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On April 23, St. Mark’s Cathedral School student-athletes gathered with their families for the annual Athletic Banquet, a special evening of celebration and recognition. This year, students competed across eight sports—cheer, volleyball, cross country, golf, swimming, tennis, soccer, and basketball—showcasing their commitment, teamwork, and school spirit.

This year also marked the start of a meaningful new tradition, as each athlete received a St. Mark's letterman jacket in honor of their participation. Eighth graders were presented with a unique keepsake to commemorate their final season at St. Mark’s. Coaches also recognized athletes with individual awards.

The Lions celebrated an impressive 2025-2026 season, bringing home four team championships in 7th/8th girls basketball, 5th/6th grade soccer, 7th/8th grade soccer, and spring yellow ball tennis. With volleyball still underway, there’s more to cheer for!

Thank you to P.E. coaches Aaron Bergman, Willie Jackson, and Jessica Lee, along with our dedicated parent and teacher volunteers, for making this memorable evening possible.

Congratulations to all of our 2025–2026 student-athletes on a fantastic year of hard work and dedication!

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Lion Award

Presented to the 8th grade athlete who exhibits excellent in character leadership, academics, and school spirit.

Ryan C. '26 & Luke M. '26

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Cheer

Cheerleader of the Year: Grayson E. '28
Lion Pride Award: Jacqueline D. '26
Most Improved: Reagan M. '27

Team Members:

Annalee B. '27
Camille B. '29
Ryan C. '26
Georgia C. '27
Hannah Grace C. '26
Jacqueline D. '26
N'Della D. '26
Grayson E. '28
Camilla F. '29
Catalina F. '26
Annie H. '28
Kate H. '29
Harper H. '29
Charly Jo H.
Cate J. '26
Clare J. '29
Lauren K. '27
August K. '26
Gray K. '27
Camille L. '26
Reagan M. '27
Bria N. '29
Frances S. '28
Emily Allison S. '27
Olivia T. '28
Maggie T. '26
Ann-Claire T. '28
Frances W. '26
Charlotte W. '29

Coaches: Catherine Humphrey & Leslie Shankle

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Volleyball

5th/6th Grade Team

Team Members:

Camille B. '29
Natalie C. '28
Grayson E. '28
Camilla F. '29
Annie H. '28
Madison H. '29
Kate H. '29
Clare J. '29
Corinne P. '28
Layton R. '28
Frances S. '28
Olivia T. '28
Charlotte W. '29

7th Grade Team

Team Members:

Annalee B. '27
Georgia C. '27
Jurnee E. '27
Hensley H. '27
Bella Grace H. '27
Lauren K. '27
Gray K. '27
Mya M. '27
Reagan M. '27
Demi R. '27
Lynnzi R. '27
Emily Allison S. '27

8th Grade Team

Team Members:

Ryan C. '26
Londyn C. '26
Hannah Grace C. '26
Catherine C. '26
Larkin D. '26
N'Della D. '26
Catalina F. '26
Cate J. '26
August K. '26
McKenzie S. '26
Maggie T. '26
Frances W. '26
Shay W. '26

Coach: Shannon Marcinkus

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Cross Country

Bragging Rights Championship - 3rd Place

Male Runner of the Year: Stafford M. '26
Female Runner of the Year: Ryleigh S. '26
Most Improved Runner: Fernando V. '29
Newcomer of the Year: Archer M. '26

Team Members:

Dean B. '28
Porter B. '26
Langston B. '29
Ryan C. '26
William C. '28
Hannah Grace C. '26
Catherine C. '26
Larkin D. '26
N'Della D. '26
Camilla F. '29
Catalina F. '26
Steele F. '29
Nolan G. '26
Cate J. '26
Christian K. '26
Camille L. '26
Charles L. '26
Gray M. '27
Beaux M. '28
Stafford M. '26
Archer M. '26
Turner M. '27
Mya M. '27
Luke M. '26
Hollis R. '28
McKenzie S. '26
Ryleigh S. '26
Eli T. '29
Fernando V. '29
Stafford V. '29
Shay W. '26

Coach: Aaron Bergman

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Golf

Team Members:

Dean B. '28
Witt C. '29
Copeland G. '27
Thomas G. '31
Ryan K. '27
Charles L. '26
Luke M. '26
Brayden S. '27
Byron T. '28
Ambrose T. '30
Leonardo V. '31
Jack W. '31

Sponsor: David Schoonover

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Swimming

North Louisiana Middle School League - 4th Place

Team Spirit Award: Wyatt W. '26
Lion Spirit Award: Scott F. '26
Secretly Powerful Award: Ryleigh S. '26
Clutch Swimmer Award: Ryan C. '26
Doesn't Like to Lose Award: McKenzie S. '26
Do It For the Points Award: Dalby M. '27
Never Say Die Award: Bella Grace H. '27
Male High Point Award: Dalby M. '27
Male Most Improved Award: Christian Kirby '26
Female Most Improved Award: Lainey Murphy '29
Male Rookie of the Year: Matthew H. '29
Female Rookie of the Year: Kate H. '29
Male Swimmer of the Year: Park M. '28
Female Swimmer of the Year: Larkin D. '26

Coach: Amy Garsee
Assistant Coach: Harper Martin '25

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Tennis

Spring League Champions (Yellow Ball)
Fall 2nd Place (Yellow Ball - Purple Team)

Team Members:

William C. '28
Hannah Grace C. '26
Catherine C. '26
Charly Jo H. '29
Cate J. '26
Ryan K. '27
Charles L. '26
Max M. '26
Mya M. '27
Henry M. '28
Stafford V. '29

Sponsor: Piper Moritz

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Soccer

5th/6th Grade Team

League Champions

Most Valuable Player: Fernando V. '29
Offensive Player of the Year: Langston B. '29
Defensive Player of the Year: Harrison K. '28

Team Members:

Dean B. '28
Langston B. '29
Henry C. '28
Trigg E. '28
Harrison K. '28
Beaux M. '28
Henry M. '28
Danny P. '28
Hollis R. '28
Jack S. '28
Byron T. '28
Fernando V. '29

Coach: Aaron Bergman

7th/8th Grade Team

League Champions

Most Valuable Player: Ryleigh S. '26
Offensive Player of the Year: Porter B. '26
Defensive Player of the Year: Luke M. '26

Team Members:

Porter B. '26
Ryan C. '26
Catherine C. '26
Nolan G. '26
Hensley H. '27
August K. '26
Gray K. '27
Gray M. '27
Stafford M. '26
Camren M. '26
Max M. '26
Mya M. '27
Luke M. '26
Lynzzi R. '27
John S. '26
McKenzie S. '26
Ryleigh S. '26

Coach: Aaron Bergman

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Basketball

5th/6th Grade Girls Team

Most Valuable Player: Frances S. '28
Offensive Player of the Year: Annie H. '28
Defensive Player of the Year: Layton R. '28
Most Improved Player: Ann-Claire T. '28

Team Members:

Camille B. '29
Natalie C. '28
Camilla F. '29
Charly Jo H. '29
Annie H. '28
Kate H. '29
Clare J. '29
Frances S. '28
Layton R. '28
Olivia T. '28
Sara T. '28
Ann-Claire T. '28

Coaches: Willie Jackson & Jessica Lee

7th-8th Grade Girls Team

League Champion

Most Valuable Player: Demi R. '27
Offensive Player of the Year: Lynnzi R. '27
Defensive Player of the Year: Annalee B. '27
Most Improved Player: Londyn C. '26
Hustle Award: Gabby T. '26

Team Members:

Annalee B. '27
Ryan C. '26
Londyn C. '26
Hannah Grace C. '26
Larkin D. '26
Jurnee E. '27
Cate J. '26
August K. '26
Gray K. '27
Camille L. '26
Demi R. '27
Lynnzi R. '27
Emily Allison S. '27
Gabby T. '26

Coaches: Willie Jackson & Jessica Lee

5th/6th Grade Boys Team

Most Valuable Player: Oliver M. '28
Offensive Player of the Year: Eli T. '29
Defensive Player of the Year: Jack S. '28
Most Improved Player: Hollis R. '28
Hustle Award: Trigg E. '28

Team Members:

Dean B. '28
Jake B. '29
Trigg E. '28
Steele F. '29
Beaux M. '28
Oliver M. '28
Henry M. '28
James M. '28
Braylen M. '29
Danny P. '28
Hollis R. '28
Jack S. '28
Eli T. '29
Oakley T. '29
Carson T. '29
Stafford V. '29

Coach: Willie Jackson & Jessica Lee

7th/8th Grade Boys Team

Most Valuable Player: Luke M. '26
Offensive Player of the Year: Porter B. '26
Defensive Player of the Year: Camren M. '26
Most Improved Player: John S. '26
Hustle Award: Ryan K. '27

Team Members:

Porter B. '26
Ben B. '27
Scott F. '26
Copeland G. '27
Ryan K. '27
Gray M. '27
Dalby M. '27
Turner M. '27
Camren M. '26
Luke M. '26
Brayden S. '27
John S. '26

Coach: Willie Jackson & Jessica Lee