By Andy Tolbert
Atascocita flexed against Katy to go 2-0
By Bradley Collier
Week 2 of Greater Houston high school football brought more clarity to the landscape as contenders began to separate themselves from the pack.
Ridge Point survived a scrappy challenge from Fulshear, showing resilience in a hard-fought win. The Panthers now turn their attention to a massive matchup against No. 3 Bridgeland in the VYPE Thursday Night Showdown, one of the most anticipated games of the young season.
Few players are hotter than Atascocita’s Cardae Mack, who is already making a strong case for Player of the Yearhonors. Mack once again delivered a dominant performance in a lopsided victory over perennial power Katy, further cementing Atascocita as a force to watch.
Meanwhile, Klein Collins made one of the biggest statements of the week with a commanding blowout win over highly ranked Willis, a victory that propelled the Tigers up the city’s rankings. Cypress Springs also earned its way into the Top 25 after another strong performance.
Across town, North Shore reminded everyone why it’s a championship-caliber program. The Mustangs’ defense pitched a shutout while quarterback Kaleb Maryland continued to shine, providing balance on offense.
In Class 5A, Dayton is trending upward with impressive early-season momentum, positioning themselves as a dark horse to watch.
On the private school stage, St. Thomas and The Woodlands Christian Academy (TWCA) headline the conversation. This week, TWCA squares off with No. 3 Lutheran South in what promises to be the Game of the Week.
With Week 2 in the books, the playoff picture is starting to take shape — and the best football is still to come.
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THE RANKINGS
CLASS 6A
No. 1 Ridge Point Panthers
No. 2 Summer Creek Bulldogs
No. 3 Bridgeland Bears
No. 4 The Woodlands Highlanders
No. 5 Atascocita Eagles
No. 6 Dickinson Gators
No. 7 Pearland Oilers
No. 8 North Shore Mustangs
No. 9 College Park Cavs
No. 10 Tomball Cougars
No. 11 Cy-Fair Bobcats
No. 12 Klein Collins Tigers
No. 13 Cy Woods Wildcats
No. 14 Shadow Creek Sharks
No. 15 Willis Wildkats
No. 16 Hightower Hurricanes
No. 17 Klein Bearkats
No. 18 Conroe Tigers
No. 19 Magnolia Bulldogs
No. 20 Cypress Springs Panthers
No. 21 Strake Jesuit Crusaders
No. 22 Jordan Warriors
No. 23 Cy Falls Eagles
No. 24 Kingwood Mustangs
No. 25 CE King Panthers
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CLASS 5A
No. 1 Randle Lions
No. 2 Iowa Colony Pioneers
No. 3 La Porte Bulldogs
No. 4 Angleton Wilcats
No. 5 Fort Bend Marshall Buffs
No. 6 Barbers Hill Eagles
No. 7 Dayton Broncos
No. 8 Huntsville Hornets
No. 9 Galveston Ball Tors
No. 10 Montgomery Bears
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PRIVATE SCHOOL RANKINGS
No. 1 St. Thomas Eagles
No. 2 TWCA Warriors
No. 3 Lutheran South Pioneers
No. 4 John Cooper School
No. 5 Episcopal Knights
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The Travis Tigers (2-0) needed to start off quickly with Mayde Creek, Katy Jordan, Randle, Hightower, and Ridge Point in the first five weeks of the season. Head coach Trey Sissom had his guys ready right out of the blocks.
“We knew what we had in front of us and I told the guys that we have to play our best football out of the gate,” Sissom said. “We had to get going now, and they have responded to the challenge so far.”
The Tigers knocked off Mayde Creek last week, 16-15, before taking down VYPE’s No. 12 Katy Jordan, 27-16, on Thursday night.
“Jordan is a great team and really huge,” Sissom laughed. “We just didn’t want to turn the ball over and leaned on our defense. We had a blocked FG and an interception for a touchdown by Davis Kinney (Northwestern-commit) to seal the game.”
Grant Merritt leads the defense up front, while Malcolm Graham handles the middle of the field at linebacker. Kinney and Oklahoma State commit Josiah Vilmael patrol the secondary.
“Grant is so dependable, and Malcolm doesn’t realize he’s a 6-foot-3, 235-pound full-grown adult out there playing with high schoolers,” Sissom laughed. “Our secondary is special.”
On offense, wide receivers David Brewer and Ethan Williams are the leaders on that side of the ball, while Adeleke Ajayi moves the chains at running back.
“We lost one of our guys at quarterback with a broken collarbone against Mayde Creek, so we are really coaching up the guys we’ve got and they are doing great. Ajayi has patiently waited his turn and is now the guy. He’s making the most of his time.”
Next up are the defending Class 5A state champion Randle Lions.
“It doesn’t get easier, but a lot of our guys have started since they were sophomores and nothing really phases them. They are just taking it a game at a time.”
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Pasadena’s Caryme Molina
By Doug Brown
Pasadena’s Caryme Molina has been a force on the court since she first suited up for the Eagles, and now as a senior, she takes center stage as our LOVB Spotlight Athlete.
A four-year varsity standout, Molina has put together one of the most impressive careers in Pasadena ISD volleyball history, surpassing 1,500 kills, 2,000 assists, and 1,500 digs.
That rare all-around production speaks volumes about her versatility, consistency, and relentless drive to win.
The daughter of longtime coach Carmen Martinez, Molina grew up around the game, developing an advanced volleyball IQ that sets her apart. Whether she’s running the offense, putting away points at the net, or anchoring the defense, she finds ways to elevate everyone around her.
Her leadership has been invaluable for a Pasadena program that is currently playing above the .500 mark and trending upward in district play.
Molina’s talents have not gone unnoticed at the next level. She recently committed to continue her career at UTEP, where she’ll bring her competitive fire and polished skill set to Conference USA.
For Pasadena, she remains the heartbeat of the Eagles — a player worth the price of admission and a true game-changer every time she steps on the court.
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