After defeating the Ridge Point Panthers 76-41 the Atascocita Eagles will take on the Summer Creek Bulldogs for the Region III Championship! Check out some pics from the Atascocita vs Ridge Point game below!
From the maroon and white, to the maroon and white.
Cy Fair defensive lineman Landon Rink decided to shut his recruitment down today and committed to Texas A&M.
The 4-star Bobcat committed to the Aggies over Ohio State and Oklahoma Wednesday. So, what was it that helped the Aggies earn Rink's commitment?
“Every time I went up there, it was like one big family. They already treated me like family, even though I wasn’t there,” Rink said. “I love Coach (Sean) Spence, Coach Tony (Jerod-Eddie), Coach (Jay) Bateman and Coach (Mike) Elko. They’re all coaches I want to play for, and I’m going to put everything I have on the field for them.”
The Aggies are under a new regime under new coach Mike Elko, who has brought an intense culture to the Aggie football program and Rink is excited for it.
“Coach Elko is bringing in a great attitude and culture to the program," he said. "Once they get that attitude that he’s trying to get there, there is no one who can stop them.”
Elko brought in DL coach Sean Spence, who has had NFL coaching experience, which really meant a lot to Rink.
“Coach Spence has coached so many NFL guys, so the development is obviously there,” he said. “Their defense fits me perfectly and they want me to play the 3-technique and big end, which I’m excited about.”
Now committed, the future Aggie plans on focusing on a big senior year aiming to get 20 sacks while playing for his Dad who is on the staff for the Bobcats.
“It’s pretty awesome to be able to play for my Dad and have him by my side,” he said. “He’s been coaching me up since I was young, helping me get to where I am today. I’m ready to enjoy my senior year with him.”
The path for the Under Armour All-American is paved maroon and white all the way down Highway 249 to College Station.
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The South Houston area is loaded with talented athletes who give it there all in their respective fields of play.
Welcome to the VYPE Playmakers powered by UTMB Health, where we’re highlighting five standouts from this past week who stole the headlines.
Here are the UTMB Athletes of the Month, as the Winter season wraps up, and we move forward into Spring.
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Lucas Dunn, Santa Fe Baseball
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The Indians have started off hot within their district, as they currently maintain a record of 14-8-1 (3-1 in district), which was highlighted by a series sweep over rival Friendswood.
While pitching is exceptionally strong for Santa Fe, their batting has been just as effective thus far. The most consistent, of which, is that of Lucas Dunn.
The senior infielder is averaging 0.344 at the plate, which includes five doubles, 14 RBIs, and 11 runs scored.
If his start is any indication, the remainder of the Spring season should see more of the same from Dunn.
Matti Matthews, Alvin Softball
Doug Brown (VYPE)
As one of the top ball-clubs in our mid-season rankings, the Yellowjackets have been on a tear throughout the 2024 season.
Alvin (22-3) faces the tall task of competing in the same district as the reigning Class 6A state champs Pearland, who has handed them their only district loss of the season, albeit by the narrow margin of 6-5.
Despite that, the postseason is well within reach for coach Kelly Bembry's squad, and they can easily look to their ace on the mound -- Matti Matthews -- as a key reason for that.
The North Texas-signee recently surpassed the 300-strikeout mark for her already stunning high school career, and looks to keep adding onto that with the second half of the district schedule underway.
The 'Jackets will face Pearland once again on Friday, which could prove to be a pivotal moment in the race for a district title.
Regardless of the outcome, Matthews is on a hot-streak and that should carry over to the ensuing playoffs.
Ellie Morgan, Clear Lake Girls Soccer
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After claiming silver in District 24-6A, Clear Lake (14-6-3) proceeded to secure two clutch victories against Shadow Creek (3-2) and Kingwood (2-1), which has advanced them to the third round of the UIL postseason.
While coach Lisa Killingsworth has a slew of dependable pieces she can turn to on her squad, such as Eden Fuentes (16 assists), the center-piece of the group has undoubtedly been junior Ellie Campbell.
The Falcons midfielder earned first-team, all-district honors in 2023, and has followed that up with an MVP-caliber performance to the tune of 24 goals on the year.
When Clear Lake takes to the pitch against Brazoswood on Tuesday (6:00 pm) at Freedom Field, there is no question that Campbell should prove to be a difference-maker.
Aiden Sanchez, Dobie Baseball
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Through the first half of district-play, the Longhorns (14-6-3) may have experienced their fair share of ups and downs, however they're nothing if not resilient.
Dobie currently sits at the No. 4 spot within District 22-6A and look to finish the regular season on a high note, and their recent 9-0 win against Pasadena Memorial is a perfect way to start.
In that same exhibition, junior pitcher Aiden Sanchez stifled the Mustangs' lineup, allowing just one hit in the shutout, while racking up five strikeouts.
Sanchez and company now prepare to face Sam Rayburn and South Houston to close out the district schedule, as they anticipate a potential spot in the playoffs.
Lauren Fincher, Friendswood Girls Soccer
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The Mustangs closed out the regular season as one of our top-ranked teams within Class 5A.
Fast forward two weeks, and they're in the Regional Quarterfinals, following wins against Crosby (2-1) and Fort Bend Kempner (9-0).
Under the direction of coach Laura Peter, Friendswood (21-4) now prepares for their Tuesday matchup against Port Neches-Groves.
The Mustang attack has certainly been their strong-suit, give that they've scored 110 goals in 2024. Naturally, the team's leading scorer -- Lauren Fincher (Sr. MF) -- should receive some considerable recognition.
With 32 goals on the season so far, the senior UTSA-signee has been the catalyst behind Friendswood's success.
Alongside fellow play-maker Reagan Rudolph (29 goals), Fincher and the Mustangs will continue to bank on their stifling offense as they contend for a trip to the Regional Tournament.
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Tensions continue to build as we enter the pivotal third round of the postseason, which entails an increasing entertainment factor on the UIL soccer scene.
It's going to be interesting to see who emerges victorious, with a series of premier matchups -- such Cy Woods v. College Park, Bridgeland v. Tomball Memorial, and Seven Lakes v. Houston Memorial -- set to take place this week.
Now, it's time to break down what's in store for H-Town audiences, with a trip to the Regional Tournament on the line.
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Cypress Woods Wildcats vs. College Park Cavaliers (Boys)
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After placing fourth (8-3-3) within District 16-6A, Cy Woods proceeded to topple Tomball (2-0) and, most recently, Grand Oaks (3-1), in a rematch of last year's Area Round, which brings the team's record to 15-4-4 on the year.
Coach Joseph Carmichael's club has shown class in the big moments, which is a testament to their considerable experience in the playoffs. Not surprising, since there's a total of 19 players set to graduate in the coming months.
The senior-laden Wildcats are looking to surpass last year's mark of reaching the Regional Semifinals, with their next obstacle being a red-hot College Park squad.
The Cavs (19-2-3) are coming of clutch victories over Westfield (2-0) and Bridgeland (1-0), which is already a vast improvement from their 2023 result, in which they experienced a 4-2 upset against Aldine in the opening round.
Fast forward to today, and College Park is playing the best the program has seen in recent memory.
Coach Mike Jaskowiak will look to key play-makers, such as Chuck Forke, Austin Schiper, and Juan Gallo to keep the hot-streak rolling.
It all goes down when these two face off Tuesday night (7:30 pm) at The Woodlands High School.
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Bridgeland Bears vs. Tomball Memorial Wildcats (Girls)
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As they enter the Regional Quarterfinals, it's becoming more and more evident that Bridgeland is a force to be reckoned with.
Coming off definitive wins against Klein Oak (3-0) and Oak Ridge (5-1), coach Katie Bourgeois' squad has still yet to be defeated in 2024 (20-0-2), and they don't plan on that changing anytime soon.
With the likes of Maddy Benker, Emmy Seiffert, Sydney Robinett, and Riley Hammond leading the way, the Bears have put the entire Texas high school girls soccer landscape on notice.
Their defense -- which has only allowed five goals all season -- has proven to be the reigning District 16-6A champions' greatest asset, and will certainly play into the upcoming matchup with Tomball Memorial.
Similarly, Tomball Memorial (17-3-2) has a stingy defense (12 goals allowed in 2024) of their own.
Under the direction of coach Allison Abendschein, the Wildcats feature the talents of Bri Carrigan, Emily Sydnor, Allie Barker, and Calla Reef, who were essential in the club's recent victories over Langham Creek (4-1) and Grand Oaks (3-1).
It's likely to be a closely-contested game on Tuesday night (6:00 pm), when Bridgeland takes on TMHS at the Waller ISD Stadium.
Tomball Memorial's Bri Carrigan
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Goose Creek Memorial Patriots vs. Galena Park Yellowjackets (Boys)
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Following an undefeated (12-0-2) district title acquisition, which marked the team's third-straight, Goose Creek Memorial has its sights set on returning the Regional Tournament for the first time since the 2018-19 season.
Team captain Ramon Diaz has been the catalyst behind the team's resurgence, and was especially vital in the Patriots' recent 3-1 win over Fulshear, having contributed two goals on the night.
Additionally, sophomore Maximiliano Gonzalez is performing well beyond his years, as GCM's goalkeeper.
Coach William Freeman and company look to maintain their postseason momentum, when they play Galena Park on Tuesday.,
After taking silver (15-3) in District 19-5A, the Yellowjackets followed that up with back-to-back shutout wins against Fort Bend Kempner (3-0) and Angleton (1-0).
Suffice it to say, coach Shannon Summers' defense has been Galena Park's strong-suit throughout the Winter.
They're currently on a seven-game win-streak, and will hope to make that eight against GCM.
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Seven Lakes Spartans vs. Houston Memorial Mustangs (Girls)
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The Spartans (16-3-5) enter Round No. 3 of the playoffs, fresh off of claiming their fourth-consecutive district title, followed up by defeating George Ranch (1-0) and Cy-Fair (3-0).
With only 16 goals allowed all year, the Katy ISD representative's back-line makes it difficult for any opponent to keep up with their equally potent attack.
Coach Kaitlyn Eidson's squad is buoyed by the next-level talents of Wagoner Towsen, Valerie Trinh, Carly Drescher, Sydney Hill, and Anu Aalona, just to name a few.
With considerable depth and experience, Seven Lakes aims to surpass last year's mark, when they narrowly fell to the eventual State Finalists Ridge Point, in the Regional Quarters.
On the other side of the pitch, Memorial is coming off a major win over Ridge Point (1-0) in the Area Round, and they look to repeat that effort when they face SLHS at Rhodes Stadium.
The Mustangs' back-line is anchored by a trio of senior captains -- Cara Chaffin, Charlotte Hardig, and Molly Oldham -- while the scoring-front is headlined by Cate Yarrow, Bella Youssef, and Talia Camin.
Under the direction of coach Lindley Amarantos, Memorial will look to keep their hot-streak intact tomorrow night.
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Alief Elsik Rams vs. Kingwood Mustangs (Boys)
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After finishing second within their district, Alief Elsik raised eyebrows when they defeated the Dobie Longhorns last week (2-1), which was somewhat of a revenge game, after narrowly losing to them in last year's Area Round.
Led by captains, Alexander Mata (Sr. MF) and Luis Hernandez (Sr. GK), as well as coach Vincenzo Cox, the Rams (19-2-4) now seek a trip to the Regional Semis, which could potentially spur a run to reclaim their 2018 state title form.
They'll first need to retain their momentum when they face Kingwood at Abshier Stadium.
The Mustangs, under the direction of coach Bryan Jennings, claimed their second-consecutive district championship, prior to their recent wins over Sam Rayburn (2-0) and Shadow Creek (3-1).
Kingwood has a senior-laden roster, which should prove useful, given the necessary experience that's required to make a deep run in the postseason.
Kickoff is at 5:30 pm tomorrow night, and this is one you won't want to miss.
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