VYPE Campus Corner: Episcopal Quarterback Karson Gordon

GRADY EMERSON NAMED 2025-26 GATORADE NATIONAL BASEBALL PLAYER OF THE YEAR

North Richland Hills, Texas [June 3, 2026] – In its 41^st year celebrating the nation’s best high school athletes for their excellence in sport, academics and community, Gatorade today announced Grady Emerson of Fort Worth Christian High School in North Richland Hills, Texas is the 2025-26 Gatorade National Baseball Player of the Year. Emerson was selected from nearly half a million other student-athletes who play high school baseball nationwide, joining an elite legacy of former Gatorade National Baseball Player of the Year athletes who have combined for more than four MLB MVP awards, 48 All-Star appearances and 32 MLB first round draft picks.

This morning, Emerson was surprised with the award at school surrounded by his teammates, family and friends, and he also received a surprise video call from MLB All-Star and World Series champion Eric Hosmer congratulating him on the honor. Following the surprise, Emerson got a taste of the pro athlete experience with a styling session, photoshoot, media interviews and more. Assets from the day can be found here.

GOLD RUSH: 2026 TAPPS Track & Field State Meet Recap— FBCA, St. Agnes, St. Thomas, FW Christian Take It All

The FBCA Girls Track & Field program reclaims the TAPPS 5A State crown -- its fourth in five seasons

Photo provided by FBCA Head Coach Deon Minor

Fort Bend Christian Academy is back. After narrowly finishing second to Midland Christian a year ago, the Eagles wasted little time reclaiming their place atop TAPPS 5A Girls Track & Field. Led by renowned head coach Deon Minor, FBCA captured the state championship on Saturday, outpacing both Grapevine Faith and Midland Christian to secure the program’s fourth title in the past five seasons.

Speaking of sustained dominance, few programs in Texas can match the standard set by St. Agnes Academy. The Tigers once again ruled the TAPPS 6A landscape, piling up 152.5 team points — a commanding 45-point advantage over runner-up Bishop Lynch — to secure their 10th consecutive state championship.

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VYPE Campus Corner: Episcopal Quarterback Karson Gordon

TAPPS TRACK & FIELD STATE MEET

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BOYS 6A

GIRLS 5A

BOYS 5A

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