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Hype Queens: Cheer Team Building In Numbers; School Spirit

Joshua Koch
Oct 15, 2021

THE HEARTBEAT OF A SCHOOL IS ITS SPIRIT, RIGHT?

Well at Frassati Catholic, Misty Twellman is the Queen of Hype.

"When parents are looking for a school for their children, of course they are looking for academics and getting their kids into college," Twellman said. "But when kids look back on their high school years, they remember the fun. What the school needed was spirit."

The Falcons' cheer coach has been the architect of the Falcon vibe through her previous experience and dedication to the school. Not to mention her energy.

"I wanted a Catholic environment for my own kids," she said. "When we toured here, I remember one student ambassador who impressed our family so much. It wasn't about the gym or the science building, it's about the kids. That's what sells Frassati – the students."


  


Little did she know that the Falcons needed a cheer coach as the launch of varsity football was just around the corner.

"It was just a coincidence that they needed a cheer coach and I've had a lot of experience doing just that," she said.

She began to build her program, which started off with a bang.

"We had over 20 students come out for our first-ever team," she said. "It's a commitment because we are the only sport that is year-round, so it's a great way to get involved. It starts with cheer camp in the summer, then we cheer in the fall for volleyball and football and for soccer and basketball in the winter. "We train every week at Woodlands Elite to learn stunting and dancing. But, really, it's all about the pep rallies."

The on-campus pep rallies are themed and take months of planning.

"The kids love the pep rallies," she said. "For them, it's all about the details. It really gets the rest of the student body involved."

The team also introduced a new element to the spirit squad – Felix the Falcon – the school's brand-new mascot, who was hatched in 2020-21.

Working together all year really bonds her team, Twellman said as she also tries to sprinkle in life lessons.

"They learn what it means to care about each other and to be true friends…a family," she said. "The seniors this year will be my original class of girls. It's going to be emotional when they graduate because of the bonds we've made."

During the summer cheer camp, Avery Kemp, Denise Simon and Abby Tucker earned All-American honors, which earned them an invite to cheer in London.

"It's been a great experience for me," Tucker said. "You truly get to lead the student body and show off you school spirit. You learn so many lessons in cheer that you can apply to your everyday life.

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THE WRAP: 2025 TAPPS State Baseball Tournament Results; LSA, Central Catholic clinch championships

Matthew Ogle
16 May, 2025

LSA Baseball claims the TAPPS-D2 State Championship, with an 11-0 win against Grapevine Faith

Bradley C. Collier (VYPE)

After a decisive week of championship action, these are the programs that etched their names into TAPPS history.

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THE WRAP: 2025 TAPPS State Softball Tournament Results; Hyde Park, John Paul II secure titles

Matthew Ogle
15 May, 2025

The Hyde Park Softball program wins its first-ever TAPPS State Championship with 11-10 win over St. Joseph

Photo acquired via Instagram (@hydepark_athletics)

After a week that opened with plenty of intrigue, here are the top headlines from the TAPPS State Softball Championships in Arlington.

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HIGHLIGHTS: Concordia Lutheran vs St. Pius X Playoff Baseball Game

VYPE
08 May, 2025

Yesterday the Concordia Lutheran Baseball team had tough playoff game against St. Pius X on the diamond!

Check out the highlights from the game below!

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COMMITTED: 2026 Katy Jordan Three-Star ATH Tanner West Commits To Kansas State

PROVED IT: Kingwood captures program's inaugural title, defeating Forney in the 6A-D2 State Final

PROVED IT: Kingwood captures program's inaugural title, defeating Forney in the 6A-D2 State Final

EARNED, NOT GIVEN: Lake Creek SB takes home the 5A-D2 State Title, marking their 3rd in 4 years

EARNED, NOT GIVEN: Lake Creek SB takes home the 5A-D2 State Title, marking their 3rd in 4 years

VYPE AWARDS: Public & Private School Boys and Girls Tennis by Houston Methodist Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

VYPE AWARDS: Public & Private School Boys and Girls Tennis by Houston Methodist Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

VYPE SETX Can't Miss Kid -  Samantha Landry, Barbers Hill Softball

VYPE SETX Can't Miss Kid -  Samantha Landry, Barbers Hill Softball

GAMES

VYPE Live Lineup - Saturday 5/31/25

VYPE Live Lineup - Saturday 5/31/25

Men: AFHC Royals vs. AC Houston Sur

7PM | NFHS - 5A D2 BB State Semifinal G1 & G2: Liberty Hill vs. Kingwood Park

7PM | NFHS - 5A D2 BB State Semifinal G1 & G2: Liberty Hill vs. Kingwood Park

4:30PM & 7:30PM | NFHS - 2A D2 BB State Semifinal G1 & G2: Stamford vs. Collinsville

4:30PM & 7:30PM | NFHS - 2A D2 BB State Semifinal G1 & G2: Stamford vs. Collinsville

VYPE Live Lineup - Friday 5/30/25

VYPE Live Lineup - Friday 5/30/25

VYPE Live Lineup - Thursday 5/29/25

VYPE Live Lineup - Thursday 5/29/25

1PM | NFHS - 6A D2 BB State Semifinal G3: Dripping Springs vs. Kingwood

1PM | NFHS - 6A D2 BB State Semifinal G3: Dripping Springs vs. Kingwood

VYPE Live Lineup - Wednesday 5/28/25

VYPE Live Lineup - Wednesday 5/28/25

3PM | NFHS - 3A D2 BB State Semifinal G3: Thrall vs. Orange Grove

3PM | NFHS - 3A D2 BB State Semifinal G3: Thrall vs. Orange Grove

Women: AFHC Royals vs. Athenians SC

Women: AFHC Royals vs. Athenians SC

VYPE Live Lineup - Saturday 5/24/25

VYPE Live Lineup - Saturday 5/24/25

Men: AFHC Royals vs. Houston FC

Men: AFHC Royals vs. Houston FC

KNIGHT MOVES: Regents School of Austin Football plans for 2026 coaching change

KNIGHT MOVES: Regents School of Austin Football plans for 2026 coaching change

VYPE Live Lineup - Friday 5/23/25

VYPE Live Lineup - Friday 5/23/25

7PM | NFHS - 6A D2 Baseball Reg. IV Final G3 (if nec.): Buda Johnson vs. Lake Travis

7PM | NFHS - 6A D2 Baseball Reg. IV Final G3 (if nec.): Buda Johnson vs. Lake Travis

VYPE Live Lineup - Thursday 5/22/25

VYPE Live Lineup - Thursday 5/22/25

7PM | NFHS - 3A D2 Baseball Region III Final G2: Thrall vs. Anderson-Shiro

7PM | NFHS - 3A D2 Baseball Region III Final G2: Thrall vs. Anderson-Shiro

1PM | NFHS - 5A D2 Baseball Region IV Final G2: Liberty Hill vs. Boerne Champion

1PM | NFHS - 5A D2 Baseball Region IV Final G2: Liberty Hill vs. Boerne Champion

6PM | NFHS - 2A D2 Softball State Semifinal G1: Malakoff Cross Roads vs. Shiner

6PM | NFHS - 2A D2 Softball State Semifinal G1: Malakoff Cross Roads vs. Shiner

11AM | NFHS - 3A D2 Softball State Semifinal G2: Lexington vs. Jourdanton

11AM | NFHS - 3A D2 Softball State Semifinal G2: Lexington vs. Jourdanton

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