Jesuit held Pearce to eight points in the first half, building a decisive lead that the Blue and Gold were able to hold onto own the stretch for a 56-44 win over the Mustangs in front of a passionate crowd on Friday at Walsh Gym.
The Rangers were led by junior
Caleb Steger, who scored 16 points along with five rebounds and two assists. Senior
Tai Kryger matched a career-high with 12 rebounds, senior
Dylan Gibbons picked up a team-leading six rebounds alongside seven points. Senior
Charlie Needham and junior
Will Bronson scored eight points apiece, junior
Hank Gramlich scored seven points with four assists, and senior
Owen Berry added five points to the Jesuit effort.
Jesuit out-rebounded Pearce, 40-21, scored 26 points in the paint and added 11 offensive rebounds for 14 second-chance points. The Rangers limited the Mustangs to a 31.3 shooting percentage and a 25.0 percent clip from three-point range.
On Tuesday, Jesuit Dallas will return to Walsh Gym to take on Irving. Tip-off is scheduled for 6 p.m.
