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Making a splash at state

Alamo Heights swimming and diving reached the state meet this February, again leaving with a medal. Pittsburgh commit Chase Marifiota finished his senior season with a silver medal in one-meter diving. James Holloway, Philip Mu, Derick Montoya, EJ Gonzalez, and Austin O’Brien each placed in four other separate events.

National and State Champion Cheer

Alamo Heights High School cheer won two national championships at the UCA National Cheerleading Championship in Orlando, Florida on Feb. 12.

Varsity earned their second consecutive national championship in the Super Varsity DI Non Tumbling Game Day Division.

Milestone for the Mules

Our Mules boys basketball team wrapped up another successful season winning the district title, recording their highest win total since the 2017-18 season (29), and reaching the regional quarterfinal round of the state playoffs. The season also included a milestone moment for the team’s leader. On January 20, the Mules defeated Edison which was the 300th win for head coach Andrew Brewer. Congrats and Mules Up Coach! Here’s to 300 more!

All-Stars

Three of Alamo Heights HS seniors capped off their high school careers by showcasing their talents alongside the city’s best football players. Wide receiver Rett Andersen, offensive lineman Austin Soupiset, and kicker Ethan Ball were selected to play for Team Gold in the San Antonio Sports All-Star Football game at the Alamodome.

Junior Varsity earned their first national title in the Large JV Game Day Division.

“I am so proud of our amazing cheer athletes and their outstanding coaches for the countless hours of hard work, practice and performance it took to get them to this level of competition and to come home with TWO National Championships,” said Cory Smith, AHHS Principal.

“Not only are these young ladies outstanding athletes, they are also kind, compassionate citizens who embody our district’s Profile of a Learner. They lead with integrity and set an example for all students and athletes on our campus. We are so grateful to our cheer parents for instilling these values in their girls and for the support they provide this program.”

AHHS cheer also won a state championship in January at the 2023 UIL State Spirit Championships in Fort Worth.

The squad competed in the 5A Division II category with 70 schools from across the state. It’s the program’s fifth state championship since 2015 and first since 2019.

Cheer coaches are Taylor Bailey and Carrie Hill