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The Highlands School

Violations:

The following sanctions and penalties were issued by the TAPPS Executive Board for violations of the TAPPS By-Laws regarding establishment of student eligibility.

Public Reprimand:

The Highlands School’s Athletic Department

Probations Through June, 30 2027

The Highlands School’s Athletic Department

Forfeiture

The Highland School’s girls winter soccer team must forfeit all games in which an ineligible player participated.

Hill Country Christian Academy- Austin

Violations:

The following sanctions and penalties were issued by the TAPPS Executive Board for violations of the TAPPS By-Laws regarding establishment of student eligibility.

Public Reprimand:

Josh McKinney, Athletic Director and Head Basketball Coach
Hill Country Christian School’s Basketball Program

Boys Basketball Assistant Coaches

Probations Through June, 30 2027

Hill Country Christian School

Suspension

Josh McKinney is suspended from coaching in TAPPS until appearing before the TAPPS Executive Board to request reinstatement, which cannot occur prior to June 30, 2030, for allowing participation by an ineligible player.  

Forfeiture

Hill Country Christian School’s boys Basketball team must forfeit all games in which an ineligible player participated. . 

Poetry Community Christian School

Violations:

The following sanctions and penalties were issued by the TAPPS Executive Board on for violations of the TAPPS By-Laws regarding establishment of student eligibility.

Public Reprimand:

Kendrick Bryson - Athletic Director

Probations Through June, 30 2027

Kendrick Bryson
Poetry Community Christian School's Athletic Department

Forfeiture

All Poetry Community Christian School's girls Basketball team must forfeit all games in which ineligible players participated.

Dallas Christian School

Violations:

For violation of the TAPPS governance concerning coaching and post game conduct, the following sanctions have been issued by the TAPPS Executive Board.

Public Reprimand:

Dallas Christian School 
Pat Daniels - Basketball Coach

Probations Through June, 30 2027

Dallas Christian School Basketball program for violation of post game conduct.

Suspension

Pat Daniels is suspended from coaching for the remainder of the 2026 basketball season for violation of coaching conduct, and must meet with the TAPPS Executive Board prior to reinstatement of coaching in TAPPS.  

Bishop Gorman Catholic School

Violations:

For violation of the TAPPS governance concerning post game conduct, the following sanctions have been issued by the TAPPS Executive Board.

Public Reprimand:

Bishop Gorman Catholic School 

Probations Through June, 30 2027

Bishop Gorman boys Basketball program for post game conduct

Holy Cross of San Antonio

Violations:

The following sanctions and penalties were issued by the TAPPS Executive Board on October 13, 2025 for violations of the TAPPS By-Laws Section 136 (coaching restrictions), Section 131.II.1, Section 131.II.E and Section 131.II.F.

Public Reprimand:

Angel Cedillo - Athletic Director
Melissa Hinojosa - Coach
Daniel Hinojosa - Coach

Probation through June 30, 2027

Holy Cross of San Antonio Volleyball Program
Angel Cedillo - Athletic Director
Melissa Hinojosa - Coach 
Daniel Hinojosa - Coach  

Suspension

Suspended from coaching in TAPPS and not eligible for reinstatement until they appear before the TAPPS Executive Board. A request for reinstatement would not be considered before June of 2027
Melissa Hinojosa - Coach 
Daniel Hinojosa - Coach  

Nolan Catholic High School

Violations:

The TAPPS Executive Board affirmed the District Executive Committee (DEC) decision involving violation of the following governance:
TAPPS Constitution Article II
TAPPS By-Laws Section 10.VIII
TAPPS By-Laws Section 130.VI and 130.VII
TAPPS By-Laws Section 131.II.E
TAPPS By-Laws Section 131.A

Suspension

David Beaudin is suspended indefinitely from coaching within TAPPS and is not eligible to seek reinstatement prior to January 1, 2027.  David Beaudin is required to meet with the Executive Board and his eligibility to coach in TAPPS must be reestablished prior to coaching for a TAPPS member school.

Cedar Hill Trinity Christian School (Trinity Leadership Public School)

Violations:

The Executive Board determined violations of the following TAPPS governance: 
Section 10.VIII
Section 25.I Section 131.I.C; Section 131.I.D
Section 131.II.A, Section 131.II.F, Section 131.II.Q
Section 138.X.H
Section 138.XIV.J

Termination

Trinity Christian School membership in TAPPS is terminated effective December 13, 2019.

Public Reprimand

Trinity Christian School
Mark Hennesy (Head Administrator)
Troy Williams (Athletic Director)
Andre Hart (Head Coach – Football)
Football Coaching Staff (as on file with TAPPS)

Suspension from Coaching in TAPPS

The Football Coaching Staff as noted in TAPPS records shall not participate in TAPPS activities at a member school at any level until individuals meet with the board and are approved by the board.

San Antonio St. Anthony Catholic High School

Violations:

For violation of the TAPPS governance concerning student eligibility, the following sanctions have been issued by the TAPPS Executive Board.

Public Reprimand

Vaughn Reyfield
Jeff Merrit  Clay Barksdale
Kevin Smisek
Andrew Smisek
Hennsey Aurilta

Suspension from Coaching in TAPPS

The following coaches are suspended from coaching in a TAPPS member school until meeting with Executive Board
Jeff Merrit
Clay Barksdale
Kevin Smisek
Andrew Smisek
Hennsey Aurilta

Waco Reicher Catholic High School

Public Reprimand

Mark Waggonner
Trey Holbrook

Suspension from Coaching in TAPPS

The following coaches are suspended from coaching in a TAPPS member school until meeting with Executive Board
Mark Waggonner
Trey Holbrook

Removal From Contest

Public reprimand and probation through June 30, 2027 for violation of Section 138 TAPPS Bylaws.

Date School Activity Coach
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10/30/25 Nazarene Christian Football Daniel Smith
11/03/25 Bethesda Christian Soccer Thomas Sanford
11/18/25 San Antonio Christian Soccer Robin Rapp
12/1/2025 Akiba Yavneh Girls Basketball Kadeem Mays
1/3/2026 Southwest Christian Girls Basketball Fred Jones
1/6/2026 Incarnate Word - SA Girls Soccer John Acebedo
1/13/2026 Lutheran South Boys Basketball Rafer Alston
1/20/2026 Abilene Christian Girls Basketball Cory Driskill
1/30/2026 Grace Community - Tyler Boys Basketball Dave Nedbalek
1/30/2026 Shelton BoysSoccer Julio Villarruel
1/30/2026 Grace Community - Tyler Girls Soccer Josue Sabillon
3/5/26 Covenant - Dallas B Soccer Eli Kerlin
3/6/26 Covenant - Dallas B Soccer Dan Stewart
3/7/2026 Coram Deo - Flower Mound Baseball Cameron Calhoun
3/10/2026 Bethesda Christian Basaeball Brandon Helm