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Sports Recap
Middle School While the Middle School sports teams and student athletes’ seasons were canceled by DPL, they still continued to improve skills and compete in athletic events. Our thanks to the coaches and their staffs who set up an intramural league among the student-athletes to allow them to enjoy their athletic pursuits. The students participated in a different sport each day. From baseball and flag-football to basketball and kickball, our student-athletes competed in sports they may not have previously played.
In the spring, Bishop Dunne participated in a West Dallas club league. Our baseball team, comprised primarily of sixth and seventh graders, competed against other private and public middle school teams. Representing the fighting Falcon spirit and competing as intensely as they would during a normal season, the team ended the season by winning the league championship! Our thanks to alumni Mike Bacsik, Sr. ’70 and Bishop Dunne parent Mike Bacsik, Jr. for coaching and leading the team to victory.
We celebrate our athletes’ dedication and perseverance in making the most out of a year without their normal competition schedule, practices with friends and teammates, and no fans in the stands. We look forward to seeing all the growth and success that next year’s DPL season will bring for our student-athletes.
Track & Field Cayden Butler – 2021 TAPPS 5A State Champion for high jump
Archery Bishop Dunne Archery ranked second in the National Archery in Schools Program (NASP) Texas State Tournament for target and 3D animal shooting.
Tennis Senior Sofia Gonzalez finished undefeated, winning the TAPPS District Tennis Tournament. Freshman Lauren Smith was also undefeated until the District Tournament, where she placed fourth overall. Falconettes The Bishop Dunne Falconettes participated in a full season of performances. The dancers also volunteered for three community service events in the DFW area. The team prepared seven dances for competition, winning first place and Best-in-Class in the team and officer events at the DFW Dance Championship. The Falconettes placed third overall and won Best-in-Class at the Texas Dance Classic in both the team and officer divisions. In both competitions, the team won Academic Champions for having a 4.0 GPA among its team members. The Falconettes were presented with the Giving Back award at both competitions for their outstanding community service activities throughout the year. Falconette Captain Kasey Jackson won first place for her solo at both contests and was one of the top scoring soloists for all the high school divisions.
Cayden Butler ‘21
President Mary Beth Marchiony mmarchiony@bdcs.org
Admissions Jenny Hood jhood@bdcs.org
Advancement Mary Gracheck mgracheck@bdcs.org External Relations Kathryn Perry kperry@bdcs.org
Bishop Dunne Catholic School 3900 Rugged Drive • Dallas, Texas 75224 • 214 339 6561
