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The FBCA Boys T&F program claims the TAPPS-5A State Championship
Photo by LJ Austin (Austin Photography) -- Provided by HC Deon Minor
FORT BEND CHRISTIAN ACADMEMY (TAPPS-5A)
The FBCA Girls T&F program finishes as the State Runner-Up in TAPPS-5A
Photo by LJ Austin (Austin Photography) -- Provided by HC Deon Minor
It came as no surprise that Fort Bend Christian Academy stood out once again in Waco, as both the boys’ and girls’ track & field teams continued their tradition of excellence under the leadership of Coach Deon Minor.
The girls’ squad narrowly missed claiming their fourth consecutive TAPPS-5A championship, finishing as state runner-up with 111 points—just nine behind Midland Christian.
Leading the charge was Texas-signee Bayleigh Minor, who turned in a dominant performance with five gold medals. With those victories, she brought her career total to 16 state titles, tying Taylor Nunez (Randolph HS) as the most decorated female athlete in Texas high school history.
Minor was joined by a deep roster of contributors, including Brooke Perry, Kennesha Nabors, Lilly Coppedge, Naomi Jones, Kristen Shell, and Tanner Tell, all of whom played key roles in the team’s strong finish.
On the boys’ side, FBCA earned a share of the TAPPS 5A state title, tying Midland Christian with 84 points apiece.
Blake Hamilton delivered a standout performance with three gold medals, helping to power the Eagles to the top.
He was backed by stellar efforts from Tucker Ashford, Colton Popovich, Elijah Savage, Charles Molloy, TJ Smith, Sean Jimmy-Ducksworth, and AJ Shell.
At Fort Bend Christian, the standard is the standard—and on Saturday, the Eagles once again rose to meet it.
FBCA's Bayleigh Minor claims 5 gold medals at the TAPPS State Meet
Photo by LJ Austin (Austin Photography) -- Provided by HC Deon Minor
ST. THOMAS HIGH SCHOOL (TAPPS-6A BOYS)
Under the direction of head coach Nathan Labus, the St. Thomas Eagles delivered a commanding performance at the TAPPS 6A State Meet in Waco, finishing with 165 points—an impressive 61-point margin over second-place Liberty Christian (Argyle).
The Eagles swept all relay events, setting the tone for what turned out to be a dominant day on the track.
Their team success was matched by standout individual performances from Edward Bocock, Logan Branting, David Carbajal, Damarcus Batiste, Derek Stevenson, Blake Coogan, Elijah Henry, Quinn Klenke, and Funbi Osunami.
As has become tradition, St. Thomas once again proved to be a force on the state stage. With a deep and well-coached roster, the Eagles reminded everyone that they are always in the championship conversation—and this year, they left no doubt.
ST. AGNES ACADEMY (TAPPS-6A GIRLS)
In the TAPPS 6A girls’ competition, there was simply no contest.
St. Agnes Academy dominated the field on Saturday, racking up an incredible 176 points—more than doubling the total of the second-place finisher—to secure a commanding state championship victory.
The Tigers were led by exemplary showings across the board, including first-place finishes in both the 4x100 and 4x400 relays. Their depth and versatility were on full display, as contributions came from nearly every corner of the roster.
Standout athletes included Kaitlyn Elackatt, Michaela Grimes, Kasi Ezike, Rebecca Jarosz, Anna Otero, Emma Kramer, Sophie Bellard, Madison Taylor, Alex Webber, Morgan Lanier, Isabelle Rohrig, Elyse Ridley, and Zara Chinwuba—each playing a vital role in the team’s championship push.
With head coach Chris Warren at the helm, St. Agnes left no doubt about who runs the 6A scene. With a title this dominant, the Tigers will have plenty to celebrate—and even more to build on in the seasons to come.
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Abbreviation Guide:
FBCA = Fort Bend Christian Academy (5A)
TWCA = The Woodlands Christian Academy (5A)
LSA = Lutheran South Academy (5A)
SBS = Second Baptist School (5A)
LPCA = Legacy Prep Christian Academy (5A)
IWA = Incarnate Word Academy-Houston (6A-Girls)
NOTABLE PERFORMANCES
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TAPPS-5A (BOYS)
**Blake Hamilton, FBCA -- 1st in 100m Dash (10.49 s), 1st in 200m Dash (20.91 s), 1st in Relays (4x100m)
FBCA Boys Relays -- 1st in 4x100m (42.14 s)
LSA Boys Relays -- 2nd in 4x100m (43.03 s)
Cypress Christian Boys Relays -- 2nd in 4x200m (1:30.15)
Caden Dixon, Frassati Catholic -- 2nd in 400m Dash (49.88 s)
Peyton Jones, SBS -- 3rd in 400m Dash (50.11 s)
Elijah Savage, FBCA -- 3rd in 3200m Finals (9:41.35)
Landon Ho, TWCA -- 2nd in 110m Hurdles (15.46 s)
Tucker Ashford, FBCA -- 2nd in Shot Put (52-05.75)
Michael Pratt, SBS -- 3rd in Shot Put (47-10.75)
William Cook, TWCA -- 2nd in Discus (162-00)
Sean Jimmy-Ducksworth, FBCA -- 3rd in High Jump (6-00.00)
Santiago Fernandez Villareal, TWCA -- 1st in Pole Vault (14-00.00)
Andrew Cockrill, TWCA -- 2nd in Pole Vault (13-06.00)
Charles Molloy FBCA -- 2nd in Long Jump (22-00.75)
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TAPPS-5A (GIRLS)
**Bayleigh Minor, FBCA -- 1st in 200m Dash (23.91 s), 1st in 400m Dash (54.73 s), 1st in Long Jump (18-10.50), 1st in Triple Jump (39-02.00), 1st in Relays (4x400m)
*Sienna Walter, SBS -- 2nd in 100m Dash (12.18 s), 2nd in 200m Dash (25.08 s)
**Charlotte Freeman, LPCA -- 1st in High Jump (5-02.00), 2nd in 400m Dash (59.61 s), 2nd in 800m (2:21.21)
Stormie Allen, LPCA -- 2nd in 100m Hurdles (16.53 s)
FBCA Girls Relays -- 1st in 4x400m (4:04.76), 2nd in 4x200m (1:47.83)
LPCA Girls Relays -- 2nd in 4x400m (4:10.17)
TWCA Girls Relays -- 3rd in 4x200m (1:49.22)
Kennesha Nabors, FBCA -- 1st in Shot Put (38-01.00)
Skylar Davis, Cypress Christian -- 2nd in Shot Put (37-08.00)
*Taylor Makiya, TWCA -- 2nd in Discus (124-04), 3rd in Shot Put (37-06.50)
Bridget Roth, SBS -- 2nd in Pole Vault (10-00.00)
Alma Martin, LSA -- 3rd in Pole Vault (10-00.00)
Naomi Jones, FBCA -- 3rd in Triple Jump (36-07.50)
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TAPPS-6A (BOYS)
*Carson Clark, Concordia Lutheran -- 1st in 100m Dash (10.64 s), 3rd in 200m Dash (21.76 s)
Derek Stevenson, St. Thomas -- 3rd in 100m Dash (10.70 s)
David Carbajal, St. Thomas -- 2nd in 800m (1:58.16)
Matthew Muraski, St. John XXIII -- 3rd in 800m (1:58.78)
Shaun Benesch, St. Thomas -- 3rd in 1600m (4:25.96)
Chris Pietrak, St. John XXIII -- 3rd in 3200m (9:36.23)
**Edward Bocock, St. Thomas -- 1st in Long Jump (22-03.50), 2nd in Triple Jump (45-07.50), 3rd in 110m Hurdles (14.77 s), 3rd in 300m Hurdles (38.89 s)
**St. Thomas Boys Relays -- 1st in 4x100m (41.35 s), 1st in 4x200m (1:27.06), 1st in 4x400m (3:21.66)
Concordia Lutheran Boys Relays -- 3rd in 4x100m (42.03 s)
St. Pius X Boys Relays -- 3rd in 4x200m (1:30.04)
*Zane Stephen, Concordia Lutheran -- 1st in Shot Put (51-09.75), 1st in Discus (164-11)
Caleb Barnes, The Village School -- 2nd in Shot Put (47-08.50)
Braxton Ardoin, St. Pius X -- 3rd in High Jump (6-02.00)
Quinn Klenke, St. Thomas -- 3rd in Pole Vault (12-00.00)
Funbi Osunami, St. Thomas -- 3rd in Long Jump (21-05.75)
Elijah Henry, St. Thomas -- 1st in Triple Jump (46-03.25)
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TAPPS-6A (GIRLS)
Michaela Grimes, St. Agnes -- 3rd in 100m Dash (12.48 s), 3rd in 400m Dash (1:00.18)
**Eden Fuller, IWA -- 1st in 100m Hurdles (14.60 s), 1st in 300m Hurdles (42.87 s)
Kaitlyn Elackatt, St. Agnes -- 2nd in 100m Hurdles (15.48 s), 2nd in 300m Hurdles (46.01 s)
Chloe Nellis, IWA -- 3rd in 300m Hurdles (47.26 s)
St. Agnes Academy Relays -- 1st in 4x100m (48.03 s), 1st in 4x400m (4:00.84)
Incarnate Word Academy Relays -- 3rd in 4x400m (4:06.33)
Kasi Ezike, St. Agnes -- 1st in Shot Put (41-07.00), 3rd in Discus (105-05)
Lauren Stein, Concordia Lutheran -- 1st in Discus (120-05)
Jasmine Timmons, St. Pius X -- 2nd in Discus (109-00)
Rebecca Jarosz, St. Agnes -- 2nd in Triple Jump (36-10.00), 3rd in High Jump (5-00.00)
Anna Otero, St. Agnes -- 1st in Pole Vault (10-06.00)
Emma Kramer, St. Agnes -- 2nd in Pole Vault (10-00.00)
Sophie Bellard, St. Agnes -- 3rd in Long Jump (16-04.00), 3rd in Triple Jump (35-08.75)
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The stars of 2024-25 Episcopal High School Softball
Bradley C. Collier (VYPE)
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EPISCOPAL HIGH SCHOOL
2024-25 Episcopal Baseball
Bradley C. Collier (VYPE)
When it comes to the Southwest Preparatory Conference, few schools match the consistency and excellence of Episcopal High School across multiple sports.
The Knights softball program, in particular, has set the standard—winning seven consecutive SPC titles (excluding the COVID year).
Under head coach Caitlyn Cain, Episcopal enters this postseason as the No. 1 seed with a 19-3 record. The team features a veteran core, including Gianna Lewis and Reagan Moriarty, along with standout sophomore Hayleigh Hubbard—all of whom earned All-SPC honors last season.
If things go to plan, the Knights will compete for their eighth straight title in the championship game this Saturday at 12:30 PM at St. John’s School.
On the baseball diamond, head coach Matt Fox has his team poised for a title run of their own.
After falling just short to St. John’s, 6-4, in last year’s SPC-4A final, Episcopal is hungry to reclaim the crown.
Despite battling injuries this spring, the Knights remain a contender. A win over St. Mark’s today could set up a highly anticipated semifinal rematch against SJS, pending their result against St. Stephen’s Episcopal.
The SPC championship game is scheduled for Saturday at 1:30 PM on Episcopal’s home field.
Episcopal’s Track & Field team, led by coach Isaiah Coleman, is also primed for a strong showing. After a competitive spring season, the Knights bring a deep and talented roster to the SPC Championships, which run Friday through Saturday at the Awty Sports Complex.
Athletes to watch include Emilia Sanchez, Nico Curtin, Cecilia Bass, Walker Vaden, Sophia Cormier, Jasmine Jones, Ryder Linebarger, Ashley Conoscenti, Marshal Garza, Isabella DeGrange, DeVonte Taylor, and Addison Cassens—all of whom are expected to make an impact across various events.
With championship ambitions across multiple programs, Episcopal once again proves why it’s one of the most respected athletic institutions in the SPC.
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2024-25 Episcopal Girls Track & Field
HOUSTON CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL
Some of the stars of 2024-25 Houston Christian Softball w/ Head Coach Kyle Pickett
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Houston Christian is once again well-represented in the Southwest Preparatory Conference Championships, with multiple teams poised to compete at a high level across softball, baseball, track & field, and tennis.
The Lady Mustangs softball program has put together another strong season, entering the SPC playoffs as the No. 5 seed with a 16-10 record. Led by head coach Kyle Pickett, the team is powered by a dynamic lineup that includes standout freshman Yazmine Johnson, along with key contributors MC Been, Quincy Zoretic, Maddie Pickett, Lily Herveat, Emmy Koehler, and pitcher Millie Metz.
They open their playoff campaign Friday morning at 10:00 AM against Greenhill at St. John’s School. A win would send them into a challenging second-round matchup later that day against the winner of the Episcopal-TBD contest.
On the baseball side, head coach Terry Pirtle has guided the Mustangs to a solid 16-12 mark heading into the postseason. Houston Christian faces Greenhill in Thursday’s opening round, with top players like Kaden Worley, Hudson Davenport, Thomas Frank, Kirby Orth, and Jeb Burkhart all expected to play key roles. A win would earn them a spot against No. 1 seed Kinkaid on Friday at 5:30 PM, hosted at Episcopal High School.
The Mustangs track & field team, under the leadership of coach CJay Brown, also carries high expectations into the SPC Championships. A well-rounded roster of top athletes—including Eloise du Vigneaud, Sam CdeBaca, McKayla Childs, Lea Garcia, Greg Guidry, Sophia Lusk, Alexander Bartholomew, Bekah Gerard, and Joel Ortiz—will look to make their presence known in a variety of events. The competition runs Friday and Saturday at Awty International School.
Rounding out the weekend, Houston Christian’s tennis program—coached by Di Akina—aims to leave its mark in the SPC Tournament, which culminates with the finals held at Rice University on Saturday.
With talent, preparation, and postseason experience across the board, Houston Christian continues to set a high standard among Houston-area private schools.
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Some of the stars of 2024-25 Houston Christian Baseball
THE KINKAID SCHOOL
Kinkaid's Jack Paris
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The Kinkaid School is primed to make a strong showing at the SPC Championships this weekend, with top-tier representation across all walks of spring competition.
On the diamond, the Falcons baseball program enters the postseason as the No. 1 seed with an impressive 25-8 record under head coach Steve Maas.
With a deep, balanced roster featuring Texas-signee Jack Paris, along with LJ Layhew (Rice), Marcus Harris (Texas Southern), Isaac Ly, Max Roeder, and Thomas Smith, Kinkaid has its sights set on reclaiming the SPC title for the first time since 2022.
They will face the winner of Houston Christian vs. Greenhill in Friday’s semifinal at 5:30 PM, with the championship game slated for Saturday—both hosted at Episcopal High School.
The softball program, coached by Haley Outon, is also poised for a competitive run, as they enter the brackets as the No. 3 seed with a 9-8-1 record and a promising young core.
Sophomores Lindley Bowman and Lauren Gibson—both 2024 All-SPC selections—are joined by junior Audrey Jones and a standout freshman class that includes Lucy Burke, Ramsey Landry, Sydney Reichman, and Lillian Slania.
The Falcons begin their title pursuit Friday at 12:30 PM against the winner of the St. John’s vs. Duchesne Academy game at St. John’s School, looking to unseat an Episcopal team that has dominated the championship for the past seven seasons.
On the track, Kinkaid will be a team to watch. The boys’ squad is led by coach John Beckwith, while the girls compete under Ken Conner.
Key athletes include Maddy Billipp, Ethan Williams, Caroline Raynes, Rob Satcher, Sydney Marshall, Darnell Joseph, Maya Bernal, William Donnelly, and Kamdyn Flora. Events begin Friday morning at the Awty Sports Complex and conclude Saturday afternoon.
Kinkaid Tennis also enters the weekend with high expectations.
Head coach Stacey Marshall leads a program that saw the girls claim last year’s SPC title and the boys reach the semifinals. Junior Jasmine Nguyen and senior Gabriel Xu headline the roster, as both teams aim for a spot in Saturday’s finals at Rice University, following Friday’s semifinals at St. John’s.
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Some of the stars of 2024-25 Kinkaid Softball
ST. JOHN'S SCHOOL
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St. John’s School heads into SPC Championship weekend with momentum across several sports, aiming to build on its strong tradition of excellence.
Beginning with the baseball portion of the weekend, the Mavericks look to defend their 2024 SPC-4A title. Under the leadership of head coach Clint Everts, St. John’s enters the postseason as the No. 2 seed, boasting a 10-11 overall record but an impressive 3-1 mark in district play.
Their opening-round matchup is set for Thursday night at 6:30 PM against St. Stephen’s Episcopal, hosted at The Kinkaid School. Should they advance, the championship game will be held Saturday at 1:30 PM at Episcopal High School.
The SJS softball team is also poised for a competitive run. After reaching the semifinals last year, the Mavericks are looking to go even further this season.
Head coach Isis Amao has guided her team to an 8-5-1 record, with key contributions from All-SPC honorees Avery Peakes and Ally Hong, along with standouts Yutia Li, Melanie Chen, Gabby Sherrill, and Sophie Phillpott.
Their playoff journey begins Thursday night at 6:30 PM against Duchesne Academy. A win would send them into a Friday showdown with Kinkaid at 12:30 PM, with the championship set for Saturday on their home field.
On the track, St. John’s brings a deep and talented squad to this year’s SPC Meet, held Friday and Saturday at the Awty Sports Complex. Head coach Richie Mercado will lead a balanced group, with standout athletes such as Taylor Synnott, Thea Popovic, Bianca Sieler, Valentina Doss, and Dylan Davis on the girls’ side, and Andrew Wasserman, Marshall Dunahoe, Jay Woodhouse, Akash McCracken, Maxwell Martin, and Tony Thomas leading the boys.
In tennis, both the boys’ and girls’ teams are well-positioned for success.
The boys, coached by Sam Chambers, enter as the tournament’s No. 1 seed, while the girls, under coach Zeze De Moura, are seeded second. Both squads will aim to reach the finals at Rice University and challenge perennial contenders St. Stephen’s and Kinkaid, respectively.
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