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2021 VYPE Awards: Public School Women's Swimmer of the Year Finalists

VYPE
Jun 18, 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 Women's Swimmer of the Year!

SWIMMER OF THE YEAR FINALIST: Cory Shanks, Clear Creek​

Clear Creek's girls' swimming and diving team won its fourth straight District 24-6A title last weekend. Cory Shanks stole the show, winning the 50 and 100-yard freestyle. She then went on to win state. The Tennessee signee has a big future in the sport... can you say future Olympian?

SWIMMER OF THE YEAR FINALIST: Paige Taber, The Woodlands

Paige Taber moved in from California to The Woodlands and helped lead the Highlanders to a state title. She finished fourth in the 200-yard IM at 2:04.38 and won silver in the 100-yard backstroke at 55.57.

She helped in the relays to win the title and will return for her senior year in 2021-22.

SWIMMER OF THE YEAR FINALIST: Alexis Newman, Kingwood

Photo from twitter.com (@khsswimdive)

Alexis Newman is just a junior at Kingwood High School and she has verbally committed to Arizona after her exploits in the sport. She won the Texas UIL 6A state 100 backstroke and set a record at the Bill Walker Pool record of 54.76. She also contributed to Kingwood's 3rd-place 200 medley relay (24.92 butterfly leg) and 6th-place 400 free relay (54.08 anchor).

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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Whataburger Team of the Week: FB Marshall Girls Track and Field Program

Matthew Ogle
07 May, 2025

After a season filled with high expectations and dominant performances, the Fort Bend Marshall Girls Track & Field team delivered when it mattered most—claiming the UIL Class 5A State Championship this past weekend at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin.

Led by head coach Shahira Ehiemua, the Buffaloes lived up to their billing as title contenders, posting a team score of 60 points to edge out second-place Red Oak by six.

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BREAKING: Ridge Point Three-Star OL Hugh Smith Commits To Arkansas

Jackson DiPasquale
07 May, 2025

Ridge Point three-star offensive lineman Hugh Smith has been one of the most recruited prospects in the city of Houston and today has locked in his commitment.

The 6’5 330lb OL has committed to Arkansas over Houston, and Arizona State among others.

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PRIME TIME: The 5 Most Intriguing Matchups in this week of UIL Baseball/Softball Playoffs

Matthew Ogle
06 May, 2025

Some of the stars of 2024-25 Pearland Baseball

Bradley C. Collier (VYPE)

The stage is set for an exciting slate of playoff matchups across the state, with many series expected to be tightly contested.

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GAMES

VYPE Live Lineup - Thursday 5/8/25

VYPE Live Lineup - Thursday 5/8/25

7PM | NFHS - 3A D2 Area Baseball 1-Game: Stockdale vs. Jourdanton

7PM | NFHS - 3A D2 Area Baseball 1-Game: Stockdale vs. Jourdanton

6PM | NFHS - 4A D1 Area Baseball 1-Game: Celina vs. Life Waxahachie

6PM | NFHS - 4A D1 Area Baseball 1-Game: Celina vs. Life Waxahachie

7PM | NFHS - 5A D2 Area Baseball G1: Mesquite Poteet vs. Midlothian Heritage

7PM | NFHS - 5A D2 Area Baseball G1: Mesquite Poteet vs. Midlothian Heritage

7PM | NFHS - 5A D1 Area Baseball G1: Melissa vs. Frisco Reedy

7PM | NFHS - 5A D1 Area Baseball G1: Melissa vs. Frisco Reedy

7PM | NFHS - 2A D2 Region IV Semifinal Softball 1-Game: Milano vs. Shiner

7PM | NFHS - 2A D2 Region IV Semifinal Softball 1-Game: Milano vs. Shiner

7PM | NFHS - 2A D2 Area Baseball G1: Milano vs. Bartlett

7PM | NFHS - 2A D2 Area Baseball G1: Milano vs. Bartlett

7PM | NFHS - 2A D1 Area Baseball G1: Mumford vs. Johnson City

7PM | NFHS - 2A D1 Area Baseball G1: Mumford vs. Johnson City

5PM | NFHS - 5A D2 Area Baseball G1: Liberty Hill vs. Eagle Pass Winn

5PM | NFHS - 5A D2 Area Baseball G1: Liberty Hill vs. Eagle Pass Winn

7PM | NFHS - 6A D2 Area Baseball G1: Dripping Springs vs. SA Clark

7PM | NFHS - 6A D2 Area Baseball G1: Dripping Springs vs. SA Clark

VYPE Live Lineup - Wednesday 5/7/25

VYPE Live Lineup - Wednesday 5/7/25

5PM | NFHS - 5A D1 Area Baseball G1: Anderson vs. Victoria East

5PM | NFHS - 5A D1 Area Baseball G1: Anderson vs. Victoria East

4PM - 5A D2 Area Baseball G1: Randle vs. Weiss

7PM - POLL Pee Wee Semifinal #2:

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7:30PM - POLL Majors Semifinal #2: Red Sox vs. Blue Jays

7:30PM - POLL Minors Semifinal #2: Hot Rods vs. Bananas

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