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VYPE Football 2020 Preview: District 22-6A

Dennis Silva II
Sep 14, 2020

Welcome to the 2020 football season. What a weird offseason it was for everyone. There was not a summer camp circuit for player to go showcase their talents at. In-person recruiting came to a screeching halt and the COVID-19 Pandemic has affected everyone.

But VYPE has still done what we have always done when it comes to previewing Texas high school football here in Houston. Here is the District 22-6A Preview!

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PRESEASON RANKINGS

Pasadena Dobie
Deer Park
Pasadena Memorial
Channelview
Pasadena South Houston
Pasadena Sam Rayburn
Pasadena

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VYPE PRESEASON AWARDS

Most Valuable Player
Cameron Gray, Pasadena Dobie

Offensive MVP
Matt Potts, Deer Park

Defensive MVP
Alexander Garcia, Pasadena Dobie

Breakout Player of the Year
Adrian Tamez, Pasadena Memorial

Sleeper Team
Pasadena Memorial

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It's a new look for District 22-6A, thanks to February's bi-annual realignment. The five Pasadena schools remain. Out are Humble ISD's programs and in are Deer Park and Channelview, former stalwarts of 21-6A. While the Pasadena Schools rid themselves of the rigorous Humble ISD legion, Deer Park and Channelview get away from state titans like North Shore and Beaumont West Brook. In short, it's open season in 22-6A, with no sure fire favorite for the district tile and playoff sports up for grabs.

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PASADENA DOBIE LONGHORNS

Dobie could open a lot of eyes this season as 14 starters return (six offense, eight defense) from last year's 9-2 team that fell short in the bi-district round of the playoffs. The team motto for this year is "Next Step" as the Longhorns have eyes on their first area playoff appearance since 2004. Junior QB Cameron Gray (902 yards, 11 TDs passing, 402 yards rushing, nine TDs) engineers Dobie's Wing-T offense. His primary target is senior WR Jeremiah Ballard, who had 435 yards and three TDs. Versatile senior Johnathan Baldwin figures to see time on both sides of the ball as a receiver and defensive back. Senior LB Alexander Garcia (105 total tackles) and senior DE Gerard Joseph (8 sacks) pace a bigtime defense. Senior DBs Rushad Ball and Darrius Pamplin anchor a stellar secondary.

DEER PARK DEER

The Deer snapped a two-year postseason drought by returning to the playoffs last season. Deer Park returns seven offensive starters and six defensive starters from that 7-4 team. Among those coming back are all five starting offensive linemen, star senior QB Matt Potts (1,813 yards, 21 TDs) and senior RB Dylan Madden (457 yards, 8 TDs). Senior LB Garrett Bedford, the team's leading tackler returns, as well as ball-hawking senior DB Zach Frazee. Along the aforementioned offensive trenches, seniors Kaleb Addison, Brendan Wiley and Pierce Smith clear the lanes for Potts and Madden. The Deer, however, do have questions at receiver and the defensive line. If they figure out those spots, they are legitimate contenders for the district title.

PASADENA MEMORIAL MAVERICKS

The Mavs enter this season with a strong, veteran defense to complement an imposing offensive line and experience at quarterback. Twelve starters return from last year's 4-6 team, but the window is open for them to jump into the postseason picture as they could be the biggest beneficiaries from the departure of the Humble ISD schools. The Memorial offense will be led by 6-foot senior QB Luke Giron, who started the last six games of 2019 and amassed 936 yards and nine TDs. Junior RB Xavier Lerma totaled 419 yards and five TDs. But defense should be the Mavs' calling card, thanks to a playmaking unit ignited by senior DB Kolbey Taylor, who compiled 73 total tackles and four INTs last year. Taylor, a two-way star, will also be an important target of Giron's in the passing game. Defensively, Taylor will be supported by senior LB Adrian Tamez, who had 20 tackles in the season opener before missing most of the rest of last season because of injury. Coach James Crocker is encouraged by two things for 2020: the Mavs going 3-1 to finish 2019 and the team being in its second year in his system.

CHANNELVIEW FALCONS

Channelview has made the playoffs three of the last five seasons, but after last season's non-qualifier, the Falcons are hoping to get back this year. Eleven starters return from last year's 4-6 team, five on offense and six on defense. Offense will be a strength for the Falcons, led by junior QB Demetrius Charles (1,320 yards, 20 TDs). Channelview also has a strong ball-carrier in junior speedster Dreak Thomas (645 yards, 5 TDs), while junior WR Josiah Prince has the quickness and agility to blow the top off of defenses. The Falcons were young at key skill spots last year and they lack experience on the offensive line with only one returning starter in senior Juan Olivarez. They also have to shore up a defense that surrendered 34.3 points per game. Senior DE Arthur Boutte and senior LB Cinque Marshall hope to do exactly that.

PASADENA SOUTH HOUSTON TROJANS

The Trojans went through substantial growing pains during a 3-7 2019 season, but that experience could pay off in 2020. The defense has impressive playmakers in LB Fidel Vizcaino, who had 84 total tackles and seven sacks, and DE Jeffrey Gamboa, who started all 10 games as a sophomore. OL Julian Betancourt also started all 10 games as a sophomore. Offensively, South Houston has a capable ground game thanks to the talented tandem of Ja'Cory Johnson and Kendarius White. They are both juniors, who saw significant varsity reps as sophomores.

PASADENA SAM RAYBURN TEXANS

Sam Rayburn is mired in a 29-game losing streak. The Texans have not won a game since a 28-12 win over Pasadena on Nov. 4, 2016. Since then, Sam Rayburn has been desperately trying to right the ship, and this year could provide its big break. Thirteen starters return from last year's team, seven on offense and six on defense. Senior QB Brayan Aguirre is a three-year starter. The Texans have a strong receiver in David Pena and a capable senior duo at running back with Julian Falcon and Isaiah Walker. Senior LB Alexis Telles is the star of the Rayburn roster and probably their best playmaker after totaling 83 tackles last season, though senior DE Je'lin Samuels has caught the attention of coaches and could be in store for a breakout year.

PASADENA EAGLES

The Eagles have a lot of work to do if they wish to make the playoffs for the first time since 1996. Fifteen starters return from that 1-9 team, 10 of those on defense. Other than stalwart LBs Jose Ruiz (79 total tackles, 2 sacks) and Gustavo Del Angel, there are major holes to fill on defense. Offensively, the quarterback position is an unknown, though whoever takes that role has a big-play target in Keemon Haywood, who hauled in five TDs last year and averaged almost 20 yards per catch.

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THE CAN'T MISS KID: Conroe's Sneed Can Do It All

Matt Malatesta
28 Feb, 2025

ALISA SNEED IS A BALL OF FAST-TWITCH ENERGY.

The Conroe senior is a national recruit for softball, an all-district hooper, and has been to the regional track meet in the relays. She is the pride of the Tigers.

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VYPE SPOTLIGHT: Tomball Girls Track & Field's Peach Booker

VYPE
28 Feb, 2025

With the Winter season well underway, the second series of our campus-coordinated media days has officially neared its end.

Recently, our team traveled to Tomball High School for their 2025 Spring Media Day.

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LIVING BY D.I.R.T: Mag West's McFaddin Driven By More Than Just Winning

Matthew Ogle
27 Feb, 2025

OVER THE PAST FEW YEARS, THE REPUTATION OF MAGNOLIA WEST HAS SKYROCKETED DUE TO THE SHEER DOMINANCE THEY DISPLAYED WHILE STILL IN CLASS 5A.

The 2023 State Champs and 2024 State Semifinalists now make the jump to 6A, with the goal of maintaining their well-earned status.

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