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VYPE, PrimeTime Sports Partner in 7-on-7 State Event

HOUSTON - PrimeTime Sports has partnered with VYPE Media to rebrand its 7-on-7 Tournament of Champions, which enters its 14th year.

"The sport of 7-on-7 football is largely high school connected," PrimeTime Sports CEO David Stephens said. "We wanted to partner with VYPE because they are the most credible media voice in the state of Texas scholastic space. It enhances what we are doing with the event tremendously."

The event will be held June 22-23 in College Station, Texas for teams ranging from third grade to high school. There will be more emphasis put on the high school divisions, especially the private school sector.

"In the past, the 7-on-7 space has been dominated by the public school ranks," Stephens said. "We wanted to host a statewide private school event that they haven't had in the past.

Founded in 2000, PrimeTime Sports provides events and programs in three different sports -- basketball, soccer, and 7-on-7 football. PTS hosts more than 150 events on 48 different weekends in more than 20 different states

"PrimeTime Sports is the best brand in the youth and high school event space, period," VYPE Media Vice President of Events Derek Dusek said. "We are thrilled to partner with such a recognized event-based super power like PTS."

VYPE Media, headquartered in Houston, TX, provides exclusive content and services for high school and youth sports. With unique approaches to the promotion of student athletics, VYPE Media engages local communities of players, teams, coaches, families and fans and develops student athletes, helps schools improve success rates, and provides compelling opportunities for advertisers and sponsors wanting to reach the $15 billion high school and youth sports market.

To sign up for the VYPE 7-on-7 Tournament of Champions, go to www.primetimesportz.com.