![Musical theatre class runs through “Footloose” during their dress rehearsal. Senior student director Mia Morneault says how much she’s enjoyed working with the cast and crew. “I am very proud of all the cast and crew who worked as hard on it as I have. A lot of people care about [this show],” Morneault said. “I have a lot of friends on the cast and on the crew, but I’ve also grown and gained friendships through the show, even as director where I may be a little more stricter than normal. And I am very grateful for everyone I’ve gotten to work with.”](https://cphswolfpack.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/DSC_0657-1200x800.jpg)
![Sitting in a line of artwork, senior art student Kaemon Kato’s painting titled “Right Side of History” is displayed for attendees of the district’s art showcase. Kato’s painting is a political piece inspired by a photo of elementary schoolers in the street protesting against ICE. “I think it's also symbolic because they're surrounded by snow, which can represent ICE, and they are still marching,” Kato said. “[The kids] are not stopping until equality or justice is served, which I think is really important to represent and show.” Photo by John Pinion](https://cphswolfpack.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Screenshot-2026-03-26-114740.png)
![Broadcast, yearbook and newspaper combined for 66 Interscholastic League Press Conference awards this year. Yearbook won 43, newspaper won 14 and broadcast took home nine. “I think [the ILPC awards] are a great way to give the kids some acknowledgement for all of their hard work,” newspaper and yearbook adviser Paige Hert said. “They typically spend the year covering everyone else’s big moments, so it’s really cool for them to be celebrated so many times and in so many different ways.”](https://cphswolfpack.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/edited-ILPC.jpg)
![Holding up the bi-district champions trophy, junior shortstop Hudson Cuevas cheers alongside his team. The varsity baseball team played in the bi-district round of playoffs against the Boerne Greyhounds April 30-May 2, where they won Game 1 6-4, lost Game 2 2-1 and won the last game 5-2, allowing them to advance to area. “Honestly, [my favorite] big moment that wasn't even part of my moment was Dom's grand slam,” Cuevas said. “That was a big game changer in Game 1 of round one that ultimately helped us win that game and even move on. It set the tone for the games after and has really impacted and sparked this whole playoff run.” Photo by Allie Tseng](https://cphswolfpack.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/allie-boerne00159-1200x800.jpg)
![After he takes the handoff, senior running back Trae Hill runs down the field in search of a first down. Hill rushed for three touchdowns in the 43-36 loss against Frisco Wakeland last Friday, but the Timberwolves were eliminated from playoff contention. “[I’m] just happy I got to experience the game with my brothers,” Hill said. “I’m going to remember how close and how enjoyable everything was with these guys. They are my brothers for life. Just waking up and grinding together, and proving the naysayers wrong [was my favorite part].”
Photo by Kyra Cox](https://cphswolfpack.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/trae-hill-wakeland.jpg)
Sophomore Success
Basketball Starter Discusses Making the Varsity Team as an Underclassman
Sophomore forward Jacob Swoboda leads a fast break on Jan. 28 at the game against Glenn. Swoboda was on the freshman team last year and made the jump up to varsity this season as a starter. “It is a lot different because the speed and strength is much greater, but over time, you adapt to the way the game is played. I have to make sure to stay focused throughout practices and games,” Swoboda said.
February 10, 2020
It is a rare occasion to see a sophomore tear it up as a starter on a varsity sports team, but look no further than Jacob Swoboda. Swoboda made the leap from a freshman starter last season, a season in which he averaged 16.8 points per game, to a varsity starter as a sophomore this year.
“A lot of hard work and hours are necessary to get to this point,” Swoboda said. “You have to make a lot of sacrifices if you want to be able to be successful at a school with a lot of amazing talent.”
Swoboda has been playing basketball since the age of five, all-year round, and according to him, non-stop. The school basketball regular season runs November – February.
Swoboda said finding out that he would not only be on varsity this season, but a starting forward, was a great experience for him.
“[It was] definitely a big jump finding out I would be on varsity,” Swoboda said. “But with the support of my coaches and teammates, it made the transition so much easier.”
Swoboda attempts find a lane on Nov 11 at the game against Round Rock.
The freshman team runs the same type of offensive scheme as the varsity team does, Swoboda said, however, the plays become more elaborate and complex at this level.
“I have adjusted to varsity basketball by now,” Swoboda said. “It is a lot different because the speed and strength is much greater, but over time, you adapt to the way the game is played. I have to make sure to stay focused throughout practices and games.”
Not only did Swoboda have to adjust to the way this team plays, but he has to make sure to not get confused about which team he’s playing on because he also plays in a select basketball league that runs March-July. In his select league, the players are separated by age and grade level.
“School ball is a lot different than select basketball and they both have their individual benefits,” Swoboda said. “I enjoy playing on both because they each present new challenges you have to work hard at. For school [basket]ball, there are a lot of upperclassmen who have more years of varsity experience, which presents different challenges.”
In order to maintain his current status as a varsity starter, Swoboda said he has to make sure to work hard every day.
“Consistency is very important to play on varsity and you have to be focused throughout the season,” Swoboda said. “My goal for this season is to keep on winning and hopefully make a deep run in the playoffs. I think we have a great chance this year and if we keep on working hard we can do great things.”
The team currently sits at 23-5 and 8-1 in district play on the season. Last year, the Timberwolves made it to the third round of the playoffs where they fell to Manor. The team hopes to go even farther this season
“We have played well all year and if we keep on playing hard for each other I think we can make it very far,” Swoboda said.
