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RECRUIT SCOOP: 6 Hot Houston Names In Recruiting Circles

Matt Malatesta
Mar 02, 2020

Jaeden Roberts of North Shore

by Bradley Collier

Recruiting is year-round and things are hot in Houston.

No surprise, right?

Several of the city's top targets are locked up, having verbally committed already. Sure, there will be movement, but here are five prospects getting some serious attention.


Kyron Drones, Shadow Creek QB

Things were quiet for the QB… until winning the state championship. He's popped 15 offers since the beginning of 2020 and things aren't slowing down. TCU has been the most recent to offer. Other recents have included Ole Miss, Auburn, Northwestern, North Texas, Arkansas, Missouri and the list goes on. He's a legit 6-foot-2 coach's son, who is a dual-threat with a great football IQ. Checking many boxes.

LJ Johnson, Cy-Fair, RB

Even though Cy-Fair coach Ed Pustejovsky has retired, new coach Jeff Miller has to be thrilled to have super-back LJ Johnson back in the huddle. Johnson is checking out Baylor and Stanford next and has 38 offers to date. He can go anywhere in the country. He's an LSU legacy (Jonathan Johnson) as his dad played for the Tigers. I've also spotted him wearing a Texas A&M band bracelet. It's too early to tell where he will go, but he's a catch at 5-10, 204-pounds. He's a #BeastMode sort of back with NFL potential.

Bryce Foster, Katy Taylor, OL

While the 6-foot-4 big-man has begun his march to a state track title in throws, he's still one of the most coveted OL in the country. He's narrowed his list to OU, LSU, Texas A&M, Oregon and Texas. His Mustang teammate Hayden Conner is already a Texas-commit. The Aggies seem to be the favorites right now.

Brandon Campbell, Pearland, RB

247Sports

Ok, so Campbell transferred to Lamar Consolidated form Pearland. The Mustangs coach Rick Lafavers just took the Ridge Point HC job. Does Campbell stay or go? Either way, he's one of the top RBs in the state at 5-10, 190-pounds. He has big-league offers like LSU, Bama, Ohio State and Baylor. Does he stay close to home of venture beyond the state likes. Virginia Tech could have the early lead after an unofficial visit. This is going to be a plot twist over the next six months.

Jaeden Roberts, North Shore, OL

Roberts transferred from the state of Kansas a year ago. He enjoyed a run to a state title with North Shore and punished opponents. The 6-foot-5, 300-pound interior lineman is a road-grader. He's went to Bama's Junior Day – where his buddy and teammate Damian George has signed. He's an SEC-type OL who will now be the lead horse on the best team in the state of Texas... again.

Fernando Garza, Katy, TE

Dude had a great Rivals camp and is pulling some offers. Good baseball player also. At 6-foot-6, can block and pass-catch. Must do both at Katy to get on the field. Pretty good athleticism and grades. Offered by Pitt, Iowa State, North Texas, Virginia Tech, SMU and UH recently.

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Whataburger Team of the Week: Lake Creek Wins Battle of Wills, Completes Repeat for 4th UIL State Title

Matthew Ogle
02 Jun, 2026

There are few advantages greater than experience, and Lake Creek showcased that to perfection in Austin on Friday. For the defending state champions, a return to McCombs Field always felt like an inevitability rather than the goal, and the Lions arrived with one objective in mind: securing a repeat against Brewer in the 5A Division II title game.

Lake Creek would see its goal fulfilled, ultimately holding off the Lady Bears in what became a 6-5 war of attrition.

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VYPE Houston Softball Pitcher Of The Year Fan Poll

VYPE
02 Jun, 2026

As the softball season has come to an end, it's time for fans to pick who they believe should have the honor of being named the VYPE Houston Softball Pitcher of the Year Fan Poll! Make sure to get your vote in!

Vote until 11:59 pm on Tuesday, June 9th.

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GO TERPS: North Shore OL Abdus Kone commits to Maryland

Jackson DiPasquale
01 Jun, 2026

2027 North Shore offensive lineman Abdus Kone announced his commitment to Maryland on Sunday via his X account.

The six-foot-five 305-pound offensive lineman committed to Maryland over UTSA, and North Texas among others.

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EVERYTHING ON THE LINE: 2026 UIL Softball State Championship Preview — Katy vs. Forney, 6A D2

EVERYTHING ON THE LINE: 2026 UIL Softball State Championship Preview — Katy vs. Forney, 6A D2

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EVERYTHING ON THE LINE: 2026 UIL Softball State Championship Preview — Pearland vs. Midway, 6A D1

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EVERYTHING ON THE LINE: 2026 UIL Softball State Championship Preview — Barbers Hill vs. Aledo, 5A D1

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GAMES

VYPE Live Lineup - Saturday 5/30/26

VYPE Live Lineup - Saturday 5/30/26

VYPE Live Lineup - Friday 5/29/26

VYPE Live Lineup - Friday 5/29/26

2PM | NFHS – 3A D1 Baseball State Semifinal Game 3: Huntington vs. London

2PM | NFHS – 3A D1 Baseball State Semifinal Game 3: Huntington vs. London

1PM | NFHS – 6A D2 Baseball State Semifinal Game 3: Dripping Springs vs. Memorial

1PM | NFHS – 6A D2 Baseball State Semifinal Game 3: Dripping Springs vs. Memorial

6PM | NFHS – 3A D2 Baseball State Semifinal Game 2: Franklin vs. Jourdanton

6PM | NFHS – 3A D2 Baseball State Semifinal Game 2: Franklin vs. Jourdanton

7PM | NFHS – 3A D1 Baseball State Semifinal Game 2: Huntington vs. London

7PM | NFHS – 3A D1 Baseball State Semifinal Game 2: Huntington vs. London

7PM | NFHS – 6A D2 Baseball State Semifinal Game 2: Dripping Springs vs. Memorial

7PM | NFHS – 6A D2 Baseball State Semifinal Game 2: Dripping Springs vs. Memorial

VYPE Live Lineup - Thursday 5/28/26

VYPE Live Lineup - Thursday 5/28/26

6PM | NFHS – 3A D2 Baseball State Semifinal Game 1: Franklin vs. Jourdanton

6PM | NFHS – 3A D2 Baseball State Semifinal Game 1: Franklin vs. Jourdanton

7PM | NFHS – 3A D1 Baseball State Semifinal Game 1: Huntington vs. London

7PM | NFHS – 3A D1 Baseball State Semifinal Game 1: Huntington vs. London

7PM | NFHS – 6A D2 Baseball State Semifinal Game 1: Dripping Springs vs. Memorial

7PM | NFHS – 6A D2 Baseball State Semifinal Game 1: Dripping Springs vs. Memorial

VYPE Live Lineup - Saturday 5/23/26

VYPE Live Lineup - Saturday 5/23/26

3PM | NFHS – 3A D2 Softball State Semifinal Game 2 and 3: Kirbyville vs. Santa Gertrudis Academy

3PM | NFHS – 3A D2 Softball State Semifinal Game 2 and 3: Kirbyville vs. Santa Gertrudis Academy

1PM | NFHS – 3A D1 Softball State Semifinal Game 3: Grandview vs. Columbus

1PM | NFHS – 3A D1 Softball State Semifinal Game 3: Grandview vs. Columbus

3PM | NFHS – 6A D2 Baseball Reg. IV Final Game 3: Dripping Springs vs. PSJA

3PM | NFHS – 6A D2 Baseball Reg. IV Final Game 3: Dripping Springs vs. PSJA

3PM | NFHS – 5A D2 Baseball Reg. IV Final Game 3: Cedar Park vs. Sharyland

3PM | NFHS – 5A D2 Baseball Reg. IV Final Game 3: Cedar Park vs. Sharyland

12PM | NFHS – 5A D2 Softball State Semifinal Game 2 and 3: Liberty Hill vs. Lake Creek

12PM | NFHS – 5A D2 Softball State Semifinal Game 2 and 3: Liberty Hill vs. Lake Creek

VYPE Live Lineup - Friday 5/22/26

VYPE Live Lineup - Friday 5/22/26

4PM | NFHS – 6A D2 Baseball Reg. IV Final Game 2: Dripping Springs vs. PSJA

4PM | NFHS – 6A D2 Baseball Reg. IV Final Game 2: Dripping Springs vs. PSJA

5PM | NFHS – 5A D2 Baseball Reg. IV Final Game 2: Cedar Park vs. Sharyland

5PM | NFHS – 5A D2 Baseball Reg. IV Final Game 2: Cedar Park vs. Sharyland

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