Authors Articles by Matt Musso '17
Matt Musso '17
Matt Musso is the current Viewpoint Editor of Profiles and has been on the staff since sophomore year. When he's not writing, you can often find him learning about or playing music, fishing, or playing basketball. He hopes to study business in college.
Despite the pressure of a one-game, win-or-go-home series, the Jesuit Rangers remained calm and, through a combination of stellar pitching and explosive offense, defeated the Humble Atascocita Eagles 9-1 at Concordia University. Originally a best-of-three game series, severe weather on the first night forced the teams to postpone the game to the next day, which caused the series to...
In an exciting three-game series featuring competitive play from both teams, the Jesuit Rangers toppled the Oak Ridge War Eagles, overcoming a loss to win two games in a row. The Rangers felt the pressure of losing that first game as both wins were win-or-go-home games, demonstrating their ability to remain focused despite the dire circumstances. For example, J.T. Mix '17...
In a rematch of the heated "Tollway Series" from last year, the Jesuit Rangers baseball team overcame a determined Highland Park Scots team to win a thrilling series, playing all three games to edge out a victory. The Rangers' pitching staff dominated the three games, including a jaw-dropping no-hitter by Jacob Palisch '17 on Thursday night, and then a strong...
Sometimes when you least expect it, adversity pops up in your face. This surprise knocks you off your game, after all, you thought it was going to be easy. Two quick wins and onto the next one. It was only the second round. There was no way we were going to lose this early. Now battling adversity, you have...
Last year, the Jesuit baseball team made a historic run to the state championship, marking the first time the team had ever made the trip to state while in the UIL. It was an unforgettable experience that the players, coaches, and fans will never forget.
But, that was last year. This year is different. The team is looking to repeat the...
Every year, the Jesuit Blue and Gold Sports Hall of Fame selects four alumni to be inducted into a very selective group of men who excelled in athletics at their Alma Mater. Each member gives a heartwarming speech at the induction ceremony, thanking a long list of people who helped him obtain such an honor. He is then presented...
It's a crisp, breezy Friday night in April, and that can only mean one thing: baseball. With the stresses of school behind them, the excited players jog onto the lush, green turf of Wright Field as they prepare to take on another district rival. They hope their hard work and dedication put in during practice will pay off in the...
Sweat beats down his face as he stares at the catcher, affirming or denying signals. The pitcher stands up, focused and in the zone. Ready to throw, he pulls his knee up, creating a ninety-degree angle with his leg, before stepping down, whirling his arm around, and sending the ball flying toward the plate and into the catcher's mitt...
