“TOUCHDOWN!” yell the commentators; the crowd erupts, and the Jesuit Varsity Football team celebrates. It is EJ Smith, the team’s star running back, catching a touchdown pass to take the lead in Jesuit’s first home football game! Currently a junior at Jesuit, EJ has caught the eye of many around Dallas and around the country. I was lucky enough...
What comes to mind when you think of the most iconic underdogs in sports? Rudy, Rocky Balboa, The Roundup?
On Friday February 15, the varsity football team narrowly escaped a humiliating defeat by The Roundup staff in The Expository Bowl. The Expository Bowl is an annual game of touch football played between the "varsity" football seniors and the varsity Roundup staff.
In the end,...
The fantasy football playoffs have already arrived, whether you like it or not. For many, the crucial matchups of Week 13 determined playoff eligibility along with the strong and weak points of their teams. The fantasy playoffs bring a whole new change of scenery and a fresh start for each participant. Your record doesn't matter anymore, the main focus...
Looking to end their season strong, the Jesuit Rangers traveled to Kimbrough Stadium to take on the Plano East Panthers.
The Rangers looked to shake things up this week, as junior Rance Holman got his first career varsity start at quarterback. Rance Holman took advantage of this opportunity, as he accounted for more than 400 yards. Despite the Rangers offensive...
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The Rangers played on November 6th, Homecoming night, and came into the night looking to end their losing streak against McKinney.
The game opened up with McKinney taking an early 14-0 lead at the end of the first quarter. Jesuit recovered in the second quarter by scoring a touchdown on their first drive, where Kevin Shuman '20 found EJ Smith...
The Rangers returned to Clark Stadium this past Friday, October 28th, without the worry of rain. Playing the last two games at away stadiums, the Rangers looked to end their third away game in a row with a win against the Plano Senior High Wildcats.
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The game, from its very start, was an interesting one, with a 43-yard pass caught...
Coming off a heartbreaking loss to Prosper, the Jesuit Rangers looked to upset the highly ranked Allen Eagles in a crucial district game.
Although the defense produced some critical stops, the offense constantly battled with injuries, allowing the Eagles to get ahead 23-0. Despite the Rangers' short momentum shift in the 3rd quarter, the Rangers found themselves scoreless in the...
