# K NIGHTS STAND OUT Athletic Director’s Report A bit of normalcy returned to EHS this fall season as students, parents, and friends were able to gather once more in person to cheer on the Knights. The community spirit and energy that has become a hallmark of home EHS athletic events were on full display throughout the season as our teams gave enthusiastic crowds much to cheer for. The highlight of the fall athletic season was most certainly the Girls Cross Country team’s thrilling SPC championship. The Knights placed six runners in the top-thirty of the championship race at Norbuck Park in Dallas and earned a commanding ten-point win over runner-up Hockaday. History was made as the championship was the first in program history! The win capped off an outstanding season that featured several wins over 5A and 6A teams in UIL races. The Boys Cross Country team completed their own strong season as the Knights finished 7th overall in the SPC championship race, their highest finish in several years.
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The Girls Volleyball team finished south zone play with a 7-1 record, good for a three-team, first-place tie with St. John’s and St. Stephens. The Knights defeated FWCD 3-0 in the opening round of the SPC tournament before falling to eventual runner-up Oakridge in the quarterfinals. The Knights rebounded with a strong 3-1 win over ESD to finish 5th overall. The Boys Volleyball team earned the #1 seed in the south zone with their 8-2 zone record and earned a bye into the second round of the tournament. The Knights faced perennial power Casady in the quarterfinals and dropped a 3-1 decision to the Cyclones. The Knights responded in strong fashion by defeating St. John’s 3-1 to capture 5th place in the tournament. The Girls Field Hockey team, fueled by a three-game winning streak to end the regular season, earned the 4th seed in the south zone. The Knights dropped a heart-breaking 1-0 match to FWCD in the opening round of the SPC tournament but responded with 7-0 victories over both St. Andrew’s and Duchesne to finish 2-1 in the tournament.
More than 85 students participated in the JV White, JV Blue, Varsity Cheer, and the Pom teams this season. They thrilled crowds at football games and pep rallies. All four teams competed in the fall Lonestar Classic sponsored by the NCA. The Varsity, JV, and JV White football teams all finished their seasons with impressive wins in the final weeks of the season. With more than 100 students involved in the program, each team boasted large rosters full of enthusiastic participants. The Varsity Knights ended the season in fine fashion with a dominating 31-7 win at home vs. Houston Christian on Homecoming. This followed a thrilling 28-21 win at St. Mark’s. —Jason Grove
