Shearer repeats as TAPPS State Champion, TWCA Boys win 5A team crown, Girls take 3rd
On Monday, The Woodlands Christian Academy boys team captured its fourth-straight TAPPS Cross Country Team State Championship with 70 points and three runners finishing inside the Top 10. The group was led by Ben Shearer, who won his second-straight individual TAPPS State Championship, posting a time of 15:32. "Coming from a very uncertain time in track last year to cross country this year was a little shaky. Just coming into this final meet for me in cross country, it's nice to cap it off." Ben Shearer is the top finisher at the TAPPS 5A Boys Cross Country Meet!
Coaches Corner: Tom Earle, TWCA Cross Country Presented by CertaPro Painters
(Copyright (c) 2020 VYPE - All rights reserved)VYPE caught up with Coach Tom Earle from The Woodlands Christian Academy Cross Country during our TWCA 2020 Fall Media Day for the VYPE Coaches Corner! This content is sponsored by CertaPro Painters.
TWCA Magazine Feature: The Dynasty
Under the direction of Coach Tom Earle, The Woodlands Christian Academy won it's fourth-straight Girl's TAPPS Cross Country Title and third-consecutive Boy's Title in late October in Waco. Ellie Catron won her third-straight individual title and Lindsay Worthington took fourth. Fern Shirley was sixth, Isabella Krantzke was 16th and Ellie Johnson rounded out the top five for the Warriors. Ben Shearer finished first overall on the boys' side, demolishing the competition. Can the Warriors keep the tradition going as they move up to Class 5A TAPPS competition?
TWCA Magazine Feature: The Dynasty
Under the direction of Coach Tom Earle, The Woodlands Christian Academy won it's fourth-straight Girl's TAPPS Cross Country Title and third-consecutive Boy's Title in late October in Waco. Ellie Catron won her third-straight individual title and Lindsay Worthington took fourth. Fern Shirley was sixth, Isabella Krantzke was 16th and Ellie Johnson rounded out the top five for the Warriors. Ben Shearer finished first overall on the boys' side, demolishing the competition. Can the Warriors keep the tradition going as they move up to Class 5A TAPPS competition?
VYPE Awards: TWCA's Earle has built TAPPS state power program
What a night it was as the VYPE Awards were held virtually on Sunday. VYPE handed out awards to the top athletes in his and her respective sports. VYPE's Matt Malatesta caught up with Earle to talk about how he built the program and the future of TWCA cross-country. 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.