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The FBCA Boys T&F program claims the TAPPS-5A State Championship
THE RECAP: Synopsis of the 2025 TAPPS State Track & Field Meet
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 FBCA Girls Track program claims their third-straight TAPPS-5A championship
TITLE-TOWN: Recapping the TAPPS State Track & Field Meet
Both St. Thomas and St. Agnes would claim the TAPPS-6A title, following the next-level athleticism displayed by contestants such as Edward Bocock (St. Thomas), Michaela Grimes (St. Agnes), Tyler Day (St. Thomas), and Kaitlyn Elackatt (St. Agnes).
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Despite being "short-staffed", the FBCA girls' team would conclude the weekend as back-to-back-to-back TAPPS-5A state champions, thanks to the efforts of Bayleigh Minor, Brooke Perry, Kristen Shell, Gabbie Washington, Kennesha Nabors, and Lilly Coppedge.
On the boys' side, Lutheran South Academy -- led by Matthew Gaitan, Kris St. Clair, Marcus Gaitan, and Wilson Klein -- took gold with a total of 107 points, with FBCA followed right behind with 105.5, after some stellar performances by Max Granville, Luke Cummings, Sean Jimmy-Ducksworth, TJ Smith, and Ivan Jimmy-Ducksworth, among others.
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The Cypress Christian girls program made it four in a row in TAPPS-4A, with Nicole Santos, Mariana Van Dyk, and Sophia Swanton each having starring roles.
Meanwhile, Rosehill Christian re-claimed their state title-status, as Mercy Freeman, Kaleigh Frazier, and Kaydence Frazier were among the numerous athletes to propel the Eagles to victory.
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They weren't the only ones to excel, either. Here is a full recap of all the teams and individuals who took home medals in the state competition.
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TAPPS-6A Girls State Champs -- St. Agnes Academy Tigers (201 points)
Key Performances
St. Agnes Relay Team -- 1st in 4x200m (1:46.70), 2nd in 4x100m (49.84 s), 2nd in 4x400m (4:00.93)
Sophia Da Silva -- 2nd in 3200m (11:41.94), 3rd in 1600m (5:14.24)
Michaela Grimes -- 1st in 100m Hurdles (15.18 s), 3rd in 300m Hurdles (45.84 s)
Kaitlyn Elackatt -- 2nd in 100m Hurdles (15.48 s), 2nd in 300m Hurdles (45.54 s)
Kendall Kyle -- 3rd in 100m Hurdles (15.76 s)
Zara Chinwuba -- 2nd in 400m Dash (58.38 s)
Sophia Bellard -- 2nd in Long Jump (17-03.75), 3rd in Triple Jump (36-05.50)
Anna Otero -- 1st in Pole Vault (10-06.00)
Rebecca Jarosz -- 2nd in Triple Jump (36-10.25)
TAPPS-6A Boys State Champs -- St. Thomas Eagles (156 points)
Key Performances
Edward Bocock -- 1st in 110m Hurdles (14.90 s), 1st in Triple Jump (45-00.25) *** TAPPS-6A Boys Athlete of the Meet (29 total points)
St. Thomas Relay Team -- 2nd in 4x200m (1:31.11), 3rd in 4x400m (3:27.59)
Tyler Day -- 1st in Discus (141-02), 1st in Shot Put (55-04.50)
David Carbajal -- 3rd in 800m (1:56.66)
Keenen Bonner -- 3rd in 300m Hurdles (40.77 s)
Larry Benton -- 2nd in Discus (137-11)
Roberto Pacini -- 2nd in Pole Vault (10-06.00)
Michael-Anthony Okwura -- 3rd in Shot Put (47-04.00)
TAPPS-5A Girls State Champs -- Fort Bend Christian Academy Eagles (101 points)
FBCA's Bayleigh Minor
Jamey Wright (VYPE)
Key Performances
FBCA Girls Relay Team -- 1st in 4x200m (1:43.95), 1st in 4x400m (3:53.58)
Bayleigh Minor -- 1st in 400m Dash (55.33 s), 2nd in 200m Dash (24.67 s), 2nd in Triple Jump (38-03.00), 3rd in Long Jump (19-00.25)
Brooke Perry -- 4th in 800m (2:22.10)
Kennesha Nabors -- 2nd in Shot Put (38-08.75)
TAPPS-5A Boys State Champs -- Lutheran South Academy Pioneers (107 points)
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Key Performances
Matthew Gaitan -- 1st in 800m (1:57.06), 3rd in 1600m (4:22.38)
Marcus Gaitan -- 2nd in 800m (1:57.64)
LSA Boys Relay Team -- 3rd in 4x400m (3:27.41)
Kris St. Clair -- 1st in Discus (142-03.00)
Wilson Klein -- 1st in Pole Vault (13-00.00)
TAPPS-5A Boys State Runner-Ups -- Fort Bend Christian Academy Eagles (105.5 points)
FBCA's Max Granville
Jamey Wright (VYPE)
Key Performances
FBCA Boys Relay Team -- 2nd in 4x100m (42.92 s), 2nd in 4x200m (1:28.75)
Max Granville -- 2nd in 110m Hurdles (15.28 s), 2nd in Shot Put (53-07.25), 3rd in 300m Hurdles (40.18 s) *** TAPPS-5A Boys Athlete of the Meet (25.50 total points)
Darnell Smith -- 3rd in 100m Dash (11.15 s)
TJ Smith -- 4th in 100m Dash (11.22 s)
Luke Cummings -- 2nd in 200m Dash (22.46 s)
Colton Popovich -- 3rd in 200m Dash (22.61 s)
Sean Jimmy-Ducksworth -- 2nd in High Jump (6-02.00)
Ivan Jimmy-Ducksworth -- 3rd in Shot Put (50-02.00)
TAPPS-4A Girls Co-State Champs -- Cypress Christian Warriors (92 points)
Bradley C. Collier (VYPE)
Key Performances
Cypress Christian Girls Relay Team -- 2nd in 4x100m (50.45 s)
Mariana Van Dyk -- 2nd in Shot Put (137-10.25), 3rd in Discus (120-00.00)
Nicole Santos -- 1st in Long Jump (17-05.75), 1st in Triple Jump (37-08.50)
Sophia Swanton -- 2nd in Pole Vault (10-00.00)
Jadyn Weatherly -- 3rd in Pole Vault (8-06.00)
Skylar Davis -- 3rd in Shot Put (135-06.50)
TAPPS-3A Girls State Champs -- Rosehill Christian Eagles (110 points)
Bradley C. Collier (VYPE)
Key Performances
Rosehill Christian Girls Relay Team -- 1st in 4x100m (49.51 s), 3rd in 4x400m (4:21.02)
Kaleigh Frazier -- 1st in 100m Hurdles (14.33 s), 1st in 300m Hurdles (42.77 s)
Mercy Freeman -- 1st in 100m Dash (12.51 s), 1st in 200m Dash (26.03 s), 1st in Long Jump (18-05.50), 1st in Triple Jump (35-09.50) *** TAPPS-3A Girls Co-Athlete of the Meet (40 total points)
Kaydence Frazier -- 4th in 200m Dash (27.05 s), 4th in Long Jump (17-01.75)
OTHER NOTABLE PERFORMANCES
TAPPS-6A BOYS
Rohan Takkar, The Village -- 3rd in 3200m (9:50.44)
Concordia Lutheran Crusaders Boys Relay Team -- 2nd in 4x100m (43.51 s)
Kai Griffie, Concordia Lutheran -- 3rd in 100m Dash (11.07 s)
Chimdindu Chukwumaeze, The Village -- 3rd in 400m Dash (49.88 s)
Jesse Imemba, The Village -- 1st in High Jump (6-10.00)
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TAPPS-6A GIRLS
Eden Fuller, Incarnate Word Academy -- 1st in 300m Hurdles (43.60 s)
Lauren Stein, Concordia Lutheran -- 1st in Discus (105-02.00)
Incarnate Word Academy Relay Team -- 3rd in 4x400 (4:11.02)
Sara Ostermiller, Concordia Lutheran -- 3rd in Discus (102-03.00)
Adele Neuhaus, Concordia Lutheran -- 3rd in Long Jump (17-00.50)
Jasmine Timmons, St. Pius X -- 2nd in Shot Put (35-04.75)
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TAPPS-5A BOYS
Nairod Fonseca, St. John XXIII -- 3rd in Long Jump (21-10.00)
Chris Pietrak, St. John XXIII -- 4th in 3200m (9:36.79)
Philip Catron, TWCA -- 4th in 400m Dash (50.42 s)
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TAPPS-5A GIRLS
Sarah Chapppelle, TWCA -- 1st in 100m Hurdles (14.49 s), 1st in 300m Hurdles (44.61 s)
Averi Garrity, St. John XXIII -- 3rd in 3200m (11:52.57)
Zoe Calimani, TWCA -- 3rd in 800m (2:20.90)
St. John XXIII Girls Relay Team -- 3rd in 4x200m (1:47.01)
Jane Watkins, TWCA -- 4th in 400m Dash (57.80 s)
Madeline Hellen, Frassati Catholic -- 3rd in 1600m (5:17.58)
Taylor Makiya, TWCA -- 3rd in Discus (117-06.00), 3rd in Shot Put (36-08.00)
Makynna Robbins, LSA -- 4th in Discus (111-01.00)
Reese Muzny, TWCA -- 2nd in Pole Vault (11-00.00)
Alma Martin, LSA -- 3rd in Pole Vault (10-00.00)
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TAPPS-4A BOYS
Adler Smith, Cypress Christian -- 1st in 100m Dash (10.92 s), 2nd in 200m Dash (22.88 s)
Tucker Goodall, Cypress Christian -- 3rd in Discus (131-02.00)
Gavin Snyder, Cypress Christian -- 1st in Pole Vault (15-06.00)
Jacob Rauch, Cypress Christian -- 3rd in Shot Put (48-00.00)
Andrew Owen, Cypress Christian -- 4th in Shot Put (46-10.00)
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TAPPS-4A GIRLS
Charlotte Freeman, LPCA -- 1st in 800m (2:22.70), 1st in 1600m (5:23.26)
Mackenna Bessler, BACS -- 2nd in 800m (2:25.01), 4th in 400m Dash (1:00.90)
Brooke Beach, LPCA -- 4th in 100m Hurdles (17.14 s), 4th in High Jump (4-10.00)
LPCA Girls Relay Team -- 2nd in 4x400m (4:17.42), 3rd in 4x200m (1:51.58)
Sam Stanley, BACS -- 4th in 300m Hurdles (51.11 s)
Anna Gisler, Logos Prep -- 3rd in 1600m (5:25.97)
Addison Doss, Logos Prep -- 1st in Pole VauTAlt (10-06.00)
Brenna Fledderman, BACS -- 4th in Shot Put (32-02.50)
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TAPPS-3A BOYS
Westbury Christian Boys Relay Team -- 2nd in 4x100m (44.52 s), 2nd in 4x200m (1:32.70)
Graham Freeman, Rosehill Christian -- 2nd in Long Jump (21-00.50), 3rd in 400m Dash (51.31 s)
Blake Rippy, Rosehill Christian -- 2nd in 200m Dash (22.96 s)
Luke Smith, Rosehill Christian -- 3rd in Discus (139-05.00)
Jonathan Whitmire, Rosehill Christian -- 4th in High Jump (5-10.00)
Kenny Nelson, Rosehill Christian -- 3rd in Shot Put (45-11.75)
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TAPPS-3A GIRLS
Westbury Christian Girls Relay Team -- 3rd in 4x200m (1:51.59)