CARROLLTON, TX -- May 3, 2008 -- On a picture-perfect May afternoon, in front of a standing-room-only crowd that included State 800 Meter Champion Jack O'Brien, Cinderella finally met her match.  In the TAPPS 4A Regional Final, the TAPPS 1-4A District Champion Lady Lions (17-4) suffered their only lopsided loss of the season, a decisive 10-0 defeat at the hands of four-time defending state champion Galveston O'Connell.  Alas, do not shed a tear for these Lady Lions (there's no crying in softball!), this is but the close of Chapter 1 of their story, a chapter filled with their relentless pursuit of excellence, their undying competitive spirit and their love of one another, especially their Senior, Maegan Waller.

-- F. Benjamin II, Reporter-at-Large. 
Lady Lions Softball - There's (Still) Nothing Soft About Their Game!

Join the press, as the TAPPS District 1-4A Champion Lady Lions square off against four-time defending state champion Galveston O'Connell at 5 p.m., Saturday, May 3, at Josey Ranch Park in Carrollton (1440 Keller Springs).  Come watch Maegan, Leilee, Grace, Liz, Alex, Kelly, Hannah, Kat, Natalie, Jessica and Bailey make CDA history.  The 37th CDA student to tell Coach Newlan, "Go Lady Lions!" will win a fabulous prize!  See everyone out there!!

 

When 20 DFW area private schools came together for this year’s Tarrant County private school championship meet, the Flower Mound Logic School team from Coram Deo Academy was ready. Guided by Coach Daryl Simon, several students won or placed in their events, and three set new records.

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CARROLLTON, TX -- April 25, 2008 -- The TAPPS 1-4A District champion Lady Lions (17-3) battered Ovilla Christian pitching with 15 hits, including five extra-base hits, en route to an historic 12-2 playoff victory.  The victory marked the first TAPPS playoff win for the Lady Lions.  The Lady Lions' offensive outburst was lead by Kelly McCullough, who singled, doubled twice and tripled.  In the circle, Alex Whitby limited the visiting Lady Eagles to two singles, to earn her first playoff victory.  With two runs in the first inning and four runs in the second, the Lady Lions seized control of the game and never looked back, adding two runs in each of the third, fourth and sixth innings, before the 10-run mercy rule ended the game.  In addition to Miss McCullough's offensive fireworks, Liz DeOtte singled three times, Jessica Gregory and Lailee LaBarbera each singled twice, Bailey Newlan and Kat Waller each singled, Miss Whitby doubled and Miss Waller tripled.  The Lady Lions' Regional Final game will be scheduled this weekend. F. Benjamin II, Reporter-at-Large

Blake Johnson shot at 79 and a 78 to finish fourth in the TAPPS 4A State Golf Championships. After finishing 10th last year, Blake improved six spots to finish fourth, five strokes off the lead. Congratulations Blake on an outstanding finish to your high school career.

Donnie Brake

Athletic Director

The Athletic Department invites you to join us May 1st at 1:30 p.m. for the 5th Annual Coram Deo Open. The event will be held at Castle Hills Golf Club in Carrollton and we still have spots open for players and sponsors. Registration is available online at www.miraclegolfconcepts.com. If you are unable to play please consider sponsoring the event through the same online link. The money raised, through athletics, will be used to improve the facilities we use and to provide additional equipment for our programs.

Please consider supporting the Athletic Program through this event.

Donnie Brake

Athletic Director

Coram Deo Academy athletes, along with their families, are invited to attend the Athletic Banquet on Monday May 5th at 6:30 p.m. The banquet will be held at Coram Deo Academy in Flower Mound and will include an awards ceremony and a dinner.

The Athletic Banquet is being held to honor and recognize both students and coaches who make the Athletics Program successful. This year, over 130 athletes participated on 17 teams in junior high and high school. Please join us as we honor the coaches and students who commit their time to supporting Coram Deo through the athletics program.

The cost of the banquet is $20 per person or $60 maximum per family. A very lovely pasta dinner with salad, bread entree, and desert will be served. Please RSVP by May 1st to smithgeri@mac.com with the number that can attend for your family. Also, please send a check to school, made out to CDA, for the appropriate amount and deliver to Mrs. Ellen Perry's office. Because this is such a special event and celebration, the dress attire is business casual.

We look forward to this celebration and hope to see you there. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Kathy Wenth at wenth9@hotmail.com.

 

GRAPEVINE, TX -- April 15, 2008 -- After the Lady Lions (15-3; 6-2) fell behind 3-2 in the bottom of the sixth inning, Coach Whitby calmly said, "This is right where we want to be."  Cue the seventh inning heroics: Kat Waller, single to right; Jessica Gregory bunt single; and Alex Whitby, a booming double to the left field fenced, scoring Miss Waller and Miss Gregory to take a 4-3 lead.  Next, Liz DeOtte doubled to right field and Kelly McCullough flew out deep to center field, falling just short on her bid for another home run, to end the inning.  Then, in the bottom of the seventh inning, with the tying runner on third, two outs and a full count, Miss Whitby struck out the final Faith Christian batter, with a called third strike that painted the outside corner at the knees.  C'est magnifique, the Lady Lions are the 2008 TAPPS 1-4A District Champions! 

While waiting for their first playoff oponent, the Lady Lions travel to The Winston School on Wednesday, for a 4:30 pm non-District game. Lady Lions Softball - There's Nothing Soft About Their Game!  -- F. Benjamin II, Reporter-at-Large

Congratulations to the Lady Lions for their outstanding season! It has been fun to watch and I look forward to a great run in the playoffs! Good Luck Ladies!

Donnie Brake

Senior Blake Johnson shot an 82 to finish second in the TAPPS 4A Regional Golf Tournament. He was the lone CDA entry and qualified for the State Tournament on April 21-22 at the Westridge Golf Course in McKinney. Congratulations Blake and good luck at State!

Donnie Brake