Knightly News

Basketball

Boys

It’s already been an exciting season for the Knights. The team celebrated an undefeated run in the 51st annual Episcopal Classic and big victories home and away. Most recently, the Knights came up big versus Teurlings Catholic. 

Don’t miss your chance to cheer on the Knights.

Friday, January 20th   home  6 pm - Varsity vs. Jehovah Jireh
Tuesday, January 24th  home 6 pm – Varsity vs. Lakeshore
 

Friday, January 27th at Woodlawn High School
5 pm – Freshmen
6 pm – JV
7:30 pm – Varsity

District tournament – February 9th – 11th (TBD)

Girls

The Knights have fought hard this season, with big wins versus Central and Madison Prep. Current athletes enjoyed the opportunity to spend time on the court with alumni from the first Episcopal girls basketball team. It was great seeing Shelby Seger ’82, Nikki Seger ’80, Fran Teeter Flory ’80 and Robin Kirkpatrick Clausen ’79 back on campus.

Head Coach Taylor Mims Wharton ’09 is celebrating a new role as Episcopal’s Assistant Athletic Director. In this position, she will coordinate community service opportunities for athletes, assist with professional development for coaches and manage third party rentals of athletic facilities.

Mark your calendars for these upcoming contests:

Tuesday, January 24th at home
7:30 pm – Varsity versus Lakeshore

Thursday, January 26th at Parkview
6 pm – Varsity versus Parkview

District tournament – February 2nd – 4th

Welcome back, alumni! Shelby Seger ’82, Nikki Seger ’80, Fran Teeter Flory ’80 and Robin Kirkpatrick Clausen ’79

Soccer

Boys

The boys are ranked #5 in the Louisiana High School Soccer Coaches poll! The Knights had tremendous success in the EIL soccer tournament in Lafayette defeating Comeaux 2 - 1 and Teurlings Catholic 3 - 2. The Knights were also the champions of the Acadiana Tournament.

Congratulations to junior forward Lane Mendoza who was honored with a selection to the Louisiana High School Soccer Coaches Association Team of the Week.

Make plans to head to the pitch.

Tuesday, January 24th at home versus St. Thomas Aquinas
6 pm – Varsity
7:30 pm – JV

Thursday, January 26th at home
6 pm – Varsity versus Dunham

Girls

The girls are ranked #4 in the Division IV Louisiana High School Soccer Coaches poll! The Knights have already had an impressive season with JV and varsity winning versus The Willow School and varsity putting up a big win versus Catholic High Pointe Coupee 11 – 0. The girls were undefeated in the 20th annual Dominican Tournament in New Orleans.

Congratulations to junior midfielder Sarah Bonnecaze who was honored with a selection to the Louisiana High School Soccer Coaches Association Team of the Week.

Don’t miss your chance to support your Knights.

Friday, January 20th at home versus Woodlawn
6 pm – Varsity

Thursday, January 26th at home versus Dunham
Senior Knight
7 pm – Varsity

Soccer alumni enjoyed a day back on the pitch during the alumni soccer game. It was an exciting match for former athletes of all ages. Congratulations to the Navy team for the win.

It was great having our soccer alumni back on campus!

Track & Field

Track & field is heating up, and the Knights are ready to make their mark. Don’t miss the opportunity to catch the team in action.

Saturday, January 21st
Indoor LSU Qualifier at LSU

Saturday, February 4th
Indoor LSU Qualifier at LSU

Saturday, February 18th
Indoor State Meet at LSU

Powerlifting

Congratulations to the Episcopal powerlifters! The team finished on top in 2A at the Dale Weiner Invitational with 11 of 16 lifters finishing in first, second or third place. 

Support your Knights!

Saturday, January 28th – Port Allen Girls Invitational at Port Allen High School

Saturday, February 4th – St. Amant Gator Invitational

Saturday, February 18th – Girls Regional Meet

Saturday, February 25th – Boys Regional Meet

Wrestling

Update: Junior Will York placed fifth in the 195 lb. weight class at the recent Ken Cole Invitational Wrestling Meet. Will is ranked number two in his weight class in Division III. 

The Episcopal wrestlers have a lot to celebrate. The team had a great showing at the Snowman Invitational, with sophomore JV wrestler Joshua Godfrey placing second in his weight class and fellow sophomore Genti Brahimi scoring for the team. Varsity wrestler Will York also placed second at the Jimmy Vidrine Invitational.

The wrestlers are gearing up for the Baton Rouge City Tournament.

Friday, January 27th and Saturday, January 28th at Catholic High School

Middle School

Middle School athletes are competing hard and representing the Knights well. Here are a few highlights of this winter sports season.

Basketball

The sixth grade boys won against Most Blessed Sacrament in the St. Jean Vianney tournament, and the seventh and eighth grade boys won against St. Jean Vianney. The sixth grade boys also celebrated a win versus Dunham.

Soccer

The boys beat McKinley Middle 5 - 0 and STEM 8 - 0 and advanced to the championship game of the St. Michael’s Holiday Cup. The girls beat the Black Widows 2 -1 and tied SJV 1 - 1 and also advanced to the championship game.

The girls gold team won the Baton Rouge Soccer Club end of season tournament last weekend. What a way to finish strong!

Upcoming Middle School action:

Monday, January 23rd
6 pm – Boys basketball versus Central Private in Central

Tuesday, January 24th
5 pm – Girls basketball versus UHigh at UHigh

Wednesday, January 25th
6 pm – Boys basketball versus Dunham at Dunham

Thursday, January 26th
5 pm – Girls basketball versus Parkview at Parkview

Thank you, Squires! All photos are courtesy of Squires members. Go Knights!

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