VYPE caught up with Eisenhower High School Baseball Coach Tarryn Barnes at the 2024 Aldine ISD Spring Media Day, discussing the upcoming season and more.
Check out the interview below!
The featured standouts of the 2026–27 Bellville Brahmas volleyball team.
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The Bellville Brahmas remain one of the premier programs in Class 4A volleyball. After finishing 36-14 overall, a perfect 10-0 in district play, and advancing to the 2025 State Semifinals, Bellville once again enters the season with championship aspirations. Tenured head coach Susan Brewer has built a winning culture that has made the Brahmas a perennial contender, and 2026 should be no exception.
The biggest challenge will be replacing first-team all-state honoree Rebecca Lucksinger, who served as the centerpiece of the program over the past several seasons. Her production and leadership will be difficult to replace, meaning Bellville will likely lean on a collective effort rather than a single go-to star.
Offensively, the Brahmas still bring plenty of firepower. Kinleigh Dinges and Bailey Locke lead the attack on the pins, while middle blockers Shelby Mercer and Brooke Berglund provide a strong presence at the net on both sides of the ball. Defensively, the back row is anchored by Anna Lischka and Summer Anderson, two standout defensive specialists who excel at extending rallies and frustrating opposing hitters.
With a balanced roster, a strong defensive foundation, and a sustained tradition of success, Bellville has the pieces and familiarity to stay firmly in the Class 4A state title conversation.
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The Lake Creek Lions were named the VYPE Whataburger Team of the Year after capturing their fourth UIL State Championship in Austin. Coached by Candyce Carter, the Lions defeated the Fort Worth Brewer Lady Bears 6-5 in a thrilling 5A Division II title matchup, closing their impressive season with a 40-1 record.
The Lions' championship run included stellar performances from standouts like Madalyn Davis and pitcher Sara Wiggins. This recent title win marks an incredible stretch for the Lake Creek softball program, claiming four of the last five 5A state championships.
What will they do for an encore in 2027?
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The North Shore Mustangs earned the Whataburger Team of the Year honors from VYPE after winning their sixth UIL State Championship in December 2025 by defeating Duncanville.
The VYPE honor recognized the Mustangs' incredible playoff run under head coach Willie Gaston, which culminated in another state banner for the program.
After dropping two games in the regular season to South Oak Cliff and Summer Creek, the ‘Stangs roared through the playoffs to get on top of the state rankings again.
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