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Cy Springs' Ayla McDowell is VYPE Player of the Year for public schools
I'M LOVING IT: McDonald's All-American McDowell takes home POY; All-VYPE teams announced
Ayla McDowell of Cypress Springs was the brightest star in Greater Houston over the past several months.
The McDonald's All-American was elite her senior season, building her resume as she heads to the University of South Carolina in the fall. Her team fell just short of the State Final Four, but her legacy was already cemented.
Summer Creek took home the State trophy for the first time in school history with the help of junior Kennedy Simpson, while Hightower was loaded with stars en route to the State Finals.
Here are the All-VYPE 2025 Girls Basktetball Public School Teams.
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The VYPE 2025 Public School Player of the Year
Ayla McDowell, Cypress Springs
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FIRST TEAM
Aniya Foy, Cinco Ranch
Nataliyah Gray, Alief Taylor
Jemini Mitchell, Cypress Springs
Chandler Preston-Caver, Hightower
Kennedy Simpson, Summer Creek
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SECOND TEAM
Kailee Beaudion-Foliaki, Hightower
Jayci Lackey, Barbers Hill
Kendall Ford, Dawson
Bree Riley, Grand Oaks
Andrea Sturdivant, FB Austin
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THIRD TEAM
A'Zyua Blair, Pearland
Kara Hart, Katy Taylor
Kamryn McLaurin, Clear Brook
Ruke Ogbevire, Fulshear
Ogechi Okeke, Hightower
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HONORABLE MENTION
Rezia Castillo, Clear Brook
Marc'Kalia Celestine, Klein
Jazmine Hansley, Dickinson
Addison Martin, Summer Creek
Aniya Richard-Holmes, Nimitz
The stars of 2024-25 Cy Springs Girls Basketball
THE STATUS: VYPE Houston Basketball Final Rankings with playoffs looming
We’re finally approaching the point of the season where the stakes are at their highest.
As the playoffs near for girls basketball in Houston, district seeding has been locked in, setting the stage for a thrilling postseason.
At the top of the ranks, Cy Springs (27-3) has proven they’re ready to surpass last year’s Regional Semifinal appearance, finishing the regular season with a perfect sweep of District 16-6A.
In District 22-6A, the battle was tight, but Dawson (31-4) ultimately claimed the district title over Pearland (28-7). Both teams are primed for a deep postseason run.
Other teams expected to contend include Grand Oaks (29-3), Alief Taylor (26-5), Clear Brook (31-3), and Hightower (29-5), who have been impressively efficient throughout the winter.
One team that’s flown under the radar this season is Dickinson. The Gators (24-6A champions) are riding an 11-game winning streak and are poised to make some noise in the playoffs.
Don’t count out 2024 state semifinalists Summer Creek (24-11) either, as they’ve gained momentum while sharing the 23-6A title with C.E. King (26-5).
Other teams to watch in the coming weeks include Cinco Ranch (25-5), Fulshear (27-7), and Klein Collins (25-6).
On the boys’ side, Fort Bend Marshall (31-2) dominates Class 5A. With just a week left in the regular season, the Buffs are in prime position to claim a potential state championship.
Shadow Creek (28-2) may be the best 6A team in Houston. But, teams like Katy Jordan (29-3), Atascocita (25-4), and Seven Lakes (30-5) will certainly have something to say about that in the postseason.
Meanwhile, Fort Bend Travis (28-3) and Clear Springs (30-4) continue to impress, and it will be intriguing to see how far their momentum carries them.
In Class 4A, Stafford (32-0) remains unbeaten and looks to make another deep run toward the Alamodome.
With the postseason just around the corner, here's the final outlook on H-Town Hoops.
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*Parentheses indicates the team's district
*Last section indicates current overall record/district record
VYPE HOU GIRLS BASKETBALL TOP-20 (Class 6A-4A)
1. Cypress Springs Panthers (16-6A) -- 27-3; 14-0
2. Dawson Eagles (22-6A) -- 31-4; 16-0
3. Grand Oaks Grizzlies (13-6A) -- 29-3; 16-0
4. Alief Taylor Lions (20-6A) -- 26-5; 9-1
5. Dickinson Gators (24-6A) -- 26-8; 13-1
6. Pearland Oilers (22-6A) -- 28-7; 14-2
7. Clear Brook Wolverines (24-6A) -- 31-3; 12-2
8. Hightower Hurricanes (21-6A) -- 29-5; 14-0
9. C.E. King Panthers (23-6A) -- 26-5; 13-1
10. Summer Creek Bulldogs (23-6A) -- 24-11; 13-1
11. Cinco Ranch Cougars (19-6A) -- 25-5; 15-1
12. Fulshear Chargers (20-6A) -- 27-7; 9-1
13. Klein Collins Tigers (15-6A) -- 25-6; 13-3
14. Clear Creek Wildcats (24-6A) -- 26-6; 11-3
15. Manvel Mavericks (22-6A) -- 26-8; 12-4
16. Cypress Falls Eagles (17-6A) -- 26-5; 13-1
17. Klein Bearkats (15-6A) -- 27-8; 12-4
18. Barbers Hill Eagles (19-5A) -- 28-7; 13-1
19. Cypress Ranch Mustangs (16-6A) -- 24-8; 12-2
20. Katy Taylor Mustangs (19-6A) -- 24-8; 12-4
Honorable Mentions: Tomball Memorial, Fort Bend Austin, Shadow Creek, Tompkins, Klein Oak, Fort Bend Willowridge, La Porte, Katy Jordan, Bridgeland, Friendswood, The Woodlands, Alief Hastings
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VYPE HOU BOYS BASKETBALL TOP-20 (Class 6A-4A)
1. Fort Bend Marshall Buffaloes (22-5A) -- 31-2; 11-0
2. Shadow Creek Sharks (22-6A) -- 28-2; 15-0
3. Katy Jordan Warriors (19-6A) -- 29-3; 14-1
4. Atascocita Eagles (23-6A) -- 25-4; 13-0
5. Seven Lakes Spartans (19-6A) -- 30-5; 14-2
6. FB Travis Tigers (21-6A) -- 28-3; 12-1
7. Clear Springs Chargers (24-6A) -- 30-4; 12-1*
8. Friendswood Mustangs (20-5A) -- 27-5; 10-2
9. C.E. King Panthers (23-6A) -- 20-9; 11-2
10. Stafford Spartans (21-4A) -- 32-0; 11-0
11. Grand Oaks Grizzlies (13-6A) -- 26-8; 13-2
12. Ridge Point Panthers (21-6A) -- 23-8; 10-3
13. Summer Creek Bulldogs (23-6A) -- 22-11; 10-3
14. Katy Tigers (19-6A) -- 27-6; 10-5
15. Bellaire Cardinals (18-6A) -- 20-10; 9-2
16. Cinco Ranch Cougars (19-6A) -- 26-7; 10-5
17. College Park Cavaliers (13-6A) -- 24-9; 12-3
18. Cypress Springs Panthers (16-6A) -- 24-9; 10-2
19. Iowa Colony Pioneers (20-5A) -- 22-11; 8-3
20. Booker T. Washington Eagles (20-4A) -- 23-4; 16-1
Honorable Mentions: Cypress Creek, Strake Jesuit, Barbers Hill, Fort Bend Bush, Huffman Hargrave, Yates, Cypress Falls, Cypress Ranch, La Porte, Pearland, Dickinson, Clear Falls, Wheatley










































