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Westfield trio all DI prizes
Houston, TX
Spring (Texas) Westfield High School had a trio of receivers in 2008, who have all been offered by Division I programs. That is another sign that the days of grind-it-out, run-oriented football in the Lone Star State is being phased out.
Inside receiver Adam Watson caught 41 passes for 772 yards in 2008 and was an all-district selection again. The 5-foot-10 Watson has offers from Portland State, Sam Houston,... More 
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Houston middle schoolers make U.S. Army Game
Houston, TX
Five Houston athletes were selected from thousands of nominations to participate in the inaugural Football University, U.S. Army All-American Bowl for 7th grade players.
The bowl game was part of the high school senior U.S. Army All–American event, which was attended by more than 40,000 fans and broadcast live on NBC on Jan 3. The 7th grade game was held at the Alamodome on January 4th and broadcast... More
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Making His Own Way
Houston, TX
It’s basketball season and eighth-grader Marcus Goodson is on the hardwood of the Legends Sports Complex working with his AAU hoop team.
He’s wearing some oversized Gonzaga basketball shorts to represent his older brother Meech Goodson who plays for the Zags.
“When I’m playing basketball, I’m trying to be like Meech,” he says. “When I’m on the football field, I’m trying to be like Michael.”
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Cougar commits to Tulane; one undecided
Houston, TX
Katy (Texas) Cinco Ranch had a tremendous season in 2008, winning their district over Class 5A Division II state champs Katy Tigers and producing two Division I athletes.
Defensive end Devin Williams committed to Tulane over the break after visiting the New Orleans-based school. He cancelled his official visit to Kentucky after his commitment.
“It was a great fit for him academically and competition-wise,” coach Don Clayton said.... More
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Stretch Run
Houston, TX
The city of Houston has over 100 committed Division I athletes already, but there are several more in the middle of their recruiting process.
As college recruiters move around, so does the interest of several prospects around the Bayou City.
Pearland running back Kasey Carrier has rushed for over 4,000 yards in two seasons at one of the most prominent school’s in Houston. Schools are just starting to get... More
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The Texas 100 -- Where will they end up?
Houston, TX
VYPE has released its first Houston 100 prospects for 2009 and now we release our Top 100 for the state of Texas. e canvas the state for the best of the best and where they will be headed.
Quarterbacks
QB Garrett Gilbert Lake Travis 6'4 205 Committed to Texas
QB Rus Shephard Cy Ridge 6'1 185 Commit to LSU
QB Ryan Mosskowski Frisco Cent 6'4 201... More
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VYPE-Houston's Top 100 Footballers in 2009
Houston, TX
VYPE-Houston has compiled the list of the Top 100 athletes in the Bayou City and where they have committed to date. Houston will have over 120 Division I commits in 2009 and dozens of junior college and Division II signees. We will keep this list up to date.
Quarterbacks
QB R. Shephard Cy Ridge 6'1 185 Commit to LSU
QB Kolby Gray Cy Falls... More
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Bellaire surprises Hightower
Houston, TX
This week's big basketball matchup saw Bellaire sneak up on Hightower in a game of Houston heavyweights. Over seven Division I hoopers were on the court at one time as the Cardinals beat the Hurricanes on Hightower's home court.
Hightower was coming off a tournament win the weekend before and was happy to have all of their team members back on the hardwood. Bellaire's quick guards and big-men... More
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Houston TD Club awards given out
Houston, TX
Add another trophy to the ever-expanding case of Cy-Ridge's Russell Shepard. VYPE's October cover-boy won the 2008 Houston Touchdown Club's award for best offensive player after a tremendous season and career for the Rams.
"I'm just blessed," he said. "I can't wait to get to LSU and you are going to see some very exiting things happen in Baton Rouge in years to come."
It just so... More
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Hornets leaving the nest
Houston, TX
The Huntsville (Texas) Hornets were nasty on defense this season. The Hornets have two 2009 commits in Kirby Ennis to Texas A&M and safety James Davidson to UTEP. There will be one more leaving the nest for the Division I level in defensive end Adam Ayala who worked himself onto the radar with a tremendous senior season.
“Kirby got all the headlines early, but by the end of... More
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What's new in Houston?
Houston, TX
Travelling around the fourth largest metropolitan in the country can be difficult. For high school sports fans, just look for the high tower lights and every 10 miles you can find a campus with some sort of college athlete roaming the halls.
In a recent jaunt around the Houston, VYPE has uncovered the scoop from the suburbs to the inner city.
North Houston
At College Park... More
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Gray down to two
Houston, TX
Cypress-Falls (Texas) quarterback Kolby Gray is down to two schools from vastly different regions of the country.
Gray has several Conference USA offers but Pittsburgh and Utah have aggressively entered the picture.
“I think it’s down to those two schools,” coach David Raffield said. “He’s meeting with Pittsburgh defensive coordinator Phil Bennett today and he is really impressed with their program. They have a great staff... More
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North Shore underclassmen get early offers
Houston, TX
While we are still two months away from the class of 2009’s signing day, several underclassmen have received offers.
Galena Park (Texas) North Shore linemen Trey Hopkins, who just finished his junior season, and Sedrick Flowers, who is only a sophomore, received their first official offers last week, both coming from Texas A&M.
Trey Hopkins (6-foot-4, 255 pounds) mans the left tackle spot of the Mustang... More
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Houston WR finally getting interest
Houston, TX
The Friendswood (Texas) Mustangs are in the state semifinals and receiver Andre Gautreaux is having a dream season.
Gautreaux has over 1,100 yards and 17 touchdowns this season and the numbers continue to pile up. So is the interest from college recruiters.
The Mustangs’ leading receiver has offers from Air Force and Navy, but several schools are starting to enter the picture. Rice, Tulane and Kansas have... More
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VYPE's All-Greater Houston Team
Houston, TX
HOUSTON – VYPE High School Sports Magazine has unveiled its all-Greater Houston 2008 Football Team. Editor Matt Malatesta and his staff compiled its inaugural post-season accolades and the awards will be presented during the 2008 Houston Bowl at Reliant Stadium.
“Houston is loaded as usual but especially at the quarterback position,” Malatesta said. “Some of the positions were tougher than others and then we threw in some light-hearted awards... More
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