Lamar CISD March 2023

LAMAR CISD HS SPORTS

L C I S D . O R G

LAMAR CISD SPRING STARS ARE SOME OF BEST IN GREATER HOUSTON RUN THIS TOWN

ABOUT LAMAR CISD Lamar CISD encompasses 385 square miles in Fort Bend County, Texas which is equivalent in size to the city of Dallas, Texas. The district services more than 42,000 students at 47 campuses throughout 15 municipalities which include Beasley, Fairchilds ETJ, Fulshear, Houston ETJ, Katy, Kendleton, Missouri City ETJ, Orchard ETJ, Pleak, Richmond, Rosenberg, Simonton, Sugar Land, Thompsons, and Weston Lakes.

ACADEMICS & ACHIEVEMENTS • A-rated district with ALL campuses meeting accountability from the Texas Education Agency • A+ Financial Rating for 22+ consecutive years • This year, we have 20 Commended National Merit Scholarship recipients and 3 National Merit Semifinalists • 4 National Blue Ribbon Schools • HEB Excellence in Education Large District Winner • State champions in water polo, football, basketball, wrestling, track & field, volleyball, and speech

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START YOUR CAREER WITH US The district is looking for teachers, bus drivers, custodians, and child nutrition staff. If you’re looking for a rewarding career with a great environment and benefits, then scan the QR to start your application today.

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SUPERINTENDENT’S MESSAGE

As we spring into action this season, we are inching closer to the finish line and the end of the school year. It’s a time to reflect on what we’ve accomplished and to look ahead at what’s to come. It brings me great joy to highlight the awards and accomplishments in this spring edition. In recognition of fall sports, our district had more than 130 student athletes who were awarded academic all-state including football, volleyball, and cross country. These individuals are selected based on their athletic performance, excellent GPA, and strong moral character. They set the bar high, and I’m confident these student-athletes will continue to grow.

In Lamar CISD, excellence is not just a word, it is our mindset and the culture we create. The students who come out of our Athletic and Fine Arts Departments become ambassadors and trailblazers for excellence everywhere they go. We invite you to follow us during this final season of the 2022 2023 school year. It’s sure to be an exciting journey as we continue the proud traditions of extraordinary achievement, scholarship, and citizenship. Thank you,

Roosevelt Nivens, Ed.D. Lamar CISD Superintendent

LAMAR CISD BOARD MEMBERS

Alex Hunt President

Joy Williams Vice President

Zach Lambert Secretary

Mandi Bronsell Member

Kay Danziger Member

Joe Hubenak Member

Jon Welch Member

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Teamwork Makes It All Work

All great teams share a common quality, the ability to act as one. Teamwork allows individuals with different talents and skills to achieve greatness as a unit. A team that understands how to work together will transform ordinary athletes into extraordinary champions. I am extremely blessed to have great teammates in Lamar CISD. Not only do I have a great team in the Athletic Office, but my teammates across departments in the District provide unique skills, resources, and support in everything we do. My teammates help me through the challenges, and they play an active role in all our achievements. As we roll out our spring sports, I see great teamwork on every campus and in every sport. True success takes every athlete working together including the ones who are front and center, and the students who are cheering from the bench. It takes both athletes to win. In this edition, you’ll see evidence of our student athletes excelling in the classroom including our Academic

All-State Award winners. You can also see some of our student athletes who will be pursuing higher education with the help of athletics. We believe the influence of teamwork never ends and it’s evident in every accomplishment. As we begin to think about wrapping up the school year, I want to congratulate the Lamar CISD student athletes who will walk across the stage and receive their diplomas this May. I also want to thank the multitude of individuals who displayed exemplary teamwork to get them to this point. We all know that tomorrow’s leaders are built in today’s locker rooms, and the world better be ready for the leaders from the Class of 2023. They are bound for greatness. Come out and see some of these athletes on the ball fields, tracks, tennis courts and golf courses this spring. Keep your eyes open for the extraordinary teamwork that makes Lamar CISD great! Nikki Nelson Director of Athletics Lamar Consolidated ISD

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L C I S D . O R G

on the cover Photo by Bradley Collier

RUN THIS TOWN: Lamar CISD has some of the best Spring athletes in Greater Houston to include Lamar Consolidated’s Jonathan Anders, Foster’s Brooke Helmcamp, BF Terry’s Andrew Hernandez, George Ranch’s Mariah Garner, Fulshear’s Ben McGown and Randle’s Shanaje’ Cummings.

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Eli England, Foster

LAMAR CONSOLIDATED ISD ATHLETES ARE READY TO TAKE THEIR MARKS AS THE TRACK AND FIELD SEASON IS UNDERWAY. WATCH OUT FOR THE FOSTER FALCONS BOYS, WHO PERFORM WELL IN THE SPRINTS AND HURDLES, WHILE TERRY HAS A SOLID RELAY SQUAD. FULSHEAR DOMINATES THE FIELD FROM THE POLE VAULT TO THE THROWS. ON THE GIRLS’ SIDE, IT SHOULD BE FOSTER ON TOP OF THE MEDAL STAND IN SPRINTS, LONG DISTANCE AND POLE VAULT. IT WILL BE AN EXCITING SEASON, BUT WILL BE COMING FAST AND FURIOUS. THROW RUN...JUMP...

Alexia Washington, BF Terry

Jadin Nelson, Lamar Consolidated

Davion Godley, Fulshear

Taygen Tunson, Randle

Madi Gentles, George Ranch

Caleb Anthony, Foster

Anisa Odom, Fulshear

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Terrilyn Mozee, BF Terry

Lamar Consolidated Mustangs

Sean Smith Jr., Randle

Foster Falcon Track and Field

Jarynn Bakganier, Fulshear

George Ranch Track and Field

Travis Morrey, George Ranch

Fulshear Chargers

Grace Gholson, Foster

Randle Boys Track

Simon Omoruyi, Lamar Consolidated

BF Terry Track and Field

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Marvin Thomas, BF Terry

Ife Famogun, George Ranch

Malaijah Wright, Lamar Consolidated

Randle Girls Track

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Caden Sanders, BF Terry

Kendal Brown, Foster

Kalen Goodman, George Ranch

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Norman Gilmore, Randle

Bria Lawson, Lamar Consolidated

Jake Maynard, Foster

Tylie Michal and Belicia Delk, Fulshear

Trumaine Mitchell, BF Terry

Ogechukwu Nwajiaku, Foster

Ashton Ojiaku, Foster

Ayanna Johnson, Lamar Consolidated

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Kalen Goodman, George Ranch

Jakob Collins, Fulshear

Samantha Smith, George Ranch

Skylar Herrera, George Ranch

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Foster

Ella McDowell, Foster Falcon Softball

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biggest accomplishment throughout your career? HELMCAMP: I had a hole in-one at one of our tournaments. That was definitely the most exciting moment I’ve experienced playing golf. VYPE: As one of four seniors on this year’s team, how do you feel about taking a leadership role? HELMCAMP: I’m excited to get to know the girls better and teach them things that I didn’t know during my early

years. I want to help them take that step ahead of time, rather than figure it out for themselves like I did. VYPE: What legacy do you want to leave in your final year of Foster golf? HELMCAMP: Individually, I want to shoot a personal best. As a whole, I want to have an impact on the underclassmen. Hopefully, I can help them improve so the team can maintain its success next year and beyond.

school. As a freshman, I didn’t have a sport. She got me into it and the rest is history. VYPE: What do you like most about the sport? HELMCAMP: I like how golf teaches you mentally how to maintain your positivity through your struggles. Even if you have a bad go at a hole, that shouldn’t keep you from having a good round. There’s always a reset.

THE FOSTER HIGH GOLF PROGRAM HAS EXCELLED IN RECENT YEARS. MOST RECENTLY, THE GIRLS AND BOYS TEAMS WERE REGIONAL QUALIFIERS IN 2022. One of the standouts for Foster is Brooke Helmcamp, who has become a vital piece on the roster. VYPE chatted up the senior Falcon before she hit the links. This is VYPE’s PAR 5… VYPE: What got you into golf? HELMCAMP: My cousin played golf when she was in high

VYPE: What has been the

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Foster

THE FOSTER FALCONS EMERGE IN THE SPRING LIKE NO OTHER TEAM IN LAMAR CISD. LED BY ELLA MCDOWELL, THE FALCONS REACHED THE THIRD ROUND OF THE POSTSEASON AND ARE LOOKING FOR MORE. THE BASEBALL TEAM WON DISTRICT AND WENT TO THE SECOND ROUND AND THE TRACK AND FIELD TEAMS DOMINATED ON THE OVAL. DON’T FORGET ABOUT GOLF. THE FALCONS WERE REGIONAL QUALIFIERS. PAST PERFORMANCE PREDICTS FUTURE RESULTS. NEST THE

Richard Hartley, Alana Bender, Kade Barnes, Brooke Helmcamp and Ella Donovan

Micah Dean

Katelyn Barrett, Ella McDowell, Alina Satcher, Madison King and Mickayla Tosch

Hayden Holchak

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Mickayla Tosch

Chase Batten, Jackson Low, Hayden Holchak, Micah Dean and Coleman Biggs

Coleman Biggs

Madison King

Ella Donovan

Kade Barnes

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Fulshear

Michala Show, Fulshear Charger Golf

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WHAT WILL HE DO FOR AN ENCORE? Ben McGown is the back to-back district champion in the pole vault. Can the senior make it three-in-a row? “I’ve been training hard for this season,” said McGown. “I drive up to College Station three times a week for pole vault practice at my club team (Mac Vault) as well as lifting weights and mentally preparing before each meet. I hope to leave a legacy here at Fulshear.” He has his sights on another PR this season. His top mark came at the 2022 Area Meet, where got over the bar at 15-feet. “It has taken a lot of hard work and sacrifice to be able to reach the goals I’ve been able to achieve,” McGown said. “I’ve had to battle to be a two-time district champion and an area champion. This past year it was more physical. At district, I was going over a bar to win the meet and it fell off and busted my face open. They didn’t want me to compete anymore, but I asked the trainer to give me some butterfly tape and I got back to it. In the Area Round, I injured my back in warmups but pushed through and came out with a double PR and a gold medal.” That kind of toughness may have been bolstered through his time spent playing safety for the Fulshear football team, which advanced three rounds in the UIL postseason this past fall. “Playing football and

McGown. “I’m not anything special, but my work ethic is. I am relentless and I want people to see that if the short guy from Fulshear can do it, then they can too. But more than just me, I want to leave an imprint on my teammates and coaches that I didn’t get myself to where I am, God did. He gets all the glory, not me.”

track meets, they know I’m serious because I’m from the ‘Dirty F’.” McGown will be attending Baylor University at the conclusion of this semester, not as an athlete but as a student. With that in mind, he intends to give it his all this spring. “I hope to leave a legacy that anyone can make it, if they work hard,” said

doing track always gives me an opportunity to compete,” he said. “That is something we pride ourselves with. At Fulshear, we always compete to produce relentless athletes. So, it helped me as a track athlete even when my jumps aren’t perfect or the conditions are bad, to just compete and come out on top. I hope that when people see me at

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Fulshear

HERE COME THE CHARGERS. FULSHEAR HAS BECOME A POWER SCHOOL IN TEXAS HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETICS. THE VOLLEYBALL TEAM HAS A STATE TITLE, THE FOOTBALL TEAM HAD A HISTORIC SEASON AND THE GIRLS HOOPS TEAM MADE STATE THIS WINTER. SO, WHO IS NEXT? THE BASEBALL TEAM IS COMING OFF A SECOND-ROUND PLAYOFF APPEARANCE LAST YEAR AND IS LED BY TEXAS A&M-COMMIT AUSTIN VARGAS. SOFTBALL RETURNS TALENT FROM A PLAYOFF TEAM A YEAR AGO. SENIORS CAMRYN DICKEY AND SYDNEE FAILLA WILL LEAD THE WAY. THE CHARGER TRACK AND FIELD TEAM HAVE SOME SPECIAL FIELD AND LONG-DISTANCE INDIVIDUALS AND GOLF SHOULD REACH THE REGIONALS. THEY ARE ALL CHARGED UP. SURGE POWER

Brayden Harrison

Alanna Routt, Sydnee Failla, Arissa Zajac, Camryn Dickey, Jonna Eckerd, Rylie Holder and Gabby Castillo

Gavin Waits, Tyler Shumann, Austin Vargas, Regan Carter and Lane Arroyos

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Jonna Eckerd

Austin Vargas

Lane Arroyos

Gabby Castillo

Tyler Byrum, Brayden Harrison, Sarah Schulte, Garrett Beller, Michala Snow and Miles Cawthon

Tyler Byrum

Gavin Waits

Alanna Routt

Regan Carter

Camryn Dickey

George Ranch

HORNS UP

Tre Aikens, George Ranch Baseball

GEORGE RANCH’S GARNER INTENDS TO GUIDE TEAM TO GREATNESS WHY NOT ME? \\ Matthew Ogle

the generational curse of not going to college, who’s going to do it? So, ‘Why Not Me?’ That’s always been my saying.” That confidence will be invaluable for the Longhorns. “When it comes to me being a leader and the catcher of the team, I’m definitely a ‘hard-ass’ in regards to softball, because I know how locked in we should be and what we accomplish when we are,” she said. “I guess I’m in the middle because sometimes I like to have fun and goof around, but when it’s game time we’ve got to take care of business.” The senior Longhorn’s accolades and skills have ‘garnered’ her the chance to play for Florida Memorial University in Miami. Furthermore, Garner also has a passion for sports medicine and photography. She has been published by The Wrangler – the George Ranch student newspaper, and VYPE Magazine . “I like to catch people in motion with quality pictures that I’d like photographers to take of me,” she said. “I know I don’t really have the option for people to take certain pictures of me, so I like to do it for others so they can feel how I’d want to feel. Eventually, I want to be a sports broadcaster. Whether I’m in front of or behind the camera, is still to be determined.” For now, she will continue to make news at George Ranch in front of the camera behind the plate.

To make it to the next level as an athlete, an individual must be able to work well with others. However, one must possess a significant amount of self-confidence to inspire themselves – a trait Garner does not lack. “The main answer (people give as their main motivation) that everyone tends to say is their mom or dad,” she said. “But, in all reality, it’s me. I just feel like if I don’t do it, who’s going to do it? If I don’t break

for George Ranch’s new campaign. “I’m a natural-born leader,” said Garner. “I carry myself a certain way. Me being not necessarily cocky, but confident in myself makes my game better. I think that rubs off on my team. If I’m not having a good day, neither is the team. So, when I realized that, I thought ‘OK, I have to get it together. No bad days’. When I step on the diamond, all the insecurities go away.”

FOLLOWING GEORGE RANCH SOFTBALL’S IMPRESSIVE PERFORMANCE LAST SEASON, IN WHICH THEY FINISHED SECOND IN THE DISTRICT EN ROUTE TO AN APPEARANCE IN THE UIL 6A REGIONAL QUARTERFINALS, THE LONGHORNS ARE RETURNING TO THE DIAMOND TO PUSH THEIR PROGRAM FURTHER INTO THE PLAYOFF RACE. Senior catcher Mariah Garner led the team in RBIs last year and looks to build upon her team’s success, as she energizes the surge

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George Ranch

RANCH HANDS

GEORGE RANCH HIGH IS THE ONLY CLASS 6A PROGRAM IN LAMAR CISD. THE LONGHORNS CAN HOLD THEIR OWN ON THE BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL FIELDS, THE TRACK AND THE GOLF COURSE. GEORGE RANCH SOFTBALL WENT THREE ROUNDS DEEP IN THE PLAYOFFS LAST SEASON AND LOOK FOR A DEEPER RUN WITH KARRLAUHN DEAS AND MARIAH GARNER BACK IN THE DUGOUT. BASEBALL WILL ALSO BE A PLAYOFF TEAM, WHILE TRACK AND FIELD TEAMS WILL BE BALANCED IN ALL EVENTS. THE GOLF TEAM HAS PROMISE TO BE A DISTRICT CONTENDER. FORE!

Olivia Wurzburger, Niklas Da Silva Ekbery, Rylee Havenski and Shawn Chen

Johnathon Canter

Shawn Chen

Kate Dolan

Karrlauhn Deas

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Grant Reynolds

Russell Franklin

Abby Bergeron

Rylee Havenski

Cody Ford

George Ranch Softball

Cody Ford, Johnathon Canter, Tre Aikens, Jackson Reifel, (Below) Russell Franklin, Jack Braswell, Grant Reynolds and Jonas Gonzales

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LAMAR CONSOLIDATED LCISD ATHLETIC ACHIEVEMENTS

ACADEMIC ALL-STATE

FOOTBALL

VOLLEYBALL

Jadin Nelson Joseph Campbell Kaleb Martinez Jonathan Aders Jason McCullough Justin McCullough Edwin Quijada

2nd Team 2nd Team 2nd Team 2nd Team

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Kymbrali Palacios Taylor Joyner Ta’liya De Los Santos

2nd Team 2nd Team 2nd Team 2nd Team

Leah Scroggins

Honorable Mention Honorable Mention Honorable Mention

COLLEGE BOUND ATHLETES

Brooke Morris Holley Lock

Volleyball Softball

Central State University Galveston College

TERRY

ACADEMIC ALL-STATE

FOOTBALL

Cory Jiles Hector Sierra Juan Rodriguez Trumaine Mitchell Caden Sanders Johnte McCauley Angel Mendoza

2nd Team 2nd Team 2nd Team 2nd Team 2nd Team 2nd Team 2nd Team

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Joshua Cruz

2nd Team 2nd Team 2nd Team 2nd Team

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Matthew Martinez Michael Cuevas Jazmen Washington Michael Louison Hammed Masha

Honorable Mention Honorable Mention

COLLEGE BOUND ATHLETES

Cory Jiles

Football

Texas Lutheran University Sam Houston State University

Jazmen Washington

Athletic Training Cross Country

Emory & Henry College

Hillis Roberso

FULSHEAR

ACADEMIC ALL-STATE

Seth Smith Joe Vasquez August Pekar Arya Favakeh Amare Bickman Jax Medica Jacob Hoffart Will Hutchison Kaden Jones

Honorable Mention Honorable Mention Honorable Mention Honorable Mention Honorable Mention Honorable Mention Honorable Mention Honorable Mention Honorable Mention

THSCA THSCA THSCA THSCA THSCA THSCA THSCA THSCA THSCA

FOOTBALL

Maverick Schomburg Germany Williams Isaiah Sandoval

2nd Team 2nd Team 2nd Team 2nd Team 2nd Team 2nd Team 2nd Team

THSCA THSCA THSCA THSCA THSCA THSCA THSCA THSCA THSCA THSCA THSCA THSCA THSCA THSCA THSCA

Parker Williams Zack Nicholson Gavin Waits Ben McGowen Jacob Sanders Tania Chunguli Jayvion Williams Oreo Salako Joseph Mahoney Mason Navarro

Honorable Mention Honorable Mention Honorable Mention Honorable Mention Honorable Mention Honorable Mention Honorable Mention Honorable Mention

CROSS COUNTRY

Tyler Browning Jonathan Janda Avran Arrieta

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1st Team

Ryan Ferns Koleton Faith

Honorable Mention

COLLEGE BOUND ATHLETES

Reagan Barrett Tristan Schkade Olivia Drayden Rachel Nordt Victoria Powell Will Hutchison Koleton Faith Gavin Waits Eaman Smalls

Lacrosse Lacrosse Volleyball Volleyball Volleyball Football Football

Huntington College Limestone University Colby University

Jax Medica Lane Arroyos Tyler Schumann Regan Carter Austin Vargas Sydnee Failla Arissa Zajac Camryn Dickey

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Texas Wesleyan New Mexico State Texas A&M Kingsville Pacific University Texas A&M University Concordia University

Hardin Simmons University

Texas Lutheran Colorado State Angelo State

Fort Scott Community College North East Texas Community College

Football & Baseball

Abilene Christian University University of Alabama Birmingham

Football

GEORGE RANCH

ACADEMIC ALL-STATE

FOOTBALL

Jerrel Green Javon Randle

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Donnelly Davis Gregor Jones

2nd Team 2nd Team 2nd Team 2nd Team 2nd Team

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Ashley Pierson Pamela Brown Emma Garza David Michael Jaques Franklin Tobechi Duru Nicholas Dailey Russel Franklin Davis Flemming Gunnar McCool Yabsera Tibebe Trent Turner Braell Dotson Madison Halidman Matthew Whitehead Alex Nwambuonwo

Temiloluwa Ogunsnya Kosisochukwu Madueke Dylan Keiningham Semaj Thomas Gabriel Talamantes

Honorable Mention Honorable Mention Honorable Mention Honorable Mention Honorable Mention Honorable Mention Honorable Mention Honorable Mention Honorable Mention

Kevin Odikpo

Jackson Muckelroy

Manager THSCA THSCA THSCA THSCA

Braeden Vann Braydan Doran Michael Wilson Mario Molina Ezekiel Hunsu

Manager Manager THSCA THSCA

CROSS COUNTRY

VOLLEYBALL

1st Team 2nd Team 2nd Team 2nd Team 2nd Team

Marteena Subia Ivanna Martinez Eryn Rainer Kassandra Kee Riley Steubing Sarah Brotamonte Stefani Ayiteyfio

*ELITE

TGCA TGCA TGCA TGCA TGCA TGCA TGCA

1st Team 2nd Team 2nd Team 2nd Team 2nd Team 2nd Team

Ava Curtis

Kylie Marteney Clara Bodnar Kianna Stamps

Honorable Mention Honorable Mention Honorable Mention Honorable Mention

Imari Turner

Honorable Mention

Emily Flores

COLLEGE BOUND ATHLETES

Kianna Stamps Madison Haldiman

Cross Country Cross Country

University of St Thomas Arkansas State University Macalester College Louisiana Tech University Arkansas Tech University

Hanzlah Rana Angeline Chable Kyleigh Meuth Bella Cantone Mariah Garner

Football Cheer Cheer

Northwestern State

Trinity Valley Community College Texas State University University of the Cumberlands Florida Memorial University

Eryn Rainer Riley Steubing Gregor Jones

Volleyball Volleyball Football Football

Swimming

Softball

Jackson Muckelroy

Incarnate Word

FOSTER

ACADEMIC ALL-STATE

Dimitrius Godfrey

Honorable Mention Honorable Mention Honorable Mention Honorable Mention Honorable Mention Honorable Mention Honorable Mention Honorable Mention Honorable Mention Honorable Mention

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FOOTBALL

Gold Werra

Coleman Biggs Ashton Ojiaku Jackson Lidisky Luke Henderson Jesse Ebosele Cedric Adjet Griffin Vickery Kyle Kearns Alycia Hubbard Andrew Kunz Jayden Payne Achem Ashu Chase Canada Ahmad Alchikhali Landon Godwin Christopher Gore Kendal Stewart Becky Osilaja Dylan Apponey Jalen Austin Chase Canada Eli England Sorren Harry Quenton Joseph

2nd Team 2nd Team 2nd Team 2nd Team 2nd Team 2nd Team 2nd Team 2nd Team 2nd Team

THSCA THSCA THSCA THSCA THSCA THSCA THSCA THSCA THSCA THSCA THSCA THSCA THSCA THSCA THSCA THSCA THSCA

Quenton Joseph Jacob Riddle Jonathan Fayard

Jalen Austin

Oluwatogbekle Osilaja

Mia Hubbard Walker Shultz

Anthony Pocasangre

ELITE

VOLLEYBALL

Honorable Mention Honorable Mention Honorable Mention Honorable Mention Honorable Mention Honorable Mention Honorable Mention

Chloe Howard Koryn Johnson

TGCA TGCA

CROSS COUNTRY

Samantha Doherty Mickayla Tosch

TGCA TGCA TGCA

Kaitlyn Walsh

COLLEGE BOUND ATHLETES

Athletic Training

Baylor University Blinn University Mid Western State Trinity Valley University Langston University Trinity University Trinity Valley University Rice University McMurry University University of Texas at Arlington

Kendal Stewart Landon Woods Dobeart Williams Katelyn Barrett Mickayla Tosch Alina Satcher Micah Dean Jackson Low Hannah Bolin Kailani Lindsey

Football Football Football Softball Softball Softball Baseball Baseball

University of Colorado Texas Wesleyan University North American College

Football Football Football Football Football Football Football Football Track

Southern Arkansas University Tech McLeannan Community College

Grand Canyon University

Kansas State

Micah Linzy-Williams

Blinn Junior College Sam Houston Eastern Kentucy

Ashton Ojiaku

Girls Soccer Girls Basketball

Anthony Pocasangre

Lamar Consolidated

Holly Lock, Lamar Consolidated Softball

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ANY TEAM WORTH ITS SALT, MUST HAVE AN ACE ON THE MOUND. For the Lamar Consolidated Mustangs, that is lefty Jonathan Anders, who exploded onto the scene as a junior. And he has some swag. The moustache is his calling card, but he can pitch and hit with some of the best in the city. “Our primary goal this season is to make the playoffs,” said Anders. “Before we can even think about a district title, making the postseason is the focus. We’re leading with our seniors in the locker room and on the field right now. So, we’re just trying to get the younger guys on the same level, teach ‘em right and stress that mentality to win.” It all starts with Anders, who hit at a .325 clip, while going 5-2 on the season with a 1.14 ERA. For his performance, he was named to the all-district team and was voted the District-5A Pitcher of the Year. “My goal this year is to get Pitcher of the Year again, as well as get a college offer,” Anders said. “I have a few but none of them have felt good yet. I hope that changes this season. Waiting to be called can be stressful. Several of my friends are getting offers and committing, and I’m just waiting to get that chance. I’m going to do my best to prove myself this season and it will come.” Considering this is his final season at Lamar Consolidated, Anders will look to regain his 2022 form and then some. Furthermore, he intends to be one of the Mustangs’ leaders to help shape the future of the program. “I’m going to try to encourage my teammates, especially the underclassmen, to work hard all throughout the year,” said Anders. “Nothing is given, so I want to stress that mental and physical toughness can push through the adversity we will face.”

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Lamar Consolidated

ORIGINAL THE

THE LAMAR CONSOLIDATED MUSTANGS OPENED THEIR DOORS IN 1948 AS THE ORIGINAL SCHOOL OF LAMAR CISD. THE SCHOOL IS RICH IN TRADITION WITH A FOOTBALL STATE TITLE (2007) AND NINE DISTRICT TITLES IN BASEBALL. THE ‘STANGS WILL TRY AND LIVE UP TO THEIR TRADITION THIS SPRING AS BASEBALL, SOFTBALL, TRACK AND FIELD AND GOLF WRAP UP THE 2022-23 SCHOOL YEAR.

Alejandro Ruales, Jonathan Anders, Jacob Hinski and Joshua Cornejo

Joshua Cornejo

Rachel Mey, Nazzy Brooks, SJ Housel, Holly Lock and Aubree Jones

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Alejandro Ruales

Rachel Mey

Jacob Hinski

SJ Housel

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Peyton Perry, Randle Softball

THE LIONS THE PRIDE OF

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we are all in the sport. We workout together a lot, so it’s nice to have that family dynamic. VYPE: What kind of commitment does it take to be an elite runner? CUMMINGS: It takes up a lot of my time, especially during the summer season. I don’t really have any free time to be with friends because I’m always practicing or going to meets, but it’s a necessary sacrifice in order to succeed in the long run. VYPE: Where do you see yourself in the future? CUMMINGS: Well, my dream school is Texas State, so hopefully I will be attending there. After that, I hope to one day go to the Olympics. … Anticipate a Cummings. She is already beginning to deliver on her goals, and only time will tell just how far she will go. stellar season from Randle’s Shanaje’

WITH THE UIL TRACK & FIELD SEASON UNDERWAY, RANDLE HIGH WILL LOOK TO JUNIOR SPEEDSTER SHANAJE’ CUMMINGS TO REPRESENT WHEN IT COMES TO THE MEDAL STAND. Cummings is off to a fast start this Spring, given that she won the Tri-Meet (Randle, Magnolia and Hastings) in the 200-meters (PR: 25.50), claimed second in the Buffalo Relays and finished fifth in the Fort Bend ISD Invitational. VYPE was able to catch up with the Randle Lion to see what makes the sprinter tick. Welcome to VYPE’s 411… VYPE: So, what got you into track and field? CUMMINGS: My parents asked me if I wanted to do it when I was about nine years old, so it kind of took off from there. I ended up really enjoying it because I just like to run. It makes me calm and I can focus on the moment. VYPE: What’s your goal for this season? CUMMINGS : I want to improve on my finishes and drop my times. Ultimately, I want to make it to State, and potentially be a collegiate runner after I’ve graduated. VYPE: Who or what is your CUMMINGS: My parents for sure. They’re all about track and are there to support their babies. My brother is a sophomore, and my sister is in seventh grade, and inspiration behind your passion for athletics?

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Randle

THE SILVER AND BLACK

THE RANDLE LIONS ARE THE NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK AS THE NEWLY-OPENED LAMAR CISD SCHOOL LOOKS TO BUILD ITS IDENTITY ON THE FIELDS OF PLAY. WHAT THE LIONS MAY LACK IN VARSITY EXPERIENCE, RANDLE ATHLETES MAKE UP IN EFFORT AND COMPETITIVENESS. AS THEY FIND THEIR FOOTING, DON’T BE SURPRISED TO SEE THE LIONS FIGHT TO THE FINISH AGAINST THE MORE ESTABLISHED OPPONENTS.

Peyton Perry, Aubrey Sanchez, Jasmine Tovar and Lana Garza

Raina Kim and Rich Hays

Cedrick McClintock, Ryan Gonzales, Lorenzo Coronado and Matthew Lutanno

Matthew Lutanno

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Raina Kim

Aubrey Sanchez

Cedrick McClintock

Lorenzo Coronado

Rich Hays

Lana Garza

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Sierra Perez, BF Terry Ranger Softball

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B.F. TERRY BASEBALL IS BACK ON THE DIAMOND THIS SPRING WITH A DETERMINATION TO GET INTO THE PLAYOFF CONVERSATION. Following a 2022 season that saw Terry finish in the No. 6 spot in their tough district, the Rangers look to flip the script. Sophomore shortstop Andrew Hernandez will play a significant role in the turnaround as he anchors the infield and sets the table in the batting lineup. “We didn’t get where we wanted to go last year, so we’re looking to change that,” said Hernandez. “We’re going to be ready to get out on the field and win. It’s a mentality.” As is the case with so many in the sport, Hernandez was inspired by his family to compete in baseball at an early age. “My dad was really the one who got me into the game,” he said. “I used to play soccer until he got me into baseball, and I just fell in love with it.” Shortstop can be a challenging position to play, which is why the task tends to fall upon the veterans of any given team. However, the sophomore intends to thrive in the middle infield just like his favorite player — Jeremy Peña of the Astros. “My goal is to develop my skills over the course of the season,” Hernandez said. “I’m just a sophomore right now so there’s still plenty of time to improve, but I want to be the best I can by the time I’m a senior. I want to leave a legacy here.”

Ohl and Marcus Cuevas are really valuable to this team as well. The way we keep things level throughout the season is to never lose our competitiveness. We’re always fighting for a spot and looking to prove our skills to our team and to everybody else out there.”

his team’s ability to make a run for the postseason this spring, and he remains focused on what’s important. “Our motto this year is ‘Be Better,’ which is pretty self explanatory,” he said. “We’ve got plenty of guys to fulfill that goal. Juan Rodriguez is one of them. Eric Garza has a super strong arm. Clayton

He’s on the right track, considering he showed promise as a freshman (.255 BA, 12 RBI, 5 2B), earning all-district honors in 2022. He also had a summer of experience honing his skills for his club team – the Texas Generals. The young B.F. Terry product seems confident in

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BF Terry

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THE BF TERRY BRAND DATES BACK DECADES... OPENED IN 1980, THE RANGERS HAVE HAD SUCCESS OVER THE YEARS EVEN AS EARLY AS 2013 WHEN TERRY WON THE STATE BASKETBALL TOURNEY. THIS SPRING, THE RANGERS HAVE A YOUNG BASEBALL TEAM WITH TALENT AND A SOFTBALL TEAM READY TO SCRATCH OUT RUNS WHERE THEY CAN. TRACK AND FIELD IS WHERE TERRY THRIVES AS THEY LOOK TO CAPTURE GOLD ON THE OVAL. STAY TUNED.

Jaysen Comacho, Michael Cuevas, Jayden Rodriguez and Andrew Hernandez

Lexi Jo Guerrero, Madi Monroy, Bianca Hernandez, Sierra Perez and Olivia Gonzales

Ian Whitaker and Bryan Fuentes

Bryan Fuentes

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Olivia Gonzales

Jaysen Comacho

Michael Cuevas

Ian Whitaker

Jayden Rodriguez

Bianca Hernandez

Lexi Jo Guerrero

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district. In 2017, she was on the inaugural team at Lindsey Elementary, where she continues to serve as principal. “I am beyond grateful and humbled to be named by my colleagues and fellow principals, who are some of the most dedicated and passionate administrators you will ever find,” Dr. Sanzo shared. “This group of leaders goes beyond the call of duty daily to raise the bar in education, culture on their campus, and community connections. They are the best of the best! The secondary principals have a heart of gold and a standard of steel for excellence. I am so proud to be part of this family and could not be more thankful to each of them for choosing me and creating schools where every student is seen and valued.” Dr. Sanzo has been with the district for 23 years and 30 years total in education. She began her Lamar CISD tenure as a

Lamar CISD is pleased to announce this year’s award winners for Elementary and Secondary Principal of the Year. Lindsey Elementary School Principal Heather Williams was selected as the Elementary Principal of the Year. Reading Junior High Principal Dr. Sonya Sanzo was selected as Secondary Principal of the Year. “To say I am honored is an understatement,” Williams said. “I feel so blessed to serve our community alongside my colleagues, who are the most innovative, passionate, kid centered educators I have had the pleasure of working with in more than two decades.” Principal Williams has 26 years of educational experience. In 2000, she was a part of the inaugural staff of Frost Elementary as a teacher for grades 4 and 5. She continued to serve as a gifted and talented teacher and campus instructional technology specialist throughout the

counselor at Huggins Elementary, later working at Briscoe Junior High, and Wertheimer Middle. Later, she became an assistant principal when Reading Junior High opened in 2010, and became a principal at Wessendorff Middle in 2015, before returning to Reading as a principal in 2018. She is also a part of the Holdsworth Leadership Program and assists in leading the Be the One Leadership Academy for aspiring administrators.

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Madison Canales is now a two-time state champion with back-to-back undefeated seasons. The Foster High School junior took the ultimate title again this year at the UIL State Wrestling Championship with a perfect 46-0 record. Overall, Canales is 102-1 as a high school wrestler. She has been wrestling for six years and plans to continue wrestling in college. Next year, Canales plans to defend her back-to back state titles and pursue the three-peat. “Madi is never afraid of a challenge. Her work ethic, perseverance and competitive nature are some of the things that make her such a great wrestler,” said Foster Wrestling Coach Scott Kimball.

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Mia Huckman is a senior at Foster High School and she has been named the 2023 Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo School Art Grand Champion. This is Huckman’s fourth time to have artwork in the HLSR’s School Art Auction and the first time she has placed first.

She received this year’s honor at the HLSR School Art Awards Ceremony at NRG Center. Her painting, “Our Last Round Up,” was ranked #1 out of 72 auction lots and 4,500 artwork pieces entered from school districts from across Southeast Texas. Last year in 2022, Huckman was the 2022 School Art Reserve Grand Champion. Her painting, “Partners in Time,” broke the world record with a selling price of $265,000. It sold for $15,000 more than the Grand Champion painting. Huckman plans to study Illustration Concept Art at Savannah College of Art & Design in fall 2023.

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