151 1. Spurs Picture Day 2. First Away Game 3. First Pep Rally 4. Social Officers 5. Dance Officers 6. Kenny Erler, Kaylin Caeser, Pressley Givens, Mia Chieng, and Natalie Taufer. "Spurs has been a huge part of my high school career and I’m so thankful for the opportunities it has provided me. The team has always been wonderfully supportive and I’ve enjoyed being able to lead so many amazing girls. I had so much fun and I’m gonna miss performing on the football field with my best friends." - Natalie Taufer "I have loved my time at spurs! I have made some of my best friends on the team and have loved spending time with all the girls." - Evan Marie Donohue "Silver Spurs has helped me make life long friends and increase my ecperience in dance. It has also helped me step outside my comfort zome and become more of a leader." - Elizabeth Longwell 1 2 3 4 5 6 FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS 1. The Spurs cheer on the football team under a beautiful Friday night sky. 3. The full team is ready for the Hoco Peprally! 2. The Spurs team get ready for the away game. 4. Juniors Camille Bravo, Elizabeth Mason, Kaylin Caeser, and Carley Martin turn on the smiles at the Homecoming football game. DANCING QUEEENS Houston Christian Silver Spurs 4 3 2 1 SENIOR SPOTLIGHT
ATHLETICS-Cross Country Seniors James Boutte Johnnie Francis Sam Ohlenforst Allanah Raddatz Tucker Torn All the seniors are given a shoutout for how they treat the underclassmen and they encourage everyone to keep running and are such great lights on the team. Featuring: Hardest time? Johnnie Francis "During the cross country events, the hardest part is that you run for such a long distance in the warmer months and you get more tired because of the heat." THE WINNING TEAM At one of the meets, senior Johnnie Francis and sophomore Jax LeBrun celebrate a win with a picture. The two runners excelled at the meet and brought home the gold. Jax Lebrun said, “I love running and I love my teamates.” Photo by Meredith Lebrun THE RACE IS ON The race is on as the cross country runners take off for the match. The runners push themselves to keep running even through all the chaos around them. The Mustangs ran a great race. "It's tiring, but you have to keep pushing yourslef to keep going," said sophomore Jax LeBrun. Photos by Meredith LeBrun Bekah Gerard "The hardest part of cross country is that you have to know how to keep a pace when you're racing people, and you have to focus on the outcome of the race and not on the actual run." Jax LeBrun "The hardest time I had running was in Austin, because the course was hard."
153 ITS JUST A MINDSET The runners all are ready for the meet as they wait for it to start. They are stretched and ready to race. The runners crowd around each other in preparation for the meet and they talk about their concerns for the race and get advice in return. When they are done talking to one another and giving advice, they pray for the race to come. The runners and Coach Bean pray that they would have a safe race and have no injuries. These cross country runners persevere through the miles and are such strong athletes. It's all in the mindset of a runner. Photos by Meredith LeBrun Perseverance will always win the race. ALL THE WAY TO THE END After all the runners had finished their run, they celebrated with a picture. They all ran so hard and persevered through all their challenges. Junior McKayla Childs said, "Even though I'm tired after running multiple miles, I still push through for my team." SEE THE FINISH LINE Nearing the end of the race, sophomore Bekah Gerard reaches the finish line. Bekah ran very hard and came out in a very good place. “I was tired after running for so long, but when I saw the finish line, I gave it my all." Photo by Katie Gassett ITS JUST A FEW MILES All the cross country runners gather around each other to prepare for the race. The Mustangs raced and persevered throughout the whole meet even though it was very hot and they were all exhausted. Sophomore Bekah Gerard said, “We were all tired, but we kept going and came in strong to the finish line.” Photo by Meredith LeBrun
ATHLETICS-Field Hockey I play left or right forward because Coach says that I am good at spacing. This season, I played the center of the forewards because I am ball master. I play outside midfield. We run a lot, and it's defense and offense. I have learned that Eloise was right, that pink gatorade is the best flavour. From this season I learned that I am the speediest person on the team. I learned how to actually receive a ball. Our coach last season didn't teach us the right way. My favorite part is definitely not ladders. Rewrapping my stick was fun. It made me feel like I was good. I like when Harper picks the music on the speaker because she has the best music taste, ask anyone. My favorite part is Eloise's dance moves or the preseason mafia game. What position do you play and why? What have you learned after this season? What is your favorite part of Field Hockey? Hadleigh Helms Quincy Zoretic Harper Lee Field Hockey is my favorite thing to do after school, because I do not like homework and I do like my teammates.”Harper Lee NIAfgaanHegrHosusasuHa& AQ SAY CHEESE Smiling for the camera, HC Field Hockey take a photo with opposing team, Lamar. The Mustangs took the win, beating Lamar two to zero. Junior Harper Lee said, “We did supes good and I'm very proud of the people who scored goals.” Photo by Dove Ajmani TRIO FUN While posing for a picture, Lily Herveat, Maddie Pickett, and MC Been smile in the glow of the field. The Field Hockey team is a great opportunity for people of all grade levels to bond. MC Been said, “The best part of field hockey is practice with my best friends.” Photo by Hadleigh Helms
155 GUARD THE YARD HC Field Hockey has a blast! “Ella and I took this picture after a game in Austin at a boarding school and we were about to make our way back to the hotel to eat a scrumptious meal of pasta. I love Ella.” “The best part about field hockey is the community we have built. I love playing 'fockey' but I love my team even more.” Hadleigh Helms Maddie Pickett Pull a Face THE PITCH During a Field Hockey match, there are a total of twenty-two players on the pitch, with eleven players constituting each team. The sport encompasses three distinct positions: defenders, midfielders, and strikers, with each player strategically assigned to one of these roles based on their unique skill set. For example, senior Hadleigh Helms operates as a midfielder, leveraging her exceptional stamina and adeptness in seamlessly transitioning between offensive and defensive plays. This strategic positioning of players not only showcases their individual strengths but also contributes to the overall dynamic and tactical nature of the game. Where it all goes down Field Hockey, the place where you can swing a stick and not get in trouble. What could be better? The HC Field Hockey team practices five days a week, rain or shine. Whether you are new to the sport or a trained weapon, HC Field Hockey has a place for everyone. From freshman to seniors, this team has it all. Field Hockey, also called "Fockey," is a beloved sport here at HC. Field Hockey as a sport ties all the way back to mid-19th century England. As times have changed, so too have the rules of the game to make the sport safer. Today, the girls of Fockey at HC love to make jokes, work on bettering their game, and taking selfies with Coach Munford. The primary goal of "Fockey" is to score points by guiding the ball into the opposing team's goal using a curved stick. Except for the goalie, the use of hands is limited. Players are required to demonstrate precision and skill in controlling the ball, with regulations in place to prevent excessive force or stick elevation. Achieving success in field hockey relies on proficient teamwork, strategic passing, and love for the game. This trio resulted in HC girls Field Hockey having so much success this season! QUINCY'S CONES Sorting through drill cones, Quincy remains extremely focused. She had a lucky cone this season and was looking for it for it. Ms. Munford said, “Quincy needed a moment with her cones.” Photo by Grace Munford NIGHT LIGHTS After playing an intense game, junior MC Been and senior Hadleigh Helms snap a picture. A great thing about Field Hockey is enjoying the sunsets. Hadleigh Helms said, “The sunset was super pretty.” Photo by Hadleigh Helms
ATHLETICS-Swimming I have loved seeing this team grow into the family it is. I'm immensely proud of everyone.” Coach Russell 200M IM- K. Wallace 2:13.5 50M Freestyle- K. Wallace 100M Butterfly- K. Wallace 100M Breaststroke- K. Wallace 400M Free Relay- K. Wallace, L. Loginova, N. Sun, C. McCormick DspswinathetofitheospathscRECORDS 24.19 1:01.1 1:06.2 3:50.9 WARMING UP Swimmers Kendall Wallace and Claire Leighton sit on the sides warming up after a cold swim. The outdoor pool may be good for speed, but the girls huddle close in the chilly weather. Claire said, “I love swimming, but the temperature is something Ill never get used to.” Photo by Kirk Hawkins TEAM SPIRIT DIVING FORWARD Sophomore, Clark McCormick dives into the pool with expert technique. Her perfect dive is only a precursor to her incredible race. Clark said, “I can always tell if a race is going to be good or not by how my dive feels.” Photo by Kirk Hawkins READY SET Lucca Incerpi gears up for a fast paced race. While mentally preparing to dive in, Lucca remembers some sound advice from his coaches. He said, “Coach Russel always tells us to explode off the block, so I try to think of that before every start.” Photo by Kirk Hawkins
157 Superior Strokes Junior Lucca Incerpi has been a member of the team since his freshman year. Hes an integral part of the team with his backstroke and long distance races. The team has come to count on the points he brings in during races. Junior Micah Gordon is a returning member of the team. He started his freshman year having no previous experience, but has now become an inspiration to the team. His breaststroke form has improved greatly, and he is known for his dedication. Junior Nate Sun has been a life long swimmer. He has become an important member of the team, with the boys relying on him for his speedy butterfly during the relays, as well as the individual races where he brings in lots of points. Lucca Incerpi Micah Gordon Nate Sun 1. Teammates cheer on their friend during the last lap of their race. 2. Nate Sun gears up for his last race of the day. He's prepared to dive ahead of his opponents. 3. Clark McCormick prepares for a tight race for her backstroke. She hopes to beat her personal best time. Photos by Kirk Hawkins 1 2 3 Lucca Incerpi “I enjoy it because it lets me focus on my individual skills and not letting anyone down.” Kendall Wallace “Even though I turned down the oppurtunity to swim in college, I'm always going to cherish the years I spent on the team.” Nate Sun “The team has become such a family to me. The meets are so much fun and I look forward to the season every year.” Winston McCormick “Being on the swim team has helped me become more disciplined and focused in all areas of my life.” Liza Loginova “I love the camaraderie and support from my teammates, it really feels like we're a family.” Stand Outs stand outs stand outs Determined to make a splash in the pool, our swim team showed incredible dedication and perseverance this season. Through early mornings, tough practices, and fierce competition, these athletes truly embodied the spirit of teamwork and sportsmanship. We are proud to have them represent our school in the water. 9Swimmers, on your mark, get set, go!
ATHLETICS-Girls Basketball Action Make the shot! Morgan Allen Brianna McClinton, Taylor Mackel Ginna Gonsoulin KEAT SLEEP BASKETBALL We play like girls...try to keep up! DUCHESNE GAME Playing her best at the Duchesne game, Freshman Paige Hill goes for the lay-up. Paige said, “I liked that everyone felt like family.” Photo by Kirk Hawkins EPISCOPAL GAME During the big game against Episcopal, sophomore Bri McClinton goes for a basket. Bri said, “It was so cool being on tv.” Photo by Kirk Hawkins
159 1. Freshman Paige Hill goes up for a layup at the Duchesne game. Photo by Kirk Hawkins 2. Junior Aliyah Mcintosh drives the ball to the basket. Photo by Kirk Hawkins 3. Paige Hill screens the opponent while Marie Garcia goes for the basket. Photo by Kirk Hawkins 4. Sophomore Briana McClinton dribbles to the basket. Photo by Adrinne Gonzalez 5. The Varsity Girls basketball team took a big team photo with the players and coaches. Photo by Adrienne Gonzalez 1 5 4 2 3 What's your favorite part? "Gaining friendships." "My favorite part was getting 30 points a game." "Scoring and putting in the effort to play. Also, building up with my teammates." "My favorite thing about playing basketball was how nice all the girls were and how we were able to have fun while also working hard." "Playing with my friends and being competitive with the other team." Briana McClinton Kayla Phillips Aliyah McIntosh Taylor Mackel Morgan Allen Kayla Philips MaKyah Foreman Marie Garcia, Paige Hill Taylor Mackel
ATHLETICS-Boys Basketball Player's Favorite Moments “My favorite moment this year was being able to dunk in games.” Darius Dixon “My favorite moment this year was my 1,000 point celebration.” Chris Adlam “My favorite moment this year was going undefeated in the Mustang Classic.” DA Rainey “My favorite moment this year was beating OSL.” Carter Seeliger “My favorite moment this year was just working with my team and getting better.” Montana Wheeler “My favorite moment this year was standing in the tunnel when the Suns players ran out in Arizona.” Bennett Peters sebetethboskenanthIT'S TEXAS BASKETBALL Y'ALL Let's celebrate all year SUPPORTING OUR BOYS Our team is 5th seed this year for SPC. To show support for our boys, and all winter sports, a sign was set up outside of the Mustang Corral. Coach Crandall said, “Even though we're 5th seed, we're gonna prove why we're the reigning SPC champs.” Photo by Elena Grillo UNCALLED FOR At St. Stephen's Episcopal, Coach Crandall didn't agree with one of the ref's calls. Although there was a wrong call, we still came out with a 83-48 win. Coach Rodney said, “The refs had a few bad calls, but we still got the win.” Photo by Elena Grillo
161 ar ut “I loved being a trainer because I got to be behind the bench during the games and learn more about basketball.” Elena Grillo “I loved being a trainer becaue I got to work on my training skills and get better.” Sofie Jones “I loved being a manager because I got to be on the bench during the games.” Paula Zabala “I loved being a manager because I got to watch all of the games and go to Austin with the team.” Halle Eschete SEASON OVERVIEW The boys team had an incredible season with a 27-6 overall record before SPC. This was achieved by their teamwork and dedication to keeping their title as the #1 team in SPC. The boys work together and combine their skills on and off the court. The team's energy is unmatchable and it gives them an undeniable confidence going into their games. Montana Wheeler, DA Rainey, Bennett Peters, Carter Seeliger, Chris Adlam Demetri Lewis, Xavier Gibbons, Drin Tafilaj Carter Seeliger Chris Adlam, Carter Seeliger, Montana Wheeler Team Helpers During the Stars and Stripes Showcase, we came up with a very close 87-85 win against OSL from the Bronx, NY. The last shot by OSL was blocked, and the entire student section stormed the court. Coach Teddy said, "The boys did well and proved why we're the SPC champions." Teamwork Wins Games TEAM BONDING The entire basketball team stopped at Bucee's on the way back from their 2-0 Austin trip. Stopping at Bucee's is a great way to stretch and grab a quick bite during a long drive. Carter said, “It's good to stretch and get some fresh air.” Photo by Bucee's Employee BEING A LEADER To help lead the boys during a time out, Coach Teddy goes through the plays. The boys picked up on the play immediately and were able to successfully score. DA Rainey said, “Teddy knows what he's doing, I just follow through.” Photo by Sofie Jones TIME TO CELEBRATE The entire varsity basketball team celebrated Coach Crandall's 500th career win. Coach Crandall's 5ooth win was against St. Pius X. Coach Crandall said, “It feels great to have a family like this; this connection is what wins games.” Photo by Elena Grillo GAME ON THE LINE Coach Crandall is guiding our team to a close, but well deserved win. This game took place at St. Andrew's in Austin. Coach Mo said, “I knew we were going to win, I'm glad the boys executed.” Photo by Elena Grillo
ATHLETICS-Girls Soccer Soccer girls make lasting relationships FIRST WIN As the girls soccer starts off their season, they push ahead strong and win their game. All the girls played so hard and did so well in the games. They exhibited cooperation, enthusiasm, and team spirit. They grew as a team over the season and developed wonderful relationships with the other girls. Photo by Connally Kukendall. The girls went to the Longhorn tournament and came out with two wins and one game tied. The girls made memories on this trip and as they were waiting for thir game to start they settled on a field and played a game of frisbee. This was also one of the first tournaments of the season, which brought the girls closer together. Photo by Kirk Kuykendall. The girls soccer team heads home after a hard game. The girls had played a hard game that resulted in their win, but they were tired. They hopped on the bus and took a picture to commemorate their win, and are all excited to head home. Photo by Lily Dubose TOURNAMENT BUS RIDES AT NIGHT On the Team work 1. The Whole Team gets a picture of with their very own trophy. The coaches are so proud of their girls. 2. Connally Kuykendall gets the ball, preparing to make a pass to another player in an attempt to score a goal. 3. Maddie Pickett slides on the floor in order to prevent the opposing teams players to get in and saves a possible goal from the other team. 1 2 3 FIELD “I love to play soccer because I make so many new friends, and I love to run.” Madison Melton “I love getting excited with my teammates and friends after we score a point.” Connally Kuykendall JUST GIVE ME THE BALL
163 Friends & Players Lauren Clark and Connaly Kukendall, Tori Benington and Lily Dubose , Lana Raddatz and Kiran Jolly, Jordan Haselhorst and Connally Kuykendall, Lana Raddatz and Jordan Haselhorst. s. RUNNING THE FIELD The player is running down the field in an attempt to make a goal. Our player scored her goal and earned a point for the team. Gracia Cervante said, “We were downa point and I knew that I needed to attempt to score.” Photo by Lily Smith ALL TOGETHER As the team waits for their games at the long tournament they play a game of frisbee. The Girls played hard that day and lost two games and tied into one. Riley Warnica said,“This last year has been my best year, I'm gonna miss everyone after I graduate.”Photo by Connally Kuykendall RETURNING THE BALL Our very own goalie, Riley Warnica, is seen throwing the ball back. The girls had just kicked the ball out away from the goalie box and now she is ready to throw it. Riley Warnica said, "I'm very thankful that all the girls are good at defense and can help me out." Photo by Lily Smith KICK OFF THE SEASON The soccer girls get together for a photo to kick the season off. All the girls loved the season and are sad to see it go. Lauren Clark said, “I loved all the new relationships I made and am excited for next year.” Photo by Lauren Clark
ATHLETICS-Boys Soccer A KICK DOWN MEMORY LANE “My favorite game was against Geneva. It was so fun and winning was the best.” -Linus Holt “My favorite memory is eveytime we win.” -Tully Florey “My favorite memory was the game against Bay Area Christian.” -Blake Wegmann Meet the Captains! GKICKING OFF Before he kicks the ball, Carlos Ortiz gets ready. Carlos is a great kicker with a strong leg and is reliable when kicking it down the field He said, “I love soccer and love being able to represent HC.” GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP After the game, Bennett Cooper and JJ Hart shake hands with the opposing team. Being respectful to the other team and refs is very important. JJ said, "If you don't have good sportsmanship, you aren't representing HC well" TEAM BONDING Taking a moment to pray together before the game, the team joins together with their coach.They have bonded so much. Learning to work hard and well together has been a goal. CARLOS ORTIZ "Soccer has been so fun and I can't wait to do it next year. I have made so many friendships because of it." ADAM SHEPHERD "HC soccer is a great way to get involved and I love the community here." DANIEL BAE "I am so proud of the team this year and everything we have accomplished. It has been such a fun year." BENNETT COOPER "I am so greatful for my time on HC soccer and I love my team so much. We have grown so much this year and it has been so fun to watch." PREPPING Before kicking the ball off, Lucas Donelson gets prepared . Mental preparation is essential for these players. It is something that they all work very hard on because it could make or break the game.
165 1. Toby Allen 2. The JV team 3. Keegan Clark 4. Lucas Donelson 5. Owen Reed 6. Adam Shepherd Something that makes our soccer program stand out is the emotion and motivation behind the players. Coach Calvin is always encouraging the team saying "Win, lose, or draw... we do this together, we do this as a family." Coach Calvin is always encouraging the team to stick together no matter what and always glorify the Lord in everything they do. Senior Night at HC is always so fun. It is a great way to remember the seniors and give them the recognition they deserve. Everyone loves this tradition and loves being able to show the seniors how much they are cared about. Although everyone is sad to see them go, it is a bittersweet moment knowing that they are on to bigger and better things. Soccer has bonded so much this year and grown as a team. The players have learned to stay calm under pressure and to never give up. These life lessons will stick with them for a long time and they are definitely grateful for their time on the team. 1 2 3 4 5 6 GRADE PERCENTAGES of players are freshmen 24% of players are seniors of players are juniors 20% 23%of players are sophomores 33% KICKING IT UP A NOTCH Reaching for new goals o
ATHLETICS-Golf Roster Cameron Keyton - '24 Mia Chieng - '26 William Corson- '24 Lucas Donelson - '24 Bret Kilchrist - '24 Grayson Leblanc - '25 Maddox Lee - '27 Taylor Lee - '24 Hudson McDaniel - '24 McKenzie Brazos - '24 Luke Pidgeon - '24 Tyler Scheffler - '27 Christian Seay - '24 Camden Slate - '24 Major Tarwater- '26 Yixin Zhang - '27 Featuring: Tournaments Emily Zhang “Tournaments are so fun. It is also a great opprotunity to take what we have learned in practice and show off our skills.” TREMENDOUS TRIO The golf coaches pour into the team day in and day out. These three bring out the best in all of the players on and off the course. Each player has seen amazing improvement! DRIVING SUCCESS The Mustang golf team works hard at every practice and it is showing. They crush the competition with their killer swings and unbeatable teamwork. It's no wonder they're the talk of the town, setting the standard for greatness on the green. Hudson McDaniel “My favorite thing about golf is going to the tournaments. It is so fun to be with my teammates and work hard.” Taylor Lee “I gonna miss golf so much, especially the tournaments. They are so so entertaining.”
167 MASTERING THE GREEN Our golf team rocked the greens this year, bringing their A-game and loads of laughs to every tournament. From those early morning tee-offs to the nailbiting finishes in the afternoon, this fantastic team showed what teamwork and determination are all about. With each swing, they demonstrated skill, sportsmanship, and a whole lot of heart, making memories that'll last a lifetime. Here's to a season filled with birdies, pars, and endless fun on the course! Great job Mustangs! Photos by Firstname Lastname Lets PAR tee! UNDER PRESSURE On the green, Emily Zhang is keeping calm to get a good shot. Staying calm and quiet while on the green is very important because the smallest movement could mess up the shot. Emily said, “Even when it is stressful it is still a lot of fun!" COACH-PLAYER BONDING Major gets some encouragement from Coach Stuart during the tourney. This year, all of the players and coaches get along so well. This is essential for any team to succeed. Major Tarwater said, “I couldn't ask for a better GETTING OUT OF THE BUNKER Stuck in the bunker, Sebastian , works hard to get out. Although being stuck could be nerve wracking, all of the golfers handle the stressful situation with ease. Sebastian said, “Being in the bunker is tough, but it always works out.”
ATHLETICS-Tennis I go between different brands depending on how I'm feeling that day. I've tried many different racket brands, but I almost always use my Wilson racket. I like to play with my Babolat racket, it's definitely my favorite. I prefer forehand because it's a lot easier to set up to hit. I prefer to play forehand because it's always come easier to me and I've adapted to it. I personally think my forehand is stronger than my backhand, so I prefer to play that. I prefer to play singles because it's more fun and you have more responsbility. I prefer to play singles because with a doubles partner, I feel like the communication is off. I have always played doubles, and I think they are more fun. What racket do you like to play with? Do you prefer to play forehand or backhand? Do you prefer to play singles or doubles? Anna Wolf Beau Beaver Chloe Jones My favorite part of the program is being able to spend time with everybody on the team, and the trips are always an adventure.” Katia Childs BAAscoRatoRathonotPh& AQ JUST A FUN FUN GAME During the friendly scrimmage match between two varsity players, Chet Jolly and Warren Anderson, they are seen laughing together. It was a fun competetive match that resulted in a friendly game. Chet says, "I like to just play scrimmages with my friends sometimes." Photo by Katie Gassett. CELEBRATE GOOD WINS After a game winning rally in the finals match, Warren Anderson celebrates. The rally was long lasting and Warren was very happy that he had won the match he said.
169 HIT US WITH YOUR BEST SHOT Varsity and JV Tennis - Spring 2024 “I have played tennis since I was kid and will continue to play it throughout my junior and senior year.” “Tennis is a sport that I have loved for so long and I hope to play it all throughout high school. ” Clay Ressling Anna Wolf Tennis is a love sport MATCH Varsity captain Hannah Fisher is playing a singles match this past weekend against St. Johns. Hannah is seen going up for her serve in order to gain a point on the other team to advance in the tournament. Hannah hit the ball over and scored the point that made the score tied and then served again and made another score which set her to win the game. Add or Duce? The Houston Christian Tennis team is not just a team but a family. Coach Bredeweg and Coach D work hard to ensure that all the players get good playing time and that they are pushed to be the best they can be. The players on JV and varsity are all treated with respect and players on varsity help to mentor and teach the players on JV who don't have as much skill or playing experience. There are tournaments and games set almost every week for JV and varsity. Junior Sophia Kuo is seen getting ready to take a serve from an opponent and is prepared to hit it back. She is on varsity and works very hard to excel at tennis. KEEP GOING Varsity tennis player, Sarah Guild, is seen playing a match. Sarah played hard during her singles game and won the set. Sarah Guild said, “I was nervous, but once I started playing I was getting better.” Photo by Katie Gassett BALL DROP As the game is commenced to a start Raja is flipping his racket to see who serves first. Raja served first and won the first game and went on to then win all the other sets in his match. Photo by Katie Gassett
ATHLETICS-Girls Lacrosse Deciding to play lacrosse was one of my best decisions of senior year. I loved playing with these girls, and they truly are the best teammates ever.” Ava Farris Favorite drill? 7v7 Favorite home game? Favorite jersey? Favorite away game? Favorite conditioning drill? ThmbeaningaprthevgitodeevTHE TEAM'S FAVORITESPoll time! St. Pius X Black Awty Half-gassers PLAY DAY #1 After playing at the Coach K Play Day, our team poses for a picture. This was a practice tournament full of scrimmages. Coach Munford said, “I am so proud of my girls for playing that many games in one day.” Photo by Coach Munford GOAL GETTERS ON THE FIELD CELEBRATING OUR SENIORS Before the senior night game against Atascocita, the seniors are presented. We can't wait to see them flourish in college! Danielle Earles said, “I am so thankful for my years here, but I can't wait to go far in college.” Photo by Sheri Shephard CRADLE BABY! While moving the ball down the field, freshman Lily Orr, also known as Cradle Baby, dodges players. Lily did this multiple times this game. She said, “I love playing on the field with my team, and I can't wait for my next few years.” Photo by Jack Horton
171 Meet our Coaches! Coach Munford played lacrosse at Houston Christian and went on to play at Messiah University. She is now the head coach here and brought the team to win the D3 Championship last season. Coach Ray is an algebra teacher, and she has joined Coach Munford as her assistant coach. Coach Ray keeps our team on it's toes, reminding us to work hard and keep pushing. Coach Orr joined our coaches as an additional assistant coach. Because she played lacrosse in high school, Coach Orr is helpful to help with the basics of the sport. Coach Munford Coach Ray Coach Orr 1.The team congratulates senior Ava Farris on her first goal of the season. Photo by Jack Horton 2. After catching a clear, Sammy Muro moves the ball down the field, avoiding middies left and right. Photo by Jack Horton 3. After halftime, attackers Sam Shrader and Claire Kimzey make a game plan. Photo by Jack Horton 1 2 3 Kate Mueller "My favorite part about playing lacrosse here is the community of the team and the friendships it’s given me." Sammy Muro “My favorite thing about lax at HC is how fun it is and how everyone has a good time.” Hadleigh Helms “My favorite part is all the girls on the team and how we can all be unleashed .” Sam Shrader "My favorite parts of lacrosse at HC are the fun bus rides and bonding with the team." Dani Earles "My favorite part of playing lacrosse is all of the different people coming together to bond over the sport." What's the best part of lacrosse? These seniors have left a mark on our team for the better. Their leadership and dedication have been incredibly evident in every game. From Monday morning practice to Saturday play days, they have made each and every moment worth it. The girls lacrosse team is so lucky to have these girls to bring determination and fun to every event. The Season Recap
ATHLETICS-JV Boys Lacrosse GAME TIME We got game! Graeme Smith-Highberg Henry Horton JaSTICKIN' TO IT STICKIN' TO IT Making great memories with friends GET IT! Rushing to get the ball, Hunter Weber gets aggressive. The players know that lacrosse is definitely a contact sport but they are willing to put in the work. "It dificult but I love the satisfaction of winning," said Hunter. Photo by Jack Horton RUN HARD! While at the game against Bellaire, Tripp Watson is running to get the ball. Their coach makes sure to condition them to be ready for each game. Tripp said, “Although practice is tough, it is all worth it at the games.” Photo by Jack Horton
173 1. Finn Duty guards the goal Photo by Jack Horton 2. Jojo Feruzzo rushes for the ball so the mustangs can score. Photo by Jack Horton 3. Samuel Adams pushing through the opposing team to get the goal Photo by Jack Horton 4. Hunter Weber scooping up the ball. Photo by Jack Horton 5. The whole team on picture day Photo by Firstname Lastname 4 5 3 1 2 Why do you love it? I love all of the fun memories, like when Will Lane and I would go and throw before practices and games. We were both new so it was fun because we were both trash. I love LAX because I get to hang out with my friends and win games The community with all the players and the fellowship we have with each other is great and makes the locker room and games super fun. My favorite part of lacrosse is getting to play with my friends. I like lacrosse because of all of the memories I made with my friends. I also love winning games. Micah Lee Samuel Nutt Hayden McCarty Anderson Beken Sam Adams Jackson Barrow Samuel Nutt Harrison Jones Van Carpenter
ATHLETICS-Varsity Boys Lacrosse Team Players “I have played lacrosse since freshman year and plan to play it through my senior year. I also like my teammates and enjoy playing with them.” Jackson Weber “The St. Johns game was really good for us because it taught us how to be more competitive and to play harder. St. Johns was more of a challenge for us.” Jackson Barrow “PLaying against St. John taught how to be more competitive and to play the defensive line and block them.” Houston Redd “The coaches have taught me how to play more competitive and to play cooperative. A pass is good because it can get the ball all the way down the field.” Hunter Weber “In order to be able to score you have to make strategic passes. If you are being guarded by other opponents then you have no other choice but to make a smart pass.” Tripp Watson “Running down the field and attempting to score is hard, but also running down the field attempting to block someone else from shooting." Graeme High-Berg DagbstsifoJotrevbaASTICK TOGETHER Life is better when you THE ATTEMPT TO SCORE As Jackson Weber runs down the field with the ball in his stick, the other players for St. Johns follow behind him. He ran down the field and tried to outrun the players but he could not, so he passed the ball to a friend on his team. Austin Beaver said, "When we try to run down the field I always try to pass it when I have people behind me." TEAM HUDDLES After the first winning game for the lacrosse boys, the boys have a talk from the coach. This was the first game of the season and coach told them that it was just the first game and that they played well. Samuel Nutt said, "It was only the first game, so I knew we would get even better."
175 d , ." “When making smart passes, you have to look for players that are open, or close the goal.” Tripp Watson “Blocking players means that you have to get in people's faces and to get them distracted.” Graeme “When running to help a score or running to block soemone you have to run hard and keep your head up.” Sam Adams “When blocking someone from scoring on the opposing team you have to play agressive.” Austin Beaver DEFENSIVE LINE During the game the last week against St. Johns, all the boys can be seen defending and trying to steal the ball back to the offensive side. The boys played hard and fought to take over against St. Johns. Tripp Watson said, "We all tried our best and fought to get every turnover and to take the ball back to our side so we could score." All photos by Melissa Weber Jackson, Weber Houston, Redd Mac, Barrow Jackson, Barrow HOW DO YOU PLAY? SMART PASS DEFENSIVE RUNNING BLOCKING As seen in the picture, the player runs the ball down they field. The player ran the ball down and made a pass to a player looking to help him and made an attempt at the goal. Hunter Weber says, "the team tries to make passes back and forth in order to try and make a goal." Playing the Game RUNNING DOWN Jackson Barrow is running the ball to the goal in order to try and score. Jackson gets the ball to the goal and he shoots and makes it past the goalie. Jackson Barrow said,"When you have the ball, you have to try to run fast and not look behind you." PLAYING HARD During the game, players on both sides fight to get the ball. Houston Christian got the ball and ran it all the way down the field. Jackson Weber said, "When the ball is on the floor and other players are around it is always hard, but we got the ball." THE BEGINNING The HC lacross boys are starting their first game against another school. The game was a scrimmage and this was all the boys lining up to shake eachothers hands. jackson Weber said, “This was the first game of the season and everyone was ready to play” ATTEMPTING During the boys first scrimmage game against Bellaire Isaac Orr attempts to score. Isaac Orr ran the ball down the field and passed it to two other players and made the shot. Isaac Orr says, "When I try to score I just have to run fast and make smart passes."
ATHLETICS-Track and Field On your mark, Get set, Run 4X1 RELAY During one of JV track and field's meets, freshman Paul Hill is first leg for the boys 4x1 relay with Amari Barnes, Demetri Lewis, Ty Rawls, and Paul Hill. They won the race with a time of 45.75. At the 2024 Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays, the boys Varsity 4x4 sign the 2024 winners wall for finishing 3rd overall. Participating in the 100 meter relay at the Mickey Riggs relay, freshman Paul Hill passes the stick to Senior Eric Mayfield. TEXAS RELAYS THROWERS RELAY Don't stop til you drop Why coach 1. Stephenie Rennie 2. Bekah Gerard 3. Quincy Lewis 1 2 3 TRACK & FIELD? “I love watching each athlete get better.” CJay Brown “I like to watch kids build new friendships and learn as they compete with and against each other." Raymond Bean TRACK & FIELD
177 The Throwers JV CHAMPIONCHIP Stephenie Rennie and Sophia Rahim take a selfie at the end of the JV meet. Stephenie Rennie said,“I like the meets, because it's fun to watch people and to show people what you can do.” Photo by Bella McKissack THROWING Paige Hill throws discus at the Varsity meet at St. John's. During the vasity meet .Paige said, “One thing I like about track is my coaches.” Photo by Adrienne Gonzalez JV GROUP PHOTO JV track and field get together and take a group photo after practice. Maya Garibay said, “I like how positive the coaches are and how much they push me. I also love the adrenaline I get from a race.” Photo by Adrienne Gonzalez GIRLS 4X4 Brianna McClinton, Eloise DuVigneaud, Beca Gerad, and Kiran Jolly. During the Varsity meet, the girls 4x4 wins 3rd place. Photo by Coach Brown Throwers Alex Bartholomew Eric Mayfield Ashley Young Paige Hill Paul Hill
ATHLETICS-Softball WELCOME TO THE TEAM New freshmen and sophomores share their experince with their team. “Everyone is super nice, and I really enjoy pitching for the team.” -Millie Metz “This year is the best softball season I've ever had. And I've never been on such a caring team.” -Sarah Cromeens “Softball is so fun! I like my teammates a lot, and it's fun to see such competitive games” -Harper Lee Starting Seniors Playing right field and center field, senior Riley Warnica also bats fifth in the line-up. Watching the batter, she waits for the opportunity to steal third base."I love this team so much," she said, "I know we have the talent and ability to win State this year." Throwing down to second, senior catcher Jadyn Granere guns out a runner. Having a major role on the field, Jadyn commanded the infield and made sure everything ran smoothly. "This year we have a great team that is willing to work hard," she said, "I look forward to seeing how far we go in SPC this year!" Batting eighth in the line up, senior Emily Thompson squares up for a bunt. Knowing she has to get it down for her team, she makes sure to focus on the incoming pitch. "Senior year has flown by, yet it's been my favorite year," she said, "I can't believe it's almost over. I'll miss everyone so much!" Excited yet sad that this will be their last year, these seniors are happy to be leaders on this team. Having played together the last 4 years, they know each other well, and have high hopes this season will go well. TOUTSTANDING OUTFIELD Watching the batter, sophomore Quincy Zoretic prepares herself for the ball to be hit to her. Leveraging her prior experience in outfield, she knew what to expect from the batter. "I enjoy playing outfield," she said, "I also like thowing people out." Photo by Lily Smith PRE-GAME PRAYER Gathering around first base, the team gives thanks to God and says the Lord's Prayer. Believing that God deserves all the glory, they made sure to thank Him and pray for a safe game. Sophomore Isabella Diaz said, "We pray that we all stay healthy and for a good game." DUGOUT CHATTER Encouraging their teamates from the dugout, the players sitting cheer for the starters as they make a good play. Realizing they could be called in to play any minute, the players waited in anticipation. "I like cheering on my teamates," sophmore Sabina Houston said. Photo by Lily Smith GOING FOR GOLD Hoping to win State this year, the team pratices every day to impove their skills and prepare for the playoffs. Practicing can be very physically demanding, yet the team gives it their all because they know they have each other's backs. Junior Emmy Koehler said "I love the people on the team, they are always encouraging, and they make me laugh."
179 1. MC Been 2. Lily Herveat 3. Jadyn Granere 4. Maddie Pickett 5. Riley Warnica 6. Millie Metz Early in the season, the team went to play the Eagles at Second Baptist. At her first at bat of the game, Riley Warnica hit the first home run of the seaon over the fence and scored the first run of the game. Then, later in the game, newcomer Millie Metz hit the second homerun of the season and scored the seventh run of the game. The team ended the game in the sixth inning with a score of 12-2. Jadyn Granere and her father, Coach Sean Granere, spend their last season together. It is always emotional watching your kid grow up and having to say goodbye. But this coach is lucky enough to spend the last few months coaching his daughter before she goes off to college. After every game, the team meets in right field to discuss what they did well and what they could have done better. The coaches offer advice based on their observations during the game. These talks are imperative to the players so that they understand how they can improve, what they can change, and what they did well. 1 2 3 4 5 6 ed d s THE MIDDLE INFIELD OF THINGS In the Swing ROLL IT Talking to her teammates during a huddle, junior Maddie Pickett waits for the game to resume. Excited for the chance to field a ball, she bounced on the balls of her feet.“I love playing short stop because you never know what's coming,” Maddie Pickett said. Photo by Lily Smith TURN TWO Taking an angle for a hard hit ball, junior Lily Herveat makes a clean play and tosses it to Maddie Pickett who catches it and throws it to first. Covering the infield is hard work, yet Lily is always there to fill in the gaps. "Second base is a cool position," Lily said.
ATHLETICS-JV Baseball infograph headline Cooper Gregory - OF Cooper Murf- RHP/C/3B Brandon Clarke- OF Carter Maedgen- LHP/OF Alessio Santini- INF Mark Reynolds- OF Jackson Yi- INF Diaggo Louzrado- INF/OF Blake Wegman- INF Featuring: Why I love the game Cooper Murff “Playing baseball is important to me because I love the game. I love learning new things everyday about it and developing into a better player.” THE DUG OUT As the players are ready to swtich from batting to fielding, they wait in the dug out. The dugout where off players go when they are waiting to bat and when they need water. Van Carpenter said, "The dugout is where we go when we are thirsty or when we need a break." Photo by Katie Gassett. TALK IT OUT As the team was working through the game, Coach Faircloth called for a team huddle. They were not scoring and the team just needed some advice and enthusiasm. Coach Faircloth said, "If you want your team to excel, then you must build up your player and not tear them down." Photo by Priscilla Dickson Mark Reynolds “The best part of playing baseball is winning a hard-fought game with all your teammates contributing to the victory.” William Ganim “I love to help support the team and have fun. Our coach helps us with the drills and has made many memorable moments.”
181 SWING NOW Houston Christian baseball is ready to start fresh this year with all the new freshmen joining the team. All the coaches love the enthusiasm the kids bring and are so excited to see how they play. Over the spring break the JV team traveled all the way to Mississippi and won 2-1. The coaches were so happy to see the progress from the first game to the most recent tournament. At the game on April 15, the boys won their first game at home. Houston Christian sports are a good way to branch out, meet new people, and stay active. The coaches help out tremendously and build you up to give you confidence to be able to make strong and fast plays. The team is growing together and some have become fast friends with each other and have imporved so much since the first practice as a team. Photos by Firstname Lastname Practice til you can't get it wrong! PITCH PERFECT Outfielder, Cooper Gregory, is seen waiting for the pitch. The batter steps up and swings and landed the ball all the way into the outfield where he Cooper was positioned and ready to catch it. Cooper Gregory said, "When I play outfield, I have to always be paying attention because the ball is always fast." Photo by Priscilla Dickson BATTER UP! As the game starts Alessio Santini is up to bat. The ball comes at him fast and he swings and he hits. The ball goes short, but it was just enough to have gotten him to first base. Alessio Santini said, "When I go up to hit I have to be ready for any ball." Photo by Priscilla Dickson FOLLOW THROUGH Two players, Cooper Murf and Cooper Greggory, are in their positions and they are ready to strike. The two players follow through on their movements and Cooper Gregory's ball landed in the outfield, and Cooper Murff's pitch struck out the other team's batter. Cooper Murff said, "In order to get the pitch where I need it to go, I follow through." Photo by Priscilla Dickson
ATHLETICS-Varsity Baseball My favorite game was the Kinkaid game. I liked our very first home game. Our game against Woodlands Christian. The Strake game was very hard. The Strake game. The St. John game was very hard for our team. I learned to not give up and play until the final pitch. I learned no matter how difficult or easy the team is that I need to go in with a postive mindset. I learned how to get better at batting. What was your favorite game? What was your most challening game? What is one thing you learned? Conner Schell Hudson Davenport Jeb Burkhart This season was more than just a game. I got to grow on and off the field.” Barrett Faterkowski CHNeChseHobasaplitstofriCh& AQ CELEBRATING BIG The baseball team celebrates their first win of the season! They are all high fiving and cheering for each other. Drew Dickson said, "I like it when someone hits a home run and then we get to cheer while we run the bases." Photo by Heater Chenoweth GO BIG OR GO HOME Standing in the outfield, Kirby Orth and Seth Perkins get ready. The boys were standing in the outfield waiting for the batters. Kirby Orth said, "So far for my first year in HC baseball I have had a great time playing with the boys."Photo by Jake Chenoweth
183 PITCH PERFECT A Season to Remember “I'm thankful for all of our coaches and the impact they have made on me the past four years. I would like to thank all of the coaches and players for a great time." “I like having the opportunity to talk to the coaches before and after the game to know what I need to learn and their thoughts on the way we play." Seth Perkins Jack Henning COACHES & Seniors HITTERS The baseball team work on and off the field every day to prepare for the season, using the campus batting cages and practicing with each other often. Batting is one of Houston Christian baseball team's strengths. Seth Perkins said, "Batting is one of my favorite parts of baseball, I like to practice and warm up with my team. Bases Loaded Houston Christian's baseball team is always ready to take a game! The boys baseball has had very many opportunities to grow on and off the field as a team. This year during spring break, the school took them to go to Mississippi for a tournament. They played and won several games and had a great bonding experience. The team gets the chance to be able to train year round. During the summer they are able to go to Dynamic Sports Training. The DST trainers work specifically with each individual player and give them workouts for them to do. They are able to go to the batting cages and work with each other. The upperclassmen are able to help out the younger class and introduce them to school and show them around campus. The baseball team really tries to focus are building relationships. Head coach Tom Gladney is coaching his second year this year at Houston Christian. He is assisted by Leadership teacher, Jeff Faircloth and Bible teacher Brad Pembleton. They all help out with the JV as well. HIGH FIVES ALL AROUND Jake Chenoweth and Jeb Burkhart go in for the high five. The team is always encouraging to each other and ready for the game. Jake Chenoweth said, "I like to cheer people on." Photo by Heather Chenoweth CHENO'S TURN Next up pitching Jake Chenoweth! This is Jake's second year playing Houston Christian baseball. Jake Chenoweth said, "I like to get to play with JV and varsity its a fun sport and I get to play with all of my friends." Photo by Heather Chenoweth
ATHLETICS-Trainers & Coaches " I'm so proud of all the hard work my girls put into their work and their cooperation.” Coach Munford Boys Lacrosse Girls Soccer Girls Volleyball Boys Basketball Football FAVORITE GAMES TO WATCH TALK IT OUT Jackson Barrow and Coach Yelvington are seen talking about the most recent play. The play had been unsuccesful and the Coach gave some words of advice. Jackson Barrow says, "The play was hard, but Coach pushed me through." Photo by Katie Gasset BIG PLAYS MAKE BIG WINS Varsity volleyball starts the game off with encouraging words that ended with a win. The plays had been smart and risky, but the girls came out on top and Coach Jones praised them for it. Angelina Kraft said, “We played risky, but Coach Jones was so proud of us.” Photo by Katie Gasset ENCOURAGING WORDS Coach Trickett talks to Jack Horton about what he needs to do on the field. Coach Trickett had told Jack that he can do it and what he needs Jack to do. Jack Horton said, “I was unsure what to do and Coach told me what I was doing and helped me out.” Photo by Katie Gassett STRENGTH BEHIND THE TEAMS
185 Coaches and Players Players on the JV Volleyball team, Brynn Sitta and Ellen Moore, celebrate their win at the volleyball tournament with Coach Lauren. Coach Lauren is so proud of her team and loves her girls. Coach Young and Coach Hogue take a picture to celebrate the fact that the girls made it to the SPC championships for cheer. It was the first time in over twenty years and they were very excited. Coach Jacob and Ella Bryant take a picture together during the volleyball tournament after many games they had played. Photo by Katie Gassett Photo by Katie Gassett Photo by Katie Gassett 1. Coach Munford kicks off the start of the lacrosse season witha cute team picture. Photo by Katie Gassett 2. Player Jack Stephens is seen getting praised by Coach Yelivington after his play. Photo by Katie Gassett 3. Trainers for the basketball team are seen together to kick off the start of basketball season. Photo by Elena Grillo. 2 3 Coach Faircloth “Going to the SPC championships was amazing because the team was so happy and it was just crazy celebrating.” Coach Munford "My favorite memories of the girls and I are the bus rides back after we win a game, because I tell them that I'm proud of their teamwork and consistency." Coach Webb “The Trinity valley game, because everything was so fun. The road trip was so fun with all the kids, and the team was ready to play. We also won at their stadium." Coach Jones “Going To SPC, because I was so happy that all my seniors made it with me, and even though we lost, I still thought we played great.” Coach Moore “My favorite memory would be watching the team come together and watching them understand the plays and start cooperating.” What is your Fav memory of the team We asked some of the coaches what their Favorite Memory is and their responses were varied, but they all said that they had so much fun coaching this season and that they loved their team. The best coaches and trainers always help their team. 1
ATHLETICS-Signing Day The Signers Chose????? Emma Samuelson Ashley Young Jordan Elie-Stuart ASIGNING DAY Congratulations! Your hardwork and dedication paid off! AIR FORCE ACADEMY During the spring sports signing day Jordan Elie-Stuart signs with the United States Air Force Academy. Jordan said, “I chose the Air Force Academy because I could sign for track and football and I could do both my majors.” Photo by Mr. Hawkins UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO Carter Seeliger signs to University of Chicago while sitting by his parents. On signing day, Carter Seeliger said, “I decided to choose UC because of the coaching staff and to get a great higher education.” Photo by Mr. Hawkins
187 1. Jordan Elie-Stuart signs with the Air force Academy. 2.Chris Adlam signs with Texas A&M University Commerce 3. Riley Warnica signs to Trinity University. 4. Ashley Young signs to Dallas Baptist University. 5. Emma Samuelson signed to Eckerd College. All photos by Mr. Hawkins 1 5 4 2 3 Why did you sign? "I chose my college because it's an incredibly good school academically, and the campus is beautiful." "I signed to Texas A&M Commerce, because it felt like home and everyone was super welcoming." "What I liked about signing was that it made me realize that all the hard work I put in paid off." "I chose my college because I would get the opportunity to play beach volleyball at a high level while also getting a good education in a coastal town." "I chose DBU because it was near my sister and I wanted to go into nursing as my major and DBU offers a dual enrollment with the Baylor Medical Center in Dallas." Riley Warnica Chris Adlam Carter Seeliger Emma Samuelson Ashley Young Ashley Young, Jordan Elie-Stuart Riley Warnica Carter Seeliger Chris Adlam
ATHLETICS-SPC All Seasons FAVORITE MEMORY OF SPC? “Getting to play and cheer on my teammates. I loved my first year of HC basketball and I am excited for the next year.” Demitri Lewis “Getting the opportunity to play in the final games, and spending the weekend with all of the seniors before they leave.” Sarah Dewhurst “Setting a personal record and getting to challenge myself in the final races of SPC.” Jax LeBrun “My favorite SPC memory was the bus ride with my team and scoring a goal.” Quincy Zoretic “Being able to go to the SPC 3A championship with our team and hanging out as a team the day before the game.” Ewan Smith-Highberg “I loved getting to be a leader on the team and do relays in the SPC meet.” Kendall Wallace yeDthboacofsca BrwexSPC The Mustangs take on the games! GIRLS TAKE THE W The HC girls soccer team placed third in their LSA tournament. This was the first year in school history the HC girls made it to the final game and were runners up in the 3A conference. "I was so excited to finally go to the championship and make school history," said Sami Muro. Photo by Katie Gassett SENDOFF TIME Head Coach AJ Eisenman and quarterback Bret Kilchrist talk during the SPC send off pep-rally. This is the first time in several years HC football has made it to the championship. "I was excited to tell everyone to come support us at the game," said Bret Kilchrist. Photo by Katie Gasset
189 er n 8 WINS 11 WINS 28 WINS 13 WINS “I am proud of the season with these guys and thankful for the coaches and all they did for me." Bret Kilchrist “My first year at HC volleyball was so much fun and at SPC we made so many memories together." Angie Kraft “I am going to miss our seniors, but I am ready to win SPC senior year." Montana Wheeler “Getting to go to the championship game was my favorite memory of HC soccer." Lana Raddatz BREAKING RECORDS In the first SPC track meet of the year Sam CdeBaca, Jordan Elie-Stuart, Dylan Hill, and Julian Dawkins break the school record for the boys 4x1. The boys worked very hard in practice to accomplish this and finished with a time of 42.4 seconds. They also broke the school record of the boys 4x4 relay with a new record of 3:20. Head coach CJ Brown said, "These boys have put in the work and all are very determined, I am excited for the meets to come." Sam CdeBaca, Jordan Elie-Stuart, Dylan Hill, Julian Dawkins Millie Metz, Riley Warnica Chris Adlam Claire Leighton, Kendall Wallace FOOTBALL VOLLEYBALL BOYS BASKETBALL GIRLS SOCCER Coach Jeff Faircloth and wide receiver Anderson Jones smile for a picture after a great game played in Dallas. "It is such a blessing to be able to coach these wonderful boys and lead them on and off the field," said Coach Jeff Faircloth. LEAVE YOUR MARK REACHING FOR THE SKY The football and cheerleaders are coming off the field excited. After the second win of the season, everyone gathers together to do the alma mater song. Jack Horton said, "This season has been so much fun to win and play together." TAKE THE VICTORY The HC boys soccer team won their first home game 3-0. The boys are ready for SPC games and to start the season off strong. "I am ready to win this year and score some goals," said JJ Hart. Photos by Katie Gassett TEAM OF THE WEEK HC football wins team of week in all of Houston! The boy had worked very hard and were very deserving of this award, ready to take on SPC 3A championship. "I am so proud of us and ready to go the championship" said Amiri Barnes Photo by Katy Gasset MUSTANGS ON 3! Everyone cheer loud for our final home game. Chris Adlam calls out the chant for the last time. Darius Dixion said, "Even though we did not win at SPC it was a great season with all our my teamates and I hope I can come back to watch them play in the next few years." Photo by Teddy Wheeler 28 By the numbers
Lifestyle • Feel-Good • Adventure life Reality 100% Match • 23-24 • seasons 1-4 It's always a great day to be at Houston Christian because something fun is always going on. Tune in to see all the things the Mustangs participate in, including Mustang Madness and trips around the globe!
192 LIFE-Summer Trips FRIENDS AROUND THE WORLD We have a great community here at HC, but these students grew in their relationships while traveling around the world! Olivia Nichols Sophia Kuo Warren Anderson Jayden Chin Sarah Price ySCENERY The weather in Asia was a little blustery while on their trip, but the students still saw many sites that they would not soon forget. Madison Kreigar said," The scenery in Asia was truly mind blowing." Photo by Madison Kriegar LETTING LOOSE The students weren't the only ones having a blast in Asia. Dr. Livingston was seen letting loose and having fun with our Mustangs too. Madison Kriegar said, “Seeing our teachers and staff in that light was so funny.” Photo by Madison Kriegar PLANE GAMES To beat the boredom of long plane rides, students played some fun games, like Uno and and Texas Hold'em, to pass the time. Sophia Kuo said, “The plane rides were so much less boring than I was expecting.” SCHOOL DAY Even on vacation, senior Warren Anderson doesn't take a break from school. Warren got the opportunity to go and see what a regular class was like while in China. Warren said, “I loved seeing the daily environments over there.” Photo by Mrs. Honeck
193 193 Traveling the world in the Mustang way! Since it is his third year going on the Houston Christian globe trek, Carter Seeliger has realized his passion for traveling. Throughout the trip, Carter enjoyed not only experiencing the culture, but also leaving traces of our Christian culture wherever he went. He said, "It was cool to experience different cultures and be exposed to different traditions that are practiced in that part of the world." Over the summer, Taylor Lee traveled all the way to Athens, Greece to aide the refugees coming from the middle east. This is the third year Taylor has gone over to Greece and even after all this time, she still says, "I never grow tired of speading the Lord's message to those who need it the most. I'm forever going to be impacted by the people I've met and their reactions to the Lord's kindness." Always quick to make friends, senior Madison Krieger did just that while on her trip to Southeast Asia. While the school stopped in Vietnam, Madison met a group of girls from a local school. After a long conversation, the girls become fast friends. Madison said, "I'm always going to be thankful for the relationships I built while on that trip. I hope to one day go and visit again." GREECE MISSION GLOBE TREK CHINA years Globe Trek was, of course, China! The One of the student's favorite stops on this GREECE weather was a little gray, but our travelers enjoyed it to the max anyway. While they were walking along the Great Wall, they had to stop and flick up, despite the weather coming down on them. They really do know how to make the best of any situation! 1. Jayden Chin 2. Sara Price, Olivia Nichols 3. Sophia Kuo 1 2 3 MISSION “I got to help so many of the children there. We would color and do work books.” “While some older women were helping the female refugees settle in, I would get to play with their kids.” Taylor Lee SUMMER VACAYS GLOBE TREK
LIFE-Camp Mustang Student body president, senior Madison Krieger, gets the freshman into a playful mood by getting on stage and leading activities before the students head off for camp. Madison's fun icebreakers did just that, getting rid of any nerves or awkwardness that the freshmen had. During an intense balloon fight, Bethany Hollingsworth got ambushed by her friends. Having the green powder from the balloons explode in her face, Bethany was out of the game. But that didn't stop her from having a blast. Bethany said, "Even though it took me so long to wash it all the way off, I enjoyed the game so much, even if I didn't win." The August heat didn't take a break for our freshmen, so after a long day outside, Virginia Sanders took a break to relax under the shade of a tree. Ever innovative, Virginia laid down in a floaty to stay comfortable. She said, "I was so hot, I needed to lay down and cool off. I saw the floaty and knew I would be comfy in it." 1 2 3 4 5 6 Freshman Michael Thompson and his new community group sit and laugh as they participate in the icebreaker activities. He hoped that after this weekend, his CG will be some of his best friends. After bombarding his friend with a colored powder balloon, freshman Toby Allen called a truce and the two boys stopped and posed for a picture to commemorate their new friendship. Freshmen Lily Stoval and Payton Givens pose for a picture outside the snack shack to show off their new friendship. The girls are overjoyed to have met each other and look forward to continue hanging out. CAMP MUSTANG A weekend of new relationships! Some freshmen boys stop and take a picture before their ride on the banana boat. Before hopping on for their wild ride across the lake at Camp Cho-Yeh, they all stepped out and and bounded forward for a last cannon ball into the waters.
195 The ones who guided the freshman into their new high school era! “Getting up and speaking to the freshmen was more nerve wracking than I expected it to be, but I ultimately felt so good about what we were instilling in them.” -Jackson Herauf “This is my second year being a Camp Mustang counselor, and every year I get more and more excited about meeting all the new students.” -Samantha Muro “Meeting the freshmen guys that are going to be carrying on our legacy is always so exciting and I'm so blessed to be able to do this.” -Mac Barrow STUDENT WORSHIP PICTURE PERFECT The scenery at Camp Mustang can't be beat. On the last day of the retreat, some freshman boys just had to stop and appeciate the beautifulf sunrise. Photo by Lauren Hopf BONDS BETWEEN GRADES Student leaders and seniors Helena Arnold and Layla Borghese hang out with their freshman friends. To beat the heat, they all headed over to the snack shack. Helena said "We spent a lot of time cooling off in the shack." Photo by Lauren Hopf GROUP PICS As the camp got ready to head off to camp Cho-Yeh, everyone rallied together to take a commemorative picture. Freshman Morgan Clapp said, “It was crazy to see how many of us there really were.” Photo by Lauren Hopf Counselors Counselors Counselors ICEBREAKERS During another great ice breaker, students get up on stage to perform some crazy talents. Freshman Stephanie Rennie wowed the crowd with her tumbling skills. She said, "I was nervous to get up there, but ended up loving it."
LIFE-Senior Retreat Recap Stop and Reflect - A time to make amends and reflect on life Banana Boating - A Friend group on the banana boat Free Time Participants - Quotes from three seniors on free time. Team Competitions - Special activites done during senior retreat Fun in the Sun - Beach Volleyball Ready Aim Fire- An intense paintball match Featuring: Free Time Participants Moriah Schisler “I really enjoyed senior retreat, I got a lot closer to my friends and had a lot of fun at paintball.” BANANA BOATING Excited to be out on the water, a group of seniors waits excitedly for the banana boat to pull them across the water. Wondering who will fall off first, the seniors quickly held onto the boat as the driver announced they had better hold on tight."I had a lot of fun, it was funny watching Seth fly like ten feet in the air," Emma Guild said. Photo by Charlotte Stuart TEAM COMPETITIONS During senior retreat, students split into community groups to compete in multiple team competitions. Over the course of two days, students tried their hardest to win the most points for their team; some of the favorite competitions were the fashion show, pie eating contest, oreo eating contest, and structure building contest. "It was a lot of fun to participate in the games with my friends," senior Cole Broussard said. "Getting to compete was a blast." Photos by Charlotte Stuart Emily Thompson "I had a lot of fun at the range, I kind of felt like Meredith from Brave.” Evan Donohue “The boxes were fun, even though it made me anxious. But I also liked cheering on my friends from the ground.”
197 SENIOR RETREAT Senior Retreat was at the beginning of the school year and lasted August 19 - 21. Arriving to and from the camping grounds by bus, students got the chance to bond with their future cabin mates and friends alike during the two hour ride. During their time at the camp, students were able to participate in fun activities while split into seven different groups. They competed for prizes that would last all of senior year. Furthermore, a worship was held every morning and night. This allowed the seniors to grow closer with the Lord as a result. A variety of activities were offered during free time; the water ones happening to be the biggest hits, followed by archery and paintball. Then on the last day, students had a chance to reflect on their lives and thought about where their futures would take them. This was also a time to reconcile with a possible ex-friend, and make amends with those around them. Photos by Firstname Lastname Starting off the year by retreating READY, AIM, FIRE Taking off in a run at the beginning of the game, Senior Parker Eggleston focuses on finding a hiding spot to avoid the splatter of paint. Hiding behind wooden walls and ducking under bullets, Parker fired back at the enemy team when given the opportunity.”It was a thrilling experience," Parker said. Photo by Charlotte Stuart FUN IN THE SUN Playing sand volleyball during the second day of senior retreat, a group of senior boys compete for the game winning point. Winning the game was all that mattered in their minds, so they were quick to make amazing plays to ensure their victory. “It was a super intense game," Helena Arnold said. "There were some crazy plays." STOP AND REFLECT Talking time out of their last day to reflect, both senior boys and girls listen to a speaker and reconcile with each other. Many tears were shed by both parties as they took the time to correct mistakes with previous friends and appreciated the friends they had come to love that day. "This was a good opportunity to grow in our faith and bond with our friends," senior Savannah Carlson said. Photo by Charlotte Stuart
LIFE-Pep Rallies It looked like a really fun thing to be a leader of. I wanted to bring the energy to the football games. I wanted to help make a positive environment for all my classmates. My favorite part of the pep rallies is leading my grade in the Mustang Rumble. My favorite part about the pep rallies is the spirit stick. My favorite part is when everyone sings the Alma Mater together. My favorite pep rally theme was the Back to School Beach Bash. My favorite pep rally theme was the neon one for homecoming. My favorite pep rally was the Winter Olympics one. What made you want to be part of the Stang Gang? What's your favorite part of the pep rallies? What was your favorite pep rally theme? Kristen Rice Cole Montgomery Jackson Herauf MSTMMtseswMcrG&AQ Band At work The band students effortlessly play their music for the pep rally. The band students also play for football games and other school events. Cameron Mulinax said, “I like playing at pep rallies because they're inside and the music is louder.” Photo by Katie Gassett
199 PEP RALLIES The joy behind our “My favorite pep rally moment is when I get to perform with my team." “My favorite pep rally moment is when the cheerleaders go cheer with their grade for the Mustang Rumble.” Evan Donohue Lizzie Spears Favorite Moments THE SPIRIT IN CHEER The cheer team during is an integral part of the pep rally experience, giving the pep rallies an unmatched energy and enthusiasm. As they preform on the mat, their routines and infectious cheers electrify the entire gym, creating an atmosphere of excitement. The cheerleaders' passion shines through as they lead the crowd in rallying behind the school's sports teams. Their synchronized movements, stunts, and spirited chants hype up the students, forming a sense of unity and school pride. The cheer team's commitment to boosting school spirit transforms each pep rally into a memorable and uplifting occasion, leaving an memorable mark on all students at school. At our SPC Fall Sports Send-Off, the vibrant spirit of our community came alive, especially with our students celebrating school pride and getting ready for our fall sports to go Fort Worth. These spirited pep rallies are eagerly anticipated by all students. The student body collectively rallies behind their sports teams, creating a sense of unity and camaraderie. The joyous atmosphere is contagious, with students actively participating in cheering, as well as the well-known Mustang Rumble competition that showcases their enthusiasm for their school. One of the highlights of these pep rallies is the ongoing competition between grades to win the spirit stick. These pep rallies not only amplify the excitement surrounding school sports but also strengthen the bonds among students, fostering a sense of belonging and shared school spirit. Going Low Sophomore, Hudson Davenport competes in the challenging limbo competition during the beach theme pep rally. Hudson said, “I was stuggling to keep my balance.” Photo by Katie Gassett School Spirit Two sophomore friends, McKinley Helms and Meagan Ondrias, show their school spirit. All students show their excitement and school spirit by cheering loud with their friends. Meagan said, “I love cheering during the cheer routines.” Photo by Katie Gassett
LIFE-Stang Gang Stang Gang is so fun and we have all bonded so much because of it.” Jackson Herauf HOW MANY HOME GAMES? 5 HOW MANY AWAY GAMES? HOW MANY CHANTS? HOW MANY STANG GANG MEMBERS? HOW LONG DID THE OVERALLS TAKE TO MAKE? STANG GANG By the Numbers 5 7 8 3hrs GAME TIME Before the football game, Sam Ohlenforst, Cooper Clarke, Major Tarwater, and Cole Montgomery take a picture while getting ready for the players to run onto the field. Cole said, “I have loved the Stang Gang community and all my new friends.” Photo by David Young LET'S GET LOUD TOUCHDOWN!!! Rushing down the sidelines, Cooper Clarke runs the flag after a Mustang touchdown. Cooper always runs the flag after touchdowns with a big smile on his face. Cooper said, “I love rushing the flag, it is so fun.” Photo by David Young LUAU FUN Before the luau begins, Stang Gang seals the memory. Stang Gang does an amazing job at making the pep rallies fun and entertaining. Kristen Rice said, “I love pep rallies. The first one was especially fun.” Photo by Sam Ohlenforst