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Pasadena finding wings in tough, fun district
The Pasadena Eagles are getting used to their new district with the likes of West Fork, Splendora, Kingwood Park, Dayton, Crosby and Porter.
They have gotten off to a slow start, but the future looks bright as they find their wings.
“We wanted the noise, now we have to be the noise,” coach Carmen Martinez laughed. “I really enjoy this district because it is so competitive. Every night, any team can win and that truly makes you better.”
Leading the way has been Caryme Molina, who is the team’s setter and leading hitter.
“She has been a gracious leader,” Martinez said. “She builds her young teammates up but also demands a lot from them and that is hard to do. She instills confidence in our team.
“The setting in this district is amazing and she is one of the best. She has to make plays for us all game long and I’m trying to get her more into the offense.”
It’s been the little things for the Eagles who are on the cusp of the playoff conversation.
“We are very young with eight underclassmen, but they are playing really hard,” she said. “You can’t lose focus though and we have to finish games. We were up 12 in a game last week with Kingwood Park and blew it. We couldn’t get over that mental hurdle and get back in the match. Being mentally inexperienced has hurt us a little this year.”
The mission is still the postseason as she continues to push her team to do the intangibles to get back in the win-column.
“That inner dog is going to have to come out, or we are going to get eaten up.”
Hitchcock's Lloyd Jones III
THE PLAYMAKERS: Football; volleyball stars powered by UTMB Health
The south Houston area is loaded with talented athletes who give it their all in their respective fields of play.
Welcome to the VYPE Playmakers powered by UTMB Health, where we’re highlighting five standouts from the previous week who stole the headlines.
Here are the UTMB Athletes of the Week, as the Fall season begins to heat up.
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Blake Ivy, Clear Springs Football
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Last week, the big offensive tackle for Clear Springs, senior Blake Ivy, officially announced his commitment to Texas A&M.
As a four-star college recruit, and the No. 9 ranked OT in the Class of 2024, Ivy had plenty of top-tier programs to choose from--namely, LSU, Texas, and Texas A&M--but ultimately landed on moving to College Station at the conclusion of his tenure at Clear Springs.
Ivy will certainly make a worthy addition to the Aggies, given the considerable speed and athleticism he's showcased with his 6-foot-4 frame. He will be relied on heavily by Clear Springs as they pursue another district title and more this Fall.
Lloyd Jones III, Hitchcock Football
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The Hitchcock Bulldogs are one of the State favorites for Class 3A in Greater Houston. The ‘Dogs knocked off Refugio 43-36 on the road in a hostile environment. Leading the way was QB Lloyd Jones III, who threw for 143 yards and three scores, while rushing for 160 yards and another two TDs. Next up is East Bernard.
Caryme Molina, Pasadena Volleyball
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Pasadena volleyball is enjoying tremendous success prior to heading to district play. The Eagles coach Carmen Martinez has her girls playing well and tallying a 17-6 record. Leading the way is her daughter Caryme Molina, the sophomore setter who is quarterbacking the team.
Caleb Bell, Texas City Football
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The Texas City Stings knocked off Friendswood, 23-20, in OT in the first game of the season. Fullback Caleb Bell had a gritty performance, as he was banged up most of the second half. Bell grounded out 71 yards, 14 coming in OT to put the game away.
Luke Webb, Deer Park
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Deer Park's Luke Webb has been a nightmare for offenses to prepare for, and even more so when the teams take to the field. That's something several collegiate programs have recognized, but the senior DL has chosen to join Oklahoma State once he graduates this year.
As one of the commanders of the Deer's defense, Webb has already made an impact for the group, as they come off a big win in their season opener against La Porte.