Sports Report March 25, 2025

Lacrosse

Last weekend started with a match Friday night (3/21) at Catholic High School in Baton Rouge. The Bears have knocked the Greenies out of the state playoffs in each of the last three years. The team almost pulled off an immaculate comeback, scoring three goals in the final 39 seconds to tie the game 10-10 and force the overtime period. Although the Bears won again, 11-10 in overtime, it felt different this time. The Greenies were in control most of the game, and a few dropped balls and missed shots were the difference.

The Greenies were led on offense by Max Kukuy and his four amazing goals. Eli Friend almost saved the day with four face-off wins in the last minute, setting up or scoring all three goals to force the extra period. Congratulations to Voss Finkelstein who dominated in his face-offs and gave the Greenies a chance. And special props to James Ryan who as a long-poler plays defense, but got in on the action with a full field run and score.

On Sunday (3/23), the Greenies got their frustration out with an afternoon beat down of Loyola College Prep in Baton Rouge at Central High School. Newman was victorious 21-7, with Kukuy and Friend providing the scoring punch with eight and five goals respectively. William Mahfouz added four more and George Pipes added to the scoring with his second goal of the year to go along with his eight face-off wins, almost matching Friend’s nine. The defense was led by James Ryan and Patrick Landry’s nine and eight ground ball recoveries, respectively, and Emeric Laborde’s 11 saves.

Track and Field

Episcopal Relays 3/19/25

As the season progresses, the Newman runners, jumpers, and throwers continue to astonish spectators with more medals and countless PRs.

Lastly, but certainly not least, a big shoutout here to team captain Dylan Kolenovsky who, yet again, won the boys field MVP of the meet after walking away with a medal in all three of his events, including two golds.

Our athletes are building a strong base and demonstrating a model of gradual improvement as they look toward the next meets and ultimately, the state championships. Furthermore, the underclassmen continue to embody fearlessness and the desire to compete, as Anne Kellogg and Asher McCoul both stepped up to the plate in the open 400m when called upon to fill in for teammates who could not run. Kellogg set a four second PR and McCoul also set a PR, breezing past the 60-second mark in 57.42. Congratulations to the team’s continued improvement!

Baseball

Newman Pulls Away Late to Defeat De La Salle 9-3

With a bald eagle watching from the light standard high above, Newman broke open a tight game with a five-run seventh inning to secure a 9-3 victory over De La Salle High School last Tuesday (3/18). Strong plate discipline and timely hitting proved to be the difference.

The Cavaliers struck first with a groundout RBI in the opening frame, but Malcolm Schairer drew a bases-loaded walk in the second to even the score at 1-1. Newman took the lead in the third, capitalizing on two walks to go up 3-1.

The game remained tight until the Greenies exploded for five runs in the seventh. Charles Wilson tripled to drive in two, Collier Villere followed with an RBI single, and Atticus Lafleur capped off the rally with a two-run double.

Newman showed patience at the plate, drawing 11 walks and stealing four bases, while the pitching staff held De La Salle to just five hits while working around traffic on the bases.

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Newman Falls to Hahnville Despite LaFleur’s Homer

The Newman varsity baseball team couldn’t overcome a few tough innings, falling 9-2 on Friday (3/21) against Hahnville High School.

Newman got on the board in the fifth inning when Atticus LaFleur crushed a solo home run to center field, putting the Greenies on the scoreboard. Tyler Zweifler later added an RBI, but the Greenies couldn’t close the gap against the strong Tiger hitters.

On the mound, Christian Sauska pitched four solid innings, allowing only five hits while striking out three and walking four. Henry Cook followed with one inning of relief, giving up one run on two hits and striking out two. Cook also turned a solo double play to showcase his defensive skills.

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Golf

Last Thursday (3/20), boys golf team competed against E.D. White Catholic High School and E.D. White Catholic High School and St. Charles Catholic High School at Grand Ridge Golf Club in Luling. The tight course was tough for all team, with hazards and out of bounds lurking everywhere. Plus it was very dry, making any errant shot sure to find a hazard and making the next shot a challenge, and windy conditions made the day even more difficult.

Softball

The softball team had a busy week, splitting their four games to improve to a 5-5 overall record on the season.

Newman Greenies Beat Ursuline Academy Lions 13-8 

Last Monday (3/17), the Greenies opened the week with a solid 13-8 win over Ursuline Academy. Newman wasted no time getting on the scoreboard with a double from Madison Able in the top of the first. In the second inning, the Greenies added three more runs, thanks to a Caroline Kenter single and a two-run home run by Alyse Dulitz. The Greenies were on fire in the third inning, scoring five runs on six hits. Key contributions included a two-run single by Brett Beasley, a run-scoring triple by Sydney Able, and a double from Maryn Huber. Newman finished with 15 hits on the day, with Huber, Able, Gallagher, Kenter, and Beasley all collecting two hits. Dulitz led the team with three RBIs. Huber earned the win in the circle, pitching 3.1 innings, allowing four hits, and striking out four. Sydney Able came in for the save, going 3.2 innings, giving up three hits, and striking out six.

Newman Loses 5-4 Despite Out-Hitting St. Thomas Aquinas Falcons

Then last Tuesday (3/18), at St. Thomas Aquinas High School, despite out-hitting the Falcons 11-4, the Greenies fell short in a 5-4 loss. Felicity Drake led the charge offensively with three hits. Newman had an early lead after Drake’s RBI single in the first, but St. Thomas Aquinas responded with two runs in the bottom of the first. The Greenies kept fighting back, tying the game at 4-4 in the top of the fifth thanks to a Falcons error, but the hosts were able to retake the lead in the bottom of the sixth and hold on to win. Maryn Huber pitched six strong innings, allowing just four hits and striking out eight, but took the loss after allowing one earned run in the final two innings.

Felicity Drake’s Big Day Propels Newman Greenies Past McGehee

Strong Showing From Both Offenses In Newman Loss To University Lab Cubs

Alyse Dulitz and Madison Able were a dynamic duo in the lineup, each collecting three hits and combining for five RBIs. Brett Beasley also had a solid day with two hits. Newman showed patience at the plate, drawing 10 walks, with Able and Catherine Fitzpatrick leading the team with two walks apiece.

The Newman Greenies will look to bounce back and build on their solid performances as they prepare for their upcoming district matchups this week:

• Wednesday, 3/26 vs. #13 Haynes Academy at JPRD Softball Complex at 5:00pm

• Friday, 3/28 vs. #22 Episcopal at JPRD Softball Complex at 5:00pm

Go Greenies!

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