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  • Wesley Fontaine Named Head Tennis Coach at St. Luke’s Episcopal School

    Wesley Fontaine Named Head Tennis Coach at St. Luke’s Episcopal School

    St. Luke’s Episcopal School has named Wesley Fontaine its new head tennis coach. He brings collegiate playing experience, coaching accomplishments and a strong background in player development to the St. Luke’s athletic program.

    Fontaine’s tennis background includes both collegiate competition and coaching at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. As a collegiate player, he won two conference championships and earned a national doubles ranking as high as No. 11 in the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA).

    From 2022 to 2024, Fontaine served as assistant coach for the men’s and women’s tennis teams at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. During his tenure, he helped lead the men’s team to a conference championship and the women’s team to two conference finals, adding collegiate coaching experience to his background as a competitive player.

    With five years of coaching experience, Fontaine has worked with players of varying ages and skill levels. He holds USTA Safe Play and USTA Coaching certifications and currently coaches at the Mobile Tennis Center, where he works with players through individual lessons and group clinics.

    Fontaine brings experience in collegiate tennis, competitive play and player instruction to his new role at St. Luke’s. As head tennis coach, he will lead the Wildcats tennis program and work with student-athletes as they continue to develop their skills and compete.

    St. Luke’s looks forward to welcoming Coach Fontaine to the athletic program and the experience and knowledge he brings to Wildcat tennis. His addition represents an exciting opportunity for the program, and the school looks forward to the seasons ahead under his leadership.

  • Travis Williamson Named Head Varsity Baseball Coach at St. Luke’s Episcopal School

    Travis Williamson Named Head Varsity Baseball Coach at St. Luke’s Episcopal School

    St. Luke’s Episcopal School has named Travis Williamson its new head varsity baseball coach, bringing 16 years of coaching experience and a strong background in baseball at the middle school, high school and collegiate levels to the Wildcats athletic program.

    Throughout his coaching career, Williamson has held positions at Causey Middle School, Theodore High School, the University of Mobile, St. Paul’s Episcopal School and Alma Bryant High School. His experience across these programs has given him the opportunity to coach athletes at multiple levels of competition. His coaching experience includes working with athletes in a variety of competitive environments. In addition to his 16 years of baseball coaching experience, Williamson brings 13 years of football coaching experience.

    Williamson’s connection to athletics extends beyond the coaching field. A 2005 graduate of Mary G. Montgomery High School, he was a three-sport athlete before continuing his baseball career at LBW Community College and the University of Mobile. His experience as both a high school and collegiate athlete, followed by a career in coaching, has given him a background in the game from multiple perspectives.

    With experience spanning middle school, high school and collegiate baseball, Williamson joins St. Luke’s with an extensive coaching background and familiarity with the different stages of athletic development. His appointment marks a new chapter for the Wildcats baseball program as the school welcomes him into its athletic community.

    Outside of coaching, Williamson and his wife of 16 years, Kylie, have two children, Leo, 9, and Mattie Kate, 5.

    St. Luke’s is excited to welcome Coach Williamson to the Wildcats athletic program and looks forward to the experience, leadership and knowledge he will bring to the baseball program. His addition marks an exciting step forward for St. Luke’s baseball, and the school looks forward to the seasons ahead under his leadership.

  • Four Wildcats Named to AHSVCA 2026-27 Preseason Watchlist

    Four Wildcats Named to AHSVCA 2026-27 Preseason Watchlist

    St. Luke’s Episcopal School is proud to celebrate four Wildcat volleyball players who have been named to the Alabama High School Volleyball Coaches Association (AHSVCA) 2026-27 Preseason Watchlist.

    Congratulations to Lauren Watson, Millie Wilson, Emma Kate Frazier, and Riley Reynolds on earning this statewide recognition!

    The AHSVCA Preseason Watchlist highlights outstanding high school volleyball players from across Alabama to watch during the upcoming season. Having four student-athletes selected is an exciting recognition for the St. Luke’s Episcopal School volleyball program and a testament to the talent, hard work, and dedication these Wildcats bring to the court.

    We are proud to see Lauren, Millie, Emma Kate, and Riley representing St. Luke’s volleyball among some of Alabama’s top high school volleyball talent, and we look forward to cheering them and their teammates on throughout the 2026-27 season.

    Congratulations, Wildcats!

  • Still the Champions: St. Luke’s Girls Soccer Reflects on a Historic Season for the Ages

    Still the Champions: St. Luke’s Girls Soccer Reflects on a Historic Season for the Ages

    St. Luke’s Episcopal School celebrated a historic milestone as the girls’ soccer team, led by Coach Austin Beatty, captured the Alabama Class 4A Girls Soccer State Championship in dominant fashion.

    The Wildcats defeated St. John Paul II 5-0 in Huntsville to secure the first girls’ soccer state championship in school history and further establish St. Luke’s Episcopal School athletics as one of the premier programs among Mobile private schools.

    Leading the championship effort was senior standout Kiley Hawarah, who delivered an unforgettable performance on Alabama high school soccer’s biggest stage. Hawarah scored four goals in the state championship match and earned Tournament MVP honors as the Wildcats completed their remarkable season.

    With 237 career goals, Hawarah now ranks as the second-leading scorer in Alabama girls soccer history across classifications 1A-7A. The West Georgia signee leaves behind one of the most accomplished careers in Alabama high school soccer history.

    The Alabama 4A girls soccer championship victory was years in the making for this senior class (Kiley Hawarah, Presley Jackson, Ally Grace Lowell, Evelyn Cummings, and Emma Trammell). In seventh grade this group set their sights on winning a state title, while elevating the St. Luke’s girls’ soccer program across multiple competitive classifications.

    Their journey reflected the continued growth of both the team and St. Luke’s Episcopal School athletics:

    • Freshman year: first playoff appearance in program history
    • Sophomore year: first Final Four appearance
    • Junior year: first appearance in the state championship match
    • Senior year: AHSAA Class 4A State Champions

    As the program transitioned from the 1A-3A classification into 4A competition, the Wildcats continued to rise among Alabama high school soccer programs. By their senior season, this determined group left no doubt that St. Luke’s girls’ soccer belonged among the state’s elite teams.

    After the opening whistle of the championship match, the Wildcats played with confidence, intensity, and purpose, determined to finish the journey they had started four years earlier.

    The historic championship not only highlights the success of St. Luke’s girls’ soccer program but also showcases the strength of academics, athletics, leadership, and student opportunities at St. Luke’s Episcopal School.

    For the players, coaches, families, and supporters who helped build the program, the championship represents more than a title — it is the culmination of years of perseverance, teamwork, and belief.

    And for St. Luke’s Episcopal School, the blue map is now forever part of Wildcat history.

  • St. Luke’s Girls Soccer Wins First State Championship in Program History

    St. Luke’s Girls Soccer Wins First State Championship in Program History

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  • Senior Ella Bentley Wins Regional Bryant-Jordan Scholarship

    Senior Ella Bentley Wins Regional Bryant-Jordan Scholarship

    St. Luke’s Episcopal School proudly celebrates senior Ella Bentley for being selected as a 2026 Bryant-Jordan Student-Athlete Scholarship regional recipient.

    Bentley was chosen as the Class 2A, Region 1 Scholar-Athlete winner, distinguishing herself as one of the top student-athletes in Alabama. This recognition places her among an elite group of seniors who have demonstrated exceptional performance both academically and athletically.

    The Bryant-Jordan program, presented through the Alabama High School Athletic Association in collaboration with the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame, highlights students who embody leadership, perseverance, and a commitment to excellence. Regional recipients are selected from schools across the state and honored at an annual awards banquet in Birmingham.

    Named in honor of legendary coaches Paul “Bear” Bryant and Ralph “Shug” Jordan, the program has become one of the most respected student-athlete recognition initiatives in the country. Over the years, it has supported thousands of students in pursuing higher education while celebrating their success in both academics and athletics.

    Ella’s achievement reflects not only her dedication in the classroom and in competition, but also her character and leadership within the St. Luke’s community. Her selection is a testament to the support of her coaches, teachers, and family, as well as her own hard work and determination.

    St. Luke’s Episcopal School congratulates Ella Bentley on this outstanding accomplishment and is proud to recognize her as a true example of the Wildcat spirit.

  • Coach Szymanski Earns His 700th Career Win

    Coach Szymanski Earns His 700th Career Win

    Legendary baseball coach Mike Szymanski earned his 700th career win yesterday as the St. Luke’s Wildcats defeated Clarke County, 11–0.

    Throughout his career spanning almost four decades, this milestone adds to an already impressive list of accomplishments: multiple state championships, a 64% win percentage, and active MLB players such as St. Luke’s alumnus Jeremiah Jackson.

    Beyond the numbers, Coach Szymanski leads a program defined by hard work, consistency, and a commitment to developing student-athletes, both on and off the field.

    St. Luke’s is proud to celebrate this incredible achievement and the lasting impact Coach Szymanski continues to make on the Wildcat baseball program.

  • St. Luke’s Fall Sports Earn Postseason Honors

    Fall sports teams at St. Luke’s Episcopal School capped their successful seasons with numerous postseason accolades, highlighted by strong playoff performances and individual honors.

    Student-athletes across multiple programs earned recognition for their competitive play, reflecting the school’s continued athletic growth and commitment to excellence both on the field and in the classroom.

    Postseason honors include:

    All-State Honors

    Football – Mac Boone, 2nd Team Defense 

    Volleyball – Emma Kate Frazier, Baker Garside (3A Setter MVP), Amelia Smith, Millie Wilson (HM) 

    Cross Country – Zachary Robinson, 3rd Team

    All-County Honors

    Cross Country – Calista Conway, Sophie Dolbear, Kat Edmondson, and Zachary Robinson 

    Volleyball – Emma Kate Frazier, Baker Garside, Riley Reynolds, Amelia Smith, and Millie Wilson 

    Lagniappe 2A-5A All-Area Team

    Football – Mac Boone (First Team Defensive Line), Cameron Roberts (HM), Jathan Richardson (HM), Talon Safiran (HM), Carter Spivey (HM), and Ryland Yasurek (HM)

    Volleyball – Emma Kate Frazier, Baker Garside, Riley Reynolds, Amelia Smith, and Millie Wilson (HM)

    Press-Register All-Region Volleyball Team 

    Emma Kate Frazier (HM), Baker Garside, and Amelia Smith

    1A-7A All Coastal Football Team 

    Mac Boone (HM) and Carter Spivey (HM)