On a foggy February morning, the pitcher fires a fastball over the white plate. Rotating his hips and hands quickly, the batter connects and sends the ball sailing into the outfield. The left fielder shifts his position and sprints back towards the flying projectile, determined to catch it in his glove. In a matter of seconds, however, the baseball...
Last year, the Jesuit Baseball team completed an impressive, record-setting year, full of firsts for the team since they joined the UIL. They went undefeated in their district games, earning them their 6th consecutive District 9-6A title. They beat Mesquite to win the Bi-District playoffs. They beat Rowlett to win the Area playoffs. They beat rival Highland Park in...
Imagine sitting in the dugout of the ivey-lined Wrigley Field in Chicago, one of the most recognizable and historic stadiums in baseball. Countless baseball icons have sat in the same place, including everyone from Babe Ruth to Jackie Robinson to many more. Now, imagine standing on the pitching mound in the middle of a gigantic stadium, with all eyes...
The nationally-ranked No. 5 Jesuit Dallas Rangers (35-3-2) punched their first-ever ticket to the UIL 6A Baseball State Championships. Facing Laredo Alexander (31-3) and Arlington Martin (27-5) on the other side of the bracket in the semifinals, the Rangers faced Cypress Ranch (29-6) in the second semifinal on June 12 at Dell Diamond in Round Rock. Although they came...
If there is anything more extraordinary than the Jesuit Rangers baseball team’s new home, Wright Field, it would have to be the baseball the Rangers squad have been playing there this season.
The Rangers stormed into the post-season after completing a four game sweep of district rivals Irving MacArthur and RL Turner from April 21 to May 1, setting up what...
The Jesuit Ranger Baseball team has been on a roll this season with a record of 21-1-2, currently riding a 12 game win streak. The Rangers have been very dominant this season, usually beating their opponents by 5 or more runs. However, against the Nimitz Vikings the Rangers were tested and answered with late game heroics.
The Rangers trailed 4-0 in...
In a span of three games, the Rangers proved that they are a force to be reckoned with. Thus far, the Rangers have yet to lose. Jesuit Baseball continues to break barriers this year as the skilled team quickly rises through the ranks. With a new field, the Rangers look to continue their run throughout the rest of the...
