VYPE caught up with Episcopal High School Baseball's Ty Blevins at their 2024 Spring Media Day, discussing the ongoing season and more.
Check out the interview below!
VYPE caught up with Episcopal High School Baseball's Ty Blevins at their 2024 Spring Media Day, discussing the ongoing season and more.
Check out the interview below!
The stars of 2025-26 Kinkaid Football
The target is on their back – and The Kinkaid School wouldn’t have it any other way. After steamrolling through a 10-1 season and capturing the SPC-4A Championship with a 49-10 win over Episcopal, the Falcons are back this fall with the usual expectations and a reloaded roster.
Their only stumble came in an early exhibition loss to eventual UIL 3A-DII state champion Gunter. From there, coach Nathan Larned and co. never faced defeat again and quickly proved themselves as one of the top private school programs in Texas.
While the departure of All-SPC quarterback David Capobianco leaves a void under center, junior running back Wayne Shanks Jr. is more than capable of leading the offense. The explosive, do-it-all back posted nearly 1,900 total yards from scrimmage with 27 touchdowns in 2024, drawing scholarship offers from Ohio State, Florida, Notre Dame, Ole Miss, and others. His presence alone keeps Kinkaid's attack dangerous.
Kinkaid Jr. RB Wayne Shanks Jr.Bradley C. Collier (VYPE)
In the passing game, senior receivers Alexander Donnelly and Peter Liuzzi bring experience, dependable hands, and the ability to stretch defenses – giving the Falcons balance and options no matter who takes over at quarterback.
Moving over to defense, Kinkaid returns senior safety Caleb Pitts, edge rusher Odell Winn III, and junior linebacker Thomas Smith, a trio expected to set the tone physically.
Some of the stars of 2025-26 TWCA Football
Following a brief hiccup in 2023, when they finished 3-8, The Woodlands Christian Academy flipped the script in dramatic fashion just a year ago – concluding with an overall record of 8-4 and advancing to the TAPPS-5A Regional Round. Given the strong mix of talent the team has coming back, the Warriors appear primed to continue their upward trend in 2025.
The primary catalyst is senior QB Santiago Fernandez (Army-commit), a second-team, all-state selection who fueled the team’s resurgence. By season’s end, Fernandez had thrown for nearly 2,500 yards and 29 touchdowns, while adding 1,353 rushing yards and 13 scores on the ground – making him one of the most dynamic dual-threats in the state.
TWCA Sr. QB Santiago FernandezJamey Wright (VYPE)
Sophomore Baron Meacham is expected to take on a much larger role in the offense, contributing both as a running back and slot receiver. Junior wideout Julio Fernandez and senior lineman Hayden Bennett return as steady producers on a unit that won’t lack firepower.
On defense, senior lineman Prince Holiday (75 tackles, 18 TFL, 8 sacks) anchors the front after a first-team, all-state season. Fellow senior Brayden Hinote (second-team, all-state) a versatile defensive back and offensive threat, brings leadership and playmaking ability. Blake Hollas, Owen Thornberry, and Joey Orr round out a group filled with experience.
Replacing stars like Beau Ellis and Grayson Boeker won’t be an easy task for head coach Kolby Hull – but with this core, TWCA is built to compete.
The stars of 2025-26 Episcopal Football
Episcopal came within reach of a second consecutive SPC-4A title last fall, but a championship loss to rival Kinkaid left them just short of the ultimate prize.
Now entering his second season with the keys to the program, head coach Jimmy Moynahan returns a defense-driven squad eager to pursue redemption. The strength of the 2025 Knights lies in their linebacking corps, led by senior Madden “Mad Dog” Morgan.
A standout on both the football field and wrestling mat, Morgan leverages that athletic crossover to his advantage, tallying 58 tackles – including four for loss – and one sack last season. He’s joined by fellow seniors Jake Campbell (59 tackles) and Travis Johnson II (30 tackles, 4 TFL), forming a battle-tested trio that sets the defensive tone. Milan Shultz adds experience and stability in the secondary at cornerback.
Episcopal Sr. LB Madden MorganDoug Brown (VYPE)
Offensively, Episcopal will have some retooling to do, but the group leans on the leadership of senior lineman Jackson Adams, a tough, two-way presence in the trenches, and wide receiver Tommy Hetherington, a reliable target in the passing game for incoming sophomore Donovan Warren (Bridgeland-transfer).
It always seems to be a coin flip between Episcopal and Kinkaid for the SPC crown. Come November, we’ll see which way it lands.
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