Boys Basketball Advances to Quarterfinals in TAPPS State Tournament

February 22, 2018

On Tuesday, Feb. 20, the Frassati Falcons Boys Basketball team advanced to the TAPPS State Quarterfinals, defeating St. Gerard Catholic High School from San Antonio, TX 68-60 in the Round of 16 in the State Tournament.

The Falcons handed the Royals -- who held an impressive 25-2 record heading into the game -- their only loss at home all season.

Tenacious defense and balanced scoring proved to be the difference for the Falcons. J.D. Morgan '19 and Tyler Prihoda '20 both played stellar defense, limiting the threat of the two top scorers of the Royals. Grant Guidry '20 had 24 points to lead the Falcons and Matt Jannes '20 had 21.

"This was a huge win for the program since we are now only one win away from going to State," said Head Coach Chris Meredith. "It was a tough environment to play in, and our team responded. We are playing our best basketball of the year right now, and have really come together as a team."

The TAPPS Regional Finals will be played against Veritas Academy from Austin, TX at Robinson High School in Waco, TX on Thursday, March 1. Tipoff will be at 9 a.m.

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About Frassati Catholic High School: Founded in 2013, Frassati Catholic High School serves the families and parishes in the north Houston area of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston. Administered by the Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia Congregation from Nashville, TN, Frassati Catholic High School prepares students to walk on the path of true happiness through a robust college-preparatory curriculum rooted in the Catholic faith. The school currently serves boys and girls in grades 9-12. For more information about Frassati Catholic High School, contact Kyle Smith, director of communications, at 832-616-3227.