Behind a complete team effort that saw Jesuit Dallas shoot 47.7 percent from the floor while holding Nimitz to a 27.9 shooting clip, the Rangers upended the Vikings, 69-39, on Friday at Walsh Gym. With the victory, the Rangers remain unbeaten in district play as Jesuit secured a strong start to a five-game homestand.
 
Junior Michael Grant was one of three double-digit scorers on the night, finishing the bout with 16 points. Senior Justin Kemp scored 12 points and senior Tre Mergerson racked up 11 points for the Blue and Gold. Junior Kevin Butera posted an eight-point performance, junior Ethan Mahowald added seven points, junior Caleb Steger notched five points, the pairing of seniors Hank Gramlich and Alec Piotrowski recorded four points apiece and sophomore Cade Kirby capped Jesuit's scoring with two points.
 
Junior Charlie Peters led the team with seven rebounds on the day, helping the Rangers to a 40-23 rebounding advantage over the Vikings. Jesuit scored 54 of its 69 points in the paint, adding 13 points off of 13 Nimitz turnovers and tacking on 17 second chance points off of 20 offensive boards.
 
The Rangers will return to action on Tuesday, Jan. 9, when the Blue and Gold welcomes Highland Park to Walsh Gym. Tip-off will take place at 7 p.m. Read Full Article