2015 FOOTBALL Archdiocese of San Antonio  ANTONIAN APACHES  CENTRAL CATHOLIC BUTTONS  HOLY CROSS KNIGHTS ST. ANTHONY YELLOW JACKETS  ST. GERARD ROYALS  ST. JOHN PAUL II GUARDIANS  THE ATONEMENT ACADEMY CRUSADERS  OUR LADY OF THE HILLS HAWKS Q&A with former Miami Dolphin, ANTHONY ALABI (Antonian Class of '99)

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TABLE OF CentralCONTENTS Catholic Buttons >Q&A with Anthony Alabi 6-7 12-14 Antonian Apaches 8-10 Holy Cross Knights 20-22 ^World-Class Power Lifting ^CHRISTUS: 18-19 Doctor's advice for student- ^Finishing Strong athletes 23 29 St. John Paul II Guardians 34-37 St. Gerard Royals Photo provided 30-33>St. ^S.A. SportsAnthony Medicine 41YellowJackets The Atonement Academy >Our Lady of26-28 Crusaders 38-39 the Hills Hawks4 42-44 All high school football photos included in the 2015 Catholic High School Football Magazine are provided by Christopher Tobar unless otherwise noted. See advertisement for 210 Sports Photos on page 33. TODAY’S CATHOLIC  SEPTEMBER 2015

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with He has several projects in the works including plans for a wedding to hisQ A& Anthony ancée, Caroline Ryan, in February. Alabi Anthony graciously agreed to beAnthony Alabi is an Antonian College Preparatory interviewed for the Today’s Catholic (ACP) High School alumnus, Class of 1999, High School Football Magazine. who was inducted this year into the Antonian Athletic Hall of Fame. He also is one of the very few Catholic Q: WHAT POSITION DID YOU high school graduates who rose to the heights of PLAY ON THE ANTONIAN football playing in the National Football League as FOOTBALL TEAM? a Miami Dolphin. I was a two way player while at Antonian. I was both an o ense and defensive lineman, though I took more pride in being a d-lineman at the time. Q: DID YOU PLAY ALL FOUR YEARS? Yes, along with Basketball and Track & Field. Antonian Athletic Director and was appointed to the Naval Acad- Q: WHAT WOULD YOU Cross Country Coach Devlyn emy and later transferred to Texas SAY WERE THE IMPORTANT Lovell remembers Anthony as “a Christian University (TCU). While LESSONS YOU LEARNED great student who took his academ- at TCU, Alabi balanced education, FROM PLAYING FOOTBALL AT ics seriously. He comes from a very a practice he would perfect, while ANTONIAN? proud and supportive family that playing with the TCU Horned stressed faith and academics before Frogs football team. Recognition ere were a lot of lessons that athletics and Anthony stood strong at TCU included Street & Smith’s I learned from playing football at behind his family’s values. As a foot- 2nd team All-American football Antonian. Education is a high prior- ball player, Anthony was an impos- honors and was named a Lombardi ity and, because of that, learning ing player who would knock Award nalist for best O ensive to balance my responsibility in the you down but would o er classroom with my duties on the a helping hand to help Lineman in the country in 2005. eld were important. you up a er the play was He earned his BA Degree in over.” Criminal Justice from TCU. In e ability to work with oth- 2005 Anthony was dra ed by ers in a team se ing to achieve an While at ACP, Antho- the Miami Dolphins. While objective, as well as discipline to stay ny earned All-State and playing in the NFL, Anthony focused on long term goals instead All-District football of immediate grati cation also were honors during earned a master’s important lessons. the 1997-99 degree in crimi- seasons. He nology. Q: WHAT COACH(ES) holds the Today, he is OFFERED WISDOM THAT YOU ACP record retired from REMEMBER TO THIS DAY? in shot put the NFL. and discus. Anthony Coach Mike Morris, who ironi- is an cally was my track coach and not Follow- actor my football coach, o ered me the ing gradu- and best advice that I still hold dear to ation from writer this day. Antonian, in Los Anthony Angeles. One day I was throwing a t about having to be with Coach Morris an6 extra day during summer break. I TODAY’S CATHOLIC  SEPTEMBER 2015

told him, ‘Why do I have to do this?I’m already the best player on theteam.’ He looked me straight in theeye and said, ‘Is that all you want tobe the best player on your localhigh school football team? Whydon’t you strive for be er? Valueyourself enough to want to be thebest in the state, best in the coun-try…best in the world.’ I also like to say, in that moment,he took my outlook from local toglobal. at insight is why I pushedmyself so hard no ma er what Ialready had achieved. For me it wasabout being the best, period. Noquali ers.Q: WHAT WAS A FAVORITE IN CRIMINOLOGY WHILE team or player, but I always love toPLAY AND/OR GAME YOU WERE A PROFESSIONAL watch the o ensive lineman. oseDURING YOUR DAYS AS AN FOOTBALL PLAYER. IS THIS guys are some of the smartest on theANTONIAN APACHE? DISCIPLINE A QUALITY YOU eld and don’t really get appreciated LEARNED AT ANTONIAN? the way they should. Other than ere really isn’t a play or game that, I’m always keeping an eye onthat sticks out to me. Instead I just Some of that came from Antonian anyone I’ve dra ed onto my fantasylove it every time we got to play and the other part of it was from my football team.Holy Cross or Central Catholic. family. To my parents, education was paramount. You must consis- Q: DO YOU STILL CALL SAN ough the teams I was on didn’t tently learn and try to improve your ANTONIO HOME?win much, I still was able to leave circumstances. Ge ing my master’sthose games knowing I put those was a way of doing that and proving San Antonio will always be myguys through the ringer. that no ma er how much success home. ough I don’t get to visit you have in one aspect of your life, o en, my family and friends are stillQ: HOW DID YOUR PLAYING you always can improve on others. there. It’s always a special place toDAYS AT ANTONIAN go back to, especially when I throwPREPARE YOU FOR LIFE AS Q: WHO IS/ARE THE my diet out the window!AN NFL MIAMI DOLPHIN? CURRENT NFL FOOTBALL PLAYER(S) THAT YOU LIKE TO » is interview was obtained by Playing at Antonian set a founda- WATCH? WHY? Today's Catholic sta member, Joanntion for me that carried on through- Hopkins. (Photos provided)out my career. I learned how to I don’t really have a particulartake care of myself in all aspects 7(mental, physical, etc. ), how to bal-ance school and sports, and how toconduct myself in public. e dis-cipline and learning that I got fromAntonian gave me all of the tools Ineeded to be a positive player in theNFL and not end up on ESPN forthe wrong reasons.Q: EDUCATION CLEARLY ISIMPORTANT TO YOU. YOUEARNED A MASTER’S DEGREESEPTEMBER 2015  TODAY’S CATHOLIC

APACHESA N T O N I A N KNOW YOUR TEAM SCHOOL: Antonian College Preparatory High School DIVISION: TAPPS Division 1, District 2 ATHLETIC DIRECTOR: Devlyn Lovell HEAD COACH: Van Fuschak ASSISTANT COACHES: Steve Kurtz, Blake Fuschak, Paul Lindy, Bill Perrenot, Craig Kirby, Chip Linshan, Bryce Fuschak, Malcolm Maxey, Sean Hernandez COLORS: Red & Columbia Blue8 TODAY’S CATHOLIC  SEPTEMBER 2015

VARSITY SCHEDULESAT., Sept. 4 Holy Cross @ Home, 7:30 p.m.FRI., Sept. 11 OpenFRI., Sept. 18 Boerne @ Home, 7:30 p.m.FRI., Sept. 25 South San at South San, 7:30 p.m.FRI., Oct. 2 Schulenberg at Home, 7:30 p.m.FRI., Oct. 9 St. Michael’s@ Home, 7:30 p.m.FRI., Oct. 16 Central Catholic @ Bob Benson Stadium, 7:30 p.m.FRI., Oct. 23 St. Anthony @ Home, 7:30 p.m.FRI., Oct. 30 San Antonio Christian School (SACS) @ Home, 7:30 p.m.SAT., Nov. 6 Brownsville @ Brownsville, 7:30 p.m.JUNIOR VARSITY SCHEDULETHU., Sept. 10 Holmes@ Holmes, 6 p.m.THU., Sept. 17 Boerne@ Boerne, 6 p.m.THU., Sept. 24 South San @ Home, 5 p.m.THU., Oct. 1 Brennan @ Home, 5 p.m.THU., Oct. 8 Navarro@ Navarro, 7 p.m.THU., Oct. 15 Central Catholic@ Home, 6:30 p.m.THU., Oct. 22 OpenTHU., Oct. 29 SACS@ SACSFRESHMEN VARSITY SCHEDULETHU., Sept. 10 Cornerstone@ Home, 5 p.m.THU., Sept. 17 Boerne @ Home, 5 p.m.THU., Sept. 24 South San @South San, 5 p.m.THU., Oct. 1 Schulenberg@Schulenberg, 5 p.m.THU., Oct. 8 St. Michael’s@ St. Michael’s, Austin, 5 p.m.THU., Oct. 15 Central Catholic @ Home, 5 p.m.THU., Oct. 22 St. Anthony @ St. Anthony, 4:30 p.m.SEPTEMBER 2015  TODAY’S CATHOLIC 9

COACH COMMENTS: ANTONIAN APACHESAssessment om Coach Fuschak: STRENGTHS: RB-Daniel Rosenfeld.Fuschak CHALLENGES: 1. Need to replace two OL and TE and WR and QB 2. Defense has to replace eight players.KEY RETURNING PLAYERS: *NOTES FROM ATHLETIC DIRECTOR• OL-Alex Vigil, Adam Bimzak and Paul AND CROSS COUNTRY COACHAndrade DEVLYN LOVELL:• FB-Isaac Holguin• DL Connor Chappell, Anthony Flores Characteristics such as dedication, teamwork,• LB-Kyle Cantu integrity and self-esteem may all be enhanced as our• DB-Connor Chakales Ryan Leiper young people represent themselves, their families, and• WR-Matthew Tabat the school community here at Antonian. Our student- athletes demonstrate respect for the sport they play andOVERVIEW: for the people associated with each sport (teammates,District race will be tough St. Mike’s, Central coaches, opponents, o cials, and the school commu-Catholic and San Antonio Christian School nity). Sportsmanship and integrity are the cornerstones of success in Antonian High School Athletics. Natalie, Antonian “Apaches” are the defending TAPPS Divi- Have a great season. sion 1 District 2-5A Champions and TAPPS Division 1 Go Apaches! State Semi- nalists. Love: Mom, Dad, Another rising star is Antonian alumnus Jonathan Gregory, Andrew, and your Holmes who has signed a contract with the NBA’s Los Grandma & Grandpa Salas Angeles Lakers. ANTONIAN TWIRLER TODAY’S CATHOLIC  SEPTEMBER 201510

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BUTTONSCENTRAL CATHOLIC KNOW YOUR TEAM SCHOOL: Central Catholic High School PRESIDENT: Paul Garro DIVISION: TAPPS Division 1 District 2 ATHLETIC DIRECTOR: Carlos Enrico HEAD FOOTBALL COACH: L.D. Green Sr. ASSISTANT COACHES: Mike Gomez (Defensive Coordinator); Mike Garrett (Secondary); Bryan Myler (OLB & Receivers), Joshua Riley (Running Backs), Steven Sparks (Defensive Line), Marshall Fleener (Freshmen HC), Donald Griffith (Fresh OL/DL), Ed Solis (WR/DB), Larry Lafuente (RB, LB), Jacob Galindo (Video Coordinator). COLORS: Navy Blue & White12 TODAY’S CATHOLIC  SEPTEMBER 2015

VARSITY SCHEDULEFRI., Sept. 4 South San @ Bob Benson Stadium (Home), 7:30 p.m.FRI., Sept. 11 Holmes @ Bob Benson Stadium, 7:30 p.m.FRI., Sept. 18 Devine @ Devine, 7:30 p.m.FRI., Sept. 25 Jourdanton @ Bob Benson Stadium, 7:30 p.m.FRI., Oct. 2 OpenSAT., Oct. 10 *St. Anthony Catholic @ Away, 2 p.m.FRI., Oct. 16 *Antonian @ Bob Benson Stadium, 7:30 p.m.THU., Oct. 23 *San Antonio Christian @ SA Christian Stadium, 7:30 p.m.FRI., Oct. 30 **St. Joseph Academy @ Bob Benson Stadium, 7 p.m.FRI., Nov. 6 *St. Michael’s @ St. Michael’s Stadium, 7:30 p.m.SAT., Nov. 14 TAPPS Bi-DistrictSAT., Nov. 21 TAPPS RegionalsSAT., Nov. 28 TAPPS Semi-FinalsSAT., Dec. 5 TAPPS State Championship** Homecoming *District GamesSEPTEMBER 2015  TODAY’S CATHOLIC 13

COACH COMMENTS:CENTRAL CATHOLICBUTTONSCoach Green’s Assessment: STRENGTHS: is season is lled with excitement with our strengths being our defense. We have eight returners coming back. KEY PLAYERS DEFENSIVE : First team All District DL Zack Frey, secondGreen team LB Tyler Acosta along withCB Eli Banda and DL Mauricio Ortega. KEY PLAYERS OFFENSIVE : First team AllDistrict RB Jimin Suh, who will be leading our rungame, and second team OL Ramon Perez, who isour anchor on the o ensive line. Challenges for the 2015 season are to maintainfocus on the mental and physical preparation ofeach game. ‰‰‰‰‰6HSWHPEHULV‰‰‰‰‰ /(8.(0,$&$1&(5$:$5(1(66 0217+ \" !-¾.))(+-¾Â/(-14 TODAY’S CATHOLIC  SEPTEMBER 2015

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Photos providedPOWER LIFTINGWORLD-CLASSJoseph Peña sees time, effort, is summer he added another extraordinary achieve-and commitment bring home a ment to his résumé: world champion. In June, Peñaworld championship joined about 1,500 other athletes from all over the world to participate in the International Powerli ing Federa- » BY SANDY SALINAS tion (IPF) Classic Powerli ing 2015 World Champion- FOR TODAY’S CATHOLIC ships in Salo, Finland. Competing in the sub-junior divi- sion (14-18 years of age) and weight class (264 pounds With no trace of bravado in his step, no false humil- or more), he not only placed rst, winning gold medals ity in his demeanor, Joseph Peña quietly walks into his in all three of his events: squat (722 pounds), bench school’s library. is six-foot tall, 315-pound force of (380 pounds), and deadli (600 pounds); he set two nature and world class athlete is here to talk about him- world records in the process. e rst for the squat, the self, his athletic accomplishments, and his hopes for the second for the highest total weight li ed: 1,703 pounds future, but a er only a few minutes with him, one thing (rounded up). is clear: Peña is far from self-absorbed. is despite the fact that the so -spoken 17-year-old Holy Cross of San Peña’s passion for and love of powerli ing began when Antonio junior is a world-class powerli er with more he was only eight. His dad, John Peña, an amateur pow- medals than he can count and a formidable list of scho- erli er himself, suggested he give it a try. e younger lastic accomplishments to boot. Peña agreed and shortly a er taking up the sport, he won his rst competition. ere was no undue pressure18 from his father. e young boy formed an authentic enthusiasm for the sport. Family and a vital work ethic TODAY’S CATHOLIC  SEPTEMBER 2015

coalesced giving him a competitiveedge that permi ed him to trainseriously and compete regularly.He began racking up awards andse ing records, proving he was morethan an ordinary kid dabbling in aweekend hobby. Rather, here was anextraordinary young man who lovedwhat he was doing and was willingto dedicate huge amounts of time,e ort, and commitment in order tobecome the best at it.Peña says the sport has impartedimportant life lessons. “It has taughtme a lot about dedication, aboutpu ing time and e ort into what Joseph Peña is pictured below with his father John and, above, at theI do. It has taught me to stick with International Powerlifting Federation World Championship in Finland earlier this year.it, even through hard times.” Heacknowledges how good habits suchas perseverance, time management,and responsibility traits he hasdeveloped through years of practic-ing and perfecting his powerli ingeasily transfer to other areas ofhis life such as school and personalrelationships.e fruits of these acquiredvirtues are more than evident. Peñais ranked in the top 10 percent ofhis class and is a member of theNational Honor Society. He is astudent ambassador for the school,plays center for the varsity footballteam, and is a shot pu er for thetrack team. Beyond all this, Peña is a li of more than third of a ton?) though some may provide smallera positive in uence and role model With more seriousness he goes on monetary awards. is meansfor the entire Holy Cross com- to say that their primary a itude football may play an important rolemunity. According to Holy Cross is one of overwhelming support, in determining his school of choice.principal Henry Galindo, “His posi- respect and pride in his accomplish- He dreams of a ending Texastive personality exudes con dence ments. He reciprocates, impacting Christian University and thoughand maturity. His willingness to the student body in unexpected it is too soon to pinpoint a major,serve and to lead by example […] ways such as helping found his Peña is leaning toward the eldsis appreciated by everyone. Joseph school’s rst-ever co-ed powerli ing of math and science. Wherever heexempli es what we hope all of our team. Still in its infancy, the team goes and whatever he chooses to do,students strive to become here at consists of motivated students who one thing is almost certain: it is notHoly Cross.” train together, compete in meets Joseph Peña’s athletic or intellec-How do Peña’s schoolmates view and share a zeal for the sport. tual prowess that will make him ahim? ere seems to be quite a bit Looking ahead, Peña believes his success, but rather his quiet virtuesof “shock and awe,” the junior relates life will nearly always include pow- of humility and gratitude that willwith a bashful twinkle in his eye. erli ing, but most colleges do not enable him to become the man God(How can anyone not be awed by award full scholarships for this sport wants him to be.SEPTEMBER 2015  TODAY’S CATHOLIC 19

KNOW YOURTEAMSCHOOL: Holy Cross of San AntonioDIVISION: TAPPS Division II District 3ATHLETIC DIRECTOR/HEAD FOOTBALL COACH: Mike HarrisonASSISTANT COACHES: Angel Cedillo, Brian Ortiz, Roy Salas, Polo Botello, David Vela, ShaunBattles, John Libby, Garyl Graham, Andy Flores, Vince Padilla, Paul Henry Lara HOLY CROSSKNIGHTSCOLORS: Navy Blue & Gold20 TODAY’S CATHOLIC  SEPTEMBER 2015

VARSITY SCHEDULEFRI., Sept. 4 Antonian @ Antonian, 7:30 p.m.FRI., Sept. 11 OPENTHURS., Sept. 17 Hondo @ Harlandale Memorial Stadium, 7 p.m.FRI., Sept. 25 Cornerstone @ Cornerstone, 7:30 p.m.SAT., Oct. 3 Boerne Geneva @ Harlandale Memorial Stadium, 7 p.m.FRI., Oct. 9 OPENSAT., Oct. 17 Victoria St. Joseph @ Harlandale Memorial Stadium, 3 p.m.FRI., Oct. 23 Corpus Christi JP II @ Corpus Christi JP II 7:30 p.m.SAT., OCT. 31 Austin Regents @ Harlandale Memorial Stadium, 6 p.m. tentativeFRI., Nov. 6 Austin Hyde Park @ Austin Hyde Park, 7:30 p.m.SUB- VARSITY SCHEDULE OpenTHU., Sept. 10 Hondo @ Hondo, 5 and 7 p.m.FRI., Sept. 18 Cornerstone @ Holy Cross, 5:00 p.m.THU., Sept. 24 Boerne Geneva @ Boerne, 5 p.m.SAT., Oct. 1THU., Oct. 8 OpenTHU., Oct. 15 John Jay @ John Jay, 6 p.m.THU., Oct. 22 Boerne Geneva @ Holy Cross, 4:30 p.m.SEPTEMBER 2015  TODAY’S CATHOLIC 21

COACH COMMENTS: HOLY CROSS KNIGHTS Head Football Coach Mike Harrison’s season when we play some very tough assessment of team: non-district teams; our scrimmages are Comfort and Austin St. Michaels STRENGTHS: (both are proven playo programs). Tradition, great team commitment en we open with San Antonio and work ethic; Christian, our second game is a real returning o ensive powerhouse in Antonian (fresh o linemen, defensive a semi- nal appearance) and then secondary; Hondo (they went two rounds deep in the UIL play o s last year). Our Harrison WEAKNESSES: district schedule is Cornerstone, Boerne, Geneva, Victoria St. Joseph, Very young and inexperienced Corpus Christi John Paul II, Austin (especially at skill positions and Regents and Austin Hyde Park. defensive front); We have won four district CHALLENGES: We are incredibly championships and four area young with as many as nine championships in a row, but this year sophomores as potential starters. will bring many challenges to Holy While very talented, they will have to Cross and we have our work cut out grow up quickly, especially early in the for us. SCHOLARSHIPS for Catholic high school graduates All eligible Catholic school graduates receive an OLLU scholarship New Programs Bachelor’s Degrees t
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Schooled on problems such as di culty learning and student-athletes. I appreciateconcussions: new material, retaining or applying the hard work of our state govern-Return to learn previously learned information, ment, the Texas Education Agency,for students and and di culty concentrating which the Brain Injury Association ofstudent-athletes a ects academic performance. So Texas, and the numerous stakehold- what is being done? ers who have made this a priority» BY SHAYLON RETTIG, MD, MBA for the youth of Texas. It is my hope “When can I play again?” is A handful of states have recog- that Texas will soon be amongst the nized and responded to this issue, handful of states adopting the returnis o en the rst question I am passing “Return to Learn” (RTL) to learn legislation to help studentsasked by a young athlete eager to legislation, which establishes guide- recovering from concussions suc-get back on the eld a er su ering lines schools must follow in order cessfully return to the classroom.from a concussion. As a pediatric to gradually transition all studentssports medicine specialist, it is my (athletic and non-athletic) backresponsibility to determine when into a learning environment a er aathletes are ready to return to sports. concussion. In 2010, Texas governorHowever, concussions a ect more Rick Perry signed House Bill 2038,than a child’s physical well-being Natasha’s law, which establishedand returning to play shouldn’t be concussion management protocolsour only concern. that include “Return to Play” (RTP) guidelines for student-athletes who Concussion injuries can directly su er concussions while play-impact a student’s learning ability. ing school sports. A step-by-stepOn the other hand, the cognitive program that addresses returning tolearning process can adversely the learning environment is equallya ect a student’s recovery from a important. Now, it’s time to takeconcussion. In a recent study by the another step and support the imple-American Academy of Pediatrics, mentation of RTL legislationmore than 75 percent of students for all students.who sustained a concussionreported having school problems As the section chief ofdue to post-concussion symptoms sports medicine at theor compromised academic abilities. Children’s HospitalConcussions can cause academic of San Antonio, it is my commitment to ensure safe return to the classroom and the eld of play for students$1$7,21$/%/8(5,%%216&+22/2)(;&(//(1&( $GPLVVLRQV_DLGDPDQJDQLHOOR#KRO\FURVVVDRUJ 23SEPTEMBER 2015  TODAY’S CATHOLIC

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YELLOWST. ANTHONY JACKETS KNOW YOUR TEAM SCHOOL: St. Anthony Catholic High School DIVISION: TAPPS District 2-5A (Division 1) PRINCIPAL: Rene Escobedo ATHLETIC DIRECTOR: Ken Smisek, class of ‘88 HEAD FOOTBALL COACH: Eddie Moreno, in his second season ASSISTANT COACHES: Daniel Alderete, Adrian Ayala (’90), Jacob Broner, Sean Hobdy, Mike Urdiales (OC), Zach Urdiales, Edward Williams, Dan Sorola, Jon Anguiano (’07), Danny Perez (’10) COLORS: Garnet and Grey26 TODAY’S CATHOLIC  SEPTEMBER 2015

VARSITY SCHEDULESAT., Sept. 5 Cole High School @ Lange Field, 2 p.m.SAT., Sept. 12 Austin Hyde Park @ Lange Field, 12 NoonFRI., Sept. 18 Marble Falls Faith Academy @ MFFA, 7:30 p.m.SAT., Sept. 26 Hawkins @ Lange Field (Homecoming), NoonSAT., Oct. 10 * Central Catholic High School @ Lange Field, 2 p.m.SAT., Oct. 17 * St. Joseph, Brownsville @ Lange Field, 2 p.m.FRI., Oct. 23 * Antonian @ Antonian, 7:30 p.m.SAT., Oct. 31 * St. Michael Academy, Austin @ Lange Field, 2 p.m.FRI., Nov. 6 * San Antonio Christian School @ SACS, 7:30 p.m. * District Games SUB-VARSITY SCHEDULE THU., Sept. 10 McCollum @ McCollum, 4:30 p.m. THU., Sept. 17 St. John Paul II Catholic HS, New Braunfels @ Lange Field, 4:30 p.m. WED., Sept. 30 Austin Regents @ Regents, 4:30 p.m. THU., Oct. 8 Central Catholic HS @ CCHS, 6:00 p.m. THU., Oct. 15 McCollum @ Lange Field, 4:30 p.m. THU., Oct. 22 Antonian @ Lange Field, 4:30 p.m.SEPTEMBER 2015  TODAY’S CATHOLIC 27

COACH COMMENTS:ST. ANTHONY YELLOW JACKETSHead Football Coach Edward Moreno (SR), DE Johnny Martinez, and DBassessment of team/season: Daniel Sustaita (SR) look to be key We bring back contributors on the defense. an experienced group on defense, O ense will have to replace seven with eight players starters who have graduated. Some returning on this of our players will be playing both side of the ball. sides of the football. Our Line will We will be led by be led by C Kaleb Mendoza ( JR). defensive linemen Guards Johnny Martinez ( JR),Moreno Kaleb Mendoza Ruben Gonzales ( JR), Randy Jackson ( JR), and Justice Rodriguez( JR), Marc Herrera (SR), Zeke (SO), Tackles Ma hew Ellis (SR),Cardenas (SR), and Julian Cantu Seth Gonzales ( JR), and Joseph(SR). Our defensive back eld will Cuellar (SO).be led by three year starter Jordan (SR) and Jordan Torrens (SR) bringTorrens (SR), Jay Ortiz ( JR) and Our back eld is solid. Olan great speed to the position, andRyan Rodriguez ( JR). Kyle Davila Vining ( JR) will be the starter, and Ethan Carriedo ( JR) is a great route(SO), who is our returning OLB, Giancarlo Anguiano (SR) will share runner. We look to be a dual threathas great instinct for the football. the load. Zach Sanchez (SO) and with the ball. And with two solidDB Ethan Carriedo ( JR), MLB Jay Ortiz ( JR) will take the snaps kickers in Carlo Cantu (SO) andZach Sanchez (SO), OLB Olan behind center. Brandon Johnson ( JR), gives us anVining ( JR) and Eduardo Martinez opportunity to be a complete team. Our receiving corps is led by Zeke Cardenas (SR). Daniel Sustaita28 TODAY’S CATHOLIC  SEPTEMBER 2015

Finishing strong, keeping the faith» BY BRIANNA HERNANDEZ “I have fought but at the end of the day, they areHOPE FOR THE FUTURE playing for God. e members of the good ght, I these Catholic school sports teams Nerves ll the room as a team pre- have nished the a end Catholic schools and many ofpares for their biggest game of the race, I have kept them are recipients of Hope for theyear. e only thing on their mind Future’s tuition assistance program.tonight is winning, if they don’t the faith.” Hope for the Future is providingwin; it is over, nothing else ma ers, opportunities for children to growright? In 2: Timothy 4:7, St. Paul 2 Timothy 4:7 in faith, receive a rigorous educa-says, “I have fought the good ght, tion and through being a part of theI have nished the race, I have kept ing well, in the Archdiocese of Catholic school system, they arethe faith.” St. Paul was a true believer San Antonio, our Catholic school able to participate in extracurricularthat nishing well meant that when sports teams are a bit di erent in a activities like team sports such ashe le this world, he would have le very special way, their team values football, basketball, baseball, volley-a lasting impact on others through are rooted in the Catholic faith. ball and much more. God is presenthis witness of his faith in God. Paul’s Of course they are playing to win, everyday with Hope for the Futuremessage was that our motivation and our sports teams’ everyday toin serving Christ should be much leave a lasting impact on the Catho-higher; and that we may not just lic community in the Archdiocese ofcenter our lives in going for a tem- San Antonio. Let us be like St. Paulporary crown, but for an eternal one. and nish well in all we strive to do in the classroom and on the eld. Sports teams are all about nish-SEPTEMBER 2015  TODAY’S CATHOLIC 29

KNOW YOUR TEAM SCHOOL: St. Gerard Catholic High School DIVISION: TAPPS Division 3, District 3 PRINCIPAL: Michelle DeAnda ATHLETIC DIRECTOR/HEAD FOOTBALL COACH: Vincent Mendez ASSISTANT COACHES: Bill Rodriguez, Ken Schmidtling, Antonio Licon, Haracio Merrill COLORS: Royal Blue, White & RedROYALSST. GERARD VARSITY SCHEDULE FRI., Sept. 4 Charlotte @ Home, 7:30 p.m. FRI., Sept. 11 D’Hanis @ Away, 7:30 p.m. FRI., Sept. 25 TMI @ Home, 7:30 p.m. FRI., Oct. 2 Central Texas Christian, Temple (SGH FRI., Oct. 9 Homecoming) @ Home, 7:30 p.m. FRI., Oct. 16 Faith Academy (Marble Falls) @ Away, 7:30 p.m. FRI., Oct. 23 St. Paul Catholic School (Shiner) @ Home, FRI., Oct. 30 7:30 p.m. FRI., Nov. 6 St. John Paul II (New Braunfels) @ Away, 7:30 p.m. Texas School for the Deaf (Austin) @ Home, 7:30 p.m. Sacred Heart (Hallettsville) @ Away30 TODAY’S CATHOLIC  SEPTEMBER 2015

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COACH COMMENTS:ST. GERARD ROYALSABOUT NEW HEAD FOOTBALLCOACH VINCENT MENDEZ: He is a graduate of Arlington High School in Riverside, Calif. He served as an assistant coach under last year’s St. Gerard Catholic High School head football coach Kelly Shull.Mendez PHILOSOPHY OFCOACHING:To teach core fundamental life values throughthe game of football such as accountability,responsibility, discipline, integrity and loyalty.Coach Mendez’s assessment of the team: STRENGTHS: Speed, work ethic,determination CHALLENGES: Overcoming injuries KEY PLAYERS: Titus Merrill, VincentArciniegaSEPTEMBER 2015  TODAY’S CATHOLIC 33

GUARDIANSST. JOHN PAUL IIKNOW YOUR TEAM SCHOOL: St. John Paul II High School DIVISION: TAPPS Division 3, District 3 PRINCIPAL: Andrew Iliff ATHLETIC DIRECTOR & HEAD FOOTBALL COACH: Ed McCabe ASSISTANT COACHES: Forest Blackwell, Colton Hermes, Mike O’Bryan, Brandon Postell COLORS: Blue and Gold34 TODAY’S CATHOLIC  SEPTEMBER 2015

VARSITY SCHEDULEFRI., Sept. 4 Eastside Memorial @ Home, 7:30 p.m.FRI., Sept. 11 John Paul II, Corpus Christi @ Away, 7 p.m.FRI., Sept. 18 St. Joseph, Bryan @ Away, 7:30 p.m.FRI., Sept. 26 St. Paul School, Shiner @ Away, 7:30 p.m.THURS., Oct. 1 Hallettsville Sacred Heart @ Home, 7 p.m.FRI., Oct. 9 Central Texas Christian, Temple @ Away, 7:30 p.m.SAT., Oct. 17 Texas School for the Deaf, Austin @ Away, 5:30 p.m.FRI., Oct. 23 St. Gerard Catholic High School @ Home, 7:30 p.m.FRI., Oct. 30 BYEFRI., Nov. 6 Faith Academy, Marble Falls @ Home, 7:30 p.m.SAT., Nov. 14 Area PlayoffsSAT., Nov. 21 Regional PlayoffsSAT., Nov. 28 State SemifinalsSAT., Dec. 5 State ChampionshipSEPTEMBER 2015  TODAY’S CATHOLIC 35

COACH COMMENTS: ST. JOHN PAUL II GUARDIANSCoach McCabe’s assessment of team/season: STRENGTHS: Strong senior leadership (quality not quantity), O ensive line experi- ence, Defensive Secondary, Overall work ethic.McCabe CHALLENGES: Completely new defensive line. KEY PLAYERS: Seniors: Mark Cooper (FB,DB), Ma Mandujano(RB, DB), Andy Velazquez (OL,LB), Joe Gagnon (OL),Brendan Martel (OL) Juniors: Ma hew Sullivan (DB), Cade Anderson(QB, LB), Ryan Grosso (FB, LB), Sammy La Rue (RB,DB) Sophomores: Hunter Albrecht (QB,LB), Patrick Har-ris (OL, DL) e St. John Paul II “Guardians” look to build o Patrick Harris, Luis Rodriguez, Tristan DeLeon, Jake their 2014 playo campaign as they set their sights Farrell, Steven Stallings, Alex Mitchell and Jacob Hilbig much higher this year. Coach Ed McCabe likes his will provide a front short on experience, but with good team’s chances of a long playo run, primarily because depth. of strong leadership on the team and the work ethic in- stilled in his players. “Our guys understand that in order O ensively, the “Guardians” will operate with a fairly to be successful, we have to outwork everyone on our new back eld. Anderson and Albrecht will compete at schedule, regular season opponents and potential playo quarterback while Cooper, Mandujano, LaRue, Grosso teams. Our work this spring and summer, in most of our and Gonzalez are all capable of making big plays carry- buys, shows that commitment.” ing the football. On the o ensive line, Velazquez, Ga- gnon, Martel and Harris all return as starters. Carpenter, e “Guardians” are led by seven seniors, six of which Rodriguez, Farrell, Olmos, DeLeon, Stevenson, Mitchell have been in the program for now four years Ma and Hilbig will provide quality size and strength to the Carpenter, Mark Cooper, Joe Gagnon, Ma Mandujano, o ensive a ack. Whoever starts at quarterback will Brendan Martel, Andy Velazquez, and newcomer Jaime have excellent targets to throw to at receiver with Oliver, Gonzalez. Rhoder, Sullivan, Vrana and Edgar Aguirre out wide. On the eld, JPII should be stronger on both sides of e “Guardians” will look to newcomer Trey Rompel to the ball. Defensively, the “Guardians” strength will be handle the kicking chores this season. its secondary. All-District performer Cooper returns at free safety, with Mandujano, Sammy LaRue and Mat- e “Guardians” will play its home games at Texas thew Sullivan all looking to be high performers this fall. Lutheran University. ey open the season on August Looking to contribute in the defensive back eld will be 28 against Natalia High School and begin district play Gonzalez, Dakota Oliver, Ben Vrana and Peter Bain. against defending district champion St. Paul Catholic School on September 25 in Shiner. Velazquez returns as an All District linebacker and will be joined by Ryan Grosso. Cade Anderson, Hunger TODAY’S CATHOLIC  SEPTEMBER 2015 Albrecht, Quentin Rhoder, Michael Olmos, and Taylor Stevenson all will work to get playing time at linebacker. Up front the “Guardians” will need to rebuild with an entire new defensive line. Martel, Gagnon, Carpenter,36

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Veronica Markland | Today’s Catholic COACH COMMENTS: THE ATONEMENT38 ACADEMY CRUSADERS ABOUT NEW HEAD FOOTBALL COACH ARTURO DE LA GARZA III: Art De La Garza has dutifully served in the United States Army as an M1A1 Armored Crewman from 1995-2001, and was stationed at Fort Knox, Kentucky and Fort Carson, Colo- rado. He received an Associates degree from South Texas College in De La Garza 2010 and a Bachelors degree from e University of Texas – Pan American in 2012. Coach De La Garza was the ISS teach- er at Mission High School during the 2012-2013 school years. e 2013- 2014 school year was spent at Falls City I.S.D. where he coached the varsity defensive line and middle school football team, middle school basketball team, and high school baseball team. Last year was spent at Poteet I.S.D. where he was the middle school coach for football, basketball, and track. Coach De La Garza has been married for eighteen years to his wife, Suzie and has two children, Arturo and Loren. New Head Football Coach De La Garza’s assessment of team and season: We will have a young team this season. While we may be young, we have an eager group of young men who are ready for the challenge of this year’s football season. ere are a couple of returning players from last season’s playo team. Keep an eye out for running back Travis Prochko (Soph.) and receiver B.J. Garza ( Jr.) ey got quality minutes last year and have emerged as leaders on this year’s squad. We have most of our games at home which should help out our young team. TODAY’S CATHOLIC  SEPTEMBER 2015

CRUSADERSTHE ATONEMENT ACADEMY KNOW YOUR TEAM VARSITY SCHEDULE SCHOOL: The Atonement Academy Sat., Sept. 5 Annapolis Christian @ Corpus Christi, DIVISION: Texas Christian Athletic 4:30 p.m. League (TCAL) Division 1 Fri., Sept. 11 Winston @ 8565 Ewing Halsell, SAT, HEADMASTER & UPPER SCHOOL 7:30 p.m. ADMINISTRATOR: Walter Spencer Sat., Sept. 26 ATHLETIC DIRECTOR: Ed Johansen Fri., Oct. 9 Mt. Carmel Academy @ Home, 4 p.m. HEAD FOOTBALL COACH: Arturo Fri., Nov. 6 River City Christian @ Home, 4:30 p.m. De La Garza Lifegate Christian @ Home, 5 p.m. ASSISTANT COACHES: Eugene Garcia(Middle School Athletic Coordinator), Sebastian Oates, Gabriel Reiber COLORS: Red and BlackSEPTEMBER 2015  TODAY’S CATHOLIC 39

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Hydrationand healthyeating:Dr. Palomera recommends abalanced diet and plenty of fluids» BY TIMOTHY S. PALOMERA, M.D.SPORTS MEDICINE ASSOCIATES OF SAN ANTONIOCENTRAL CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNUS, CLASS OF 1989 I have been a Primary Care Sports Medicine physi- you divide your weight by 2.2 and multiply that numbercian for almost 14 years and have been asked to speak by 1.3, that will give you a good estimate of the amounton several \"hot topics\" during my tenure. A question I of protein you should be eating daily.am asked frequently as two-a-day football practices arestarting is what's the injury I worry about most, espe- Stay hydrated and eat well your body will thankcially with my son playing football? you! Several injuries can occur but fortunately most of ABOUT THE AUTHORthem are bumps and bruises, sprain and strains. e \"in-jury\" I worry about most in August (as well as Septem- Dr. Palomera currently is Boardber) is dehydration. Dehydration a ects more people in Certi ed in Family Medicine with asome fashion than concussions or knee injuries. Most Certi cate of Added Quali cation instudies have shown that the majority of us walk around Sports Medicine.relatively dehydrated. When you add 100-plus degree Dr. Palomera currently serves asweather and high humidity to bodies that may or may team physician for the WNBA Sanhave not been conditioning all summer, the problem can Palomera Antonio Stars, the AHL San Antoniobe magni ed quickly. Rampage, the University of Texas at San Antonio and ere is no perfect solution but you can take steps to Trinity University. He has served as the head team phy-minimize your risk. Hydration begins in the days before sician for the U.S. Army All-American Bowl since 2005exercise and should be practiced daily. Drinking water and is past chairman of the Valero Go Kids Challenge.and electrolyte drinks and minimizing drinks that are He also is on the medical sta s of the NBA San Anto-higher in sugars and ca eine (a mild diuretic) is a good nio Spurs, the San Antonio Rock-N-Roll Marathon andstart. e amount of uids you need is relative to many several local high schools. He is team physician for hisfactors including overall health and weight. Probably the alma mater, Central Catholic High School. Dr. Palom-easiest way to ensure that you are hydrated enough is to era specializes in the non-operative treatment of sportslook at urine color. e color should be clear to light yel- injuries including concussion management and injurieslow. is is a rough but e ective way to ensure that you to the spine, upper and lower extremities.are hydrating enough for YOU. 41 Diet is just as important. Making sure you are ge ing adiet with the proper balance of carbohydrates, proteins,and fats (not overloaded in form or another) is key.If eating before a workout, lean meats are preferred,fried food should be avoided, and the meal should bemedium in size. Protein intake is important to an athletewho is actively trying to build muscle and strength. IfSEPTEMBER 2015  TODAY’S CATHOLIC

Photo providedHAWKSOUR LADY OF THE HILLS KNOW YOUR VARSITY SCHEDULE TEAM FRI., Sept. 11 Fredericksburg Heritage @ Away, 7:30 p.m. SCHOOL: Our Lady of the HillsRegional Catholic High School FRI., Sept. 18 ByeDIVISION: TAPPS Division 2, FRI., Sept. 25 New Braunfels Christian @ Home, 7:30 p.m. District 4 (6-man) SAT., Oct. 3 *SA Castle Hills @ Away, 6 p.m.ATHLETIC DIRECTOR & HEAD FRI., Oct. 9 *Round Rock Concordia @ Away, 7:30 p.m. COACH: Chris Ramirez FRI., Oct. 16 *Austin Veritas @ Home, 7:30 p.m. ASSISTANT COACH: Joe Martinez, FRI., Oct. 23 *Cedar Park Summit @ Away, 7:30 p.m. Defensive Coordinator FRI., OCT. 30 *Bulverde Bracken @ Home, 7:30 p.m. COLORS: FRI., Nov. 6 Austin Brentwood @ Home, 7:30 p.m. Royal Blue & Black42 • Denotes district game TODAY’S CATHOLIC  SEPTEMBER 2015

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COACH COMMENTS: OUR LADY OF THE HILLS HAWKS Coach Ramirez anticipates this season to be one with many possi- bilities. OLH will return seven let- termen from lastRamirez year’s team. Lead-ing the way will be Senior centerand kicker Jordan Sirianni. Sirianniwas an all-state selection as a kicker,and his experience on the O-Linewill be counted upon for leader-ship. Other key players will includeSeniors Rance Frazier, and AndrewChapman; Juniors Gabe Gutierrezand Jack Gro and Sophomores JoséViveros and Justin Moody. Frazierwill be featured as the do-it-allathlete on both sides of the ball,and his speed will be relied upongreatly. Chapman brings a hard-hi ing, persistent e ort at all times. experience in the back eld. Viveros positions. In what is typically theGutierrez also will be moved around was a pleasant surprise last season as toughest district in the state, don’tquite a bit and it won’t be unusual a freshman, and will be counted on be surprised to see as many as vefor him to throw catch, run or tackle. to have a great sophomore season. teams from this district make theGro will add a threat as a passer Moody is a hard-working, relent- playo s. Staying healthy will be anor receiver, and brings defensive less defender who will play multiple important key.44 TODAY’S CATHOLIC  SEPTEMBER 2015

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