Yip, Yip, Hooray! Blue Jays Take Bite Out of Bulldogs

Posted February 13, 2014 / Last updated March 10, 2014

Chase Rushing reaches the ball first but feels a Bulldog encroaching on his space in Jesuit’s regional playoff game against Baton Rouge High on Thursday evening at John Ryan Stadium.

Jesuit defeated Baton Rouge High, 2-1, in a spirited and physical regional playoff soccer match Thursday evening at John Ryan Stadium, propelling the Jays onto the road for a quarterfinals game against Sulphur on Tuesday, Feb. 18.

Senior Cameron Coulon, on a fast break, scored in the 27th minute to give the Jays a 1-0 lead. But the Bulldogs evened the score with about six minutes left in the first half. Senior Evan Kramer rifled a shot from 15 yards out in the 62nd minute to notch Jesuit’s second goal.

The Jays had three opportunities to put the match away with penalty kicks, but none of the Jesuit kickers could smash the ball past the Bulldog goalie. With the Jays failing to capitalize on the penalty kicks, the defense stepped up and shut down the Bulldogs.

The Blue Jays will take to the road on Tuesday, Feb. 18 to play 14th-seeded Sulphur which shocked the 3rd-seeded Catholic Bears, 2-1. The Jays are seeded sixth. The time of the match will be determined on Friday.

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Soccer vs. Baton Rouge, Regional Playoffs, Feb. 13, 2014

A slight error allows this Bulldog to penetratte Jesuit's defense and get off a shot that senior goalie Nick Tadros almost blocks. The goal ties the match, 1-1.
After a hard-fought match, the Blue Jays are finally able to smile as they gather in front of head coach Hubie Collins (grey hat) and assistant Darryl Towers. Jesuit will travel the width of Louisiana on Tuesday, Feb. 18 to play Sulphur High School. The Golden Tors are seeded 14th and the Jays are 6th. Sulphur knocked out the 3rd seed Bears of Catholic High of Baton Rouge last Friday. The match between Jesuit and Sulphur kicks off at 5 p.m. at Matt Walker Stadium.
Evan Kramer somehow maintains control of the ball with a Bulldog on his back.
With less than three minutes remaining, Cameron Coulon keeps the ball on Jesuit's side of the field.
In the 69th minute, Luke Hahn smells a goal. But as he maneuvers to get a shot off, the foot of a Bulldog trips him up inside the box. The Jays, however, could not capitalize on the ensuing penalty kick. Seven minutes later, the referees cite the Bulldogs' goalie for interference and award a second penalty kick to the Jays. Once again, the Jays cannot put the ball - or the match - away.
On an Evan Kramer corner kick, Luke Hahn battles two Bulldogs for a header that goes astray.
Mid-fielder Evan Kramer is about to hit the artificial turf, but quickly jumps to his feet. In the 61st minute of the match, Kramer was able to shake a couple of defenders and pull his left foot trigger from 15 yards out. The shot hit the back of the net and the Jays go up, 2-1.
Chase Rushing reaches the ball first but feels a Bulldog encroaching on his space.
The second half opens with both teams attacking the ball and playing even more aggressively than the first half. Senior Evan DeHoog finds himself wedged between two Bulldogs as teammate Luke Hahn prepares to enter the fray.
Jesuit goalie Nick Tadros takes a survey downfield moments before kicking the ball.
Senior defender Dylan Mire keeps the ball in play and sends it to a teammate in the middle.
Jesuit and Baton Rouge played an intense physical regional playoff match at John Ryan Stadium. Sophomore Chase Rushing hits a header 20 seconds after the start of the game.
Luke Hahn moves the ball forward while effectively keeping a Bulldog on his tail at bay.
The Blue Jays congratulate Cameron Coulon on scoring without making a fuss. From left, Jack LaForge, Evan Kramer, Coulon, and Patrick LaCour know they cannot rest on a 1-0 lead.
Senior Cameron Coulon maneuvers past this Bulldog and moments later, drills a shot into the goal to put the Jays up, 1-0.
Cullen Walsh goes after a loose ball.
There was a lot of contact overlooked by the refs as Gabe Navar found out going for this header.
Senior Cullen Walsh clears the ball.
Senior Will McQueen pushes past a Bulldog.
Senior defender Charles Graham has room to place his kick.
Senior Mitch Bourgeois moves the ball into better position as junior Jack LaForge backs him up.
Senior Gabe Navar keeps his eyes fixed on the ball.