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BREAKING: 2026 Cy Springs four-star ATH Paris Melvin Jr. commit to Houston
2026 Cy Springs (Texas) four-star athlete Paris Melvin Jr. has announced his commitment to the University of Houston.
Melvin picks the local Coogs over Arizona, Baylor, and Ole Miss among others.
For Melvin, the decision to commit to Houston came down to the staff showing Melvin how much of a priority he was to them.
“I started to see how much of a priority I was for them (Houston),” Melvin said. “Talking with my family we wanted to narrow it down and really find what the best fit was for me and the way Houston showed how much of a priority I am to them stood out and is why I committed.”
The Cy Springs star will get to play his college ball right up the road from his hometown and the ability to represent the city he loves means a great deal.
“It’s really an honor and a blessing to be able to represent the city I’m from at Houston,” he said. “I had the ability to go play at any school in the country but they say the best players in city stay in the city and now that I’m committed I plan on recruiting other guys in the city to join our class.”
The reigning District 16-6A MVP has his commitment locked in and is now ready to shift his focus towards his senior year and continuing to help change the culture at Cy Springs.
“It’s a blessing to finally be able to say I found my new home and go into my senior year with one thing on mind, helping my team win more game, win the district title, and going to the third round of the playoffs,” Melvin said.
Paris Melvin Jr. will be a name Houston fans should get to know fast once he arrives on campus but for now watch out for him and the Panthers next fall.
BEAR DOWN: Bridgeland Are Among The Contenders In 2025
This past spring marked a significant milestone for Bridgeland, as the Bears advanced to the Regional Final for the first time since becoming a varsity program in the 2018-2019 school year. From the outset, coach Paul Orlando and his staff have cultivated a winning mentality, one that has now elevated the Bears to “State Contender” status.
This momentum is expected to carry into 2025. During their historic run, Bridgeland was only stopped by eventual State Champion Tomball. With the new divisional structure of the UIL playoffs, the Bears are well-positioned for future success, especially with a talented roster returning to the diamond.
On the mound, Christopher Gutierrez (UTSA commit) and Josh Livingston (second-team, all-district) lead a strong pitching staff. In the field, first-teamers Weston Riddle (Sr. IF) and Caleb Simons (Jr. OF), along with Northwestern State-commit Austin Glasscock (Sr. 1B/ LHP), bring veteran experience.
Caden Hinze (second team) and Trey Allen (honorable mention) also return, providing depth across multiple positions. With a mix of established talent and promising players, Bridgeland is well-composed to build on last year’s success and remain a formidable force.