Winter Sports News
Aquatics at Regional Meet
GRHS competed in the swim and dive regional meet last weekend, and several athletes are headed to state.
- Gracie Liang – Diving
- Riley Murray – 50 Freestyle
- Peyton Quattlebaum – 200 and 500 Freestyle
- Riley Murray, Peyton Quattlebaum, Kate Hartman and Charlotte Johansen in the 400 Freestyle Relay
- Ryan Grote, Aaron O’Reilly, Jacob Gamble, and Camp Priest in the 400 Freestyle Relay
All of those were school records, as well. We also broke several other records including:
- Kate Hartman in the 100 Butterfly
- Camp Priest broke the 50 and 100 Freestyle
- Peyton Quattlebaum in the 100 Freestyle
- Mark Kvinta, Aaron O’Reilly, Jacob Gamble, and Camp Priest in the 200 Freestyle Relay
- Leann Anderson, Peyton Quattlebaum, Kate Hartman, and Riley Murray in the 200 Medley Relay
Boy’s Soccer vs Brazoswood
The GRHS Boys Soccer team lost to Brazoswood on Friday 2/3/17. The boys will be back in action in Pearland vs. Pearland HS. The JV Maroon Boys Soccer team lost to Brazoswood 2-1 on Friday. The goal was scored by Sophomore Gabriel Centeno. The JV Black Soccer team lost to Brazoswood 4-0 on Friday.
Girl’s Swim Team Wins District
GRHS Girls Swim Team won the District 23-6A Title last friday! Peyton Quattlebaum won the 200 and 500 Freestyles; Riley Murray won the 50 Free; Leann Anderson, Kate Hartman, Mari Liang, and Charlotte Johansen won the 200 Free Relay. Boys were runner up to a very strong Dawson team.
Jake Gamble won the 50 Free; Camp Priest won the 100 Free; Jake Gamble, Camp Priest, Mark Kvinta, and Aaron O’Reilly won the 200 Free Relay; Jake Gamble, Camp Priest, Aaron O’Reilly, and Ryan Grote won the 400 Free Relay. Regions are this Friday and Saturday where many of our swimmers and relays will be fighting for a trip to the state meet.
Boy’s Soccer vs. Pearland Dawson
The JV Maroon Boys Soccer team defeated Dawson HS 3-1 on Friday. Goals were scored by Gabriel Centeno, Blake Austin, & Marc Gonzales. Nolan McKinnon had an assist. The Varsity Boys Soccer team lost to Dawson 2-1 on Friday. The goal was scored by Shane Swaminathan and assisted by JP Nava. Both teams will be back in action on Friday against Brazoswood at home.
Girl’s Varsity Soccer Beat Pearland Dawson
The Longhorn girls soccer team hosted the Eagles from Pearland Dawson Friday night. The JV team took a 1-0 lead in the game thanks to a Eden Garver goal off a Rae Mayi assist only to come up short on a 2-1 loss. Carson Yanta, Heidi Jacko and Sophie Edwards all had solid games. The Varsity took the field looking to stay perfect in district play and they did not disappoint. Kasey Davis sent a free kick down the field to a streaking Paige Klase to score the lone goal in the contest. Outstanding play cam from both goal keepers, Emilee Ulkee and KK Hydo, Riley Grafe, Gabby Glavan, Tayler Jasek and Jordan Shimaitis. The girls have a few days off until they hit the road Friday to take on Brazoswood.
Boy’s Basketball Sweeps Alvin
The Boys’ Basketball team traveled to Alvin to take on the Yellow Jackets. The team came back with a 5-0 sweep. The Freshmen A team was led by great play from Francis Jean-Baptiste and Andre Falkway. The Freshmen B team was led by Michael Hayes. The Sophomore team won in overtime with go ahead free throws by Evan Ameen. JV was led by great play from Ja’von Brazille. The Varsity led the whole game and finished with a 75-67 win. 4 players finished in double digits with Grayson Harris leading with 24 points and 7 rebounds. Jeremy Peters added 18.
Aquatics Beats Foster and FB Austin
GHRS swim and dive beat foster and Austin high school last night. Boys win 2/3 relays and individual event wins by Luis Muller in the 100 breastroke and Jake Alderman in Diving. Girls win all 3 relays and break a school and FORT BEND POOL record in the 200 freestlye relay. Kate Hartman, Peyton Quattlebaum, Charlotte Johansen, and Riley Murray. Peyton Quattlebaum also won the 200 freestyle and 500 feestyle with a new school record. Riley Murray won the 50 free and the 100 free with a new school record! Mari Liang, Gracie Liang, and Gemini Chancoco, and Kate Hartman also won events!! The 200 Freestyle time of 1:39.72 is the fastest time in the state this year 5A or 6A!
3rd Annual Moonlight Madness Pep Rally
Come join us for the third annual Moonlight Madness Pep Rally to kick off basketball season here at the Ranch on Saturday, October 29th at 7pm. This year we will be joined by 97.9 the Box and the Harlem Dream, who will be playing our very own GRHS All Stars. If you want to see some High flying Dunks, crazy basketball moves, and tons of free give aways, you don’t want to miss this. Tickets are $10 and are sold at the Student Service Window, or see one of the girls or boys basketball players. Harlem athletes will be signing autographs after the game. There are limited amount of tickets being sold, so get your tickets today!
Aquatics at Spartan Invite
GRHS competed in the Spartan invite with several schools including seven lakes, Cinco Ranch, and Cy Creek. Girls were 4th overall and boys were 6th Kate Hartman, Riley Murray, Gracie Liang, and Charlotte Johansen got second in the medley relay. Camp Priest won the 50 freestyle Gracie Liang won the 50 butterfly Camp Priest 2nd I 100 breaststroke Riley Murray 2nd in the 100 freestyle Marisa Liang 2nd in 50 Breastroke GRHS will compete in the Exhibition LCISD quad meet on Tuesday.
Girl’s Soccer in Area Playoffs
The Longhorn Soccer team played in the Area round of the State Playoffs on Friday night against Port Neches Groves. After finishing the game 0-0 and going into double overtime the girls lost to the Indians in Penalty Kicks. This ended the girls fantastic season with a record of 17-4-1. Thank you seniors for all you have done over the past 4 years.