Episcopal is off to an even better start than expected this year, which speaks volumes considering how high the bar was already set for the SPC program.

THE TRACK AND FIELD PROGRAM AT FORT BEND CHRISTIAN ACADEMY HAS BECOME SYNONYMOUS WITH EXCELLENCE IN RECENT YEARS.

It would appear that LSA Baseball is delivering on its promise to “get back on top” in the race for TAPPS supremacy on the diamond. The Pioneers have started off the Spring season like they were shot out of a cannon, winning nine out of their first ten games, which included an especially sweet series sweep over heated rival, Second Baptist, to begin district play.

TWCA BASEBALL RETURNS TO THE DIAMOND THIS SPRING WITH AMBITIONS OF REACHING THE TAPPS POSTSEASON AND GETTING HOT AT THE RIGHT TIME.

Fort Bend Christian Academy baseball is off to a strong start this Spring with a stalwart bullpen and bats aplenty, proving that this Eagles’ squad should be considered one of the top TAPPS teams in Houston.

Concordia Lutheran was a determined group, this Winter, on both the pitch and the hardwood. With the season finally wrapped up, it was time for TAPPS to dole out the private school props throughout the state of Texas, and as expected, several key figures of ‘Sader Nation Winter Athletics were credited with the season recognition they deserve.

The most notable cause for celebration for the Pioneers during the annual LSA Night Under the Lights meet at Glassel Stadium was when junior Wilson Klein burst onto the scene in the Pole Vault event, earning gold (15’ 1’’) while setting a new school record in the process.

Lutheran South Academy Track & Field wasted no time announcing its presence in the new TAPPS season.

VYPE caught up with Thomas Loria - the head coach of Legacy Prep Christian Academy baseball - about the new season and more! The Lions are pretty young but should be competitive in TAPPS this season.

It’s Final Four weekend for TAPPS girls and boys basketball.

The Prospectus

After building and patrolling the sidelines as the head football coach and athletic director for Austin Regents for nearly two decades, Beck Brydon has taken the head football coaching position at Second Baptist School.

Lutheran South Academy swim is headed back to the TAPPS State Tournament for the fourth consecutive year, hoping to add to the Pioneer legacy.

To the victors, go the spoils.

WITH THE HENDERSON CUPON THE LINE, THE ROSEHILL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL TRACK & FIELD, AND GOLF TEAMS WERE THE LAST TO COMPETE IN THE 2021-22 TAPPS SEASON

To the victors, go the spoils.

Westbury Christian basketball is reaching the end of its regular season, currently holding the second-place spot in a challenging TAPPS 3A-District 5.

Even though FBCA won the TAPPS 5A-D2 State Championship this past fall, it doesn’t appear the champs will be slowing down anytime soon.

The second half of the TAPPS basketball season is underway. With that, Legacy Prep’s girls’ basketball has its sights set on an imminent postseason run.

THE ROSEHILL CHRISTIAN EAGLEVOLLEYBALL PROGRAM HAD TWO GOALS GOING INTO THE SEASON– GO UNDEFEATED AT HOME AND WIN STATE.

THE PRIVATE SCHOOL BASKETBALL LANDSCAPE IS VIBRANT IN THE GREATER HOUSTON AREA. THE EPISCOPAL KNIGHTS WON THE SPC CHAMPIONSHIP, WHILE CONCORDIA LUTHERAN REACHED THE TAPPS STATE FINAL AND THE WOODLANDS CHRISTIAN ACADEMY AND WESTBURY CHRISTIAN ADVANCED TO THE SEMIS. HERE ARE THE TEAMS WHO WILL CHALLENGE FOR THE GOLD BALL.

The UIL and TAPPS postseason is coming to a point. The TAPPS State Weekend starts Friday, while the Regional Finals for UIL will determine the State’s Final Four.

Second Baptist School defeated The Brook Hill School 11-5 on Thursday, May 19, 2022, to win the 2022 TAPPS Division II State Championship. It is the 6th State Championship in program history. It is the first since 2016.

The Houston area will be well represented at the TAPPS baseball and softball state tournament next week.

Fort Bend Christian Academy sent shockwaves through the TAPPS baseball and softball world Friday when the Eagles beat defending state champ Second Baptist, 11-7, at The Woodlands.

Welcome to the 2022 baseball season. Check out the season preview for VYPE top private school baseball teams in the city of Houston.

THE WOODLANDS CHRISTIAN ACADEMY TRACK AND FIELD TEAMS MOVED UP A CLASSIFICATION AND PERFORMED WELL LAST SEASON. THE BOYS FINISHED TIED FOR THIRD AT TAPPS STATE, WHILE THE GIRLS WERE TIED FOR FOURTH.

THE WOODLANDS CHRISTIAN ACADEMY LOST A HEART-BREAKER IN THE TAPPS DIVISION II STATE SEMIFINALS 1-0 TO EVENTUAL CHAMPION LUTHERAN SOUTH. IT WAS A TOUGH WAY TO SAY GOODBYE TO THE LIKES OF CAEDMON PARKER (TCU), PAYTON MOSER, CHRISTIAN BERGER, AUSTIN BOYD AND BRYCE BURTON AMONG OTHERS.

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

HOUSTON - The Woodlands Christian Academy is making it a yearly tradition at this point of punching their ticket to the TAPPS Final Four.

In the fall, VYPE traveled out to Lutheran South Academy to catch up with Andre White, who is the head mens basketball coach for the Pioneers.

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Under Kris Hogan, Cypress Christian made a run all the way to the TAPPS Division III State Championship.

The Broncos reached the Regional round of the TAPPS Division III playoffs a year ago. That is where they fell short to Cypress Christian, 38-7.

Bay Area Christian Academy is a bit of a sleeper.

The Eagles pieced together a solid 2020 season, going 19-1 overall and being one of the final eight teams standing in the TAPPS 3A playoffs. As Jessica Gehrke enters year four (46-8) leading the program, she returns five starters for 2021.

THE MIGHTY LIONS OF SAN ANTONIO CHRISTIAN SCHOOL TOOK TO THE FIELD, COURSE AND COURT THIS PAST FALL AND MOVED UP IN TAPPS COMPETITION. HERE IS A RECAP OF THE FALL SPORTS.

The Woodlands Christian Academy Magazine: Spring Wrap

WELCOME TO THE NEW ERA OF HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS.

EVERY FRESHMAN HEADING INTO THEIR FIRST VARSITY SEASON HAS LOFT Y GOALS.

HOUSTON - The Pioneers have something special going on the south side of town.

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

Fort Bend Christian Academy softball has claimed another district crown, going undefeated in district play. FBCA softball is a perennial power in TAPPS Division II and they have their eyes on another state crown. The Lady Eagles won the State Championship in 2018, and you can expect this squad to compete for a State Championship again.

The light at the regular season tunnel is growing bigger and bigger. UIL district certifications are in 13 days and the playoffs begin four days later; TAPPS playoffs begin next week.

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District play marches right along and for the UIL, we're inside of a month until district certifications, which lead to playoffs. TAPPS playoffs begin in three weeks on April 29.

For Antonian, it also meant overcoming their loss in last year's Championship game to John Paul II. A loss that came as the sports world shut down in response to COVID-19. With an impressive 31-1 record, their lone loss to 6A State Runner-up Westlake, it is easy to see why. Hopefully, we can pull off an amazing season and another State Championship!" AdDo not be shocked to see them back in the state title game next season.

The UIL and TAPPS basketball seasons wrapped up its respective seasons last week through the weekend. Duncanville (boys), Argyle (boys), DeSoto (girls), Dallas Bishop Lynch (girls) and Fort Worth Southwest Christian (girls) all were crowned state champions over the last week. Like I did for the football season, I'm going to offer up some top-of-mind, knee-jerk predictions for the 2021-22 season - so here we go. With her continued growth and another stacked team coming back in 2021-22, Lake Dallas will be a team to be feared in 5A. The 2021-22 tournament season is going to be crazy and a welcome return to normalcy.

The Fort Worth Christian Cardinals have a season to be proud of after finishing as the state title runner-up team in the TAPPS 5A Championship game last Friday. Nathan Bledsoe posted an excellent 18 points for the Cardinals with three three-pointers that went through the hoop. Despite their efforts, the Cardinals were unable to make a fourth-quarter comeback and lost to The Woodlands Christian 60-47. The Cardinals finished the 2021 season with a 24-10 overall record and a 9-1 district record.

For area TAPPS teams they are now just two wins away from hoisting that coveted wooden TAPPS State Championship trophy and claiming the spot as the best in Texas. The Woodlands Christian Academy vs St. Michael's Catholic Academy (BB)- Tuesday, March 9, at 6 p.m. at Bryan High SchoolWATCH LIVE: https://www.vype.com/vype-live-tapps-state-semifinal-boys-basketball-woodland-christian-vs-st-michaelsAdThe Woodlands Christian Academy is back in the TAPPS Final Four. The Warriors are seeking their 7th TAPPS State Championship (2020, 2018, 2012, 2011, 2009, 2008) and are the defending state champions. TAPPS 1ACovenant Academy vs Heritage School-FredericksburgIn TAPPS 1A, Convenant Academy out of Cypress will take on Heritage School out of Fredericksburg. It has taken three wins for each of these teams to get to the TAPPS Final Four.

The Lutheran South Pioneers have won three TAPPS titles over the past five years. Coach Aaron Schneider has built a power program down in south Houston and returns some serious firepower in 2021. It all starts with lefty pitcher Luke Harrison (Texas), the district MVP in football and a national recruit on the diamond. AdAt the plate is The Hammer De'undre Jones (Kansas State), who can completely pulverize the baseball. CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE 2021 VYPE BASEBALL/SOFTBALL MAGAZINECLICK HERE TO PURCHASE 2021 VYPE BASEBALL/SOFTBALL PHOTOSCLICK HERE TO VIEW FULL DIGITAL MAGAZINE

The competition will be tougher but the Warriors of TWCA have some elite talent. Dual-sport athlete Caedmon Parker is one of the best pitchers in the nation as an Under Armour and Perfect Game All-American. Marshall Hale is versatile at the corner infield positions while Carson Queck will lead the outfield. The Warriors will see Lutheran South, Second Baptist, and Emery/Weiner on a nightly basis in district play. AdCLICK HERE TO PURCHASE 2021 VYPE BASEBALL/SOFTBALL MAGAZINECLICK HERE TO PURCHASE 2021 VYPE BASEBALL/SOFTBALL PHOTOSCLICK HERE TO VIEW FULL DIGITAL MAGAZINE

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.

The Private School landscape in the city of Houston is healthy. Between the Southwest Preparatory Conference and the TAPPS big and small schools, the Bayou City has some legit contenders to bring home titles. There are tons of challengers across the city, so let the games begin. Here are the 2021 VYPE Houston Preseason Private School Baseball Rankings! CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE 2021 VYPE BASEBALL/SOFTBALL MAGAZINECLICK HERE TO PURCHASE 2021 VYPE BASEBALL/SOFTBALL PHOTOSAdCLICK HERE TO VIEW FULL DIGITAL MAGAZINE1) Kinkaid Falcons2) Lutheran South Academy Pioneers3) Episcopal Knights4) The Woodlands Christian Academy Warriors5) Concordia Lutheran CrusadersOthers to Watch: St. Thomas, St. Pius X, Second Baptist School, Emery/Weiner, Fort Bend Christian Academy, Bay Area Christian, Cypress Christian, John Cooper School

The tough team from Central Catholic came out of the box hot Monday night, not missing many shots, and playing stellar defense. Freshman Isaac McCrea was a huge addition for the Lions in this quarter, earning them many steals and some huge rebounds. Coach Val knew he had his chance, and told the boys the game plan- to win by 8. The Lions walked away on Senior Night with a Win and by 9 points, earning them that second place spot. Central Catholic outstanding players of the game goes to Julian Sanchez with 18 points and Joshua Devora who had 29 points on the night!

For the Fort Bend Christian Academy Warriors, playing a home playoff game is something they haven't done in over a decade. On Monday, the Eagles not only hosted a playoff game but also won one, defeating Brentwood Christian 4-0 to advance in the TAPPS Division II Soccer Playoffs. Senior Ian Aviles scored three of the Eagles' four goals on the afternoon and was named the VYPE Player of the Match. VYPE also was able to catch up with FBCA men's soccer coach Jason Westfahl after the match.

The TAPPS Division I four-time defending State Champions, Central Catholic Buttons took on VYPE Campus San Antonio Christian in a district matchup Tuesday night. Here is some of the action from the night!

Four years in a row, and looking to clinch the 5th TAPPS Division I State Championship title in 2021, the Central Catholic Buttons have already come out the gate with a bang. By Tim CasslerTAPPS Soccer season started back in November, and the defending State Champions (x4) have already placed themselves on top of their district. Having already beaten San Antonio Antonian 3-0 and San Antonio Christian 5-0 the Buttons look to come out first in the district. He will look to seniors Sevastian Rodriguez, Bryan Jimenez, Carlos Melo, Jett Malone and goal keeper Benjamin Escobedo to help bring home the 5th straight title. By Tim CasslerFor more sports coverage, follow VYPE (VYPE Texas Facebook and @VYPESATX Instagram/Twitter) on social media.

It was a foggy night, but sight wasn't going to be the biggest factor on the field. With the drum being the cadence for the team and the snap count- the team found a way. And again, to open the fourth quarter, the Rangers score again. The Rangers, a team and coaching staff full of opportunities to make excuses, instead go find a way to make it happen. What an exciting way to make history as this is the first ever State Championship for TSD and we look forward to many more!

(Copyright (c) 2020 VYPE - All rights reserved)The Second Baptist School reached the program's third-straight TAPPS State Semifinals with a 49-14 victory over St. Michael's this past weekend. VYPE Live was there to broadcast the game. Check out the highlights!

There are three weeks left it the TAPPS football season as two of the divisions are in the regional round while the other two are in the semifinals. Let's look at the State Semifinals and Regional Round matchups involving DFW-area teams. DIVISION ISEMIFINALS1-1: Fort Worth Nolan Catholic vs. 1-7: Fort Worth All Saints, 3:15 p.m. Saturday @ Globe Life Park (Arlington)1-2 Dallas Parish Episcopal vs. 1-5: Midland Christian, 2 p.m. Saturday @ Anthony Field at Wildcat Stadium (Abilene)STATE CHAMPIONSHIPNolan Catholic/All Saints winner vs. Parish/Midland winner, Saturday, December 12 (TBD)DIVISION IIREGIONAL1-1: Fort Worth Southwest Christian vs. 1-3 Fort Worth Christian, 2 p.m. Saturday @ Barnes Stadium (River Oaks)1-2: Grapevine Faith vs. 2-1: Dallas Christian, 3 p.m. Saturday @ Royse City ISD Stadium (Royse City)SEMIFINALSFW Southwest/FW Christian winner vs. Grapevine Faith/Dallas Christian winner, Saturday, December 12 (TBD)DIVISION IIIREGIONAL1-1: Colleyville Covenant vs. 2-2: Arlington Grace Prep, 3 p.m. Saturday @ Pennington Field (Bedford)1-2: Fort Worth Lake Country vs. 1-4: Lubbock Trinity Christian, 5:30 p.m. Saturday @ Anthony Field at Wildcat Stadium (Abilene)SEMIFINALSColleyville/Grace Prep winner vs. Lake Country/Lubbock Trinity winnerDIVISION IVSEMIFINALS2-2: Dallas First Baptist vs. 2-1: Waco Reicher Catholic, 1 p.m. Saturday @ ISTATE CHAMPIONSHIPFirst Baptist/Reicher winner vs. St. Paul/Rosehill winner, Saturday, December 12

In the Area Round of the TAPPS Division II Playoffs this past weekend, the Second Baptist School Eagles looked impressive in a 42-0 victory over St. Joseph High School. The game was broadcasted on VYPE Live. Check out the highlights from the game!

6A Argyle Liberty Christian (30-1, 5-0, 96.8% win percentage)Argyle Liberty Christian is a great contender for the 6A TAPPS volleyball state title. Argyle is set to face the defending TAPPS 6A volleyball state champions Houston St. Agnes. 2A Red Oak Ovilla Christian (20-5-2, 6-0, 77.8% win percentage)The current 2A TAPPS volleyball state champions have done it again! 21 overall in TAPPS volleyball (according to MaxPreps), the Eagles should come into the title match strong. In the 2019-2020 season, Ovilla Christian defeated Austin Waldorf (3-0) to take home the state title for the second year in a row.

The 2020 VYPE Austin high school girls basketball season preview continues with area TAPPS and SPC team breakdowns. Check them out below and stay tuned for more area preseason coverage in the coming days. The Austin St. Andrew's Episcopal School Highlanders missed the SPC tournament in the 2019-2020 campaign, but can bounce back with five returning starters, all-SPC talent Scout Swanson and fellow notable contributors Ella Townsend and Melina Ruelas. Other Private School Teams to Watch: Texas School for the Deaf, Faith Academy of Marble Falls, Regents School of Austin, Austin St. Stephen's Episcopal School and Hill Country Christian School of AustinFor more sports coverage, follow Thomas (@Texan8thGen Facebook/Instagram/Twitter) and VYPE (VYPE Texas Facebook, @VYPE_ATX Instagram and @VYPEATX Twitter) on social media. Check out ShopVYPE for fresh gear that supports local schools and the VYPE U Ambassador Program.

Rankings stay steady for almost all the private school teams in San Antonio. Antonian went to over time against one of the top Houston schools this past weekend, and Central Catholic beat Houston St. Piux by 1! Local Six-Man football continues to have high scoring games, and many expect to go deep into the playoffs this year. VYPE San Antonio TAPPS 11-Man Football Rankings 10/28:#1 Antonian College Preparatory (Previously: 1)#2 San Antonio Central Catholic (Previously:2)#3 Holy Cross of San Antonio (Previously: 3)#4 Shiner St. Paul (Previously: 4)#5 Geneva School of Boerne (Previously:5)VYPE San Antonio TAPPS Six-Man Football Rankings 10/28:#1 Kerrville Our Lady of the Hills College Prep (Previously:1)#2 Fredericksburg Heritage Christian School (Previously: 3)#3 New Braunfels Christian Academy (Previously: 2)#4 Bracken Christian School (Previously: 4)For more sports coverage, follow VYPE (VYPE Texas Facebook and @VYPESATX Instagram/Twitter) on social media. Check out ShopVYPE for fresh gear that supports local schools and the VYPE U Ambassador Program.

The private school world has been thrown for a loop with the COVID pandemic. Even more than the public school sector. The Southwest Preparatory Conference will not have a state-wide title as the North Division decided against playing. TAPPS and SPC-South have had to juggle schedules from playing each other to other public schools. St. Pius X4.

Despite no spectators being allowed, a four-team round-robin classic was anything but boring this past Saturday at San Antonio Christian School. All four teams were represented at the TAPPS final four in 2019. Gerlich is starting her fourth season at SACS and each year has earned a berth to the TAPPS final four. The Holy Cross of San Antonio Knights have been to the TAPPS final four in four out of the last five years. For more sports coverage, follow VYPE (VYPE Texas Facebook and @VYPESATX Instagram/Twitter) on social media.

The 2020 TAPPS football season kicks off with the season's first practice today. Check out the VYPE Austin preseason TAPPS 11-man and six-man football rankings to find out who the area's top teams are. VYPE Austin Preseason TAPPS 11-Man Football Rankings:#1 Regents School of Austin#2 Brentwood Christian School#3 Austin St. Dominic Savio Catholic#4 Texas School for the Deaf#5 Central Texas Christian SchoolVYPE Austin Preseason TAPPS Six-Man Football Rankings:#1 Fredericksburg Heritage School#2 Cedar Park Summit Christian Academy#3 Austin Veritas Academy#4 San Marcos Academy#5 Hill Country Christian School of AustinFor more sports coverage, follow Thomas (@Texan8thGen Facebook/Instagram/Twitter) and VYPE (VYPE Texas Facebook, @VYPE_ATX Instagram and @VYPEATX Twitter) on social media. Check out ShopVYPE for fresh gear that supports local schools and the VYPE U Ambassador Program. To sign up for the VYPE U Program, apply at VYPEU.com.

Welcome to the 2020 volleyball season. VYPE previewed 10 private school teams in this year's VYPE Houston Volleyball Preview. Here is one of the Dark Horses - the Lutheran South Academy Pioneers. Lutheran South Academy PioneersThe Lutheran South Pioneers fell in the TAPPS area round in 2019 to the hands of state finalist San Antonion Christian School. The Pioneers went 12-2 in district play and returns a few integral pieces.

The 2019-2020 version of the Second Baptist School women's basketball team won't soon be forgotten. Leyla Ertan '21, Kaitlyn Kollmorgen '20 and Victoria Ryan '20 were first-team picks, while Emily Blackmon '20 was named second team. Alyssa Elias '20 and Caroline Torn '20 earned honorable mention nods. "The men's basketball program at Second Baptist School was young and hungry. Cameron Kelley '22 and Helena Platis '22 earned second-team honors and Julia Sauvageau got an honorable mention nod.

The 2020 TAPPS and SPC cross country seasons are approaching, so it's time to release the VYPE Austin girls private school team rankings and notable runners to watch. 1 Austin St. Michael's Catholic Academy Lady CrusadersNo. 3 Temple Holy Trinity Catholic Lady CelticsNo. 7 Brentwood Christian School Lady BearsNo. 8 Central Texas Christian School Lady LionsNo.

The 2020 TAPPS and SPC cross country seasons are approaching, so it's time to release the VYPE Austin boys private school team rankings and notable runners to watch. 1 Austin St. Michael's Catholic Academy CrusadersNo. 2 Austin St. Stephen's Episcopal School SpartansNo. 4 Austin St. Andrew's Episcopal School HighlandersNo. 5 Hill Country Christian School of Austin KnightsNo.

The Second Baptist School dance team took second overall at the TAPPS Division I 5A Varsity Small Squad State Championships this year. The Golden Girls officers scored Superior in their Small Ensemble performance as well. Kate Binau Photo by Bradley Collier of VYPE MediaLeading this remarkable dance team at Second Baptist School is Coach Madelyn Whitehead. Director of Athletics Mike Walker says this of Coach Whitehead, "She does a fabulous job as coach of the Golden Girls. After every single football game, the Golden Girls can be seen walking the bleachers picking up trash and throwing it away.

With the TAPPS announcement of new start dates for its fall and winter sports on Friday, The Woodlands Christian Academy athletic director and his coaching staff's have a plan in place. "I think first and foremost it's good because it means we're having [a season]," Hollas said about the announcement. Hollas penned a letter to TAPPS officials recommending they start the season October 2, which is pretty much what TAPPS is going to do. Despite not getting a full 10-game regular season, Hollas said at least they are getting "an opportunity to play football". "They are still going to get an opportunity to be all-state and all-district and compete for a championship," Hollas said.

It was a clean sweep at the VYPE Awards as the Warriors was the Private School Team of the Year, Tanner Field was the Coach of the Year and Bakari LaStrap was the Player of the Year. VYPE caught up with Bakari LaStrap of TWCA on being named the Player of the Year. 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.