VYPE caught up with Klein Oak High School Swimming Coach Kyle Subda at their 2023-24 Winter/Spring Media Day, discussing the upcoming season and more.
Check out the interview below!
VYPE caught up with Klein Oak High School Swimming Coach Kyle Subda at their 2023-24 Winter/Spring Media Day, discussing the upcoming season and more.
Check out the interview below!
The Travis Tigers (2-0) needed to start off quickly with Mayde Creek, Katy Jordan, Randle, Hightower, and Ridge Point in the first five weeks of the season. Head coach Trey Sissom had his guys ready right out of the blocks.
“We knew what we had in front of us and I told the guys that we have to play our best football out of the gate,” Sissom said. “We had to get going now, and they have responded to the challenge so far.”
The Tigers knocked off Mayde Creek last week, 16-15, before taking down VYPE’s No. 12 Katy Jordan, 27-16, on Thursday night.
“Jordan is a great team and really huge,” Sissom laughed. “We just didn’t want to turn the ball over and leaned on our defense. We had a blocked FG and an interception for a touchdown by Davis Kinney (Northwestern-commit) to seal the game.”
Grant Merritt leads the defense up front, while Malcolm Graham handles the middle of the field at linebacker. Kinney and Oklahoma State commit Josiah Vilmael patrol the secondary.
“Grant is so dependable, and Malcolm doesn’t realize he’s a 6-foot-3, 235-pound full-grown adult out there playing with high schoolers,” Sissom laughed. “Our secondary is special.”
On offense, wide receivers David Brewer and Ethan Williams are the leaders on that side of the ball, while Adeleke Ajayi moves the chains at running back.
“We lost one of our guys at quarterback with a broken collarbone against Mayde Creek, so we are really coaching up the guys we’ve got and they are doing great. Ajayi has patiently waited his turn and is now the guy. He’s making the most of his time.”
Next up are the defending Class 5A state champion Randle Lions.
“It doesn’t get easier, but a lot of our guys have started since they were sophomores and nothing really phases them. They are just taking it a game at a time.”
Pasadena’s Caryme Molina
Pasadena’s Caryme Molina has been a force on the court since she first suited up for the Eagles, and now as a senior, she takes center stage as our LOVB Spotlight Athlete.
A four-year varsity standout, Molina has put together one of the most impressive careers in Pasadena ISD volleyball history, surpassing 1,500 kills, 2,000 assists, and 1,500 digs.
That rare all-around production speaks volumes about her versatility, consistency, and relentless drive to win.
The daughter of longtime coach Carmen Martinez, Molina grew up around the game, developing an advanced volleyball IQ that sets her apart. Whether she’s running the offense, putting away points at the net, or anchoring the defense, she finds ways to elevate everyone around her.
Her leadership has been invaluable for a Pasadena program that is currently playing above the .500 mark and trending upward in district play.
Molina’s talents have not gone unnoticed at the next level. She recently committed to continue her career at UTEP, where she’ll bring her competitive fire and polished skill set to Conference USA.
For Pasadena, she remains the heartbeat of the Eagles — a player worth the price of admission and a true game-changer every time she steps on the court.
With the Fall season already underway, it is officially our busiest time of the year, especially due to the number of campus-coordinated media days on our schedule.
Recently, our team traveled to The Woodlands HS for their 2025 Football Media Day.
We caught up with Highlander HC Jim Rapp, talking about the 2025 season and more, Check out the interview below!
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