Friars finish fourth at TAPPS 7-on-7 Championships

Bishop Lynch overcame a slow start during the first day of competition to grab a spot among the top finishers during the first-ever TAPPS 7-on-7 State Championships, held last weekend at TCA-Addison.

During pool play Friday, the Friars dropped two of their first three contests, but bounced back to rout their next four opponents and earn a spot in the championship bracket the following day.

Bishop Lynch earned five wins during pool play, beating Tyler All Saints, John Paul II, Frisco Legacy, Waco Vanguard and Garland Christian.

On Saturday, the Friars topped Dallas First Baptist in a quarterfinal matchup before falling in a close semifinal game against St. Pius X with a 42-35 final score, sending the Friars to the third-place game against rival Bishop Dunne. The Friars fell just short against Dunne to finish fourth overall.

Houston St. Thomas defeated St. Pius X in the all-Houston championship game to win the title and complete a 10-0 run through the tournament.

The 2015 Lineman Challenge ran concurrently at the TCA Athletic Training Center, with eight BL linemen competing together in events such as bench press, farmers walk, medicine ball throw, tire flip, 120-yard relay and tug-o-war.

The Friars finished first in the bench press event, second in the 120-yard relay and dominated the tug-o-war competition to finish third overall in the team standings.

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Recognized for student achievement, leadership, and innovation, Bishop Lynch High School continues to build on a rich heritage that prepares graduates for a lifetime of success. Located in East Dallas and accessible from several major highways, Bishop Lynch serves students throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth area.

In its 50 years, Bishop Lynch has produced more than 350 National Merit Scholars, was named the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools (TAPPS) Academic State Champions from 2004-2012, and for 10 consecutive years was recognized as overall TAPPS State Henderson Cup Champions for combined excellence in academics, athletics, and the arts. Known for its ability to challenge students of all talents and backgrounds, and due to the school’s college-preparatory curriculum, virtually 100 percent of graduates attend institutes of higher learning. Millions of dollars in scholarships are awarded yearly to Bishop Lynch students from such prestigious schools as Stanford University, Vanderbilt University, The University of Notre Dame, and the United States Military Academies.

Proud of both its heritage and tradition, the mission of Bishop Lynch High School is to teach students “to strive for excellence, to seek truth, and to work for justice in the world.” To see that each student emerges from his or her time at BL with a well-rounded experience, Bishop Lynch offers first-rate academics, including the largest dual enrollment program (55 courses) of any private school in the state of Texas, extensive guidance as students prepare to enter higher education, and a wide variety of extracurricular and service activities. Bishop Lynch hosts a nationally recognized arts program with a facility to match, and athletically, the Friars are known throughout the city, state, and nation as excellent athletes, fair competitors, and champions both on and off the field.

The faculty, administrators, and students of Bishop Lynch have a mutual commitment—a commitment to excellence. Bishop Lynch High School offers bus transportation from many areas of the city. Sponsored by the Catholic Diocese of Dallas, Bishop Lynch High School is accredited by the SACS and the Texas Catholic Conference Accreditation Commission.

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9750 Ferguson Rd.
Dallas, TX 75228

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www.bishoplynch.org

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Friars finish fourth at TAPPS 7-on-7 Championships

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