When people think of extracurricular activities, fencing is not the first thing that comes to mind and at most schools it is not even an option; however the Jesuit athletic program allows students the rare and unique opportunity to participate in school-organized fencing.
In response to the sport’s rising popularity, Jesuit founded the fencing team and hired the experienced coach...
A longtime Texas Longhorns football commit, Jake Oliver ’13 has been a varsity starter for four years, three-time 1st Team All-State honoree, and the all-time career receptions record holder. Over the holiday season, Jake added two more honors to his list.
On December 10th, 2012, Oliver, along with RB Bryan Driskell (McKinney Boyd High School), QB/RB Kyle Hicks (Arlington Martin...
For the 15th time since 1998, the NCAA college bowl season is set to start in three short weeks. The 2012 Bowl Season hopes to continue one of the most memorable seasons in recent memory: the re-emergence of Notre Dame as a national power, the electric Johnny Manziel leading Texas A&M to a #9 ranked season when they were...
When reflecting on the Kansas State Wildcats season, the most familiar words that come to mind are “Klein pounds it in for the touchdown!"
To the 6'5, 226-pound senior out of Loveland, Colorado this is second nature. With 55 career rushing touchdowns, 22 this season, "Optimus Klein," as he is known as by his fans, is a force to be...
Early December usually sparks images of blankets of snow, Christmas trees, and Santa Claus. December in Texas has the same holiday spirit without the cold weather. However, it’s not truly December at Dallas Jesuit without the Jesuit varsity basketball squad hitting the hardwood twice a week for competitive UIL match-ups that include a fast-paced offense and stout defensive prowess.
One...
White and blue jerseys with gold embroidery gliding down the court, the humid, claustrophobic musk of sweat permeating the stagnant air of the gym. Fans clad in gold and blue chanting and screaming in the stands. These things can only mean one glorious thing: the Jesuit Basketball season is officially under way.
Through five games, the 2012-13 Jesuit Varsity Rangers,...
Coach Brandon Hickman, head coach of the Rangers, told his players Wednesday before Thanksgiving, “When I think of Thanksgiving, two things come to mind – family and football.” For the first time in a long time, your Rangers were playing Thanksgiving weekend. With alumni, out-of-town relatives, and friends travelling for the holiday back to Dallas, more eyes were on...
What do Demarco Murray, Dirk Nowitzki, and Colby Lewis have in common? They are each professional athletes with injuries preventing them from competing in their respective sports.
What separates these athletes besides their differing sports is their individual injury - Dirk's knee, Demarco's foot and Colby's elbow. Is the fact that each player has a very different injury an indication...
