Rangers Show Offensive Sparks in 51-28 Home Opener Loss to Rockwall
Jesuit fell to Rockwall 51-28. Fri · Sep 4, 2026
Jesuit Rangers football · 2026 season.
The Jesuit Rangers opened their home slate at Ranger Stadium on Friday night, battling the high-powered Rockwall Yellow Jackets before ultimately falling 51-28. The non-district clash showcased several bright spots for the Jesuit offense, which kept the home crowd energized early on before Rockwall's ground attack and ball control pulled away in the second half.
Quarterback J.P. Livingstone continued to build on his early-season chemistry with wide receiver Joseph Konings. In the first quarter, Livingstone capped off a strong drive by finding Konings in the end zone for a touchdown, keeping pace with Rockwall's early scoring output. The Jesuit defense also stepped up in the opening frame, highlighted by defensive back Jackson Long delivering a powerful stop right at the line of scrimmage to stuff the run.
As Rockwall extended its lead, the Rangers kept fighting and executing crucial plays. In the third quarter, Livingstone orchestrated a clutch fourth-down conversion, connecting with Konings near the left sideline to keep the chains moving. That crucial deep pass set up a dynamic 25-yard rushing touchdown down the left sideline, bringing another surge of momentum to the Jesuit sideline.
Despite the explosive moments and relentless effort, Rockwall's offensive consistency proved too much as they managed the clock in the final quarter. The Rangers will look to bounce back, refine their game plan, and secure their first win of the season next Friday when they host Forney.
Top plays
- Q1 · 8:11 — Jesuit runs up the middle on 3rd and short to pick up a first down inside the 10-yard line.
- Q1 · 7:34 — Jesuit runs to the right and is tackled for a loss.
- Q1 · 7:07 — Livingston throws a touchdown pass to Joseph Konings in the end zone.
- Q1 · 1:13 — Rockwall attempts a deep pass into the end zone, resulting in an incompletion and a defensive pass interference penalty against Jesuit.
- Q1 · 57:28 — Rockwall runs up the middle and is stopped at the line of scrimmage by Jackson Long.
- Q2 · 8:55 — Deep pass incomplete to the end zone with defensive pass interference called.
- Q2 · 2:18 — Ty DeBow takes the handoff, breaks through tackles, and carries the ball 18 yards for a Jesuit touchdown.
- Q3 · 11:06 — Punt attempt is blocked by Rockwall and goes out of bounds inside the 10-yard line.
- Q3 · 10:29 — J.P. Livingstone completes a 4th-down pass to Joseph Konings near the left sideline for a first down.
- Q3 · 10:11 — Jesuit running back rushes down the left sideline for a 25-yard touchdown.