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FORE! TWCA wins first-ever state golf title

Matt Malatesta
May 05, 2021

When you hit into the group ahead of you, you yell, "FORE!"

Well, The Woodlands Christian Academy did just that as the Warriors won state for the first time in school history in May.


Remember, the Warriors moved up from Class 4A to Class 5A entering the school year and they don't have a senior in their Top 5.

But coach Jonathan McNeese has seen this program building for the past four years.

"When I started coaching four years ago, my sophomores were seventh-graders," McNeese said. "The way they were developing and growing, you could just see it. Then we had a few kids move in and it's all come together."

  


Last year, COVID struck and the Warriors weren't able to strike at their first title. They took full advantage of their opportunity at Cottonwood Creek in Waco.

"Last year, our motto was 'Get Better Together," he said. "It carried over to this season. If we are competing and pushing each other in practice every day, we all get incrementally better. When you all get better, the team gets better."

The formula worked.

Jack Usner (68, 71) won the TAPPS 5A individual title by three shots and Aaron Pounds (68, 77) finished tied for third. Ethan Bridges, Jake Maggert, and Sam McClure rounded out the Top 5.

"Everyone battled through some tough conditions on the course and it was mentally draining for everyone," McNeese said. "But they persevered and got the title."

To get that first state title is taxing. It's surreal and it took TWCA a minute to realize what they had done.

"It took a while until it sunk in for the guys," he said. "It was something we were expected to do. Now, to actually do it, it wasn't until we were on the bus and having dinner last night that it clicked. And to think these guys have a few more opportunities at it is special."

Now, TWCA is the hunted instead of the hunters. That change in mentality fuels the Warriors as they are looking for more.

"Look, these guys have goals beyond TWCA," he said. "But what I like is that these guys don't settle. The (state) expectation is still there and they are interested in building a legacy… something they can look back on that they started 10 or 15 years from now. They relish the challenge and will fight and battle it out every day."

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VYPE HOU Boy's Wrestler Of The Year Fan Poll

VYPE
27 Mar, 2025
Photo provided by College Park Head Coach

The Greater Houston area hosted the UIL State Wrestling Tournament, where several locals showed up.

College Park’s Caio Aron, College Park and Logan Milsaps took home gold, while Shane Trotter, of Katy, Logan Soileau of Langham Creek, Luca Rios of College Park and Jared Remington, Clear Creek took silver in their respective events.

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LOOKING THE PART: Grand Oaks' Smith emerging as QB prospect

Matt Malatesta
27 Mar, 2025

Grand Oaks' QB Grant Smith

By Bradley Collier

Grant Smith has all the measurables at 6-foot-4, 210 pounds. He has a big arm, strong leadership qualities, and excels in the classroom. Now, the question is—can he put it all together on the field and lead Grand Oaks to its first-ever playoff appearance?

The Class of 2026 quarterback is coming off a strong season, throwing for over 2,000 yards with 24 touchdowns and just three interceptions. Expectations are high.

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BRACKETOLOGY: Previewing the Top Clashes of H-Town Soccer in the Regional Semis

Matthew Ogle
27 Mar, 2025

The stars of 2024-25 Ridge Point Girls Soccer

Alex Hinson (VYPE)

With a trip to the Regional Finals on the line, here’s a look at some of the more enticing matchups taking place in Round 3 of the UIL Soccer Playoffs.

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ROAD LESS TRAVELED: Kingwood Brown's rise to national recruit has been a journey

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VYPE COACHES CORNER: Concordia Lutheran Baseball Coach Royce Kennedy

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UP, UP, AND AWAY: Cannon Shooting His Shot On Track, Football Field

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7:30PM - Baseball: Vandegrift vs. McNeil

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6PM - Softball: Taylor vs. Elsik

7:30PM - Baseball: Manor New Tech vs. Northeast

7:30PM - Baseball: Manor New Tech vs. Northeast

6:30PM - Softball: MacArthur vs. Nimitz

6:30PM - Softball: MacArthur vs. Nimitz

7PM - Baseball: Liberty Hill vs. Lockhart

7PM - Baseball: Liberty Hill vs. Lockhart

5:45PM - Baseball: Fulshear vs. Foster

5:45PM - Baseball: Fulshear vs. Foster

7PM - Softball: Fredericksburg vs. Canyon Lake

7PM - Softball: Fredericksburg vs. Canyon Lake

7PM - Baseball: Fredericksburg vs. Bandera

7PM - Baseball: Fredericksburg vs. Bandera

7PM - Baseball: Cedar Park vs. Leander

7PM - Baseball: Cedar Park vs. Leander

7PM - Baseball: Buda Johnson vs. Schertz Clemens

7PM - Baseball: Buda Johnson vs. Schertz Clemens

7PM - Baseball: Bowie vs. Dripping Springs

7PM - Baseball: Bowie vs. Dripping Springs

7PM - Baseball: Austin High vs. Westlake

7PM - Baseball: Austin High vs. Westlake

7PM - Baseball: Anderson vs. Cedar Creek

7PM - Baseball: Anderson vs. Cedar Creek

6:30PM - Girls Lacrosse: Regents vs. Bowie JV

6:30PM - Girls Lacrosse: Regents vs. Bowie JV

VYPE Live Lineup - Tuesday 3/25/25

VYPE Live Lineup - Tuesday 3/25/25

6PM | 8PM | NFHS - 5A D1 Girls and Boys Soccer Area: WT White vs. Midlothian

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VYPE Live Lineup - Monday 3/24/25

VYPE Live Lineup - Monday 3/24/25

7PM - Baseball: Vandegrift vs. Vista Ridge

7PM - Baseball: Vandegrift vs. Vista Ridge

6PM - Baseball: Taylor vs. Hastings

6PM - Baseball: Taylor vs. Hastings

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