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PONY UP: Cy Ranch’s Vickerson remains locked in with SMU
2027 Cypress Ranch three-star defensive lineman Amari Vickerson announced his commitment to SMU back on January 18th.
The six-foot-four 290-pound defensive lineman locked in his commitment with the Mustangs came down to how they kept it real with him and his family.
“The reason I chose SMU is because they kept it real with not only me but my family,” Vickerson said. “They painted a picture for me and made promises to me and my family that a lot of other schools didn’t promise me. A bunch of schools who were there at the beginning started to fade away but SMU was always there for me.”

Vickerson will take his official visit to SMU in late May or early June. He also mentioned he might take a few other visits as well but made sure to emphasize he’s still locked in with the Mustangs.
“I might take an official visit to Florida, Florida State and Texas but my mind is focused on SMU,” Vickerson said. “I just need to renew some relationships with them with some of the coaching changes they have but I still believe that’s where I’ll be playing the next couple of years.
As the off-season continues on Vickerson plans to fine tune a few things ahead of his senior year.
“Things I’m working on this offseason is my speed and quickness off the line,” he said. “My strength is my strength but I’m really trying to emphasize on getting stronger and becoming a better leader on and off the field.”
2025-26 Cypress Ranch Girls Basketball
THE LAYUP LINE: Steele an undisputed Alpha for No. 14 Cy Ranch
No. 14 -- CYPRESS RANCH MUSTANGS
Competing with the perennial dominance of Cy Springs is never an easy task, but Cypress Ranch has continuously remained in the upper tier of District 16-6A.
That trend continued a year ago, when coach Megan Daniel guided the team to a 25-9 record and a second-place district finish before a narrow Area Round loss to Nimitz.
At the heart of the Mustangs’ firepower is senior Averie Steele, a towering presence in each phase of the game. Steele led Cypress Ranch in scoring (14.8 ppg), surpassed the 1,000-point career milestone, and set school records for blocks — single game, single season (66), and career totals. Her all-around prowess earned her 16-6A Defensive Player of the Year honors and makes her a clear future Division I prospect.
Supporting Steele are seasoned leaders Audriana Kobina (second-team, all-district) and Ireland Wright (honorable mention). Rounding out the returning senior class will be Saniyya Harden (Sr. F), Carlea Broom (Sr. G), and Essence Winston (Sr. G).
With the quality of assets this team has, it’s entirely possible that the Mustangs surpass their 2025-mark and then some.































