Junior
Will Bronson scored a career-high 22 points, secured eight rebounds and blocked three shots, but a last-minute surge was not enough to lift Jesuit Dallas to a victory as the Rangers fell to Frisco Liberty, 80-77, on Tuesday in Frisco. Jesuit saw three players score in double digits as the Rangers continue their non-district slate and are set to host the 59th Annual Knights of Columbus Bob Stras Dallas Classic this weekend.
Bronson shot 9-of-11 from the floor en route to his career-best performances. Junior
Justin Kemp hit six three-pointers and finished the contest with 18 points, while sophomore
Caleb Steger scored 16 points. Senior
Dylan Gibbons notched seven assists on the night alongside nine points, senior
Tai Kryger added five rebounds and three assists, junior
Hank Gramlich scored eight points, notched four assists and three rebounds while senior
Owen Berry added three assists to the Ranger effort.
Jesuit shot 58.3 percent from the floor, 45 percent from three point range and 70.6 percent from the free-throw line. The Rangers racked up 38 points in the paint and 17 second chance points off of 10 offensive rebounds, but committed 14 turnovers which led to 17 points for the Red Hawks.Â
The 59th Annual Knights of Columbus Bob Stras Dallas Classic will start on Thursday, Dec. 1. Jesuit's opening contest will see the Blue and Gold square off with Fort Worth South Hills. Additional teams in the tournament field include Mesquite, Sachse, Lovejoy, Hillcrest, Lincoln and Frisco Centennial. Tip-off betwen the Rangers and Scorpions is set for 7 p.m. on Thursday night.