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Track & Field Season Ends with Two TAPPS State Championships

The 2026 track & field season will be remembered as one of the finest in Cypress Christian School history. From record-breaking performances at the district meet to two TAPPS state championships, the Warriors demonstrated determination, perseverance and excellence throughout the postseason.

District Success Sends 17 Warriors to Regionals

The postseason began at the TAPPS 5A District 4 Championships, where Warrior athletes delivered outstanding performances across two days of competition. Nearly every Cypress Christian School athlete recorded a personal best, reflecting months of hard work and dedication.

The district meet featured two new school records. Sierra Davey broke the school record in the 800-meter run, while the boys 4×200-meter relay set a new school record while qualifying for regionals as the top seed.

By the conclusion of the meet, 17 Warrior athletes had qualified for the TAPPS 5A South Regional Championships in San Antonio.

Regional Qualifiers

Girls

4×100 Relay
Rachel Czagas, Kyra Davis, Avery Burks and Keaton Dotson

4×200 Relay
Rachel Czagas, Avery Burks, Jordyn Buswell and Keaton Dotson

Individual qualifiers included:

  • Kyra Davis – 100 meters
  • Sierra Davey – 800 meters
  • Danyel Joseph – 300-meter hurdles
  • Lydia Duphorne – Shot Put
  • Sade Faleye – Discus
  • Jordyn Buswell – High Jump
  • Katherine Cooper – Pole Vault
  • Rachel Czagas – Long Jump
  • Jordyn Buswell – Triple Jump

Boys

4×100 Relay
Ryu Tomita, Michael Turner, Gabe Pandosh and Dyson Zarro

4×200 Relay
Ryu Tomita, Michael Turner, Gabe Pandosh and Dyson Zarro

Individual qualifiers included:

  • Michael Turner – 100 meters
  • Ryu Tomita – 200 meters
  • Dyson Zarro – 300-meter hurdles
  • Dyson Zarro – Long Jump
  • Maximus Payton – Long Jump

Warriors Shine on the State Stage

The season reached its unforgettable conclusion at the TAPPS State Track & Field Championships, where the Warriors brought home two state championships while continuing to rewrite the Cypress Christian School record book.

The boys 4×200-meter relay team of Ryu Tomita, Michael Turner, Gabe Pandosh and Dyson Zarro captured the TAPPS State Championship, setting a new school record of 1:29.29 in one of the fastest performances in program history.

Rachel Czagas also earned a TAPPS State Championship in the long jump, soaring 17 feet, 6.75 inches to claim the state title and cap an exceptional season.

A Season of Excellence

While the state championships highlighted the season, the success of the 2026 Warriors extended far beyond medals and records. Nearly every athlete achieved personal bests throughout the postseason, demonstrating the culture of hard work and continuous improvement that defines Cypress Christian School athletics.

“This team competed with incredible heart from the first meet of the season to the final event at state,” said Coach Williams. “Watching our athletes continue to improve, support one another and glorify God through their efforts made this an unforgettable season. I’m proud of every athlete who represented Cypress Christian School with excellence.”

Congratulations to every member of the 2026 Warrior Track & Field program. From district competition to the state podium, your commitment, perseverance and teamwork resulted in one of the most successful seasons in school history. Warrior Nation celebrates each of you and looks forward to what the future holds for Cypress Christian School 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.