Sports Report April 14, 2026

Baseball

The baseball team (22-6) finished the regular season yesterday as district champions and as the #2 ranked team in the Division III Select power rankings. The Greenies have a first-round bye in the playoffs and will host a second round playoff series next week against the winner of Northlake Christian School (#15) and Houman Christian School (#18). Full playoff bracket is here.

Haber Leads Greenies to 9-1 Win on Senior Day

On Saturday on VSN here, the Greenies built a 9–1 win over visiting H.L. Bourgeois High School piece by piece, using disciplined at-bats, aggressive baserunning, and dominant pitching to control the game from start to finish.

Newman struck first in the bottom of the first. Charles Wilson singled to start the rally, and Christian Sauska followed with a line-drive RBI single to center field to bring him home and give Newman a 1–0 lead. The Greenies extended the lead in the second inning with impact hitting. Jack Falgoust drove a triple to right field, scoring Malcolm Schairer and George Loop to push the lead to 3–0.

While the offense built the advantage, senior Henry Haber controlled the game on the mound. The Braves threatened early, putting runners in scoring position, but Haber worked out of trouble and, with help from the defense, kept them off the board.

The game broke open in the fifth inning as Schairer reached base, Loop delivered an RBI single, Tanner Robert was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded to force in a run, Falgoust added an RBI single, and Wilson worked a bases-loaded walk to cap the inning and extend the lead to 9–0.

Defensively, Wilson and shortstop Collier Villere teamed up to throw out two would-be base stealers, shutting down the Braves’ running game and eliminating multiple scoring threats.

Schairer’s strong arm on a bloop single to right field also cut down a runner at home to end the inning.

Prior to the game, the baseball program honored the team’s six exceptional seniors and their parents: Jack Falgoust, Henry Haber, George Loop, Christian Sauska, Collier Villere and Charles Wilson. Congratulations seniors!

Newman Dominates Bonnabel with Nine-Run Second Inning in 12–2 Win

Before spring break, the boys used a potent second inning and dominant pitching to secure a decisive 12–2 victory over Bonnabel High School at Avenger Field, controlling the game in all phases.

Newman set the tone early, getting on the board in the first when Atticus Lafleur delivered an RBI single to take a 1–0 lead. In the second inning, Newman erupted for nine runs. Jack Falgoust drove in two runs with a key hit, Charles Wilson added an RBI single, and Lafleur worked a bases-loaded walk to bring in another. Collier Villere and George Loop each contributed two RBIs in the inning, as the Greenies seized full control. Newman added another run in the third on a Patrick Dugan RBI single, continuing to apply pressure offensively.

Newman Controls Game Early, Sauska Dominates in 3-0 Win Over Doyle

On April 1, Newman executed early offense and rode a dominant complete-game performance from Christian Sauska to defeat Doyle High School 3–0 at Avenger Field.

Jack Falgoust sparked a rally in the first inning by reaching base with a line-drive single to center, and Charles Wilson followed with a sharp single to left to put two runners on. With runners on, Atticus Lafleur put the ball in play to bring home the game’s first run. Later in the inning, Collier Villere delivered a sacrifice fly to right field, adding another run and giving Newman a 2–0 lead.

Newman added to its advantage in the third. Falgoust again set the table by reaching base and advancing into scoring position. Lafleur followed with a line-drive single to center field, driving in Falgoust to extend the lead to 3–0.

Newman Pulls Away with Explosive Third, Defeats St. Martin’s 13–8

Last week on VSN here, Newman turned an early deficit into a controlled win, using a decisive third inning to defeat St. Martin’s Episcopal School 13–8 at Avenger Field.

After falling behind in the opening frame, Newman answered in the bottom of the first and steadily built pressure over the next two innings. The breakthrough came in the bottom of the third. Following a walk by Tanner Robert and a base hit from Jack Falgoust, Charles Wilson delivered the biggest swing of the game, driving a two-run triple into the gap to break the game open. Newman continued to capitalize on additional opportunities, pushing the lead to 6–2 behind key RBIs from Atticus Lafleur and Benjamin Singer.

Newman’s pitching staff matched the offense. Christian Sauska worked through traffic and struck out eight over four innings. Collier Villere bridged the middle innings, and Jack Falgoust recorded the final five outs to secure the win.

Wilson’s Three-Run Homer Highlights Newman’s Rout of South Plaquemines

On Wednesday, Newman delivered a dominant, all-around performance against South Plaquemines High School behind a relentless offensive surge and efficient pitching.

In the second inning, Newman erupted for ten runs and put the contest out of reach. The inning showcased lineup-wide production, including big hits from Schairer, Loop, and Atticus Lafleur. Charles Wilson provided the biggest moment of the game, launching a three-run home run to left field to extend the lead decisively. He also added a double, finishing a strong offensive performance. Henry Haber also contributed with an RBI single as Newman continued to capitalize on traffic created by walks and hit-by-pitches.

Newman Beats Country Day with Execution and Depth in 8-2 Victory

On Friday, Newman built an 8–2 win over Metairie Park Country Day School using disciplined at-bats, aggressive baserunning, and consistent strike-throwing to control the game from start to finish.

In the first inning, Jack Falgoust reached base and advanced into scoring position, and Atticus Lafleur delivered a double to center field, driving him home for the game’s first run. Newman extended the lead in the third when Collier Villere lined a two-out single to right, scoring Christian Sauska. George Loop sparked the middle innings by stealing second after reaching base, then scored on Falgoust’s sacrifice bunt. Malcolm Schairer added a line-drive single to score Villere, and singles from Falgoust and Charles Wilson kept the offense rolling.

On the mound, Falgoust dominated for six innings, allowing only three hits and one run while striking out five. Collier Villere closed the seventh with three strikeouts to seal the win.

Newman Closes Out Regular Season in Mandeville with 13th Straight Win

Last night against Mandeville High School, Greenies ace Christian Sauska delivered a dominant performance on the mound, striking out eight while allowing just three singles. Despite surrendering two early runs, the senior right-hander settled in beautifully, shutting down the potent Skippers lineup.

The Greenies capitalized on Mandeville’s generosity, drawing nine walks and benefiting from five hit batters for a total of 14 free passes.

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For NOLA.com’s “The St. Martin’s-Newman winner broke through after a senior’s triple sparked a 5-run inning,” click here, Varsity Sports Now’s “After 342 total pitches, nearly 3 hours, 21 hits and 19 walks, Newman outlasts St. Martin’s,” click here, and Varsity Sports Now’s “Newman coach Pat Adams talks about his team’s 13-8 victory over St. Martin’s,” on X click here.

For NOLA.com’s “These 12 New Orleans area prep baseball stars have shined bright during the 2026 season,” click here.

For Varsity Sports Now’s video highlights of “Newman v. Country Day,” click here.

For Varsity Sports Now’s “Senior Salute: Newman Baseball Class of ‘26 Looks to Wrap Up Prep Careers in Style,” click here.

For Varsity Sports Now’s video highlights of “Newman v. H.L. Bourgeois (Senior Day)" on X, click here, and Varsity Sports Now’s “Henry Haber leads Senior Day for Newman in 9-1 win over HLB,” click here.

For NOLA.com’s “The winner of the Mandeville-Newman regular season finale benefited from 14 free passes,” click here, and Varsity Sports Now’s “Newman Clinches 2 Seed in Division III With 13th Straight Win,” including post-game video interviews, click here.

Lacrosse

The lacrosse team’s Senior Night at Michael Lupin Field earlier this month could not have been scripted any better. Under perfect April skies on VSN here, the Greenies put on a show worthy of the occasion, powering past the Ascension Pelicans Lacrosse Club 19–5 in a game that featured scoring fireworks, milestone moments, and contributions from every corner of the roster.

The highlight that brought the biggest roar was from freshman Phillip Mahfouz, who buried his first varsity goal, finishing a gorgeous feed from Ezra Friend that had the sideline erupting. Speaking of freshmen, Luke Whelan added two more goals, continuing his steady rise as a clutch finisher. Sophomores made their mark too: Reed Sanford tallied one, and Colin Farnsworth delivered a hat trick, then turned around and dominated the X with seven faceoff wins.

The ball movement was crisp and unselfish all night, led by Ezra Friend, who dished out five assists and scooped four ground balls for good measure. DeMeyers, Whelan, and James Ryan each added an assist as Newman kept the Pelicans chasing.

Defensively, the Greenies were active and disruptive. Parrino and Edge Levine each caused turnovers, while the ground‑ball crew stayed busy: Ryan, Charles Johnson, and Thatcher Angelico each grabbed three, Parrino had two, and Kuuskraa chipped in another.

At the faceoff X, Newman rolled out depth and dominance. Along with Farnsworth’s seven wins, Hunter Johnson and Parker Connolly added four more wins each, Jonah Patrone won one, and Mahfouz capped his big night with another.

Anchoring it all, Emeric Laborde was steady and sharp between the pipes, making nine saves to keep the Pelicans at bay.

From seniors savoring their moment to freshmen stepping into the spotlight, Newman delivered a complete team‑wide performance.

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Next up, the Greenies will host a quarterfinal playoff game on VSN against Loyola College Prep on Friday at 6pm. Come out to Michael Lupin Field and cheer on the Greenies!

Track and Field

Balanced Performances Power the Greenies at Chubby Marks Invitational

The track and field team produced a comprehensive team performance, with athletes contributing across sprints, distance events, jumps, and throws. A key highlight came from Jada Recasner, who competed in four events and delivered strong results in each. She won the triple jump (36-2), placed second in the long jump with a PR of (16-10), finished third in the 100-meter hurdles (16.41), and also competed in the 100-meter dash (13.13), demonstrating significant versatility.

On the track, Madelyn Argote placed fourth in the 400 meters (59.56) and sixth in the 200 meters (26.78). In the sprints, Nicholas Coffin placed 12th in the 400 meters (54.47) and 22nd in the 100 meters (12.08), while Michael (Kai) Oyemade placed 19th in the 200 meters (25.90). In middle-distance events, Jack Stewart placed 16th in the 800 meters (2:18.06) and Andres L’Esperance placed 22nd (2:28.19).

In distance races, Logan DeGruy led the boys with a third-place finish in the 1600 meters (4:34.39), followed by Rivers Lelong in fifth (4:38.58). In the 3200 meters, Michael Madigan placed fifth (10:29.87) and Tripp de Laureal placed sixth (10:30.30). On the girls’ side, Sophie Nguyen placed 11th in the 1600 meters (5:57.90) and Molly Lambert came in 16th (6:20.75). In the 3200 meters, Emma Grace Stewart placed eighth (13:00.70) and Jadyn Schwartz placed ninth (13:40.81).

In the relays, Newman placed third in the boys 4x800-meter relay (8:25.08) and sixth in the boys 4x400-meter relay (3:34.26). The girls 4x200-meter relay team placed 10th (2:00.86), and the girls 4x800-meter relay team placed fifth (11:19.03).

Next up, the Greenies will be participating in the Strawberry Relays at Southeastern University in Hammond on Thursday (4/16) at 3pm, and then the district meet will follow on April 23.

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For amazing pictures from the Greenies track meets, visit Instagram’s @jd_flicks here.

Softball

The softball team had an impressive week, securing three wins and their second consecutive district championship. For the second straight year, Newman went undefeated in district play, dominating opponents with a combined scoring margin of 63–7.

Lambert Hits Multiple Home Runs to Lead Greenies Past U High

On March 31, Jesse Lambert hit two home runs and drove in seven as the softball team defeated University Laboratory School (#10) by the score of 9-5 in Baton Rouge.

The Greenies tallied twelve hits in the game, with Lambert and Maddox Bazley collecting three hits each and Sydney Able and Christian with two hits each.

Dulitz’s Big Day Propels Newman Greenies Past Country Day, 19-3

On April 1, Alyse Dulitz drove in six runs on three hits to lead the Greenies past district rival Metairie Park Country Day School by the score of 19-3 at JPRD. Dulitz had two singles in the first, scoring five runs as Newman was able to bat around to take a commanding 13-3 early lead.

Greenies Fall After Strong Showing by #3-Ranked Chapelle

On Friday, the Greenies couldn't keep up with Archbishop Chapelle High School (#3), falling 9-1 at Butch Duhe Park.

The Chipmunks got on the board in the bottom of the first inning and also hit a solo home run to left field in the bottom of the second. Maryn Huber led the Greenies with a hit and one run batted in, while Jesse Lambert also had two hits.

Lambert Powers Newman to 24-2 Blowout over South Plaquemines

Yesterday, senior Jesse Lambert led the softball team to a 24-2 rout of South Plaquemines High School, driving in seven runs on four hits in the regular-season finale. Lambert delivered a solo home run in the first, singled in two more runs, and added two doubles that each scored two.

The Greenies exploded early, scoring 16 runs in the first three innings. In the first, they used a mix of walks, singles, a fielder’s choice, Lambert’s single, and two errors to plate eight runs. They added six more in the second on walks and doubles by Lambert and Madison Able. In the third, Lambert and Felicity Drake doubled and Piper Christian crushed a grand slam. Alyse Dulitz and Hollier Sutherlin led the team with a combined five walks.

In the circle, Lambert earned the win on the mound, allowing one run over two innings with two strikeouts.

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Newman now sits at #12 in the Division III LHSAA Power Rankings and wrapped up the regular season with a 12–7 record. With nine wins in their last eleven games, the team is hitting its stride at exactly the right time and is in position to host a first-round playoff game later this week.

The Greenies are set to host a playoff matchup this Saturday at the JPRD Softball Complex in Metairie against an opponent to be announced. This game could be the final home appearance for the senior class, as future rounds would be played on the road. Come out and support this outstanding group of players as they look to finish strong and carry their momentum into the playoffs!

Tennis

The boys tennis team heads into its final week of the regular season with momentum, set for a pair of home matches at Audubon Park Tennis Center. This afternoon, the team faces Haynes Academy for Advanced Studies in a matchup that carries extra significance, as it marks Senior Day. Presentations honoring the seniors will begin at 3:50pm. The team will look to channel that energy into a strong performance against the Yellow Jackets.

On Thursday (4/16), the boys return to Audubon Park Tennis Center to close out the season against The Willow School at 4pm. Two matches, one home court, and the boys have a chance to finish the season strong. Go Greenies!

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