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Second Baptist claims it second straight TAPPS 5A State crown
ABOVE THE RIM: Recap of the 2025-26 TAPPS Basketball State Championships
TAPPS 6A BOYS -- Parish overpowers TMI Episcopal to secure 2nd crown in 3 years
2025-26 Parish Episcopal Basketball
Rebecca Deragon (VYPE)
In its third consecutive trip to the TAPPS 6A State Final, Parish Episcopal delivered a composed, commanding performance, pulling away from TMI Episcopal for a 62-48 victory Saturday in Waco. The triumph marked a second title in three seasons for head coach Ahmad Ajami, as the Panthers capped the winter at 21-7 overall.
Senior forward Hudson Lucas and guards Antoine Almuttar and Armon Almuttar each earned State All-Tournament honors, underscoring the balanced firepower and poise that fueled Parish’s championship run.
TAPPS 6A GIRLS -- The Village School dethrones Prestonwood Christian
Under head coach Jason Cantwell, The Village School Lady Vikings (30-6) powered through the TAPPS 6A bracket, eliminating St. Michael’s, Savio, and Antonian before sealing their run with a commanding 70-56 victory over defending champion Prestonwood Christian Academy to claim the state crown.
Moments after the final buzzer, senior guard Shaniya Williams and sophomores Nyla Singleton and Candice Tsiang earned All-Tournament selections, reflecting the team’s balance and composure on the biggest stage. Sophomore point guard Toni Ademuwagun also proved instrumental, pacing the Vikings at nearly 13 points per game and providing a steady offensive presence throughout the winter.
TAPPS 5A BOYS -- Second Baptist captures back-to-back titles with dominant win over Grace Prep
The stars of 2025-26 Second Baptist School Basketball
Matt Powell (VYPE)
SBS fulfilled its repeat ambitions, cementing the Eagles’ status as one of the state’s premier programs — and a dominant force within the private school ranks. The 31-4 squad rolled past Grace Prep 79-56 on Saturday, securing back-to-back TAPPS 5A state championships and marking the program’s fifth all-time crown.
It’s no secret who fueled head coach Taylor Land’s Second Baptist engine. Junior guard Reese Alston continued to light up the scoreboard all season, averaging 23 points per game, while Navy-bound senior Shia Francis provided the thunder to Alston’s lightning. Both earned All-Tournament honors, joined by sophomore big man Kaiden Smith, a genuine star on the rise. Junior wing Will Goolsby also deserves recognition for his steady scoring presence throughout 2026.
TAPPS 5A GIRLS -- Southwest Christian edges St. Mary's Hall for consecutive state crown
In one of the most electric finales of the weekend, Southwest Christian erased a 10-point deficit against St. Mary’s Hall with fewer than four minutes remaining in the TAPPS 5A championship, ultimately flipping the script for a 46-43 victory. The Eagles (32-8), led by Fred Jones, captured their second consecutive title and brought the team’s fourth state banner back to Fort Worth.
When all was said and done, All-Tournament honors were presented to junior combo guard Maley Campbell, senior Serenity Massey, and freshman Makay Campbell.
TAPPS 4A BOYS -- McKinney Christian completes historic run against Westbury Christian
Wrapping up the season on a 22-game winning streak, McKinney Christian Academy completed a flawless run to the TAPPS 4A title. The championship game ended in a decisive 49-31 victory over Westbury Christian, marking head coach Fonzo Martinez’s latest triumph and capping an impressive 39-1 campaign for the Mustangs.
The Mustangs’ dominance was reflected in the All-Tournament honors, with seniors Jaydan Vicknair and Manny Weaver, along with junior forward Diego Landin, earning recognition for their pivotal roles. Westbury Christian also placed players on the list, including Dan Mangala Jr., Jayvien Cummings, and freshman Carter Guillory.
Westbury Christian Jr. PF Dan Mangala Jr. (All-Tournament Team)
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THE DEEP END: Recap of the 2025-2026 UIL State Swim Meet
The 5A meet delivered similar excitement. Boerne Champion led the girls standings, followed by Frisco Reedy and Frisco Centennial. Meanwhile, A&M Consolidated edged a dramatic boys finish with 257.5 points, just ahead of Walnut Grove and Wakeland.
Relays shaped the team standings, but record-breaking individual swims defined a meet where athletes hit form when it mattered most.
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UIL STATE SWIM MEET
Team Results
6A GIRLS
1st Place: The Woodlands Highlanders // Final Score -- 212.5 points
2nd Place: Keller Indians // 177.5 points
3rd Place: SA Reagan Rattlers // 130 points
6A BOYS
1st Place: FM Marcus Marauders // Final Score -- 148 points
2nd Place: Strake Jesuit Crusaders // 135 points
3rd Place: Southlake Carroll Dragons // 121 points
5A GIRLS
1st Place: Boerne Champion Chargers // Final Score -- 218 points
2nd Place: Frisco Reedy Lions // 190 points
3rd Place: Frisco Centennial Titans // 147 points
5A BOYS
1st Place: A&M Consolidated Tigers // Final Score -- 257.5 points
2nd Place: Walnut Grove Wildcats // 253.5 points
3rd Place: Wakeland Wolverines // 201 points
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UIL STATE SWIM MEET
Standout Individual Performances
*Names listed in alphabetical order
6A Girls Swimmer of the Meet: Cadence Johnson, Bellaire
6A Boys Swimmer of the Meet: Rowan Cox, Austin Bowie
5A Girls Swimmer of the Meet: Kate Canales, Boerne Champion
5A Boys Swimmer of the Meet: Landon Fike, Dallas Wilson
6A GIRLS
Keller Girls Relay Team -- 1st in 200 yd Medley Relay (1:41.72), 1st in 200 yd Freestyle Relay (1:34.09)
RR Westwood Girls Relay Team -- 3rd in 200yd Medley Relay (1:43.00)
SA Reagan Girls Relay Team -- 1st in 400 yd Freestyle Relay (3:26.96), 3rd in 200 yd Freestyle Relay (1:34.92)
Southlake Carroll Girls Relay Team -- 3rd in 400 yd Freestyle Relay (3:26.99)
The Woodlands Girls Relay Team -- 2nd in 200yd Medley Relay (1:42.98), 2nd in 200 yd Freestyle Relay (1:34.59)
Vandegrift Girls Relay Team -- 2nd in 400 yd Freestyle Relay (3:26.97)
Olivia Colombo, Southlake Carroll -- 2nd in 100 yd Backstroke (54.52)
Macey deGroot, Clear Springs -- 1st in 100 yd Backstroke (53.42)
Brooklynn Grant, The Woodlands -- 2nd in 1-meter Diving (Score: 456.85)
Laurel Hoskovec, Dripping Springs -- 3rd in 500 yd Freestyle (4:54.70)
**Cadence Johnson, Bellaire -- 1st in 100 yd Butterfly (53.87), 2nd in 200 yd IM (2:00.23) // *Swimmer of the Meet
Logan Jones, Bowie -- 3rd in 100 yd Butterfly (54.73)
Hannah Krueger, Midland -- 1st in 100 yd Freestyle (49.70)
Kim Kulow, FB Austin -- 2nd in 50 yd Freestyle (23.30), 2nd in 100 yd Butterfly (54.22)
Winnie Liu, FB Dulles -- 2nd in 200 yd Freestyle (1:48.38), 2nd in 100 yd Freestyle (50.41)
Avery McGuinness, Mansfield -- 1st in 200yd Freestyle (1:48.13)
Ella McWhorter, Keller -- 1st in 100 yd Breaststroke (1:01.39)
Alexis Mesina, Tomball Memorial -- 3rd in 100 yd Breaststroke (1:02.47)
Isabella Muir, Tomball -- 2nd in 500 yd Freestyle (4:51.64), 3rd in 200 yd Freestyle (1:48.81)
Zoe Park, Cinco Ranch -- 3rd in 100 yd Backstroke (54.90)
Madalyn Petty, Tyler -- 1st in 500 yd Freestyle (4:46.05)
Livi Roberts, Rockwall -- 1st in 200 yd IM (2:00.21)
Sloane Rocha, Grand Oaks -- 2nd in 100 yd Breaststroke (1:02.20)
Bella Sanouvong, Southlake Carroll -- 1st in 1-meter Diving (Score: 465.60)
Natalie Schneider, Keller -- 1st in 50 yd Freestyle (22.99), 3rd in 100 yd Freestyle (50.74)
Jazz Vaughan, RR Westwood -- 3rd in 1-meter Diving (Score: 455.70)
Madeline Wollny, PSJA -- 3rd in 50 yd Freestyle (23.34)
Katelynn Zhou, Allen -- 3rd in 200 yd IM (2:01.20)
Fort Bend Dulles' Winnie LiuAlex Hinson (VYPE)
6A BOYS
Bowie Boys Relay Team -- 3rd in 200 yd Medley Relay (1:31.80)
Dallas Jesuit Boys Relay Team -- 2nd in 200 yd Freestyle Relay (1:23.57)
Marcus Boys Relay Team -- 1st in 200 yd Medley Relay (1:31.26), 1st in 200 yd Freestyle Relay (1:23.03)
SA Reagan Boys Relay Team -- 1st in 400 yd Freestyle Relay (3:02.73)
Southlake Carroll Boys Relay Team -- 2nd in 400 yd Freestyle Relay (3:03.12)
Strake Jesuit Boys Relay Team -- 2nd in 200 yd Medley Relay (1:31.39), 3rd in 400 yd Freestyle Relay (3:03.43)
The Woodlands Boys Relay Team -- 3rd in 200 yd Freestyle Relay (1:23.74)
Lukas Avitia, Lake Ridge -- 2nd in 500 yd Freestyle (4:27.10)
Jacob Bougaieff, Strake Jesuit -- 1st in 100 yd Breaststroke (53.65), 2nd in 200 yd IM (1:46.58)
Landon Clark, Atascocita -- 3rd in 100 yd Backstroke (48.96)
**Rowan Cox, Bowie -- 1st in 100 yd Butterfly (45.47) **State Record, 1st in 100 yd Backstroke (46.27) **State Record // *Swimmer of the Meet
Will Currey, Marcus -- 2nd in 100 yd Breaststroke (53.84)
Michael Evans, Pearce -- 1st in 1-meter Diving (Score: 525.15)
Augustus Friedel, Sachse -- 3rd in 500 yd Freestyle (4:28.59)
Jackson Hartzler, Bridgeland -- 1st in 200 yd IM (1:44.30)
Brock Hunter, Stratford -- 2nd in 50 yd Freestyle (20.52)
Luke Lary, Dallas Jesuit -- 3rd in 100 yd Butterfly (48.73)
Grant Lilly, SA Reagan -- 1st in 500 yd Freestyle (4:22.92), 3rd in 200 yd Freestyle (1:36.15)
Jack Maddan, Strake Jesuit -- 3rd in 200 yd IM (1:48.07), 3rd in 100 yd Breaststroke (54.06)
Tyson Marrs, Memorial -- 2nd in 1-meter Diving (Score: 513.95)
Cade Nilsson, FB Travis -- 1st in 50 yd Freestyle (20.47)
Riley Potter, Katy Jordan -- 2nd in 100 yd Butterfly (48.41)
Graham Rittiluechai, Richland -- 3rd in 1-meter Diving (Score: 509.35)
Hudson Roybal, Marcus -- 2nd in 100 yd Backstroke (48.51)
Jonah Ruhl, Dallas Jesuit -- 2nd in 100 yd Freestyle (44.58)
Maxwell Stanislaus, Keller -- 2nd in 200 yd Freestyle (1:35.26)
Dmitrijs Sterbs, Seven Lakes -- 3rd in 50 yd Freestyle (20.70), 3rd in 100 yd Freestyle (44.64)
*Micah Tennison, Oak Ridge -- 1st in 200 yd Freestyle (1:35.18), 1st in 100 yd Freestyle (43.63)
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5A GIRLS
Boerne Champion Girls Relay Team -- 1st in 200 yd Medley Relay (1:43.08) **Class 5A Record, 1st in 400 yd Freestyle Relay (3:27.19) **Class 5A Record
Frisco Centennial Girls Relay Team -- 1st in 200 yd Freestyle Relay (1:36.78), 3rd in 400 yd Freestyle Relay (3:33.66)
Kingwood Park Girls Relay Team -- 2nd in 200 yd Freestyle Relay (1:36.79), 2nd in 400 yd Freestyle Relay (3:33.28), 3rd in 200 yd Medley Relay (1:47.08)
Pieper Girls Relay Team -- 3rd in 200 yd Freestyle Relay (1:37.35)
Smithson Valley Girls Relay Team -- 2nd in 200 yd Medley Relay (1:46.49)
Abby Amato, Anderson -- 3rd in 100 yd Breaststroke (1:03.73)
Elizabeth Bircher, Austin LASA -- 1st in 1-meter Diving (Score: 456.10)
**Kate Canales, Boerne Champion -- 1st in 100 yd Butterfly (54.10), 1st in 100 yd Breaststroke (1:00.44) **Class 5A Record // *Swimmer of the Meet
Sophianne Cortes, Saginaw -- 2nd in 100 yd Butterfly (55.14)
*Courtney Cusack, McKinney North -- 1st in 200 yd Freestyle (1:49.93), 1st in 500 yd Freestyle (4:52.08)
Morgan Farlow, Walnut Grove -- 2nd in 200 yd Freestyle (1:50.35), 2nd in 500 yd Freestyle (4:52.81)
Brooke Frushour, Leander -- 1st in 100 yd Backstroke (54.17), 3rd in 100 yd Butterfly (55.39)
Kate Govin, Pieper -- T-2nd in 50 yd Freestyle (23.56), 3rd in 100 yd Freestyle (51.69)
Charissa Higgs, Austin LASA -- 2nd in 100 yd Freestyle (51.41), 3rd in 200 yd Freestyle (1:51.17)
Lila McCutchen, Birdville -- 3rd in 100 yd Backstroke (55.22)
Reaghan Neisius, Birdville -- 3rd in 1-meter Diving (Score: 426.10)
Ella Pitts, Frisco Reedy -- 2nd in 1-meter Diving (Score: 429.50)
Brooklyn Poole, A&M Consolidated -- 1st in 200 yd IM (2:04.42), 2nd in 100 yd Breaststroke (1:02.99)
Veronica Shofran, Frisco Centennial -- 3rd in 200 yd IM (2:06.67)
*Cora Skoog, Boerne Champion -- 1st in 50 yd Freestyle (23.44), 1st in 100 yd Freestyle (50.61)
Jadyn Sun, Highland Park -- 2nd in 200 yd IM (2:05.83), 3rd in 500 yd Freestyle (5:01.33)
Lydia Westcott, Highland Park -- T-2nd in 50 yd Freestyle (23.56)
Karly Whitehead, Boerne Champion -- 2nd in 100 yd Backstroke (55.10)
5A BOYS
A&M Consolidated Boys Relay Team -- 1st in 200 yd Medley Relay (1:31.72), 2nd in 400 yd Freestyle Relay (3:05.77)
Anderson Boys Relay Team -- 1st in 200 yd Freestyle Relay (1:24.76)
Georgetown Boys Relay Team -- 3rd in 200 yd Freestyle Relay (1:25.76)
Wakeland Boys Relay Team -- 2nd in 200 yd Medley Relay (1:32.39), 2nd in 200 yd Freestyle Relay (1:25.22), 3rd in 400 yd Freestyle Relay (3:10.14)
Walnut Grove Boys Relay Team -- 1st in 400 yd Freestyle Relay (3:03.58), 3rd in 200 yd Medley Relay (1:32.65)
Grayden Barker, Walnut Grove -- 1st in 200 yd IM (1:48.21), 3rd in 100 yd Butterfly (49.06)
Jackson Beck, FW Paschal -- 3rd in 200 yd Freestyle (1:39.93), 3rd in 100 yd Freestyle (45.69)
**Landon Fike, Dallas Wilson -- 1st in 50 yd Freestyle (20.03), 1st in 100 yd Butterfly (48.10) // *Swimmer of the Meet
*Gunnar Hansen, Lubbock -- 1st in 100 yd Breaststroke (52.62) **State Record
William Harrison, Boerne Champion -- 2nd in 50 yd Freestyle (20.20), 2nd in 100 yd Freestyle (45.62)
Daniel Henry, Timberview -- 1st in 1-meter Diving (Score: 533.00)
Ben Jaggers, Anderson -- 1st in 100 yd Backstroke (47.70), 3rd in 50 yd Freestyle (20.72)
Cullen Kemp, Highland Park -- 2nd in 1-meter Diving (Score: 489.65)
Joseph Kerkman, Walnut Grove -- 3rd in 500 yd Freestyle (4:35.14)
Kolby Martin, A&M Consolidated -- 2nd in 200 yd Freestyle (1:39.03), 2nd in 100 yd Butterfly (48.89)
Dyson Nevels, Iowa Colony -- 3rd in 1-meter Diving (Score: 419.35)
Neal Pang, A&M Consolidated -- 3rd in 100 yd Breaststroke (56.49)
Harrison Purcell, FW Paschal -- 2nd in 100 yd Breaststroke (56.36)
Alec Purdy, Amarillo -- 2nd in 100 yd Backstroke (49.89)
Nate Sherrard, A&M Consolidated -- 1st in 100 yd Freestyle (44.93), 2nd in 200 yd IM (1:48.28)
Justin Shi, Austin LASA -- 3rd in 100 yd Backstroke (50.06)
*Aiden Tokarski, Colleyville Heritage -- 1st in 200 yd Freestyle (1:37.59), 1st in 500 yd Freestyle (4:26.66)
Charlie Wang, Wakeland -- 3rd in 200 yd IM (1:50.99)
Nathaniel Washburn, Walnut Grove -- 2nd in 500 yd Freestyle (4:30.76)