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JM Priddy '16
The first three-time US Lacrosse All-American in Jesuit history, John Michael (JM) Priddy helped lead the Rangers to the program's first Texas High School Lacrosse League (THSLL) State Championship title and ignited a run that has seen Jesuit Dallas consistently ranked among the top teams in the U.S. southern region. 

A four-year defensive starter and senior team captain, Priddy led the team in ground balls all four seasons donning the Blue & Gold, including a program-best 92 ground balls in 2016 while also totaling 11 points on seven goals and four assists. His outstanding play anchoring Jesuit's defense resulted in a 54-15 overall record and .782 winning percentage during the games in which he appeared.

In 2016, Priddy was at the center of what was then the best season in team history. Pacing the Rangers to a 17-2 overall record and a No. 2 ranking in the LaxPower South Region final polls, Priddy was a dominant force as Jesuit toppled top-ranked and defending state champs Highland Park, 9-4, in the Division I title game. Afterwards, Priddy was named the 2016 Texas High School Lacrosse League (THSLL) State Championship Defensive MVP.

Priddy received an athletic scholarship to the University of Michigan and scored his first career goal in the Wolverines' win against nationally ranked No. 10 Penn early in his freshman season. Although injuries curbed Priddy's collegiate impact, he was named to the Big Ten Preseason Player to Watch List in 2018 and 2019, and in 2019 was named Academic All-Big Ten.