Clear Creek Alum, and Georgia Bulldog OT, Chad Lindberg
THE PLAYMAKERS: Alumni Edition powered by UTMB Health
Welcome to the VYPE Playmakers, powered by UTMB Health, where we highlight five standouts who have advanced their playing careers to the collegiate level. Here are the UTMB Alumni Standouts.
Tramon Mark -- Dickinson HS Grad (Plays for UH Basketball)
Bradley C. Collier (VYPE)
Dickinson’s-own Tramon Mark enjoyed a stellar high school career, averaging nearly 30 points and leading the Gators to the State Tournmanet during his undefeated senior year -- before COVID-19 forced the rest of the season to be canceled. The 6-foot-5 point guard then moved on to play for the Houston Cougars, where he is currently a starter and is having his best collegiate season yet.
Brooke McCarty-Williams -- Clear Springs HS Grad (Played for UT & WNBA)
Clear Springs alum McCarty-Williams was a beast for the Chargers averaging over 25 points per game, and establishing her school as a major player in Texas girls basketball. Following her graduation in 2014, she would continue to make headlines at the University of Texas, helping the Longhorns reach the Sweet Sixteen of the NCAA Tournament each year she played. From there, she advanced to the WNBA to play guard for the Los Angeles Sparks (2018) and the Dallas Wings (2019).
Chad Lindberg -- Clear Creek HS Grad (Plays for Georgia Football)
Bradley C. Collier (VYPE)
Lindberg was a four-star offensive tackle for the Wildcats before graduating in 2020, and was a monster in drive-blocking situations. So much so, that his excellence on and off the field, earned him the chance to play for the current National Champions -- the Georgia Bulldogs. While only a sophomore, he was able to play some snaps in Georgia’s 65-7 win over TCU. He will make even more of an impact in the coming years.
Dylan Maxcey -- Friendswood HS Grad (Plays for Texas Tech Baseball)
Friendswood alum Dylan Maxcey played a major role in the Mustangs’ five-round playoff run during his senior year (2021). With a .371 batting average and leading the team in home runs and RBIs, he was a lock for his recruitment to Texas Tech. He currently plays catcher for the Red Raiders and is seeking to establish himself as a potential professional.
Brooke Botkin--Pearland HS Grad (Played for USC Volleyball)
One of Pearland’s greatest outside hitters, Botkin was a significant part of the Lady Oilers’ consistent postseason appearances throughout her high school career (2014-2017). Her extraordinary talent led to her playing for USC, where she earned Pac-12 All-Conference Team honors each year she played. Currently, Botkin is embarking on her professional volleyball career in Switzerland’s A1 League, where she plays for Geneve Volley.
Mia Sauers of Clear Creek
THE PLAYMAKERS: UTMB Health's Athletes of the Month
Welcome to the VYPE Playmakers, powered by UTMB Health, where we highlight five standouts who stole the headlines this fall.Here are the UTMB Athletes of the Month.
Ashley Richardson, Clear Springs, Volleyball
Junior Ashley Richardson never comes off the court. The District 24-6A MVP plays all the way around and is a certain DI player. She led Clear Springs to its second-ever District Title in 2022 and returns with bigger goals as a senior.
Landon Vessel, Clear Falls, Football
Landon Vessel quarterbacked the Knights to their first-ever district title. The junior showed poise in the pocket and is also a talented runner and game-manager. He threw for over 1,700 yards and rushed for another 100 yards on the season.
Mia Sauers, Clear Creek, Volleyball
Mia Sauers of Clear Creek
Mia Sauers of Clear Creek was the District 24-6A Defensive Player of the Year, leading the Wildcats to a playoff appearance. Sauers led the team with nearly 800 digs and 55 aces on the year. She is also a star on the beach volleyball circuit.
Marquis Johnson, Dickinson
The Missouri-commit can virtually do anything on offense. He’s the Gators’ playmaker through the air and can make plays with his feet. The 6-foot WR has the ability to win 50-50 balls and has been Dickinson’s go-to-guy for three seasons.
Brittney Daphnis, Clear Falls, Volleyball
Clear Falls reached the postseason this year and the senior middle blocker played a huge role in the Knights’ success. Brittney Daphnis was named to the first-team, all-district team and was the team’s second-leading kill artist and blocker.
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