VYPE AWARDS: Private School Women's Basketball WINNERS

Jul 01, 2021

Lutheran High North won the TAPPS 3A State Championship

What a night it was as the 2021 VYPE Awards presented by Houston Methodist Orthopedics & Sports Medicine! VYPE handed out awards to the top athletes in his and her respective sports.

Teams and coaches were also recognized. Here are the awards for Private School Women's Basketball.

To watch the show in its entirety, CLICK HERE.

PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Dalanna Carter, Lutheran High North

Dalanna Carter was a key piece to leading Lutheran High North to the TAPPS 3A State Championship this past season. Carter in 20 games this season averaged 35.2 points, 6.6 rebounds, 5.8 steals and 3.4 assists per game this season for LHN.

TEAM OF THE YEAR: Lutheran High North

COACH OF THE YEAR: John Herndon, Second Baptist School

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VYPE Highlights | St. John XXIII Baseball Game Highlight

On Tuesday, the St. John XXIII Lions baseball team took on the St. Pius X Panthers in a tough district matchup!

Check out the highlights from the game below!

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

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.

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

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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VYPE AWARDS: Private School Women's Basketball WINNERS

PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Dalanna Carter, Lutheran High North

TEAM OF THE YEAR: Lutheran High North

COACH OF THE YEAR: John Herndon, Second Baptist School

VYPE Highlights | St. John XXIII Baseball Game Highlight

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

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

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