Lacrosse practicing, band kids arriving, early risers rising, the parking lot gradually fills up. This is a typical Friday morning at 7 o'clock on the 28, but this is no ordinary Friday for the varsity Jesuit Rangers Wrestling team. Today, the Ranger wrestlers will embark on their journey to Arlington Bowie High School to compete in the Arlington Bowie...
The dreaded feeling creeps into the veins of the Jesuit Rangers Wrestling team, this week amplified, more than others, anxiety. This week is Lake Highlands week, the week where the tradition of getting pounded every year is seemingly inevitable. But for Rangers this season, it is a week of excitement, energy, and focus, as they attempt to topple the wrestling...
Photography by Carl Quist '19
Seven wrestling mats, 17 schools, and 1 weekend of wrestling. For the varsity, the tournament kicks off on Friday night of January 13th. After the weigh-ins, the Ranger Wrestlers head to a familiar part of the school: the cafeteria. Once the nourishment and hydration period comes to a close, the wrestlers then proceed to the locker...
It's midway through the Jesuit Rangers Wrestling Season, and the competition is beginning to stiffen. Practice, compete, repeat is the methodical mindset of almost every athlete, but what sets these wrestlers apart is, as Head Wrestling Coach Ryan Menard has emphasized, their focus on setting attainable goals in order to measure success. Let's take a look at some the more...
As the match progresses and the fatigue begins to creep into your body, this is when the truly amazing wrestlers shine. The coaches of the Jesuit Rangers Wrestling Team strive to push the wrestlers in practice to that very point and become comfortable there. We can see from the Jesuit wrestling's astounding performance at Richardson and Tri-State that this effort...
Two hours after school everyday, the Jesuit Ranger wrestlers prepare and work to compete to the best of their ability. With duals one night a week and tournaments on the weekends, the Ranger wrestlers face competition at every turn.
Heath InvitationalÂ
The Ranger Wrestling JV squad took to Rockwall-Heath High School a feeling of both excitement and anxiety. On Friday, November 18th...
Nothing beats the feeling of a successful pin and the thrill of victory after intense hand-to-hand combat. Wrestlers everywhere are familiar with the blood, sweat, and tears that lead to such a triumph. Time in the weight room, sparring, and recovering in the offseason have all contribute to success in real, high-stakes matches, and Jesuit's well-prepared wrestlers got to...
The Jesuit Ranger Wrestling season is just around the corner, and the wrestling team is preparing for a historic year. Here's what to expect this season:
District Changes
While the Rangers remain in UIL District 7-6A, there are two new additions to the already competitive district due to the district realignment. Rockwall-Heath, once the UIL-5A State Champions, have moved up into district 7-6A....
