Wednesday, May 1, 2024

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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...
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...
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...
Jesuit Varsity Wrestling had an outstanding showing Monday, February 7, 201,1 in the UIL District 18 Tournament held at Lake Highlands High School. After missing several practices and postponing the tournament due to the inclement weather the week before, the wrestling team still showed up ready to wrestle, finishing the tournament with 6 wrestlers in the placement rounds. Competing at the...
Every year in November (except when Covid ruins everything), wrestling season begins its five-month season of excitement, pain, and victory. This year, the Jesuit Wrestling Team has one of the largest teams in years, with a record number of seniors. A varsity wrestler will fill nearly every single one of the fourteen weight classes - a necessity for the...
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,...
Wiping their sweat off their brows, and shooting to advance to the final match in a very special 20th year at Jesuit for Coach Ryan Menard, the Jesuit Wrestling team fought hard in the back half of the season into the postseason to achieve success. Cougar Classic  On January 16 the Rangers traveled to the Colony where three Rangers managed to...
Competitive high school wrestling bears little resemblance to late night bouts on television.  Head Coach Ryan Menard of the Jesuit wrestling team stated, “for people who aren't familiar , there is this notion that jump off top ropes and body slam.” Obviously, this inaccurate perception of wrestling comes from the professional wrestling world of WWE. Continuing on the contrary, Coach...

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