Jays Pull Off a Hat Trick All Their Own with Third Shut Out Against Raiders

Posted January 17, 2015 / Last updated January 21, 2015

Blue Jays and Tigers to Play Wednesday, Jan. 21 at John Ryan Stadium; Kickoff is 7 p.m.

Chase Rushing is positioned perfectly to head in the Jays’ lone goal Saturday against Rummel. The Jays won, 1-0.

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Jesuit’s varsity soccer team pulled off a hat trick by defeating Archbishop Rummel, 1-0, on Saturday afternoon at the Raiders’ field in Metairie. The win was the Jays’ third shutout of the season against the Raiders.

Junior co-captain Chase Rushing was perfectly positioned when Chris Pitre lofted a corner kick in the 54th minute of what was then a scoreless match. Rushing headed the ball into the middle of the goal to break open the match and the Jays’ defense withstood a couple of hard knocks at their door.

Charles Rice and his opponent tumble out of bounds while trying to keep the ball in play.

Last month when the Jays and Raiders met for the first time, Jesuit kicked a lone goal and held Rummel scoreless. The two rivals next met on the field during the St. Paul’s Holiday Tournament where the Jays blanked the Raiders, 4-0.

Jesuit’s overall record is 13-4-3 (in-state 13-0-3; district 5-0-1). The Jays return to John Ryan Stadium on Wednesday, Jan. 21 to play Holy Cross for the second time this season. The earlier match between the Jays and Tigers ended in a 1-0 Jesuit win. Kickoff for the varsity match on Wednesday is 7 p.m.

Looking ahead, the Jays play their final district match of the season against Brother Martin on Saturday, Jan. 24. Kickoff is noon at the Crusaders’ field in Gentilly.

Following Brother Martin, Jesuit’s regular season winds down with three non-district matches, the first against Grace King on Wednesday, Jan. 28 at 5 p.m. at John Ryan Stadium. On Saturday, Jan. 31, Jesuit plays Newman for the first time at John Ryan Stadium. Kickoff is at noon. Previous end-of-season matches Jesuit and Newman played took place on the Greenies’ field. Jesuit closes out its regular season with a match against Vandebilt Catholic on Monday, Feb. 2 in Houma. Kickoff is scheduled for 6:30 p.m.

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Soccer 2014-15: JHS (1) vs Archbishop Rummel (0); Raiders' Field, January 17

On a corner kick, Dillon Fuchs looks to head the ball...
Coach Collins also spoke privately to the tri-captains of the team, from left, Chase Rushing, Otto Candies, and Jack LaForge. The Jays play Holy Cross Wednesday, Jan. 21 at John Ryan Stadium. Kickoff is 7 p.m.
Coach Hubie Collins talks to the team after the match.
The ref blows the whistle ending the match and competitors are friends again.
Crew Jacobs attempts a front header, but the Raiders' goalkeeper makes another save.
Jack LaForge muscles the ball away from a Raider.
Otto Candies clears the ball away from the goal and a charging Raider.
Connor Maheu makes a good defensive play.
Dillon Fuchs jockeys with a Raider defender to gain control of the ball.
Chris Pitre lobs the ball to Dillon Fuchs (24).
On a breakaway, Dillon Fuchs takes a shot that sails wide.
Defender Michael Pou clears the ball away from the Blue Jay goal. Nick Slay (33) and Braden Brignac (26) apply some pressure on the play.
Jack LaForge tries to head in the ball while Dillon Fuchs hits the turf and Braden Brignac (26) waits for an opportunity.
... With Jack LaForge (14) on the perimeter of the play, Dillon Fuchs gets a piece of the ball but just misses the goal.
Otto Candies opts to start a play by throwing the ball to one of his teammates.
Dillon Fuchs is tripped up but the referee tells the teams to "play on."
Chase Rushing's goal is celebrated by Braden Brignac (center) and Dillon Fuchs.
Chris Pitre's corner kick in the 54th minute is perfect, and Chase Rushing heads the ball into the net for the Blue Jays' only goal of the match.
Hunt Navar has to work to unwedge himself and the ball from a pair of Raiders' defenders.
Brett Lozowski executes a chip pass to one of his teammates.
Hunt Navar heads this shot to the goal, but the Raiders' keeper is in position to intercept it.
Charles Rice and his opponent tumble out of bounds while trying to keep the ball in play.
Christian Hebert uses his head to send the ball towards the Jesuit goal.
Chase Rushing uses a chest trap to prevent this Raider defender from taking the ball.
Charles Rice is right on with this header to teammate Chase Rushing.
Christian Hebert goes up... and must come down.
José Aleman has control of the ball in this one-on-one situation.
Chris Pitre soars skyward.