VYPE caught up with Laura McCullough Head Coach of Klein Collins girls soccer at their VYPE Winter 2022 Media day talking about last year, up coming season and more!!
Check out the interview below!!
VYPE caught up with Laura McCullough Head Coach of Klein Collins girls soccer at their VYPE Winter 2022 Media day talking about last year, up coming season and more!!
Check out the interview below!!
In a season susceptible to distractions and lingering doubt from critics, North Shore’s focus never wavered down the stretch. That resolve was on full display this past weekend at AT&T Stadium, where the Mustangs outlasted longtime adversary Duncanville to claim the UIL 6A Division I crown.
For two heavyweights known for lighting up the scoreboard, Saturday’s 10–7 final felt uncharacteristic, yet oddly fitting for a rivalry that has grown increasingly inevitable in December. This marked the programs’ sixth meeting on the championship stage, and once again, margins were razor-thin.
Both defenses dictated the tempo from the opening kick, making points a premium throughout. The first half ended in a scoreless gridlock, defined by physical exchanges and disciplined execution on both sides. Field position mattered. Mistakes were magnified.
Head coach Willie Gaston was understandably overcome with emotion at the final whistle, as this championship carried its own weight. Not only did it mark his first title since taking over his alma mater two seasons ago, but it also validated a program eager to remind audiences of its supremacy.
The breakthrough finally came late in the third quarter. Senior quarterback Kaleb Maryland (Utah State signee) stepped up in a collapsing pocket and delivered a strike downfield, finding senior wideout Jaylen Bocard for a 44-yard touchdown. North Shore later added a fourth-quarter field goal to extend the margin to two scores.
Duncanville responded with 5:33 remaining, cutting the deficit to 10–7 on a 32-yard trick play connection between Trenton Yancey and tight end Zach Turner. But when the moment demanded resolve, North Shore’s defense stood firm, forcing a turnover on downs in the closing seconds to seal the victory.
Senior Za’Qwaun Nunn anchored the defensive front with a dominant performance, tallying eight tackles and two sacks while consistently disrupting the pocket. Junior defensive back Tony Guillory was everywhere, finishing with 10 tackles and a pivotal red-zone interception on Duncanville’s opening drive—an effort that earned him State Defensive MVP honors.
While Maryland and Bocard—named Offensive MVP—rightfully drew headlines, senior tailback Hezekiah Johnson quietly delivered a vital performance, grinding out 93 rushing yards in a game dictated by toughness and field position.
When all was said and done, North Shore closed the 2025 campaign at 14–2, securing its sixth state championship—and once again affirming why the Mustangs remain the standard.
That’s a wrap.
The 2025 high school football season came to a close at the State Championships inside AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
More than 120,000 fans packed the venue over the weekend, witnessing elite competition and unforgettable performances on the sport’s biggest stage.
VYPE’s Matt Malatesta, Matthew Ogle, and Alex Hinson break down everything they saw — from championship winners to standout players who stole the spotlight.
Check out the full recap and analysis.
The 2025 VYPE Holiday Invitational tips off next week, featuring a full slate of elite programs — several with UIL State Championship aspirations.
State-ranked Seven Lakes headlines the two-day event on December 29–30. The Spartans boast a loaded roster, led by Nazir Price (UTSA commit) and Isaiah Santos, one of the nation’s top recruits.
Games will be split across two premier venues:
Recent champions highlight the tournament’s pedigree. Veterans Memorial (Corpus Christi) captured the VYPE Holiday Invitational crown in 2024, while St. Francis Episcopal is fresh off a TAPPS 4A State Championship in 2024, a TAPPS 3A title in 2023, and the SPC Championship in 2024.
Several local standouts will be on display. Dickinson’s TroyNelle Belle is averaging 23 points per game as the Gators emerge as one of the top teams in Space City. Klein Oak continues its breakout season behind sophomores Marcus Eppsand Tyrie Wooten, while Tompkins is paced by standout Carter Shipman.
Stay tuned for coverage, highlights, and standout performances throughout the tournament.
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