Softball Makes Cooper History; Boys' Golf Places 1st; Boys' Relay Team Sets School Record
Results from the week of April 2
VARSITY GIRLS' SOFTBALL
4/2 at Concordia Lutheran* • 15-5 WIN
Thanks to a nine-run first inning, the Dragons were off to an early lead with contributions from Sreya Nalluri, Alex Sims, Marion Donald, Ally Flinn, Sarah Goossens and Grayson Sloop. Pitcher Eryn Sanchez was the winning pitcher with six innings, allowing six hits and five runs; striking out 14.
Thanks to a nine-run first inning, the Dragons were off to an early lead with contributions from Sreya Nalluri, Alex Sims, Marion Donald, Ally Flinn, Sarah Goossens and Grayson Sloop. Pitcher Eryn Sanchez was the winning pitcher with six innings, allowing six hits and five runs; striking out 14.
4/3 at St. John XXIII • 1-4 LOSS
An early lead by the Dragons wasn't enough to defeat St. John XXIII, who evened up the score at the bottom of the fifth inning leading to a 4-1 defeat. Kaitlyn Harris and Grayson Sloop each had one hit for the Dragons.
An early lead by the Dragons wasn't enough to defeat St. John XXIII, who evened up the score at the bottom of the fifth inning leading to a 4-1 defeat. Kaitlyn Harris and Grayson Sloop each had one hit for the Dragons.
4/6 vs. Houston Christian*, • 2-1 WIN
The Dragons made Cooper history in the team's first-ever win over SPC-rival, Houston Christian. Pitcher Eryn Sanchez went seven innings and allowed just one run on one hit, striking out 11 and walking zero. Offensively, the Dragons collected four hits with Grayson Sloop and Ally Flinn each collecting multiple hits.
The Dragons made Cooper history in the team's first-ever win over SPC-rival, Houston Christian. Pitcher Eryn Sanchez went seven innings and allowed just one run on one hit, striking out 11 and walking zero. Offensively, the Dragons collected four hits with Grayson Sloop and Ally Flinn each collecting multiple hits.
Coach Nicole Hedden: Wow, what a successful week! This is the first time in school history to beat Houston Christian! The girls are really starting to buy in and bond. Their dedication and hard work is paying off. Our seniors are leading this team in such an encouraging way. The coaching staff loves this Dragon team's focus on the field and in the dugout; we could not be more pleased with the outcome this week!
Next up for Dragon Girls' Softball:
April 9 vs. HCYA, 4:30 p.m.
April 11 at Cypress Christian, 4:30 p.m.
April 13 vs. Episcopal High School*, 5 p.m.
April 16 vs. Cypress Christian, 4:30 p.m.
April 20 at Kinkaid*, 5 p.m.
April 24 at Second Baptist, 6:30 p.m.
April 27 at St. Andrew's Episcopal*, 4 p.m.
April 9 vs. HCYA, 4:30 p.m.
April 11 at Cypress Christian, 4:30 p.m.
April 13 vs. Episcopal High School*, 5 p.m.
April 16 vs. Cypress Christian, 4:30 p.m.
April 20 at Kinkaid*, 5 p.m.
April 24 at Second Baptist, 6:30 p.m.
April 27 at St. Andrew's Episcopal*, 4 p.m.
VARSITY GOLF
March 26 at The John Cooper Invitational at The Woodlands Country Club-Tournament Course
Boys' Team • 1st place
Ben Wong (75) 2nd
Christopher McDonald (78) and Grant Carter (78) tied for 3rd
Boys' Team • 1st place
Ben Wong (75) 2nd
Christopher McDonald (78) and Grant Carter (78) tied for 3rd
Girls' Team • 3rd place
Andrea Gomez (76) 2nd
Andrea Gomez (76) 2nd
Coach Rod Gold: We are looking forward to the upcoming Episcopal tournament as we prepare for the SPC Championships.
Next up for Dragon Golf:
April 17 at Episcopal High School Tournament, Quail Valley Golf Course, 8 a.m.
April 30-May 1 host SPC Championships at Woodforest Golf Club
April 17 at Episcopal High School Tournament, Quail Valley Golf Course, 8 a.m.
April 30-May 1 host SPC Championships at Woodforest Golf Club
VARSITY BOYS' BASEBALL
4/2 at Second Baptist • 3-13 LOSS
Losing pitcher: Braden Sebesta
4/6 at Houston Christian* • 3-2 WIN
Winning Pitcher: Evan Minarovic
Hitting highlights:
Ben Braun was 1 for 3 with 1 RBI and 1 HR
Logan Leax was 1 for 2 with 2 RBI
4/7 at Episcopal High School* • 1-11 LOSS
Losing pitcher: Evan Godwin
Losing pitcher: Evan Godwin
Season: 17-11 overall • SPC South Zone: 2-2
Coach Brent Landrum: Our schedule is tough and it doesn't get any easier with St. Thomas on Monday. The win versus Houston Christian was critical. We have a chance now to finish as high as the three seed. That would help our pitching in the tournament. Our bats need to wake up. We have been struggling at the plate recently. I expect that to turn around.
Next up for Dragon Boys' Baseball:
April 9 at St. Thomas High School, 6:30 p.m.
April 13 vs. Houston Power, 6 p.m.
April 18 at Fort Bend Christian Academy, 6 p.m.
April 20 vs St. Andrew's Episcopal*, 6 p.m.
April 21 vs. St. Stephen's Episcopal*, 11 a.m.
April 27 vs. Houston Power, 6 p.m.
April 9 at St. Thomas High School, 6:30 p.m.
April 13 vs. Houston Power, 6 p.m.
April 18 at Fort Bend Christian Academy, 6 p.m.
April 20 vs St. Andrew's Episcopal*, 6 p.m.
April 21 vs. St. Stephen's Episcopal*, 11 a.m.
April 27 vs. Houston Power, 6 p.m.
VARSITY TRACK & FIELD
4/7 hosting Cooper Dragon Invitational
Boys' Team 3rd • Girls' Team 3rd
26 teams and more than 600 athletes
4/7 hosting Cooper Dragon Invitational
Boys' Team 3rd • Girls' Team 3rd
26 teams and more than 600 athletes
Boys' Results 3rd place
Greg Groppell 1st Discus
Ebube Oguchi 2nd Shot Put
Tega Ewherido 2nd 300m Hurdles
Greg Groppell 1st Discus
Ebube Oguchi 2nd Shot Put
Tega Ewherido 2nd 300m Hurdles
4X100m Relay Team - Thomas Elkhoury, Evan Burchfiel, Eric Grosser & Tega Ewheridio 2nd New School Record
4X400m Relay Team - Thomas Elkhoury, Evan Burchfiel, Tega Ewheridio & Eric Grosser 2nd
Mitchell Shannon 3rd 1600m
Eli Araya 5th 1600m
Eric Grosser 5th 400m
Cadan Hanosn 6th 1600m
Will McDermott 7th 1600m
Evan Burchfiel 8th Triple Jump
4X400m Relay Team - Thomas Elkhoury, Evan Burchfiel, Tega Ewheridio & Eric Grosser 2nd
Mitchell Shannon 3rd 1600m
Eli Araya 5th 1600m
Eric Grosser 5th 400m
Cadan Hanosn 6th 1600m
Will McDermott 7th 1600m
Evan Burchfiel 8th Triple Jump
Girls' Results 3rd place
4x400m Relay Team - Madison Breaux, Uche Oguchi, Emilie Albers & Anne Sophie Albers 1st
Uche Oguchi 1st 800m
Katie Drake 1st 1600m
Obie Amudo 2nd Triple Jump & 6th Long Jump
Madison Breaux 2nd 300m Hurdles
Ava Minarovic 4th 1600m
Otega Amudo 6th Shot Put
Paige Cromley 8th 3200m
4x400m Relay Team - Madison Breaux, Uche Oguchi, Emilie Albers & Anne Sophie Albers 1st
Uche Oguchi 1st 800m
Katie Drake 1st 1600m
Obie Amudo 2nd Triple Jump & 6th Long Jump
Madison Breaux 2nd 300m Hurdles
Ava Minarovic 4th 1600m
Otega Amudo 6th Shot Put
Paige Cromley 8th 3200m
Coach Scott Holland: We had solid performances in not-so-good conditions, cold, windy and light mist. I am very proud of the efforts of everyone. We hosted 26 teams and over 600 athletes. It was a great meet, thanks to scores of volunteers.
Next up for Dragon Track & Field:
April 20-21 at Nick Finnegan Spring Invitational, St. John's
May 4-5 at SPC Championships at St. Mark's School, Dallas
VARSITY TENNIS
4/6 vs. Houston Christian*
Girls • 2-3 LOSS
Boys • 0-5 LOSS
Girls • 2-3 LOSS
Boys • 0-5 LOSS
Next up for Dragon Tennis:
April 13 vs. Episcopal High School*, 4 p.m.
April 20 at Kinkaid*, 3:30 p.m.
April 24 vs. St. John's*, 3:30 p.m.
April 27 at St. Andrew's*, 7 p.m.
April 28 at St. Stephen's*, 9 a.m.
May 3-5 at SPC Championships, Dallas/Fort Worth
April 13 vs. Episcopal High School*, 4 p.m.
April 20 at Kinkaid*, 3:30 p.m.
April 24 vs. St. John's*, 3:30 p.m.
April 27 at St. Andrew's*, 7 p.m.
April 28 at St. Stephen's*, 9 a.m.
May 3-5 at SPC Championships, Dallas/Fort Worth
UPCOMING VARSITY SPORTS ACTION AT HOME:
Monday, April 9
Girls' Softball vs. HCYA, 4:30 p.m.
Monday, April 9
Girls' Softball vs. HCYA, 4:30 p.m.
Friday, April 13
Boys' & Girls' Tennis vs. Episcopal High School*, 4 p.m. SENIOR RECOGNITION
Girls' Softball vs. Episcopal High School*, 5 p.m.
Boys' Baseball vs. Houston Power, 6 p.m.
Monday, April 16
Girls' Softball vs. Cypress Christian, 4:30 p.m.
Friday, April 20
Boys' Baseball vs. St. Andrew's Episcopal*, 4:30 p.m.
Saturday, April 21
Boys' Baseball vs. St. Stephen's Episcopal*, 11 a.m.
Tuesday, April 24
Boys' & Girls' Tennis vs. St. John's*, 3:30 p.m.
Friday, April 27
Boys' Baseball vs. Houston Power, 6 p.m. SENIOR RECOGNITION (Baseball and Golf)
Boys' & Girls' Tennis vs. Episcopal High School*, 4 p.m. SENIOR RECOGNITION
Girls' Softball vs. Episcopal High School*, 5 p.m.
Boys' Baseball vs. Houston Power, 6 p.m.
Monday, April 16
Girls' Softball vs. Cypress Christian, 4:30 p.m.
Friday, April 20
Boys' Baseball vs. St. Andrew's Episcopal*, 4:30 p.m.
Saturday, April 21
Boys' Baseball vs. St. Stephen's Episcopal*, 11 a.m.
Tuesday, April 24
Boys' & Girls' Tennis vs. St. John's*, 3:30 p.m.
Friday, April 27
Boys' Baseball vs. Houston Power, 6 p.m. SENIOR RECOGNITION (Baseball and Golf)
*SPC conference match up
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