VARSITY VOLLEYBALL Dragons Are Silver Bracket Champs
10/8 vs. Houston Christian • 3-0 W
10/9-10 at Houston Open Tournament, Houston Skyline Volleyball
• Silver Bracket Champions•
Dragons finished 4-2 overall, with three wins on the final day.
vs. Frassati: 2-0 W
vs. Concordia 2-1 L
vs. St. Agnes 2-0 L
vs. Faith West Academy 2-0 W
vs. St. John XXIII 2-0 W
vs. Fort Bend Christian 2-0 W
Next up for Dragon Volleyball:
Oct. 13 vs. Duchesne, 6 p.m.
Oct.15 vs. St. John's, 5:30 p.m.
VARSITY FOOTBALL Dragons Are 2-0 For Season
10/2 at Houston Christian • 16-3 W
Coach Erik DeHaven: The John Cooper School went to 2-0 Friday night defeating Houston Christian 16-3. Jake Peterson carried the load rushing for 221 yards and two touchdowns, averaging over 10 yards a carry. The windy conditions kept the game mainly on the ground and Peterson was up for the task, repeatedly getting the needed yardage to move the chains for the Dragons; on a crucial 4th and 9, Peterson asked "if you want it, I got it", and that's exactly what he did. For the second game in a row the Dragon defense bent without breaking, forcing two fumbles and one interception limiting the Mustang offense to just 72 total yards on the night. ll, racking up 13 tackles, 10 solo, one sack and three tackles for loss. The Dragons match up with the Lions of St. John XXIII next week.
Offensive Stats:
279 Rushing yards
54 passing yards
Total 333 Yards Offense
Defensive Stats:
(-6) Yards rushing
78 Passing yards
Total 76 Yards Offense
Players of the Game:
Team MVP: Jack Peterson • 221 Rushing Yards / 2 TD / 10 yard avg per carry / 13 total tackles, 10 solo, 2 pass break ups, 3 tackles for a loss, 1 Sack.
Off MVP: Jax Sisson • Highest Graded Offensive Lineman with 3 pancake blocks
Def MVP: Will Corson • 2 Sacks – 4.5 Tackles – 1 Forced Fumble
Special Teams MVP: Will Young • (30 yard filed goal) 2 touch backs on kickoff – 100% PAT
Scout Team: Hayden Hammit • Tremendous effort all week.
Next up for Dragon Football:
Oct. 9 at Saint John XXIII, 7 p.m.
VARSITY CROSS COUNTRY Tough Results on a Tough Course – Coach Dohner
10/10 at The 40th Maverick Ramble at Spring Creek Park
Coach George Dohner: Tough results on a tough course
Boys 4th • Girls 2nd
The Cooper Cross Country teams ran at the St Johns 40th Maverick Ramble this weekend at Spring Creek Park.
The Tomball course took its toll on the Cooper boys as two of the top runners did not finish due to minor injuries on the course. This allowed the rest of the team to step up. Senior Zac Winton did just that, knocking another seven seconds off his personal best (17:12) to lead the Cooper team to a 4th place finish. Junior Drew Wilkerson also ran a personal best (17:46) and finished 11th. Nathan Seamans and Grey Mendenhall ran well finishing 15th and 16th. Kase Melodick finished out the team scoring in 18th.
"While we felt bad for Will and Vishnu having to drop out of the race, we are extremely proud of the rest of the boys for stepping up. Four of the five set personal bests on a pretty tough course!" said Coach George Dohner.
Team Finish – 4th place
Zac Winton – 6th (17:12)
Drew Wilkerson – 11th (17:46)
Nathan Seamans – 15th (18:09)
Grey Mendenhall – 16th (18:12)
Kase Melodick – 18th (18:19)
The Cooper girls also ran well without senior leader Katie Drake who did not compete this weekend. Cooper only finished 15 points behind the team champions St Johns. Sophomore Megan Day ran a season best 20:59 to take 3rd place in a tough field of runners. Freshman Ava Perugini, in only her second 5k race, knocked nearly a minute off of her personal best to finish in 9th place with at 21:45. She was followed by Rebecca Melin in 10th place, Amber Navarra in 12th, and Chloe Smith and Abby Mendenhall in 15th and 16th.
"We proved today that we have a little depth on our team are happy with the results," said Dohner.
Team Finish: 2nd place
Megan Day – 3rd (20:59)
Ava Perugini – 9th (21:45)
Rebecca Melin – 10th (21:59)
Amber Navarra – 12th (22:00)
Chloe Smith – 15th (22:29)
Next up for Dragon Cross Country:
Oct. 24 at Creekside West Nature Trail Tri-Meet
LSA Baseball claims the TAPPS-D2 State Championship, with an 11-0 win against Grapevine Faith
Central Catholic buttons up second-straight TAPPS Title with close win over Prestonwood
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Central Catholic back on top—and staying there.
With a 2-0 shutout win over Prestonwood Christian on Tuesday at Clay Gould Ballpark in Arlington, the Buttons secured their second consecutive TAPPS-Division I State Championship, capping off another dominant season under head coach Matt Flores.
Finishing the year with a 29-9-2 record, the Buttons combined disciplined pitching, sharp defense, and timely hitting to complete their title defense.
Tuesday’s championship performance was highlighted by standout sophomore Landon Holloway, who earned TAPPS Division I State MVP honors for his efforts on the mound and at first base.
Holloway wasn’t alone in carrying the team to back-to-back titles.
Veterans like Jake Hernandez, Jason Herrera, Matt McClenan, JD Amescua, Jacob Schwope, Garrett Ticer, Brandon Hall, and Rick Ramirez all played pivotal roles throughout the season, helping to create one of the most balanced and cohesive rosters in Texas private school baseball.
Coach Flores praised the team’s focus and consistency across a long and challenging schedule—one that ultimately saw the Buttons peak at just the right time.
From the dugout to the diamond, Central Catholic’s blend of leadership, depth, and determination once again proved too much for the competition.
With a strong core returning, the Buttons appear poised to continue their reign, but for now, the celebration is well earned. The championship trophy is staying in San Antonio.
Lutheran South dominates Grapevine Faith to secure the D2 Championship
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Lutheran South Academy entered the TAPPS Division II playoffs as the No. 1-ranked team in Texas—and left no doubt why.
Guided by head coach Aaron Schneider, the Pioneers steamrolled through the postseason, recording shutout victories in every playoff game en route to the state championship.
Their dominance culminated in an emphatic 11-0 win over Grapevine Faith in the title game, held earlier this week, securing their place at the top of Texas private school baseball.
LSA’s postseason run included lopsided shutouts against St. Joseph (16-0), Kelly Catholic (10-0), and Second Baptist (6-0), showcasing a combination of pitching depth, offensive firepower, and defensive sharpness rarely seen at any level.
The championship game’s hero was senior pitcher Grant Burns, a Wharton County JC-commit, who threw a complete-game shutout with nine strikeouts against Grapevine Faith. His performance earned him TAPPS Division II State MVP honors and sealed a postseason stretch in which he—and the entire LSA pitching staff—did not allow a single run.
Burns wasn’t alone in carrying the Pioneers to glory.
Key contributions came from a deep and talented roster that included LSU-commit Omar Serna, Texas-bound Marcus Cantu, as well as All-Tournament honorees Brody Smith (St. Thomas), Victor Coronado (Texas State), and Wyatt Powell.
Finishing the season with an outstanding 33-3-1 record, Lutheran South Academy didn’t just win the state title—they dominated every step of the way.
With a championship trophy back in Houston and a legacy firmly cemented, the Pioneers proved they weren’t just the best team in TAPPS—they were the best team in Texas.
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