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General 4/27/2026 1:58:00 PM BLHS Sports Information

Bishop Lynch Welcomes Four New Members to Sports Hall of Fame

DALLAS — Bishop Lynch High School honored four inductees into its Sports Hall of Fame during the Alumni Association's annual induction ceremony Sunday, continuing a tradition of recognizing excellence across Friar athletics. The event was emceed by Stephen Howard '88, a Hall of Fame inductee and former NBA player.

The 2026 Hall of Fame class featured former standout student-athletes Chelsea Dillard May '94 and Kevin Wainscott '05, along with two championship teams — the 2015 women's soccer team and the 2002 baseball team — each of which left a lasting mark on Bishop Lynch history.

The ceremony celebrated the achievements, dedication, and lasting impact of the inductees while bringing together alumni, families, and members of the Friar community from across the country, including Pennsylvania, California, Colorado, Illinois, Louisiana, and Texas, to recognize the tradition and pride that define Bishop Lynch athletics.

Chelsea Dillard May '94
Chelsea Dillard May was a standout three-sport athlete at Bishop Lynch High School from 1991 to 1994. In her senior year, she was honored as both Student-Athlete of the Year and Scholar-Athlete of the Year. During the 1994 season, Dillard May earned All-District and All-State honors in Track & Field and served as team captain for the women's soccer team.

Following her graduation from Bishop Lynch, May continued her athletic pursuits at the University of Oklahoma, where she played on the club soccer team. She has since competed in numerous endurance events, completing 13 marathons and more than 30 half-marathons, including the Boston, New York, and Chicago Marathons, as well as the Steamboat Trail Marathon.

An avid hiker, May has traversed over 500 miles of the Camino de Santiago across Spain, Portugal, and France, completed the entire Tour du Mont Blanc, and hiked 200 miles in the Andes Mountains, including the Salkantay Route to Machu Picchu.

Kevin Wainscott '05
Kevin Wainscott enjoyed one of the most decorated careers in Bishop Lynch wrestling history. During his four years with the Friars, he helped the team secure four TAPPS State Championships from 2002 to 2005. Individually, Wainscott was a four-time TAPPS State Champion and a four-time Texas Prep State Champion. He was ranked the No. 1 Texas High School Wrestler (UIL/Prep) and by the Dallas Morning News as the top wrestler in the state.

Wainscott's leadership was equally notable, serving as team captain from 2003 to 2005 and guiding the program to a No. 7 national ranking.

After high school, Wainscott competed for Oklahoma State University under legendary coach John L. Smith, finishing with a career record of 33-19 and earning Second-Team Academic All-Big 12 honors as a senior. He then transitioned into coaching, beginning at Centennial High School in Frisco before becoming head coach at Lake Highlands High School, where he continues to lead today.

2014-15 Women's Soccer Team
After a narrow loss in the previous season's state championship, the 2014-15 Bishop Lynch women's soccer team captured the program's fourth state title with a 2-1 victory over Ursuline, ending the Bears' 24-game consecutive state championship streak.

Under Head Coach Darrin Hedges, the Friars finished the season 25-2-1. Top Drawer Soccer ranked Bishop Lynch as the fourth-best high school women's soccer team nationally for winter soccer and sixth-best overall for the year. Six members of the team went on to play NCAA soccer: Eva González Tate '15 (Seton Hall University), Ashley Hanks '15 (St. Edward's University), Jamie Jeffrey Strahl '15 (University of Tulsa), Natalie McDonough '15 (University of Missouri), Kaycie Tillman '15 (Florida State University), and Erin Scott '15 (Creighton University).

2001-02 Baseball Team
The 2001-02 Bishop Lynch baseball team holds a singular place in the program's storied history as the school's only baseball state championship team. Led by Kenny Francingues, the Friars finished the season with a 25-9 record and defeated Nolan Catholic 7-1 to claim the state title.

Key contributors included Nick Halovanic '04, who went 12-0 on the mound and earned First Team All-State honors. Brian Sullivan '02 (SS), Cullen Schaar '02 (CF), Jacob Hebert '02 (DH), and Robert Crump '02 (2B) were all named First Team All-State, while Michael Gebhard '04 (P) earned honorable mention All-State recognition.

SAVE THE DATE
The 2027 Bishop Lynch Athletics Hall of Fame induction ceremony is scheduled for April 25, 2027.

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