Lions Sports Update 11/17
Basketball
The varsity basketball team opened up the season at home against Ft. Worth Nolan this past Friday night. Ultimately not earning the desired result, the Lions showed heart and determination keeping the game close until the final minutes. Matthew Placide ’16 scored a game high 17 points and the senior leadership from Jalen Lynch, Brannon Rouse, and Parker Dixon kept the team working hard on defense in spite of Nolan’s incredible shooting night. The Lions fell to Nolan 70-52. With only one practice under their belt, the boys looked to rebound Saturday night after a disappointing loss in their home opener. They traveled across town to take on the traditionally tough Bishop Lynch Friars. Looking for the boys to respond after Friday’s loss, the coaches were elated to see the gusto with which the varsity Lions dominated on offense and defense. Parker Dixon ’16 lead all scorers with 23, while Brannon Rouse scored at will in the paint. Guards Chance Cooley ’16, Matthew Placide ’16, Will Ingram ’17, and Garret Mize ’18 all played significant minutes, overwhelming the Friar backcourt and pushing the tempo on offense. The St. Mark’s Lions look to continue the upward trend at home on Tuesday at 6 pm against traditional powerhouse TCA.
Wrestling
The varsity wrestling team also takes the mat for the first time this week at the Rockwall Heath Tournament on Saturday.
ALUMNI ATHLETE NEWS
Ben Wilson ’14, a member of the #19 ranked Dartmouth Men’s Water Polo team, scored a goal in the quarter finals of the 2015 National Collegiate Club Championships in Santa Cruz, CA. The team ended up finishing 4th in the Championship Tournament.
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The varsity basketball team opened up the season at home against Ft. Worth Nolan this past Friday night. Ultimately not earning the desired result, the Lions showed heart and determination keeping the game close until the final minutes. Matthew Placide ’16 scored a game high 17 points and the senior leadership from Jalen Lynch, Brannon Rouse, and Parker Dixon kept the team working hard on defense in spite of Nolan’s incredible shooting night. The Lions fell to Nolan 70-52. With only one practice under their belt, the boys looked to rebound Saturday night after a disappointing loss in their home opener. They traveled across town to take on the traditionally tough Bishop Lynch Friars. Looking for the boys to respond after Friday’s loss, the coaches were elated to see the gusto with which the varsity Lions dominated on offense and defense. Parker Dixon ’16 lead all scorers with 23, while Brannon Rouse scored at will in the paint. Guards Chance Cooley ’16, Matthew Placide ’16, Will Ingram ’17, and Garret Mize ’18 all played significant minutes, overwhelming the Friar backcourt and pushing the tempo on offense. The St. Mark’s Lions look to continue the upward trend at home on Tuesday at 6 pm against traditional powerhouse TCA.
Soccer
The varsity soccer team opens the season this Thursday on the road at ESD at 7:00 p.m. They play their home opener on Friday at 7:30 p.m. against the Home School Athletic Association.
The varsity soccer team opens the season this Thursday on the road at ESD at 7:00 p.m. They play their home opener on Friday at 7:30 p.m. against the Home School Athletic Association.
Wrestling
The varsity wrestling team also takes the mat for the first time this week at the Rockwall Heath Tournament on Saturday.
ALUMNI ATHLETE NEWS
Ben Wilson ’14, a member of the #19 ranked Dartmouth Men’s Water Polo team, scored a goal in the quarter finals of the 2015 National Collegiate Club Championships in Santa Cruz, CA. The team ended up finishing 4th in the Championship Tournament.
Tim Simenc ’15 and the Cal-Berkeley Men’s Water Polo team will be playing in the MPSF Men’s Water Polo Championships this Friday and Saturday. You can watch Tim and the Golden Bears take on Santa Barbara at 11:00 a.m. this Friday via a live stream. The top 3 teams from the MPSF will receive automatic bids the 2015 NCAA Championship Tournament.
Corson Purnell ’15, a member of the Washington & Lee varsity football team, helped the Generals to a 10-0 regular season finish and an automatic berth in the NCAA Division III football championships. They will play Thomas More University this Saturday in the first round. The Generals are ranked #17 in NCAA Division III.
St. Mark’s School of Texas
10600 Preston Road
Dallas, Texas 75230
214-346-8000
Dallas, Texas 75230
214-346-8000
About Us
St. Mark’s School of Texas is a private, nonsectarian college-preparatory boys’ day school for students in grades 1 through 12, located in Dallas, Texas. St. Mark’s aims to prepare young men to assume leadership and responsibility in a competitive and changing world.
St. Mark’s does not discriminate in the administration of its admission and education policies on the basis of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin.
St. Mark’s does not discriminate in the administration of its admission and education policies on the basis of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin.
