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Episcopal now chases their second-straight SPC Title, which would mark their 3rd in 4 years
SPC-4A Boys Basketball Championship Preview: Episcopal vs. Greenhill
Although the Knights lost key players to graduation—Justin Begg (George Mason) and Jakeel Registe (Blinn)—they’ve quickly reloaded with new talent. Aiden Fyfe, Alim Olajuwon, Brandon Thomas, and Christian Houston have all played pivotal roles under the leadership of coach Wayne Jones.
After securing a decisive 81-71 victory over St. John’s on Thursday and edging out top-seeded Houston Christian 58-55 in a nail-biting semifinal, Episcopal now sets its sights on back-to-back championships.
On the other side of the court, Greenhill doesn’t have to travel far, hailing from Addison, TX, just north of downtown Dallas.
The Hornets (27-4) dominated St. Stephen’s 70-45 in their opening matchup before narrowly defeating St. Mark’s 60-58 in the semifinals.
Coached by Joey Sims, Greenhill boasts a talented starting five led by the dynamic duo of Jaxson Thompson and Dillon Watt.
Thompson, averaging just under 20 points, 5 rebounds, and 3 assists per game, is the team’s leading scorer, while Watt is not far behind, contributing 18.3 points and 3.9 assists per game.
The Hornets also benefit from strong contributions in the paint. Junior forward Kameron Smith (10 ppg, 8 rpg) and senior forward Bryson Watt (4 ppg, 6 rpg) provide muscle in the post, allowing players like Juan Barrientos (10 ppg, 2 apg) and Trey Davis (8 ppg, 5 rpg) to shine in critical moments.
If Greenhill were to dethrone Episcopal, it would result in the Hornets capturing their first-ever championship.
The SPC basketball season concludes today at 2:45 PM on Trinity Valley’s court, where Episcopal and Greenhill will face off in a championship matchup that's sure to deliver plenty of intrigue.
SPC-4A Girls Soccer Championship Preview: Hockaday vs. St. Stephen's Episcopal
On one side, the Hockaday School Daisies from the Dallas-Fort Worth area, led by head coach Rodney Skaife, are poised for another championship run. With a record of 13-3-2, the Daisies have proven themselves to be a championship-caliber team this season.
They reached the final with a dramatic double-overtime win over Greenhill (1-0) on Thursday, followed by another overtime victory (3-2) against St. John’s on Friday. Hockaday has demonstrated its ability to win when it matters most.
Key players for the Daisies include 2024 All-SPC selection Annabel Callahan (Sr. MF/F), along with freshman Brynne Smith and sophomore Kora Thomas.
If Hockaday emerges victorious, it will mark the program’s fifth title in six seasons, reclaiming the championship that Episcopal took from them last year.
On the other end of the pitch, the St. Stephen’s Episcopal Spartans from Austin are ready to challenge.
Under coach Andy Aceves, the Spartans have exceeded expectations, with a dominant 3-0 win over Kinkaid on Thursday and an upset 2-1 victory over defending champions Episcopal in the Semifinals.
Senior defender Phoebe George, the team’s lone 2024 All-SPC selection, has been a standout, anchoring the defense and providing steady leadership for her team.
St. Stephen’s aims to secure its first-ever SPC title. While Hockaday holds the edge in experience, anything can happen in this championship matchup.
The final will kick off at 2:00 pm today at Fort Worth Country Day.