20 in ’20 | The Most Impactful Identities of Eagle Athletics Since 2010 | First in Series

How do we remember our contributors? Some leave indelible impressions through tenure over years or even decades, thereby becoming part of an institution’s fabric through their dependable presence. Others shine brightly, creating unforgettable memories regardless of their longevity. Others still permeate our consciousness for their role as selfless facilitators, whether lifting colleagues or the community [...]

Strake Jesuit Cancels Annual Football Clash with Eagle Football

The 2020 schedule for Eagle Football is complete yet includes one notable and glaring gap - the annual clash with Strake Jesuit. “(Head coach) Rich McGuire received a phone call from Strake that they are canceling the series,” St. Thomas Athletic Director Mike Netzel says. “The decision wasn’t a surprise because in recent years Strake [...]

Eagle Basketball’s Gary Hall Named to Coach in 43rd Annual McDonald’s All-American Game

Never in his lifetime of hoop dreams did St. Thomas basketball boss Gary Hall envision he would occupy a coveted front and center coaching seat for the nation’s premier high school all-star extravaganza. But there’s no foolin’ come April 1 at the Toyota Center. Hall has been named to navigate the West squad for the [...]

By |2020-02-14T14:10:46-06:00January 23rd, 2020|Athletics, Basketball, Campus News|0 Comments

‘Eagles’ Nest’ Winter 2019 | St. Thomas Leaving its Catholic Basilian Imprint on Houston and Nationally

The Eagles’ Nest is the St. Thomas flagship vehicle for telling stories about the vibrant Eagle community. Through compelling narratives and striking visuals, we explore the institution, from the change and growth on campus to how St. Thomas is leaving its Catholic Basilian imprint on Houston and nationally. Our award-winning writing and design provide insights [...]

#TBT 2014 || Ben Condara ’14 Leads Destiny Darling Eagle Baseball to TAPPS State Title

This story was originally published in May 2014. It’s more than fitting, if not fateful, that Ben Condara `14 became the poster boy for the 23rd state baseball championship in the proud and prestigious history of the St. Thomas program. Condara will be remembered for his tenacity and perseverance, his calm and composure through adversity, [...]

By |2020-11-19T14:09:39-06:00January 23rd, 2020|Athletics, Baseball, Student Life, Campus News|0 Comments

Defending State Champion Aqua Eagles Race to Fifth TAPPS Regional Title in Six Years

Dylan Michaels ‘21, Sebastian Ortiz ‘20, and Patrick Geaney ‘21 paced defending state kingpin Eagle Swimming to a dominant TAPPS Eastern Regional championship at the University of Houston CRWC Natatorium. The Aqua Eagles combined first, second, and third-place relay results with two individual firsts, five runner-up finishes, and superior depth in piling 179 points for [...]

By |2020-01-24T18:53:37-06:00January 21st, 2020|Athletics, Swimming, Campus News|0 Comments

Eagle Soccer Getting its Kicks to Championship Contention | Tager ’21 Named EXOS Showcase All-American

Eagle Soccer carried a decided rude mood throughout the holiday season that has extended into the new year. Head honcho Kenny Martin ‘01 and his sure striking mates would have it no other way. Most ungracious, as hosts and guests, ornery and snarly. And why not unruly, given the most welcoming of results in what [...]

By |2020-01-21T12:35:02-06:00January 21st, 2020|Athletics, Soccer, Campus News|0 Comments

‘Eagles’ Nest’ Winter 2019 | St. Thomas Leaving its Catholic Basilian Imprint on Houston and Nationally

The Eagles' Nest is the St. Thomas flagship vehicle for telling stories about the vibrant Eagle community. Through compelling narratives and striking visuals, we explore the institution, from the change and growth on campus to how St. Thomas is leaving its Catholic Basilian imprint on Houston and nationally. Our award-winning writing and design provide insights [...]

Eagle Basketball Embraces National Stage at 39th Annual Beach Ball Classic

The holiday season traditionally closes distances and unites family and friends. But Eagle Basketball braced for an absolute about-face. The contingent bounced from Christmas day flights for dribble drives along the Atlantic coast, a business trip drenched in purpose for big picture dividends rather than immediate gravitas. For the first time in program history, the [...]

By |2020-01-06T13:08:24-06:00January 6th, 2020|Athletics, Basketball|0 Comments

Two-Sport Scholar Athlete Eli Carter ’20 to Continue Track and Field Career at Stephen F. Austin State University

Hope Arive is convinced there was almost a destiny or fate or cosmic power in her only son finding his way to a Basilian institution well into its second century with a deep legacy for academic rigor in the classroom and ethical living in every arena.  “I was aware of St. Thomas even before Eli was [...]

By |2020-04-08T17:22:19-05:00December 13th, 2019|Athletics, Track & Field, Campus News|0 Comments
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