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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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COMMITTED: 2026 Katy Jordan Three-Star ATH Tanner West Commits To Kansas State

Jackson DiPasquale
02 Jun, 2025

2026 Katy Jordan (Tex.) three star athlete Tanner West went on his official visit to Kansas State this past weekend.

After talking with the staff, going around campus and talking with current K-State players, the talented H-Town prospect decided to make his decision and commit to the Wildcats over Rice, Tulsa, and Kansas among others.

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PROVED IT: Kingwood captures program's inaugural title, defeating Forney in the 6A-D2 State Final

Matthew Ogle
02 Jun, 2025

Kingwood's Addy Sheppard & Mia Gagliardi cap off their high school careers as State Champions

Matthew Ogle (VYPE)

On a scorching Saturday at Red & Charline McCombs Field, the Kingwood Mustangs did something no other team in program history had accomplished before: they hoisted the UIL 6A-Division II State Championship trophy.

With a 4-1 victory over Forney, Kingwood capped off a dominant 34-4-1 season and a perfect postseason run, delivering the school its first-ever softball state title in its fifth overall tournament appearance.

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EARNED, NOT GIVEN: Lake Creek SB takes home the 5A-D2 State Title, marking their 3rd in 4 years

Matthew Ogle
31 May, 2025
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Perfection is hard to come by in any sport. But for the Lake Creek Lions, it’s beginning to look like tradition.

With a dominant 12-1 victory over Hallsville in the UIL 5A-Division 2 State Championship game, Lake Creek secured its third state title in the last four seasons and completed a flawless 37-0 campaign.

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TRENDING
SISTER, SISTER: Clear Springs Softball is home to rare trifecta of siblings in starting lineup

SISTER, SISTER: Clear Springs Softball is home to rare trifecta of siblings in starting lineup

VYPE HOU Public School Girls Track And Field Athlete Of The Year Fan Poll

VYPE HOU Public School Girls Track And Field Athlete Of The Year Fan Poll

VYPE SETX Can't Miss Kid -  Samantha Landry, Barbers Hill Softball

VYPE SETX Can't Miss Kid -  Samantha Landry, Barbers Hill Softball

VYPE Coaches Corner: Kingwood Softball Coach Christa Williams-Yates -- 6A-D2 State Final Preview

VYPE Coaches Corner: Kingwood Softball Coach Christa Williams-Yates -- 6A-D2 State Final Preview

THE INFLUENCER: Barbers Hill's Landry beast on the mound; famous on Tik Tok

THE INFLUENCER: Barbers Hill's Landry beast on the mound; famous on Tik Tok

GAMES

VYPE Live Lineup - Saturday 5/31/25

VYPE Live Lineup - Saturday 5/31/25

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

VYPE Live Lineup - Thursday 5/22/25

VYPE Live Lineup - Thursday 5/22/25

7PM | NFHS - 3A D2 Baseball Region III Final G2: Thrall vs. Anderson-Shiro

7PM | NFHS - 3A D2 Baseball Region III Final G2: Thrall vs. Anderson-Shiro

1PM | NFHS - 5A D2 Baseball Region IV Final G2: Liberty Hill vs. Boerne Champion

1PM | NFHS - 5A D2 Baseball Region IV Final G2: Liberty Hill vs. Boerne Champion

6PM | NFHS - 2A D2 Softball State Semifinal G1: Malakoff Cross Roads vs. Shiner

6PM | NFHS - 2A D2 Softball State Semifinal G1: Malakoff Cross Roads vs. Shiner

11AM | NFHS - 3A D2 Softball State Semifinal G2: Lexington vs. Jourdanton

11AM | NFHS - 3A D2 Softball State Semifinal G2: Lexington vs. Jourdanton

7PM | NFHS - 3A D1 Softball State Semifinal 1-Game Playoff: Grandview vs. Bishop

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