Jesuit Dallas lacrosse battled nationally ranked IMG Academy in a back-and-forth affair, as both teams showcased their ability to execute methodical, high-level lacrosse. The Rangers held the ball in the final moments with a chance to tie the game, but IMG was able to make a last-second save to hand Jesuit its first loss of the season, 8-7, on Saturday morning at Postell Stadium.
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McAllister Hobbs, junior
Charlie Schmidt and sophomore
Beckett Foley scored two goals apiece as Foley added two assists for a team-leading four points on the morning. Senior
Charlie Metz added a goal and an assist to the Jesuit Dallas effort. Senior
Connor Knight excelled in the cage, racking up 12 saves including several sensational close-range stops on the Ascenders.
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The Rangers will next travel to Coppell on Mar. 10 for a 7:30 p.m. showdown before traveling to Florida for a three-game spring break trip. Jesuit's trip will consist of matchups against St. Andrews (Mar. 12), Western (Mar. 14) and St. Thomas Aquinas (Mar. 15). After the conclusion of spring break, the Rangers will return to Postell Stadium on Thursday, March 24 to take on St. Stephen/St. Agnes (Va.).