Sport: Track & Field

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.

CCS Girls Track & Field Wins Fourth Straight State Championship

Winning a state championship is an incredible achievement—winning four in a row is truly exceptional. The Cypress Christian School girls track and field team accomplished just that, capturing their fourth consecutive state title and continuing a remarkable run of excellence.

Fueled by determination, hard work, and a relentless competitive spirit, the Lady Warriors rose to the occasion at the state meet. Despite challenging weather conditions, the team embraced the moment and delivered one of their strongest performances of the season. Every point proved critical, and the team’s depth and resilience were on full display.

Led by seniors Sophia Swanton and Mariana Van Dyk, the Lady Warriors once again demonstrated what it means to compete at the highest level. Numerous athletes contributed to the championship effort with outstanding performances across multiple events:

  • Sophia Swanton – State Runner-Up (Pole Vault), State Runner-Up (4x100m), 6th (100m), 6th (200m)
  • Mariana Van Dyk – State Runner-Up (Shot Put), 3rd (Discus)
  • Maddie Talkington – State Runner-Up (4x100m), 5th (100m), 6th (4x400m)
  • Kyra Davis – State Runner-Up (4x100m), 7th (100m)
  • Nicole Santos – State Champion (Triple Jump), State Champion (Long Jump), State Runner-Up (4x100m)
  • Sophie Fransen – 6th (4x400m)
  • Corrine Haudek – 6th (4x400m)
  • Conley Martin – 6th (4x400m)
  • Skylar Davis – 3rd (Shot Put), 6th (Discus)
  • Rachel Czagas – 8th (Long Jump)
  • Jadie Weatherly – 3rd (Pole Vault)

 

Boys Track & Field Finishes Fourth at State

The CCS boys track and field team also delivered an impressive performance, finishing fourth overall at the state meet. This marks a continued stretch of excellence, with the program placing in the top five for the past two seasons and previously winning back-to-back state championships in 2021 and 2022.

Battling injuries throughout the season, the Warriors showed grit and perseverance, refusing to make excuses and finishing strong against top competition.

Two standout performances highlighted the meet:

  • Adler Smith – Back-to-back State Champion (100m), State Runner-Up (200m), 4th (Pole Vault)
  • Gavin Snyder – State Champion (Pole Vault), setting a new state record at 15’6”, 5th (200m), 4th (4x400m)

 

Additional contributors included:

  • Parker Hirth – 6th (110m Hurdles), 8th (300m Hurdles), 4th (4x400m)
  • Ryu Tomita – 4th (4x400m)
  • Will Iler – 4th (4x400m)
  • Jacob Rauch – 3rd (Shot Put)
  • Andrew Owen – 4th (Shot Put)
  • Tucker Goodall – 3rd (Discus)
  • Owen Witschonke – 8th (Triple Jump)

 

The success of both programs reflects the dedication of our student-athletes, coaches, and the entire CCS community. We are proud of the way these Warriors compete—with excellence, perseverance, and character—and celebrate another outstanding season for CCS Track & Field. 

National Signing Day 2024

Approximately 7% of high school athletes go on to play college sports. These 10 Warrior athletes have signed letters of intent to play their sport at the next level in a class of 82 seniors. This is over 12% of the Class of 2024!

  • Mariana Van Dyk – Track & Field – Abilene Christian University
  • Parker Hirth – Track & Field – Texas A&M University – Kingsville
  • Caden Clinton – Gymnastics – University of Nebraska
  • Brody Johnson – Football – Oklahoma Baptist University
  • Jacob Rauch – Football – Colorado School of Mines
  • Jacob Lukaszewski – Baseball – Centenary College of Louisiana
  • Xavier Sanchez – Baseball – Howard Payne University
  • Brandon Williams – Baseball – East Texas Baptist University
  • Drew Mestayer – Baseball – East Texas Baptist University
  • Ameron Sheikh – Baseball – University of Texas – Dallas

Congratulations, Warriors! We are so proud of you!

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