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Hockaday Daisies finish as SPC Runner-Up
Following the volleyball team's example, the Daisies' soccer program continued the trend of putting Hockaday on the map this season. Recording a fantastic record and entering the SPC Championship tournament on a high, Hockaday finished strong in the championship match. Coming in as the SPC Runner-Up this season leaves the Daisies not only something to be proud of but a goal for next season.
With a 5-0 undefeated division record (14-2 overall), the Hockaday Daisies recorded several big victories throughout the season. Wins over Prestonwood (4-0), Bishop Lynch (2-1), Kincaide (5-1), Greenhill (2-0), Oakridge (9-0), and others powered Hockaday to a strong playoff push that found themselves in the SPC Championship Tournament.
At the championship tournament, athletes like Kendall Newsome, Jaden Tomas, Bronwynn Blair, Katherine Shoup, Reese Dondero, Evita Nino, Mia Matthews, and others helped lead the Daisies to a semi-final shut-out victory over Greenhill (3-0) before falling in a hard-fought, close 2-1 championship battle against Bellaire Episcopal.
With a season to be proud of, the Daisies look toward rebuilding next year after a large graduating class leaves in May. Despite losing these seniors, fans can still expect great things from the leadership and upperclassmen of the 2024-25 season. Expect Hockaday to put in the work to build a strong team through the off-season before entering next year ready to roll!
THE WRAP: Episcopal dominates 2024 Winter SPC Championships
The road to the Southwest Preparatory Conference titles came through Houston this Winter and Episcopal showed its dominance.
The Knights won boys and girls basketball titles, and boys and girls soccer to headline the weekend.
Here is what happened over the two-day event.
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BASKETBALL
On the hardwood, Episcopal looked every bit as dominant as they've been all season. The Knights brought their A-game against St. Mark's, as George Mason-commit Justin Begg contributed 21 points, while Jakeel Registe scored 18. Breylan Thompson also had a strong performance. This would help lead EHS to a 62-55 win over the Lions, which would mark the team's second SPC-4A Championship in the past three seasons.
In SPC-3A, fans were in for a treat as St. Andrew's and John Cooper provided a back-and-forth matchup that came down to the wire. The Highlanders -- led by Solomon Marshall, Coleman Elkins and Brandon Barker -- would ultimately emerge victorious against the No. 1 seed Dragons, 63-61, to claim the program's first-ever SPC title.
2023-24 Houston Episcopal Girls BasketballBradley C. Collier (VYPE)
Episcopal would show their mettle on the girls' side as well. Florida-signee Me'Arah O'Neal bolstered the Knights' attack with a hefty 28-point showing on the night, coupled with another impressive performance by senior Emrie Holt and freshman Rylee Poindexter. Despite their effort for a fourth quarter comeback, EHS ran away with a definitive 66-54 victory over Kinkaid, adding another trophy to the school's crowded display case.
Fort Worth Country Day would knock off St. Andrew's in the finals of the 3A tournament.
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SOCCER
Episcopal's hot-streak also extended to the pitch, as both the boys' and girls' walked away with SPC trophies. The boys defeated Awty International 2-1, while the girls would claim the title with a 5-4 penalty shootout win over Hockaday.
In 3A, Cistercian took the boys title, while Trinity Valley took home gold for the girls.
2023-24 Houston Episcopal SoccerBradley C. Collier (VYPE)
2023-24 Houston Episcopal Girls SoccerBradley C. Collier (VYPE)
SWIMMING
St. Mark's boys capped off a brilliant season with title on the 4A Swimming and Diving Championship, while Greenhill was the Class 3A champion. For the girls, Greenhill won the 4A title and Awty won the girls meet.
WRESTLING
How about St. John's, who continues to dominate on the mat, winning yet another SPC Championship? The Mavs took down St. Mark's in the finals.