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SJA track & field teams prepare for regional

BROWNSVILLE — The Brownsville St. Joseph track & field team will be headed to the regional track meet this week in Waco with the goal of reaching state. “The kids’ hard work paid off,” St. Joseph track & field coach Teddy Lopez said. That is the hope, the goal, and they were able to execute that.”Going into the regional meet, both teams will have a solid number of athletes representing the school. Mauricio Gonzalez qualified in the 3,200-meter run, and Ramirez is the district champion in the event. Tijerina also will compete in the 100, De La Garza in the long jump and Julian Gomez will throw at the regional meet.

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TMI boys soccer wins third consecutive TAPPS State Division II Championship

ROUND ROCK – Twelve TMI seniors took the field at Round Rock Multipurpose Complex on Friday with a rare opportunity to win three straight TAPPS state titles. The Panthers scored early and often in a 5-0 rout of Frisco Legacy Christian in the TAPPS Division II State Championship Game. @TMIEpiscopal boys soccer have gone back to back to back - catch all the highlights and hear from the Panthers on their victory coming up ONLY on #KSATsports! @InstantReplaySA pic.twitter.com/EQ8BQdWbwH — Andrew Cely (@ACelySports) March 6, 2021“It’s crazy, winning three years in a row,” Parra said. AdThe Panthers have now won four of the last five TAPPS Division II State titles.

Holy Cross delivers win over undefeated John Paul II

On Senior Night, Holy Cross blanked previously undefeated Schertz John Paul II (8-1, 3-1) 25-21, 25-21, 25-22 in a TAPPS District 3-4A first-place showdown. “We’re rebuilding,” second-year Holy Cross coach Jessica Ortiz said, “but the seniors are trying to get a state title. Holy Cross played San Antonio Christian, which eliminated the Knights in the 2019 state semifinals, twice as it lost its first seven matches. Therefore, facing John Paul II was a welcome challenge. “We’ve just got to stay consistent when the competition isn’t as good as John Paul II.

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Reinvented St. Gerard fends off Castle Hills Christian

On the 70th anniversary of its first homecoming, the Royals (1-1, 1-1) made the most of its chances to hold the lead for most of the last three quarters. St. Gerard held off a late push from Castle Hills Christian (0-3, 0-2) to win 51-42 in a TAPPS 6-man contest. “I’m so happy,” said St. Gerard junior back Roque Campos, who scored two touchdowns, including the game-winner on a 37-yard run with 1:36 remaining. We just worked together as a team.”Just about everything is different this season at St. Gerard. A seven-yard pass from Balderas to Patrick Benavides gave St. Gerard a 31-22 advantage heading into the final quarter.

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UIL delays football, volleyball seasons, announces new Risk Management Guidelines

At Mondays Texas High School Coaches Association meeting, the UIL did announce that cancelling the season was not an option, but refrained from providing further information. Schools in the Class 1A - 4A bracket will restart practices on August 3, while Class 5A and 6A schools begin on September 7. It is unclear exactly how this will impact their season schedule. Schools are now required by the TEA to develop a means of mitigating the transmission of COVID-19 among the student body. If they have any symptoms, they must report them to their school on a specific document.

TAPPS delays start of 2020 fall sports seasons until September

On Friday morning, the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools announced that they will delay the start of the high school sports season until September. Below is the full press release from the TAPPS website:FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - July 17, 2020 - The Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools (TAPPS) released the plan to return to competition in 2020 in a webinar this morning. TAPPS activities are set to begin with a return to practice on September 8, followed by matches for Volleyball beginning on September 21. In upholding the mission and vision of the organization, TAPPS offers its member schools and students the opportunities that interscholastic competition provides. TAPPS continues to monitor local, state and national conditions reserving the opportunity to amend the plans as situations dictate.

UIL, TAPPS member schools begin summer workout programs with safety protocols in place

June 8 was the first day UIL member schools could hold summer workouts with TAPPS affiliated schools beginning the week prior and all schools would need to implement several protocols in order to return to play safely. First year Steele head football coach, David Saenz Jr., said that fall sports are depending on summer strength and conditioning sessions to operate smoothly. But again, our number one priority is the health and safety of every individual that is on our campus.Stipulations for summer workouts include social distancing 10 feet while active and six feet while at rest in addition to disinfecting equipment. Its also recommended that schools screen their student-athletes for COVID-19 symptoms on paper or with temperature checks at the start of every week of summer workouts, with students self-screening daily. Ron Rittimann, who was named the Alamo Heights head football coach and athletic director in February, said the districts student athletes have been learning the right way to condition this offseason.

East Central led area 6A baseball teams

East Central led area 6A baseball teamsSpeculating about which area Class 6A and TAPPS teams that might have won 2020 district championships is dicey. Nonetheless, East Central (9-5-1) appeared to be a strong contender to defend its 2019 District 26-6A championship. 7 in the Texas High School Baseball.com Class 6A rankings, 4-0 March 12 in their next-to-last game. 2 in the Texas High School Baseball Class 6A rankings, and Johnson (9-4) as the top two playoff contenders. 9 in the Express-News area rankings, probably was destined to win the district title.

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Area Class 6A, TAPPS softball teams were building banner seasons

Area Class 6A, TAPPS softball teams were building banner seasonsArea softball teams seemed to be on the verge of potentially one of the best seasons in years. In Class 6A, East Central (17-3-1, 2-0) and South San (12-3, 3-0) led 26-6A and 27-6A, respectfully. TAPPS District 3-II hadnt begun its schedule, but Holy Cross (11-2-1) and Providence (6-7) clearly established themselves as front runners. Providence had closed the gap on perennial district champions Holy Cross for the past few seasons. At South San, we always feel we have to prove ourselves, seventh-year South San coach Ray Castillo said.

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Central Catholic honors 4-time State Champion boys soccer team

SAN ANTONIO – The Central Catholic boys soccer team entered the 2019-2020 season with the weight of expectations. After claiming their fourth straight TAPPS Division I State Championship, the Buttons had a chance to give one final bow for their efforts in front of a packed gymnasium full of students, parents and faculty. The seniors on the team have won the state championship all four years of their high school career. “It’s a very exciting moment,” said senior Christopher Rios-Cruz. “It’s a moment I’ve been looking forward to since I first got here as a freshman, but to be able to do this as a community -- not only with the soccer team, but the whole community of Central Catholic, our faculty and our parents -- it’s just an amazing feeling.

Antonian Cross Country looking to continue run of success at State

SAN ANTONIO – Over the course of nearly two decades, Antonian has established itself as one of the best cross country programs in the state, and the premiere program in TAPPS. But even with 17 combined titles since the turn of the millennium, Antonian enters the 2019 TAPPS Cross Country state championships wanting more, and they have the talent to get it done. Another huge benefit for the Apaches is their wealth of experience on the race course in Waco, where the TAPPS Championships have been held in each of the past four seasons. "I know what I have to go out and do to be able to help carry the team," junior Myrella Rodriguez echoed. Antonian will compete in the 2019 TAPPS Championships at the Cottonwood Creek Golf Course in Waco on Monday morning.

Antonian Cross Country looking to continue run of success at State

SAN ANTONIO - Over the course of nearly two decades, Antonian has established itself as one of the best cross country programs in the state, and the premiere program in TAPPS. But even with 17 combined titles since the turn of the millennium, Antonian enters the 2019 TAPPS Cross Country state championships wanting more, and they have the talent to get it done. Another huge benefit for the Apaches is their wealth of experience on the race course in Waco, where the TAPPS Championships have been held in each of the past four seasons. "I know what I have to go out and do to be able to help carry the team," junior Myrella Rodriguez echoed. Antonian will compete in the 2019 TAPPS Championships at the Cottonwood Creek Golf Course in Waco on Monday morning.