• Home
  • Texas
  • Kansas
  • Louisiana
  • Alabama
  • Arkansas
  • Mississippi
  • New England
  • Communities
  • Log in
Subscribe to Magazine

VYPE Insider

LOG INSIGN UP

Welcome Back

Sign in to comment to your favorite stories, participate in your community and interact with your friends.

Your password needs to be at least 8 characters and one number.

No account? Create one
Houston Methodist
Markets:
  • Texas
    • Houston
    • DFW
    • Austin
    • San Antonio
    • West TX
    • Panhandle
    • The Valley
    • SETX
    • Deep East
    • Central TX
    • Private Schools
  • Alabama
  • Arkansas
  • Kansas
  • Louisiana
    • Public Schools
    • Private Schools
  • Mississippi
  • Oklahoma
  • Varsity Hype
  • VYPE Media
  • VYPE Live
  • VYPE U
  • Video
  • Magazine
  • Recruiting
  • Photos
  • Polls
  • Shop
  • Events
  • Scores
  • VYPE Campus
  • Home
  • State
  • City
  • Type

VYPE Countdown to Kickoff 2022: District 17-6A Preview

Dennis Silva II
Aug 16, 2022

There are three legitimate threats for the district championship.

Reigning champ Jersey Village returns loaded to defend its throne. Stratford had a breakout season last year and has the talent on both sides of the ball to make some serious noise.

Cy-Fair waded through the waters of a youth movement in fine fashion and is hungry to return the gold trophy to Cypress. Memorial and Cypress Creek are no slouches, and we’ve got an inkling that this could be the year Northbrook breaks through.

CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE PHOTOS

CLICK HERE TO ORDER THE MAGAZINE

PREVIOUS DISTRICT PREVIEWS (2022)

- 13-6A Preview
- 14-6A Preview
-
15-6A Preview
- 16-6A Preview


PRESEASON RANKINGS
Jersey Village Falcons
Stratford Spartans
Cy-Fair Bobcats
Memorial Mustangs
Cypress Creek Cougars
Cypress Ridge Rams
Northbrook Raiders
Spring Woods Tigers

VYPE PRESEASON AWARDS
MOST VALUABLE PLAYER:
Rashon Estes, Jersey Village
OFFENSIVE MVP: Nash Rankin, Stratford
DEFENSIVE MVP: Cooper King, Stratford
BREAKOUT PLAYER OF THE YEAR:Trey Owens, Cy-Fair
SLEEPER TEAM:Cypress Creek

  


JERSEY VILLAGE FALCONS

The Falcons return 17 starters (10 offense) from an undefeated district champion that went 11-1 and finished as an Area finalist. Coach David Snokhaus enters his 26th year at the helm of the program and will have plenty of talent in year No. 27. Pacing the spread offense is junior QB Adam Tran (2,062 yards, 16 TDs), senior WR Arbrie Carter (558 yards, 5 TDs receiving; 144 yards, 4 TDs rushing) and senior RB Rashon Estes (1,322 yards, 20 TDs; 252 yards, 2 TDs receiving). Senior OL Reagan Gill (SMU-commit, 6-foot-5, 310) and Mateo Ortiz (6-foot-2, 305) are three-year and two-year starters, respectively. Stirring Jersey Village’s 4-2-5 defense are senior 6-foot-2, 190-pound OLB Freddie Hudson (60 tackles, 2 INTs, 2 sacks), senior DB Chris Noble (51 tackles, 6 INTs), senior DB Darius Johnson (7 INTs), senior LB Francisco Zamaripa (45 tackles) and junior 6-foot-1, 230-pound DE Malik Slone (4 sacks). Snokhaus said experience is a strength but concerns are depth and health.

STRATFORD SPARTANS

Stratford is on the rise, returning 13 starters (7 offense) from a 10-2 team that lost to Katy in the Area playoffs. It was the first time the Spartans won at least 10 games since 2015. The offense has the chance to be special. Senior Nash Rankin (2,742 yards, 26 TDs; 200 yards, 6 TDs rushing) is back to call the shots. His primary target will be sophomore

WR Luke Rives (1,021 yards, 9 TDs), who broke some program receiving records last year. Senior 6-foot-4, 235-pound TE and Baylor-commit Hawkins Polley (426 yards, 5 TDs) and senior WR Jake Brand (561 yards, 3 TDs) add to what will be a lethal receiving corps. Senior 6-foot-4, 245-pound OL Hudson Perroni is catching more and more attention on the recruiting radar. Senior 5-foot-11, 220-pound LB Cooper King (95 total tackles, 6 sacks) and senior 6-foot-2, 235-pound DL Hunter Jones (10 tackles for a loss) make for a dynamic pass-rushing duo.

CY-FAIR BOBCATS

After going 10-2 and winning a district title in 2020, Cy-Fair had a bit of a reloading season in 2021 with only six starters back. Despite a considerable number of sophomores seeing varsity time, the Bobcats still went 7-4 last year and won a playoff game. As a result of the youth movement, 15 starters are back, including nine on defense. Offensively, sophomore 6-foot-4, 200-pound QB Trey Owens (1,677 yards, 15 TDs) leads the pack, and he’ll have a pair of strong WRs in junior 6-foot-2, 185-pound Owen Carter (493 yards, 6 TDs) and senior Kyle Chambers (481 yards, 4 TDs). Defensively is where Cy-Fair will star, however, thanks to a plethora of playmakers led by senior DE Ethan Anderson (13 tackles for loss, 5 sacks), junior 6-foot-2, 195-pound DE Cole Link (11 tackles for loss, 5 sacks) and sophomore 6-foot-3, 240-pound DL Landon Rink (9 tackles for loss, 4 sacks). The run game and secondary will be initial points of concern for Cy-Fair.

MEMORIAL MUSTANGS

Memorial had a solid year last season and returns 10 starters (5/5) from a 7-5 Area finalist. The offense starts with junior 6-foot-2, 195-pound QB Chase Goodwin (1,301 yards, 13 TDs), who will be taking snaps full time for the first time. He’s a Columbia-commit. Senior WR Kyle Siblik (772 yards, 16.1 yards per catch, 8 TDs) and senior RB Ethan Spears (524 yards, 12 TDs) are big-time weapons on the perimeter and in the backfield. Those three could be a potent trio, even more so with senior 6-foot-5, 320-pound OL Max Wang and junior Jack Ramsey steadying the front. Memorial’s defensive anchors are senior LB Grayson Lincecum (106 tackles, 11 tackles for loss, 3 sacks) and senior DB Tyler Frankenfield (45 tackles, 2 INTs). Junior Luke Boehm is a potential breakout star who can make plays on either side of the ball.

CYPRESS CREEK COUGARS

Cypress Creek saw the opposite end of the spectrum last year. After going 4-6 and making it to the playoffs in 2020, the Cougars went 4-6 and saw themselves on the outside looking in last season. The Cougars return 16 starters (8/8). They will have the offensive juice, after averaging 34.3 points last year behind the prolific performances of junior QB Brad Jackson (2,791 yards, 29 TDs), junior RB Dominic Ramirez (650 yards, 6 TDs rushing; 517 yards, 5 TDs receiving) and sophomore WRs Jamon Richardson (449 yards, 14 yards per catch, 4 TDs) and Rashod Richardson (220 yards, 12.2 yards per catch, 5 TDs). Defense is where Cy Creek needs to get going after surrendering 41.6 points per game last season. There’s got to be more help around junior stalwarts Gavaun Washington (DE) and Keshawn Lamont (DB). Junior LB Deon Washington and senior LB Geramiah Smith could be the answer.

CYPRESS RIDGE RAMS

The Rams have a lot of question marks as 10 starters (5/5) return from a 2-8 campaign but there are intriguing pieces. The offensive line is in good hands with junior Jeremy Barajas, 6-foot-3, 360-pound junior Braylon Williams and 6-foot-7, 340-pound freshman Reginald Lee. The Rams’ top skill player is senior RB Joe Gaines III (333 yards, 2 TDs), who also has the versatility to be effective in the slot. No one is set yet at quarterback. On the defensive side, 6-foot-3, 210-pound senior LB Emiliano Soldevilla (54 tackles, 1 sack) might be the most athletic player on the team and is a special teams dynamo because of his penchant for blocking kicks.

NORTHBROOK RAIDERS

“We may not be able to compete physically with some other schools, but we’re always going to put our best out there,” third-year coach Andres Gomez said. “The scoreboard does not define who we are. It defines where we are.” And despite going winless for the second straight year, Gomez is confident the Raiders are making progress. Northbrook had four games last year where it was within a touchdown in the fourth quarter. It lost another game in double OT. There’s promise. In all, 13 starters (8 offense) are back, including senior LB Angel Reyes, senior WR Marquell Hannah, junior LB Dade Delva, senior OL Charley Belloso, junior DE Julian Cruz, junior QB Brandon Dillard, junior WR Daniel Espinoza and junior WR NJ Swinney. Gomez expects to be better overall on defense, and the skill positions on offense will be more experienced. Concerns are depth and size in the trenches on both sides of the ball.

SPRING WOODS TIGERS

The Tigers graduated 24 lettermen and return just 13 from a 4-6 team last season. Ten starters (5/5) are back. There is experience on both sides of the ball along the lines. Offensively, senior 6-foot-1, 280-pound OL Isaac Gutierrez, junior 6-foot-4, 220-pound OL Jairo Martinez and senior 6-foot-3, 23-pound OL Isaiah Dunbar are formidable up front. There will be a new QB following the graduation of three-year starter Isaiah McKnight. Junior Derek Loflin could prove to be a consistent contributor out of the backfield. He has the versatility to also be a factor on defense if need be. Speaking of defense, senior tackle Matt Emerson is the rock. Also keep an eye on junior DB Michael Davila and junior RB Roderick Bunton.

cy-faircy-fair isdcypress creekcypress ridgedistrict 17-6ahouston high school footballhouston high school sportsjersey villagememorialnorthbrookspring branch isdspring woodsstratfordvype houston high school sportstexas high school footballtxhsfbdistrict 17-6a preview

THE PLAYMAKERS: Victory Season, powered by UTMB Health

Matthew Ogle
14 May, 2025

The 2025 TAPPS-D2 State MVP, Lutheran South Academy's Grant Burns

Jamey Wright (VYPE)

The South Houston area is loaded with talented athletes who give it there all in their respective fields of play.

Welcome to the VYPE Playmakers powered by UTMB Health, where we’re highlighting five standouts from this past week who stole the headlines.

Read More...Read Less
texas high school softballtexas high school baseballtexas high school track and fielduil softballuil softball playoffsprivate school sportsprivate school baseballtapps baseballtapps state championsuil track & fielduil state championsclear springs softballeryn politelutheran south academylutheran south academy baseballlsalsa baseballgrant burnsangleton softballlily solizuil baseballuil baseball playoffsclear lake baseballevan mihalyiowa colony track & fieldiowa colony track and fieldjeremy garnervype houston high school sportshouston high school sportsutmb healthutmb playmakersutmb

GOLDEN GIRLS: Atascocita's Maxwell twins becoming national track stars

Matt Malatesta
14 May, 2025

Mia and Mariah Maxwell are the “It” girls in Greater Houston track and field. Maybe in the nation.

The Atascocita High School twins dominated the Class 6A State Track Meet a week ago, and their heroics are still buzzing around track and field circles.

Read More...Read Less
houston high school track and fieldtexas high school sportstexas high school track and fieldatascocita track and fieldmia maxwellmariah maxwellstate track and fieldcinderellakendrick lamartxhsfbtrack and fielduil state track meethumble isd athleticsatascocita high schoolhouston high school sports

VYPE Coaches Corner: Conroe Softball Coach Rachelle Harris

VYPE
14 May, 2025

Conroe softball is having an incredible year on the diamond, winning the District with a 15-1 record and now in the UIL 6A DI Region II Final.

VYPE's Matt Malatesta caught up with coach Rachelle Harris to talk about Conroe's season and their upcoming Regional Final matchup against Waco Midway!

conroeconroe high schoolconroe high school athleticsconroe isdconroe isd athleticsconroe softballconroe tigersconroe tigers softballhouston high school sportsrachelle harristexas high school softballtxhssbvype houston high school sports
TRENDING
VYPE DFW Boys Soccer Player Of The Year Fan Poll

VYPE DFW Boys Soccer Player Of The Year Fan Poll

JACK OF ALL TRADES: Factor sees his stock rising as a tri-sport athlete for FW Country Day

JACK OF ALL TRADES: Factor sees his stock rising as a tri-sport athlete for FW Country Day

VYPE DFW 2025 Girls Soccer Player Of The Year Fan Poll

VYPE DFW 2025 Girls Soccer Player Of The Year Fan Poll

Grapevine, Boswell head into playoffs as top teams in DFW; rankings, brackets

Grapevine, Boswell head into playoffs as top teams in DFW; rankings, brackets

VYPE Coaches Corner: Conroe Baseball Coach Jeff Raymer

VYPE Coaches Corner: Conroe Baseball Coach Jeff Raymer

GAMES

VYPE Live Lineup - Thursday 5/15/25

VYPE Live Lineup - Thursday 5/15/25

6:30PM | NFHS - 6A D2 Softball Reg. III Semifinal G1: Humble Kingwood vs. Clear Creek

7PM | NFHS - 5A D2 Baseball Reg. I Semifinal G1: Frisco Wakeland vs. Corsicana

7PM | NFHS - 5A D1 Baseball Reg. II Semifinal G1: Frisco Reedy vs. Midlothian

7PM | NFHS - 6A D1 Baseball Reg. II Semifinal G1: Waco Midway vs. Conroe

6PM | NFHS - 5A D2 Softball Reg. IV Final G1: Rouse vs. Liberty Hill

7PM | NFHS - 6A D2 Softball Reg. IV Final G1: Cedar Ridge vs. Dripping Springs

6PM | NFHS - 5A D1 Baseball Reg. III Semifinal G1: Anderson vs. Lake Creek

7:30PM | NFHS - 6A D2 Baseball Reg. IV Semifinal G1: Dripping Springs vs. Laredo Alexander

7PM | NFHS - 6A D1 Baseball Reg. IV Semifinal G1: Buda Johnson vs. Round Rock

VYPE Live Lineup - Sunday 5/11/25

VYPE Live Lineup - Sunday 5/11/25

3PM | 6PM - Football: Vandegrift Spring Game

3PM | 6PM - Football: Vandegrift Spring Game

7PM - POLL Juniors Winner’s Bracket Semifinal #1: Braves vs. White Sox

2PM - TGHSLL D1 State Championship G3: Hockaday vs. Woodlands

11:30AM - TGHSLL D2 State Championship G2: Highland Park vs. Lovejoy

11:30AM - TGHSLL D2 State Championship G2: Highland Park vs. Lovejoy

VYPE Live Lineup - Saturday 5/10/25

VYPE Live Lineup - Saturday 5/10/25

4PM - Poll Majors Championship, Game 2: Dodgers vs. Bluejays

4PM - Poll Majors Championship, Game 2: Dodgers vs. Bluejays

9AM - TGHSLL D3 State Championship G1: Cedar Park vs. Alamo Heights

6:30PM - POLL Pee Wee Championship: Irish vs. Tigers

6:30PM - POLL Pee Wee Championship: Irish vs. Tigers

VYPE Live Lineup - Thursday 5/8/25

VYPE Live Lineup - Thursday 5/8/25

Join the #VYPETEAM

Get up to date news from all over the country! 

FROM THE WEB
VYPE DFW 2022 Preseason Public School Softball Player of the Year Fan Poll presented Sun & Ski Sports

VYPE DFW 2022 Preseason Public School Softball Player of the Year Fan Poll presented Sun & Ski Sports

VYPE DFW Private School Marching Band of the Year Fan Poll presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors

VYPE DFW Private School Marching Band of the Year Fan Poll presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors

VYPEU: Photo Gallery Creek win vs Spring Woods

VYPEU: Photo Gallery Creek win vs Spring Woods

WELCOME TO VYPE INSIDER

WELCOME TO VYPE INSIDER

VYPE Houston Friday Night Lights Scoreboard (9.3.21): Atascocita ends Allen's 122-game home winning streak, Full Scoreboard

VYPE Houston Friday Night Lights Scoreboard (9.3.21): Atascocita ends Allen's 122-game home winning streak, Full Scoreboard

CONNECT WITH US
Connect With Us
Copyright Ⓒ VYPE - All rights reserved.
Privacy Policy - Terms and Conditions - Board Directory