FBCA May 2023

FBCA DOUBLES UP AT STATE Acomplished mission \\ Matthew Ogle

on campus. “We’re definitely moving in the right direction,” said Minor. “I think we have the talent, a great coaching staff and the kids are really buying in and committing to the craft. We’re trying to build something of a dynasty and let it be known that FBCA is a powerhouse.” Mission Accomplished.

up Matthew Brown set a new school record in the 100m dash. State runner-up Ivan Jimmy-Ducksworth also broke a school record for the shot put. Only a few months after receiving last year’s championship rings, the Eagles will have to make room in their constantly crowded trophy case back

as a coach, but it means so much more to them.” Individual champions included sophomore Bayleigh Minor, who took gold in the 200m dash (24.66s) while setting new state records in the triple jump and the 400m dash. Gold-medalist Bryan Domino broke the long jump record, while State runner

FORT BEND CHRISTIAN ACADEMY TRAVELED TO MIDWAY ISD’S PANTHER STADIUM THIS SPRING WITH ONE MISSION IN MIND: REPEAT. After the girls won a State Title in 2022, FBCA has been focused on getting back to the leader’s circle. The boys track had a chip on their shoulder, wanting a title of their own. “Throughout the whole season, we’ve been clicking,” said head coach Deon Minor. “We had set high expectations for ourselves and I knew that if we could take care of business on Day 1, we’d be in the running to take State.” Suffice it to say, both FBCA girls and boys teams emerged as the TAPPS 5A State Champions as they earned 138 and 120 points, respectively. Fort Bend Christian highlighted by a complete sweep of the girls relays, which included a State record in the 4x100 (47.43). The boys won the 4x100 relay but dropped the baton in the 4x200 relay. “I gathered all my guys right before it was time to check in for the 4x400 relay,” Minor said. “I told them, ‘‘Hey, this is what it’s about. If you guys can get this, that means you earned it the hard way’. After that, they went out there and stepped up to the challenge. That means a lot took gold in nearly all the weekend’s events

Bayleigh Minor

Ivan Jimmy-Ducksworth

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