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. VYPE traveled out to the British International School for their 2022-2023 Fall/Winter Media Day.
Check out the video and photo gallery below!
TAPPS 5A Division rivals -- Fort Bend Christian Academy and The Woodlands Christian Academy -- are primed for their second meeting of the regular season this Tuesday on KRPC's Game of the Week.
The Woodlands Christian Academy leads the district, boasting a 20-8 record (including tournament play) with an undefeated record in the district (8-0). The Warriors are led by junior PG Tres Luzey, who’s averaging nearly 20 points per game; 6-foot-7 senior Wyatt Boeker, who has been racking up the rebounds; and sophomore guard Nick Brashear, who has been a game-changer from behind the three-point line.
2022-23 TWCA Basketball
On the Fort Bend Christian Academy side, they currently hold the fourth seed, with a 9-8 record (6-3 in district). Expect junior forward Jason Johnson, sophomore guard Noah Benny, and senior guard Jaden Araiza to make some noise on the hardwood against their heated rivals.
2022-23 FBCA BasketballBradley C. Collier (VYPE)
The last matchup between these two TAPPS contenders resulted in a narrow 71-67 TWCA victory. FBCA will intend to flip the script, while TWCA seeks to solidify its district title. Who will come out on top?
Time will tell, as the two are slotted to play this Tuesday in FBCA’s home court at 7 pm.
Second Baptist's Luke Pettitte
The Pettitte name is also synonymous with athletics as all four have played baseball or volleyball at an elite level. It’s no surprise as their father, Andy, was a New York Yankee legend and had his number retired by the world’s most historic baseball brand. Oldest brother Josh (who played at Deer Park) played at Rice, and Jared and Lexy played baseball and volleyball at Dallas Baptist University.
“My dad has coached me since I was seven years old,” said Pettitte. “Obviously, he was playing for a long time but since he retired in 2013 he’s been coaching me. It’s been pretty cool having him by my side throughout my formative years. He pushes me to be the best I can every day, and live out the dream that he did.”
With Luke wrapping up his high school career this spring, Pettitte hopes to go out on top with back-to-back TAPPS State Titles on the diamond. He will anchor a loaded Second Baptist School squad anchoring the corners and taking his turn on the mound. He’s a beast at the plate as well. So, before heading off to NCAA DI contender Dallas Baptist University in the fall, Pettitte has unfinished business with the Eagles.
“We had an unbelievable group of players on last year’s State-winning team,” said Pettitte. “We aren’t losing any pitching this year, so our bullpen should still be really good. On top of that, we’re also getting a lot of bats back. I think we can make a deep run again and hopefully get another title to cap it off.”
The 6-foot-2 third baseman, who happens to favor the Yankees over the Astros, has enjoyed an exceptional high school career that has given him the opportunity to continue his career at the next level.
“My brother [Jared] went to Dallas Baptist the year they went to the NCAA Super Regionals,” Pettitte said. “So, I was up there just about every weekend. I absolutely fell in love with the place. I got to know the coaches really well and the facilities are great. It’s a great school… a great program. It just really appealed to me and I’m looking forward to my experience there.”
With possibly two TAPPS titles in tow, as he departs the nest in May, the Pettitte name will continue to be synonymous with something else… winning.
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