Ashlyn Miller won the girls varsity race, leading from start to finish, and securing her win by over 20 seconds in a field of 70 runners. Grace Delahoussaye, Mary Maggio, Lucy Simon, and Denise Simon earned points for the team, helping the Lady Falcons to a fourth place team finish in the varsity race. Lauren Sharpless was a fierce competitor as she earned an all-time personal best by 30 seconds.
Freshman Annie Perry made her victorious debut, winning the gold in a very competitive girl's JV race.
Thomas Langley had a stellar performance in the boy's varsity competition and earned a medal for his 15th place finish in a race with over 80 competitors. Jack Miggins, Andrew Langley, Nate Bartsch, and Fede Celis all scored and earned points for the men's team.
Lucas Rivera had a phenomenal race as he turned in his best time of his high school career by 1 minute and 30 seconds.
The team will compete at The Woodlands Christian Academy once again next Saturday.
Two of the top golfers from that team including current juniors Aaron Pounds and Jack Usner, who were jostling all during the 2021 season for the top spots at tournaments, including state.
In the summer, Usner and Pounds both verbally committed to golf at Texas A&M. VYPE's Matt Malatesta headed out to the links to catch up with the TWCA golfing duo and future Aggies.
HOUSTON – To learn about the winning tradition at Second Baptist School, just take a stroll around the gym on the west Houston campus.
Draped along the wall above the court are white and blue banners honoring every state championship team in program history. On Friday, Second Baptist School added banner number 31 to the décor.
In the middle of Second Baptist School’s annual Flight Night event, the 2021 TAPPS Division II State Champion softball team was honored. In a ceremony between basketball games, the players and coaches stood on the court and watched the unveiling of the newest banner.
The banner honored the team that went 14-5-1 a year ago defeating TMI, John Paul II, Lutheran South Academy, Fort Bend Christian Academy and Grapevine Faith on the way to the program’s first-ever state title.
Director of Athletics Mike Walker shared, “Flight Night is always a special night in the life of our school, but this year's Flight Night was extra special as we hung the thirty-first banner in school history and the first ever for our softball program. This team played with heart, enthusiasm and belief in one another that was incredible. It was great to have the team back together and to recognize them in this way”
Along with the banner, the team was presented with their championship rings, which were created by Uptown Diamond.
Nestled in a felt box, the impressive state ring had SB in blue on the top with State Champions around it. Engraved on one side was Eagles with a softball and two bats crossed and the year 2021 below it. On the other side was the player’s last name with the Second Baptist School Eagle logo. The final touches included First Ever engraved on the bottom of the band.
“It was a special moment for our varsity head coaches to hand out rings, one by one, to our deserving 2021 softball team. I’m sure it’s a moment the team will never forget,” added Mike Walker.
Members of the 2021 team included:
Head Coach: Brandy Mardis Assistant Coach: Kelli Cager First Base Coach: Jeff Schroeder
