VYPE caught up with Challinyer Aguirre and Maria Ruiz Northbrook Powerlifting at the VYPE Spring Branch ISD Spring Media Day about the season and more!
Check out the interview below!
VYPE caught up with Challinyer Aguirre and Maria Ruiz Northbrook Powerlifting at the VYPE Spring Branch ISD Spring Media Day about the season and more!
Check out the interview below!
The featured standouts of the 2026–27 Jordan Warriors volleyball team.
The Jordan Warriors navigated one of the toughest districts in Texas last season, finishing second in the rugged Katy ISD race. Despite that accomplishment, an early playoff exit left a bitter taste and has provided plenty of motivation heading into 2026. Coach Jennifer Vaden’s squad, which went 29-12 a season ago, returns a talented core determined to make a deeper playoff run.
Leading the offense is Cooper Rolens, a first-team all-district pick and East Texas Baptist commit who ranks among the area's top distributors with no shortage of weapons at her disposal. Fellow first-team selection Allie Hodges returns as the team's leading kill producer, while junior Eti Osague (first-team) and Texas Southern-bound senior Jada Wright provide additional scoring punch on the pins.
In the middle, Caroline O'Shay serves as a steady presence at the net, while libero Jenilee Ngo (second-team all-district) anchors the back row, keeping balls off the floor and providing consistency on defense. Keep an eye on Victoria Marea Rojas, who has all the tools to emerge as a breakout performer this fall.
“We are going to run a faster offense and score more from the back row,” Vaden said. “We also want to serve the cover off the ball to create chaos.” With this much familiarity and starpower returning, the Warriors appear poised to challenge for a district title and make noise once the playoffs arrives.
The featured standouts of the 2026–27 Dawson Eagles volleyball team.
It was a historic season for the Dawson Eagles a year ago, as they advanced to the UIL 6A Division I State Finals and finished with an impressive 42-5 record. This year's squad will have a different look following the graduation of standout seniors Jenna Thedford (Texas A&M) and Avery Koonsen (Stephen F. Austin).
Longtime head coach Lauren Leth has also moved on to become a middle school principal. Enter the Taylor Frederick era. The former Dawson player and Manvel assistant takes over as head coach, tasked with building upon one of the state's premier volleyball programs.
Leading the way for the Eagles will be returning first-team all-district setter Alexa Koonsen, outside hitter Marley Ifems (second-team), libero Jenna Hussein (honorable mention), and middle blockers Ariel McDonald and Aniyah Jackson.
"Reestablishing our culture is our top priority this season, as we return only four varsity players," Frederick said. "Confidence and a team mentality are paramount, while trusting the process and trusting each other will be key to our success."
Despite the turnover, Dawson has enough talent and leadership in place to remain one of the area's teams to watch in 2026.

The Channelview Falcons are building momentum, and the future of the athletic department has never looked brighter.
Under the leadership of athletic director Damion Hopkins, Channelview is making a statement that it intends to compete across every sport. The biggest move came this offseason when the Falcons landed one of the most respected football minds in Texas, hiring Clarence McKinney as the program's next head coach.
The timing made the hire even more impressive.
Longtime head coach Averion Hurts announced his retirement late in the hiring cycle, leaving Hopkins with little time to find the right successor. Rather than settling, Channelview landed a coach whose résumé speaks for itself.
McKinney returns to the high school ranks after serving as the head coach at Texas Southern University and spending time as an assistant at Texas A&M, Houston and Arizona. Before his college career, he built powerhouse teams at Jack Yates High School, making him one of the most respected coaches in Texas football.
For Hopkins, bringing McKinney to Channelview wasn't just about hiring a football coach—it was about finding a leader capable of changing the trajectory of the entire program.
McKinney brings decades of experience, a reputation for developing talent and a proven ability to build winning cultures. His return to the sidelines has energized the Falcon community, creating excitement for what lies ahead.
Together, Hopkins and McKinney share a vision centered on accountability, discipline and giving student-athletes every opportunity to succeed both on and off the field. Their partnership represents a new chapter for Channelview athletics, one built on high expectations and a belief that the Falcons can compete with anyone.
VYPE's Matt Malatesta and Alex Hinson sat down with both Hopkins and McKinney to discuss the vision for Channelview athletics, the excitement surrounding the football program and why they believe the Falcons are only beginning their ascent.
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