Junior
Josh Roppolo scored two goals, but a late push by Jesuit Dallas fell just short as the Rangers dropped a 3-2 road bout to Irving on Friday.
Roppolo notched goals in the 47th and 72nd minute, pushing his scoring total to five on the season. The Rangers ramped up the pressure on the Tigers in the second half, taking six shots in contrast to one first half attempt. The Tigers created numerous opportunities during the first half, creating eight corner kick chances and taking five shots, scoring three goals in a six-minute span to take a 3-0 lead into the half. Junior
Cole Hines made a critical save late in the second half, stopping a penalty with 1:06 remaining to give the Rangers one final shot at the Tigers' lead. Junior
Christian Rodriguez tacked on a pair of second half saves.
Jesuit will return to the pitch on Tuesday, Feb. 15 when the Blue and Gold ends the first circuit of district play with a 7 p.m. clash against Richardson.
