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2021 VYPE Awards: Public School Men's Golfer of the Year Finalists

VYPE
Jun 22, 2021

It is awards season here at VYPE!

We welcome you to the Countdown to the 2021 VYPE Awards presented by Houston Methodist Orthopedics & Sports Medicine. Over the next two weeks, we will be unveiling the finalists for the player of the year awards. Team and Coach of the Year awards will be announced LIVE during the Fourth Annual VYPE Awards.


The winners will be honored in a one-hour virtual show on Sunday, June 27 at 6 p.m. on VYPE Houston's website, Twitter account and on the VYPE Texas Facebook page and YouTube Channel! It will be an event to get dressed up for and to tune in to as it will be an evening full of special moments!

Let us get it started! Here are the finalists for Public School Men's Golfer of the Year!

GOLFER OF THE YEAR FINALIST: Alex Papayoanou, The Woodlands

The Woodlands' Alex Papayoanou had a score of 2-under 142 to tie for seventh and lead the Highlanders to a fourth-place finish at the UIL Class 6A Boys State Golf Tournament. Papayoanou shot a 2-under 70 in Monday's first round and followed that up with a 72 on Tuesday. The Woodlands finished with a team score of 588, just one stroke short of a podium finish as Austin Vandegrift shot 587 for third.

GOLFER OF THE YEAR FINALIST: Jeffrey Zatorski, Memorial

Jeffrey Zatorski is a two-year captain of Memorial High School's golf program. He earned first-team all-state honors from the Texas Association of Golf Coaches (TAGC) during the 2019-20 season and is the No. 7-ranked player in the state of Texas for the 2021 cycle. He's committed to the University of Texas.

He won the Regional Tournament this spring and tied for 11th at state.

GOLFER OF THE YEAR FINALIST: Bowen Ballis, College Park

College Park was led by freshman Bowen Ballis all season. He finished second at the district tourney firing a two-day score of 143 (71-72). He finished tied for 14th at state as a freshman. Wow, what a future he has in front of him.

Houston Methodist Orthopedics & Sports Medicine is Houston's leading provider of orthopedic services, from sports medicine to joint replacement. Houston Methodist offers comprehensive diagnostic, treatment and rehabilitative services with a high standard of excellence for elite athletes, active adults and student athletes. Houston Methodist serves as the official health care provider for the Houston Texans, Houston Astros, Rice Athletics, Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™, Houston Ballet, Houston Symphony and Houston Grand Opera.

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PROVED IT: Kingwood captures program's inaugural title, defeating Forney in the 6A-D2 State Final

Matthew Ogle
02 Jun, 2025

Kingwood's Addy Sheppard & Mia Gagliardi cap off their high school careers as State Champions

Matthew Ogle (VYPE)

On a scorching Saturday at Red & Charline McCombs Field, the Kingwood Mustangs did something no other team in program history had accomplished before: they hoisted the UIL 6A-Division II State Championship trophy.

With a 4-1 victory over Forney, Kingwood capped off a dominant 34-4-1 season and a perfect postseason run, delivering the school its first-ever softball state title in its fifth overall tournament appearance.

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EARNED, NOT GIVEN: Lake Creek SB takes home the 5A-D2 State Title, marking their 3rd in 4 years

Matthew Ogle
31 May, 2025
Matthew Ogle (VYPE)

Perfection is hard to come by in any sport. But for the Lake Creek Lions, it’s beginning to look like tradition.

With a dominant 12-1 victory over Hallsville in the UIL 5A-Division 2 State Championship game, Lake Creek secured its third state title in the last four seasons and completed a flawless 37-0 campaign.

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SISTER, SISTER: Clear Springs Softball is home to rare trifecta of siblings in starting lineup

Matthew Ogle
30 May, 2025

Clear Springs' Brynley & Brooke Colianni

Photo provided by Brynley Colianni

In a sport defined by trust, timing, and team chemistry, the Clear Springs Chargers have found a secret weapon hiding in plain sight: family.

This season, the Chargers have made history, reaching the UIL 6A-D1 State Final for the first time in program history.

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VYPE Live Lineup - Saturday 5/31/25

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7PM | NFHS - 5A D2 BB State Semifinal G1 & G2: Liberty Hill vs. Kingwood Park

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4:30PM & 7:30PM | NFHS - 2A D2 BB State Semifinal G1 & G2: Stamford vs. Collinsville

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1PM | NFHS - 6A D2 BB State Semifinal G3: Dripping Springs vs. Kingwood

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VYPE Live Lineup - Wednesday 5/28/25

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3PM | NFHS - 3A D2 BB State Semifinal G3: Thrall vs. Orange Grove

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Women: AFHC Royals vs. Athenians SC

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VYPE Live Lineup - Saturday 5/24/25

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Men: AFHC Royals vs. Houston FC

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VYPE Live Lineup - Thursday 5/22/25

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