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Sam Rayburn knocked off Pasadena Memorial in a tight game over the break.
The Texans are playing just over .500 ball, while the Mavs are looking for a spark to get to even.
Some of the stars of 2025-26 Cypress Woods Baseball
There’s little debate at this point: Tomball is the real deal. In the short term, the Cougars have navigated an arduous district slate, going unbeaten in 15-6A against formidable rivals like Magnolia West, Klein Oak, and Klein Collins. In the broader scope of the spring, THS boasts an astonishing 32-0-1 record, is regarded as one of the top teams in the nation, and appears on a fast track toward yet another State Tournament appearance.
Still, the postseason has a way of leveling the field—meaning no opponent will be taken lightly, a reality Tomball understands as well as anyone.
All things considered, Atascocita (28-4) and Cy Woods (29-2) aren’t far behind, boasting exceptionally balanced rosters, strong coaching staffs, and recent experience in what it takes to go the distance. The same holds true for defending 6A Division II champion Kingwood (22-8-1), a group defined more by resilience and resolve than sheer dominance.
Katy (27-2-1), Memorial (24-6), and Magnolia West (24-7) emerge as early favorites, while Strake Jesuit (25-5-1), Bridgeland (24-8-1), Oak Ridge (23-7), Cy Ranch (25-7-1), and Pearland (24-8-1) round out a deep field of challengers in Conference 6A.
In 5A, Kingwood Park (18-8-1) is on a mission to return to Dell Diamond, while Crosby (25-7-1), Friendswood (19-9), Baytown Sterling (21-10), and Barbers Hill (24-8) anchor an expansive field of contenders.
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*Second section denotes current record according to MaxPreps and/or txhighschoolbaseball.com
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VYPE Houston Top 25 Baseball Rankings (6A-4A) -- End of Regular Season (April 2026)
1. Tomball Cougars (6A) -- 32-0-1 // 16-0 in District 15-6A
2. Atascocita Eagles (6A) -- 28-4 // 13-1 in 23-6A
3. Cypress Woods Wildcats (6A) -- 29-2 // 14-0 in 16-6A
4. Katy Tigers (6A) -- 27-2-1 // 15-1 in 19-6A
5. Kingwood Mustangs (6A) -- 22-8-1 // 12-2 in 23-6A
6. Memorial Mustangs (6A) -- 24-6 // 13-1 in 17-6A
7. Magnolia West Mustangs (6A) -- 24-7 // 13-3 in 15-6A
8. Strake Jesuit Crusaders (6A) -- 25-5-1 // 11-1 in 20-6A
9. Bridgeland Bears (6A) -- 24-8-1 // 11-3 in 16-6A
10. Katy Taylor Mustangs (6A) -- 24-6-1 // 13-3 in 19-6A
11. Oak Ridge War Eagles (6A) -- 23-7 // 16-0 in 13-6A
12. Cypress Ranch Mustangs (6A) -- 25-7-1 // 11-3 in 16-6A
13. Kingwood Park Panthers (5A) -- 18-8-1 // 10-2 in 18-5A
14. Pearland Oilers (6A) -- 24-8-1 // 15-1 in 22-6A
15. The Woodlands Highlanders (6A) -- 24-7-1 // 13-3 in 13-6A
16. Clear Creek Wildcats (6A) -- 24-5 // 12-2 in 24-6A
17. Crosby Cougars (5A) -- 25-7-1 // 10-2 in 18-5A
18. Grand Oaks Grizzlies (6A) -- 20-8-2 // 11-5 in 13-6A
19. Friendswood Mustangs (5A) -- 19-9 // 10-2 in 20-5A
20. Baytown Sterling Rangers (5A) -- 21-10 // 10-4 in 19-5A
21. Klein Oak Panthers (6A) -- 19-12 // 10-6 in 15-6A
22. Barbers Hill Eagles (5A) -- 24-8 // 9-5 in 19-5A
23. Tompkins Falcons (6A) -- 19-12-2 // 10-6 in 19-6A
24. Dickinson Gators (6A) -- 20-7-1 // 10-4 in 24-6A
25. Aldine Mustangs (14-6A) -- 21-5-3 // 14-0 in 14-6A
Others to Watch/Honorable Mentions: Montgomery Bears (17-5A), Willis Wildkats (13-6A), Dobie Longhorns (22-6A), Lake Creek Lions (17-5A), Iowa Colony Pioneers (20-5A), Summer Creek Bulldogs (23-6A), Goose Creek Memorial Patriots (23-6A), Ridge Point Panthers (21-6A), Stratford Spartans (17-6A), Cinco Ranch Cougars (19-6A), Clear Lake Falcons (24-6A), Dawson Eagles (22-6A), Dayton Broncos (18-5A), Klein Collins Tigers (15-6A), Clear Springs Chargers (24-6A), La Porte Bulldogs (20-5A), Cy-Fair Bobcats (17-6A)
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The Woodlands have State Title hopes next week
The stage is set for a showdown.
The UIL Boys State Golf Tournament tees off next week at White Bluff Golf Course, and Class 6A is loaded with contenders.
Power programs like Westlake High School, Lake Travis High School, Memorial High School and The Woodlands High School headline the field.
“This is a new course for everyone, so that will be interesting,” The Woodlands coach Eric Noski said. “It’s going to be a really competitive two days, and anyone can get hot at the right time.”
The Woodlands enters as a dangerous dark horse after sweeping district and regional titles. The Highlanders are led by seniors Tripp Depoy, Cooper Paull and Abhay Duggal, along with standout sophomore Anthony Butt. Duggal claimed both district and regional individual titles, while Depoy (Colorado State signee) and Paull (Gonzaga signee and 2024 State Champion) bring elite experience to the lineup.
The program has history, too—The Woodlands last won a state title in 2012.
Defending team champion Westlake returns after winning last year’s rain-shortened tournament, with Memorial finishing runner-up, followed by Lake Travis and The Woodlands.
Individually, all eyes will be on Asher Vargas of Grand Oaks High School, who looks to defend his state title.
Walnut Grove won Class 5A, while Lake Creek won silver.
Two days. One course. Plenty of contenders.
Who gets hot at the right time? ⛳🔥
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