Sports Report January 6, 2026

Girls Basketball

After exams last month, the girls basketball team played two impressive games against cross-town rivals.

On December 19, the Greenies competed in an away game at Lycée Français International de la Louisiane. The team dominated the court, winning 47-11. Jordin Daniels scored nine points against La Meute de Loup-Garou, while Piper Christian, Madison Williams, and Amari Jones each scored eight points. Baskets were also made by Brooke Westley, Kiyari Ivey, Jane McEachin, Breigha Leal, and Katherine Aucoin.

The next day, the Greenies defeated Benjamin Franklin High School 42-31 in a home game in the Palaestra. Christian scored 16 points and Daniels scored 12 points. Other scorers were Williams, Jones, Leal, and Ivey.

The team finished up the calendar year playing three games in the Gulf Shores High School All-Girls Christmas Basketball Tournament in Gulf Shores, Alabama. Although the team did not get the outcomes they were hoping for, they competed well against very strong Alabama teams.

Many of the parents also traveled the beach to cheer for the Greenies during the games. After the first game, everyone had a great night at The Hangout in Gulf Shores:

The team has already started 2026 with an impressive 59-34 road win last night over West Jefferson High School. The girls will play a home game tomorrow (1/7) at 5:30pm against Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy and will play away on Friday (1/9) against St. Scholastica Academy. Go Greenies!

Boys Basketball

Now, the focus shifts ahead. The boys will look to rebound and get back on the winning side tomorrow (1/7) at 7pm when they take the floor against Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy. Then on Friday (1/9), the boys will play away at Young Audiences Charter School. With renewed energy and determination, the Greenies are ready to respond and continue building momentum heading into the heart of the season. Opportunity awaits!

Girls Soccer

On December 19, Newman returned from exams to defeat neighborhood rival The Willow School away by the score of 3-2 in a hard-fought match. The Greenies got on the board early when Lili Arjmand scored just five minutes in. The Lions answered late in the first half with a goal through Newman’s back line, but Newman responded before the break when a shot by Arjmand that rebounded off the goalkeeper and was finished by Alyse Dulitz, giving Newman a 2–1 halftime lead.

Willow came out strong in the second half and scored on the opening drive to tie the match. However, Newman sealed the win with 16 minutes remaining when Arjmand delivered a cross in front of the goal that Dulitz converted, securing the 3–2 victory for Newman, improving the girls’ record to 4-1-1.

On December 23, in the annual green and red match against Academy of the Sacred Heart, the Cardinals edged the Greenies 1-0 in a tightly contested match on Varsity Sports Now here. Both teams battled throughout, with strong defensive play and limited scoring chances keeping the game close. Sacred Heart was able to find the decisive goal late with a long shot from distance. Despite Newman’s persistent pressure and effort until the final whistle, the score held, resulting in a tough loss for Newman.

A few days later (12/27), Newman traveled to Geismar to face Dutchtown High School and battled through a scoreless first half on the road. Both teams created chances, but strong defensive play and goalkeeping kept the match level heading into halftime. The Greenies broke through 23 minutes into the second half with an outstanding goal by CC Loerzel, shifting the momentum firmly in Newman’s favor. Loerzel continued to dominate, delivering two excellent assists to Jane Summerour, who finished both opportunities to seal the result. Newman closed out the match confidently for an impressive 3–0 road victory.

Just before the New Year, on December 30, the girls traveled to Thibodaux for another match against some Cardinals, these from E.D. White Catholic High School. E.D. White took control early, scoring two goals in the first half to build a 2–0 lead at the break. Newman regrouped in the second half and broke through about 20 minutes in when Alyse Dulitz was fouled in the box. Goalkeeper Bizzie Guy came up took the penalty kick for a goal, cutting the deficit to one. Despite sustained effort late, Newman was unable to find the equalizer and fell 2–1.

On Saturday (1/3), the Greenies traveled to Covington to face Archbishop Hannan High School in a doubleheader with the boys. The Hawks opened the scoring early, but Newman answered with a goal from freshman Jane Summerour. Hannan then put together a quick run in the first half to take a 3–1 lead at halftime. The second half was scoreless, and Hannan earned the 3–1 win.

Today at 5pm, the Greenies (5-4-1) will host St. Mary’s Dominican High School at Michael Lupin Field and broadcast on Varsity Sports Now here. On Saturday (1/10), the girls are scheduled to play perennial powerhouse St. Thomas More Catholic High School (6-2-5) in Lafayette.

Boys Soccer

On December 22, the boys played a tough match at home against a scrappy side from Division I’s East Jefferson High School on Varsity Sports Now here. The Greenies thought they had scored on the Warriors in the 23rd minute, when Atticus Lafleur and Reed Sanford combined to send the ball into the back of the net. However, one of the Newman attackers was deemed offside and the goal was disallowed.

Both teams fought hard in the second half, but neither was able to score and the match ended in a 0-0 draw. With the tie, boys remained undefeated but failed to prevail in a match for the first time all season.

On December 27, the Greenies headed to Metairie for another difficult matchup, this time against Division II’s Archbishop Rummel High School (6-4-3). With goals scored by the home team midway through the first half and immediately after halftime, along with a stifling defense, the Raiders prevailed by the score of 2-0. With the win, Rummel handed Newman its first loss since the Greenies lost on penalty kicks in a semi-final game in February 2024, ending an incredible streak of 31 contests and 679 days without a loss.

Over the weekend, the boys bounced back strong with a resounding 3-0 victory over Archbishop Hannan High School (6-4-1). Team captain and midfielder Jake Isenberg led the team with two goals against the Hawks, and freshman Weston Beevers scored one as well. For his part, Beevers worked the ball in into the area from the left wing, and after a shot by striker Joe Morris, capitalized on the goalkeeper’s deflection with a blast from point-blank range into the back of the net.

Strong defense and aerial headers by center backs Atticus Lafleur and Nick Coffin, along with nice saves by goalkeeper Henry Houghton, preserved the shutout.

With the win, the Greenies improved to 7-1-1 on the season. They will travel back to Covington this afternoon (1/6) for an away match against Division I titans St. Paul’s Catholic School (7-3-1). On Thursday (1/8) at 7pm, the boys will host Walter L. Cohen High School (7-2-1) for a match that will likely decide the district championship. Good luck, Greenies!

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