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.

Eleven Cypress Christian School Student-Athletes Sign to Compete at the Collegiate Level

Cypress Christian School proudly celebrates 11 student-athletes who have signed National Letters of Intent to continue their athletic careers at the collegiate level. These signings represent years of dedication, perseverance and commitment to excellence both in competition and in the classroom, and they reflect the strength of CCS athletics and its mission to develop well-rounded student leaders.

Spring Signing Celebration

During a recent signing ceremony, six CCS athletes committed to compete at the next level:

  • Carson Basham – University of Oklahoma (Gymnastics)

  • Tucker Goodall – Ouachita Baptist University (Track & Field)

  • John Kelly – University of Kansas (Football)

  • Grayson Petru – Sam Houston State University (Golf)

  • Gavin Snyder – Eastern Illinois University (Track & Field)

  • Madeline Talkington – Stephen F. Austin University (Soccer)


Additional Collegiate Commitments

Two more Warriors later joined the list of collegiate signees:

  • Megan Smith – Angelina College (Softball)

  • Maximus Supplee – Hillsdale College (Football)


Final Signing Additions

The CCS athletics community recently celebrated three additional seniors who finalized their college commitments:

  • Tristan Fokken – Nelson University (Baseball)

  • Warren Haudek – Dallas College Mountain View (Baseball)

  • Kolton Kurek – Georgia Gwinnett College (Basketball)


A Remarkable Achievement for the Class

With these signings, 11 members of the senior class will go on to compete in college athletics, representing more than 14 percent of the graduating class. Nationally, only a small percentage of high school athletes advance to collegiate competition, making this accomplishment especially noteworthy.

These student-athletes exemplify the values Cypress Christian School seeks to instill in every student: discipline, perseverance, humility, teamwork and a commitment to honoring Christ in all they do. Their achievements are a testament to countless hours of training, support from families and coaches and a school community dedicated to nurturing both athletic and academic excellence.

Cypress Christian School congratulates these Warriors and looks forward to cheering them on as they represent CCS at the next level.

Warrior Softball is State Runner-Up!

The Cypress Christian Warriors softball team finished the season with its fourth consecutive trip to the TAPPS Final Four, where the team finished as state runner-up.

The Warriors came out swinging in their semifinal game against annual rival Holy Cross with a season-best offensive explosion, beating the Knights 23 to 12. Junior Megan Smith led the attack with four hits, including a homerun and four RBIs. Freshman Katelyn Bienko also had an inside-the-park grand slam, finishing the day with a team-best seven runs batted in.

The semfinal victory set up a championship game rematch with the Brook Hill Guard, the team the Warriors beat last season for Cypress Christian’s first state softball championship.  

Brook Hill jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the first on a two-run opposite-field homerun by Karmen

Miller. Miller, Brook Hill’s starting pitcher, kept Cypress Christian’s bats at bay, holding the Warriors to just three hits on the day. Warriors’ third baseman KK Smith had a pair of doubles, and senior shortstop Sarah Olenick also delivered a line drive single, but the Warriors’ hopes of a late rally came up short, and Brook Hill held on for a 3-0 win in the title game.

Audrey Petrowski, Megan Smith, KK Smith and Sarah Olenick were named to the TAPPS All-State Team. Petrowski was the winning pitcher in the victory over Holy Cross and only allowed two earned runs in the championship game. KK Smith led the team with six hits in the state tournament. Megan Smith hit for the cycle in the semifinal win, and Olenick contributed three hits and several outstanding defensive plays in the two games.

The Warriors, playing an extremely tough schedule this season, finished the year with a 19-14 record. In addition to their runner-up finish at the state championship, CCS won its district softball title for the fifth straight season.

School resumes Tuesday, January 27, 2026, as scheduled.