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PLAY BALL: Kinkaid, Cypress Christian, Bay Area Lead Private School Dark Horses

Matt Malatesta
Feb 25, 2020

VYPE breaks down the Private School Baseball sector in this section. The next set of teams we dive into are the Dark Horses, which are squads who were just on the fringe of being contenders in 2020 but who could definitely jump into that category by spring's end. Check out the VYPE 2020 Private School Baseball Dark Horses.

This article appears in the 2020 VYPE Houston Baseball/Softball Preview presented by Champion Energy, which will be hitting newsstands soon in the Houston-area.


Kinkaid Falcons

Kinkaid's Chris Stallings, Blake Pou and David Shaw

Kinkaid always plays with a chip on their shoulder, regardless of the sport. Episcopal gets the headlines, but the Falcons scratch out the titles. Last year was no different as Kinkaid beat Episcopal to take the SPC Title. Coach Steve Maas has one of the best aces in the city. David Shaw is a crafty, lefty who can deal. The junior has verbally committed to baseball power Rice. All-SPC selection Chris Stallings also returns to bring senior leadership from the outfield position. He's committed to Air Force. Kinkaid is looking for "one for the thumb" – their fifth title in school history.

Cypress Christian Warriors

Cypress Christian's Luke Thompson, Andrew Hoegsberg, JT Tackett, Clayton Dean and Drue Hirth

The Cypress Christian Warriors are a year removed from their TAPPS DII state title in 2018. Several of the players who made up that roster played a part in the title run. Coach David Swan has hopes of capturing lightning in a bottle again to bring home another state championship trophy. Let's start on the mound as senior lefty and Baylor-signee Luke Thompson is back in the fold along with fellow lefty JT Tackett, an all-state selection. Clayton Dean brings punch to the lineup and is committed to UL-Lafayette. Drue Hirth can do it all from catching and pitching to playing third, while Andrew Hoegsberg (UT-Tyler) can also play behind the plate. The Warriors are shaping up for another district title run and beyond.

Bay Area Christian Broncos

Bay Area Christian's Myles Anderson, Jordan Medellin, Jackson Collins and Dalton Chavis

Heading down south, the Broncos of Bay Area Christian ran the table in TAPPS DIII District 6 in 2019. They fell short of the goal in the Regional Finals, but coach Kyle Kennedy returns some all-state talent. Don't forget, the Broncos won state in 2016, so they have been there. The headliner is supersophomore shortstop Jordan Medellin, who has committed to Baylor. First-team, all-state lefty Jackson Collins returns to anchor a great staff that also includes righty Myles Anderson. Dalton Chavis returns at secondbase along with infielder Payton Deegan. Both bring senior leadership. Don't sleep on the Broncos as they could fit for another ring.

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VYPE DFW 2025 Preseason Volleyball Outside Hitter Of The Year Fan Poll

Matthew Ogle
12 Jul, 2025

As the Volleyball season is quickly approaching, it's time for fans to pick who they believe should have the honor of being the VYPE DFW Public School Pre-Season Volleyball Outside Hitter Of The Year! Be sure to get your vote in!

Vote until 11:59 pm on Friday, July 18th!

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VYPE SATX 2025 Preseason Volleyball Libero/DS Player Of The Year Fan Poll

Matthew Ogle
11 Jul, 2025

As the Volleyball season is quickly approaching, it's time for fans to pick who they believe should have the honor of being the VYPE SATX Public School Pre-Season Volleyball Libero/DS Player Of The Year! Be sure to get your vote in!

Vote until 11:59 pm on Friday, July 18th.

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VYPE SPOTLIGHT | Incarnate Word Academy Volleyball Player Olive Focke

VYPE
11 Jul, 2025

With the Fall season quickly approaching, the first series of our campus-coordinated media days has officially begun.

Recently, our team traveled to Incarnate Word Academy for their 2025 Fall Media Day.

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VYPE SATX 2025 Preseason Volleyball Setter Of The Year Fan Poll

VYPE SATX 2025 Preseason Volleyball Setter Of The Year Fan Poll

VYPE HOU 2025 Preseason Volleyball Outside Hitter Of The Year Fan Poll

VYPE HOU 2025 Preseason Volleyball Outside Hitter Of The Year Fan Poll

VYPE DFW 2025 Preseason Volleyball Setter Of The Year Fan Poll

VYPE DFW 2025 Preseason Volleyball Setter Of The Year Fan Poll

VYPE SATX Softball Player Of The Year Fan Poll

VYPE SATX Softball Player Of The Year Fan Poll

BREAKING: 2026 Cy Springs four-star ATH Paris Melvin Jr. commit to Houston

BREAKING: 2026 Cy Springs four-star ATH Paris Melvin Jr. commit to Houston

GAMES

Men: AFHC Royals vs. Corpus Christi FC

Men: AFHC Royals vs. GFI

Men: AFHC Royals vs. GFI

Men: AFHC Royals vs. Lonestar SC

Men: AFHC Royals vs. Lonestar SC

Women: AFHC Royals vs. Lonestar SC

Women: AFHC Royals vs. Lonestar SC

VYPE Live Lineup - Saturday 5/31/25

VYPE Live Lineup - Saturday 5/31/25

Women: AFHC Royals vs. Lonestar San Antonio

Women: AFHC Royals vs. Lonestar San Antonio

Men: AFHC Royals vs. AC Houston Sur

Men: AFHC Royals vs. AC Houston Sur

7PM | NFHS - 5A D2 BB State Semifinal G1 & G2: Liberty Hill vs. Kingwood Park

7PM | NFHS - 5A D2 BB State Semifinal G1 & G2: Liberty Hill vs. Kingwood Park

4:30PM & 7:30PM | NFHS - 2A D2 BB State Semifinal G1 & G2: Stamford vs. Collinsville

4:30PM & 7:30PM | NFHS - 2A D2 BB State Semifinal G1 & G2: Stamford vs. Collinsville

VYPE Live Lineup - Friday 5/30/25

VYPE Live Lineup - Friday 5/30/25

VYPE Live Lineup - Thursday 5/29/25

VYPE Live Lineup - Thursday 5/29/25

1PM | NFHS - 6A D2 BB State Semifinal G3: Dripping Springs vs. Kingwood

1PM | NFHS - 6A D2 BB State Semifinal G3: Dripping Springs vs. Kingwood

VYPE Live Lineup - Wednesday 5/28/25

VYPE Live Lineup - Wednesday 5/28/25

3PM | NFHS - 3A D2 BB State Semifinal G3: Thrall vs. Orange Grove

3PM | NFHS - 3A D2 BB State Semifinal G3: Thrall vs. Orange Grove

Women: AFHC Royals vs. Athenians SC

Women: AFHC Royals vs. Athenians SC

VYPE Live Lineup - Saturday 5/24/25

VYPE Live Lineup - Saturday 5/24/25

Men: AFHC Royals vs. Houston FC

Men: AFHC Royals vs. Houston FC

KNIGHT MOVES: Regents School of Austin Football plans for 2026 coaching change

KNIGHT MOVES: Regents School of Austin Football plans for 2026 coaching change

VYPE Live Lineup - Friday 5/23/25

VYPE Live Lineup - Friday 5/23/25

7PM | NFHS - 6A D2 Baseball Reg. IV Final G3 (if nec.): Buda Johnson vs. Lake Travis

7PM | NFHS - 6A D2 Baseball Reg. IV Final G3 (if nec.): Buda Johnson vs. Lake Travis

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