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Aldine ISD Feature: Passing It On

Joshua Koch
Feb 12, 2021

BEING A SENIOR COMES WITH ITS RESPONSIBILITIES.

Heading into November, Eisenhower veteran Patrick Punch understood his role. A different mindset would be required, leading by example for a younger team. "You have to come in and work every day and you have to take your work ethic to another level," he said. "You just have to step everything up."


Playing varsity basketball is the only thing Punch has ever known at Eisenhower. Since he stepped on campus at IKE, Punch has been up with the big boys, which can be a daunting transitioning from middle school to high school hoops. "I got better as it went along," Punch said reflecting on that freshman campaign. "I had teammates and coaches to get me better and get me ready for it. I've seen a lot of development since then."

Punch has worked his way up in the accolades section since that first year. As a freshman, Punch didn't get a nod for all-district teams. As a sophomore, he was second-team, all-district. Then, as a junior, he was a first-teamer, which naturally made him eye the District MVP award this season.

Growing athletically on the floor is recognized by the awards. But what does not show up in the stat book is his growth in leadership over the years. "When I was younger, I watched the people ahead of me and seeing how they did things for the program," Punch said. "When they left and I moved up, I just carried on what they did."

Punch, who dreams of playing college basketball and getting a degree in sports management, has left his mark at IKE. And he hopes his lessons passed on to the current underclassmen will be passed on for years to come.


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Future Backfield Duo of UT Football?

VYPE
26 Feb, 2021

Houston - Major recruiting news dropped in #txhsfb when nationally ranked recruit Rueben Owns out of El Campo High School committed to the Texas Longhorns.

The Black Unicorn To Austin TX 🤘🏾#HookEm @RuebenOwens2 @MikeWestHTX @TXStarsFootball pic.twitter.com/KXHsPcTsZO
— Rueben Owens ll #BlackUnicorn (@ii_rueben) February 26, 2021

Owens is the first commit for new head coach Steve Sarkisian in the 2023 Class, but when he arrives in Austin he will join Jaydon Blue, the No. 1 RB in the country in the Class of 2022, out of Klein Cain. Blue committed to the Longhorns earlier this month and welcomed Owens to the family on social media.

Join the family🤟🏾 https://t.co/nETsyrrv8P
— 23🏈 (@JaydonBlue) February 26, 2021

The #txhsfb recruiting landscape in Houston is hot. Texas A&M seems to be winning the recruiting battle in Houston, but the Longhorns made a huge splash in the commitment of Owens. If Longhorn fans want a glimpse of the future, be sure to check out Jaydon Blue and Rueben Owens this fall.

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VYPE 2021 Softball Preview: Private School No. 1 St. Agnes Academy

Joshua Koch
26 Feb, 2021
Billy Hicks enters year two leading the Tigers and should be excited about his team. With nine starters back from a year ago, including senior 3B/OF Ashley Burns (Trinidad State JC), the Tigers should be definite contenders again.
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VYPE 2021 Softball Preview: Private School No. 2 Episcopal

Joshua Koch
26 Feb, 2021

The Knights enter 2021 seeking the program's 11th crown and sixth in the last eight seasons. Caitlyn Cain is back for her third year as head coach and returns seven starters.

Shortstop Courtney Davis was on pace for a monster 2020 season ending with a .364 batting average and brings speed to the base paths. LeAnn Dromgoole is the ultimate utility player who pitches and can play any position on the field. She swings for the fences at the dish.

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