Our Athletic Department’s philosophy is that our student athlete’s pursuits on the field should be equally measured with those off of it. To that end, a Bloodhound athlete should pursue personal growth through academic work, team experiences, and as an ambassador of our school. The department strives to maintain an outstanding athletics program, conducted in a manner of our Marist faith.
Thank you for being a member of the 101 Club. I hope you remain engaged in our Bloodhound sports and continue to support SJA as we shoot for the stars through life’s difficulties. On behalf of the many athletes we thank you for your unwavering support and spirit Go Bloodhounds!
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FOOTBALL
BLOODHOUNDSGEARINGUP IN2025
BROWNSVILLE- After a banner year that saw the Bloodhounds finish 10-2, a district and area title, the Bloodhounds are eager to prove that 2024 was no flash in the pan. The keys to the offense will run through Gavin Cisneros who is in year three as a starter. Look for Coach Tino Villarreal to turn him loose. Other key weapons include wideouts Eze Escamilla, Izzy Cano, JJ Camorlinga and Tunde Syembade. While the receiver room is packed, the backfield has a thunder and lightning impact. Leo Hernandez provides the home run threat while Andre Cristiano will provide the thump. Up front Jesus Osio will anchor the offensive line. Defensively Starkey will come off the edge, Hernandez will also play a key role at the linebacker position. The Bloodhounds open the season at Raymondville and follow it up with a Week 2 date at home against Brownsville Veterans.
FOOTBALL
Raymondville-Traeshaun Washington scored the go ahead touchdown with just over a minuteleftregulation,toseala25-22winovertheBloodhounds.TheBloodhoundsracked up338totalyardsofoffense.GavinCisnerosranfor143yards,threescoreson16carries, butstruggledinthepassinggame.AndreCristianowasthebellcowwith28carriesand120 yardsrushing.Despitetheloss,theHounds’didorchestratea19-play99yardscoringdrive thatgavetheBloodhoundsanearly8-0lead.
Gavin Cisneros and key plays from the Bloodhound defense. After a losses to Edinburg EconomedesandAustinRegents,SJArespondedwitha66-42drummingoverLaFeria.In themonthofSeptembertheoffensewashummingto34pointspergame.AgainstLaFeria, Cisnerosranwildfor350yardson22carriesandranforfiveTD’s,throughtheairhetossed aTDwhilegoing7-13and70yards.SophomoreMauVegaalsorantoughwith191yardson 24carriesandascore.
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BLOODHOUNDSFAIREVENIN
OCTOBER
BROWNSVILLE- The Bloodhounds went 2-2 in the month of October. SJA picked up wins against La Feria and opened up district play with a 18-10 win over Victoria Saint Joseph, sandwiched in between was a loss at Port Isabel and a bye week. Against the Lions, Saint Joe’s offense hummed to a 66 point breakout led by Gavin Cisneros who ran wild for 350 yards on 22 carries and five scores. Cisneros set the tone by returning the opening kickoff for a TD. At Port Isabel, SJA fell to the Tarpons 34-32. Sophmore Mauricio Vega ran for 123 yards on 17 carries and three scores, while Cisneros dashed for 18 carries and a team high 173 yards. The Bloodhounds wrapped up the month with a 20-19 loss at San Antonio Christian. The Bloodhounds scored with two seconds left. SJA elected to go for the win and did not convert. SJA heads into the final week of the regular season with a home date against ST. Anthony’s.
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LADYHOUNDS’BUILTFOR SUCSESSIN2025
BROWNSVILLE- After a banner year in 2024, long time coach Dolores Olguin has her squad in place to repeat last years run. 13 Lady Bloodhounds return to the fold. SJA lost just two to graduation in Noelia Lopez and Carmina Tijerina. Key returners include Seanah Mireles, Gali Martinez, Sky Hudson, Regina Martinez, Valeria Puig, Yvania Soza and Olivia Wood. The schedule will be one to watch, as SJA has dates with Harlignen, Los Fresnos, Brownsville Veterans and Hidalgo. The Lady Bloodhounds will begin district September 13 at San Antonio Christian. Other key district dates include September 20 at Laredo and their final distrcit match on October 28 at Victoria Saint Joe.
VOLLEYBALL
BROWNSVILLE-The Lady Bloodhounds enter the month of September with a 10-3 record.AttheDonnaTournament,SJAwontheirpoolwitha3-0recorduntilbowingout againstSanBenitointhegoldbracket.AttheirrecenttournamentinPortIsabel,theLady Bloodhoundsstormedthroughpoolplaywitha3-0recordandtookdownSantaMariain the winners bracket before losing to eventual tournament champions Beeville Jones. Overalltheyfinished5-1.
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BROWNSVILLE-In the month of September, the Lady Bloodhounds kicked off district playwithtripstoSaintMary’sHall,LaredoSt.AugustineandSanAntonioChristian.Prior to their district schedule, SJA took on 32-6A powers in, Harlingen, Brownsville Veterans andLosFresnos.TheirtiltwithLosFresnoswasafirst-evermatchup.AgainstSanAntonio Saint Anthony, the program recognized their four seniors. Danika Guerra, Yvania Soza, SophiaAlvaradoandOliviaWood.
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LADYHOUNDS’SNEAK INTOTAPPS
POSTSEASON
BROWNSVILLE- The Lady Bloodhounds went 3-4 in the final month of the regular season and finished 5-7 in District play. Despite their 5-7 league record, SJA qualified for the postseason as the fifth seed. The Lady Bloodhounds completed sweeps against St. Anthony’s and Providence and managed to split the series with Laredo at one match
a piece. Against San Antonio Christian, they took them to five sets and against Saint Mary’s Hall, SJA fell in four sets. The program did recognize their four seniors, Olivia Wood, Sophia Alvarado, Yvania Sosa and Danika Guerra. Junior Seanah Mireles and Sosa reached career milestones. Mireles notched 800 career digs and 800 career kills, while Sosa reached the 500 kill milestone.
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BROWNSVILLE-The Lady Bloodhounds wrapped up the regular season with a loss in striaghtsetstoVictoriaSaintJoseph.TheteamwillmeetSecondBaptistintheTAPPS5A Bi-DistrictRound.Itisthe7 straightseasonSJAqualifiesfortheplayoffs.Sinceentering TAPPS,theLadyBloodhoundshavemadetheplayoffseveryfall.
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BROWNSVILLE-The Lady Bloodhounds recognized Junior Seanah Mireles and Senior YvaniaSosaonreachingcareermilestonesaftertheirmatchagainstVictoriaSaintJoseph. Mireles surpassed 800 kills and 800 digs, Sosa reached 500 career kills in her four year careeratSJA.
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BROWNSVILLE- The Cross Country season is off and running. On the girls side, Senior Sarah Pirtle returns and looks to lead the pack. Victoria Flores, Kate and Sohpia Meyer along with Victoria Wilkinson and Grace Cowen all return with experience. Seanah Mireles is a new addition to the team. The experience is in place for a district run.
Last year, Saint Mary’s Hall was the surprise of the district meet. The Barrons loaded with freshman, won the district title. On the boys side, new comer Nick Almanza is already turning heads at the meets along with Santi Garza, Dylan Trejo, Andres Cordero and Johnny Cardona bring a wealth of experience to the boys team in 2025.
CROSS COUNTRY
CROSS COUNTRY
BROWNSVILLE-TheaLadyBloodhoundswonthreestraightmeets.Theybroughthome firstplaceatthePortIsabelmeetwith29points,attheBISDInvitationaltheyscored19 points and at the 5 annual Vickey Llanes La Maquina Meet the girls won their third straightmeet
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FIRSTALLSTATEBID
WACO- Senior Sarah Pirtle did it. After three years of falling short the senior runner got the monkey off her back and placed ninth at the TAPPS 5a State Meet in Waco. Pirtle finished with a time of 13:02.53. “It means so much,” she said. “Two years ago I was upset, no one wants to loose and I knew what it took to get all state and I wanted to keep
running and this time my mindset was there and this was my last race and I wanted to leave it all out there and I am just so happy.” For her state career Pirtle placed 11 her sophmore year and 18 her junior year. “I did not want a repeat of last year, so I kicked and got to the finish line. At first I was sad but not I’m ready for my next chapter.” th th
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WACO-At the state meet SJA sent seven Lady Bloodhounds and seven Bloodhounds. Jimena Duran placed 21 (13:44.30) Seanah Mireles placed 62 (14:52.32) Victoria Chavez placed 74 (15:08.39) Grace Cowen placed 80 (15:11.92) Victoria Wilkinson placed 81 (15:13.20)andVictoriaFloresplaced82 (15:15.05)ontheboysside,AndresCorderoplaced 111 (22:00.31)HugoJagelskiplaced115 (22:10.46)AlejandroGonzalezplaced132 (22:41.16) JulianKuriplaced133 (22:42.55)JohnnyCardonaplaced164 (25:09.34)SebastianNoyola placed168 (25:26.12)DylanTrejoplaced184 (29:37.49)
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VICTORIA-AttheTAPPSDistrictmeet,SeniorSarahPirtleandFreshmanJimenaDuran eachbroughthomeanAll-Districtaward.DuranplacedsixthwhilePirtleplacedfourth.As ateamthegirlsplacedthird.“I’mproudofthesegirlsandalltheworktheyputin,”Pirtle said. “I felt all the emotions during prayer especially before the race but I am proud.” Duranmadehervarsitydebutatthedistrictlevel.“Thiswasdifferentforsurecomparedto thejuniorhigh.Todaywasn'tmydaybutIwillbebackandready.”Duransaid.
BROWNSVILLE-TheCheersquadhostedaMiniCheerCamp.Atthecampthekidswere taught how to dance, cheer, jumps and stunts. “We want to thank each of our future cheerleadersforcomingoutandspendingtheirdayswithus.”SaidCheerCoachAmanda Torres.
SWEETHEARTS
BROWNSVILLE-The Sweethearts wrapped up their season at the state meet in Waco. Mariarenee Leal received First Team All-State, Ingrid Vicent and Loretta Yanez brought
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