Jesuit High School of New Orleans

Blue Jays Finish Tied for Second at LHSAA Regional in Hammond

Posted April 23, 2013 / Last updated August 9, 2013

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Chad Laborde ’98, who served as head coach of the Blue Jay golf team last year, returned to offer his support. Laborde remains friends with many of his former golfers.

Chad Laborde ’98, who served as head coach of the Blue Jay golf team last year,
returned to offer his support. Laborde remains friends with many of his former golfers.

The Jesuit golf team qualified for the state championship tournament in Shreveport by finishing tied for second at Carter Plantation in Springfield on Tuesday, April 23. St. Paul’s captured the top spot with a team total 298. Jesuit and Denham Springs finished at 328. Zachary qualified with a score of 332. The Blue Jays finished with the following individual scores: Junior C.J. Blagrove (80), freshman Grant Glorioso (82), senior Nick Ingles and junior Will Dufour (83). Freshman Carlo Carino’s 92 was discarded. Senior Jack Culotta is serving as the team’s alternate. The top four teams and top four individuals not on one of the top four teams move on to the state tournament which will be played at East Ridge Country Club and Shreveport Country Club starting on Monday, April 30.

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Golf, Regional Tournament, April 23, 2013

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    Making his first appearance in regional play, freshman Carlo Carino struggled in the high winds and even higher pressure.
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    When all the scores were posted, Jesuit finished tied for second with Denham Springs. St. Paul’s, with a score of 298, finished atop the leader board. The day ended with a prayer of thanks.
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    From left, Will Myers, Corey Webb, Will Dufour, and C.J. Blagrove wonder if the team total of 328 will be enough to get the Jays into the state tournament. Dufour finished with a score of 83. Blagrove posted the lowest score of the days for the Jays — an 80.
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    Chad Laborde ’98, who served as head coach of the Blue Jay golf team last year, returned to offer his support. Laborde remains friends with many of his former golfers.
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    Carlos Carino, who received lots of encouragement from his coaches, ended up with a 92, which was discarded.
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    Nick Ingles carded an 83.
  • golf_13_regional_carter_plantation_20130423_glorioso_putt_mg_0032_650
    And they did. Grant Glorioso finished with an 82.
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    Junior Cole Johnson hoped his teammates would eventually pull it together.
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    Coach Owen Seiler ’75 tried to stay calm as his Blue Jays battled early jitters.
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    Coming off a decent performance in the Bi-District Tournament at Lakewood, Jesuit golfers appeared focused for the LHSAA Regional at Carter Plantation in Springfield just outside of Hammond.
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    Reserve Jack Culotta, a senior, and junior Joe McAloon enjoyed following the action.
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    Senior Nick Ingles pushes this putt a few feet past the hole.
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    Freshman William Boyd roots for his fellow golfers.
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    Junior Will Dufour blasts his best tee shot of the day.
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    Junior Alex Anderson and sophomore Francis Plough showed their support for the Jays.
  • golf_04_regional_carter_plantation_20130423_blagrove_mg_0064_650
    Junior C.J. Blagrove shows off his his signature high finish.
  • golf_03_regional_carter_plantation_20130423_webb_myers_mg_0119_650
    Juniors Corey Webb and Will Myers followed the progress of their teammates.
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    Freshman Grant Glorioso, who led off for the Jays, runs into and blasts out of trouble on the 16th.