The H-Town basketball season has started and some teams are off to some hot starts taking down top opponents in the city and state.
Here are this weeks rankings of the Top 20 teams in Houston. Stay tuned for more rankings throughout the season!
VYPE Hoops Top 20
Columbus made an impressive run to the regional finals a season ago, and a big reason was "Big Key"—one of the nation's premier offensive line prospects.
Keyon Hemphill-Woods is the complete package.
The University of Texas commit has the size, athleticism and physicality that have made him one of the country's most sought-after linemen.
Off the field, the 6-foot-5 standout is just as memorable. With his infectious smile, larger-than-life personality and genuine charisma, "Big Key" is a marketing manager's dream.
Pair that with his dominance in the trenches, and it's easy to see why he's become one of the faces of Texas high school football.
VYPE caught up with Big Key at the 2026 Football Media Day to talk about his journey, his leadership and what's ahead for the Cardinals.
Chase Mayes has a chance to become the greatest football player ever to come out of Cypress Lakes High School.
Football, that is. The school's most recognizable athletic alum remains NBA All-Star De'Aaron Fox.
On the gridiron, however, Mayes is building a legacy of his own. The junior offensive and defensive lineman helped lead the Spartans to their first-ever playoff appearance, ending an 18-year postseason drought dating back to the school's opening.
At 6-foot-5 and more than 300 pounds, Mayes is a rare combination of size, athleticism and versatility. His ability to dominate on both sides of the ball has made him one of the nation's most coveted recruits, with virtually every major college program vying for his commitment.
VYPE caught up with the future Division I standout to find out what drives one of Houston's brightest young stars.
VYPE recently hosted its annual Houston Citywide Football photoshoot at the University of Houston.
We caught up with Atascocita CB and Oklahoma-Commit Trenton Blaylock to talk about the season and more, check out the interview below!
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