Jesuit advanced to the championship game of the 2025 Jesuit-Meintser Soccer Invitational on Friday with a 4-2 advantage in penalty kicks over Bryan Adams following a scoreless draw in regulation. The Rangers will battle Arlington Sam Houston in the tournament championship on Saturday, facing off against the Texans for the first time since the Blue and Gold captured the 2017 University Interscholastic League (UIL) 6A State Championship.
 
Senior Marcelo Elizondo made two saves in the second half to keep the matchup scoreless heading into the shootouts. Elizondo opened the door for the Rangers with a save on the first penalty from Adams, finishing the extra session with three stops. Penalty attempts were converted by senior Clyde Araiza, Max Sabogal and junior Corbyn Wendorf before senior Octavio Monjaras put the Cougars away with a converted penalty on Jesuit's fifth attempt.
 
Jesuit out-shot Bryan Adams, 8-3 and placed four shots on target. Senior Noah McGough launched three shots on goal as Araiza added one for the Blue and Gold. Senior Jake Chostner started in goal and blanked the Cougars.
 
The Rangers will battle Sam Houston in the final after the Texans upended Skyline in the second championship semifinal on Friday. Jesuit will aim to secure its third straight Jesuit-Meintser Invitational Championship with a win on Saturday. Kick-off between the Rangers and Texans is set for 4 p.m. at Ranger Stadium.
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