On Nov. 11, seven Dripping Springs High School seniors announced their commitments to continue their athletic careers at the collegiate level. Baseball players Brennan Frickel and Cameron O’Banan, basketball player Ally Beck, lacrosse player Charles Hunt, golfer Samantha Miethke, soccer player Charleigh Phipps, and softball player Madyson Torres signed National Letters of Intent. Below is information on each student-athlete.
Ally Beck, Basketball, Trinity University (San Antonio)
A four-year varsity letterwinner, Ally Beck was named to the All-District First Team as a sophomore. Twice that year she earned all-tournament honors. After a junior-year injury, she has been chosen as a team captain this year. Beck holds the school record for the most three-pointers in a game (6), and sank a total of 76 treys that season. In her career, she has averaged 11 points, 4 rebounds, 3 steals, 3 assists and one block per game. She is the daughter of Jennifer and Michael Beck. Coach: David Norris.
Brennan Frickel, Baseball, University of Houston
Brennan Frickel has earned three letters as the Tigers’ shortstop and has been a leader both offensively and defensively for the Tigers. He started all 40 games in 2019, helping lead the Tigers to the regional quarterfinals. Brennan hit .302 as a sophomore and led the team in both doubles and home runs. He has played summer ball with the Lonestar Baseball Club. The son of Amie and Chris Frickel, Brennan has been involved with the Unified Champions program at DSHS and also coaches youth baseball with the Dripping Springs Youth Sports Association. He plans to major in business. Coach: Chris Payne.
