Jesuit Outlasts Walnut Grove 50-49 in Overtime Thriller to Extend Win Streak
Jesuit defeated Walnut Grove 50-49. Thu · Oct 8, 2026
Jesuit Rangers football · 2026 season · District.
The Jesuit Rangers secured their fourth consecutive victory in dramatic fashion on Thursday night, surviving an absolute shootout to defeat the Walnut Grove Wildcats 50-49 in overtime. The thrilling road victory keeps the Rangers perfect in district play, elevating their district record to 3-0.
Quarterback J.P. Livingstone orchestrated a masterful offensive performance, headlined by an unforgettable 96-yard touchdown bomb to wide receiver Joseph Konings. The dynamic duo continually stretched the defense, also linking up for a massive 40-yard deep strike that kept the chains moving and the Walnut Grove secondary on its heels.
The Rangers proved lethal when spreading the ball around and attacking on the ground. Livingstone utilized a brilliant fake handoff to find George Gladstone for a 25-yard touchdown, while also rolling right to hit Max Smith for an 8-yard score. Running back Ty Daboub provided the necessary physical balance, finding the end zone on a crucial rushing touchdown to match the Wildcats blow for blow.
Special teams and clutch execution proved to be the ultimate difference-makers. Andres Vann provided a major spark with a massive kickoff return across midfield to set up the offense. When the game pushed into overtime, the Rangers delivered the final knockout punch with a successful game-winning two-point conversion to seal the 50-49 instant classic.
Riding a tidal wave of momentum, the Rangers (4-2, 3-0) will return to Ranger Stadium next week. They aim to push their winning streak to five games when they host the Prosper Eagles in another critical district clash on October 16.
Top plays
- Q1 · 8:00 — JP Livingstone hits Max Smith for a Touchdown!
- Q1 · 7:54 — J.P. Livingstone rolls right and throws an 8-yard touchdown pass to Max Smith.
- Q1 · 1:31 — Livingstone passes to Daboub for a 47yd TD!
- Q2 · 3:54 — J.P. Livingstone throws deep to Joseph Konings for a 40-yard gain.
- Q2 · 3:32 — George Gladstone rushes up the middle for a modest gain.
- Q2 · 2:57 — Ty Daboub takes a handoff and rushes into the end zone for a touchdown.
- Q2 · 0:06 — J.P. Livingstone lofts a pass to Joseph Konings in the end zone for a touchdown.
- Q3 · 9:23 — J.P. Livingstone throws a 96-yard touchdown pass to Joseph Konings.
- Q4 · 4:37 — Handoff up the middle for a 1-yard touchdown run; defensive offsides penalty was declined.
- Q4 · 0:00 — J.P. Livingstone fakes a handoff and throws a 25-yard touchdown pass to George Gladstone.