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 Ranger Wrestling team experienced a few ups and downs during the week before Thanksgiving Break, crushing Boyd in a weeknight dual but experiencing misfortune at the Heath Invitational in Rockwall.
The varsity and junior varsity teams opened up the week with very strong performances in their dual against McKinney Boyd on Wednesday. Despite only wrestling six matches total, the varsity Rangers...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
Following a lot of success at Arlington Bowie High School, the Ranger wrestlers dove into another week. With another week of practices, conditioning, and perfecting technique, the JV Ranger wrestlers were prepared to storm the Rockwall gym on Saturday. On Saturday, February 4, the JV wrestlers arrived at Rockwall High School to take on the Jacket Classic.
First up, freshman Liam Leahy...
On the weekend of March 28-30, Varsity Wrestler Shane Ross '15 took a trip to the Virginia Beach Convention Center for the 25th annual NHSCA high school wrestling championships where 3500 of the best wrestlers in the country gathered to seek the elusive title of National Champion. In his division alone, the 120 pound weight division for wreslters in their...
