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Before the race, a hundred boats sit, scattered, in preparation for their own races. When it's called, the coxswains frantically search for their spot in line to enter the racing tunnel. Silence rules the boat for the precious few seconds preceding the torture ahead. Finally, the boat crosses the start buoy and that silence gives way to coxswains yelling...
This last Wednesday, April 20, Jesuit lost arguably one of its most influential people in Gary Pasqua ’55. Coach Pasqua was a coach and athletic director for a number of years, and Jesuit’s very own football field bears his name. Pasqua was known for the incredible contributions he brought to Jesuit not only as a football coach, but also as an...
The Jesuit tennis player lines up at the baseline, inhaling deeply as he prepares for the serve. Suddenly, he tosses the ball up into the air, crushing it past his opponent's racket, scoring a point. This was the scene on April 5 and 6 as the Ranger tennis team went out to Fair Oaks Tennis Center, to decide who would...
The cyclists fly past expansive fields of assorted crops that dot the unfamiliar landscape surrounding them. A whipping wind directly strikes their faces, forcing not only the competing bikers but also the surrounding trees to lean at an unnatural angle. Atop their swift steeds, the competitors crank their pedals, causing the worn wheels to roll over the alien asphalt quicker...
In a sea of purple and gold jerseys, a thunderous “MVP” chant filled the buzzing Staples Center as the Laker great took and made his final points in his NBA career on the free throw line. The mixture of absolute exuberance and sadness was palpable throughout the course of the game, but when Kobe Bryant scored his last of...
The tall, towering figure stares down at the batter from his grassy green turf mound. He commands the pace of the game and its outcome; every pitch he throws can determine if his team wins or loses. He turns his attention to the crouching catcher, who flashes him one finger pointed down. The symbol representing a fastball, the pitcher...
Shining yellow buses flood into the lower lot, marking the beginning of the annual Jesuit Dallas Rugby Showdown.  Excitement in the air, teams from all over Texas prepare for their matches. On Saturday, March 5th, the Jesuit rugby team hosted the annual Jesuit Dallas Rugby Showdown, inviting the Jesuit New Orleans, Katy High School, and Christian Brothers teams for a...
The sound of a gun goes off as runners spring from their starting spots as they compete against one another. On March 18th, the Jesuit Dallas Track team had the pleasure of hosting schools from around the city in the Sheaner Relays. With home field advantage, the Rangers running squad felt confident going into this meet. Junior Lucas Kincade thought,...

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