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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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KINGS OF THE NORTH: No. 4 Klein Oak Has Something Special Brewing in Region II

Matt Malatesta
13 Nov, 2026

The featured standouts of the 2026-27 Klein Oak Panthers basketball team.

Photo by Matt Powell (VYPE)

No. 4 — Klein Oak Panthers

The throne as Kings of the North belongs to Klein Oak — and the Panthers have no intention of surrendering it.

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SET...HUT: No. 5 Shadow Creek Brings Football Talent to the Hardwood

Matt Malatesta
13 Nov, 2026

The featured standouts of the 2026-27 Shadow Creek Sharks basketball team.

Photo by Matt Powell (VYPE)

No. 5 — Shadow Creek Sharks

The Sharks are back — and they could be downright dangerous.

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GOLD STATUS: Charlie Jones Has Built an Elite Culture at No. 6 Jordan

Matthew Ogle
13 Nov, 2026

The featured standouts of the 2026-27 Katy Jordan Warriors basketball team.

Photo by Dana Strange (VYPE)

No. 6 — Jordan Warriors

There’s little debate that Jordan knows how to deliver in the postseason.

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TRENDING
VYPE Live Lineup - Friday 11/13/26

VYPE Live Lineup - Friday 11/13/26

7:30PM | NFHS – 6AD1 Football Bi-dist.: Bowie vs. Round Rock

7:30PM | NFHS – 6AD1 Football Bi-dist.: Bowie vs. Round Rock

2PM | NFHS – 5AD2 Football Bi-dist.: Tomas vs. Pflugerville

2PM | NFHS – 5AD2 Football Bi-dist.: Tomas vs. Pflugerville

7PM | NFHS – 6AD1 Football Bi-dist.: Vandegrift vs. Bridgeland

7PM | NFHS – 6AD1 Football Bi-dist.: Vandegrift vs. Bridgeland

7PM | NFHS – 5AD1 Football Bi-dist.: Anderson vs. Southside

7PM | NFHS – 5AD1 Football Bi-dist.: Anderson vs. Southside

GAMES

VYPE Live Lineup - Friday 11/13/26

VYPE Live Lineup - Friday 11/13/26

VYPE Live Lineup - Thursday 11/12/26

VYPE Live Lineup - Thursday 11/12/26

10:30AM -  SBMA |  JV 7on7 SILVER Bracket

10:30AM - SBMA | JV 7on7 SILVER Bracket

10:30AM - SBMA |  Varsity Flag SILVER Bracket

10:30AM - SBMA | Varsity Flag SILVER Bracket

9AM -  SBMA | JV Flag SILVER Bracket

9AM - SBMA | JV Flag SILVER Bracket

9AM - SBMA |  Fresh Flag SILVER Bracket

9AM - SBMA | Fresh Flag SILVER Bracket

VYPE Central Texas Game of the Week Preview: Regents vs. Second Baptist

VYPE Central Texas Game of the Week Preview: Regents vs. Second Baptist

7PM - SPC 4A Football Championship: Epsicopal vs. Kinkaid

7PM - SPC 4A Football Championship: Epsicopal vs. Kinkaid

12PM - SBMA |  Varsity 7on7 GOLD Bracket

12PM - SBMA | Varsity 7on7 GOLD Bracket

12PM -  SBMA | JV 7on7 GOLD Bracket

12PM - SBMA | JV 7on7 GOLD Bracket

10:30AM -  SBMA |  Varsity Flag GOLD Bracket

10:30AM - SBMA | Varsity Flag GOLD Bracket

10:30AM -  SBMA | JV Flag GOLD Bracket

10:30AM - SBMA | JV Flag GOLD Bracket

9AM -  SBMA | Fresh Flag GOLD Bracket

9AM - SBMA | Fresh Flag GOLD Bracket

11AM - Football: Southwestern vs. Centre College

11AM - Football: Southwestern vs. Centre College

7PM | NFHS – 6AD1 Football Bi-dist.: Davis vs. Grand Oaks

7PM | NFHS – 6AD1 Football Bi-dist.: Davis vs. Grand Oaks

7PM | NFHS – 6AD1 Football Bi-dist.: Nimitz vs. The Woodlands

7PM | NFHS – 6AD1 Football Bi-dist.: Nimitz vs. The Woodlands

7PM | NFHS – 5AD2 Football Bi-dist.: Montgomery vs. Dayton

7PM | NFHS – 5AD2 Football Bi-dist.: Montgomery vs. Dayton

7PM | NFHS – 5AD2 Football Bi-dist.: Lake Creek vs. Texas City

7PM | NFHS – 5AD2 Football Bi-dist.: Lake Creek vs. Texas City

7PM | 6AD1 Football: Randle vs. A&M Consolidated [AUDIO]

7PM | 6AD1 Football: Randle vs. A&M Consolidated [AUDIO]

7PM | NFHS – 5AD2 Football Bi-dist.: Dallas Hillcrest vs. Hallsville

7PM | NFHS – 5AD2 Football Bi-dist.: Dallas Hillcrest vs. Hallsville

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