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2022-23 TWCA Girls Track & Field
STATE WRAP: TWCA delivers gold finishes at TAPPS Championship
TWCA made a strong introduction in the competition, during Friday’s series of Field events, as sophomore Taylor Makiya started the show off in style, by being crowned as the 5A Girls Shot Put State Champion after throwing for just over 39 feet. This gold medal will pair nicely with the one from 2022 she has at home.
TWCA's Taylor MakiyaBradley C. Collier (VYPE)
Later on Friday, the Warriors also enjoyed two more top placements from Andrew Cockrill (So.) who finished in the No. 3 spot for the Boys Pole Vault (12-00), while senior AJ Belser took bronze in the Boys Discus with a throw of 143’4”.
Saturday’s events were even more impressive, with juniors Zoe Calamani and Sarah Chappelle, in particular, being the stars of the show.
TWCA's Zoe CalimaniBradley C. Collier (VYPE)
Not only did the pair have integral roles in the third-place finish for the Girls 4x200 Relay (4:04.69), but Calimani would conclude the Meet with another bronze in the 400m (57.14s), as well as a State Title in the 800m (2:18.67)
Similarly, Chappelle would become a State Champion after showcasing her premier speed in the 300m Hurdles (45.75s), while placing third in the 100m (15.22s).
TWCA's Sarah ChappelleBradley C. Collier (VYPE)
The final tally listed the TWCA Girls in the No. 5 spot with 65 points, and the Boys at eleventh overall (23.5 points).
While the composite team results weren’t as high as the Warriors would have hoped, the individual successes speak for themselves.
Considering the majority of the group will be returning a year from now, who’s to say they can’t change that next time around?
2022-23 FBCA Girls Track & Field
EARNING IT: FBCA Track wins consecutive TAPPS 5A Titles
After advancing through the Area and Regional rounds, Head Coach Deon Minor was taking his group back to the TAPPS 5A State Championship Meet.
2022-23 FBCA Boys Track & FieldBradley C. Collier (VYPE)
With the best in Texas Private School -- including district rivals TWCA, LSA and Second Baptist -- facing off in the season finale, it was the perfect time for FBCA to showcase the dominance they’ve displayed throughout the Spring.
"Throughout the whole season we've been clicking," said Minor. "We had set high expectations for ourselves and I knew that if we could take care of business on Day 1 we'd be in the running to take State."
The Eagles did not disappoint.
Fort Bend Christian took gold in nearly all the weekend’s events, highlighted by a complete sweep of the Girls Relays which included a State Record in the 4x100 (47.43s), along with the boys winning the 4x100.
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Suffice it to say, both FBCA girls and boys teams emerged as the TAPPS 5A State Champions (Girls: 138 pts, Boys: 120 pts), marking the second consecutive Title for the Girls’ team.
This also marks a big win for the Boys' group, given that they came back from a dropped baton mishap in the 4x200 Relay.
"I gathered all my guys right before it was time to check in for the 4-by-400," Minor said. "I told them 'Hey, this is what it's about. If you guys can get this, that means you earned it the hard way'. After that, they went out there and stepped up to the challenge and that means a lot to me, as a coach. But, it means so much more to them."
Individual Champions included sophomore Bayleigh Minor who took gold in the 200m dash (24.66s), while setting new state records in the triple jump (38’3’’) and the 400m dash (55.14s).
FBCA's Bayleigh MinorBradley C. Collier (VYPE)
Gold-Medalist Bryan Domino (Sr.) broke the Long Jump record (23-3.25), while State runner-up Matthew Brown (Sr.) set a new school record in the 100m dash (10.52s), and State runner-up Ivan Jimmy-Ducksworth also broke a school record for shot put (51’ 0.25’’).
FBCA's Bryan DominoBradley C. Collier (VYPE)
Only a few months after receiving last year’s Championship rings, the Eagles will have to make room in their constantly crowded trophy case back on campus.
"We're definitely moving in the right direction," said Minor. "I think we have the talent, a great coaching staff, and the kids are really buying in and committing to the craft. We're trying to build something of a dynasty and let it be known that Fort Bend Christian is a powerhouse."
Mission Accomplished.
Ivan Jimmy-Ducksworth
