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Lady Warriors are STATE CHAMPIONS for the First Time in School History

CCS Warriors Ride Emotional Roller Coaster to State Softball Title

The Warriors softball team, after a divine twist of fortune, are TAPPS State Champions for the first time in school history!

CCS defeated Corpus Christi Incarnate Word 8-6 in the semifinals Friday to advance to the Division III title game against Bullard Brook Hill. The Warriors knocked off the Guard 5-1 in the championship game at Allan Saxe Field on the UT-Arlington campus on Saturday. The softball team’s first TAPPS championship would never have happened without divine intervention.

On Tuesday, the Warriors season, by all accounts, was dead and buried after their loss to Holy Cross-San Antonio, the two-time defending state champs, in the TAPPS Regionals. But their hopes were resurrected when Holy Cross was disqualified for using an ineligible player this season.

CCS Head Coach Jessi Harvey received the call on Thursday morning, the day before the state tournament was going to begin. “Things like this just don’t happen,” said Coach Harvey. “Going from being heartbroken Tuesday night, arranging uniform turn-in times on Wednesday, and then telling the girls they had at least one more day of softball on Thursday…it was an indescribable emotion of joy.”

Given new life, the Warriors rolled into Arlington relaxed and ready to capitalize on their second chance. “Since no one expected us to be there,” the Warriors first-year head coach added, “we told the girls that they were playing with ‘house money.’ And after explaining what that meant, I think it took the pressure off of them to just go out and play their best games ever….which they did!”

The girls jumped out of the gate with a three-run first inning against Corpus Christi Incarnate Word, sparked by Chloe Roberson’s two-run double. The senior catcher knocked in two more runs in the fourth inning to give CCS a 6-0 lead.

The Warriors backed starting pitcher Audrey Petrowski with outstanding plays in the field, including a rare 1-2-3-2 double play with two runners thrown out at the plate on the same play. Junior Sarah Olenick also played outstanding defense with several highlight reel plays to back her friend and teammate’s clutch pitching.

Incarnate Word wouldn’t give up easily though. The Lady Angels rallied with three runs in the sixth inning and two more in the bottom of the seventh to cut the lead to two runs. But junior Macie Dammeyer retired the last three batters in order to clinch CCS’ first ever appearance in the TAPPS softball championship game. Their opponent was Bullard Brook Hill, 22-3 coming into the title game.

The Lady Guard drew first blood with a solo homerun in the top of the first by star pitcher Karmen Miller. CCS answered right back in their first at-bat thanks to a two-run blast by senior third baseman Lucy Davis, her 10th homerun of the season.

The Columbia blue-clad Warriors padded their lead on a line drive by Olenick in the third inning that shot past the Brook Hill left fielder to the fence, allowing Olenick to race around the bases to make it 3-1. Two more runs would cross the plate in the fourth as a throwing error allowed freshman Corinne Keim and sophomore Kennedy Schwartz to scamper across home plate and give the Warriors a 5-1 lead.

From there, starting pitcher Audrey Petrowski took over, holding Brook Hill to just one hit over the final three frames. Outstanding plays by Davis, Olenick and Dammeyer backed Petrowski’s gritty effort in the pitching circle. And Petrowski struck out the final batter to close out the complete game pitching performance as her teammates swarmed to the middle of the field to celebrate the championship.

“I was in tears calling the pitches for that last batter. It all just kind of hit me in that moment that these girls had done it,” said Harvey after the emotional celebration. “They didn’t back down, they didn’t let the naysayers get in their heads. They went out and gave everything they had just like they’d done day in and day out this season.”

Chloe Roberson, Lucy Davis, Sarah Olenick and Audrey Petrowski were named to the TAPPS All-Tournament team for their outstanding play in the two games. Overall, CCS finished the historic season with a 20-3 record and the school’s first ever state championship in softball.

“God’s favor was definitely upon us as our girls got the timely hits and made outstanding defensive plays that stopped the other teams’ momentum,” said Coach Harvey, “This team is so special. They are so deserving of this, and I couldn’t have asked for a better group of girls to work with.”

Houston Chronicle Article – TAPPS state roundup: Cypress Christian wins baseball, softball titles (houstonchronicle.com)

Varsity Softball Bests 6A Public School

Audrey Petrowski made her first start as a CCS varsity pitcher against the Westside Wolves a memorable one for herself and her school. The freshman standout spun a seven-inning no-hitter as the Warriors beat Westside, a 6A public school, 5-2.

Petrowski struck out six and retired 14 batters in a row at one point. The Wolves lineup only managed to reach base in two innings as Petrowski mixed a sharp fastball with a variety of off-speed pitches to keep the Westside hitters off balance all evening.

Lucy Davis helped back the outstanding pitching effort with a homerun and three runs batted in. Megan Smith delivered two hits and scored two of the Warriors five runs.

CCS is off to a 9-2 start this season. The Warriors are seeking their third consecutive trip to the TAPPS 4A state tournament in May.

Warrior Softball Starts the Season with a Bang

The Cypress Christian Lady Warriors started off their season with a bang, turning a tight ballgame into a high-scoring offensive explosion, leading to a 17-6 win over Alpha Omega.

The Lions jumped out to a 3-0 lead in the top of the first, but CCS rallied to take a 4-3 lead in the bottom of the second on Megan Smith’s two-run double. Alpha Omega tied it 4-4 in the third inning and the score remained that way until the bottom of the fourth, when the Lady Warriors bats broke through in a big way.

Senior Lucy Davis’ two-run double off the centerfield fence was the biggest blow in a four-run fourth inning. The Warriors potent lineup added two more runs in the fifth and then put the game away, plating seven runs in the bottom of the sixth. Freshman Addison Koma sparked the rally with a three-run double and Davis’ towering three-run homer over the flagpole in left field ended the onslaught with a 17-6 run-rule victory.

Davis finished the night with five runs batted in and also picked up the victory with five solid innings pitched. Sophomore Megan Smith had three hits and three RBIs to help fuel the team’s offensive fireworks. Smith and sophomore Anna Fernandez backed Davis’ sharp pitching with strong defensive plays in the field.

The Lady Warriors (1-0) continue their non-district schedule with road trips to The Woodlands Christian and Austin Veritas coming up.

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Lady Warriors Headed to Final Four

The Lady Warriors softball team is headed back to the TAPPS 4A Division III Final Four for the second straight year thanks to a 13-1 win over Bay Area Christian in the regionals. CCS was led by two freshmen, Megan Smith and Kennedy Schwartz, who each went 3-for-3 at the plate. Anna Fernandez, another freshman and junior Maura Stricklin delivered two hits each to help power the Warriors’ 15-hit batting barrage.

Lucy Davis pitched a complete game, giving up just two hits on the day. Only one Bronco runner advanced past second base as the Warriors defense backed up Davis with outstanding play in the field. Shortstop Sarah Olenick made the play of the day, diving to stop a hard grounder up the middle and slinging the ball to first just in time for the final out of the game, bringing the CCS faithful to their feet in celebration. CCS is now 25-4.

CCS vs. Holy Cross of San Antonio (defending 4A State Champions)
Friday, May 20, 1 p.m.
Allan Saxe Field, University of Texas at Arlington, 1400 Maverick, Arlington, TX 76013

Click here for more details including tickets, facility map, game program and livestream link through TAPPS TV.

Lady Warriors are Undefeated District Champions Second Year in a Row

The CCS Lady Warriors softball team wrapped up another district championship with an 18-3 win at Northland on Tuesday.

Freshman Megan Smith led the way with four RBIs, including an inside-the-park homerun and two triples. Freshman Sarah Olenick, senior Makaylah Williams and Junior Chloe Roberson each added three hits of their own, as the Warriors banged out 18 hits in the win.

Junior pitcher Lucy Davis and freshman Kennedy Schwartz teamed up to hold Northland’s batters to just two hits as the Lady Warriors completed district play undefeated for the second year in a row.

Cypress Christian is 20-2-1 heading into the TAPPS Division III playoffs which begin in two weeks.

Lady Warriors Undefeated in District Play

The Lady Warriors softball team extended its winning streak to eight games, sweeping a district doubleheader with Faith West on Tuesday.

Cypress Christian took game one by a score of 19-1 as sophomore Macy Murray led the way with three hits and five RBIs. Junior Lucy Davis pitched four innings of one-hit ball for the victory, retiring the final eight batters she faced to wrap up the win.

The Warriors offensive barrage continued in game two as Davis, freshman Megan Smith and sophomore Sarah Olenick all homered in the first inning to stake the Warriors to an 8-0 lead. Freshman pitcher Kennedy Schwartz added an inside-the-park homerun later as the girls lit up the scoreboard with 18 hits and a 23-9 win.

Cypress Christian is undefeated in district play and 19-2-1 overall heading into its final district game on Tuesday, April 19, at Northland.

Lady Warriors Win District Opener

The Lady Warriors softball team opened district play with a 22-8 win over Northland Christian School on Tuesday evening. The girls broke open a tight ballgame in the bottom of the fourth, batting around twice and scoring 15 runs before making their third out.

Senior Makaylah Williams circled the bases twice in the big inning, taking advantage of fielding mistakes after laying down a perfect bunt and, later that inning, scoring on an inside-the-park homerun. Sophomore shortstop Sarah Olenick and junior outfielder Melody Janz each crossed the plate four times in the victory and junior pitcher Lucy Davis led the offense with three hits and four RBIs.

The Lady Warriors are 16-2-1 this season and have won eight of their last nine after beating Northland and edging John Cooper High School 11-9 late last week.

Lady Warriors on a Hot Streak

The hot streak continues for the Lady Warriors softball team as they vanquished Veritas Academy last week, 20-5, and then shut out Frassati Catholic this week, 15-0.

Chloe Roberson led the way with four hits, including her second home run of the season, in Cypress Christian’s win over Veritas on March 24. Sarah Olenick added five RBIs in the Warriors’ highest scoring game so far this season, while Lucy Davis struck out eight batters in four innings for the victory.

On March 29, the Warriors shut down the Frassati Falcons with a combined shutout from pitchers Macie Dammeyer and Kennedy Schwartz. Jessica Atkins and Bella Henslee each knocked in three runs to keep the Warriors’ potent offense rolling.

The Warriors are now 12-1-1 over their last 14 games, outscoring their opponents during that stretch by a combined score of 146-71. They open their district schedule at home against Northland Christian on Tuesday, April 5. Come out and support our Lady Warriors!

Lady Warriors Softball Returns with a Bang

The Lady Warriors Softball team returned from Spring Break with a bang, scoring 12 runs in the first inning en route to a 15-9 win over St. Francis Episcopal.

The first inning barrage included a bases-loaded triple from junior Cayden Tate, one of four triples and eight hits in the inning as the Warriors sent 16 batters to the plate. Junior Chloe Roberson and sophomore Macie Dammeyer contributed three hits on the night to help power Cypress Christian’s offensive onslaught.

Freshman Kennedy Schwartz started and pitched a complete game, and junior Lucy Davis and sophomore Sarah Olenick backed her with stellar defense as the Lady Warriors improved to 12-2-1 on the season.

Lady Warriors Win Tournament

The Cypress Christian Lady Warriors softball team captured the championship in the First Baptist Christian Academy Softball Tournament last weekend.

CCS went 4-0 in the tournament with wins over St. Francis Episcopal, Frassati, Concordia Lutheran and First Baptist Christian Academy. Senior Makaylah Williams led the way with five hits in the tournament and Junior Pitcher Lucy Davis registered three wins. Davis also clubbed her first home run of the season in a 7-5 victory over St. Francis Episcopal.

The Lady Warriors are now 8-1 on the season heading into the Latexo Invitational Softball Tournament in Crockett this weekend.

Lady Warriors are 3-1

The Cypress Christian Lady Warriors softball team improved to 3-1 with a 16-1 win over Frassati Catholic School on Tuesday evening.

Junior Lucy Davis led the way with three hits and five RBIs, including a bases-loaded double as the visiting Warriors sent 16 batters to the plate in a 10-run fourth inning outburst. Junior shortstop Chloe Roberson scored twice in that inning and reached base in all four of her plate appearances in the game, scoring four runs.

Freshman Megan Smith and Sophomore Macy Murray each had two hits as well, part of a 13-hit onslaught for the Lady Warriors, who look to improve their record this weekend at the First Baptist Christian Academy Tournament in Pasadena.

Lady Warriors Defeat Incarnate Word Academy

The Cypress Christian Lady Warriors rallied back from a pair of six-run deficits for another exciting comeback victory, beating Incarnate Word Academy 18-16 and improving their record to 2-0.

After falling in a 6-0 hole in the first inning, the Warriors got on the scoreboard in the second thanks to Macy Murray’s solo homer, a rocket launched into a stiff wind blowing in from the outfield. That homerun was the first of four RBI’s on the night for the sophomore first baseman.

The Warriors evened the ledger at 6-6 in the third inning, thanks n part to back-to-back extra-base hits by Chloe Roberson and Lucy Davis and a game-tying RBI single from Melody Janz.

Trailing by six runs again in the sixth inning, the Warriors stormed back to take the lead for good with their home fans cheering them on. Macie Dammeyer knocked in three runs with a liner to left field to start the comeback. Roberson and Davis followed with back-to-back triples to put the Warriors in front to stay.

Freshman Kennedy Schwartz picked up the win in relief of Dammeyer. Schwartz pitched three innings and, backed by several solid defensive plays from her teammates, didn’t allow a ball to leave the infield over the final two frames as the Warriors came back for their second win in a row to start the 2022 season.

Lady Warriors Open the Season with a Win

The Cypress Christian Lady Warriors softball team won its season opener Tuesday night, beating the Westside Wolves 8 to 4 on a chilly night at CCS.

The Warriors lineup came back from a 4-0 deficit, scoring seven runs in a decisive fourth inning. Sophomore shortstop Macie Dammeyer got the scoring started with a clutch two-run single to centerfield. Junior Chloe Roberson delivered a line drive to left field to tie the game 4-4. Junior Lucy Davis then put the Warriors in front to stay with a two-run double over the centerfielder’s head, Davis’ second double of the night.

Davis pitched a complete game, giving up just four hits and striking out 10 batters. Roberson, Senior Makaylah Williams and Junior Maura Stricklin delivered outstanding plays in the field to back Davis, as she held the Wolves lineup without a hit over her last four innings for the win.

The Warriors play their next game at home on Tuesday, February 15, against First Baptist Christian Academy-Pasadena. Game time is 6 p.m.