SBS Cheer Captures First-Ever TAPPS State Championship

Second Baptist School cheer made school history this season at the 2025 Tier IV TAPPS Cheer Championship State Competition, earning a first-place finish in the 5A Spirit Game Day division. After years of growth and perseverance, the team rose above 10 private schools across Texas to claim the top spot and secure the first TAPPS state championship in program history!

This marked the program’s fourth appearance at the state level, following previous trips in 2019, 2021 and 2024. Each return brought new experience and deeper unity, and this year, that steady progress came together in a championship performance. 

The team was led by senior cheer captain Quin Harder and spirit captain Alex Alpe, guided by Head Varsity Coach Andrea Spence, Assistant Varsity Coach Elleana Yarborough and JV Coach Kim Marshall. The 26-member squad, made up of 19 varsity cheerleaders, seven JV cheerleaders and three spirit crew members, worked together to bring energy, precision and spirit to the team’s overall performance.

The team’s success also brought individual state-level recognition. Seniors Alex Alpe and Quin Harder earned First Team All-State and Academic All-State honors, while junior Micah Nini was named Second Team All-State. Selections were made by TAPPS judges based on competition-day performances.

Beyond the results, the team’s season reflected a shared commitment to excellence and faith. Their perseverance and joy both in competition and on the sidelines served as a testimony to Colossians 3:23, “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord.”

Second Baptist School celebrates this historic achievement and the example these students set for the SBS community through discipline, leadership and Christ-like character. As they continue to Live the Call, their legacy points the way forward for the future of SBS cheer.