Jesuit Dallas opened Tuesday's non-district contest against Walnut Grove with a 16-10 lead after the first quarter, but the Wildcats came storming back, out-scoring the Rangers by 12 in the second en route to securing a 56-49 win over the Rangers at Walsh Gym. The loss snaps a three-game winning streak for Jesuit ahead of a trip to San Antonio for the 2024 Diamondbacker Invitational.

Senior Michael Grant led the Rangers with 19 points, followed by nine points from senior Ethan Mahowald, six points from junior Cooper Jensen and five points from junior William Alexander. Senior Kevin Butera, junior Justin Fern and junior Cade Kirby wrapped the Rangers' scoring column with two points apiece.

The Rangers will begin their run at the two-day tournament on Friday, December 13 as the Blue and Gold will square off against tournament host San Antonio Reagan at 2:30 p.m. The Rangers will then face either Los Fresnos or The Woodlands in the second round, which will take place at 9 a.m. or 12 p.m. on Saturday, December 14.