DALLAS – Summer may have slowed down the school halls, but it didn't slow down the Friars. From the rowing course to the basketball court and everywhere in between, Bishop Lynch student-athletes made the most of every opportunity, competing at a high level while representing BL with pride. Before the fall sports season officially begins, here's a look back at everything the Friars accomplished this summer.
Basketball
Both the Bishop Lynch women's and men's basketball programs competed in the annual Texas Association of Basketball Coaches (TABC) Showcase, with the women traveling to College Station and the men competing in Duncanville. Both squads finished the two-day event with 2-1 records while gaining valuable experience against quality competition.
Women's Basketball
The Lady Friars opened the showcase with wins over Montgomery (51-39) and Southwest (52-44) before falling to Frisco Lone Star (53-41) in the finale.
Team Leaders
Men's Basketball
The Friars earned victories over Saint Mary's Hall (46-44) and St. John's (52-45) before dropping their final game to Concordia Lutheran (62-55).
Team Leaders
Rowing
Several Bishop Lynch student-athletes representing Dallas United Crew (DUC) and White Rock Rowing (WRR) competed at the USRowing Youth National Championships in Sarasota, Florida.
Among the top performances, Bridget Hartmann placed fifth nationally in the Women's U16 4x+, while six Friars earned the opportunity to compete against the nation's top rowers.
Bishop Lynch Results
- Bridget Hartmann – Women's U16 4x+ (5th)
- Hedda Beck – Women's Youth 8+ (28th)
- Kieran Hart – Men's U17 8+ (21st)
- Cameron Bruggeman – Men's U17 8+ (21st)
- Harper LaFleur – Men's Youth 8+ (23rd)
- Ellie Varela – Women's U17 4+ (16th)
Volleyball
The Bishop Lynch volleyball program competed at the annual TAPPS Beach Volleyball Championships, with six Friars taking the sand throughout the three-day event.
Marissa Schier and Camille Mitchell advanced through the Diamond Division on day two, capturing the Malibu Bracket championship.
On day three, Anna Bella Soltero, Daniela Marquez, Parker Roby, and Mary Kent competed in the Gold Division. Soltero and Marquez finished as runners-up in the Gulfport Bracket, while Roby and Kent claimed the Malibu Bracket consolation championship.
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