FALL SPORTS SEASON RECAPS

from Trinity Today – Winter 2022

by Trinity Christian Academy - Addison

AT HOME IN THE NEW MIDDLE SCHOOL

THE TROJAN VARSITY FOOTBALL TEAM accomplished several milestones the first year back in TAPPS Division 1 competition. The Trojans snapped a five-year district losing streak to Bishop Lynch with a 41-30 victory. They also enjoyed the highest district finish in six years by capturing third place in a big come-from-behind win over Nolan Catholic. It was the first time since 2008 that TCA defeated Nolan Catholic and Bishop Lynch in the same season. The Trojans also advanced to the second round of the playoffs, where they fell to top-seeded Houston St. Thomas 27-21 in overtime.

Several players had outstanding seasons. AIDAN MILLS completed over 60 percent of his passes for more than 2200 yards and 17 touchdowns. CHANCE SNYDER, TRIPP ARTHUR and LUKE JOHNSTON led the receiving corps with a combined 1500 receiving yards and 12 touchdowns. Sophomores TAKASHI SHAW and JAMESON DUNIGAN split running back duties and accounted for 1560 yards rushing and receiving. Offensive linemen MICHAEL GRAHAM, JOHN BADGER, OWEN HATTENDORF, WILL BOWLING, SAM BOWMAN and JAYLAN BECKLEY paved the way for our offensive success.

Defensively the Trojans were led by leading tacklers MATT CORTEZ (125), JACE LAMB (97), DYLAN EUBANKS (90) and JAKE CALLAHAN (83). Our defensive line was anchored by LUKE DORÉ, BOBBY FISH and JACK HARWELL. Harwell led the defensive line with 65 tackles, four sacks and one interception for a touchdown. JACK BEHRMAN led the team with four interceptions. HAYDEN HEFLIN and KYLE CAUSEY paced the secondary with over 130 combined tackles.

MICHAEL AIKEN performed the kicking duties. He recorded six touchbacks on kickoffs and went a perfect five-for-five on field goals in the playoff game versus Houston St. Thomas. Congratulations to the following players for earning state and district awards: Jake Callahan – First Team All-State, First Team All-District, Academic All-State Jack Harwell – First Team All-State, First Team All-District Chance Snyder – First Team All-State, First Team All-District, Academic All-State Takashi Shaw – Second Team All-State, First Team All-District John Badger – Second Team All-State, First Team All-District, Academic All-State Kyle Causey – Second Team All-State, First Team All-District, Academic All-State Tripp Arthur – Second Team All-District, Academic All-State Dylan Eubanks – Second Team All-District, Academic All-State Bobby Fish – Second Team All-District, Academic All-State Jameson Dunigan – Second Team All-District Jack Behrman – Honorable Mention All-District Luke Doré – Honorable Mention All-District Owen Hattendorf – Honorable Mention All-District Jace Lamb – Honorable Mention All-District Aidan Mills – Honorable Mention All-District

THE VARSITY GIRLS AND BOYS CROSS COUNTRY TEAMS competed well this season, with several new personal bests established in each race. A season highlight was traveling to Oklahoma State University to compete against some of the top teams in the surrounding states on one of the top courses in the country. The girls team placed fourth at the District Championships and eighth at the State Championships. RILEY RIES placed second overall at the District Championship meet, earning All-District honors, and placed third overall at the State Championships, earning All-State and Academic All-State honors.

The boys team, comprised of all underclassmen, placed fourth at the District Championships and tenth at the State Championships. With all runners returning next season, we’re looking forward to an outstanding season. VARSITY CROSS COUNTRY

THE TROJAN VOLLEYBALL TEAM had a great season filled with many celebrations and challenges on the court. The season started with the team heading down to Austin for a tournament, playing some tough out-of-town competition. Next, the team headed to the tough Allen tournament and competed against some of the best teams in Texas. In a thriller, TCA barely lost to Plano West 20-25 and 23-25. They went on to beat North Forney to advance out of their pool. The tournament ended up not going their way, but the Lady Trojans faced some other great teams, like Frisco High School and Frenship High School. The Lady Trojans began district play against a strong Parish Episcopal team that ended up finishing third in district. In a great back-and-forth five-set battle, TCA came out on top, beginning district play 1-0. TCA played many five-set battles in district, narrowly losing many matches to district opponents. They defeated Nolan Catholic both times to finish up district in sixth place. The Lady Trojans advanced on to playoffs and headed down to Corsicana for their super regional. TCA played Concordia Lutheran from Houston. In a battle that saw many lead changes, teams fighting back from deficits and neither team ever giving up, TCA finally fell in four sets. Behind kills leader TAYLOR CLARKE, and assists leader TRINITY MARTIN, the team fought hard and showed the grit they had built through the whole season. The program would like to thank our seniors—COURTNEY ANDERSON, ALLY GERARD, Trinity Martin and LILLY POOL—for their leadership and dedication to the program. The team was led and pushed by these seniors, and we were lucky to have them as a part of the team and program. Three of these seniors—Courtney Anderson, Trinity Martin and Lilly Pool—were four-year varsity players and have poured a lot of love, sweat and definitely time into this program. They will definitely be remembered by the coaches and players. Thank you, seniors and senior parents!