CCS Archery Team Concludes Outstanding 2026 Season with State and National Success
The Cypress Christian School Archery Team enjoyed one of its most successful seasons to date, competing in both Texas 4-H and Texas Field Archery Association (TFAA) tournaments while continuing to grow the program through mentorship, sportsmanship and competitive excellence.
Throughout the season, the Warriors welcomed students with a wide range of experience. Some athletes discovered archery for the first time, while others competed at an advanced level across Texas. Experienced team members also invested in younger archers by mentoring elementary student Travis Pereira, helping him successfully begin his own competitive archery journey.
Success at the State Level
Competitive archers Ava Gonzalez, Kyler Khuong, Jeykei Ortiguero and Brandon Trieu represented Cypress Christian School throughout the year, earning numerous top-three finishes in both 4-H and TFAA competition.
The team’s season was highlighted at the Texas Field Archery Association State Championships, where:
Ava Gonzalez won the Freestyle Limited Recurve State Championship.
Kyler Khuong placed fifth in the Freestyle Limited Recurve division.
Brandon Trieu placed fifth in the Barebow Recurve division.
The team also competed in the Texas 4-H Indoor State Games before qualifying for additional summer competition.
Ava Gonzalez Excels on the National Stage
The season concluded with an extraordinary accomplishment as Class of 2026 graduate Ava Gonzalez represented both Texas and Cypress Christian School at the National 4-H Shooting Sports Championships in Grand Island, Nebraska.
Competing alongside the Texas Recurve Archery Team, Ava faced many of the nation’s top youth archers representing 18 states.
Her results included:
Field Competition: Team Texas – 1st Place, Ava – 1st Individually
FITA Competition: Team Texas – 3rd Place, Ava – 1st Individually
3-D Competition: Team Texas – 2nd Place, Ava – 11th Individually
Overall: Team Texas – 2nd Place, Ava – 3rd Overall
While her accomplishments on the range were impressive, Ava also represented Cypress Christian School with humility and Christlike character throughout the competition. Coaches, parents and fellow competitors consistently praised her kindness, encouragement and sportsmanship, reflecting the values that define Warrior athletics.
Building More Than Archers
The CCS Archery program continues to emphasize far more than competitive success. Through mentorship, discipline, perseverance and Christ-centered leadership, students develop confidence and lifelong skills while learning to honor God through both victory and adversity.
“This season was a wonderful reflection of our program’s growth,” said Mrs. Debra Gonzalez, archery coach. “Whether students were competing for the first time or representing Texas on the national stage, every archer demonstrated dedication, sportsmanship and a desire to honor Christ. I’m incredibly proud of what this team accomplished and excited about the future of our program.”
Congratulations to the entire Cypress Christian School Archery Team on an outstanding season. Warrior Nation celebrates your achievements and looks forward to seeing what God has in store in the years ahead.
Students interested in joining the CCS Archery Team are encouraged to contact Mrs. Debra Gonzalez for more information about next season.
Ava Gonzalez
Cypress Christian School Celebrates Six Student-Athletes on National Signing Day
Cypress Christian School proudly celebrated National Signing Day on Wednesday, February 4, recognizing six student-athletes who committed to continue their athletic careers at the collegiate level. This milestone reflects years of dedication, perseverance and excellence both in the classroom and in competition.
The following CCS student-athletes signed to compete at the next level:
- Brayden Dawson – East Texas Baptist University (Football)
- Croix Farmer – Seminole State Junior College (Baseball)
- Ava Gonzalez – Texas A&M University (Archery)
- Zoie Lillie – Russell Sage College (Basketball)
- Audrey Petrowski – Oklahoma Baptist University (Softball)
- Ryu Tomita – Hulman Institute of Technology (Football)
Nationally, only about 7 percent of high school athletes go on to compete in college athletics. In a senior class of 70 students, these six Warriors represent 9 percent of the Class of 2026, an impressive reflection of the strength of CCS athletics and the commitment of its student-athletes.
Beyond athletic achievement, these students exemplify the values Cypress Christian School strives to instill: discipline, character, leadership and a pursuit of excellence that honors Christ. Their accomplishments are the result of countless hours of hard work, support from families and coaches and a school community dedicated to developing the whole student.
Cypress Christian School congratulates these six Warriors and looks forward to cheering them on as they represent CCS at the collegiate level.
