One game away. Going into week 10, the rangers were seeking to lock in their spot for Texas 6A Division 2 playoffs. The Macarthur Cardinals were the only thing standing in their way.
“Great team win vs. MacArthur. Got some good stops on defense and then the offense just was very fluid in their movement of the ball and got the score whenever we needed or presented with the opportunity”- Chris Simmington ’24
First Half
Getting the ball in Charlie Peters ’25 the rangers drove the ball down the field. A 12 play, 73 yard, drive capped off by a one yard run by Junior Henry Bourret to give Jesuit the lead. Catching the Cardinals off guard, Noah McGough ’25 kicked an onside ball that would be recovered by the rangers at midfield. In three plays the Rangers found the endzone, with a 36 yard pass to Quientin Williams ’24, for stretch the lead to 14-0.
The Ranger’s defense was stellar, forcing over 7 punts and turn over on downs throughout the game.
After a touchdown pass to Jaeger Krauss ’25, the rangers walked in the locker room at half with a 24-3 lead on the cardinals.
“We gotta take them to the deep water; they can’t come back”- Halftime speech from Head coach Brandon Hickman
Second Half
“An absolute show of dominace over the cardinals!”- William spicer ’24
The rangers came out of the half with a 12 play 32 yard drive to set up Noah McGough for a 32 yard field goal, making the score 27-3. However, the Cardinals still continued to play with a valiant effort, leading to a 13 plays, 75 yard drive which lead them to a short run into the endzone, getting their first touchdown of the night.
After receiving the kick the Rangers would drive 70 yards down the field capped off by a 32 yard run by Zane Williams ’25 to close out the night for the Rangers.
After Four quarters, the Jesuit Rangers walked away with a final score of 34 -17 to solidify their spot in the play offs.
Looking Forward.
“it was an amazing game, I look forward to playing like this in the playoffs”- Captain Logan Thompson ’24
The Rangers face their final regular season opponent, Richardson, at home this week. I think that in order for the squad to continue to be this productive, both sides of the ball need to continue to play this efficient. After the bye, it seems to me like our team has come together as a whole unit, not just different sides like offense and defense. I have high hopes for the rangers and the playoff run that is looking bright.
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