This spring, the Jesuit Ranger swim team looks to continue their success from the first half of the season and finish the second half year strong.
Jesuit’s natators are led by 12 seniors, senior captain Colin Taylor, assistant coach Seth Waits, and head coach B. J. Antes. “The swim team is doing very well,” said Coach Waits, who is in...
The varsity swimmer gives his teammate a playful slap on the back before climbing onto the block and taking his mark. He readies himself and flies into the water after the starting sound. His teammates and coaches scream encouragement as he glides through the water.
On November 2nd, Jesuit Swim competed in a duel meet against Highland Park, a top-ranked...
Head to head, the swimmers of the 200 Medley Relay team surge forward as fast as they can, attempting to beat out their competition. For most, years of training have led to moments like these, intense moments of both unrest and nervousness. With the rest of his team counting on him, Nolan Daniels '15, the last to swim, jumps...
Jesuit Swimming and Diving started the semester off strong at the Park Cities Quad Meet in University Park, Texas. The meet, hosted by Highland Park High School, featured five schools: JJ Pearce High School, Highland Park High School, Tyler Legacy High School, Jesuit Dallas, and Ursuline Academy (Jesuit and Ursuline competed as one team).
The meet took a tournament format...
As Jesuit’s swimming team first opponent was a very strong and well- balanced Plano East team, they wanted to start strong and maintain their fervent energy. However, as senior Aidan Hoofard pointed out, “they gained the early lead on us, but we stayed together and persevered and our overall effort really helped us climb back into contention”....
A short, shrill whistle sounds as the swimmers step up onto the ridged diving blocks. One swimmer balances himself, and then grips the block with all of his strength. A long blast comes again from the whistle, and the swimmer lunges off of the block and into the icy Greenhill pool. The Jesuit JV swim team won their meet...
Stepping up behind the blocks, the swimmer removes his mask, pulls on his cap, and tightens his goggles. The whistle sounds, queuing the team and signaling the swimmer to step up. His legs twitching, he places his feet on the rough surface and locks his eyes on the rippling water. The official announces: "take your mark," the swimmer's hands...
Glancing nervously at his opponents climbing onto the starting blocks, the swimmer secures his goggles and takes a ready stance. The piercing whistle propels him into the water, and his muscle memory takes over, his smooth strokes carrying him to victory.
The Jesuit Swim teams, both varsity and JV, have been very busy, competing in three meets in the last...
