Jesuit High School of New Orleans

Glorioso’s 71 Helps Blue Jay Golfers Capture Regional Title

Posted April 29, 2014 / Last updated May 5, 2014

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From right, Jesuit golfers Grant Glorioso, Will Dufour, Alex Anderson, C.J. Blagrove, Cole Johnson, and alternate Nolan Lambert finished first at the Division I (Districts 3 & 4) regional tournament at Carter Plantation near Hammond.

From right, Jesuit golfers Grant Glorioso, Will Dufour, Alex Anderson, C.J. Blagrove, Cole Johnson, and alternate Nolan Lambert finished first at the Division I (Districts 3 & 4) regional tournament at Carter Plantation near Hammond.

Louisiana high school golfers are on notice. Jesuit is serious about making a run for the 2014 state championship.

On Tuesday, April 29, the Blue Jays shot a combined 305 to beat seven other schools, including defending state champ St. Paul’s, at the Division I (Districts 3 & 4) regional tournament in Springfield. The event took place at picturesque Carter Plantation.

Catholic of Baton Rouge finished second with a 308. The Wolves of St. Paul’s posted a 314. The final team to qualify for the state tournament was Mandeville at 316.

Sophomore Grant Glorioso paced the Jays with a one-under-par 71, which included five birdies. Seniors C.J. Blagrove and Cole Johnson shot 77s. Senior Will Dufour birdied five of the first nine holes, but stumbled on the back nine to finish with an eight-over 80. Senior Alex Anderson’s 84 did not count toward the team total.

The one-day tournament included a 30 minute lightning delay.

The season is over for the teams at Denham Springs (333), Dutchtown (338), Ponchatoula (339), and Zachary (361).

“Our players have been working hard at their game all year,” said head coach Owen Seiler ’75. “With their great focus they are jelling at the right time. Next week will be a challenge, but our young men are excited for the opportunity to compete at the state tournament,” Seiler said.

Joining the Jays, Catholic, St. Paul’s, and Mandeville at the state tournament in Shreveport next week will be Byrd, St. Thomas More, and Airline, who finished in the top four spots of the Division I (Districts 1 & 2) regional tournament at Oak Wing Golf Club in Alexandria.

The Division I state tournament will be played on Monday, May 5 and Tuesday, May 6 at East Ridge Country Club in Shreveport.

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Golf, Regional, April 29, 2014

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    Senior Cole Johnson, who showed nice touch around the greens, played in the fifth and final position.
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    Cole Johnson carded a 77.
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    Will Dufour finished with an eight-over 80.
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    Alex Anderson's 84 did not count toward the team total.
  • golf_015_regional_2014april29_blagrove_chip_img_0091
    C.J. Blagrove shot a 77.
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    Glorioso finished with a team low score of one-under 71.
  • golf_013_regional_2014april29_glorioso_bunker_img_0035_featured
    When play resumes, Grant Gloriso blasts out of a bunker.
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    I am Marshal!
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    Around 1 o'clock, thunder forces tournament officials to postpone play for about 30 minutes.
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    At picturesque Carter Plantation...
  • golf_009_regional_2014april29_dufour_drive_img_0118
    Will Dufour tallied five birdies on the front nine, but struggled on the back nine.
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    Assistant coach Sean Hillis takes a moment to discuss strategy with two golfers -- sophomore Carlo Carrino and freshman Nolan Lambert -- who hope to play in next year's regional.
  • golf_007_regional_2014april29_dufour_group_img_0112
    Senior Will Dufour played with golfers from Bro. Martin and Denham Springs.
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    Senior Alex Anderson played in the third position.
  • golf_005_regional_2014april29_myers_plough_img_0176
    Senior Will Myers and junior Francis Plough spent the morning encouraging their teammates.
  • golf_004_regional_2014april29_blagrove_tee_img_0207
    Senior C.B. Blagrove, who competed in last year's regional, hung around par all day.
  • golf_003_regional_2014april29_seiler_img_0202
    After the bi-district tournament, coach Owen Seiler '75 predicted that his team would be more relaxed at the regional event. He was right.
  • golf_002_regional_2014april29_glorioso_drive_img_0064
    The Jesuit golf team competed against seven other schools for a chance to move on to the state tournament in Shreveport. Sophomore Grant Glorioso got the Blue Jays off to a good start.