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
The featured standouts of the 2026-27 Fort Bend Christian Academy volleyball team.
Bass inherited a skilled roster accustomed to change, making stability and trust immediate priorities upon her arrival. Drawing on her experience at Faith West Academy and Catalyst Volleyball, she sought to establish a player-led culture grounded in shared purpose.
FBCA Head Coach Danielle "Dana" BassPhoto by Doug Brown (VYPE)
“It was maybe a little intimidating, but also very exciting,” Bass said. “Nothing had really been steady for these girls, but we started to mesh pretty early. I think they connected with the passion my assistant coach and I brought. Since then, we’ve been very like-minded — one team, with one goal, for His glory.”
The transition wasn't without its challenges, but Bass wasted little time testing her squad's resolve, scheduling an August matchup with defending TAPPS 5A champion All Saints' Episcopal.
FBCA prevailed 3-1, marking an early breakthrough in the team's collective buy-in.
That confidence has since translated into a 19-9 record and a trip to the TAPPS 5A State Tournament, secured by last Friday's 3-0 Regional Final sweep of Legacy Prep Christian Academy.
Photo by Doug Brown (VYPE)
The Lady Eagles are no strangers to the state's biggest stage, having reached the Final Four every year since capturing their lone championship in 2021, apart from last season.
Their latest ascent has been fueled by a dynamic collection of playmakers.
Senior outside hitter Tanner Tell, an Arkansas-Pine Bluff commit and first-team all-state selection last fall, has recorded 311 kills this season, recently surpassing 1,000 for her career. Fellow six-rotation standout Madison Jinks, a San José State commit, leads the offense with 375 kills.
Senior middle Gabi James commands the net with a team-high 70 blocks and nearly 150 kills, while freshman setter Lucy Kaisharis has exceeded expectations with 307 assists and 40 aces. Junior defensive specialist Addi Crist and senior opposite Peyton Ford have also embraced pivotal roles in the backcourt and front row, respectively.
Tanner Tell (Sr. OH)
Photo by Doug Brown (VYPE)
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Still, unfinished business awaits.
FBCA faces district rival Cypress Christian in Friday’s State Semifinal at 1:00 PM at Robinson High School, seeking redemption after the Warriors eliminated the Lady Eagles in last year’s Regional Round and claimed both meetings during 2026 district play.
“I wouldn't say there's a chip on our shoulder,” Bass said. “It's more excitement than anything, having the chance to play excellent volleyball and come out on top. Cypress is a very good team that makes very few errors, and most of our sets have been decided by two or three points. We just haven't been able to finish, which comes down to controlling the controllables.”
Beyond the pursuit of another championship, Bass has emphasized a mindset that transcends the scoreboard.
“Our underlying theme throughout the playoffs has been joy,” she said. “With 17 players, there have been plenty of ups and downs, including moments when they've questioned their own confidence. So, it's been about helping them rediscover the joy that drew them to this game in the first place.”
Drawing inspiration from Jeremiah 29:11, Bass believes those challenges have served a greater purpose.
“We've all had our struggles, but those experiences have helped everything come together the way it has,” she said. “We're prepared for such a time as this, and we're not done. I can tell you that much.”
The road back to the TAPPS 5A throne has been anything but straightforward. But for a team that has endured so much change, the Lady Eagles' renewed sense of purpose could make the destination all the more meaningful.
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