While we took a hiatus for Christmas break, basketball across the state of Texas did not- especially Texas High School Hoops! How have the things played out while we were away in the Dallas-Fort Worth area? Check out our updated women's basketball power rankings to find out! The rankings include public and private schools!
**NOTE THESE RANKINGS DON'T REFLECT ANY GAMES PLAYED AFTER 1.10.22
In week five of Texas High School Football, CW33's Thursday night broadcast focuses on a matchup between The Colony and Denton Ryan. VYPE DFW takes a look at the teams and lays out what fans can expect heading into this head-to-head battle:
With a 1-2 start on the season, the Cougars are looking to travel to Denton on Thursday night to face off against the Denton Ryan Raiders. The team posted a 19-16 week one loss followed by a 49-35 loss to Royse City. Turning a leaf in week three, the team hosted Fort Worth South Hills for a 48-7 victory, but in week four the Cougars battled hard and ultimately fell against a strong Burleson Centennial squad (33-14).
1-1 in district play, The Colony gears up to face one of the toughest opponents in their district. Led by Xavier Green who is averaging about 76 receiving yards per game, Kendrick McClodden who is averaging 75 rushing yards per game, Riley Stewart with an average of 47 receiving yards per game, Chase Glover, Harold Gibson, Carson Cox, and more, this offense is going to have to figure out how to get around the wall that is Denton Ryan's defense. With a strong defense led by William Adegbenro, Ivan Bliznick, Sean Keenen, and more, The Colony fans can expect a great effort.
Undefeated so far this season, the Denton Ryan Raiders are back to their usual antics on the field. Week one saw a season-opening and hard-fought 27-24 victory over New Braunfels on the road before a week two BYE. In week three, the Raiders posted a home-opening 49-7 victory over Azle. Last week, the Denton Ryan Raiders traveled to Saginaw and secured a 40-0 victory for their second week of district play.
Jose Melendez averages roughly 60 receiving yards per game while Nemo Warmate averages nearly 80 rushing yards per game. Combining with Braeden Mussett, Byran Simmons, Zo Hill, Tre'Vaugh Reynolds, and others, this offense is solid and knows how to set the tone from an early start in most of their games. The defense-- led by Ashton Choice, Uzziah Warmate, Elijah Wallace, Tyran Chappell, Caleb Parks, and others-- can be expected to put up big stops on Thursday night.
Both teams have a unique style of play. Fans can expect The Colony to use their first four weeks of adversity as motivation to play hard against the Denton Ryan Raiders. Denton Ryan fans can expect to see a Raider team that is geared up and ready to score early in front of a home crowd.
Kick-off is slated for 7 p.m. at Billy Ryan High School. If you're not able to make the game, be sure you tune in on CW33 for all the action!
Off to an unexpected 2-2 start to the season, the back-to-back defending state champions are looking to enter district play with determination and focus. VYPE DFW takes a look at what has happened so far for the Golden Bears and what fans can expect as they enter district play this week!
With a back-and-forth district record, the South Oak Cliff Bears have had a start to the season that isn't quite what fans expected. Traveling to open their season, the team posted a 34-13 loss against Duncanville in week one. Regrouping and geared up for action, the team went into week two with their heads held high and defeated Lancaster by a score of 42-21 in a home opener for the season. With DeSoto breathing down their necks in a week three 54-14 loss, South Oak Cliff bounced back last week to defeat four-time (consecutive) defending TAPPS state champion Parish Episcopal in a 49-14 trouncing.
Opening district play in a Thursday night matchup against Dallas Adamson, fans can expect to see this team ready to flourish. Led by the likes of Ricky Evans, Trey Jackson, Deveon Ennis, Khalil Ewell, Danny Green, Brandon Jones, Jayden Shelton, Semaj'Dre Gasaway, Perry Grundy, Jamarion Phillips, and more, this team knows exactly what it wants: a 3-peat.
Fired up with a chip on their shoulder, fans can expect South Oak Cliff to take control of their district standings and enter playoffs with ease. Keep your eyes on this crew as they attempt to continue showcasing their talent and ability through the 2023-24 season.
Rockwall football has a campaign that they aren't taking lightly this season: fight without ceasing. Proving their ability to continue strong even through adversity, the team looks to have an incredible chance to be at or near the top of their district standings. VYPE DFW takes a look at this team as they prepare to enter district play on Friday against cross-town rivals Rockwall-Heath.
The Yellowjackets had impressive moments throughout non-district play. Opening the season with a 56-21 victory over Cedar Hill, Rockwall was geared up and ready to do work. Despite a week two 60-59 loss, the team showcased their effort and focus when battling for what they wanted. Learning from adversity, showing resilience, and regrouping, the Yellowjackets went on to stun Prosper in a week three 47-41 victory in front of a home crowd. In their final non-district matchup of the season, Rockwall hosted South Grand Prairie where the team took control of the tone early and powered through for a 51-25 victory.
Tristan Gooch, Matthew Young, Camron Marsh, Ashten Emory, Parker Williams, Jamir Wilson, Jake Overstreet, Ranger Weatherford, Brandon Riekers, Jack Duckworth, Noah Moringlane, Hayden Curry, and others continue to be major playmakers for Rockwall. Utilizing a high IQ for the game mixed with a drive that is nearly unmatched, the Yellowjackets can be expected to work overtime in order to make a deep playoff run this season. First, though, the team must face their district schedule.
Rockwall opens district play on Friday, September 22nd against Rockwall-Heath. The atmosphere can be expected to be nothing short of electric as the Rockwall faithful fill the stands in Heath. Last season, Rockwall absolutely dominated in a 56-21 victory over the Hawks and they will look to enter district play with a statement victory.
Facing one of their toughest opponents early will allow Rockwall the opportunity to set a tone and face a challenge preparing them for the rest of their district schedule. Fans can count on this team making waves through district play this season.
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