Boys’ Golf Finishes 2nd, Baseball 2nd, Track & Field Sets Personal Bests & Breaks Two School Records
Results from the week of February 20
Varsity Boys’ Baseball Dragons Finish Tournament In Second Place
Feb. 21 vs. St. Pius X • 8-2 WIN
WP: Evan Godwin (1-1) 0 hits, 7 strikeouts, and 5 walks
Save: Bobby Finnie 0 hits, 5 strikeouts, 1 walk
• Note – Godwin and Finnie threw a combined no-hitter. •
Hitting highlights:
Trent Burgess was 1 for 3 with a double and 2 RBI
Bobby Finnie was 1 for 4 with a double and 1 RBI
Braden Sebesta was 1 for 2 with a double and 1 RBI
As a team, Cooper had eight hits.
Game 2: vs. Trinity Valley • 10-2 WIN
WP: Evan Minarovic (1-0)
Minarovic threw a run rule shortened complete game to earn his first victory of the season. He gave up one hit, struck out 8 and walked 5.
Hitting Highlights:
Emerson Raybon was 2 for 3 with 2 RBI
Bobby Finnie was 2 for 4 with a triple and 3 RBI
Evan Godwin was 1 for 3 with a double
Logan Leax was 1 for 3 with 1 RBI
Game 3: vs. Northland Christian • 8-0 WIN
WP: Braden Sebesta (1-1)
Sebesta threw a run rule shortened complete game going five innings and giving up only three hits, striking out 3 and walking 1.
Hitting highlights:
Bobby Finnie was 2 for 3 with a home run and three RBI
Emerson Raybon was 1 for 3 with 1 RBI
Evan Godwin was 1 for 2 with 1 RBI
From Coach Brent Landrum: I am very proud of this team after nine games. The win over St. Pius was very impressive. The bats are coming around. The team had 34 hits over five game this week. The pitching has been outstanding. Along with the combined no-hitter Tuesday, the staff gave up only 17 hits over 30 innings pitched this week. If we continue to hit, play solid defense, and pitch like we have been, this will be a very exciting team to coach. This week the Dragons travel for the first time this year with road games at St. Thomas Catholic and Cypress Christian.
Stat of the week: Senior Bobby Finnie was 6 for 18 at the plate with 6 RBI, 1 double, 2 triples, and 1 HR for the week. Four of his six hits were for extra bases. He also threw 3 and 2/3 innings of relief in a combined no-hitter of St. Pius. He gave up no hits, struck out five, and walked one in 3 and 2/3 innings of work.
2/23 vs. El Campo • 0-7 LOSS
Another early lead left the Dragons with a loss.
Pitcher Kaitlyn Harris pitched nearly five innings, gave up seven runs, three hits and struck out two.
Eryn Sanchez hit a double in the fifth inning. Kennedy Moran and Sanchez each led the Dragons with one hit.
2/24 vs. Incarnate Word Academy • 2-5 LOSS
Dragons lost an early lead to Incarnate Word. In the first inning, Nikki Juszczak drove in one run on a single as did Kennedy Moran.
Eryn Sanchez pitched four innings, allowing five runs, two hits and struck out five.
2/25 vs. St. Dominic Savio • 9-0 WIN
A shut-out win for the Dragons! Pitcher Eryn Sanchez threw a shutout, allowing just two hits. She pitched five innings with seven strikeout, no walks.
Getting the job done on the plate for the Dragons were Eryn Sanchez, Sreva Nalluri, who collected multiple hits. Nikki Juszczak, Alex Sims, Eryn Sanchez and Grayson Sloop each drove in one run.
From Coach Nicole Hedden: The varsity softball team encountered some tough completion this weekend. The girls had some good moments on the field and on the plate, but we struggled in all areas of the game. We are looking forward to working hard at practice this week and learning from this challenge.
Next up for the Dragons:
Feb 28 Northland Christian Academy, 5 p.m.
March 3 vs. Frassati, 5:30 p.m.
March 9 vs. Second Baptist, 5 p.m.
Varsity Track & Field Dragons Split To Two Meets And Gain Outstanding Performances
2/25 at Rosehill Eagle Relays at Rosehill Christian School
Paige Cromley 1st: 1600m
Sidney Cartwright 2nd: 1600m
Kara O'Neal 2nd: High Jump
Aleena Fayaz 3rd: 3200m
Stephanie Cruz 3rd: 100m Hurdles, 4th: High Jump
Gabby Mussalli 4th: 3200
Kirsten Brighton 8th: 300m Hurdles
2/25 at The Woodlands High School Invitational
Obie Amudo – Champion: Triple Jump 37' 10" (School Record)
Rachel Feigin 7th: Place Discus
4X400 Relay 7th: team of Obie Amudo, Ava Minarovic, Madison Breaux and Teke Ewherdio
4X100 Relay 8th: team of Teke Ewherdio, Otega Amudo, Rachel Feigin and Obie Amudo
Next up for the Dragons:
March 3-4 at Maverick Relays, St. John’s School, 4 p.m. Friday; 8 a.m. Saturday
March 9 at Crusader Dual Meet, Concordia Lutheran, 4:30 p.m.
Varsity Tennis
2/21 at Magnolia West High School • scrimmage
From Coach Jill DelRio: Magnolia West was a good team but we rallied well for the win.
Next up for the Dragons:
Feb. 27 vs. Awty International, 4 p.m.
March 1 vs. Concordia (boys’ team only), 4 p.m.
Varsity Golf Boys’ Team Open Season Play With A Second At Kinkaid Invitational
2/21 Kinkaid Invitational at Blackhorse Golf Club
BOYS • 2ND Place
Ben Wong-72 (3rd Place Medalist)
Ryan Berrigan-79
Sean Kelly-80
Christopher McDonald-81
Davis Noyes-112
Michael McGurk-130
GIRLS • 5TH Place
Claire Coleman-114
Patty Chow-126
Natalie Osmond-130
Lauren Sands-144
Back
Feb. 21 vs. St. Pius X • 8-2 WIN
WP: Evan Godwin (1-1) 0 hits, 7 strikeouts, and 5 walks
Save: Bobby Finnie 0 hits, 5 strikeouts, 1 walk
• Note – Godwin and Finnie threw a combined no-hitter. •
Hitting highlights:
Trent Burgess was 1 for 3 with a double and 2 RBI
Bobby Finnie was 1 for 4 with a double and 1 RBI
Braden Sebesta was 1 for 2 with a double and 1 RBI
As a team, Cooper had eight hits.
Feb. 24-25 COOPER ROUND ROBIN: Second place finish!
Game 1: vs. Beaumont Kelly • 0-1 LOSS
LP: Jaeden Camstra (1-1)
Camstra went five innings and gave up just three hits while striking out 4 and walking 3.
Hitting highlights:
Jonathan Spangler-Sakata was 1 for 3
Game 1: vs. Beaumont Kelly • 0-1 LOSS
LP: Jaeden Camstra (1-1)
Camstra went five innings and gave up just three hits while striking out 4 and walking 3.
Hitting highlights:
Jonathan Spangler-Sakata was 1 for 3
Game 2: vs. Trinity Valley • 10-2 WIN
WP: Evan Minarovic (1-0)
Minarovic threw a run rule shortened complete game to earn his first victory of the season. He gave up one hit, struck out 8 and walked 5.
Hitting Highlights:
Emerson Raybon was 2 for 3 with 2 RBI
Bobby Finnie was 2 for 4 with a triple and 3 RBI
Evan Godwin was 1 for 3 with a double
Logan Leax was 1 for 3 with 1 RBI
Game 3: vs. Northland Christian • 8-0 WIN
WP: Braden Sebesta (1-1)
Sebesta threw a run rule shortened complete game going five innings and giving up only three hits, striking out 3 and walking 1.
Hitting highlights:
Bobby Finnie was 2 for 3 with a home run and three RBI
Emerson Raybon was 1 for 3 with 1 RBI
Evan Godwin was 1 for 2 with 1 RBI
Championship Game: vs. Cypress Christian • 7-9 LOSS
LP: Brian Kanady (0-1)
Hitting highlights:
A.J. Krehbiel was 2 for 2 with 2 RBI
Logan Leax was 2 for 4
Bobby Finnie was 1 for 4 with a triple and 2 RBI
Jonathan Spangler-Sakata was 1 for 3 with a triple and 2 RBI
Emerson Raybon was 1 for 3 with a double
LP: Brian Kanady (0-1)
Hitting highlights:
A.J. Krehbiel was 2 for 2 with 2 RBI
Logan Leax was 2 for 4
Bobby Finnie was 1 for 4 with a triple and 2 RBI
Jonathan Spangler-Sakata was 1 for 3 with a triple and 2 RBI
Emerson Raybon was 1 for 3 with a double
From Coach Brent Landrum: I am very proud of this team after nine games. The win over St. Pius was very impressive. The bats are coming around. The team had 34 hits over five game this week. The pitching has been outstanding. Along with the combined no-hitter Tuesday, the staff gave up only 17 hits over 30 innings pitched this week. If we continue to hit, play solid defense, and pitch like we have been, this will be a very exciting team to coach. This week the Dragons travel for the first time this year with road games at St. Thomas Catholic and Cypress Christian.
Stat of the week: Senior Bobby Finnie was 6 for 18 at the plate with 6 RBI, 1 double, 2 triples, and 1 HR for the week. Four of his six hits were for extra bases. He also threw 3 and 2/3 innings of relief in a combined no-hitter of St. Pius. He gave up no hits, struck out five, and walked one in 3 and 2/3 innings of work.
Next up for the Dragons:
Feb. 28 at St. Thomas High School, 6:30 p.m.
March 4 at Cypress Christian 12 p.m.
March 7 vs. Stafford High School, 6:30 p.m.
March 9-11 at St. Thomas/S. Pius X Tournament
Feb. 28 at St. Thomas High School, 6:30 p.m.
March 4 at Cypress Christian 12 p.m.
March 7 vs. Stafford High School, 6:30 p.m.
March 9-11 at St. Thomas/S. Pius X Tournament
Varsity Girls’ Softball: Dragons Go 1-4 At Tournament
FORT BEND CHRISTIAN TOURNAMENT:
2/23 vs. Fort Bend Christian • 0-11 LOSS
The Dragons got behind early and couldn’t recover for an 11-0 loss.
Pitcher Eryn Sanchez pitched four innings, giving up 11 runs, 15 hits, striking out four, with no walks
FORT BEND CHRISTIAN TOURNAMENT:
2/23 vs. Fort Bend Christian • 0-11 LOSS
The Dragons got behind early and couldn’t recover for an 11-0 loss.
Pitcher Eryn Sanchez pitched four innings, giving up 11 runs, 15 hits, striking out four, with no walks
2/23 vs. El Campo • 0-7 LOSS
Another early lead left the Dragons with a loss.
Pitcher Kaitlyn Harris pitched nearly five innings, gave up seven runs, three hits and struck out two.
Eryn Sanchez hit a double in the fifth inning. Kennedy Moran and Sanchez each led the Dragons with one hit.
2/24 vs. Incarnate Word Academy • 2-5 LOSS
Dragons lost an early lead to Incarnate Word. In the first inning, Nikki Juszczak drove in one run on a single as did Kennedy Moran.
Eryn Sanchez pitched four innings, allowing five runs, two hits and struck out five.
2/25 vs. St. Dominic Savio • 9-0 WIN
A shut-out win for the Dragons! Pitcher Eryn Sanchez threw a shutout, allowing just two hits. She pitched five innings with seven strikeout, no walks.
Getting the job done on the plate for the Dragons were Eryn Sanchez, Sreva Nalluri, who collected multiple hits. Nikki Juszczak, Alex Sims, Eryn Sanchez and Grayson Sloop each drove in one run.
2/25 vs. St. Agnes Academy • 4-15 LOSS
The Dragons couldn’t keep up with St. Agnes as they scored 10 runs in the third inning.
Pitcher Kaitlyn Harris pitched nearly three innings, giving up 11 runs, six hits and striking out two.
Nikki Juszczak, Alex Sims, Emily Coon, Eryn Sanchez and Grayson Sloop each donated a hit to the effort.
The Dragons couldn’t keep up with St. Agnes as they scored 10 runs in the third inning.
Pitcher Kaitlyn Harris pitched nearly three innings, giving up 11 runs, six hits and striking out two.
Nikki Juszczak, Alex Sims, Emily Coon, Eryn Sanchez and Grayson Sloop each donated a hit to the effort.
From Coach Nicole Hedden: The varsity softball team encountered some tough completion this weekend. The girls had some good moments on the field and on the plate, but we struggled in all areas of the game. We are looking forward to working hard at practice this week and learning from this challenge.
Next up for the Dragons:
Feb 28 Northland Christian Academy, 5 p.m.
March 3 vs. Frassati, 5:30 p.m.
March 9 vs. Second Baptist, 5 p.m.
Varsity Track & Field Dragons Split To Two Meets And Gain Outstanding Performances
2/25 at Rosehill Eagle Relays at Rosehill Christian School
Paige Cromley 1st: 1600m
Sidney Cartwright 2nd: 1600m
Kara O'Neal 2nd: High Jump
Aleena Fayaz 3rd: 3200m
Stephanie Cruz 3rd: 100m Hurdles, 4th: High Jump
Gabby Mussalli 4th: 3200
Kirsten Brighton 8th: 300m Hurdles
Grant Huttel 1st: Pole Vault
Adam Muhith 3rd: 1600m
Brian Ross 4th: 1600m
Christian Winston 4th: Pole Vault
4X100 Relay: 5th: team of Bolurin Ojofeitimi, Parker Edwards, Brendan Li and Preston Burnett
Bourlin Ojofeitimi 7th: High Jump
Nick Mahler 8th: 800m
Adam Muhith 3rd: 1600m
Brian Ross 4th: 1600m
Christian Winston 4th: Pole Vault
4X100 Relay: 5th: team of Bolurin Ojofeitimi, Parker Edwards, Brendan Li and Preston Burnett
Bourlin Ojofeitimi 7th: High Jump
Nick Mahler 8th: 800m
2/25 at The Woodlands High School Invitational
Obie Amudo – Champion: Triple Jump 37' 10" (School Record)
Rachel Feigin 7th: Place Discus
4X400 Relay 7th: team of Obie Amudo, Ava Minarovic, Madison Breaux and Teke Ewherdio
4X100 Relay 8th: team of Teke Ewherdio, Otega Amudo, Rachel Feigin and Obie Amudo
Jonathan Goodridge 4th: 3200m
Ansaar Baig 5th: Discus 123' 4" (School Record), 7th: Shot Put
Tega Ewherido 6th: 300m Hurdles
4X400 Relay 8th: team of Eric Grosser, Evan Burchfiel, Tega Ewherido and Garrett Groppell
Ansaar Baig 5th: Discus 123' 4" (School Record), 7th: Shot Put
Tega Ewherido 6th: 300m Hurdles
4X400 Relay 8th: team of Eric Grosser, Evan Burchfiel, Tega Ewherido and Garrett Groppell
From Coach Scott Holland: Again, we split the squad to give a challenge to many of our athletes. They answered our challenge with some outstanding performances:
• Obie Ewherido won the triple jump by just under a full foot. Adding 1' 7" to the school record she set at SPC last year.
• Ansaar Baig broke a 12 year old record in the shot put.
• Seven Personal Bests were set at The Woodlands and 13 were set at Rosehill.
I'm looking forward to putting the full team together next week at the 50th Maverick Relays hosted by St. John's.
• Obie Ewherido won the triple jump by just under a full foot. Adding 1' 7" to the school record she set at SPC last year.
• Ansaar Baig broke a 12 year old record in the shot put.
• Seven Personal Bests were set at The Woodlands and 13 were set at Rosehill.
I'm looking forward to putting the full team together next week at the 50th Maverick Relays hosted by St. John's.
Next up for the Dragons:
March 3-4 at Maverick Relays, St. John’s School, 4 p.m. Friday; 8 a.m. Saturday
March 9 at Crusader Dual Meet, Concordia Lutheran, 4:30 p.m.
Varsity Tennis
2/21 at Magnolia West High School • scrimmage
From Coach Jill DelRio: Magnolia West was a good team but we rallied well for the win.
Next up for the Dragons:
Feb. 27 vs. Awty International, 4 p.m.
March 1 vs. Concordia (boys’ team only), 4 p.m.
Varsity Golf Boys’ Team Open Season Play With A Second At Kinkaid Invitational
2/21 Kinkaid Invitational at Blackhorse Golf Club
BOYS • 2ND Place
Ben Wong-72 (3rd Place Medalist)
Ryan Berrigan-79
Sean Kelly-80
Christopher McDonald-81
Davis Noyes-112
Michael McGurk-130
GIRLS • 5TH Place
Claire Coleman-114
Patty Chow-126
Natalie Osmond-130
Lauren Sands-144
From Coach Rod Gold: The course conditions were very wet. Overall, I am pleased with our opening tournament results. We have a long schedule ahead of us and we have a bunch of hard-working players. I look forward to watching this team grow on a daily basis.
Next up for the Dragons:
March 6 at John Cooper Invitational, Woodforest Golf Club 8 a.m.
March 6 at John Cooper Invitational, Woodforest Golf Club 8 a.m.
UPCOMING VARSITY SPORTS ACTION AT HOME:
Monday, Feb. 27
4 p.m. Boys’ & Girls’ Tennis vs. Awty International
Tuesday, Feb. 28
5 p.m. Girls’ Softball vs. Northland Christian
Wednesday, March 1
4 p.m. Boys’ Tennis vs. Concordia Lutheran
Friday, March 3
5:30 p.m. Girls’ Softball vs. Frassati Catholic
Monday, March 6
5 p.m. Girls’ Softball vs. Cypress Christian
Tuesday, March 7
6:30 p.m. Boys’ Baseball vs. Stafford High School
Thursday, March 9
5 p.m. Girls’ Softball vs. Second Baptist
–2/26/17
Monday, Feb. 27
4 p.m. Boys’ & Girls’ Tennis vs. Awty International
Tuesday, Feb. 28
5 p.m. Girls’ Softball vs. Northland Christian
Wednesday, March 1
4 p.m. Boys’ Tennis vs. Concordia Lutheran
Friday, March 3
5:30 p.m. Girls’ Softball vs. Frassati Catholic
Monday, March 6
5 p.m. Girls’ Softball vs. Cypress Christian
Tuesday, March 7
6:30 p.m. Boys’ Baseball vs. Stafford High School
Thursday, March 9
5 p.m. Girls’ Softball vs. Second Baptist
–2/26/17
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