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Culture Of Winning: Frassati Men's Soccer Historic Season Is Just The Start
SOMETIMES IT JUST TAKES THAT ONE TEAM TO BREAK THE MOLD. TO SILENCE THE CRITICS AND TO PROVE THE DOUBTERS WRONG.
For Frassati Catholic, the headline team of the 2021-2022 season resided on the pitch with men’s soccer. The Falcons were historic, reaching the TAPPS DivisionII State Championship match in March and finishing as the second-best squad in Texas.
A landmark accomplishment for the program.
“I think it marks a culture change,” Christopher Lopez said. “Before, we were known as a small school that had no chance. But now that we made it all the way to the State game, we know that we can go back again. We just want to start a culture of winning here.”
Lucas Boada added: “It was a thrill. I knew our team could make it. It was a dream come true.”
It wasn’t just monumental for the men’s soccer program but for the entire athletic department. The Falcons’ men’s soccer team reaching the StateChampionship match marked the first team sport in school history to do so.
The Falcons finished the season with a 19-3-2 overall record and went an impeccable 13-1 in district play, outscoring foes 48-18 along the way. Frassati claimed the District Championship and then rolled in the playoffs to reach the State Championship bout.
In the playoffs, Frassati defeated Cristo Rey Jesuit (4-2), St. Joseph Academy (2-1) and then St. Michael’s Catholic Academy (3-1) to reach the title game. In the TAPPS Division II State Championship match, the Falcons fell short to Prince of Peace, 1-0, to finish as State Runner-Ups.
“I think everybody now realizes we’re a big team and people are going to respect us,” Lopez said. “Now, we have to start acting like a big team.”
Lopez was an all-state, honorable-mention pick along with Antonio Moschella. On the all-district squads, Moschella, Lopez, Boada and Tyler Twellman were first teamers. Second-team, all-district picks included Fede Celis and Gio Jabbour, while Michelangelo Moschella was an honorable-mention pick.
Now, with the entire State of Texas put on notice about Frassati men’s soccer, Lopez said the offseason will be crucial for them to carry the momentum from 2022 over to the 2023 season.
“I think it’s important to stay motivated to make sure everyone is working hard in the offseason,” he said. “So, when we get back into the season, we’re ready to takeoff from where we left off.”
Looking towards the 2023 campaign for the Falcons, Lopez is set to return in the midfield, while Boada will be back in goal. Moschella is also slated to return in the midfield as well.
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FOOTBALL
AFTER STARTING THE YEAR 4-1,THE FALCONS FINISHED 0-5 TOMISS THE PLAYOFFS AND PLACE SIXTH OVERALL IN DISTRICT PLAY.
Frassati’s four wins came on a string. After starting the season with a loss to Bay Area Christian, the Falcons beat Cristo Rey Jesuit 43-2, won by forfeit over Sabine Pass, beat KIPP Houston 34-6 and took down KIPP Generations Collegiate, 48-21.
Senior athlete Zamari Bruce earned TAPPS Division II all-state honors, being named to the second team.
Bruce also took all-district honors, being selected to the District 4 first team. Bruce caught 49 passes for 1,038 yards and 13 touchdowns, averaging 21.2 yards per catch.
Freshman running back Ethan Schubert was named to the all-district second team. Senior athlete David Stowe was named to the second team as well. Senior Giovanni Jabbour was named to the all-state academic team.
VOLLEYBALL
FRASSATI ENJOYED A SUCCESSFUL YEAR ON THE COURT, MAKING IT TO THE AREA ROUND OF THE TAPPS 5A PLAYOFFS.
The Falcons beat St.Joseph Academy-Brownsville in the Bi-District round with a 3-0 sweep before falling to Brentwood Christian, 3-0, in Area. For their achievements in 2021, the Falcons had a plethora of talent recognized with postseason awards.
In all-district TAPPS 5A selections, junior Alexis Bodunrin was named to the first team. She was also named an all-state first teamer.
Senior Katharine Liepman, junior Natalia Kacprzak and sophomore Lauren McCollor were named to the all-district second team.
Senior Meghan Webb and sophomore Sofia Miranda were named as honorable-mention picks.
CROSS COUNTRY
FRASSATI’S BOYS PLACED 11TH OVERALL, OUT OF 28 TEAMS, AT THE TAPPS 5A CROSS COUNTRY STATE MEET.
The Falcons boys were paced by senior Thomas Langley (11th, 17:42.7), sophomore Andrew Langley (30th, 18:39.5) and junior Collin Dufrene (88th, 21:07.9).
Individually, the boys State race consisted of 193 runners.The Frassati girls placed 10th overall out of 22 teams.
The Falcons’ ladies were paced by senior Ashlyn Miller (9th, 12:57.3), freshman Breelyn Miller (26th, 13:51.9) and sophomore Annie Perry (30th, 13:52.0). Senior Mary Maggio (78th, 15:34.7) also fared well at State. Ashlyn was named as an all-state honoree.