Rangers Fall to Rock Hill 45-28 in Hard-Fought District Finale, Concluding 2026 Campaign
Jesuit fell to Rock Hill 45-28. Thu · Nov 5, 2026
Jesuit Rangers football · 2026 season · District.
The Jesuit Rangers fought to the final whistle on Thursday night at Children's Health Stadium, falling 45-28 to Rock Hill in the regular season and district finale. Facing a win-and-in scenario for postseason qualification, the Rangers battled behind a four-touchdown performance from quarterback J.P. Livingstone, but Rock Hill's second-half surge ultimately tipped the contest.
The Rangers traded blows in the first half after climbing out of an early deficit. Livingstone kickstarted the offense with a 21-yard strike over the middle to Patrick Fitzgibbons before delivering a sensational 39-yard touchdown bomb downfield to Joseph Konings in the second quarter. While Rock Hill answered to enter halftime ahead, Jesuit snatched momentum immediately after the break. Andres Vann executed an onside kick that the Rangers recovered, and Livingstone capitalized by faking a handoff and plunging in for a 4-yard touchdown keeper.
In the fourth quarter, Livingstone engineered two more scoring drives by connecting with wide receiver Max Smith. Smith hauled in a precision 6-yard touchdown near the left pylon and later took a screen pass 23 yards down the sideline into the end zone. However, Rock Hill countered each Jesuit rally with scoring passes to Leo Williams, holding off the Rangers' comeback bid.
With the 45-28 defeat, Jesuit closes the 2026 campaign at 4-6 overall and 3-4 in district action. While the loss eliminates the Rangers from playoff contention, Jesuit showcased relentless grit and explosive offensive firepower throughout an intensely competitive district schedule.
Top plays
- Q1 · 4:51 — Rock Hill takes a direct snap in wildcat formation and runs 7 yards up the middle for a touchdown.
- Q1 · 3:28 — J.P. Livingstone finds Patrick Fitzgibbons on a pass over the middle for a 21-yard first-down gain.
- Q2 · 8:38 — J.P. Livingstone connects on a 39-yard deep touchdown pass to Joseph Konings.
- Q2 · 5:36 — Rock Hill completes a 12-yard touchdown pass to Courtney Lawson over Jack Bourret in the corner of the end zone.
- Q2 · 4:45 — J.P. Livingstone keeps on a QB draw up the middle for a short gain of a yard or two.
- Q3 · 9:21 — J.P. Livingstone fakes a handoff and keeps it for a 4-yard touchdown run.
- Q3 · 6:00 — Rock Hill completes a 9-yard touchdown pass over the middle into the end zone.
- Q4 · 11:03 — J.P. Livingstone throws a 6-yard touchdown pass to Max Smith near the left pylon.
- Q4 · 8:08 — Rock Hill completes a deep pass down the right sideline to Leo Williams for a touchdown.
- Q4 · 6:02 — J.P. Livingstone completes a screen pass to Max Smith, who follows blockers down the sideline for a 23-yard touchdown.