Athletics

AT A GLANCE: ATHLETICS

For several decades, St. Philip’s has provided arguably the largest and most diverse athletics program for 4 – 14 year olds in the southern sector of Dallas.

Former Saints, Patrick Terry and JeMichael Bowens, Lead Madison High School to Championship Title

Patrick Terry and JeMichael Bowens have been playing basketball together since they were in elementary school. Both played as SAINTS for St. Philip’s for several years and recently lead the mighty Madison Trojans to its third UIL 3A state title since 2009. Terry, a point guard, was named MVP of the dynamic game against Brock High School. Bowens was named District MVP. Terry and Bowens, a small forward and point guard, have successfully built on St. Philip’s and Madison’s traditions of competitive, high-caliber basketball.

College is on the horizon for both young men, as well. Both have received numerous college offers from regional junior colleges and Division 2 schools.

One to Watch: Calvin Avery

Former St. Philip’s Saint, Calvin Avery, has become popular in the college recruiting world. The 6’1, 310-pound defensive tackle – a sophomore at Bishop Dunne Catholic School – is already receiving offers from colleges and universities including Texas A&M, UT Austin, Rice, Arizona State, TCU, Oklahoma State, and Notre Dame. He put up impressive numbers in 2016 with 68 tackles, 12 sacks and one pass defended in 13 games. Great things lie ahead for this young man!

Volleyball Makes a Comeback at St. Philip’s

Volleyball has been absent from St. Philip’s for a few years. Fortunately, due to the leadership of faculty member, Toyota Morrison, and three volunteer parent coaches, volleyball is back!

Over 20 third through sixth grade girls have been immersed in the sport for the past seven months. The goal of this year’s program is the introduction and mastery of fundamental skills required to play the game. “The girls practiced faithfully twice a week and were visibly upset if a practice was cancelled,” explains Mrs. Morrison. “A love for the game is being fostered and we plan to create our own youth volleyball league. We will wrap up the year with scrimmages against Garland’s recreation volleyball team.”

The success of the program has been measured not only by the girls’ ability to learn the game, but also by their budding friendships and sportsmanship. “This group’s desire to learn and improve demonstrates our success,” Morrison says. “When practice is over, our girls beg us to allow them to continue to play.” The coaches are prayerful the girls will keep their desire to play throughout the summer and be ready to tackle a competitive season of volleyball for 2017-2018.