello placed 10th in the 200-yard individual medley.
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    Senior Austin Buck finished 11th in the 200-yard freestyle event.
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    Junior Conway Bellone placed 4th in the 500-yard freestyle event.