Soccer: Late goal by Jones lifts Holy Cross past West Jefferson

As the runner-up in Division II a year ago, Holy Cross is looking to take it one step further in 2018. The Tigers appear on track to accomplish their goal.

Ethan Jones scored the winning goal on a penalty kick in stoppage time as the Tigers fought off a stiff challenge from West Jefferson, winning 3-2 Saturday. It was the seventh straight win for Holy Cross.

Holy Cross led 2-1 at the half on the strength of goals by Ethan Garvey and Blake Baldassaro.

The Tigers (12-2-1) are the top-ranked team in the most recent Division II power rankings and are the top-ranked beam in the Louisiana High School Soccer Coaches Association rankings as well.

Holy Cross returns to action Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. against Jesuit at John Ryan Stadium while the Buccaneers (9-4-1) play Bonnabel Wednesday at 6 p.m. at Joe Yenni Stadium.

Area Prep Soccer Results from Saturday, Jan. 13

Boys

New Orleans Area

Brother Martin 3, Archbishop Rummel 0

Holy Cross 3, West Jefferson 2

Lakeshore 3, Ben Franklin 1

McMain 5, Pope John Paul II 0

Newman 2, Country Day 0

Riverside 4, Ascension Christian 3

Baton Rouge Area

Baton Rouge 2, Walker 2

Dunham 6, Catholic (NI) 1

Episcopal 5, Teurlings Catholic 0

Jesuit 0, Catholic (BR) 0

Parkview Baptist 8, West Feliciana 0

St. Michael 9, Livonia 1

University 1, St. Louis Catholic 0

Woodlawn (BR) 7, Broadmoor 2

Bayou Area

Covenant Christian 3, South Terrebonne 1

Girls

New Orleans Area

Academy of The Sacred Heart (NO) 1, Country Day 0

Archbishop Chapelle 2, Ursuline 1

Mount Carmel 2, St. Thomas More 2

Newman 5, McGehee 1

Baton Rouge Area

Episcopal 8, Catholic (NI) 0

Parkview Baptist 4, West Feliciana 1

St. Michael 8, Livonia 0

University 2, St. Louis Catholic 2

West Monroe 5, Denham Springs 0