The Jesuit Hockey team has battled all season long, fighting back after tough losses and carrying their momentum from fantastic wins; however, as the season runs down, the playoff "animal" lurks in the distance, reminding the team of their season-long goal. The team remains strong despite the obstacles it faces, hoping to defeat other strong teams in the playoffs...
Senior Nick Mersch skates down the ice at a lightning pace, trucking any pesky opponent out of his way as he scrambles for the loose puck, hoping to score on a breakaway chance. As he throws the defender off of him, he takes control of the puck and fires a fierce wrist shot at the goalie "like poop through...
The loud buzzer rings throughout the spacious, gleaming rink, signaling the end of another tough match for the hockey team. Climbing over the boards to go shake the opponents' hands, the players reflect on their efforts in the game. They know that they left it all out on the ice and that they have to be satisfied with their...
The two opposing players square up against one another in the middle of the clear, gleaming ice, preparing to begin another fast-paced, action-packed hockey game. Flanked by two wings, backed by two defensemen and a goalie farther back, the player acts quickly, moving his stick with lightening speed as he valiantly fights for the puck in order to give...
The pristine, smooth ice shines around the rink as the crowd files in. The players are in their dressing rooms, preparing for the next hour that will be filled with joy, frustration, fatigue, anger, and ultimately, either a win or a loss. The players focus on playing their game and how they will overcome the opponent, securing a win...
Throughout sports, a championship is a symbol of accomplishment after a season of hard work and dedication, defeating the toughest team in the league in order to obtain the status of world champions. However, the team that wins a championship knows that everyone will watch them next season to see if they can retain their superpower status, hoping not...
After completing the Texas Two-Step by winning both State and City championships, the Jesuit Hockey team felt like they were on top of the world. But, they had one more challenge, and it was easily the hardest challenge they faced all season: winning Nationals. The obvious difference is that instead of playing the best teams in Texas, the Rangers...
It wasn't easy, and it wasn't without its challenges. It wasn't all skill and it didn't happen overnight. Nonetheless, the Jesuit hockey team, for the second time in three years, is back on top of the mountain as state champions of Texas, and from the looks of it, they may stay there for awhile.
It's important to remember that the...
