2013-14 Results and Media Coverage
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on March 14, 2014 2:29 p.m.
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It was a matter of just a few weeks after Brother Martin had won a third consecutive Division I title in the state wrestling championships that talk about etching a place in school history had already begun.
Never before had Brother Martin Coach Robert Dauterive coached a four -time state champion. Also, if the Crusaders capture the title again next season, it would be the third time in school history they've won four straight. The first streak of four titles was from 1984-87 and they won five in a row from 1999-2004.
Dauterive, the 2013-14 All-New Orleans Area Coach Of The Year, and Paul Klein, the 2013-14 Wrestler Of The Year, basked in the glow, but then broached the subject of what was once considered to be unreachable, and uncharted territory.
Klein, a three-time state champion with one more year left, received lofty praise from Dauterive, leading both to realize what is now attainable.
“Paul is the best wrestler I’ve ever coached,” Dauterive said. “He’s the most talented, the most competitive, and the consummate team player. When we lose him, it’s going to be like losing another coach. He’s the type of guy, that, if he wins a fourth state title, but the team doesn’t, it won’t mean the same to him. He’s that kind of person, a coach’s dream.” |
In three years of varsity competition, including a 44-1 record this past season, Klein has amassed 122 victories.
When Klein first arrived on campus, he made no secret of what his goal was, and it is now that much closer. “Winning my third title along with the third team title was an awesome experience,” Klein said. “Every one has its own special value.”
Right after Klein had won the 132-pound title, Dauterive exclaimed, “We’re six for six now! Let’s get two more!”
The significance being three team titles for the Crusaders and three individual titles for Klein.
The road to the championship had a few bumps along the way in the 2013-14 season when Brother Martin encountered medical issues which forced it out of competition for 10 days. At the latter point of the season, conditioning became a huge concern, casting some questions about being able to compete for a third consecutive title.
After coming out of the gate once again with two tournament victories, in the prestigious Ken Cole Classic in Lafayette and the St. Tammany Parish Invitational, plus convincing dual meet wins against Jesuit and Holy Cross, those who were doubters once again became believers.
“That was hard for us, and we weren’t at the top of our game coming back,” Dauterive, “but, it didn’t take us long. I’m very proud of the way our kids and coaches dedicated themselves to staying focused and working extremely hard to make this happen.”
The Crusaders are well represented on the first team All-New Orleans Area team with seven members, including Steven Shields (106), Mason Mauro (113), Taylor Gambill (126), Klein (132), Austin Meyn (138), Mason Williams (152), and Yehia Riles (182).
Jesuit’s Ben D’Antonio, the 120-pound Division I state champion, heads a list of two Blue Jays that also features Jake Eccles (170).
State champions also on the first team are Tanner LeBlanc of St. Paul’s (160), Kendric Jones, Hahnville (195), and Destrehan’s Rae Juan Marbley (220).
Three-time Division III state champion Alex Martin of De La Salle, the 160-pound winner, checks in on the second team.
Wrestler Of The Year - Paul Klein, Brother Martin
Coach Of The Year -
Robert Dauterive, Brother Martin
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First Team All-Area
113 - Mason Mauro, Brother Martin 120 - Ben D’Antonio, Jesuit 126 - Taylor Gambill, Brother Martin 132 - Paul Klein, Brother Martin 138 - Austin Meyn, Brother Martin 145 - Rick Lacava, Rummel 152 - Mason Williams, Brother Martin 160 - Tanner LeBlanc, St. Paul’s 170 - Jake Eccles, Jesuit 182 - Yehia Riles, Brother Martin 195 - Kendric Jones, Hahnville 220 - Rae Juan Marbley, Destrehan 285 - Christian Ponson, Fontainebleau |
Second Team All-Area
113 - Nicky Charles, Jesuit 120 - Tyler Mire, Rummel 126 - Jake Rando, Jesuit 132 - George Benoit, Holy Cross 138 - Will Lafranca, Jesuit 145 - Danny Evans, Brother Martin 152 - Ashton Queyrouze, Jesuit 160 - Alex Martin, De La Salle 170 - Brice Duhe, Holy Cross 182 - Guy Patron, Jesuit 195 - Daniel Relayson, Holy Cross 220 - Michael Yeatman, Holy Cross 285 - Dominic Carmello, Jesuit |
Third Team All-Area
113 - Logan Griffin, Thomas Jefferson 120 - Nick des Bordes, Mandeville 126 - Bryce Cortez, John Curtis 132 - Chris Mereaux, St. Paul’s 138 - Reid Dimaggio, Holy Rosary 145 - Bryce Ballas, Shaw 152 - Jake Fontenot, John Ehret 160 - Travis Quarterman, Brother Martin 170 - Frankie Arena, Mandeville 182 - Ethan Eisenhardt, Fontainebleau 195 - David Thompson, Destrehan 220 - Jacob Clapp, Brother Martin 285 - Ryan Hanley, Rummel |
