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Cy Springs' Jemini Mitchell
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Nationally-recognized Mitchell continues to make name for herself
IT TOOK NO TIME AT ALL FOR AUDIENCES TO BECOME FAMILIAR WITH THE NAME JEMINI MITCHELL.
Standing at 6-foot-2, Cy Springs’ newest star made one the most utterly dominant freshman debuts that the state has seen, having scored 538 points, with 219 rebounds, 70 assists and a team-leading 46 blocks.
This would obviously result in a District 16-6A Newcomer of the Year selection, but she’s much more than just a big body.
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“Most people might lean more towards their shooting ability, which I do think I’m skilled in that area,” said Mitchell. “But, I like to think that my greatest strength relates to my versatility as a player. Sure, I have the size, but I’m able to play inside and outside the paint and I feel that my defense has gotten better over the years.”
Entering her sophomore year, Mitchell is listed as a five-star recruit who’s the No. 1 ranked player in Texas and No. 13 in the nation in the Class of 2027.
That instantaneous level of success, coupled with her growing confidence, could arguably be attributed to the landscape she’s developed her game in.
“Being in this program has really allowed me to grow as a person, even though I’m only entering my second year,” she said. “On and off the court, I feel like my coaches and teammates push me to be better. You have to mature at a rapid pace in order to compete at this level, which is something that really sticks with me.”
Teamwise, the Panthers enjoyed yet another tremendous season this past winter, going 30-3 overall, which included an undefeated district title. They reached the UIL Class 6A Region II Semifinals.
However, they were ultimately thwarted by the eventual State Champs Duncanville, in a tight 48-40 defeat, clearly fueling them for this season.
“I don’t want to go back into the locker room like we did last year,” Mitchell said. “I hated the feeling after what happened in Round 4. If we want to improve on last year’s result, we need to take everything seriously, whether it be in practice or the classroom. There’s some unfinished business here, so it’s going to be about going hard every rep, and doing what we need to do.”
Given the unquestionable talent returning for coach Taneisha Rogers in 2024 – particularly Mitchell and South Carolina-commit Ayla McDowell – it’s likely that the vision they’ve set for themselves might very well come to fruition.
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Westfield, Crosby, TWCA make new in VYPE Rankings
Welcome to the party Westfield High School.
The Mustangs knocked off Nimitz in a 45-12 statement game in District 14-6A. Nimitz moves down to No. 20 and Westfield moves into the Class 6A rankings.
In other news, Tomball held off the ranked Klein Oak Panthers and Conroe continues to trend in the right direction.
In Class 5A, the bottom of the rankings fell out. Huntsville brought Montgomery back to earth and Randle handled Texas City. Entering the rankings are the 5-1 Waltrip Rams and the Crosby Cougars.
Concordia Lutheran was knocked off this week as the No. 1 team in private school by San Antonio Central Catholic, making Kinkaid the new No. 1. The Woodlands Christian Academy moves into the Top 5 with a 5-1 record. Next up for them, however, is No. 3 Second Baptist.
Here are your VYPE Houston football rankings.
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VYPE’s Class 6A Top 25
No. 1 North Shore Mustangs
No. 2 Atascocita Eagles
No. 3 Fulshear Chargers
No. 4 Willis Wildkats
No. 5 Summer Creek Bulldogs
No. 6 Hightower Hurricanes
No. 7 Ridge Point Panthers
No. 8 Bridgeland Bears
No. 9 Shadow Creek Sharks
No. 10 Katy Jordan Warriors
No. 11 The Woodlands Highlanders
No. 12 Katy Tigers
No. 13 Klein Cain Hurricanes
No. 14 Tomball Cougars
No. 15 Conroe Tigers
No. 16 Stratford Spartans
No. 17 Cypress Ranch Mustangs
No. 18 Deer Park Deer
No. 19 Pearland Oilers
No. 20 Nimitz Cougars
No. 21 Dickinson Gators
No. 22 Cy-Fair Bobcats
No. 23 Paetow Panthers
No. 24 Cypress Springs Panthers
No. 25 Westfield Mustangs
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VYPE’s Class 5A Rankings
No. 1 Randle Lions
No. 2 Galveston Ball Tors
No. 3 Angleton Wildcats
No. 4 Iowa Colony Pioneers
No. 5 Huntsville Hornets
No. 6 FB Marshall Buffs
No. 7 Waltrip Rams
No. 8 Montgomery Bears
No. 9 Crosby Cougars
No. 10 Texas City Stings
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VYPE’s Top 5 Private Schools
No. 1 Kinkaid Falcons
No. 2 Episcopal Knights
No. 3 Concordia Lutheran Crusaders
No. 4 Second Baptist School Eagles
No. 5 The Woodlands Christian Academy Warriors