VYPE Awards: Public School Girls Wrestling
It is awards season here at VYPE!
We welcome you to the Countdown to the 2020 VYPE Awards presented by Houston Methodist Orthopedics & Sports Medicine. Over this week will be unveiling the finalists for the player of the year awards. Team and Coach of the Year will be revealed during the show!
The winners will be honored in a one-hour virtual show on Tonight at 6 p.m. on VYPE Houston's website and Twitter account and on the VYPE Texas Facebook page! It will be an event to get dressed up for and to tune in to as it will be an evening full of special moments!
Let us get it started! Here are the finalists for Public School Girls Wrestling.
Maddie Sandquist, Kingwood Park
Jordan Suarez, Morton Ranch
PLAYER OF THE YEAR NOMINEE - Amanda Mcaleavey, Cypress Creek
Mcaleavey won the Class 6A 102-pound State Championship. This is the second-straight state title for Mcaleavey as she has gone an amazing 91-0 the past two seasons.
PLAYER OF THE YEAR NOMINEE - Maddie Sandquist, Kingwood Park
Historic. That's the only way to describe Maddie Sandquist at Kingwood Park. This year, Sandquist won the crown for the Class 5A 138-pound division. She is the first wrestler from Kingwood Park to ever win a state title. She is a junior and will try and return to the mat in 2021 for another crown.
PLAYER OF THE YEAR NOMINEE - Jordan Suarez, Morton Ranch
Morton Ranch is one of the Houston-area programs known for churning out successful wrestlers and teams. 2020 was no different. Jordan Suarez won the Class 6A 138-pound state title and was named the 6A Girls Most Outstanding Wrestler. It was the first title in the career of Suarez, who is a senior. She finished the year with a record of 48-1.
Houston Methodist Orthopedics & Sports Medicine is Houston's leading provider of orthopedic services, from sports medicine to joint replacement. Houston Methodist offers comprehensive diagnostic, treatment and rehabilitative services with a high standard of excellence for elite athletes, active adults and student athletes. Houston Methodist serves as the official health care provider for the Houston Texans, Houston Astros, Rice Athletics, Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™, Houston Ballet, Houston Symphony and Houston Grand Opera.
WATCH: VYPE Awards 2020 presented by Houston Methodist Orthopedics & Sports Medicine - Sunday, 6 p.m.
The night is finally here!
It is time to see who the winners for team, coach and athlete of the year at the 2020 VYPE Awards presented by Houston Methodist Orthopedics & Sports Medicine. Let's celebrate the year that was, honor the sports that didn't finish and there will also be a special tribute to the Class of 2020 with special guests! You don't want to miss this!
The show is slated to begin on Sunday, May 31, at 6 p.m. so tune in!! The show will run here and also on VYPE Houston's Twitter account and Facebook page!
We want to see your reactions from home! Tweet photos and videos and tag VYPE Houston on Twitter! We also want to see Houston get dressed up for the big night! Having a small watch party for the show? We want to see it!
Houston Methodist Orthopedics & Sports Medicine is Houston's leading provider of orthopedic services, from sports medicine to joint replacement. Houston Methodist offers comprehensive diagnostic, treatment and rehabilitative services with a high standard of excellence for elite athletes, active adults and student athletes. Houston Methodist serves as the official health care provider for the Houston Texans, Houston Astros, Rice Athletics, Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™, Houston Ballet, Houston Symphony and Houston Grand Opera.