Sport: Boys Basketball

Elementary Basketball Night

The CCS basketball programs were pleased to offer our first Elementary Basketball Night last week. It was a festive and fun atmosphere as we celebrated our fourth and fifth-grade teams and cheered on the future stars of the basketball program while they performed at the halftime of the games. Their energy and enthusiasm propelled both teams to victory vs. Logos Prep.

Varsity Boys Basketball Advance to Regionals

Varsity Boys Basketball Advance to Regionals

Varsity boys basketball won the area round of the playoffs on Tuesday, February 14. The team defeated the Geneva School of Boerne to advance to Saturday’s regional game against Veritas Academy of Austin. The game is Saturday, February 18 at 6 p.m. at Allen Academy in Bryan-College Station. Coach Rory Coleman says, “We are thankful for the hard work and efforts the boys have put into this season. All the glory and praise goes to God.”

 

 

Varsity Girls Basketball Finish Third in District

Varsity Girls Basketball Finish Third in District

Varsity girls basketball earned a spot in the TAPPS 4A playoffs for the third straight year. They finished this season as third in district, losing Tuesday in the Area round of playoffs to Incarnate Word Academy-Corpus Christi. Addi McLain led the team with 13 points and dominated the post position. Sarah Olenick contributed with 10 points, closing in the score in the third quarter to one point after an amazing 3-pointer! This was definitely one of the team’s best-played games all season.

This was Coach Daija Coleman’s first year as head coach. She said, “I couldn’t be prouder of the way the girls worked together and used their God-given blessings on the court.”

Middle School Girls Basketball 2023

Middle School Girls Basketball 2023

The theme of the Lady Warriors basketball program for the 2022-2023 season has been Elevate-to rise above and utilize the gifts the Lord has gifted each player and coach in order to work together to be successful. The MS girls basketball program wrapped up their season with an awards and celebration time on Monday, February 6, 2023. Each player was given a certificate to recognize the character trait the coaches most observed being developed in her throughout the season.

The C team finished strong with a competitive last game on January 24 against St. Mark’s Episcopal. The B team finished second in the south in the HAPS division II bracket when they fell short of a win in the semi-final game to advance to the championship game. The A team finished first in the HAPS division I bracket with a solid win over Covenant Christian School in Conroe.

Players were also recognized for their leadership in several key areas which helped to Elevate the teams to have successful seasons.

 

A Team award recipients, pictured left to right:

Elevate Award – Katie Hirth

Defensive Player – Kyra Davis

Warrior Award – Elizabeth Montalbano

Offensive Player – Audrey Petru

Warrior Award – Lydia Duphorne

Timothy Award – Isabella LeSpade

Coach Tate

B Team award recipients, pictured left to right:

Offensive Player – Jolie DeLongchamp

Timothy Award – Faith Laidlaw

Defensive Player – Ava Rizzutto

Most Improved – Evan Neelen 

Coach Dimitric Murph (Coach D)

Warrior Award – Sloan Tucker

Sportsmanship – Addison Wilhelm

C Team award recipients, pictured left to right:

Timothy Award – Claire Berens (not pictured) 

Offensive Player – Cora Aguirre 

Most Improved – Mallory Fivecoat

Coach Wilhelm

Warrior Award – Dany Joseph 

Defensive Player – Michaela Smith

MS Boys Basketball Awards Program

MS Boys Basketball Awards Program

Middle school boys basketball had their team awards program on Monday, January 31, to cap off the 2022-2023 season.

A Team award recipients, pictured from left to right:

Jacoby Tackett – Most Improved Award

Levi Hroch – Timothy Award

Philip Belanger – Defensive Award

Brandon Trieu – Sportsmanship Award

Matthew Belanger – Warrior Award

Ben Cearley – Team MVP

Luke Sengbusch – Offensive Award

B Team award recipients, pictured from left to right:

Houston Davis – Team MVP

Raleigh Durham – Offensive Award

Perry Dziubarczyk – Timothy Award

Colten McMullen – Defensive Award

Jackson Connelly – Sportsmanship Award

Uriel Smith – Warrior Award

Reagan Laidlaw – Most Improved Award

C Team award recipients, pictured from left to right:

Hunter Wanic – Offensive Award and Team MVP

Cory Crawford – Timothy Award

Lucas Wolfswinkel – Defensive Award

Landon Hamm – Most Improved Award

Jett Ligon – Warrior Award

Brayden Briker – Sportsmanship Award

HAPS Championship Game

HAPS Championship Game

Congratulations to the MS B Team boys basketball team and Coach Austin on having a stellar season and making it to the HAPS Division 2 championship game. It was a competitive game from start to finish with our Warriors coming up just short of the win falling to the Legacy Prep Lions 39-33. Throughout the game, the boys battled through injuries, sickness and foul trouble, but they never gave up. This was evident by all in attendance as even a Legacy Prep parent complimented our boys on how well they were coached and how hard they played. We are so proud of all the boys and look forward to building on what was accomplished this season for next year.

MS Boys Basketball Season

MS Boys Basketball Season

The CCS middle school boys basketball program competes in the Houston Area Private School Conference (HAPS) and is comprised of an A, B and C teams. Each team began its season back in November 2022 and now has culminated the last week of January 2023.

C Team was led this year by Coach Ken Rose. B Team was led by Coach Brad Austin and A Team was led by Coach Craig Cleveland. Players on all three teams worked hard each week in practice to improve their skills and understanding of the game. The hard work in practice was evident on the court as you could see growth and improvement with each game.

The C Team started their season off strong and maintained stellar play all season long finishing with a 12-3 overall record and only one loss in conference play. Similar to C Team, the B Team also started their season on a strong note finishing with a 13-2 overall record and going 8-0 in conference play. B Team’s outstanding conference play also earned them a spot in the season-ending playoffs.

The A Team had a lot of new faces on the team this year and had to learn how to play and compete with each other. Although they did not start off the season the way they planned, A Team found some team chemistry and won the last five games of the season finishing with an overall record of 8-10.

The middle school coaching staff is proud of all the players and their accomplishments this season. It has been an honor to coach each one of them, and we look forward to next season.

Go, Warriors!

 

Lady Warriors Finish Season in the Elite Eight

Lady Warriors Finish Season in the Elite Eight

The Lady Warriors ended their season as a part of the Elite Eight in TAPPS 4A, losing in a close game in the regional round to Lutheran High School, San Antonio.

The Lady Warriors earned second place in TAPPS 4A District 4, Bi-District Champions, Area Champions and Regional finalists. Other honors earned by the team and players:

  • All-District, First Team:
    • Lynden Yough (Sr.)
    • Sarah Olenick (So.)
    • Addi McLain (So.)
    • Cayden Tate (Jr.)
    • Grace Macune (Sr.)
  • All-District, Second Team:
    • Stacey Muthoka (Sr.)
    • Emersyn Smith (So.)
    • Aleah Dziubarczyk (Fr.)
    • Sophia Wanic (Fr)
  • Juniors and seniors earning Academic All-State honors:
    • Lynden Yough
    • Grace Macune
    • Stacey Muthoka
    • Cayden Tate
  • All-State in 4A:
    • Lynden Yough – Second Team
    • Sarah Olenick – Honorable Mention
  • JV Team Honors:
    • Caroline Tate – Most Valuable Player
    • Rachel Austin – Timothy Award
    • Sophia Wanic – Warrior Award
  • Varsity Team Honors:
    • Lynden Yough and Sarah Olenick – Most Valuable Players
    • Stacey Muthoka – Timothy Award
    • Addi McLain and Cayden Tate – Warrior Award
    • Grace Macune – Leadership Award
    • Aleah Dziubarczyk – Rookie of the Year
  • 500 POINT CLUB – Sarah Olenick
  • 1,000 POINT CLUB -Lynden Yough

Congratulations on an incredible season and for a great finish! Be prepared to go even further next year!

 

Varsity Boys Basketball is on to Regionals

Varsity Boys Basketball is on to Regionals

Varsity boys basketball defeated Veritas Academy Austin on Tuesday night to advance to the regional round. We are thankful to God for all the success He has allowed us to have this season.

Regional Playoffs vs. Westbury Christian

  • Friday, February 25
  • 7 p.m.
  • University of St. Thomas

Lady Warriors Basketball Headed to Regionals

Lady Warriors Basketball Headed to Regionals

The Lady Warriors won the area round of TAPPS 4A basketball playoffs on Tuesday, defeating First Baptist Christian Academy, Pasadena, at Emery Weiner High School. The Lady Warriors were led by Lynden Yough, Addi McLain, Sarah Olenick and Cayden Tate, all scoring in double digits as they played hard, winning 55-33. The team followed the game plan holding FBCA’s best player to only one basket all night. This team, though young, is making a mark, winning the area round, and moving on to the Elite Eight.

Please encourage, cheer on and pray for our Lady Warriors!

Regional Playoffs vs. Lutheran High School, San Antonio

  • Saturday, February 26
  • 3 p.m.
  • Giddings High School 

Varsity Boys Basketball are Undefeated District Champions!

Varsity Boys Basketball are Undefeated District Champions!

Varsity boys basketball finished the regular season as undefeated district champions for the first time since 2007!

Come out to cheer them on at home for their first playoff game on Tuesday, February 22 at 6 p.m. vs. Veritas Christian.

Congratulations, Warriors!

 

Varsity Girls Basketball are District Runners-Up!

Varsity Girls Basketball are District Runners-Up!

The Lady Warriors finished the season as district runners-up!

Come out to support them in the area round of the playoffs vs. Pasadena First Baptist on Tuesday, February 22 at 6 p.m. Since both teams finished second in their districts, the game will be played at a neutral site – Emery Weiner High School, 9825 Stella Link Rd., Houston, TX 77025.

Tickets will be sold at the door – Adults $8, Students $5. Only TAPPS passes accepted. Cypress will be the visiting team. Wear your Columbia blue and navy!!!

Way to go, Lady Warriors!

 

Middle School Boys Basketball Awards

Middle School Boys Basketball Awards

The middle school boys basketball team had their team awards program Saturday in the East Gym.

The middle school boys A Team was coached by Craig Cleveland.

Award winners (pictured left to right):

William Iler – Defensive Award

James Reeves – Warrior Award

Charles Rizzutto – Warrior Award

Ben Cearley – Most Improved Award

Finn Howren – Offensive Award and MVP

Blake Hummel – Timothy Award (not pictured)

The middle school boys B Team was coached by Ryan Leatch.

Award winners (pictured left to right):

Matthew Belanger – Warrior Award

Damian Reyna – Offensive Award and MVP

Philip Belanger – Defensive Award 

Kyler Khuong – Timothy Award (not pictured)

Brandon Trieu – Most Improved Award (not pictured)

The middle school boys C Team was coached by Darryl Phipps.

Award winners (pictured left to right):

Perry Dziubarczyk – Offensive Award

Jackson Connelly – Timothy Award

Uriel Smith – Warrior Award

Houston Davis – Defensive Award and MVP

Maximus Payton – Most Improved (not pictured)

MS Girls Basketball Teams in the Playoffs

MS Girls Basketball Teams in the Playoffs

The middle school girls basketball program has had a great season with both teams advancing to the playoffs. The B-Team girls are first in their district and host Covenant Christian Academy in the West Gym tonight. The A-Team girls are second in their district and will travel to Huntsville to play Alpha Omega.

Winning teams will advance to the championship game that will be played on Saturday, January 29.

 

Lady Warriors Serve Mission of Yahweh

Lady Warriors Serve Mission of Yahweh

Before the Christmas break, the Lady Warriors basketball team went shopping together for the children of Mission of Yahweh, a mission organization in Northwest Houston, that they serve each Christmas. Each girl brings a cash donation and the team pools the money and takes the shopping list for the children to Wal-Mart to purchase much-needed gifts for the 150 children the mission serves. They had a great time shopping, but more importantly, the girls were able to give to those in need out of their hearts. It was a wonderful opportunity to serve once more and put words into action.

Girls High School Basketball Teams Compete Well

Girls High School Basketball Teams Compete Well

The Lady Warriors basketball program really stepped out this past weekend as the junior varsity girls traveled to Conroe Lifestyle to compete in a varsity-level girls private school basketball tournament. There were definitely challenges ahead as the entirely ninth -grade team faced tough opponents in pool play on Thursday. However, on Saturday the girls, led by Caroline Tate, Sophia Wanic and Nicole Santos, fell into the consolation bracket facing Lifestyle Christian varsity and coming away with a strong win. In the afternoon, the team played the Faith West varsity girls for the consolation championship game and came away with another win. Caroline Tate earned All-Tournament honors! Every player on the team improved in their play and worked together as a team. It was quite impressive that freshmen girls could come up with a plaque in a varsity tournament, which really speaks well for the future.

Our varsity team traveled to Flatonia High School near San Antonio to participate as the only private school in a public school round robin tournament. The Lady Warriors played six games, two a day, facing, 2-2A schools, 1-3A school, 2-4A schools and 1-1A school in a very competitive tournament. Each team was a school we had never faced before and they were unique in their style of play so the seven-member team had to focus on new strategies and defense to be effective in the tough competition. The Lady Warriors came out with a 4-2 record and earned second-place honors overall with Lynden Yough being chosen for All-Tournament honors. The entire team improved daily with the new competition, and learned how important good attitudes and staying focused are to the team. Every player improved and we saw many bright spots with Addi McLain scoring 29 points and pulling down 22 rebounds in the last game of the tournament. It was a tremendous opportunity for the team to continue to grow together and learn what it takes to make a team really work.

This Friday, December 17, our JV girls and varsity girls will host Iola High School (2A) in basketball action with one more game before the Christmas break. The JV girls will play at 4:30 p.m. and the varsity girls will play at 6 p.m. Come on out and cheer them on as we continue to prepare for the goals of our season. District play begins January 25.

Varsity Boys Basketball Serves & JV Competes

Varsity Boys Basketball Serves & JV Competes

Last Saturday, the high school boys basketball program partnered with the Theta Chi Chapter of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity to distribute over 80 turkeys to families in need. Varsity basketball boys, along with Coach Rory and Coach Kenny, delivered the turkeys to four Houston-area churches. A big thank you to the CCS families who made this event a blessing and success.

During the same weekend, Coach Austin and Coach LeSpade merged the JV boys basketball teams and participated in the Galveston O’Connell Thanksgiving Classic and brought home third place.

Basketball Season is Off to a Great Start

Basketball Season is Off to a Great Start

The boys varsity basketball team has worked so hard to get to where they are. They won the home opener against Frassati Catholic High School with a score of 43-34. We are excited about the future!

Lady Warrior Basketball is up and running with two high school teams this year. We have a JV team for the first time in a few years and these girls are already 2-1, learning every day. The varsity team came up with a great win against Frassati Catholic High School, 65-55, on November 16. The teams will be traveling to Tyler for a tournament this weekend. We are looking forward to a fun season!