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The Our Lady of the Lake Saints men’s track and field put together a competitive stretch of performances across two meets in early April, opening at the Texas Relays before continuing their outdoor campaign at the Bobcat Invitational.

At the Texas Relays in Austin, the Saints faced one of the nation’s deepest fields and delivered several notable efforts. Freshman Deven Langston led the sprint group with a wind-aided 10.49 in the 100 meters, while senior Sean Lin followed with an 11.18. Langston also teamed with Jesus Riefkohl-Delgado, Lin, and Isaiah Huerta in the 4×100-meter relay, where the group clocked 42.49 in preliminary action.

In the middle-distance events, Isai Moran recorded a strong seventh-place finish in the 1500 meters with a time of 4:01.67. He later returned to anchor the 4×800-meter relay squad of Joseph Gonzalez, Jose Perez, and Joshua Veliz to a fifth-place finish in 7:43.64, marking one of the team’s top relay performances of the meet. Freshman Damian DeLeon added a qualifying mark in the 110-meter hurdles, running 14.41 to meet the NAIA B standard, and contributed to the 4×400-meter relay alongside Edgar Zuniga, Huerta, and Julian Verastegui, which posted a time of 3:19.16.

The Saints carried that momentum into the Bobcat Invitational, where they showcased depth across sprints, distance, and field events. Houston Ifah led the team in the 100 meters with a time of 10.89. In the 200 meters, Joseph Gonzalez turned in an impressive 21.26, while Riefkohl-Delgado followed with a 22.05. Verastegui added a solid performance in the 400 meters, clocking 48.98.

OLLU’s distance group continued to produce steady results, with Jose Saucedo and Anthony Alaniz finishing back-to-back in the 1500 meters in 4:06.70 and 4:06.87, respectively. Diego Moran delivered one of the top distance finishes of the meet, placing eighth in the 5000 meters with a time of 15:12.59. Saucedo also doubled in the 3000-meter steeplechase, finishing eighth in 10:01.78.

In the field events, freshman Damarian Alfred cleared 1.91 meters (6-3.25) in the high jump to lead the Saints.

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The RRAC announces Texas A&M-Victoria’s Alyssa Carter as Softball Player of the Week and ninth-ranked Our Lady of the Lake’s (Texas) Annika Litterio as Pitcher of the Week for the dates of March 2-8. This is the sixth set of weekly awards.Senior right-handed pitcher Annika Litterio pitched in all four of the Saints’ games last week. She secured two wins – Freed-Hardeman, 9-8, and (22) William Carey, 4-2. She suffered one loss against (20) Mobile (Ala.), 2-1, and one no-decision to (10) Southeastern (Fla.), 1-0. Litterio pitched 18.1 innings, allowing three unearned runs, while striking out 14. Her ERA for the week is 1.15. She also added three assists.. 

Litterio has 11 wins and two losses, plus one save. She pitched in a total of 68 innings and struck out 83. She is second in the RRAC with a 1.34 ERA, and first in wins and in strikeouts. This is Litterio’s third Pitcher of the Week award. 

OLLU is first in the conference with a 6-0 record and 16-3 overall. The Saints are ranked ninth in the latest NAIA Softball Coaches Top 25 Poll. 

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Our Lady of the Lake delivered a strong overall performance but ultimately fell 8–7 to Nelson (Texas) in a tightly contested matchup.

Offensively, the Saints produced 12 hits and seven runs, demonstrating depth and power throughout the lineup. Benjamin Hovda went 2-for-4 with a home run, an RBI, two runs scored, and a stolen base, setting the tone early. Jacob Cueva contributed a 3-for-4 performance with a home run and two RBIs, while Jack Kalisky turned in an exceptional day at the plate, finishing 4-for-4 with a double, a home run, and three RBIs. The Saints’ three home runs and six walks reflected disciplined at-bats and consistent pressure on Nelson’s pitching staff.

Additional contributions came across the lineup. CaliEvan Billela-Barstow reached base twice and scored, Christian Martinez added a hit and a stolen base, and Brett Atkinson chipped in with a hit and a run scored. OLLU consistently created opportunities, though 10 runners left on base proved significant in a one-run game.

On the mound, Ethan Garza provided a solid start, allowing two earned runs over four innings while striking out four. Mason Ruiz and Xavior Salazar combined for three scoreless innings in relief, helping the Saints maintain control through the middle portion of the game. Overall, OLLU pitchers recorded eight strikeouts and limited Nelson to nine hits.

The Saints will be back in action this weekend against Southwest on Friday and Saturday.

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Our Lady of the Lake University entered the tournament prepared to compete in a deep and talented field, and the Saints delivered moments that underscored the program’s growth and competitive potential over 54 demanding holes.

Leading the way for OLLU was Victor Peña-Cortes, who finished tied for ninth at 5-over par. Peña-Cortes set the tone early with an impressive 4-under opening round, one of the lowest scores in the field. His ability to attack the course and position himself among the tournament leaders highlighted OLLU’s play. Despite a challenging final round, his top-10 finish demonstrated the ability to contend against some of the region’s strongest programs.

Niall Langley-Brook and Alex Marshall each secured a tie for 13th at 13-over, providing steady contributions throughout the event. Both players showed composure across the first two rounds and remained competitive in a tightly packed leaderboard. Their performances reflect the foundation the team continues to build as the season progresses.

Juan Limon added a 21st-place finish, battling through each round with determination and providing critical experience in a competitive divisional setting. Fernando Limon rounded out the Saints efforts, continuing to gain valuable tournament reps that will contribute to the team’s development moving forward.

While the final standings reflect the challenges of a three-round tournament, OLLU’s performance revealed significant positives. The Saints proved they can produce low rounds and stay within reach of the leaderboard against established programs.

Our Lady of the Lake women’s basketball earned a hard-fought victory over Texas College, closing the game with a 59–50 win built on defensive pressure, timely shooting, and composure at the free-throw line.

The Saints set the tone early with active defense, forcing Texas College into turnovers and contested looks throughout the night. OLLU finished with 10 steals and limited Texas College to 34.4 percent shooting from the field and scoreless shooting from beyond the arc. Those defensive stops proved crucial in maintaining momentum during key stretches of the game.

Shayla Dede led the way for OLLU with a team-high 17 points, knocking down three three-pointers and adding four steals on the defensive end. Alexandra Westerdijk Martin delivered a strong all-around performance with 11 points and nine rebounds, while Isabella Jaramillo provided an efficient nine points, hitting two three-pointers and helping space the floor. Macie Moss controlled the glass with a game-high 11 rebounds, giving the Saints second-chance opportunities despite a challenging shooting night.

OLLU’s bench played a valuable role, particularly Zariah Todd, who contributed six points, four rebounds, and three assists while bringing energy on both ends of the floor. The Saints also capitalized at the free-throw line, converting 19 of 25 attempts, a decisive advantage in a tightly contested matchup.

Texas College was led by Jakairi Blacknell, who scored 14 points and grabbed nine rebounds, while Taryanna McNary added 12 points on efficient shooting. Codee Roland recorded a double-double with 11 points and 10 rebounds, but Texas College struggled to overcome 29 turnovers, which repeatedly halted offensive rhythm.

With disciplined defense, balanced scoring, and poise in late-game situations, Our Lady of the Lake secured the victory against the Steers. The Saints will be back in action Saturday against Jarvis Christian at 1:00 PM CDT.

Our Lady of the Lake men’s basketball battled with resilience and effort but came up short in a 72–67 loss to UNT Dallas in a competitive contest that remained within reach throughout. Despite the final score, OLLU showed balance, toughness, and strong individual performances that reflected the team’s growth and composure.

The Saints were led offensively by Santiago Ochoa, who delivered an efficient and assertive performance. Ochoa finished with 22 points on 9-of-13 shooting, knocked down both of his three-point attempts, and pulled down nine rebounds, anchoring OLLU on both ends of the floor. His consistency kept the Saints in striking distance and set the tone for much of the game.

Barack Holland provided a strong spark off the bench, contributing 12 points in 17 minutes while shooting 5-of-8 from the field. Kenyon Elliott added 10 points and five rebounds, while Jermey Irwin chipped in eight points, seven rebounds, and two steals, showcasing OLLU’s effort on the glass and in transition. As a team, the Saints shot 43.3 percent from the field and were perfect at the free-throw line, converting all nine attempts.

Defensively, OLLU stayed active, recording seven steals and four blocks, with multiple players contributing to pressure and rim protection. While turnovers proved costly at key moments, the Saints continued to compete, matching UNT Dallas physicality and responding to scoring runs with poise.

Though the result did not fall in their favor, Our Lady of the Lake displayed discipline, depth, and strong execution against a tough opponent. The performance highlighted the Saints’ ability to compete at a high level and sets a solid foundation moving forward as they continue to build momentum throughout the season. The Saints will be back in action Thursday against Texas College at 7:30 PM CDT.