Jesuit Dallas came storming back from a 10-point deficit in the third quarter, earning its third district win of the season with a 66-60 triumph over Berkner on Tuesday in Richardson.
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Senior
Caleb Steger led the charge for the Rangers, scoring 23 points alongside nine rebounds, three steals, two assists and a block. Steger shot 4-of-9 from the floor and went 15-of-17 from the free throw line. Seniors
Michael Grant and
Charlie Peters scored 16 points apiece, as both seniors tied for the team lead with three assists apiece. Senior
Ethan Mahowald racked up two steals and scored three points while juniors
William Alexander and
Cooper Jensen scored three points apiece.
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Berkner out-scored Jesuit, 36-26 in the paint but eh Rangers were able to score 26 points off 19 turnovers from the Rams while tacking on 13 second chance points on 11 offensive rebounds. The Rangers began to chip away at Berkner's lead with a 9-4 run to end the third quarter, followed by a 14-2 run that gave Jesuit a six-point lead with 3:24 remaining in regulation. The Rangers held Berkner to two shots down the stretch, holding off the Rams to pick up the win.
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The Rangers will next matchup against Irving Nimitz in a game that is currently scheduled for Friday, January 10 in Irving, Texas. The Vikings fell to 1-3 in district play on Tuesday, dropping a 54-27 decision to J.J. Pearce. Tip-off for Friday's matchup is set for 7 p.m.
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