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METAIRIE, La. — The Jesuit Blue Jays defeated Holy Cross, 8-1 Thursday night at John Ryan Stadium to improve to 18-0 on the season.

Holden Hess surrendered a solo homerun to Davis Stephens in the top of the first inning but was lights out the rest of the way.

Hess struck out 7 and held the Tigers scoreless for the remainder of the game. He also added 3 RBI’s batting in the 5 hole for the Blue Jays.

Holy Cross and Jesuit play again Friday night at Holy Cross Park. First pitch is set for 6:30 p.m.