Thursday, March 28, 2024

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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.  These are the defining characteristics of real men.  Is it surprising that Jesuit houses some of these very men under its roof?  No.  But in reality, they are underground in the depths of the Terry Center, catacombs forged from the blood, sweat, and tears of past champions.  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...
This past weekend, February 7th, four Varsity wrestlers participated in the UIL District 9-6A meet at Skyline High School. The Rangers found great success in this postseason tournament, as three out of the four were able to advance far enough in the tournament to qualify for this weekend's UIL 6A Region II meet at Allen and have a chance...
For the Rangers' wrestling team, the New Year has been eventful, to say the least. With participation in three separate tournaments, including the much-anticipated Ranger Classic, hosted by Jesuit, along with the news of team captain Shane Ross '15's college commitment, 2015 has brought much excitement for the squad. However, the new year has not come without new problems,...

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