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MLB DRAFT: Madden, Cowser to add more history to 2018 Cy Ranch squad

Joshua Koch
Jul 09, 2021

HOUSTON - No matter the competition, be it rock-paper-scissors, lifting weights, or a cross-fit challenge-type course, which included who could flip a monster truck tire the fastest in 15 yards; Colton Cowser and Ty Madden would go at it in high school.

"It was a best-of-three competition and the way they got after it you couldn't tell if it was Game 7 of the World Series or just a competition day in the fall," Cypress Ranch coach Corey Cephus said. "They're such good friends that they try and out-compete each other, outwork each other. It helps each of them get better. They love to compete."

That competitive spirit of the former Cy Ranch Mustangs has carried into the college level, Madden excelling at Texas, helping lead the Longhorns to the College World Series this spring, and Cowser at Sam Houston, and now it will head to the next level come Sunday.

Madden and Cowser are the projected No. 9 and No. 10 overall prospects in the 2021 MLB Draft and in the latest MLB Mock Draft, Madden is projected to be a Top 10 pick going No. 8 overall to the Angels.

"He was an exceptional high school pitcher and he just continued to improve," Cephus said. "The things he didn't like in high school he worked at it. He was inconsistent at strike-throwing and got better at it, his secondary pitches, he got better at it. His mentality on the mound of I'm going to be a force, he just continued to improve."

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On My Whistle Podcast | TXHSFB Week 2 Recap, New VYPE Houston Rankings

Matt Malatesta
Jackson DiPasquale
09 Sep, 2025

VYPE’s Matt Malatesta and Jackson DiPasquale are back to review and preview the Houston high school football scene as we roll into Week 3, and the storylines are already heating up.

The College Park Cavaliers have made headlines by climbing into the Top 10 after a hot start, proving they’re ready to hang with the area’s elite. Meanwhile, Klein Collins surged up the rankings thanks to a statement win over Willis, showing off their physical defense and depth. Their district-mates at Klein High are also grabbing attention, averaging over 60 points per game in their first two contests — an offensive explosion that has fans buzzing.

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STUDENT OF THE GAME: How Experience and Drive are Elevating Mendenhall, Alief Elsik

Matthew Ogle
09 Sep, 2025

Alief Elsik's Kaden Mendenhall

Bradley C. Collier (VYPE)

Before the lights come on and the stands begin to fill at Crump Stadium, Kaden Mendenhall has already done the work.

Hours before practice, long after the last whistle, and throughout an offseason built on intention—Elsik’s senior quarterback has been preparing not just for games, but for a season that could define his legacy.

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SILENT KILLER: Ridge Point's Johnson expected to thrive at center stage in 2025 // Powered by LOVB

Matthew Ogle
09 Sep, 2025

Ridge Point's Taylor Johnson

Bradley C. Collier (VYPE)

For much of her high school and club career, Taylor Johnson has operated just outside of the spotlight -- not for lack of talent, but because she's always played alongside other stars.

Now, entering her senior season at Ridge Point, the Iowa State-commit is ready to claim her space as a leading force on a team built for a deep playoff run.

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VYPE Live Lineup - Tuesday 9/9/25

VYPE Live Lineup - Tuesday 9/9/25

5:45PM - Volleyball: Lamar Consolidated vs. Terry

5:45PM - Volleyball: Lamar Consolidated vs. Terry

11AM - Football: Southwestern vs. Puget Sound

11AM - Football: Southwestern vs. Puget Sound

7PM - Football: Montgomery vs. Elgin

7PM - Football: Montgomery vs. Elgin

7PM - Football: Lake Creek vs. Strake Jesuit

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7PM - Football: Cedar Ridge vs. Hutto

7PM - Football: Manor New Tech vs. Akins

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VYPE Live Lineup - Friday 9/5/25

VYPE Live Lineup - Friday 9/5/25

7PM - Football: East View vs. Belton

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7PM - Football: Cedar Park vs. Huntsville

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7PM - Football: Liberty Hill vs. El Paso Eastlake

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7PM - Football: Austin High vs. Buda Johnson

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