On Saturday, Jesuit rugby improved to 6-3 on the year following a dominant, 53-0 win over Plano Rugby Club on senior night at Ranger Stadium. The Rangers showcased their speed and grittiness in an impressive display that sets the tone for the upcoming Rugby Texas State Semifinals next week.
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Senior
Olayinka Lamikanra led the way on Saturday, scoring three tries. Senior Charlie Borowczak added two tries, sophomore Luke Lamont converted two tries, and the Ranger scoring was completed by tries from sophomore Mitch Sullivan and junior
Louis Traister. Sophomore
Dylan Wachsman was able to successfully convert two kicks in the first half before sophomore
Chase Brown took over in the second, converting two attempts of his own.
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Jesuit will now turn its focus to the postseason, as the Rangers will travel to Houston on Friday, Apr. 29 for a Rugby Texas State Semifinal matchup against St. Thomas. This will serve as the first showdown of the season between the Bishops' Cup Rivals, as the initial matchup was postponed due to the January winter storm.