As some of you may know, Jesuit’s annual Meinstser soccer tournament is named after Hank Meinstser. Coach Meinstser founded the Jesuit soccer program in 1960. He served as coach for the varsity team for 20 years and, after retiring in 1982, was inducted into the North Texas Hall of Fame in 1990.
After his retirement, Jesuit created a yearly tournament...
Coming in to the season, Jesuit’s soccer team did not carry high expectations. They were able to parlay solid teamwork and resilience into a deep playoff run. Led by Jesuit mainstay coach Charlie DeLong, whose message was to “approach each game and practice with the same attitude,” the soccer team came into the playoffs looking to match the success...
The Jesuit soccer program has always been considered one of the top in the state, and often one of the top in the country, and this year was no different. Coach Charlie DeLong led Jesuit’s soccer team to another strong season and through a deep playoff run. The Rangers finished the regular season 16-5-2. This impressive record was good...
Going into district play, head soccer coach Charlie Delong had very simple, basic objectives for his team: “to win,” “to play good soccer ” and “to work hard”. The Jesuit Ranger soccer team effectively met that criteria, as they have been rocking their district opponents with an impressive nine wins, one loss, and two ties, with a current winning...
Amidst the global pandemic, Jesuit Soccer still found a way to get together and celebrate their season. They were able to meet at the Shea's house and made sure to practice social distancing, with everyone wearing masks. Jason Davis '21 stated, "there were lots of people there and it was really fun, and we got to play soccer and...
Uniting fans across the globe, the world's biggest stage returns after nearly half of a decade to Qatar. Individuals, unified by their communal love for their country and soccer, will flock to televisions and watch parties to experience the global tournament's fixating matches. Tension has been building as fans support their teams from all over the world.
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Since school began this August, members of the 2011-2012 Jesuit soccer teams have been practicing hard every morning in hopes of another successful season. Though cuts have not been made yet, the teams are beginning to form in Coach Charlie DeLong’s eyes.
After the graduation of a very talented senior class last year, current seniors like Dalton Eudy will need...
“You’ve got to believe you’re going to win, and I believe we’ll win the World Cup until the final whistle blows and we’re knocked out.”― Peter Shilton
After an impressive Meinster third-place performance, the Jesuit soccer team continued its stellar form in its final non-district games to prepare for a new district, playing to win. Looking to make a push for...
