Jeff Riordan built the Code Red brand at Crosby High School in east Houston years back, bringing a winning vibe to the Cougar program.
He's done the same at Chapel Hill with Code Blue. Riordan has built a power program that has been to the State Semis the past three seasons. This year they face Davenport for the right to play in the State Finals a week from now.
VYPE's Matt Malatesta caught up with Riordan on the eve on the State Semis.
It's time to host the Top VYPE Austin Public School Tight End Poll (UIL 4A-6A). Vote for the area's top players until August 22nd at 7 p.m.
<a href="https://poll.fm/10387245">VYPE FILMS POLL: Top VYPE Austin Public School Tight End (Closes Thurs. 8/22 at 7pm)</a>
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The 2019 football season is right around the corner, so it's a good time to release the VYPE Austin preseason private school rankings. Check out the area's top TAPPS and SPC teams, and look for more preseason coverage in the coming days.
No. 1 Regents School of Austin
No. 2 Texas School for the Deaf
No. 3 Brentwood Christian School
No. 4 Cedar Park Summit Christian Academy
No. 5 Hyde Park
No. 6 Fredericksburg Heritage School
No. 7 Austin Veritas Academy
No. 8 Hill Country Christian School of Austin
No. 9 Austin Saints
No. 10 Giddings State School
Others to watch: Austin St. Michael's Catholic Academy, Faith Academy of Marble Falls, Round Rock Christian Academy, Round Rock Concordia and San Marcos Academy
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You've already seen the VYPE Austin preseason private school volleyball rankings, so it's time to learn about the dark horses. Check out the team breakdowns below, and look for more preseason coverage in the coming days!
Brentwood Christian School Bears (Missed 2018 TAPPS 5A playoffs)
Brentwood Christian School missed the TAPPS 5A playoffs in 2018, but is a team to watch going into the 2019 season. The Bears finished last year with a 14-10-1 record, and have notable returning players in second-team all-district honorees Alyssa Mancias and Caroline Griffith, and district honorable mentions Brooklyn Allen and Ava Alvarado. Mancias is back for her senior season, so she'll lead the pack. Griffith and Allen provide important depth as a juniors, while sophomore Alvarado adds to the team's talent pool.
Hill Country Christian School of Austin Lady Knights (Missed 2018 TAPPS 4A playoffs)
Hill Country Christian School of Austin missed the TAPPS 4A playoffs in 2018, but will challenge for a spot in 2019. The Lady Knights are coming off a 16-15-4 season, and are ready to inch closer to the postseason. They will lean on a strong senior class that includes Haley Dise, Ansley Drenner and Molly Shuffield. Dise and Drenner received second-team all-district honors last year, and Schuffield is coming off a district honorable mention campaign.
Hyde Park Lady Panthers (Missed 2018 TAPPS 5A playoffs)
Hyde Park recorded an 11-12-1 record in a non-playoff season in 2018, but has the talent to clinch a TAPPS 5A berth in 2019. The Lady Panthers still have five of their six all-district players from a year ago, including first-teamer Lily Yarbrough. She is a member of a strong junior class that includes second-teamers Arianna Franklin and Rebecca Whittenburg, as well as honorable mentions Lauren Hart and Ashlynn Veach.
Austin San Juan Diego Catholic Saints (Missed 2018 TAPPS 2A playoffs)
Austin San Juan Diego Catholic fell short of the TAPPS 2A playoffs with a 7-12 record in 2018, but is expected to bounce back in 2019. The Saints lost all five of their all-district players from a season ago, and have only two returning starters, so they will lean on middle blocker Ana Valencia and outside hitter Ariel Nevarez. Additional depth will come from right side hitter Litzy Amaro and setter Alyssa Mullen.
Faith Academy of Marble Falls Lady Flames (Missed 2018 TAPPS 3A playoffs)
Faith Academy of Marble Falls didn't qualify for last year's TAPPS 3A playoffs because it finished 2018 with a 2-6 record, but will be a team to keep an eye on in 2019. That's because the Lady Flames still have second-team all-district player Gavreilla Phillips, as well as honorable mentions Greysen Lenz and Kenna Eubanks. Lenz is back for her senior season, while the other two return for their junior year.
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