Sports

JULIA SHERMAN

Staff Writer Look out for varsity boys volleyball this fall season. This team is going to be

Youth movement steers boys volleyball season Cross country bringing action to the court, so watch for their schedule. The boys’ first scrimmage Ft. Worth Country Day School. Their first home game will be against St. Andrews on focused on title was an August 18 round robin with Awty, St. John’s, and The Kinkaid School. The boys’ official first game will be away at the September 9. It is looking like it is going to be an amazing season for this group. Episcopal boys volleyball has had a twoJAKE BERLIN Staff Writer year winning record streak in SPC. The The Episcopal Knights cross country varsity lost eleven players from last year’s team is looking forward to a promising squad, but Coach Kerry Hofmeister said, year. Although the team graduated a num“This year’s roster will see a lot of new ber of varsity seniors last year, Assistant faces as our core of varsity starters will be Coach Andrew Lauer is confident that the sophomores.” talent pool will continue to expand and A returning varsity player, senior Jona- bring in new freshman full of potential. thon Redding, will be providing “height Over the summer, the athletes displayed and attacking ability out of the middle.” exemplary resolve and commitment by Returning varsity players, junior Ethan braving the intense Texas heat and attendRomero and sophomore Alfredo Bolado ing dreaded early morning practices. The Corona will be starting for the Knights. team has a schedule of competitions that The varsity also welcomes newcomers in will allow them to prove themselves as sophomores Austin Conte, Ethan Lahoti, formidable opponents. Calder Tribble, Johnny Hardee, and Evan Coach Lauer believes this year’s group Bellinger-Spivey. of talent will make for an excellent sea The coaching staff is ecstatic to see what son and a shot at another SPC title. The these new faces will bring to the team. athletes hope to build off of last season as Hofmeister’s goal for this season is to see they continue to bond and improve. The boys volleyball team will be counting on its latest youth movement to fill key growth in each player and to lay a foundaroles vacated by graduated starters from last season. Photo by Kennedy Greene. tion to succeed in future championships. Girls volleyball Knights football confident 7-on-7 results remains on path will translate into explosive 2022 campaign for SPC success

THOMPSON WHITE

Staff Writer

This year the Episcopal High School 7-on-7 football team had a phenomenal preseason which completely contradicted last year’s struggle during the regular football season. Over the summer, the 7-on-7 football team trained tirelessly to improve its skills to go to the 7vs7 state tournament and prepare themselves for an SPC championship win. This year, the HES football program added some transfers, including Class of 2024 players Karson Gordon and Andre Thompson. Gordon will start at quarterback, and Thompson will be a key wide receiver for the Knights. With the help of these players, the Knights were selected the preseason favorite in the conference by website Texas Prove Football Guy. The site also named Gordon as preseason MVP, Thompson as the top offensive player, and senior Jason Otah top defensive player after achieving most improved player last season in team voting. This year the Episcopal 7-on-7 team beat many public schools such as Humble, Manvel, and Woodlands high schools, which is in the 6A division. The team started the state tournament strong by going 4-0 on the qualifying day and won the Pool G championships against Colleyville Heritage. After winning the pool championship, its next game was against the Woodlands for the round of 32 Division 1 championship tournament. The Knights went on to beat the Woodlands 27-13. In the Sweet 16, the Knights faced off against Nelson High School and lost in a close game 34-30. Playing some of the more challenging public schools will strengthen the Episcopal football team during the regular season. When asked how play against public schools will relate to regular season success, Otah said, “It showed us how great we can be and will give us the confidence we need during the regular season.”

The football team gathers after practice to discuss their performance. Photo by Jules Weinstein.

Cheer and Pom lead through spirit and charity

CLARA CRENSHAW

Staff Writer

The EHS cheer and pom teams are planning a full and exciting season. The cheerleaders and pom dancers' first performance was at Field Knight on August 21.They will perform at every football game and most basketball games. The first home football game is September 6 against Parish Episcopal. An addition to the Pom squad this year will be new head coach Katherine Kennedy, EHS Class of 2012. The cheerleaders and pom dancers were busy this summer. They went to two cheer camps where they won multiple awards, such as Top Performance Team. There were 18 All-American winners, including varsity captain Emily Keenan and co-captains Elizabeth Cabes and Lila Henningsen. The JV team won top chant and is stronger than ever under the leadership of their captain Keely Carr and cocaptains Berklee Lyons and Kalia Wong. The cheerleaders will compete in October at an NCA competition and hope to keep their winning streak alive. The cheerleading program is also planning several service events under the leadership of philanthropy chairs Maddie Massiatte and Audrey Black. Coach Leigh Anne Raymond said, "We are most excited about our annual philanthropic events." Students can participate by buying shirts for the Pink Out and Gold Out games, with all proceeds going to A Shelter for Cancer Families. It will be a great year for the Episcopal Knights cheerleaders and pom team.

ALYSSA WALL

Staff Writer The upcoming girls volleyball season has kicked into high gear as EHS welcomed a new head coach, Cydryce McMillian. Senior Raigan Clay noted how “Coach Mac” and the assistant coaching staff have done an excellent job in getting the team to work as one and establish their roles on the team. She also called attention to the “amazing bond” that the team shares both on and off the court. Preseason is off to a great and challenging start as the girls varsity has played several tough teams already. The girls are confident that with a difficult preseason comes grit and will only make the team stronger. With the help of Coach Mac, they are confident that an SPC championship is just within their reach.

Evolution of field hockey continues

MORGAN HEROD

Opinions Editor

Two years ago, the EHS field hockey program installed its new internationallycertified artificial turf field. This year, the team is excited to welcome new head coach Ms. Emily White, who worked with the program in the past as an assistant. As the new head, she looks forward to the varsity season as well as the development of the JV with assistant Ms. Shelly Edmonds. Seniors are an essential part of leading any team, and this year Coach White would like to recognize seniors Margaret Ellison, Jessie Horton, Janie Thomas, and Emily Young. “All four players have contributed amazing things to the program,” stated Coach White. This year, Coach White will challenge returning players to be the best they can be on and off the field. Her goal for the season is to grow as a program. She is grateful for the coaches helping her make the field hockey program special.