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The stars of 2025-26 Fort Bend Marshall Basketball
Alex Hinson (VYPE)
Seven Lakes (25-0) has been the model of consistency, rolling into January unbeaten behind a balanced rotation that has made nightly adjustments nearly impossible for opponents. Atascocita (16-6) remains close behind, with its only local blemish coming in a one-point loss to the Spartans in the season opener.
Just below that tier, Pearland (21-2), Dickinson (18-5), and Klein Oak (19-3) have surged through district play and now look well-positioned to secure league titles, setting the stage for deep playoff pushes if current form holds.
Elsewhere in the classification, depth across the rankings continues to stand out. Cypress Falls has quietly established itself as a steady district leader, while Shadow Creek’s athleticism and experience have kept it firmly in the mix.
North Shore, after a challenging non-district slate, appears to be rounding into form as games tighten, and Grand Oaks has proven capable of making timely runs when momentum swings. The middle of the rankings remains fluid, with several teams capable of reshuffling the order as district races intensify.
In 5A, continuity and timing have been key themes. Fort Bend Marshall (17-7) has picked up right where it left off last March, using its postseason experience to navigate early district play with confidence.
Friendswood (20-7) and Iowa Colony (19-6) are tracking on parallel paths, each showing resilience and balance while eyeing a critical stretch that could decide district positioning. Baytown Sterling (20-5) and Madison (16-5) have emerged as welcome surprises, flashing upside that suggests neither will be an easy out come playoff time.
The private school ranks remain headlined by proven power. Second Baptist (21-2) continues to overwhelm opponents behind elite production and depth, while Houston Christian’s near-perfect (27-1) campaign has kept it squarely in championship conversations. With programs like Kinkaid and Episcopal lurking, however, little is guaranteed as the season moves toward its final act.
As district races tighten, the coming weeks promise clarity—and plenty of volatility—across every classification.
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Seven Lakes Spartans
Matt Powell (VYPE)
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VYPE Houston Updated Boys Basketball Rankings -- January 2026
6A TOP-20
1. Seven Lakes Spartans -- 25-0 // 8-0 in District 19-6A
2. Atascocita Eagles -- 16-6 // 4-0 in 23-6A
3. Pearland Oilers -- 21-2 // 7-0 in 22-6A
4. Dickinson Gators -- 18-5 // 4-0 in 24-6A
5. Klein Oak Panthers -- 19-3 // 7-0 in 15-6A
6. Cypress Springs Panthers -- 20-4 // 3-1 in 16-6A
7. Cypress Falls Eagles -- 16-5 // 4-0 in 17-6A
8. North Shore Mustangs -- 19-5 // 3-1 in 23-6A
9. Shadow Creek Sharks -- 14-6 // 6-1 in 22-6A
10. Hightower Hurricanes -- 19-5 // 3-1 in 21-6A
11. Grand Oaks Grizzlies -- 17-8 // 6-1 in 13-6A
12. Fort Bend Travis Tigers -- 19-4 // 3-1 in 21-6A
13. Katy Jordan Warriors -- 16-8 // 4-3 in 19-6A
14. Tompkins Falcons -- 17-6 // 5-2 in 19-6A
15. Clear Brook Wolverines -- 19-5 // 1-3 in 24-6A
16. Heights Bulldogs -- 19-5 // 3-0 in 18-6A
17. The Woodlands Highlanders -- 16-6 // 6-1 in 13-6A
18. Summer Creek Bulldogs -- 12-9 // 3-1 in 23-6A
19. College Park Cavaliers -- 17-9 // 5-2 in 13-6A
20. Clear Springs Chargers -- 15-8 // 3-1 in 24-6A
Others to Watch: Strake Jesuit Crusaders (20-6A), Katy Tigers (19-6A), Cypress Woods Wildcats (16-6A), Cinco Ranch Cougars (19-6A), Alief Taylor Lions (20-6A), C.E. King Panthers (23-6A), Clear Lake Falcons (24-6A), Dawson Eagles (22-6A), FB Elkins Knights (21-6A), Cypress Ranch Mustangs (16-6A), Foster Falcons (20-6A), Clements Rangers (21-6A), Humble Wildcats (23-6A), Westside Wolves (18-6A)
5A TOP-5
1. Fort Bend Marshall Buffalos -- 17-7 // 4-0 in District 22-5A
2. Friendswood Mustangs -- 20-7 // 3-1 in 20-5A
3. Iowa Colony Pioneers -- 19-6 // 3-0 in 20-5A
4. Baytown Sterling Rangers -- 20-5 // 2-2 in 19-5A
5. Madison Marlins -- 16-5 // 7-0 in 21-5A
Others to Watch: Angleton Wildcats (20-5A), Barbers Hill Eagles (19-5A), La Porte Bulldogs (20-5A), West Fork Gators (18-5A), Crosby Cougars (18-5A)
1. Second Baptist Eagles (TAPPS-5A) -- 21-2
2. Houston Christian Mustangs (SPC-4A) -- 27-1
3. St. Thomas Episcopal Saints (TAPPS-4A) -- 18-7
4. The Kinkaid School Falcons (SPC-4A) -- 23-5
5. Episcopal Knights (SPC-4A) -- 16-7
Others to Watch: Westbury Christian Wildcats (TAPPS-4A), TWCA Warriors (TAPPS-5A), FBCA Eagles (TAPPS-5A)
Summer Creek's Addison Martin & Kennedy Simpson
Matt Powell (VYPE)
If there’s a district that best embodies volatility and depth, it’s 22-6A. Dawson, Shadow Creek, and Manvel have turned league play into a weekly chess match, with Dawson currently holding a narrow edge thanks to a pivotal head-to-head win and tiebreaker positioning. That race, much like several others across the region, appears destined to be decided late.
Elsewhere in 6A, competitive groupings have emerged in 19-6A, 17-6A, and 16-6A, where parity reigns supreme. Seven Lakes remains a fixture near the top, while Cy Creek and Cy Springs continue to assert themselves through balanced play. Hightower, Klein Collins, and C.E. King round out a tier of programs capable of disrupting any bracket draw, given their athleticism and depth.
In Class 5A, Barbers Hill has wasted little time reestablishing itself as a force capable of another State run. The Eagles’ 23-3 start includes several wins over 6A competition, underscoring just how transferable their success has been. La Porte and Iowa Colony remain firmly in the mix, while Montgomery and Porter headline a group of early contenders still finding their ceiling.
On the private school side, Kinkaid appears to be on a familiar trajectory. The Falcons sit in strong position as SPC-4A play unfolds, though Houston Christian looms with a roster built to challenge that path.
As district races tighten and stakes rise, the separation between contenders and pretenders will only grow clearer in the weeks ahead.
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Dawson Eagles
Isaiah Vela (VYPE)
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VYPE Houston Updated Girls Basketball Rankings -- January 2026
6A TOP-20
1. Summer Creek Bulldogs -- 20-4 // 6-0 in District 23-6A
2. Dawson Eagles -- 26-2 // 8-1 in 22-6A
3. Shadow Creek Sharks -- 23-3 // 8-1 in 22-6A
4. Hightower Hurricanes -- 20-3 // 5-1 in 21-6A
5. Seven Lakes Spartans -- 22-6 // 8-1 in 19-6A
6. Manvel Mavericks -- 24-4 // 7-2 in 22-6A
7. Klein Collins Tigers -- 20-4 // 9-0 in 15-6A
8. C.E. King Panthers -- 23-5 // 5-1 in 23-6A
9. Cypress Creek Cougars -- 22-5 // 6-0 in 17-6A
10. Cypress Springs Panthers -- 13-8 // 6-0 in 16-6A
11. Grand Oaks Grizzlies -- 19-4 // 9-0 in 13-6A
12. Cypress Lakes Spartans -- 22-4 // 5-1 in 16-6A
13. Katy Jordan Warriors -- 18-5 // 7-2 in 19-6A
14. Katy Taylor Mustangs -- 22-4 // 7-2 in 19-6A
15. Memorial Mustangs -- 19-7 // 5-1 in 17-6A
16. Katy Tigers -- 17-8 // 6-3 in 19-6A
17. Cypress Falls Eagles -- 18-6 // 4-2 in 17-6A
18. Clear Falls Knights -- 20-6 // 5-1 in 24-6A
19. Fort Bend Travis Tigers -- 20-6 // 6-0 in 21-6A
20. North Shore Mustangs -- 16-8 // 5-1 in 23-6A
Others to Watch: The Woodlands Highlanders (13-6A), Langham Creek Lobos (16-6A), Cypress Ranch Mustangs (16-6A), Alief Elsik Rams (20-6A), Deer Park Deer (24-6A), Klein Oak Panthers (15-6A), Fulshear Chargers (20-6A), Kingwood Mustangs (23-6A), Tomball Cougars (15-6A), Clear Creek Wildcats (24-6A), Stratford Spartans (17-6A), Pearland Oilers (22-6A),Conroe Tigers (13-6A), Foster Falcons (20-6A)
5A TOP-5
1. Barbers Hill Eagles -- 23-3 // 6-0 in District 19-5A
2. La Porte Bulldogs -- 21-6 // 5-1 in 20-5A
3. Montgomery Bears -- 19-6 // 4-1 in 17-5A
4. Porter Spartans -- 15-6 // 4-0 in 18-5A
5. Iowa Colony Pioneers -- 15-12 // 4-1 in 17-5A
Others to Watch: Galveston Ball Tornadoes (20-5A), Spring Woods Tigers (21-5A), Baytown Sterling Rangers (19-5A), Friendswood Mustangs (20-5A)
1. The Kinkaid School Falcons (SPC-4A) -- 19-5
2. Houston Christian Mustangs (SPC-4A) -- 16-4
3. The Village School Vikings (TAPPS-6A) -- 18-5
4. Second Baptist Eagles (TAPPS-5A) -- 16-5
5. The John Cooper School Dragons (SPC-3A) -- 12-6
Others to Watch: Concordia Lutheran Crusaders (TAPPS-6A), Episcopal Knights (SPC-4A), St. John XXIII Lions (TAPPS-6A), Bay Area Christian Broncos (TAPPS-5A)
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