Victory Christian Academy athletes earn 9 regional bids

Lady Patriots and Patriots combine for strong showings at TAPPS 2A District 1 championships

Apr. 14, 2026 at 4:03am

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Victory Christian Academy's track and field teams had a successful showing at the TAPPS 2A District 1 championships, with the Lady Patriots finishing third as a team and the Patriots placing 10th. Brooklynn Kennedy led the Lady Patriots, winning gold in the 4x200 relay and earning silver in the 100m dash, while also qualifying for regionals in the triple jump and 4x100 relay. On the boys' side, Jaylen Donald won bronze medals in the long jump and 4x200 relay.

Why it matters

Victory Christian Academy's strong performance at the district championships highlights the school's commitment to developing competitive athletic programs and providing opportunities for student-athletes to excel. The multiple regional qualifications demonstrate the depth of talent on both the boys' and girls' teams, which could lead to further success at the regional and state levels.

The details

At the TAPPS 2A District 1 championships in Lubbock, the Lady Patriots finished third as a team with 84 points, behind champion Kingdom Prep Academy (133 points) and runner-up Lubbock All Saints Episcopal. Brooklynn Kennedy was the standout performer for the Lady Patriots, winning gold in the 4x200 relay and earning silver in the 100m dash. She also qualified for regionals in the triple jump and 4x100 relay. Other Lady Patriots to qualify for regionals were Sage Routh, Shelby Anderson, Milana Gale, Reagan Kayser, Sophie Williams, and Zoe Branson. On the boys' side, the Patriots placed 10th as a team, led by Jaylen Donald's bronze medals in the long jump and 4x200 relay.

  • The TAPPS 2A District 1 championships were held on April 11, 2026.
  • The 2A North Regional Championships are scheduled for April 30, 2026, at the University of Texas at Arlington's Maverick Stadium.

The players

Brooklynn Kennedy

A student-athlete at Victory Christian Academy who had a standout performance at the TAPPS 2A District 1 championships, winning gold in the 4x200 relay and earning silver in the 100m dash, while also qualifying for regionals in the triple jump and 4x100 relay.

Jaylen Donald

A member of the Victory Christian Academy boys' track and field team who won bronze medals in the long jump and 4x200 relay at the TAPPS 2A District 1 championships.

Victory Christian Academy

A private Christian school in Texas that fields competitive track and field teams in the TAPPS 2A division.

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What they’re saying

“A long trip to West Texas didn't stop Victory Christian Academy's Brooklynn Kennedy from helping her team bring home a top 3 finish from the TAPPS 2A District 1 championships last week.”

— Micah Mccartney, Author

What’s next

The Victory Christian Academy athletes who qualified for regionals will compete at the 2A North Regional Championships on April 30, 2026, at the University of Texas at Arlington's Maverick Stadium.

The takeaway

Victory Christian Academy's strong performance at the TAPPS 2A District 1 championships, with multiple regional qualifications for both the boys' and girls' teams, demonstrates the school's commitment to developing competitive athletic programs and providing opportunities for student-athletes to excel at the highest levels of competition.