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The Houston Christian boys host the Mustang Classic
COACH SPEAK: Houston Christian's Crandall talks Mustang Classic, career
One of the best high school basketball tournaments in Texas is once again being hosted by Houston Christian — the storied Mustang Classic.
Now in its 23rd year, the tournament will showcase some of the top teams in Greater Houston and spotlight the No. 1 player in Texas, Second Baptist star Reese Alston.
At the center of it all is longtime Mustang coach Ron Crandall, the architect of the event and one of the most respected voices in the game. Crandall has surpassed 550 career wins, cementing his legacy as one of the state’s elite coaches.
VYPE’s Matt Malatesta caught up with Coach Crandall ahead of the Mustang Classic to talk basketball, his remarkable career, and the 2025 Houston Christian squad.
Check out the conversation.
The Willis Wildcats
PURPLE 'KATS: Young directs No. 16 Willis to new heights
No. 16 — WILLIS WILDKATS
What a season it was for the Willis Wildkats in 2025, as the program made school history by advancing three rounds deep in the postseason after finishing third in district play.
This year, coach Wayne Ware welcomes back Milwaukee-commit SJ Young, who averaged 19 points and 10 rebounds last season and serves as the engine that makes the Wildkats go.
Alongside him is Rondell Lewis, a 6-foot-7 post who contributed 10 points and seven boards per game in 2025. Senior Jax Yarborough will need to step into a larger role, while Ware patiently waits for football standouts Jaivion Martin (UH-commit) and A’Majai Friend (DB) to return to the hardwood.
With Young captaining the ship, and a mix of returning talent and multi-sport athletes, Willis is set to remain a district powerhouse and a team to watch in the postseason once again.
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