This past Tuesday the St. John XXIII softball team took on Lutheran South in a tough District Game.
VYPE caught the highlights of the game below!
This past Tuesday the St. John XXIII softball team took on Lutheran South in a tough District Game.
VYPE caught the highlights of the game below!
North Richland Hills, Texas [June 3, 2026] – In its 41st year celebrating the nation’s best high school athletes for their excellence in sport, academics and community, Gatorade today announced Grady Emerson of Fort Worth Christian High School in North Richland Hills, Texas is the 2025-26 Gatorade National Baseball Player of the Year. Emerson was selected from nearly half a million other student-athletes who play high school baseball nationwide, joining an elite legacy of former Gatorade National Baseball Player of the Year athletes who have combined for more than four MLB MVP awards, 48 All-Star appearances and 32 MLB first round draft picks.
This morning, Emerson was surprised with the award at school surrounded by his teammates, family and friends, and he also received a surprise video call from MLB All-Star and World Series champion Eric Hosmer congratulating him on the honor. Following the surprise, Emerson got a taste of the pro athlete experience with a styling session, photoshoot, media interviews and more. Assets from the day can be found here.
“Recognizing the next generation of athletic talent is at the heart of the Gatorade Player of the Year award,” said Jennifer Schmit, Sr. Director, Gatorade Brand Marketing. “Grady Emerson will now get to experience a truly unique celebration of his success, honoring his achievements and igniting his future potential through one-of-a-kind opportunities, from personalized sweat testing to being on stage at the ESPYs.”
Championing The Next Generation
Receiving the honor of Gatorade Player of the Year is more than a trophy. It’s a celebration of the whole athlete and opportunity to propel their future career through support and opportunities only Gatorade can provide because of its legacy in sport culture, product superiority and expertise in hydration science.
Starting this year, Gatorade will provide the National Player of the Year athletes with access to resources from the Gatorade Sports Science Institute (GSSI). The athletes will work with a team of GSSI scientists and have the opportunity to undergo testing at a GSSI Lab, equipping them with personalized hydration and fuel plans – built to help unlock their full potential and fuel success for years to come.
The brand will also elevate these athletes by including them in brand moments, events and community initiatives throughout the year – amplifying their journey, celebrating their achievements and providing ongoing opportunities to inspire others.
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Gatorade Player of the Year athletes are not only the best of the best in their respective sports, but they also serve as role models for the next generation of greats.
“Grady Emerson’s track record of performance is outstanding, including four stints with U.S. national teams and a dominant senior season at Fort Worth Christian,” said Jim Callis, Senior Writer at MLB Pipeline. “He’s the best high school prospect in the 2026 Major League Baseball Draft and a strong candidate to be the No. 1 overall pick by the White Sox. Grady is also a fine student and coaches and scouts rave about his intelligence and character. He’s a deserving winner in the fine tradition of Gatorade National Baseball Players of the Year.”
As part of Gatorade’s commitment to breaking down barriers in sport, every Player of the Year also receives a grant to donate to a social impact partner. To date, the Gatorade Player of the Year program has provided more than $6.4 million in grants to winners across more than 2,200 organizations.
To learn more about the Gatorade Player of the Year program, check out past winners or to nominate student-athletes, visit playeroftheyear.gatorade.com.
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The FBCA Girls Track & Field program reclaims the TAPPS 5A State crown -- its fourth in five seasons
Fort Bend Christian Academy is back. After narrowly finishing second to Midland Christian a year ago, the Eagles wasted little time reclaiming their place atop TAPPS 5A Girls Track & Field. Led by renowned head coach Deon Minor, FBCA captured the state championship on Saturday, outpacing both Grapevine Faith and Midland Christian to secure the program’s fourth title in the past five seasons.
Speaking of sustained dominance, few programs in Texas can match the standard set by St. Agnes Academy. The Tigers once again ruled the TAPPS 6A landscape, piling up 152.5 team points — a commanding 45-point advantage over runner-up Bishop Lynch — to secure their 10th consecutive state championship.
On the boys’ side of TAPPS 6A, St. Thomas hoisted its third straight state banner by edging district rival Concordia Lutheran in a razor-thin finish. The two programs were separated by just a single point, with St. Thomas totaling 110 points to Concordia Lutheran’s 109.
Meanwhile, Fort Worth Christian took home the TAPPS 5A crown, beating out Midland Christian and Second Baptist for the distinction.
From record-setting individual efforts to teams reaffirming their authority, here’s a look back at the full scope of the TAPPS State Meet in May.
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Location: Panther Stadium (Midway ISD) — Hewitt, Texas
Dates: May 8–9, 2026
* = Marks a Record-Breaking Result
** = Denotes an athlete who stood apart in a loaded field

St. Agnes Academy capped off yet another dominant spring season with a TAPPS state title — remarkably, the program’s 10th consecutive championship.
Photo acquired via Instagram: @stagnesathletics
TEAM RESULTS
1st -- St. Agnes Academy Tigers // Total Score: 152.5 points
2nd -- Bishop Lynch Friars // 107.5 points
3rd -- Ursuline Academy Bears // 74 points
STANDOUT PERFORMANCES
Bishop Lynch Girls Relay Team -- 1st in 4x100m (47.90), 2nd in 4x200m (1:43.39)
TMI Episcopal Girls Relay Team -- 2nd in 4x100m (48.74), 2nd in 4X400m (3:51.97)*
St. Agnes Academy Girls Relay Team -- 1st in 4x200m (1:42.59), 1st in 4x400m (3:51.55)*, 3rd in 4x100m (49.40)
Liberty Christian Girls Relay Team -- 3rd in 4x200m (1:43.49)
Ursuline Academy Girls Relay Team -- 3rd in 4x400m (3:57.63)
**Chayse-Madison Haire, St. Dominic Savio -- 1st in 100m Dash (11.54)*, 1st in 200m Dash (24.27)*
Mimi Adenle, Prestonwood Christian Academy -- 1st in Long Jump (18-02.50), 2nd in 100m Dash (11.84)
Ra'Nyah Lockhart Sadler, Bishop Lynch -- 2nd in 200m Dash (24.48), 3rd in 100m Dash (12.04)
Mya Harris, St. Dominic Savio -- 1st in 400m Dash (55.05)*, 3rd in 200m Dash (24.54)
Jayla Flemons, TMI Episcopal -- 2nd in 400m Dash (56.54)
Daniela Shelfo, TMI Episcopal -- 3rd in 400m Dash (58.45), 3rd in 800m (2:13.50)*
Presley Andras, Ursuline Academy -- 1st in 800m (2:12.49)*
**Georgia Giesinger, Nolan Catholic -- 1st in 1600m (5:00.28), 1st in 3200m (10:49.48), 2nd in 800m (2:13.30)*
Sophie Da Silva, St. Agnes Academy -- 2nd in 1600m (5:07.70), 3rd in 3200m (11:19.11)
Abby Spiars, John Paul II -- 2nd in 3200m (11:09.53), 3rd in 1600m (5:12.15)
**Michaela Grimes, St. Agnes Academy -- 1st in 100m Hurdles (14.14)*, 2nd in 300m Hurdles (44.60)
Kaliya Jones, Antonian CP -- 2nd in 100m Hurdles (14.50)*, 3rd in Long Jump (17-01.25)
Kaitlyn Elackatt, St. Agnes Academy -- 3rd in 100m Hurdles (14.54), 3rd in 300m Hurdles (44.71)
Marit Beckman, Ursuline Academy -- 1st in 300m Hurdles (42.59)*
Maren Cantu, St. Dominic Savio -- 1st in High Jump (5-02)
Charli Koldyke, Bishop Lynch -- 2nd in High Jump (5-00)
Chloe Nellis, SA Incarnate Word -- 3rd in High Jump (5-00)
Kaidyn Holmes-Oliver, TMI Episcopal -- 2nd in Long Jump (18-01.25)
Alex Webber, St. Agnes Academy -- 1st in Triple Jump (37-00.25)
Lilly Nugent, Trinity Christian -- 2nd in Triple Jump (35-05)
Kyree Ike, Incarnate Word Academy (Houston) -- 3rd in Triple Jump (35-02)
Trinity Thurman, Bishop Lynch -- 1st in Pole Vault (10-06)
Olivia Perez, Antonian CP -- 2nd in Pole Vault (10-00)
Trinity Lamb, Concordia Lutheran -- T-3rd in Pole Vault (10-00)
Naomi Sabonghy, St. Agnes Academy -- T-3rd in Pole Vault (10-00)
Phoebe Kembi, St. John XXIII -- 1st in Discus (120-03)
Ava Bocock, Incarnate Word Academy (Houston) -- 2nd in Discus (116-02)
Kasi Ezike, St. Agnes Academy -- 1st in Shot Put (38-11.75), 3rd in Discus (115-05)
Kendall Messersmith, St. Agnes Academy -- 2nd in Shot Put (35-01)
Presley Tomatis, Bishop Lynch -- 3rd in Shot Put (33-05.75)

The St. Thomas Eagles secure their third consecutive state championship in the TAPPS 6A classification
Photo acquired via Instagram: @sthcatholic
TEAM RESULTS
1st -- St. Thomas Eagles // Total Score: 110 points
2nd -- Concordia Lutheran Crusaders // 109 points
3rd -- Liberty Christian Warriors // 92 points
STANDOUT PERFORMANCES
Concordia Lutheran Boys Relay Team -- 1st in 4x100m (41.51), 2nd in 4x200m (1:29.18)
Legacy Christian (Frisco) Boys Relay Team -- 2nd in 4x100m (42.76)
St. Thomas Boys Relay Team -- 2nd in 4x400m (3:23.50), 3rd in 4x100m (42.84)
Liberty Christian Boys Relay Team -- 1st in 4x200m (1:29.03)
St. Michael's Catholic Boys Relay Team -- 3rd in 4x200m (1:29.78)
Nolan Catholic Boys Relay Team -- 1st in 4x400m (3:21.04)
Antonian CP Boys Relay Team -- 3rd in 4x400m (3:24.92)
**Carson Clark, Concordia Lutheran -- 1st in 100m Dash (10.55)*, 1st in 200m Dash (21.70)*
Draylen Henry, The Village School -- 2nd in 100m Dash (10.90)
Luke Lineberger, Prestonwood Christian Academy -- 3rd in 100m Dash (10.98)
Cody Cutrer, Concordia Lutheran -- 2nd in 200m Dash (22.26)
Lamar McGill, St. Dominic Savio -- 3rd in 200m Dash (22.27)
**Lyrix Sallee, Nolan Catholic -- 1st in 400m Dash (48.43), 1st in 800m (1:55.84)
Braxton Ardoin, St. Pius X -- 2nd in 400m Dash (49.17)
Channing Shaeffer, Antonian CP -- 3rd in 400m Dash (49.81)
**John Jack Boland, Antonian CP -- 1st in 1600m (4:12.13)*, 1st in 3200m (9:00.23)*, 2nd in 800m (1:56.86)
Bryce Farrell, St. Thomas -- 3rd in 800m (1:58.40)
Wells Peterson, TMI Episcopal -- 2nd in 1600m (4:13.77)*, 2nd in 3200m (9:04.20)*
Isaac Knape, St. Thomas -- 3rd in 1600m (4:18.73), 3rd in 3200m (9:13.61)
**Jett Jackson, John Paul II -- 1st in 110m Hurdles (14.04), 1st in 300m Hurdles (37.27)*, 1st in Long Jump (21-06.75)
Avin Houston, Central Catholic -- 2nd in 110m Hurdles (15.00)
Colton Farrell, Concordia Lutheran -- 3rd in 110m Hurdles (15.16)
Logan Debose, St. Thomas -- 2nd in 300m Hurdles (37.52)*
Slade Paugh, Antonian CP -- 3rd in 300m Hurdles (39.61)
Finnegan Klein, St. Dominic Savio -- 1st in High Jump (6-06)
Malachi Mitchell, Liberty Christian -- 2nd in High Jump (6-04)
Sebastian Chapman, St. Thomas -- 3rd in High Jump (6-02)
Marcellus McGill, St. Dominic Savio -- 2nd in Long Jump (21-02.50)
Jacob Thompson, Liberty Christian -- 2nd in Triple Jump (43-07.75), 3rd in Long Jump (20-09.50)
Sean Smith II, Nolan Catholic -- 1st in Triple Jump (44-06)
Luke Langford, Liberty Christian -- 3rd in Triple Jump (42-01.50)
Ruben Abney, St. Thomas -- 1st in Pole Vault (14-00)
Owen Zsohar, Bishop Lynch -- 2nd in Pole Vault (13-06)
Quinn Klenke, St. Thomas -- 3rd in Pole Vault (13-00)
Wesley Timmons, Liberty Christian -- 1st in Discus (154-10)
Braden Alvarado, Concordia Lutheran -- 1st in Shot Put (56-05)*, 2nd in Discus (152-08)
Hayden Gill, Central Catholic -- 3rd in Discus (144-03)
Caleb Barnes, The Village School -- 2nd in Shot Put (48-02)
Mason Schopfer, Bishop Lynch -- 3rd in Shot Put (46-00)

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TEAM RESULTS
1st -- Fort Bend Christian Academy (FBCA) Eagles // Total Score: 84 points
2nd -- Grapevine Faith Christian Lions // 73 points
3rd -- Midland Christian Mustangs // 68 points
STANDOUT PERFORMANCES
Grapevine Faith Christian Girls Relay Team -- 1st in 4x100m (48.53)
Second Baptist Girls Relay Team -- 2nd in 4x100m (49.35), 3rd in 4x400m (4:06.98)
Midland Christian Girls Relay Team -- 3rd in 4x100m (49.40), 3rd in 4x200m (1:47.86)
**Fort Bend Christian Academy (FBCA) Girls Relay Team -- 1st in 4x200m (1:46.26), 2nd in 4x400m (4:05.23)
Cypress Christian Girls Relay Team -- 2nd in 4x200m (1:47.30)
Austin Regents Girls Relay Team -- 1st in 4x400m (4:03.95)
**Sienna Walter, Second Baptist -- 1st in 100m Dash (11.73), 1st in 200m Dash (24.36)
Ava Johnson, Brentwood Christian -- 2nd in 100m Dash (11.88), 2nd in 200m Dash (25.26)
Bree Born, Grapevine Faith -- 3rd in 100m Dash (12.13), 3rd in 200m Dash (25.45)
Brooke Perry, FBCA -- 1st in 400m Dash (57.34)
Carli Combe, Grapevine Faith -- 2nd in 400m Dash (58.47)
Addison Eli, Grace Community -- 3rd in 400m Dash (59.04)
Sophia Belcher, Grapevine Faith -- 1st in 800m (2:15.23)
D'Vani Hernandez, San Antonio Christian (SACS) -- 2nd in 800m (2:20.07)
Ellie Scott, St. Mary's Hall -- 2nd in 1600m (5:03.88)*, 3rd in 800m (2:22.21)
**Emma Goetz, Grace Community -- 1st in 1600m (5:00.92)*, 1st in 3200m (11:04.08)
Harper Counts, Brentwood Christian -- 2nd in 3200m (11:23.22), 3rd in 1600m (5:14.59)
Micah Monteleone, St. Mary's Hall -- 3rd in 3200m (11:38.28)
**Kate Powell, Austin Regents -- 1st in 100m Hurdles (15.33), 1st in 300m Hurdles (43.65)*
Madison Fietz, Midland Christian -- 2nd in 100m Hurdles (15.49)
Sarah Sheppard, Midland Christian -- 3rd in 100m Hurdles (16.04)
Anna Ginsbach, Midland Christian -- 2nd in 300m Hurdles (47.29)
Hallie Martin, Frassati Catholic -- 2nd in Long Jump (17-06), 3rd in 300m Hurdles (47.40)
Paige Gilmore, Grace Community -- 1st in High Jump (5-06)*
Vivienne Issa, Austin Regents -- 2nd in High Jump (5-04)
Eve Cavazos, St. Mary's Hall -- 3rd in High Jump (5-02)
Rachel Czagas, Cypress Christian -- 1st in Long Jump (17-06.75)
Jersey McCasland, Trinity Christian (Addison) -- 3rd in Long Jump (17-04.75)
Kristen Shell, FBCA -- 1st in Triple Jump (36-03.50)
Amelia Polak, Fort Worth Christian -- 2nd in Triple Jump (34-10)
Jordyn Buswell, Cypress Christian -- 3rd in Triple Jump (34-08.25)
Reed Benner, Lutheran South Academy -- 1st in Pole Vault (10-06)
Grace Cowen, St. Joseph (Brownsville) -- 2nd in Pole Vault (10-06)
Lanie Ward, Lutheran South Academy -- 3rd in Pole Vault (10-00)
Olivia Wood, St. Joseph (Brownsville) -- 1st in Discus (136-10)*
Lucy-Marie Ikechukwu, Frassati Catholic -- 2nd in Discus (116-00)
Kate Harlien, Trinity Christian (Lubbock) -- 3rd in Discus (112-05)
Kennesha Nabors, FBCA -- 1st in Shot Put (39-01.25)
Jerika Roberts, Kelly Catholic -- 2nd in Shot Put (38-00.50)
Kami Stares, Grapevine Faith -- 3rd in Shot Put (37-03.25)

TEAM RESULTS
1st -- Fort Worth Christian Cardinals // Team Score: 118 points
2nd -- Midland Christian Mustangs // 110 points
3rd -- Second Baptist School Eagles // 56 points
STANDOUT PERFORMANCES
**Midland Christian Boys Relay Team -- 1st in 4x100m (42.79), 1st in 4x400m (3:23.30)
Fort Worth Christian Boys Relay Team -- 2nd in 4x100m (42.92), 2nd in 4x200m (1:29.52)
Southwest Christian (Frisco) Boys Relay Team -- 3rd in 4x100m (43.11)
Cypress Christian Boys Relay Team -- 1st in 4x200m (1:29.29)
Lutheran South Academy Boys Relay Team -- 2nd in 4x400m (3:25.55), 3rd in 4x200m (1:31.63)
Second Baptist Boys Relay Team -- 3rd in 4x400m (3:28.36)
Baron Meacham, The Woodlands Christian Academy (TWCA) -- 1st in 100m Dash (10.78)
**Luke Stevens, Fort Worth Christian -- 1st in 200m Dash (21.75), 2nd in 100m Dash (10.97)
Caleb Combs, Coram Deo Academy (Flower Mound) - 3rd in 100m Dash (11.05)
Gus Christian, Austin Regents -- 2nd in 200m Dash (21.95)
Ryu Tomita, Cypress Christian -- 3rd in 200m Dash (22.10)
Maurian MiShaw, Fort Worth Christian -- 1st in 400m Dash (48.91), 2nd in Triple Jump (43-02.25)
**Braden Belew, Midland Christian -- 1st in 800m (1:55.45), 1st in 1600m (4:28.07), 2nd in 400m Dash (49.28)
Peyton Jones, Second Baptist -- 3rd in 400m Dash (49.45)
Adrian Rule, San Antonio Christian (SACS) -- 2nd in 800m (1:56.85)
Case Noack, Lutheran South Academy -- 3rd in 800m (1:57.26)
Liam Finley, All Saints Episcopal -- 2nd in 1600m (4:31.59)
Kollin Green, Fort Worth Christian -- 2nd in 3200m (9:51.37), 3rd in 1600m (4:32.63)
Elijah Savage, Fort Bend Christian Academy (FBCA) -- 1st in 3200m (9:42.15)
Augie Cummings, St. Mary's Hall -- 3rd in 3200m (9:52.62)
Bo Pearson, Fort Worth Christian -- 1st in 110m Hurdles (14.79)
Hagan Shahan, Southwest Christian (Fort Worth) -- 2nd in 110m Hurdles (15.28)
BJ Olusola, Grace Community -- 3rd in 110m Hurdles (15.32)
Sam Ifeanyi, Frassati Catholic -- 1st in 300m Hurdles (39.57)
Holt Brownlee, Midland Christian -- 2nd in 300m Hurdles (40.50)
Osler White, St. Mary's Hall -- 3rd in 300m Hurdles (40.63), 3rd in Long Jump (22-09.25)
Luc Normand, Second Baptist -- 1st in High Jump (6-04)
Sean Jimmy-Ducksworth, FBCA -- 2nd in High Jump (6-02)
Oliver Moake, SACS -- 3rd in High Jump (6-02)
Joshua Hoover, St. Mary's Hall -- 1st in Long Jump (23-00.25)
Tramon "T2" Williams Jr., FBCA -- 2nd in Long Jump (23-00.25)
Gray Koerner, Second Baptist -- 1st in Triple Jump (43-02.50)
Wyatt DeGeorge, The Woodlands Christian Academy -- 3rd in Triple Jump (42-02)
Hudson Sands, Trinity Christian (Lubbock) -- 1st in Pole Vault (14-00)
Joshua Gonzales, Brentwood Christian -- 2nd in Pole Vault (13-06)
Curry Elkins, St. Joseph (Victoria) -- 3rd in Pole Vault (13-06)
Reid Starkey, St. Joseph (Brownsville) -- 1st in Discus (155-05)
Christian Henry, Grace Community -- 2nd in Discus (153-11)
Isaiah Matthews, Midland Christian -- 2nd in Shot Put (56-00.50)*, 3rd in Discus (153-10)
Rowdy Pearce, Midland Christian -- 1st in Shot Put (58-02.50)*
Siaosi Patton, Second Baptist -- 3rd in Shot Put (48-00.75)
Last Wednesday, the St. John XXIII Lions softball team took on the Concordia Lutheran Crusaders in a tough district matchup!
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