VYPE caught up with Lake Creek Coach Sarah Simmons at the Lake Creek Girls Basketball 2023 Winter Media Day, discussing the upcoming season and more!
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Harold Perkins of Cy Park could have his name called at NFL Draft
From the front cover of VYPE Magazine to the bright lights of college football, Greater Houston has long been a pipeline for elite talent. Now, a new wave of stars with local roots are positioning themselves as potential 2026 NFL Draft prospects.
They hope to follow the path of Houston products like Jalen Hurts, CeeDee Lamb, Donovan Jackson and Jaylen Waddle — players whose journeys began on the youth and high school fields of the Bayou City before rising to the national stage.
Here are some Greater Houston standouts who could hear their names called next.
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IN ORDER OF DRAFT POTENTIAL
AJ Haulcy – Fort Bend Marshall – LSU
Harold Perkins – Cypress Park – LSU
Jaeden Roberts – North Shore – Alabama
Albert Regis – La Porte – Texas A&M
Caleb Douglas – Hightower – Texas Tech
Noah Thomas – Clear Springs – Georgia
Dillon Bell – Kinkaid – Georgia
PJ Williams – Dickinson – SMU
Bryce Foster – Katy Taylor – Kansas
Kyron Drones – Shadow Creek – Virginia Tech
Ryan Niblett – Eisenhower – Texas
Denver Harris – North Shore – UNLV
Kam Dewberry – Atascocita – Alabama
Malick Sylla – Katy – Mississippi State
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For Lexi Brookman, the journey to Texas hockey hasn’t exactly been typical.
Originally from Canada, Brookman moved south during her sophomore year and enrolled at Grand Oaks High School — a major culture shift both on and off the ice.
“Moving from Canada to Texas was definitely a change,” she said with a laugh.
But the biggest surprise? She didn’t stop playing hockey.
In fact, she leaned into it.
Brookman competes in boys hockey — holding her own against the competition while continuing to develop into one of the toughest players on the ice. Her talent and toughness have already earned her a future opportunity at University of Arkansas, where she is committed to play women’s hockey.
Before that chapter begins, however, Brookman has unfinished business in Texas.
She currently suits up with players from The Woodlands High School, helping power a roster chasing a Texas state championship.
Different country. Different culture. Same relentless edge.
VYPE’s Matt Malatesta sat down with one of the toughest girls in the State of Texas — and Lexi Brookman is proving that barriers are meant to be broken. 🏒
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COOL, CALM AND COLLECTED: Alief Taylor’s Calderon Poised to Shape Program’s Turning Point
04 Mar, 2026
MOMENTUM AND BELIEF ARE BEGINNING TO TAKE SHAPE AT ALIEF TAYLOR AS THE LIONS MOVE TOWARD A NEW SEASON — AND EVER CALDERON FIGURES TO BE RIGHT IN THE MIDDLE OF IT.
Contributing on both the mound and in the infield, Calderon heads into his senior season at a pivotal moment for the ball club. The Lions are still working to reestablish themselves in the district conversation, but the team has an opportunity to start piecing wins together under first-year head coach Arthur Jenkins.
The game has not always been part of Calderon’s life, but once it entered the picture, it quickly became a driving force.
“Baseball first became a passion of mine when I watched the 2017 Astros win the World Series, which made me want to start playing,” Calderon said. “I’m usually a competitive person, so my drive to be the best has kept me in that pursuit.”
That fandom still shows today, with Calderon citing Astros stars Jeremy Peña, Yordan Álvarez, and Jose Altuve among the players he has admired.
Like many young athletes, Calderon’s early years came with growing pains.
“It hasn’t been easy, but I’ve been able to trust in my ability more as the years have gone by,” Calderon said. “Going from middle school ball to high school varsity as a freshman, I was very nervous. But the more I played, I just got used to the rhythm.”
That confidence culminated in one of the defining moments of his high school career a year ago – a campaign that saw the RHP receive an all-district honorable mention.
“There have been multiple highlights in my time at Alief Taylor,” Calderon said. “But I’d have to say that my favorite one was throwing a perfect-game shutout last season against Willowridge. Moments like those don’t come often, so you have to savor it when they do.”
From a team standpoint, Calderon has a clear picture in mind as the Lions look to get a competitive streak started.
“It starts with discipline and commitment,” he said. “We have the dependable players we need to win, so this is our chance to start putting it together with a new coach.”
As for what comes next, Calderon remains focused on both his athletic and professional future.
“Hopefully, I can begin to get scouted for baseball and start to make a career out of it,” he said. “If not, the plan is to go to a trade school, get a certification in HVAC, and go right into the job field.”
But in the short term, Calderon’s attention remains on the season ahead — defined by opportunity.
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