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Elsewhere, history was written. C.E. King made its inaugural appearance in Arlington, squaring off against DeSoto in the 6A Division II championship in Head Coach Cory Laxen’s first season at the helm.
Meanwhile, Randle’s dominant run persisted, representing H-Town at AT&T Stadium in the 5A Division II title game with a program built on continuity and expectation.
On the private school front, The Kinkaid School continued its reign, capturing back-to-back SPC-4A titles and its sixth championship since 2017. In TAPPS, Second Baptist closed the year with consecutive appearances in the Division II championship, underscoring its staying power on the state stage.
With the dust now settled, let’s shift focus from moments to individuals. Now, it’s time to recognize the elite performers who defined Space City football from opening kickoff to final whistle.
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*Names will be listed alphabetically (last name) with each position, using the format: "Name, School".
*The Athlete (ATH) position refers to a utility player, who contributes at multiple spots on offense, defense, special teams, or all of the above.
ALL-VYPE TEAM PHOTO GALLERY: Cardae Mack -- Atascocita
Matthew Ogle (VYPE)
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ALL-VYPE PUBLIC SCHOOL TEAMS
FIRST-TEAM OFFENSE
QB - Jack Daulton, The Woodlands
QB - Cardae Mack, Atascocita
RB - John Hebert, Strake Jesuit
RB - Landen Williams-Callis, Randle
WR - Benny Easter Jr., Summer Creek
WR - Alvin Mosley, FB Crawford
WR - Jayden Warren, Iowa Colony
TE - William Mayes, Tompkins
OL - Jordan Burnett, Ridge Point
OL - Nick Howard, Pearland
OL - Day'jon Moore, Willis
OL - Avery Morcho, Ridge Point
OL - Nicolas Robertson, Klein
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FIRST-TEAM ATHLETE
ATH - Jermaine Bishop Jr., Willis
ATH - Kaeden Johnson, FB Marshall
ATH - Paris Melvin Jr., Cypress Springs
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SECOND-TEAM OFFENSE
QB - Kaleb Maryland, North Shore
QB - Carson White, Iowa Colony
RB - Micah Rhodes, Klein Oak
RB - Dionne Sims, C.E. King
WR - Jaylen Addai, Shadow Creek
WR - Jaylen Bocard, North Shore
WR - David Brewer IV, FB Travis
TE - Trysten Laughlin, Kingwood
OL - Noah Abebe, Friendswood
OL - Josiah Evans, Galveston Ball
OL - Keyon Hemphill-Woods, Columbus
OL - Eddie Lartigue Jr., Klein Collins
OL - Hugh Smith, Ridge Point
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SECOND-TEAM ATHLETE
ATH - Christopher Brown, Yates
ATH - Dillon Mitchell, C.E. King
ATH - CJ Toney, Atascocita
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FIRST-TEAM DEFENSE
DL - Jimmy-Phrisco Alo-Suliafu, Katy Jordan
DL - Magnus Herndon, The Woodlands
DL - DeMarco Jenkins, Pearland
DL - Kaden McCarty, Cypress Falls (*DE/OLB)
DL - Za'qwaun Nunn, North Shore
LB - Joseph Credit, Pearland
LB - Noriel "Pac-Man" Dominguez, Randle
LB - Kosi Okpala, Mayde Creek (*OLB/DE)
LB - Cullen Thompson, Grand Oaks (*OLB/DE)
DB - Marco Beltran, College Park
DB - Davis Kinney, FB Travis
DB - Brandon Sherrard, Shadow Creek
DB - Kah'ni Watts, Iowa Colony
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SECOND-TEAM DEFENSE
DL - Ezekiel Ayangbile, Langham Creek
DL - Daryl Campbell, Paetow
DL - Brinley, Tita, Summer Creek
DL - Dominick Toulon, C.E. King
DL - Amari Vickerson, Cypress Ranch
LB - Preston Hall, Ridge Point
LB - Reilarean Phillips, Alief Elsik
LB - Calvin Thomas, Cypress Ranch
LB - Amari Wilks, Pearland
DB - Xavier Harmon, Conroe
DB - Blake Jenkins, Tompkins
DB - Jaden Vaughn, Cy-Fair
DB - Isaiah Williams, FB Marshall
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HONORABLE MENTION OFFENSE
*Listed alphabetically (last name)
QB - Lorenzo Aguirre (Dickinson), Braden Baker (Cy Ranch), Albert Brown Jr. (Aldine Nimitz), Tristin "TK" Gaines (Waller), Kyden Barker (Clear Falls), Khylan Davis (Hightower), Braylen Fisher (FB Crawford), Camden Hughes (College Park), Timothy Potts (C.E. King), Chris Racey (Ridge Point), Braydon Schoggin (Klein Collins), Tyler Skrabanek (Randle), Grant Smith (Grand Oaks), Noah Spinks (Summer Creek)
RB - Aiden Akins (Ridge Point), Ja'Maurey Champion (Pearland), Malachi Gamble (Dickinson),Tremayne Hill (Katy), Hezekiah Johnson (North Shore), Edward Kelly Jr. (Klein), Jovan Rodriguez (Paetow), Kash Schwab (Bridgeland), Sean Simon (La Porte), Ian Thomas (Tomball), Nicholas Tramble (Aldine Davis), Tristan Willis (Shadow Creek)
WR - Malachi Augustus (Aldine Nimitz), Julian Cromartie (College Park), Braylon Fisher (Columbus), Bailen George (Ridge Point), Robert Haynes IV (Ridge Point), Ashton Johnson (Randle), Braylon Lane (C.E. King), CJ Lewis (Cy Lakes), Brian Manuel Jr. (Atascocita), Kaileb Peterson (Dickinson), James Scott (Oak Ridge), Aden Starling (Shadow Creek), Derek Stevenson (Paetow), Carter St. Junious (Manvel), Kye Wehby (Kingwood)
TE - Braden Glover (Dickinson), Mason Mixon (Randle), Tanner Watkins (Memorial)
OL - Isaac Aranda (North Shore), Manuel Bustamante (Deer Park), Isaac Coughran (Katy), Adolfo Cruz (Dickinson), Jaylen Fields (North Shore), Jake Hayman (La Porte), Hunter McKinney (Lake Creek), Channing Nevels (Hightower), Xavier Obiero-Hyter (Alief Hastings), Foard Polley (Stratford), Devan Robison (Pasadena Memorial), Dillian Whiteside (Alief Taylor)
ATH - Blake Hamilton (Tompkins), Kaleb Jammer (Angleton), BJ Lafell (Shadow Creek), Ashton Ruffin (La Porte)
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HONORABLE MENTION DEFENSE
DL - Isaiah Broughton (Cypress Ridge), MacGregor Byers (Strake Jesuit), Marlon Cook (Cy Creek), Amontre Harris (Summer Creek), Bryce Jackson (Barbers Hill), Brynden Mack (Angleton), Demarcus Marks (Westfield), Shaun McDowell (Foster), Corbin Phillips (Cy Lakes), Daniel Swiney (Iowa Colony), Antonio Underwood (Westfield), Xavier Waters (North Shore)
LB - Camron Alakija (FB Crawford), Tommy Giavani Baker (Shadow Creek), Quintrell Bloom (Dickinson), James "JD" Brady (Klein Collins), Calvin Carter (C.E. King), Evan Ferns (Fulshear), Reid Garrelts (Katy), Carson Hahn (Barbers Hill), Cade Haug (Kingwood), Ryan Mallory (Randle), Devyn Phillip (Hightower), Isaac Richardson (Memorial), Brady Schneider (Tomball), Davon Smith (Westfield), Samuel Weary (Manvel)
DB - Mudassir Abdullah (West Columbia), Amiri Barnes (Cy Lakes), Royce Bimage (Dickinson), Trenton Blaylock (Atascocita), Corey Brown (Dawson), David Brown III (Waller), Jalyn Burton (Randle), Tanner Covar (Magnolia), Marrel Davis (Summer Creek), Tony Guillory (North Shore), James Henderson (Cy Falls), Karnell "Greedy" James Jr. (Manvel), Jermaine Santana-Diaz (Ridge Point), Daniel Scarabino (Cinco Ranch), Carter Stewart (Shadow Creek), Dylan Waters (FB Marshall)
ALL-VYPE PRIVATE SCHOOL TEAMS
FIRST-TEAM OFFENSE
QB - Keisean Henderson, Legacy SSS*
QB - Santiago Fernandez, TWCA
RB - Langston Davis, Second Baptist
RB - Wayne Shanks Jr., The Kinkaid School
WR - Mike Brown, Legacy SSS*
WR - Trey Finney III, St. Pius X
WR - Eric Sipko, John Cooper School
TE - Roland "RJ" Wilson, St. Thomas
OL - Antonio Castillo, LSA
OL - Brode Clark, Concordia Lutheran
OL - Zachary Johnson, LSA
OL - Alexander Pompilus, St. Thomas
OL - Jackson Woods, Episcopal
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FIRST-TEAM ATHLETE
ATH - Jaxon Coleman, Concordia Lutheran
ATH - Braeden Robinson, LSA
ATH - Canon Toon, Second Baptist
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SECOND-TEAM OFFENSE
QB - Colson Collins, John Cooper School
QB - Pierce Jacobson, St. Thomas
RB - Malik Liberty, Concordia Lutheran
RB - Javaughn Waldron, St. Thomas
WR - Donnie Avery Jr., FBCA
WR - Julio Fernandez, TWCA
WR - Nate Tidwell, St. Thomas
TE - Luke Mazur, LSA
OL - Hayden Bennett, TWCA
OL - Tate Erb, St. Thomas
OL - David Esquivel, John Cooper School
OL - Mac Northrup, Second Baptist
OL - William Stanosheck, TWCA
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SECOND-TEAM ATHLETE
ATH - Jackson Barrow, Houston Christian
ATH - Baron Meachum, TWCA
ATH - Colton Rhoden III, John Cooper School (*RB/MLB)
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FIRST-TEAM DEFENSE
DL - Kelvin Baptiste, Second Baptist
DL - Joshua Cox, TWCA
DL - Trace Holster, FBCA
DL - Obinna Umeh, St. Thomas
LB - Cade Griffin, LSA
LB - Travis Johnson II, Episcopal
LB - Liam McCarthy, St. Thomas
LB - Aiden Turner, Concordia Lutheran
DB - Logan Debose, St. Thomas
DB - Noah Harris, LSA
DB - Brayden Hinote, TWCA
DB - Caleb Pitts, The Kinkaid School
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SECOND-TEAM DEFENSE
DL - Prince Holiday, TWCA
DL - Blake Hollas, TWCA
DL - Reid Kelley, Concordia Lutheran
DL - Nathan Muaka, Concordia Lutheran
LB - Jake Campbell, Episcopal
LB - Will Kipp, FBCA
LB - Jacob Quinlan, St. Thomas
LB - Connor Reynard, Concordia Lutheran
DB - Kohen Alexander, St. Thomas
DB - Sam CdeBaca, Houston Christian
DB - Cody Cutrer, Concordia Lutheran
DB - Peyton Jones, Second Baptist
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HONORABLE MENTION OFFENSE
QB - Ryan Neidigk (Concordia Lutheran), Holt Teichman (LSA), Brayden Tibbetts (FBCA), Donovan Warren (Episcopal), Ross Wynne (The Kinkaid School)
RB - Brooks Allen (Episcopal), Cade Griffin (LSA), Edric Jasmine (Second Baptist), Hanley Sayers (St. John's School), Myles Stewart (St. Thomas), Cortez Taylor (LSA)
WR - Thomas Blackburn (TWCA), Alexander Donnelly (The Kinkaid School), Tommy Hetherington (Episcopal), Jerrel Moore (St. Pius X), Carson Murray (St. John's School), Joe Norman (John Cooper School), Rome Stanford (Concordia Lutheran), Allen Thomas (Second Baptist), Tramon Williams Jr. (FBCA)
TE - Brayden Stevenson (TWCA)
ATH - Amir Parks-Brooks (St. Pius X), Patrick Wadlington (FBCA)
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HONORABLE MENTION DEFENSE
DL - Edward Burnett (Second Baptist), Hank Hughes (LSA), Jonah Kalu (FBCA), Rylan Kimpson (St. Thomas), Andrew Kirkland (St. Pius X), Khairan McQueen-Clayton (St. Thomas), Jack Stanger (St. John's School)
LB - Eli Hall (TWCA), Luke Horak (John Cooper School), Madden Morgan (Episcopal), Jack Sloan (LSA), Marcos Solais Jr. (St. Pius X), Morgan Tannery (The Kinkaid School)
DB - Carson Clark (Concordia Lutheran), Pryce Cravens (St. Thomas), Kendall Jones (St. Pius X), Tanner Nyveen (The Kinkaid School), Joseph Orr (TWCA), Christian Rene (St. Pius X), Max Saldana (LSA), Dillan Whitfield (Second Baptist)
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Private School Terminology Legend
*Legacy SSS (Legacy the School of Sport Sciences) is an independent charter school.
TWCA = The Woodlands Christian Academy
FBCA = Fort Bend Christian Academy
LSA = Lutheran South Academy
Where Are They Now: Former Greater Houston-Area athletes competing in Kinders Texas Bowl
VYPE takes a look at the top players from the Greater Houston-area to watch for in the game and the full list of Houston natives.
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Houston QB Conner Weigman - Bridgeland HS
Conner Weigman (Bridgeland) has been a major catalyst in No. 21 Houston’s resurgence during year two under Willie Fritz, helping lead the Cougars to a 9–3 record and their first bowl appearance since 2022.
The dynamic quarterback has put together a standout season, throwing for 2,475 yards and 24 touchdowns, while adding another dimension on the ground with 644 rushing yards and 10 rushing touchdowns.
Weigman’s dual-threat ability has powered Houston’s rise back into the national spotlight.
LSU LB Harold Perkins - Cypress Park HS
Before becoming a star at LSU, Harold Perkins was a two-way superstar at Cypress Park High School, leading the Tigers to a district championship in 2021.
Now in his junior season at LSU, Perkins continues to make his presence felt at the college level, totaling 55 tackles, four sacks, and three interceptions — showcasing the same impact ability that made him one of the most dominant players in Greater Houston during his high school days.
LSU S AJ Haulcy - FB Marshall HS
AJ Haulcy (FB Marshall) has put together an impressive collegiate career, beginning at the University of Houston before transferring to LSU this spring.
The standout defensive back earned All-American and First-Team All-SEC honors after a stellar season, finishing with 88 tackles, one forced fumble, four pass breakups, and three interceptions — solidifying himself as one of the top defenders in the conference.
Houston OL Mathhew Wykoff - Magnolia HS
Houston offensive lineman Matthew Wykoff (Magnolia High School) proved to be a major addition through the transfer portal this offseason, helping solidify the Cougars’ front five.
Wykoff has appeared in all 12 games this season, providing valuable versatility by playing both guard and tackle as Houston’s offensive line took a big step forward.
LSU OL Coen Echols - Katy HS
LSU offensive lineman Coen Echols emerged as a starter for the first time in his collegiate career this season, earning seven starts at guard while also appearing in the Tigers’ other five games.
Echols and the LSU offensive line will face a stiff challenge in the bowl matchup, going up against a talented and physical Houston defensive front that has been one of the Cougars’ strengths all season.
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Full List Of Kinders Texas Bowl Greater-Houston Area Participants
HOUSTON COUGARS
Houston QB Conner Weigman - Bridgeland HS
Houston QB Austin Carlisle - Ridge Point HS
Houston QB Jake Sock - Pearland HS
Houston RB Zane Smith - Fulshear HS
Houston RB Steve Polk - Manvel HS
Houston WR Marquis Shoulders - Tompkins HS
Houston WR Dylan Caddle - Cy Ranch HS
Houston WR Hunter Teichman - Lutheran South Academy
Houston WR Zaylen Cormier - Heights HS
Houston TE Kaleb Thomas - North Shore HS
Houston TE Wyatt Herbel - Cy Fair HS
Houston TE Jacory Thurman - Worthing HS
Houston OL Ricardo Cordova - Pasadena Memorial HS
Houston OL Sean Terrell - Klein Oak HS
Houston OL RJ Lee - Second Baptist School
Houston OL Jason Brooks Jr. - Dobie HS
Houston OL Matthew Wykoff - Magnolia HS
Houston OL Dalton Merryman - Montgomery HS
Houston OL Cedric Melton - Klein Cain HS
Houston DL Carmello Brooks - Paetow HS
Houston DL Chance Bryant - Fulshear HS
Houston DL Hunter Jones - Stratford HS
Houston Jack Sheldon Rice - Fulshear HS
Houston Jack Cavan Tuley - Tomball HS
Houston LB Christian Brathwaite - Cy Ranch HS
Houston LB Zion Taylor - Shadow Creek HS
Houston DB Blake Thompson - Elkins HS
Houston DB Kentrell Webb - Paetow HS
Houston DB Elijah Young - Klein Cain HS
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LSU TIGERS
LSU WR Nic Anderson - Katy HS
LSU LB Harold Perkins JR. - Cy Park HS
LSU DB AJ Haulcy - FB Marshall HS
LSU LB Charles Ross II - North Shore HS
LSU TE Donovan Green - Dickinson HS
LSU DB Justin Echols - Katy HS
LSU OL Coen Echols - Katy HS