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FALL WRAP: Frassati Looks To Build Upon 2021 Fall Sports Seasons
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.
Frassati Falcons volleyball takes Back-to-Back Area Championships
It was competitive from start to finish. Neither team was able to pull ahead by more than four points for most of the match, with the momentum shifting back and forth and incredible amount of hustle and grit from both teams.
Frassati Catholic's Alexis Bodunrin led the charge with 29 kills and a season high 15 digs, while her sister Andrea Bodunrin had 52 assists, 22 digs, and 6 kills of her own. Adding to the offense was Natalia Kacprzak, Lauren McCollor, Cat Briers, and Katharine Liepman with a total of 21 kills.
Alexis Bodunrin, along with Briers, Liepman, and Kacprzak combined for 22 big touches on the block which kept the Crusaders' big hitters at bay. Liepman and Kacprzak each had massive solo blocks which helped turn the momentum the Falcons' way. Vanessa Munguia, Meghan Webb, and Janelle Padilla added to the rock solid defense with 10-plus digs each.
Defense has become the Falcons' calling card this season. The Falcons employed an aggressive service game as well - Webb, Munguia, and Briers each contributed two aces, while Alexis Bodunrin pounded in four.
The Falcons continue advance to the Regional Championships Saturday, November 14 at A&M Consolidated High School in College Station, TX, where they will face Hyde Park High School from Austin, TX.