CONCORDIA LUTHERAN

The offseason culminated in the Spring Game last week for Concordia Lutheran as new coach Willie Amendola installed his program.

The most important ingredient in a healthy football program is leadership.

When Concordia Lutheran hired Willie Amendola out of retirement as its next football coach, the state of Texas took notice.

Former Concordia Lutheran standout Ke’Bryan Hayes has signed an 8-year, $70 million contract with a 9th year option with the Pittsburgh Pirates, a league source has confirmed to KPRC 2 Sports. The contract is the largest all-time in total value for the Pittsburgh Pirates organization.

VYPE’s Matt Malatesta recently caught up with Concordia Lutheran and one of the top Pole Vaulter’s in the country Ryley Klefstad to talk about the season and more!! Check Out this VYPE Campus Rapid Fire Video!!!

The 2022 High School baseball season is underway and Concordia Lutheran is playing some good baseball on the diamond so far this Season.

The 2022 high school Baseball season has started and Concordia Lutheran is off to a hot start coming off a State Championship game appearance last year.

TWCA and Concordia Lutheran duked it out on the Baseball Diamond for the second time this season with TWCA pulling out the victory 1-0 tying the series 1-1. Both teams are set for big year’s and expected to make big runs to State!

CONCORDIA LUTHERAN SENIOR SEAN FITZPATRICK ENJOYS WHAT HE CALLS THE “EVERCHANGING INTRICACIES” OF BASEBALL.

HOUSTON - For the sixth time in the last eight seasons, Concordia Lutheran is heading to the TAPPS Final Four.

Concordia Lutheran grad Adam Oller has gone from almost retired to on the cusp of cementing a spot in the major leagues with the New York Mets.

Click the link below or “keep reading” to watch these Texas High School Basketball matchups on Friday, January 7:

HOUSTON – Concordia Lutheran has continued its hot start to the year and did so in the 2021 Houston Private School Classic last week at Second Baptist School.

Concordia Lutheran got their man.

Click the link below or “keep reading” to watch this Texas High School Basketball match-up on Tuesday, December 7:

Check out this interview with Bobby Lindquist of Concordia Lutheran:

Concordia Lutheran has been a hot-bed for baseball prospects. Under the late coach Rick Lynch, the Crusaders have developed some tremendous college talent and even some professionals.

HOUSTON - It was a busy Wednesday at Concordia Lutheran as the first National Signing Day of the 2021-2022 season took place.

Watch below as Matt talks with Concordia Lutheran’s Head Tennis Coach Mike Schatz:

New Concordia Lutheran coach Branden Smeltzer is a self-proclaimed numbers nerd.

FRESHMEN CAN BE FRESHMEN, AM I RIGHT?

WHEN THEY WERE GROWING UP, YOU COULD FIND RJ, SOPHIA AND HOWIE KEENE PLAYING TOGETHER.

The Spring was Loaded with Exciting Action. From Baseball and Lacrosse to Golf and Track, Sader Nation was in Full Bloom with Tons of Big Plays and Accomplishments.

The Winter Sports of Basketball, Soccer and Swimming Got Us Through the Holidays and Beyond. Boys' Hoops Reached the State Final Four, While the Girls Fought Through Injury. Soccer Reached the Postseason, While the Swim Season was Cut Short Due to COVID.

Football, Volleyball and Cross Country Athletes Headlined the 2020 Fall Season, Which Was Full of Accolades and Highlights.

The 2021 TAPPS baseball playoffs are in full swing with opening-round games happening earlier this week.

Concordia Lutheran made a change inside the volleyball program turning the reigns over to Brandon Smeltzer.

Concordia Lutheran fared well at the District Tournament with both teams placing in the top five! The Girls team placed second overall, with Avery Csernik placing first individually, shooting an 89, and Abby Plagens placing fifth, shooting a 95. The Boys team placed fourth overall, with Carson Huwyler placing third individually, shooting a 75.

We had 49 total PRs Set: 10 girls, 39 boys, 4 of whom PR'ed in two events. Only three meets remain–Cooper Invitational, Nick Finnigan Invitational, and the SPC Zone Meet. VARSITY GIRLS SOFTBALL3/26 at St. Johns* • 17-7 LCooper stayed in it until the end, but St. John's pulled away late for a 17-7 victory. Dragons stole four bases during the game as two players stole more than one with Ally Flinn leading the way with two. Coach Nicole Hedden: We jumped on the Mavericks early but lost focus and had too many errors to stay in the game.

This Spring the VYPE Media team traveled out to Concordia Lutheran for the Concordia Lutheran 2021 VYPE Spring Media Day. We had the pleasure of sitting down with the talented athletes and coaches at Concordia Lutheran to take you inside the program. Get ready for the season as VYPE goes to the Coaches Corner with Concordia Lutheran Track & Field Coach Jacob Vasquez! CLICK HERE TO ORDER PHOTOS

There is so much fun to be had at a VYPE Media Day! From team and individual pictures, social media shout-outs, and video interviews it is all there for the student-athlete to feel like a superstar! VYPE traveled out to Concordia Lutheran for the Concordia Lutheran 2021 VYPE Spring Media Day. Check out the Behind the Scenes Video!

(Copyright (c) 2021 VYPE - All rights reserved)Through the Lens: Concordia Lutheran Spring Media DayThe VYPE Media team traveled out to Concordia Lutheran earlier this year for the Concordia 2021 Spring Media Day. VYPE captured images of the top spring sport athletes. Check out some of our favorite pics below!

VARSITY GIRLS SOFTBALLNext up for Dragon Girls Softball:March 24 vs. St. Andrew's Episcopal*, 2 p.m.March 26 at St. John's*, 4:30 p.m. VARSITY BOYS BASEBALL3/15 at St. Johns XXIII • 4-0 L3/16 at Concordia Lutheran • 3-2 L3/16 at Concordia Lutheran • 7-4 L3/17 at Tomball Kings • 17-7 LNext up for Dragon Boys Baseball:March 24 vs. Lutheran South, 6 p.m.March 27 vs St. Andrew's Episcopal*, 12 p.m.March 27 vs St. Stephen's Episcopal*, 4 p.m.April 1 vs. Houston Christian*, 6 p.m. VARSITY TENNISNext up for Dragon Tennis:March 24 at Kinkaid*, 3 p.m.March 27 at St. Stephens*VARSITY TRACK & FIELDNext up for Dragon Track & Field:March 26 vs. Concordia LutheranApril 9 hosting Cooper Dragon Invitational, day one, 4:30 p.m.April 10 hosting Cooper Dragon Invitational, day two, 9 a.m. VARSITY GOLFNext up for Dragon Golf:March 26-27 at Conroe Invitational, Panorama Golf Club*conference matchup

St. Pius X⚽️ FINAL | Girls Soccer wins their area playoff game tonight with a decisive 6-0 over IWA San Antonio. #SPXSoccer #GoPanthers pic.twitter.com/cZtS0cGusP — St. Pius X Athletics (@SPXPanthers) February 24, 2021Following an opening-round bye, St. Pius X came out firing on all cylinders against Incarnate Word-San Antonio on Tuesday. In the end, it was a 6-0 victory for the Panthers to send them to the Regional Round. Next Up: St. Pius X vs Antonian College Prep (Regional Round) - Saturday at Rockdale HS at NoonConcordia LutheranWhat a Game!!!!! It was a great year by Second Baptist School women's soccer reaching the second round of the TAPPS Division II Playoffs.

It's a big week for 'Sader Nation at Concordia Lutheran, who has a full slate of playoff games over the next two weeks. One of H-Town's area powers, Concordia is undefeated in district play as the TAPPS postseason begins this weekend. As the baseball and softball seasons commence, Concordia Lutheran should be solid in both. The Concordia Lutheran Crusaders are dealing with the loss of coach Rick Lynch, who directed the 'Saders to a district title the past nine seasons and a state title in 2015. With heavy hearts, Concordia Lutheran will move forward.

The 2021 Basketball Season is in full swing! VYPE has run the numbers and checked the film, and are proud to present our Top Basketball Prospects from around the city! Check them out! Class of 20211) Ramon Walker, Shadow Creek (Houston)2) RJ Keene, Concordia Lutheran (Boise State)3) Kaleb Stewart, Atascocita (Louisiana Tech)4) Javon Jackson, C.E. King5) Tyrone Baker, FB Hightower6) Sir Isaac Herron, Legacy Sports & Science7) Ashton Smith, Legacy Sports & Science (Texas A&M)8) Josh Farmer, Sharpstown9) DJ Richards, Cypress Creek10) Jalen Gibson, Legacy Sports & Science11) Elijah Lawrence, Bellaire (Rice)12) Shaun Walker Jr., Manvel (McNeese State)13) Jaylen Wysinger, Cypress Creek14) Johnathan Massie, Legacy Sports & Science15) Noah Kon, Houston Christian16) Aaron Scott, Legacy Sports & Science17) Patrick Punch, Eisenhower18) Griffin Datcher IV, Concordia Lutheran19) Jake Arnold, Katy Taylor (Houston Baptist)20) Brian Myles, Legacy Sports & Science (Prairie View A&M)21) Ethan Yancy, Premier Academy22) Will Young, Premier Academy23) AJ Ferguson, Cypress Park24) Mason McBride, Manvel25) Brandon Love, Fort Bend Bush26) Chris Felix Jr., Westbury Christian (Air Force)27) Chuks Isitua, Yates28) Peter McKey, Alief Hastings29) Damian Watson, Cypress Woods30) Brian Gordon, Shadow Creek31) Drew Calderon, College Park (Indiana State)32) Gaston Elie, Memorial33) PJ Neal, Legacy Sports & Science (Prairie View A&M)34) Jaylon Calvin, Bellaire35) Ky Watkins, Katy PaetowClass of 20221) Bryce Griggs, FB Hightower2) PJ Haggerty, Crosby3) Chancellor White, Foster (Eastern Carolina)4) Amaree Abram, Summer Creek5) Charles Chukwu, Katy Paetow6) Austin Benigni, The Woodlands Christian Academy7) Shawn Jones, Shadow Creek8) Dok Muodar, Premier Academy9) Sam Bradford, Goose Creek Memorial10) Kemauri Millender, Clear Brook11) Cameron Crockett, FB Travis12) BB Knight, Tompkins13) Xavier Owens, Klein Cain14) Cameron Amoree, Shadow Creek15) Mason Docks, Cypress Ridge16) Trey Miller, Concordia Lutheran17) Seth Jones, Dickinson18) Kaleb Pounce, Atascocita19) Jason Clark, The Village School20) Isaiah Barganier, FosterClass of 20231) Chris Johnson, FB Elkins2) Tyler Smith, FB Bush3) Jaland Lowe, Kinkaid4) Jacolb Cole, Bellaire5) Maya Bote, Premier Academy6) Marcus Millinder, Clear Brook7) Jace Posey, Strake Jesuit8) Jaylen Benard, Cy Ranch9) Orlando Horton, Clear Falls10) Jamari McDowell, Manvel11) Ma'syn Howell, Legacy Sports & Science12) Charles Herve, Pearland Dawson13) Josh Ugbaja, Legacy Sports & Science14) Jesse Fuller, Tomball15) Kentrelle Royston, Nimitz

This winter the VYPE Media team visited the campus of Concordia Lutheran for our annual winter media day! We had the pleasure of sitting down with the talented athletes and coaches at Concordia to take you inside the program. Get ready for the season as VYPE goes to the Coaches Corner with Concordia Lutheran Girl's Soccer Coach Kanasabai Umashankar! This content is sponsored by CertaPro Painters.

We welcome you to the Countdown to the 2020 VYPE Awards presented by Houston Methodist Orthopedics & Sports Medicine. The winners will be honored in a one-hour virtual show on Sunday at 6 p.m. on VYPE Houston's website and Twitter account and on the VYPE Texas Facebook page! Houston Methodist Orthopedics & Sports Medicine is Houston's leading provider of orthopedic services, from sports medicine to joint replacement. Houston Methodist offers comprehensive diagnostic, treatment and rehabilitative services with a high standard of excellence for elite athletes, active adults and student athletes. Houston Methodist serves as the official health care provider for the Houston Texans, Houston Astros, Rice Athletics, Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, Houston Ballet, Houston Symphony and Houston Grand Opera.