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...
Jesuit Dallas' wrestling season started off a bit shaky due to some illness but has since picked up some great wins. So far, the Rangers have a split record from their two duals so far. They have also placed 20th and 8th in the first two tournaments.
It's great to have a full room and the future of the team...
"I love athletics and my job as a coach is to help motivate and prepare them for life beyond wrestling and I think that's so important that we give them the skills to help them gain like perseverance." - Coach Menard
Physically Fit is one of the six tenants of Jesuit Dallas' Profile of the Graduate. Jesuit ensures that every...
Junior Antonio Hernandez, Jesuit's heavyweight wrestler in the 285 pound weight class, prepares for his match against his opponent, a JJ Pearce wrestler. He has already pinned a Rockwall wrestler, earning Jesuit the maximum six point score. However, this match is a little more nerve-wracking. Having already lost once previously to this same wrestler, Antonio is looking for payback....
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...
They've trained for two years. And today, Michael Ingram '15 and Jack Vercelli '15 decided that they're going to prove themselves. Match after match, opponent after opponent, both continue to dominate the competition until, eventually, they're crowned champions of their respective divisions, winning the tournament and taking home two 1st place trophies in JV for Jesuit.
The wrestling team participated...
With the first half of the 2021 season completed, the Jesuit Wrestling team has been off to a great start. Throughout March, the team has wrestled at several meets. Coach Menard stated that he has been "impressed with the team as a whole. The team has persevered through obstructed practices, moved UIL dates, and not even knowing whether or...
Hundreds pour into the Jesuit basketball gym. On the center mat, Varsity wrestler and Jesuit junior Shane Ross takes his stance against the opposing Flower Mound wrestler in the 128 pound finals of the Ranger Classic. Practically a bulk of pure muscle, even Shane's looks are intimidating, donning a large black mask to protect the cut above his eye. As the...
