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5 Big Things: VYPE breaks down the five biggest surprises in Class 6A Football in H-Town

Joshua Koch
Oct 19, 2021
Justin Hartojo / VYPE Media

HOUSTON - We sit and read and write all summer about how good each team will be. What teams are on the cusp and others that on paper just don't seem to have enough to make a run in that season.

Sometimes we are right. Other times, teams come and shock the world.

With just three Friday nights left in the regular season we decided to bring you the 5 biggest shockers or surprise teams of the season so far and how it all shakes out.


Klein Collins Tigers

Klein Collins came out of the gates slow and fell to 0-4 in non-district play. Of course, two of those losses came to Atascocita (48-7) and North Shore (34-7). After a tough 33-28 loss to Willis, the Tigers have rattled off three-straight district wins, which has put them in the driver's seat for the District 15-6A title. With a win over Klein this weekend, the Tigers would more than lock it up. Since the four-game losing streak, Klein Collins has rattled off a 20-10 win over Klein Oak, 31-8 over Tomball (which was undefeated heading into that meeting) and then Klein Cain 36-21. The run game is what is pacing the Tigers' offense right now led by senior Jeremiah Hasan, who rushed for 137 yards and a score last week against Klein Cain. Tucker Parks has also emerged as a dual-threat option at quarterback. In the win over Klein Cain he went 8 of 14 for 110 yards and rushed for 122 yards and a score on 12 carries. They racked up 472 yards of offense on the ground a week ago.

The way the Tigers are playing, they may just run their way to a district championship.

Stratford Spartans

Stratford is having its best season on record since 2017 and is looking to make it even more historic. The Spartans are 7-0 on the year and have a shot at the District 17-6A Championship, which is looking like it will come down to their meeting with Jersey Village next week. Stratford hasn't won a district title since 2015 when they went 10-2. As far as an undefeated season, that hasn't happened since 1987. Stratford has been led by junior quarterback Nash Rankin, who has passed for 1,640 yards and 14 touchdowns. Cooper King has been the leader of the defensive unit with 5.5 sacks and 58 tackles, including 13 tackles for loss.

Clear Falls Knights

After last year's magical run into the postseason, the question was - can Clear Falls do it again? Well, answer so far is yes. They are 7-1 on the year with their lone district loss coming to Dickinson. David Smith has been the difference-maker at running back, rushing for over 1,084 yards and 11 scores. Five of his eight games this season have been for over 100 yards. Josh Wright has been a machine on defense with 96 tackles, including 13 tackles for loss, and a team-leading five sacks. Clear Falls has the road paved to finish second in District 24-6A if they win out.

Deer Park Deer

The Deer are here. Beating Dobie 49-28 last week was a HUGE win for Deer Park. In a district that Dobie was projected to finish tops in heading into the year, the Deer came and took it from them, avenging their 20-point loss from a year ago, which put them down in 2nd place. The Deer have scored 49 or more in each of their last four games. Their only two losses on the year are to Clear Falls and West Brook. Teague Sedtal has led the team at quarterback this season, while the tandem of Erasmo Canales and Alex Argueta have come rumbling out of the backfield.

Jersey Village Falcons

Did you know that Jersey Village has already secured just its third playoff appearance since 2007 with its incredible 2021 season thus far? The Falcons heading into 2021 were coming off a 6-6 year, which saw them finish fourth in the district, and now they are flirting with their first district title since 2018, which was a 10-2 season. Rason Estes' has been pacing the offense for the Falcons rushing for 762 yards and 12 scores, which is double what he did last year. Estes has also doubled his 100-plus yard performances this season with four thus far. On defense, Christopher Noble leads the secondary with five picks, while Darius Johnson has four. Gavin Wuthrich leads the team in sacks and quarterback hurries with four apiece. Freddie Hudson is the leader in tackles with 33.

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The Six-Rotation | VYPE Houston Volleyball Podcast — Season 3, Episode 1

Matthew Ogle
Matt Malatesta
26 Aug, 2026

We’re serving up another season of The Six-Rotation, where VYPE’s Matthew Ogle and Matt Malatesta break down the biggest storylines, standout performances and latest developments across Greater Houston high school volleyball.

In this week’s edition, we break down the early favorites and spotlight the teams already proving they were underrated.

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Whataburger Team of the Week | Klein Oak VB Means Business

Matthew Ogle
26 Aug, 2026

There are fast starts, and then there’s the astounding opening Klein Oak has put together. At 21-2, it’s become painfully clear that the Panthers are the real deal.

More telling than the record itself is the quality of opponents KO has KO’d, knocking off Cypress Ranch, A&M Consolidated, North Forney, New Braunfels, Lake Creek and Montgomery throughout the tournament portion of the schedule.

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Houston Touchdown Club hosts its Private High School Kickoff Dinner tonight

Matt Malatesta
26 Aug, 2026

Wayne Shanks Jr., of Kinkaid

By Bradley Collier

It's the eve of the 2026 high school football season.

Right on que, the Houston Touchdown Club hosts its Private High School Kickoff Dinner tonight at the Omni Galleria.

The event will recognize the top players entering the season who include...

Chase Kuebler, Bay Area Christian

Jackson Coleman, Concordia Lutheran

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TRENDING
VYPE Live Lineup - Friday 8/28/26

VYPE Live Lineup - Friday 8/28/26

7PM - Football: Foster vs. Travis

7PM - Football: Foster vs. Travis

7:30PM - Football: San Antonio Christian vs. Randolph

7:30PM - Football: San Antonio Christian vs. Randolph

7PM - Football: Randle vs. South Oak Cliff

7PM - Football: Randle vs. South Oak Cliff

VYPE Live Lineup - Thursday 8/27/26

VYPE Live Lineup - Thursday 8/27/26

GAMES

VYPE Live Lineup - Friday 8/28/26

VYPE Live Lineup - Friday 8/28/26

Football: Tomas vs. George Ranch

Football: Tomas vs. George Ranch

7:30PM - Football: San Antonio Christian vs. Randolph

7:30PM - Football: San Antonio Christian vs. Randolph

7PM - Football: Foster vs. Travis

7PM - Football: Foster vs. Travis

VYPE Live Lineup - Thursday 8/27/26

VYPE Live Lineup - Thursday 8/27/26

VYPE Thursday Night Showdown: College Park vs. Iowa Colony

VYPE Thursday Night Showdown: College Park vs. Iowa Colony

VYPE Live Lineup - Tuesday 8/25/26

VYPE Live Lineup - Tuesday 8/25/26

7PM - Football: Dekaney vs. Fulshear

7PM - Football: Dekaney vs. Fulshear

6PM - Volleyball: San Antonio Christian vs. East Central [AUDIO ONLY]

6PM - Volleyball: San Antonio Christian vs. East Central [AUDIO ONLY]

6PM - Volleyball: Randle vs. Terry

6PM - Volleyball: Randle vs. Terry

VYPE Live Lineup - Friday 8/21/26

VYPE Live Lineup - Friday 8/21/26

7PM - Football: Hyde Park vs. Central Catholic

7PM - Football: Hyde Park vs. Central Catholic

7PM - Football: Randle vs. South Oak Cliff

7PM - Football: Randle vs. South Oak Cliff

7:30PM - Football: Westwood vs. Boerne

7:30PM - Football: Westwood vs. Boerne

7PM - Football: Vandegrift vs. SA Brennan

7PM - Football: Vandegrift vs. SA Brennan

7PM - Football: Manor vs. Elgin

7PM - Football: Manor vs. Elgin

7PM - Football: Legacy Ranch vs. Manor New Tech

7PM - Football: Legacy Ranch vs. Manor New Tech

7PM - Football: Leander vs. Pflugerville

7PM - Football: Leander vs. Pflugerville

7PM - Football: Cedar Park vs. A&M Consolidated

7PM - Football: Cedar Park vs. A&M Consolidated

7:30PM - Football: Bowie vs. McNeil

7:30PM - Football: Bowie vs. McNeil

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