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2021 VYPE Houston Volleyball Preview - The Dark Horses: Katy Tigers

Dennis Silva II
Aug 03, 2021

Katy Volleyball

Photo by Bradley Collier

Katy had one of its best seasons in decades last year, making it to the Regional Finals for the first time since 1993. The Tigers are confident they can prove it wasn't an aberration.

Senior 6-foot-3 middle Jordan Gamble (2.2 kills per set, 71 total blocks, .397 kill percentage) is dominant at the net, while senior 5-foot-11, LSU-commit Maddie Waak is a game changer as a setter (6.9 assists per set) or hitter (2.1 kills per set, 36 aces).


Senior Izzy Denton is a spark plug, a hustling defender who averaged 2.9 digs per set and can change the complexion of a game with her passion and energy. Senior Kailey Wyckoff is a natural leader who can play setter (3.3 assists per set) or at the net along the right side.

Katy will be helped big-time by senior 6-foot, outside hitter Chandler Lee, a transfer from district rival Taylor. Lee averaged 3.7 kills and 2.7 digs per set and had 21 aces and 20 blocks for the Mustangs last season.

Maddie Waak

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COACH SPEAK: Houston Christian's Crandall talks Mustang Classic, career

Matt Malatesta
03 Dec, 2025

The Houston Christian boys host the Mustang Classic

One of the best high school basketball tournaments in Texas is once again being hosted by Houston Christian — the storied Mustang Classic.

Now in its 23rd year, the tournament will showcase some of the top teams in Greater Houston and spotlight the No. 1 player in Texas, Second Baptist star Reese Alston.

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UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Elsik's Molina anchors the renowned soccer program's next chapter

Matthew Ogle
03 Dec, 2025

Dany Molina (Sr. CB) of Alief Elsik Soccer

Jamey Wright (VYPE)

At Alief Elsik, soccer isn't just a sport -- it's a part of the school's DNA. The Rams have long been a powerhouse in Texas high school soccer, and last season only strengthened that identity.

With coach Vincenzo Cox at the helm, Elsik surged all the way to the UIL 6A-Division I State Final, carrying a sweeping fanbase and the weight of a proud tradition with them. It was the club’s fourth overall trip to State and its first since 2019, adding another line to a legacy that already includes a 2018 title.

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PURPLE 'KATS: Young directs No. 16 Willis to new heights

Matt Malatesta
02 Dec, 2025

The Willis Wildcats

No. 16 — WILLIS WILDKATS

What a season it was for the Willis Wildkats in 2025, as the program made school history by advancing three rounds deep in the postseason after finishing third in district play.

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