GAMES
RANKINGS
Some of the stars of 2024-25 Tomball Baseball
THE TIER LIST: Updated VYPE HOU Baseball Rankings; Kingwood, Tomball, Memorial, BH thriving
Just like that, we've already reached the first wave of district games in the Texas high school baseball season.
Suffice it to say, there have been numerous developments made thus far, which also entails some movement in our overall rankings.
Kingwood has skyrocketed since the preseason, as the Mustangs are now 19-1 on the year and show no signs of slowing down.
Trailing just behind are the Tomball Cougars, who still remain one of the city's most intimidating clubs, with a loaded bullpen to back that notion, and the same can be said for Houston Memorial.
Similarly, The Woodlands has been on a hot-streak throughout the entire spring, particularly turning heads in the tournament section and have a firm grasp on the lead in District 13-6A.
Don't sleep on other 6A contenders like Katy, Pearland, and Bridgeland, either.
In Class 5A, Barbers Hill (17-3) has been balling, though Friendswood, Lake Creek, and Kingwood Park are starting to make some noise as well.
With all that in mind, here's a look at the new VYPE Baseball rankings as we near the mid-way point of district-play in H-Town.
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*Parentheses indicates current district
*Last section indicates current overall record; district record
VYPE HOUSTON BASEBALL TOP-20 (Class 6A-4A)
1. Kingwood Mustangs (23-6A) -- 19-1; 3-0 in District
2. Tomball Cougars (15-6A) -- 13-3-1; 2-1
3. Houston Memorial Mustangs (17-6A) -- 13-3-1; 3-0
4. Barbers Hill Eagles (19-5A) -- 17-3; 3-0
5. The Woodlands Highlanders (13-6A) -- 16-4-1; 6-0
6. Katy Tigers (19-6A) -- 17-5; 6-0
7. Pearland Oilers (22-6A) -- 13-5; 5-1
8. Bridgeland Bears (16-6A) -- 13-3-2; 3-0
9. Atascocita Eagles (23-6A) --13-5-2; 3-0
10. Conroe Tigers (13-6A) -- 13-1-1; 3-1
11. Cypress Ranch Mustangs (16-6A) -- 15-3-1; 3-0
12. Friendswood Mustangs (20-5A) -- 10-4-1; 2-0
13. Magnolia West Mustangs (15-6A) -- 10-4; 3-1
14. Katy Taylor Mustangs (19-6A) -- 14-6-1; 5-1
15. Clear Springs Chargers (24-6A) -- 11-5-1; 2-1
16. Fulshear Chargers (20-6A) -- 13-5-1; 2-0
17. Magnolia Bulldogs (15-6A) -- 13-4-1; 5-0
18. Cypress Woods Wildcats (16-6A) -- 10-4-4; 3-0
19. Lake Creek Lions (17-5A) -- 8-5-1; 3-0
20. Kingwood Park Panthers (18-5A) -- 14-5-1; 1-0
Honorable Mentions: Summer Creek (23-6A), Ridge Point (21-6A), Stratford (17-6A), Seven Lakes (19-6A), Montgomery (17-5A), Klein (15-6A), FB Travis (21-6A), Deer Park (24-6A), Iowa Colony (20-5A), Grand Oaks (13-6A)
THE TIGERS: Katy Geared Up For Deep Playoff Run
As usual, Katy will be a force to be reckoned with heading into the 2025 campaign. After advancing to the third round of last year’s postseason, the Tigers will likely be poised for a similar run in May, if not better.
However, first, they’ll need to navigate a competitive district featuring Cinco Ranch, Tompkins, Taylor, and Seven Lakes. Third-year head coach Wes Hearne will rely on an exceptionally deep bullpen to keep the district title within reach. Senior right-hander Connor Udland (Houston commit) will continue to be the ace on the mound, following a standout 10-2 season with a 1.61 ERA.
In addition to his pitching, Udland was just as effective at the plate (.306 BA), earning himself District 19-6A MVP honors. Senior RHP/1B Cade Nelson (TCU) is another key arm (5-1, 0.94 ERA), while fellow TCU-commit Aiden Barrientes and junior Jayden Stewart (Houston) round out one of the most formidable units in the Houston area.
On the offensive side, junior shortstop Ashten Ballew is expected to play a starring role. After posting a .364 batting average and earning District Newcomer of the Year honors in 2024, Ballew will be crucial to Katy’s success this season.