The Varsity Cheer Squad traveled to Belton, TX for the TAPPS 3A State Cheer Competition at Bell County Expo Center. After a competitive day of competitions, the WCS Varsity Cheer Team was awarded 2nd place, improving from their 4th place ranking last year.
Head Varsity Cheer Coach De’Jeanne Hall says, “I couldn’t be happier with the outcome of our finish at the 2023 TAPPS State Cheer Championships! Winning a State Runner-Up Award the second year of competing is absolutely amazing! This is a young team, with no seniors, so I am excited to see the growth this program makes in the next few years!”
All State Awards
Sydney Smith – 1st Team All-State
Jannieka Heng – 1st Team All-State
Makayla Delsabour – 2nd Team All-State
Kynedi Collins – Honorable Mention All-State
Congratulations to the Westbury Christian Varsity Cheer Team!
Two exceptional Wildcat athletes have recently made their mark by signing their national letter of intent to continue playing their sport and academic career at the next level.
Piper Chance – Soccer, University of St. Thomas
Chance is a four-year member of the Westbury Christian soccer program. She has also played volleyball, cross country, basketball, track and field, and softball. In her career, she has been named the TAPPS 2nd Team All-District (2020, 2021, 2022), TAPPS 1st Team All-District Defense (2023) & Academic All-State (2020, 2021, 2022, 2023).
“Playing at the next level means everything. It means all the time spent, all the energy dedicated, and all the sacrifices made weren’t for nothing. Being able to play soccer at the next level shows it was all worth it.” says Piper.
Emily Goldstein – Volleyball, Wellesley College
Goldstein is a four-year member of the Westbury Christian volleyball program and active in the WCS theatre program. In her career, she has been named the TAPPS Honorable Mention All District (2021, 2022).
“It has always been my dream to play volleyball in college, so after putting in years of work and practice, I’m so happy to be playing with a group of like-minded, passionate people!” says Emily.
HOUSTON-Texas – Westbury Christian is pleased to announce the unveiling of new branding for its 15 acre athletic facility. During the 5th Annual Wildcat Dash, Westbury Christian Head of School, Nathan Wagner, revealed the Westbury Christian Athletic Complex new branding upgrade to students, parents, faculty and families. Families were in awe and students had jaw-dropping experience walking through the Westbury Christian Athletic complex. The new branding aligns with the school’s mission, values, and culture and reflects its commitment to providing an exceptional student experience for our Wildcats.
The branding upgrade was possible through a generous donation by the Chance family. For many years, they’ve been committed to Westbury Christian School and Wildcat athletics, supporting all our students and programs.
“We are so grateful for the Chance family and their investment in our students. They’ve watched and supported their own five daughters play almost every sport offered at WCS, and even if they didn’t have a daughter playing, they’ve been present to support our teams,” says Nathan Wagner, Head of School.
“Mr. and Dr. Chance have truly helped ‘level up’ our facility with this project,” continues Wagner. “We want each of our Wildcat student-athletes to walk into this facility with great pride and know that we value them, and we want every guest on campus to know that they have entered the ‘home of the Wildcats’.”
The branding upgrade is the result of a comprehensive brand audit and collaboration with Waterboy Graphics. The new branding includes a complete window wrap of the front entrance, vinyl wrap along two front entrance walls, a 65” brushed aluminum backlit WCS Wildcat and 17 window and door wraps through the facility.
“When I first pulled up to the athletic complex, I was shocked by the front door window design. When I looked closer, I noticed the blue light from an aluminum Wildcat. Now that is awesome!” said one parent.
The branding has uplifted a sense of Wildcat pride around the school and creates a unique and memorable experience for students and visitors.
For more information about Westbury Christian’s new branding or to contribute to phase 2, please contact Westbury Christian School at [email protected]
The Westbury Christian Lady Wildcats are roaring about their new locker space. Thanks to a generous donation by the Chance family, the girls’ locker room has a new look.
“I am really excited for our girls athletics programs. It is great to see their hard work and commitment rewarded and recognized by the staff and parents at Westbury Christian School,” says Athletic Director Russell Carr.
The girls locker room will benefit all Westbury Christian girls sports including Cross Country, Volleyball, Basketball, Soccer, Track and Softball. Middle school teams will be able to use the locker room on competition days.
“With the new design, we hope to reflect the immense pride we have in our female student-athletes, their coaches, and our alumni,” says Head of School Nathan Wagner. “We want to create a space that highlights the hard work, diligence, and determination that they put into their athletic pursuits.”
The new design includes a backlit brushed aluminum logo and a wall wrap featuring key words for Wildcat athletics. The Scripture Colossians 3:23 features prominently as well.
Sophomore Kaitlyn Darby, who plays volleyball, basketball and softball, added, “I love how big and open the new locker room is. I can’t wait to prep with my team on game days.”
Freshmen Macauley Miles added, “I feel like it’s a place now where we all can bond and be comfortable. We can strengthen our teamwork”
Girls athletes are able to use the space immediately.
To watch how our Varsity girls basketball team reacted to the unveiling, view here:
The Houston Astros have claimed OF Dillon Thomas, a graduate of Westbury Christian, off of waivers from the Los Angeles Angels. He has been optioned to Triple A Sugar Land, meaning he will initially be playing for the Sugar Land Space Cowboys, the AAA-affiliate of the Astros. We are thrilled for his return to his hometown!
During his time at WCS, Dillon was a multi-sport student-athlete, playing football and baseball for the Wildcats. He was a member of the 2011 Wildcat baseball team that reached the final four of the state tournament, and he was selected in the fourth round of the 2011 MLB draft by the Colorado Rockies.
“It’s exciting to see Dillon have the opportunity to return home, and I’m not surprised that he continues to pursue his dream of playing professional baseball,” says Athletic Director Russell Carr. “When Dillon first arrived at our school, it was clear that he was focused on reaching that goal. He knew what he wanted to do, and he was willing to put in the work to have the opportunity. He was always focused and disciplined in that goal. It’s opened a lot of opportunities for him over the past decade and he continues to remain focused. It’s awesome to have him playing in town now.”
