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Episcopal now chases their second-straight SPC Title, which would mark their 3rd in 4 years
SPC-4A Boys Basketball Championship Preview: Episcopal vs. Greenhill
The SPC winter season has reached its peak, with only two teams remaining in pursuit of the coveted SPC-4A Title.
Representing the Houston area, Episcopal (22-9) returns to the championship stage, hoping to repeat last year’s success when they reclaimed the title against St. Mark’s.
Although the Knights lost key players to graduation—Justin Begg (George Mason) and Jakeel Registe (Blinn)—they’ve quickly reloaded with new talent. Aiden Fyfe, Alim Olajuwon, Brandon Thomas, and Christian Houston have all played pivotal roles under the leadership of coach Wayne Jones.
After securing a decisive 81-71 victory over St. John’s on Thursday and edging out top-seeded Houston Christian 58-55 in a nail-biting semifinal, Episcopal now sets its sights on back-to-back championships.
On the other side of the court, Greenhill doesn’t have to travel far, hailing from Addison, TX, just north of downtown Dallas.
The Hornets (27-4) dominated St. Stephen’s 70-45 in their opening matchup before narrowly defeating St. Mark’s 60-58 in the semifinals.
Coached by Joey Sims, Greenhill boasts a talented starting five led by the dynamic duo of Jaxson Thompson and Dillon Watt.
Thompson, averaging just under 20 points, 5 rebounds, and 3 assists per game, is the team’s leading scorer, while Watt is not far behind, contributing 18.3 points and 3.9 assists per game.
The Hornets also benefit from strong contributions in the paint. Junior forward Kameron Smith (10 ppg, 8 rpg) and senior forward Bryson Watt (4 ppg, 6 rpg) provide muscle in the post, allowing players like Juan Barrientos (10 ppg, 2 apg) and Trey Davis (8 ppg, 5 rpg) to shine in critical moments.
If Greenhill were to dethrone Episcopal, it would result in the Hornets capturing their first-ever championship.
The SPC basketball season concludes today at 2:45 PM on Trinity Valley’s court, where Episcopal and Greenhill will face off in a championship matchup that's sure to deliver plenty of intrigue.
Allen, Umeh, Toon headline All-VYPE private school team
The Greater Houston private school ranks were loaded with playmakers across the city.
Kinkaid and Houston Christian have the bragging rights as the only Space City teams to win their respective titles, but who were the real game-changers who propelled their teams all season?
Who can forget the performances turned in by super-athlete Cole Allen of St. John's and Wayne Shanks of Kinkaid or the punishing tackles of Obinna Umeh of St. Thomas?
Canon Toon of Second Baptist School was a human-highlight reel with his legs and arm.
Take a look at the 2024 All-VYPE Private School Team
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The 2024 ALL-VYPE PRIVATE SCHOOL TEAM
(In alphabetical order)
OFFENSE
QUARTERBACKS
David Capobianco, Kinkaid
Tanner Huckfelt, Concordia Lutheran
Patrick Rice, Frassati Catholic
Canon Toon, Second Baptist School
Santiago Villarreal, TWCA
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RUNNING BACKS
Cole Allen, St. John’s
Dean Calhoun, John Cooper School
Langston Davis, Second Baptist School
Amir Brooks, St. Pius X
Jaden Jones, Concordia Lutheran
John Kelly, Cypress Christian
Cannon Kampwerth, FBCA
Wayne Shanks Jr., Kinkaid
Brandon Thomas, Episcopal
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WIDE RECEIVERS
Cooper Brown, St. Pius X
Logan Bartee, Episcopal
Mason Dominy, Concordia Lutheran
Beau Ellis, TWCA
Blake Hamilton, FBCA
Jordan Manuel, Kinkaid
Braedon Robinson, Lutheran South
Nate Tidwell, St. Thomas
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OFFENSIVE LINE
Wyatt Childers, St. John’s
William Cook, TWCA
Gavin Geisler, Concordia Lutheran
Jake Ghiselin, St. Thomas
Sam Griggs, Kinkaid
Ian Harper, FBCA
RJ Lee, Second Baptist School
Lucas Mensing, Second Baptist
T.J. Walker, Second Baptist
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SPECIALISTS
Bennett Cooper, Houston Christian
Mario Gonzalez, FBCA
Michael Taylor, St. Thomas
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DEFENSE
DEFENSIVE LINE
Kevin Baptiste, Second Baptist School
Kristopher Carlson, Kinkaid
Tyler Cesarski, Episcopal
Prince Holiday, TWCA
Jonah Kalu, FBCA
Trace Langin, St. Thomas
Jack Reid, St. Thomas
Alexander Rustay, St. John’s
Jackson Staley, Kinkaid
Joe Trickett, Houston Christian
Obinna Umeh, St. Thomas
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LINEBACKERS
Grayson Boeker, TWCA
Bryce Butler, Second Baptist School
Brooks Edwards, Episcopal
Luken Koehn, Concordia Lutheran
Nico Lara, FBCA
Riley Meekins, St. Pius X
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DEFENSIVE BACKS
Blake Coogan, St. Thomas
Jaxon Coleman, Concordia Lutheran
Cooper Chambers, Kinkaid
Ethan Dishman, Second Baptist School
Greg Guidry, Houston Christian
Blake Hamilton, FBCA
Brayden Hinote, TWCA
Yahya Mir, St. John’s
Devonte Taylor, Episcopal