SJA NEWSLETTER JANUARY 25 by St. Joseph Academy

Our Athletic Department’s philosophy is that our student athlete’s pursuits on the field should be equally measured with those off of it. To that end, a Bloodhound athlete should pursue personal growth through academic work, team experiences, and as an ambassador of our school. The department strives to maintain an outstanding athletics program, conducted in a manner of our Marist faith.

Thank you for being a member of the 101 Club. I hope you remain engaged in our Bloodhound sports and continue to support SJA as we shoot for the stars through life’s difficulties. On behalf of the many athletes we thank you for your unwavering support and spirit Go Bloodhounds!

JOHNF.COWEN‘98

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SOCCER

BLOOHOUNDSLOOKTO

RUNITBACKIN2025

BROWNSVILLE-The

Bloodhounds enter the 2025 season as defending state champions. After their banner year on the pitch, the club will now look to repeat as state champs. The road to state will run through Canales Field. After losing seven to graduation, SJA will turn to senior striker Claudio Torres, fellow senior Mauricio Gonzalez, Emilio Gonzalez and keeper Rey Cisneros. Junior Johnny Cardona has lobbied between defensemen and striker and has given the Hounds’ a jolt of offense. SJA shook off a tough loss to open the season against district foe Laredo. Since then, they have reeled off four straight district wins against, Victoria Saint Joe, Saint Anthony’s, San Antonio Christian and Saint Mary’s Hall.

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SOCCER

BROWNSVILLE-After their loss against the Knights, the Bloodhounds went 2-1 at the BISD Tournament. The Bloodhounds beat PSJA North in penalty kicks, fell to eventual poolchampionLaredoUnitedandfinishedthetournamentwithawinoverWeslaco.SJA begantheyearwithawinoverMarineMilitaryAcademy.JohnnyCardonahasfueledthe offensewithfivegoalsagainsttheFlyersandfollowedthatupwithfourgoalsagainstthe Lions.

GIRLS BASKETBALL

LADYHOUNDS’ IN POSITIONFORDISTRICT CROWN

BROWNSVILLE- The Lady Bloodhounds return multiple weapons to the fold in 2024-2025. Head Coach Robert Moreno has two seniors on the roster in Mia Villarreal and Kylie Vories. The rest of the roster fills out with three juniors, three sophomores and two freshman. Last year, Saint Joe won a playoff game in the area round and bowed

out to Second Baptist.. This year they have the pieces in play to repeat another playoff run despite losing Regina Tovar, a household name to graduation. So far, the Lady Hounds are 4-0 in league play and hoisted the Santa Rosa tournament championship with a thrashing of Lyford, in the title game. Overall they are 15-5.

GIRLS BASKETBALL

BROWNSVILLE-Throughthefirstroundofdistrictplay,theLadyBloodhoundsranthe table with a clean 5-0 record. SJA picked up their biggest win of the year against Saint Mary’sHall42-39inovertime.SeanahMirelesnetted13pointsinthewin..Withthewin, SaintJoeisnowinthedriverseatforadistricttitle.“Itmeansalotforustogetthiswin,” saidSeniorMiaVillarreal.“Especiallywinningathome,itgivesusconfidencetogoonthe road.“Wewerealittlenervous,therewasalotofanticipationforthisgame.Itgotmoved butwewerereadyandweknewthiswinwouldhelpgetustowherewewanttobe,andthat isadistricttitle.”

BOYS BASKETBALL

SJABATTLINGFOR PLAYOFFSPOT

BROWNSVILLE-

The Bloodhounds are currently battling for a playoff spot, in what has been a tough district. SJA is 3-5 in league play with two games remaining against Laredo St Augustine and Victoria Saint Joseph. The Bloodhounds would need to win out and get some help if they want to play into the postseason.

Saint Joe has wins against San Antonio Christian and swept the series against San Antonio St. Mary’s Hall. Three Bloodhounds are avenging double figures. Aiden Garza 13.9 points per game, Mikey Rivera 11.5 and Jason Aguilar with 11.2 points per game. The season high win streak was five. All five wins came against UIL schools.

BOYS BASKETBALL

BROWNSVILLE-Signature wins against Harlingen South, Mission Veterans, Santa Rosa andBrownsvilleJubille.AttheBISDtournament,theBloodhoundswent3-3andfollowed up with a trip to the 93rd Annual C.E. Vail Tournament. Saint Joe finished with a 2-2 recordwithwinsagainstJubilleandWeslacoPike..ThetwolossescameagainstWeslaco High.

S A I N T J O S E P H A C A D E M Y

SWEETHEARTS

BROWNSVILLE-The Sweethearts wrapped up their season at the state meet in Waco. Mariarenee Leal received First Team All-State, Ingrid Vicent and Loretta Yanez brought homeSecondTeamAll-State andMadelynnGonzalezreceivedMadelynnGonzalez.

SWIM

BOYSRELAYTEAM RETURNSTOSTATE

BROWNSVILE- The boys relay team is heading back to the state meet for a second straight year. The 200 relay team is made up of, Sebi Green, Allen Hobbs, Colton Sippel and Iker Balli. Green also punched his ticket to state in the 100 fly. The relay team placed second and Green placed third.

TENNIS

TENNISRETOOLINGFOR 2025

BROWNSVILLE-Tennis is in full swing and after last years state run, long time Tennis coach Oscar Garza is looking to retool in 2025. Last year, SJA bid fairwell to a Bloodhound legend in Fran Gamez. This year the boys team is young, but with plenty of experience. Juniors Frankie Wood and Felipe Barerra look to take the next step. On the girls side, Sophomores Nicole De La Garza and Julietta Villafranca are also looking to carry the freight.

TENNIS

BROWNSVILLE-Villafranca and De La Garzahaveshinedattheirrecentmeetsin BrownsvilleandHarlingenAttheirlastmeet, VillafrancaplacedfirstingirlssinglesandDe LaGarzawastherunnerupinthesemis,both intheirrespectivepools

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WITHEXPERIENCE,LIFTERS READYFORYEAR2

BROWNSVILLE-Powerlifting returns for its second season. Thus far the Hounds’ have competed in meets in Brownsville and Santa Rosa. Humberto Flores, Patricio Garza and Jesus Osio have all positioned themselves for a spot at the regional meet. Also returning to the team is Emmanuel Aguirre, Jonah Gomez, Juan Colleo, Alexander Morton, Damian Mendoza

POWERLIFTING

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Bloodhounds competing at the Santa Rosa meet and B.I.S.D Meet at the Brownsville Sports Complex.

BASEBALL

BLOODHOUNDSLOOKTO RESPONDAFTERROCKY

2024SEASON

BROWNSVILLE-After missing the playoffs last season, SJA multiple starters to the lineup and will rely on the veteran arm of Gael Ponce. The senior righty had an excellent offseason and is primed for one final campaign. SJA will need to replace household names in Juan Garza (Shortstop/Pitcher) and Emilio Cano (Catcher). Emilio Mendez, Lalo Braunschweiger will bring sage veteran experience.