GAMES
RANKINGS
2024-25 Episcopal Boys Track & Field
THE RECAP: Results from the 2025 SPC Track & Field Meet; Episcopal secures a clean sweep in 4A
EPISCOPAL KNIGHTS (SPC-4A BOYS & GIRLS CHAMPIONS)
2024-25 Episcopal Girls Track & Field
Bradley C. Collier (VYPE)
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
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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The stars of 2024-25 Episcopal High School Softball
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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.
Bradley C. Collier (VYPE)
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
Jamey Wright (VYPE)
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.
Jamey Wright (VYPE)
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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