History was made this past weekend as several programs delivered standout performances at the SPC Championship Track Meet. But when the dust settled, one team emerged as the undeniable best of the best.
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EPISCOPAL KNIGHTS (SPC-4A BOYS & GIRLS CHAMPIONS)
Bradley C. Collier (VYPE)
2024-25 Episcopal Girls Track & Field
Episcopal High’s track and field program turned in a commanding performance at the SPC Championships this past weekend, held at the Awty Sports Complex in Houston. Both the boys’ and girls’ teams showcased their dominance, securing team titles in emphatic fashion.
Led by Head Coach Isaiah Coleman, the Episcopal boys’ team claimed their third straight SPC title with a final score of 193.5—more than 50 points ahead of runner-up Kinkaid. The girls’ team was just as impressive, capturing their second consecutive championship with a staggering 226.5 points, outpacing St. John’s by over 80 points.
Among the standout performances, DeVonte “DJ” Taylor II delivered one of the most remarkable individual showings of the meet, striking gold in five individual events: the 100m Dash, 110m Hurdles, 300m Hurdles, Long Jump, and Triple Jump. He also contributed to Episcopal’s victory in the 4x100m Relay.
On the girls’ side, Mary Taylor led the charge with gold medal finishes in the 100m Hurdles, Long Jump, and Triple Jump. She also earned silver in the 300m Hurdles and bronze in the High Jump, highlighting her versatility and consistency.
Additional contributions came from a deep roster of talented athletes including Tennessee Galbreth, Travis Johnson II, Ryder Linebarger, Josh Johnson, and Rodney Thomas II for the boys, and Sophia Cormier, Ariana White, Meg Billipp, Georgia Bass, Kamille Bishop, Ryan Fox, and Emilia Sanchez for the girls.
With such a dominant showing, Episcopal has once again solidified its reputation as a powerhouse in SPC track and field.
Bradley C. Collier (VYPE)
Episcopal's DeVonte "DJ" Taylor II
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Bradley C. Collier (VYPE)
Episcopal's Mary Taylor
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FORT WORTH COUNTRY DAY (SPC-3A BOYS CHAMPIONS)
Fort Worth Country Day’s boys track & field team etched their names into school history this past weekend by capturing their first-ever SPC championship title.
Under the leadership of Head Coach Jared Connaughton, the Falcons delivered a performance defined by depth, determination, and teamwork at the SPC Championships held at the Awty Sports Complex in Houston.
FWCD finished with a commanding score of 178 points—20 clear of runner-up John Cooper—securing a long-awaited championship for the program.
Central to the Falcons’ success was their outstanding relay unit, which showcased both speed and consistency across multiple events.
Contributors including Canaan Factor, Diego Hatcher, Jordan Jones, Owen Bloemendal, Cal Neubauer, William Runyon, Dario Rosas, Chuy Orozco, and Ty Williams played critical roles in amassing key points through the relays.
Individually, Owen Bloemendal led the charge with a gold medal in the 200m Dash, a silver in the 100m Dash, and a bronze in the Long Jump—demonstrating impressive range and poise across sprint and field events.
Additional key performances came from Diego Hatcher, Cal Neubauer, Nate Blan, Kai Chancellor, and Jackson Bloemendal, whose contributions helped round out a deep and balanced roster.
With this milestone victory, the Falcons not only raised the bar for the program’s future but also signaled their arrival as a new force in SPC track and field.
AWTY INTERNATIONAL RAMS (SPC-3A GIRLS CHAMPIONS)
The Awty International School girls’ track & field team delivered a landmark performance this past weekend, capturing their first-ever SPC Championship—and doing so in commanding fashion on their home track.
Led by Head Coach Ryan Harlan, the Rams dominated the competition, finishing with a team total of 182 points, more than 40 points ahead of second-place Fort Worth Country Day.
From start to finish, the Awty girls showcased exceptional depth and determination. Leading the charge was Liesl Sercu, who turned in a standout performance by claiming gold in both the 400m Dash and High Jump, and adding a silver medal in the 200m Dash.
The success extended to the relay events, where the Rams’ 4x400m team—featuring Sercu, Kari Sparrock, Alexandria Johnson, Indigo Mouton, Aanya Gautam, and Abby Roux—earned the top podium spot. That same core group also secured a bronze medal in the 4x800m relay, adding valuable points to the team’s historic total.
Contributions poured in across the board, with key performances from Romy Bignon, Elle Williams, Leila Sholokhova, Amelia Williams, and Austin Lloyd, helping to solidify Awty’s championship run.
In a season already filled with strong performances, this dominant showing marks a defining moment for the Rams’ program—and sets a high standard for the future.
Abbreviation Guide:
FWCD = Fort Worth Country Day School
ESD = The Episcopal School of Dallas
Awty = Awty International School
SAE = St. Andrew's Episcopal School
NOTABLE PERFORMANCES
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SPC-3A (BOYS)
*Eli Grzelewski, John Cooper -- 1st in 100m Dash (10.62 s), 2nd in 200m Dash (22.11 s)
*Owen Bloemendal, FWCD -- 1st in 200m Dash (22.11 s), 2nd in 100m Dash (10.75 s), 3rd in Long Jump (21-11.50)
Diego Hatcher, FWCD -- 3rd in 100m Dash (10.81 s)
*Ben Ngishu, Trinity Valley -- 1st in Triple Jump (45-05.75), 3rd in 200m Dash (22.28 s)
***Edgar Thielens, Awty -- 1st in 400m Dash (48.42 s), 1st in 800m (1:56.16 s), 1st in 1600m (4:33.07)
Eric Sipko, John Cooper -- 2nd in 400m Dash (49. 33 s), 2nd in Triple Jump (44-08.75)
Aedan Lanigan, John Cooper -- 3rd in 400m Dash (50. 12 s), 3rd in 800m (1:59.20)
Reed Robinson, SAE -- 2nd in 800m (1:57.23)
Jacob Bailey, John Cooper -- 2nd in 1600m (4:34.24)
*Luke Dial, SAE -- 1st in 3200m (9:45.39), 3rd in 1600m (4:35.35)
Felipe Beltran, Awty -- 2nd in 3200m (9:54.63)
Walter Day, John Cooper -- 3rd in 3200m (9:54.69)
**Patrick Sporl, Cistercian Prep -- 1st in 110m Hurdles (15.05 s), 1st in 300m Hurdles (40.07 s)
Jaxon James, Oakridge -- 2nd in 110m Hurdles (15.71 s)
Paul Ellison, Cistercian Prep -- 3rd in 110m Hurdles (15.89 s)
Cal Neubauer, FWCD -- 2nd in 300m Hurdles (41.05 s), 3rd in Triple Jump (44-03.75)
Fernando Pena, Cistercian Prep -- 3rd in 300m Hurdles (41.15 s)
*FWCD Boys Relay Team -- 1st in 4x100m (42.31 s), 2nd in 4x400m (3:26.34), 3rd in 4x800m (8:14.84)
**John Cooper Boys Relay Team -- 1st in 4x400m (3:26.26), 1st in 4x800m (8:01.74), 2nd in 4x100m (42.56 s)
Cistercian Prep Boys Relay Team -- 3rd in 4x100m (43.08 s)
SAE Boys Relay Team -- 3rd in 4x400m (3:27.59)
Awty International Boys Relay Team -- 2nd in 4x800m (8:04.57)
**Wyatt Gray, Oakridge -- 1st in Shot Put (52-10.00), 1st in Discus (148-06.00)
Zachary Fernandes, Cistercian Prep -- 2nd in Shot Put (46-03.50)
Will Meek, John Cooper -- 3rd in Shot Put (44-06.25)
Arthur Moran, Cistercian Prep --2nd in Discus (121-10.00)
*Nate Blan, FWCD -- 1st in Pole Vault (13-00.00), 3rd in Discus (118-10.00)
*Kai Chancellor, FWCD -- 1st in High Jump (6-04.00)
Boston Clark, Trinity Valley -- 2nd in High Jump (6-00.00)
Aydan Key, SAE -- 3rd in High Jump (5-08.00)
Drake Geiger, John Cooper -- 2nd in Pole Vault (11-06.00)
Andre Danieau, Oakridge -- 3rd in Pole Vault (11-00.00)
*Jackson Bloemendal, FWCD -- 1st in Long Jump (22-10.50)
Matthew Brown, Cistercian Prep -- 2nd in Long Jump (22-03.50)
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SPC-3A (GIRLS)
**Brooklyn Singer, ESD -- 1st in 100m Dash (12.29 s), 1st in 200m Dash (25.90 s)
Nahla Whittier, ESD -- 2nd in 100m Dash (12.64 s)
Blake Buljan, Oakridge -- 3rd in 100m Dash (12.71 s)
**Liesl Sercu, Awty -- 1st in 400m Dash (59.17 s), 1st in High Jump (5-04.00), 2nd in 200m Dash (26.08 s)
Sonia Singh, SAE -- 3rd in 200m Dash (26.26 s)
Kareena Gill, John Cooper -- 2nd in 400m Dash (59.43 s)
Sophia Kleberg, SAE -- 3rd in 400m Dash (59.93 s)
***Courtney McCracken, Trinity Valley -- 1st in 800m (2:19.23), 1st in 1600m (5:20.77), 1st in 3200m (11:58.12)
Alexandria Johnson, Awty -- 2nd in 800m (2:22.47), 2nd in 1600m (5:26.32)
Kari Sparrock, Awty -- 3rd in 800m (2:24.09)
Katherine Preheim, SAE -- 3rd in 1600m (5:30.83)
Marina Obregon De La Mora, SAE -- 2nd in 3200m (12:02.00)
Raya Al Aghbar, John Cooper -- 3rd in 3200m (12:17.06)
**Finleigh Ashburn, FWCD -- 1st in 100m Hurdles (16.53 s), 1st in 300m Hurdles (49.45 s), 3rd in High Jump (4-10.00)
Claire Moore, Trinity Valley -- 2nd in 100m Hurdles (16.74 s)
Britt Williams-Bunts, John Cooper -- 3rd in 100m Hurdles (17.20 s)
Holly Hornaday, SAE -- 2nd in 300m Hurdles (49.61 s)
Lainey Shackelford, FWCD -- 3rd in 300m Hurdles (50.11 s), 3rd in Triple Jump (34-00.25)
*ESD Girls Relay Team -- 1st in 4x100m (49.87 s), 2nd in 4x400m (4:06.33)
John Cooper Girls Relay Team -- 2nd in 4x100m (49.92 s), 2nd in 4x800m (10.03.52)
Trinity Valley Girls Relay Team -- 3rd in 4x100m (50.53 s)
*Awty International Girls Relay Team -- 1st in 4x400m (4:05.95), 3rd in 4x800m (10:04.57)
*SAE Girls Relay Team -- 1st in 4x800m (9:55.97), 3rd in 4x400m (4:09.25)
*Kavita Garraway, FWCD -- 1st in Shot Put (37-09.25)
Meghan Clark, Trinity Valley -- 2nd in Shot Put (32-08.50), 3rd in Discus (83-03.00)
*Francesca Ratino, FWCD -- 1st in Discus (99-09.00), 3rd in Shot Put (31-07.50)
Elle Williams, Awty -- 2nd in Discus (94-02.00)
Leila Sholokhova, Awty -- 2nd in High Jump (4-10.00)
*Milla Signorelli, John Cooper -- 1st in Pole Vault (12-07.00)
Amelia Williams, Awty -- 2nd in Pole Vault (11-00.00)
Genevieve Rudner, FWCD -- 3rd in Pole Vault (9-00.00)
**Romy Bignon, Awty -- 1st in Long Jump (17-10.00), 1st in Triple Jump (34-08.75)
Indigo Mouton, Awty -- 2nd in Long Jump (17-03.00)
Eva Blanchard, John Cooper -- 3rd in Long Jump (17-00.75)
Austin Lloyd, Awty -- 2nd in Triple Jump (34-06.75)
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SPC-4A (BOYS)
*****DeVonte "DJ" Taylor II, Episcopal -- 1st in 100m Dash (10.48 s), 1st in 110m Hurdles (13.75 s), 1st in 300m Hurdles (37.09 s), 1st in Long Jump (23-04.25), 1st in Triple Jump (46-09.75)
**Sam CdeBaca, Houston Christian -- 1st in 200m Dash (21.65 s), 2nd in 100m Dash (10.74 s), 2nd in 400m Dash (49.09 s), 2nd in Long Jump (22-07.50)
Laird Burke, Greenhill -- 3rd in 100m Dash (10.77 s)
Gregory Guidry, Houston Christian -- 2nd in 200m Dash (21.66 s), 3rd in 400m Dash (49.93 s), 3rd in High Jump (6-00.00)
*Darnell Joseph, Kinkaid -- 1st in 400m Dash (49.05 s), 3rd in 200m Dash (21.83 s)
***Chris Williams, Greenhill -- 1st in 800m (1:55.51), 1st in 1600m (4:24.34), 1st in 3200m (9:56.30)
Andrew Wasserman, St. John's -- 2nd in 800m (1:57.60), 2nd in 1600m (4:25.80)
Graham Boles, St. Stephen's -- 3rd in 800m (1:58.64)
Noah Roby, St. Mark's -- 3rd in 1600m (4:26.78)
Oscar Whiteley Bermeo, St. Stephen's -- 2nd in 3200m (9:58.64)
Jay Woodhouse, St. John's -- 3rd in 3200m (9:58.94)
Tennessee Galbreth, Episcopal -- 2nd in 110m Hurdles (15.02 s), 2nd in 300m Hurdles (39.02 s)
Marshall Dunahoe, St. John's -- 3rd in 110m Hurdles (15.50 s), 3rd in 300m Hurdles (40.21 s)
**Episcopal Boys Relay Team -- 1st in 4x100m (41.44 s), 1st in 4x800m (8:02.27), 2nd in 4x400m (3:24.19)
*Kinkaid Boys Relay Team -- 1st in 4x400m (3:22.72), 2nd in 4x100m (42.18 s)
Greenhill Boys Relay Team -- 3rd in 4x100m (42.70 s)
St. Mark's Boys Relay Team -- 3rd in 4x400m (3:30.89)
St. John's Boys Relay Team -- 2nd in 4x800m (8:05.70)
St. Stephen's Boys Relay Team -- 3rd in 4x800m (8:18.62)
*Oliver Hill, Greenhill -- 1st in Shot Put (50-08.00)
Gavin Johnson, Kinkaid -- 2nd in Shot Put (47-00.50)
Paul Hill, Houston Christian -- 3rd in Shot Put (46-09.75)
*Travis Johnson II, Episcopal -- 1st in Discus (129-03.00)
Josh Johnson, Episcopal -- 2nd in Discus (121-09.00)
Kaden Castillo, Greenhill -- 3rd in Discus (118-11.00)
*Ethan Williams, Kinkaid -- 1st in High Jump (6-04.00)
Akash McCracken, St. John's -- 2nd in High Jump (6-04.00)
*Ryder Linebarger, Episcopal -- 1st in Pole Vault (13-00.00)
Mateu Parker, St. Mark's -- 2nd in Pole Vault (12-06.00)
Aidan Rischer, Greenhill -- 3rd in Pole Vault (11-06.00)
Rodney Thomas II, Episcopal -- 3rd in Long Jump (21-10.00)
Rob Satcher, Kinkaid -- 2nd in Triple Jump (43-05.50)
Alex Sharma, Greenhill -- 3rd in Triple Jump (43-00.25)
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SPC-4A (GIRLS)
*Sophia Cormier, Episcopal -- 1st in 100m Dash (11.85 s), 2nd in 200m Dash (24.51 s)
*Rian Kinsler, Greenhill -- 1st in 200m Dash (24.40 s), 2nd in 100m Dash (11.92 s)
Ariana White, Episcopal -- 3rd in 100m Dash (12.12 s)
*Nia Harrison, Greenhill -- 1st in High Jump (5-08.00), 3rd in 200m Dash (24.95 s), 3rd in Long Jump (17-11.25)
*Thea Popovic, St. John's -- 1st in 400m Dash (56.93 s)
Maddy Billipp, Kinkaid -- 2nd in 400m Dash (1:00.13 s)
Caroline Cohen, Hockaday -- 3rd in 400m Dash (1:00.40 s)
*Lilly Williams, Greenhill -- 1st in 800m (2:19.04)
Jordan Lacsamana, Hockaday -- 2nd in 800m (2:21.54)
Meg Billipp, Episcopal -- 3rd in 800m (2:22.44)
**Huntley Buckingham, Episcopal -- 1st in 1600m (4:56.84), 1st in 3200m (11:05.79)
Taylor Synnott, St. John's -- 2nd in 1600m (5:03.28), 2nd in 3200m (11:07.02)
Georgia Bass, Episcopal -- 3rd in 1600m (5:06.48), 3rd in 3200m (11:23.82)
***Mary Taylor, Episcopal -- 1st in 100m Hurdles (14.74 s), 1st in Long Jump (18-02.75), 1st in Triple Jump (38-02.75), 2nd in 300m Hurdles (45.31 s), 3rd in High Jump (5-02.00)
*Journey Zulueta, St. John's -- 1st in 300m Hurdles (45.11 s), 2nd in 100m Hurdles (15.24 s)
Emily McLeroy, Hockaday -- 3rd in 100m Hurdles (16.27 s), 3rd in 300m Hurdles (47.22 s)
**Episcopal Girls Relay Team -- 1st in 4x100m (47.51 s), 1st in 4x800m (9:28.96), 3rd in 4x400m (4:06.77)
*St. John's Girls Relay Team -- 2nd in 4x100m (48.80 s), 2nd in 4x400m (4:02.77), 2nd in 4x800m (9:34.34)
Hockaday Girls Relay Team -- 3rd in 4x100m (50.43 s)
*Greenhill Girls Relay Team -- 1st in 4x400m (3:58.21)
Duchesne Girls Relay Team -- 3rd in 4x800m (9:44.21)
**Jackie Chapman, St. John's -- 1st in Shot Put (37-05.25), 1st in Discus (136-01.00)
Bianca Sieler, St. John's -- 2nd in Shot Put (36-01.00), 2nd in Discus (108-10.00)
Sydney Marshall, Kinkaid -- 3rd in Shot Put (35-06.25)
Alexandra Gordon, Kinkaid -- 3rd in Discus (106-00.00)
Alaya Ellis, Duchesne -- 2nd in High Jump (5-04.00)
*Kamille Bishop, Episcopal -- 1st in Pole Vault (9-06.00)
Jackie Berzin, St. John's -- 2nd in Pole Vault (9-06.00)
Jane Hark, Greenhill -- 3rd in Pole Vault (9-00.00)
Sena-Ter Asom, Hockaday -- 2nd in Long Jump (18-00.50)
Lily Roberts, Hockaday -- 2nd in Triple Jump (37-00.00)
Annabel Monteiro, Hockaday -- 3rd in Triple Jump (35-00.50)
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