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Welcome to the VYPE Playmakers, powered by UTMB Health, where we’re highlighting five standouts of the south Houston area. Here are the UTMB Athletes of the Week!
Jordi Garcia, Dobie Boys Soccer
Dobie Soccer following their Regional Semifinals win against Katy Jordan
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The Longhorns were a force to be reckoned with on the pitch this Winter.
Following an undefeated District Championship, Dobie advanced to the fifth round of the UIL Soccer postseason to ultimately become the Region III Runner Ups. Their total record was a remarkable 24-1-4 on the season.
This was in no small part due to the phenomenal play by senior forward Jordi Garcia, who led Dobie’s attack throughout the year. Most recently, he had a significant role in the Longhorns’ win against Katy Jordan to make the Pasadena ISD school the Regional Semifinals Champions. Dobie was reached the Region Finals for the first time in six years.
Makenna Mitchell, Santa Fe Softball
Santa Fe's Makenna Mitchell
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Santa Fe Softball is at it again.
Boasting a ridiculous 23-2-1 (7-1 district) record, the Indians are on the fast track to their second-consecutive district title with the postseason right around the corner.
Among the considerable number of standouts on the roster, senior SS Makenna Mitchell (Texas Tech-signee) has been one of the most consistent both on the field and at bat. As it currently stands, Mitchell leads the team in hits (34), runs (34) and stolen bases (19) with her other stats being equally sublime (.453 BA, 22 RBIs, 5 HR).
Mitchell, along with her fellow playmakers such as senior RHP Sidne Peters, will make Santa Fe a team worth fearing come playoff time.Maxwell Williams, Clear Falls Baseball
Clear Falls' Maxwell Williams
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With a current record of 16-9 (5-1 in district), Clear Falls is on the verge of regaining the district crown as the regular season is almost wrapped up.
The leadership displayed by senior RHP/OF Maxwell Williams has been a big reason for that, among the performances from several of the Knights’ other key players.
Despite the fact that he’s primarily a football player (Navy-signee), Williams has been making some noise on the diamond in his swan-song year. He’ll be depended on to be one of the driving forces in the bullpen to aid Clear Falls in their potential playoff run.
Olivia Schmidt, Friendswood Girls Soccer
Friendswood celebrates after their win over Waltrip in the UIL Area Round
Photo acquired via HC Laura Peter
Senior forward Olivia Schmidt was the driving force behind Friendswood’s exceptional Winter season.
After surpassing 100 career goals in February, she helped lead the Mustangs to an undefeated (12-0) district championship en route to the UIL postseason.
From there, Schmidt would play a significant role in the team’s advancement past Goose Creek Memorial (2-1) in the Bi-District round, followed by a hat-trick she scored in Friendswood’s 5-1 win over Waltrip in the Area Round, before ultimately falling to Port Neches-Groves in the Regional Quarterfinals.
Despite the Mustangs’ season ending sooner than expected, Schmidt’s presence on the pitch in her final year cannot be overstated.
Mia Estrello, Brazoswood Softball
Brazoswood's Mia Estrello
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Sophomore 2B/3B Mia Estrello is supercharging the Brazoswood softball program in the homestretch of the regular season.
After recently hitting a grand slam to propel her team past Clear Brook in a pivotal district matchup, the Lady Bucs now sit firmly atop their division with a 22-5 (8-1 district) record.
Considering Estrello is only in her second year at the school, the future of the program will be in good hands.
However, all that matters now is the team’s imminent playoff run, as Estrello, Tennessee-commit Peyton Tanner (Jr. RHP), Haley Hughes (Sr. OF/C) and Taryn McDougal (Sr. C) will be among the talented Brazoswood lineup who will be pushing for a State Championship.Our specialists recognize the importance of being able to maintain an active lifestyle and whether you’re looking to address a joint injury, receive prompt treatment for a concussion, or simply improve your overall athletic performance, UTMB Health Orthopedics Sports Medicine is here to help.
2022-23 Friendswood High School Baseball
INSIDE PITCH: VYPE Baseball Rankings, No. 4 Friendswood Mustangs
HC: Robert Benavides
The Mustangs intend to ride back to the State Title game this season. Only, this time they won’t plan on leaving empty-handed.
Friendswood has garnered two-consecutive district titles (would have, likely, been three if not for COVID) and it doesn’t appear that trend will stop this spring.
The ‘Stangs are loaded with next-level stars, including Texas A&M-signee Boots Landry (first-base), RHP Easton Tumis (University of Texas), junior RHP/OF Kyle Lockhart (Oklahoma), and sophomore 3B/OF/C Dane Perry (Texas Tech).
Coach Robert Benavides has been spoiled with talent in his five-year career at FHS, and he will look to steer the ship toward making history in 2023.
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