2021 VYPE Awards: Public School Men's Swimmer of the Year Finalists
The winners will be honored in a one-hour virtual show on Sunday, June 27 at 6 p.m. on VYPE Houston's website, Twitter account and on the VYPE Texas Facebook page and YouTube Channel! It will be an event to get dressed up for and to tune in to as it will be an evening full of special moments!
Let us get it started! Here are the finalists for Public School Men's Swimmer of the Year!
SWIMMER OF THE YEAR FINALIST: Garret Green, Kingwood
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Kingwood finished second to The Woodlands at state. Garret Green is a state champion in the 100-yard butterfly at 47.80 and finished third in the 100-yard backstroke at 49.19. He also won a relay with his 400-yard freestyle squad with a time of 3 minutes and .34 seconds. He has signed with Tennessee.
SWIMMER OF THE YEAR FINALIST: Munzer Kabbara, Cy Woods
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Munzer Kabbara of Cy Woods had a great 2021 season. He helped the Wildcats' set a State Record in the 200 free and won gold in the 200-IM.
SWIMMER OF THE YEAR FINALIST: Tyler Hulet, The Woodlands
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Tyler Hulet secured 10 individual state medals (seven gold, one silver, two bronze) during his four-year career with The Woodlands boys swim team. He helped TWHS win state as a senior. Hulet, a Texas A&M signee, secured his third consecutive championship in the 100-yard backstroke, earned a silver in the 100 butterfly, and anchored the third-place 400 freestyle relay that clinched the team title.
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2021 VYPE Awards: Public School Women's Swimmer of the Year Finalists
The winners will be honored in a one-hour virtual show on Sunday, June 27 at 6 p.m. on VYPE Houston's website, Twitter account and on the VYPE Texas Facebook page and YouTube Channel! It will be an event to get dressed up for and to tune in to as it will be an evening full of special moments!
Let us get it started! Here are the finalists for Public School Women's Swimmer of the Year!
SWIMMER OF THE YEAR FINALIST: Cory Shanks, Clear Creek
Clear Creek's girls' swimming and diving team won its fourth straight District 24-6A title last weekend. Cory Shanks stole the show, winning the 50 and 100-yard freestyle. She then went on to win state. The Tennessee signee has a big future in the sport... can you say future Olympian?
SWIMMER OF THE YEAR FINALIST: Paige Taber, The Woodlands
Paige Taber moved in from California to The Woodlands and helped lead the Highlanders to a state title. She finished fourth in the 200-yard IM at 2:04.38 and won silver in the 100-yard backstroke at 55.57.
She helped in the relays to win the title and will return for her senior year in 2021-22.
SWIMMER OF THE YEAR FINALIST: Alexis Newman, Kingwood
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Alexis Newman is just a junior at Kingwood High School and she has verbally committed to Arizona after her exploits in the sport. She won the Texas UIL 6A state 100 backstroke and set a record at the Bill Walker Pool record of 54.76. She also contributed to Kingwood's 3rd-place 200 medley relay (24.92 butterfly leg) and 6th-place 400 free relay (54.08 anchor).
Houston Methodist Orthopedics & Sports Medicine is Houston's leading provider of orthopedic services, from sports medicine to joint replacement. Houston Methodist offers comprehensive diagnostic, treatment and rehabilitative services with a high standard of excellence for elite athletes, active adults and student athletes. Houston Methodist serves as the official health care provider for the Houston Texans, Houston Astros, Rice Athletics, Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™, Houston Ballet, Houston Symphony and Houston Grand Opera.