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VYPE Cover Story: Hometown Legend - El Campo's Owens ready to leave lasting legacy

Joshua Koch
Aug 23, 2022
By Juan Deleon | Special to VYPE

WALKING AROUND A TOWN THAT BOASTS A POPULATION JUST NORTH OF 12,000 PEOPLE, RUEBEN OWENS II – THE NATION’S NO. 1 RUNNING BACK IN THE CLASS OF 2023 – KNOWS HE MUST ALWAYS SET A GOOD EXAMPLE WITH HIS PLAY ON THE FIELD FOR THE HOMETOWN EL CAMPO RICEBIRDS AND HOW HE CARRIES HIMSELF IN THE COMMUNIT Y JUST 75 MILES SOUTHEAST OF DOWNTOWN HOUSTON.

Owens II knows how important football is to this small Texas town.

“El Campo, it’s a small town but it’s real big on football,” he said.

People, especially young kids look up to the four-star Louisville-commit. Owens knows his impact on the next generation. This summer, in between taking official visits and playing 7-on-7, Owens added a new title to his resume – coach.

“I know the kids love being around me, they want to learn and play ball,” Owens II said about coaching Little League football this summer. “I want to teach them some things that can help them at the next level.

“When I was younger, it was just the coaches. I remember being a Little Bird, good days. It’s a lot of fun. The kids they learn pretty fast. A lot of them have some talent.”

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VYPE HOU 2025 Preseason Volleyball Outside Hitter Of The Year Fan Poll

VYPE
09 Jul, 2025

As the Volleyball season is quickly approaching, it's time for fans to pick who they believe should have the honor of being the VYPE HOU Public School Pre-Season Volleyball Outside Hitter Of The Year! Be sure to get your vote in!

Vote until 11:59 pm on Wednesday, July 16th.

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ROLL THE TAPE: Fort Bend ISD 2025 Cheer Hype Video

VYPE
08 Jul, 2025

There is so much fun to be had at a VYPE Media Days!

From team and individual pictures, social media shout-outs and video interviews, it is all there for the student-athletes to feel like a superstar.

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BREAKING: 2026 Randle three-star LB Noriel ‘Pacman’ Dominguez commits to TCU

Jackson DiPasquale
07 Jul, 2025

2026 Randle (Texas) three-star linebacker Noriel ‘Pacman’ Dominguez announces his commitment to TCU.

The three-star linebacker commits to the Horned Frogs over the local Houston Cougars among others.

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VYPE SATX 2025 Preseason Volleyball Setter Of The Year Fan Poll

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VYPE SATX Softball Player Of The Year Fan Poll

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VYPE DFW 2025 Preseason Volleyball Setter Of The Year Fan Poll

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VYPE SATX Baseball Player Of The Year Fan Poll

Heaven Bound Christian League Exposure Camp Highlights

Heaven Bound Christian League Exposure Camp Highlights

GAMES

Men: AFHC Royals vs. Corpus Christi FC

Men: AFHC Royals vs. GFI

Men: AFHC Royals vs. GFI

Men: AFHC Royals vs. Lonestar SC

Men: AFHC Royals vs. Lonestar SC

Women: AFHC Royals vs. Lonestar SC

Women: AFHC Royals vs. Lonestar SC

VYPE Live Lineup - Saturday 5/31/25

VYPE Live Lineup - Saturday 5/31/25

Women: AFHC Royals vs. Lonestar San Antonio

Women: AFHC Royals vs. Lonestar San Antonio

Men: AFHC Royals vs. AC Houston Sur

Men: AFHC Royals vs. AC Houston Sur

7PM | NFHS - 5A D2 BB State Semifinal G1 & G2: Liberty Hill vs. Kingwood Park

7PM | NFHS - 5A D2 BB State Semifinal G1 & G2: Liberty Hill vs. Kingwood Park

4:30PM & 7:30PM | NFHS - 2A D2 BB State Semifinal G1 & G2: Stamford vs. Collinsville

4:30PM & 7:30PM | NFHS - 2A D2 BB State Semifinal G1 & G2: Stamford vs. Collinsville

VYPE Live Lineup - Friday 5/30/25

VYPE Live Lineup - Friday 5/30/25

VYPE Live Lineup - Thursday 5/29/25

VYPE Live Lineup - Thursday 5/29/25

1PM | NFHS - 6A D2 BB State Semifinal G3: Dripping Springs vs. Kingwood

1PM | NFHS - 6A D2 BB State Semifinal G3: Dripping Springs vs. Kingwood

VYPE Live Lineup - Wednesday 5/28/25

VYPE Live Lineup - Wednesday 5/28/25

3PM | NFHS - 3A D2 BB State Semifinal G3: Thrall vs. Orange Grove

3PM | NFHS - 3A D2 BB State Semifinal G3: Thrall vs. Orange Grove

Women: AFHC Royals vs. Athenians SC

Women: AFHC Royals vs. Athenians SC

VYPE Live Lineup - Saturday 5/24/25

VYPE Live Lineup - Saturday 5/24/25

Men: AFHC Royals vs. Houston FC

Men: AFHC Royals vs. Houston FC

KNIGHT MOVES: Regents School of Austin Football plans for 2026 coaching change

KNIGHT MOVES: Regents School of Austin Football plans for 2026 coaching change

VYPE Live Lineup - Friday 5/23/25

VYPE Live Lineup - Friday 5/23/25

7PM | NFHS - 6A D2 Baseball Reg. IV Final G3 (if nec.): Buda Johnson vs. Lake Travis

7PM | NFHS - 6A D2 Baseball Reg. IV Final G3 (if nec.): Buda Johnson vs. Lake Travis

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