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Athletics: Back-to-Back SPC Champions
The culmination of spring sports in Dallas was a triumph for the Falcons, as both the softball and girls track & field teams clinched their second consecutive SPC Championship titles.
FWCD’s softball team defeated Trinity Valley School (17-1) in the semifinals, with Madeline Richey ’27 and Emily Klein ’24 earning a combined no-hitter on the mound. In the title game against The John Cooper School (12-1), Reagan Hall ’24 had zero walks and 12 strikeouts. The team ended the season on a 14-game win streak, outscoring opponents 158-25 during that stretch.
The girls track & field team edged out Trinity Valley by 1.5 points to earn the 3A title with a total of 175.5 points. Gold medalists were Carly Walker ’24 (Pole Vault), Londyn Bektic ’27 (Triple Jump) and Shamya Freeney ’24 (Shot Put). Silver medalists were Chloe Nelson ’27 (3200m); Finleigh Ashburn ’25 (100m Hurdles); Carly Walker ’24, Londyn Bektic ’27, Hailey Seiden ’26, Kylie Carter ’24 (4x100); Caroline King ’25, Emmy Strathmeyer ’27, Addie Fortinberry ’26, Chloe Nelson ’27 (4x800); Francie Ratino ’27 (Shot Put, Discus); and Carly Walker ’24 (Long Jump). Bronze medalist was Addie Fortinberry ’26 (400m).