Jesuit Dallas improved to 4-0 in district play with a 68-47 win over MacArthur on Dec. 19. Four members of the Jesuit Dallas roster secured double-digit outings as the Rangers dominated in the lane, scoring 44 points in the paint, 17 points off of turnovers and seven second chance points.
 
Senior Tre Mergerson led the way for Jesuit with 22 points, falling one rebound short of a double-double by tying junior Michael Grant with nine rebounds. Grant scored 12 points of his own alongside a team-high four steals, while senior Hank Gramlich notched 12 points, a team-high nine assists, seven rebounds and three steals. Senior Justin Kemp hit a trio of three-pointers, scoring 19 points for the Rangers while picking up six rebounds, one steal and two assists.
 
The Rangers held MacArthur to 4-of-14 in the fourth quarter, as the Cardinals' 28.6 clip allowed Jesuit the opening to secure a 10-point advantage in the final quarter of regulation. Jesuit finished the game shooting 44.4 percent from the field.
 
Jesuit Dallas will break for the Christmas holiday before traveling to Tampa, Florida for the 2023 Cookie Garcia Jesuit Invitational, which will take place from Dec. 27-29 at Jesuit Tampa. The Rangers will open the tournament schedule against Regis (N.Y.) on Wednesday, Dec. 27 at 6 p.m. ET (5 p.m. CT). The tournament field also includes Canisius (N.Y.), St. Joseph's (Pa.), New Orleans Jesuit (La.), San Ignacio (Puerto Rico), Saint Ignatius (Ohio) and the hosting Tigers from Jesuit Tampa. Read Full Article