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....
Playoffs: A time when you finally get to see if your hard work will pay off. All those hours training on the mat and in the weight room. Every single word of coaching that has been given to you. It all comes down to one final match.
Three members of the Jesuit Wrestling team, Derek Dumbrigue '18, Philip Villalba '18,...
The district tournament, the culmination of the season, and a chance to be recognized for the infinite hours of tireless practice on the mat has finally arrived. It is all in, succeed or go home, especially for senior Matt Schonberg who must win to keep his Jesuit wrestling career alive.
On Saturday, January 6th the Jesuit wrestlers traveled to Richardson...
Bus after bus shuttles into the Jesuit parking lot, marking the annual Frank Halloran Classic. Teams from San Antonio to Highland Park all find their way to 12345 Inwood Road to compete in this year’s prestigious tournament. Tensions are high between the twenty schools, each eager to get on the mat and fight for the first place title.
The 20th annual...
Junior Blake Heckel grapples with his opponent, attempting to turn him on his back. Sweat drips down his nose as exhaustion creeps throughout his body; however, his hold is unrelenting, for any hesitation or any short rest will allow his opponent to break free. The seconds tick by, and the Skyline Raider finally submits, his back planted firmly on...
Lining up in the center of the mat, Jonah Brunel ‘17 faces his Berkner opponent, anticipating the beginning of the match. The referee begins the match, and Brunel immediately pounces on his opponent, taking him to the ground. The two struggle on the mat, trying to roll each other over on their backs. Brunel gains the upper hand, pinning...
Sweat, hard work. Â These are the defining characteristics of real men. Â Is it surprising that Jesuit houses some of these very men under its roof? Â No. Â But in reality, they are underground in the depths of the Terry Center, catacombs forged from the blood, sweat, and tears of past champions. Â This is the environment that the Jesuit wrestling team...
The Jesuit Rangers Wrestling team recently ended its season on a strong showing, including Senior Shane Ross' qualifying for the state tournament in Garland.
The team sent three qualifying senior wrestlers to the UIL 6A Region II Tournament in Allen in February, Seniors Dylan Yhap, Reagan Mathes, and Ross, with hopes to qualify for state.
Yhap and Mathes both came into the...
