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5-STARS: The Private School Playmakers powered by Texas Citizens Bank

Joshua Koch
Oct 22, 2020

There are so many great athletes in the private school realm in Houston.

VYPE highlights five athletes or teams from across the private school ranks in this edition of Private School Playmakers Powered by Texas Citizens Bank.


Ben Shearer - The Woodlands Christian Academy Cross Country 

With his win last night at a race in Arizona, Ben is now #3 in the United States! Thanks to @TAPPSbiz for allowing him to compete there. @twcasports @ConroeSports @vypehouston @TXMileSplit @TexasXCCoaches @TappsXCountry pic.twitter.com/ud7REdzL8K

— @TWCA XC/ T&F (@twcaxc) October 3, 2020

We all knew Ben Shearer was really good. We knew coming into this year, Shearer is the hands down favorite to win another TAPPS State Championship. But now, he is amongst the best in the country. At the Desert Twilight Festival at the beginning of October, Shearer posted a 5K time of 14:39.60. That still stands as the third-fastest time in the nation. He is only three seconds behind Ethan Strand (Vestavia Hills HS, Alabama) and nine seconds back of the nation's best in Parker Wolfe (Cherry Creek High School, Colorado). Ben Shearer could very well by season's end be the No. 1 boys cross country runner in the United States.

Toyosi Onabanjo (@ToyosiOnabanjo) - St. Agnes Volleyball 

Congrats Toyosi on your commitment to be a student-athlete at IOWA! We are so proud of you and appreciate your hard work and perseverance toward becoming an Academy Woman. pic.twitter.com/PMNX5YTmA7

— SAA Volleyball (@saa_vb) October 16, 2020

Recently St. Agnes Academy senior Toyosi Onabanjo verbally committed to Iowa to continue her volleyball career. Entering this season, Onabanjo was coming off a year where she had earned first-team, all-state and first-team, all-district honors. Recently, Onabanjo was named the MVP of the Houston Open Tournament that St. Agnes played in.

Eli Smith - Second Baptist School Football 

Week 3 SZN/ Week 1 of District👽

13 Carries 160 YDs
3TDs
12.3 YPC
1 PBU@CecilShortsIII @MoneyTeam_Milto @CoachPirtle @adam_taylor28 @AlanRicard3 pic.twitter.com/XtnrXDVPOq

— Eli Smith (@eli_smiith) October 20, 2020

Eli Smith is a rushing machine. Against The Woodlands Christian Academy last week, Smith went off for 160 yards and three scores on just 13 carries. That is an impressive 12.3 yards per carry. Smith is a catalyst to the Second Baptist School offense as they look to continue their winning ways this week against Lutheran South Academy.

Maddox Kopp - St. Thomas Football 

| @vypehouston Player of the Week Fan Poll | @maddox_kopp (verbal #GoCougs) school-record 8 TD passes & 533 yards + 62-yard romp | @STHCatholic 65-14 > SA Christian | 3-2, 3-0 | 11 straight district wins since 2018 | #txhsfb

VOTE ⤵️https://t.co/tOXlBIjNG2 pic.twitter.com/493sz3xuEY

— St. Thomas High School (@STHCatholic) October 21, 2020

Maddox Kopp is putting up just silly numbers this year. They are video game-like numbers. In a 65-14 win over San Antonio Christian, Kopp passed for 533 yards and a school-record eight touchdowns. St. Thomas improved to 3-0 in district play and has rattled off 11-straight district victories dating back to 2018. Overall this season, Kopp has passed for 1,595 yards and 18 touchdowns in five games. He is on pace to easily surpass 3,000 yards passing in just the regular season.

Brady Dever - Fort Bend Christian Academy Football 

56-0 Win Last Night! 7-9, 185 Yards, 4 Touchdowns in 2 Quarters! @jordanblack78 @fb_coachcarp @SeanUnfiltered @QBHitList @MikeWestHTX @TXPrivateFBGuy @ipeak_6 @simplyCoachO @cantmisssports1 @samspiegs @Perroni247 @vypehouston @jokoch09 @VYPE_Private @TappsFootball pic.twitter.com/7WkJZZdMCG

— Brady Dever (@BradyDever1) October 17, 2020

In a 56-0 victory for Fort Bend Christian Academy it didn't take quarterback Brady Dever long to stack up some big numbers. In just the first half, Dever went 7 of 9 for 185 yards and four touchdowns. The sophomore has passed for 659 yards and seven touchdowns helping lead Fort Bend Christian Academy to a 3-1 mark.

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FOCUSED FAIRWAYS: HCHS Junior Emily Zhang Rises Among Texas’ Premier Golfers

Matthew Ogle
09 Apr, 2026

Houston Christian's Emily Zhang

Photo by: Jamey Wright (VYPE)

On the greens at South Shore Harbour Country Club, few golfers in Texas command attention like Yixin “Emily” Zhang. Equipped with an exemplary aptitude for the sport, the Houston Christian junior has quickly proven herself among the state’s elite, combining skill and coherence in a way that makes her a standout well beyond Houston.

At the end of March, Zhang captured the title at the Southern Texas PGA Golf Performance Group Houston Junior Classic, shooting just one over par. Yet her success is no surprise. Months earlier, she had finished first at the STPGA Prestige Tour H-Town Showdown in August, following a third-place finish at the SPC Tournament last spring. Each victory reflects a steady culmination of talent, preparation, and mindset.

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CHANGING OF THE GUARD: Brianna Taylor ushers in a new era at Houston Christian

Matthew Ogle
09 Apr, 2026

Houston Christian High School announces the hiring of Lake Creek GBB Coach Brianna "Bre" Taylor in March 2026

Photo taken by: Bradley C. Collier (VYPE) // Graphic developed by @vypegraphics

Brianna “Bre” Taylor didn’t always envision herself pacing the sideline or leading a classroom. Now, she’ll soon be doing both at Houston Christian, where her presence signals both continuity and a fresh sense of direction.

A Houston native and former guard for the Texas Longhorns, Taylor arrives after a two-year stint as head coach at Lake Creek. She will finish out the current academic year there before transitioning to Houston Christian full-time, taking on a dual role as head coach and English teacher—an intersection she believes is central to building something lasting.

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BEING ELITE: The Blueprint Behind Houston Christian’s Latest Title Run

Matthew Ogle
03 Apr, 2026

Some of the stars of 2025-26 Houston Christian HS Basketball

Isaiah Vela (VYPE)

On the surface, Houston Christian’s 35–1 season—culminating in its fifth SPC title—looked more dominant than ever. A 66–42 victory over Episcopal in the SPC 4A Final brought head coach Ron Crandall closer to 600 career wins, highlighting the sustained excellence he and his program have built over nearly two decades.

Yet the record and the trophy tell only part of the story. The deeper significance of this championship lies in the culture Crandall and his players cultivated from the very beginning.

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THE DEFINING 80: UIL Boys Soccer 2025-26 State Final Preview -- College Park vs. Summer Creek (6A D2)

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VYPE Live Lineup - Friday 4/10/26

VYPE Live Lineup - Friday 4/10/26

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VYPE Live Lineup - Saturday 4/11/26

VYPE Live Lineup - Saturday 4/11/26

VYPE Live Lineup - Friday 4/10/26

VYPE Live Lineup - Friday 4/10/26

VYPE Live Lineup - Thursday 4/9/26

VYPE Live Lineup - Thursday 4/9/26

1PM - Baseball: Westwood vs. Stony Point

1PM - Baseball: Westwood vs. Stony Point

1PM - Baseball: Vandegrift vs. Hutto

1PM - Baseball: Vandegrift vs. Hutto

1PM - Baseball: McNeil vs. Cedar Ridge

1PM - Baseball: McNeil vs. Cedar Ridge

8PM - Boys Lacrosse: Dripping Springs vs. Vandegrift

8PM - Boys Lacrosse: Dripping Springs vs. Vandegrift

6PM - Baseball: Fulshear vs. George Ranch

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VYPE Live Lineup - Wednesday 4/8/26

VYPE Live Lineup - Wednesday 4/8/26

VYPE Live Lineup - Tuesday 4/7/26

VYPE Live Lineup - Tuesday 4/7/26

7PM - Baseball: Westwood vs. Round Rock, Game 2

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7:30PM - Baseball: Vandegrift vs. Manor, Game 2

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7PM - Boys Lacrosse: Regents vs. St. Michael's

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3PM - Baseball: Manor New Tech vs. Travis, Game 2

3PM - Baseball: Manor New Tech vs. Travis, Game 2

7PM - Baseball: Cedar Park vs. Lockhart, Game 2

7PM - Baseball: Cedar Park vs. Lockhart, Game 2

3:30PM - Baseball: Dripping Springs vs. Del Valle, Game 2

3:30PM - Baseball: Dripping Springs vs. Del Valle, Game 2

7PM - Baseball: Buda Johnson vs. Converse Judson, Game 2

7PM - Baseball: Buda Johnson vs. Converse Judson, Game 2

5PM - Baseball: Bowie vs. Akins, Game 2

5PM - Baseball: Bowie vs. Akins, Game 2

1PM - Baseball: Anderson vs. Liberty Hill

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8PM - Boys Lacrosse: Dripping Springs vs. Westlake

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