Dragon Winter Teams Participate In Tournaments, Fall Sports Announces All SPC
Results from the week of November 27, plus Fall All-SPC honorees
VARSITY BOYS’ BASKETBALL
11/28 vs. Lutheran South • 60-64 LOSS
11/30-12/2 Mustang Classic at Houston Christian
vs. Second Baptist • 48-67 LOSS
vs. George Ranch • 45-54 LOSS
vs. Faction Basketball Academy • 57-55 WIN
vs. St. Pius • 50-62 LOSS
Next up for Dragon Boys’ Basketball:
December 5 vs. Salt & Light, 7 p.m.
December 8 at Frassati Catholic, 7 p.m.
December 15 vs. Berwick College (Australia), 6 p.m.
December 27-31 at Under Armour Tournament, San Diego
VARSITY GIRLS’ BASKETBALL
11/28 vs. Emery Weiner • 54-29 WIN
11/30-12/2 at Tyler All Saints Tourney
vs. Winona H.S. • 44-73 LOSS
vs. Brentwood Christian • 19-28 LOSS
vs. Frisco Legacy • 45-30 WIN
vs. All Saints Episcopal • 25-53 LOSS
Cooper senior Jasmine White was named to the all-tournament team. She averaged 19.3 points per game in the tournament.
Season Record: 6-4
11/28 vs. Emery Weiner • 54-29 WIN
11/30-12/2 at Tyler All Saints Tourney
vs. Winona H.S. • 44-73 LOSS
vs. Brentwood Christian • 19-28 LOSS
vs. Frisco Legacy • 45-30 WIN
vs. All Saints Episcopal • 25-53 LOSS
Cooper senior Jasmine White was named to the all-tournament team. She averaged 19.3 points per game in the tournament.
Season Record: 6-4
Next up for Dragon Girls’ Basketball:
December 5 at Incarnate Word, 6 p.m.
December 8 vs. Frassati Catholic, 6 p.m.
December 15 vs. Northern Territory (Australia), 4:30 p.m.
December 5 at Incarnate Word, 6 p.m.
December 8 vs. Frassati Catholic, 6 p.m.
December 15 vs. Northern Territory (Australia), 4:30 p.m.
VARSITY BOYS’ SOCCER
11/30-12/2 at St. Thomas/Awty Showcase Tournament
vs. St. Thomas Episcopal • 2-0 WIN
Goals by Eli Araya and Thomas Elkhoury
vs. Antonian College Prep • 0-0 TIE
vs. Beaumont Kelly • 4-0 WIN
Goals by Sebastian Alvarez, Evan Burchfiel, Ebube Oguchi and Ahkil Melligeri
vs. El Paso • 0-2 LOSS
From Coach Bryan Sherman: The team played very well during the four-game showcase. We finally started putting the ball in the net, and we had three shutouts in the four matches, which is an improvement over our first few games this season. I think the group is started to play together very well and we are very excited to see how much more we can continue to improve.
Next up for Dragon Boys’ Soccer:
December 5 at HCYA, 6:30 p.m.
December 8 at Frassatti Catholic, 4 p.m.
January 3 vs. JCS Alumni, 6:30 p.m.
11/30-12/2 at St. Thomas/Awty Showcase Tournament
vs. St. Thomas Episcopal • 2-0 WIN
Goals by Eli Araya and Thomas Elkhoury
vs. Antonian College Prep • 0-0 TIE
vs. Beaumont Kelly • 4-0 WIN
Goals by Sebastian Alvarez, Evan Burchfiel, Ebube Oguchi and Ahkil Melligeri
vs. El Paso • 0-2 LOSS
From Coach Bryan Sherman: The team played very well during the four-game showcase. We finally started putting the ball in the net, and we had three shutouts in the four matches, which is an improvement over our first few games this season. I think the group is started to play together very well and we are very excited to see how much more we can continue to improve.
Next up for Dragon Boys’ Soccer:
December 5 at HCYA, 6:30 p.m.
December 8 at Frassatti Catholic, 4 p.m.
January 3 vs. JCS Alumni, 6:30 p.m.
VARSITY GIRLS’ SOCCER
11/27 vs. Emery Weiner • 4-2 WIN
Goals: Mary Dunlap (2), Sabrina Frusco (2)
Assists: Emily Black, Anjali Guslingham, Kate Burns (1 unassisted goal)
From Coach Amber Clevenger: Our home opener game vs Emery Weiner was a great way to kickstart a long week of soccer! Mary Dunlap jumpstarted us with our first goal with an assist by Emily Black. The game was back and forth with Emery coming back by scoring 2 goals to put them up 2-1, but the girls never gave up. The girls fought back and freshman Sabrina Frusco found the back of the net twice and Mary Dunlap finished us off with an assist from freshman Anjali Guslingham. Goals by Mary Dunlap (2) and Sabrina Frusco (2). Assists by Emily Black, Anjali Guslingham & Kate Burns (1 unassisted goal)
I was so happy to see the girls win our home opener and I was even happier to see my younger players really shine!
12/1-2 at All Saints Episcopal Shoot Out Tournament
vs. SW Christian • 4-1 WIN
vs. Oakridge • 1-2 LOSS
vs. Texas • 0-0 TIE
Next up for Dragon Girls’ Soccer:
December 5 at HCYA, 5:30 p.m.
December 8 vs. Frassati Catholic, 4:30 p.m.
January 3 vs. JCS Alumni, 4:30 p.m.
December 5 at HCYA, 5:30 p.m.
December 8 vs. Frassati Catholic, 4:30 p.m.
January 3 vs. JCS Alumni, 4:30 p.m.
VARSITY SWIMMING
Big Cat Invitational at Tomball ISD Aquatic Center
Results with Coach Breeding’s comments:
Relays:
Boys’ 200 Medley Relay: 10th place (2:06.12) Robert Harris, Magnus Haarseth, Mitchell Shannon, Allen Arani
Coach Breeding: The team was seeded 16th and placed 10th, improved time by 11 seconds.
Boys’ 200 Free Relay: 8th place (1:46.83) Mitchell Shannon, Robert Harris, Magnus Haarseth, Allen Arani
Girls’ 200 Free Relay: (2:21.17) Dorothea Johnson, Rebecca Juranek, Nancy Lee, Maci Flanagan
Individual:
Boys’ 200 IM: 7th place (2:32.93) Nicholas Harris
Coach Breeding: Best time, entered with 2:37.10.
Girls’ 50 Free:
Dorothea Johnson (33.24), Nancy Lee (34.50), Rebecca Juranek (35.11), Maci Flanagan (37.73)
Coach Breeding: It was the first swim meet for Nancy, Rebecca and Maci. All three swam faster than their entry times.
Boys’ 50 Free:
Mitchell Shannon (23.74) 6th place
Magnus Haarseth (27.78), Allen Arani (29.39)
Coach Breeding: These were the best times for all three swimmers. It was Allen’s first meet and he broke :30, which was impressive for his first attempt in the 50 Free.
Girls’ 100 Free:
Nancy Lee (1:19.13), Rebecca Juranek (1:22.81), Maci Flanagan (1:28.77)
Coach Breeding: Excellent job, all swam best times and showed much improvement. Maci cut 14 seconds off her seed time.
Boys’ 100 Free:
Mitchell Shannon (52.71) 2nd place
Nicholas Harris (1:00.76), Magnus Haarseth (1:02.69), Allen Arani (1:08.74)
Coach Breeding: Mitchell placed second with a very strong swim. Nicholas was right at his best time. Magnus and Allen swam their best times.
Girls’ 100 Back:
Dorothea Johnson (1:19.09) 14th place
Coach Breeding: It was Dorothea’s best time by five seconds. She was seeded at 24th and placed 14th.
From Coach Steve Breeding: The eight swimmers for the Dragons should be very pleased and proud of their performances. Best times were swam in almost every event. For some, it was their very first meet with no DQs and significant improvement. They not only swam fast, but placed higher than they were seeded in almost every event. Highest place swim and only top three swim was Mitchell Shannon in the 100 Free, second place! I hope they are as happy with their performance as I am.
Next up for Dragon Swimming:
January 13 at New Year’s Classic, Tomball ISD Aquatic Center
UPCOMING VARSITY WINTER SPORTS ACTION AT HOME:
Tuesday, December 5
Boys’ Basketball vs. Salt & Light, 7 p.m.
Friday, December 8
Girls’ Soccer vs. Frassati Catholic, 4:30 p.m.
Girls’ Basketball vs. Frassati Catholic, 6 p.m.
Friday, December 15
Girls’ Basketball vs. Northern Territory (Australia), 4:30 p.m.
Friday, January 5
Boys’ Basketball vs. South Adelaide (Australia), 6 p.m.
FALL SOUTHWEST PREPARATORY CONFERENCE ALL SPC HONOREES ANNOUNCED
The following fall athletes from The John Cooper School earned all-conference honors for the 2017 Fall Season:
Volleyball: Anna Claire Adam, Kara O’Neal
Football: Matt Krehbiel, Logan Leax, Evan Minarovic
Cross Country: Elijah Araya, Mitchell Shannon, Sidney Cartwright
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