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5-STARS: The Private School Playmakers powered by Texas Citizens Bank
Dec 30, 2020
There are so many great private school athletes in Houston.
VYPE highlights five athletes or teams from across the private school ranks in this edition of Private School Playmakers Powered by Texas Citizens Bank.
Fort Bend Christian Academy Football
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Congratulations to our 1st Team All-District Football Players! Way to <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/protectthenest?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#protectthenest</a> 🏈🦅<a href="https://twitter.com/FBEagles?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@FBEagles</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/HoustonChronHS?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@HoustonChronHS</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/vypehouston?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@vypehouston</a> <a href="https://t.co/lvJIUL4UbN">pic.twitter.com/lvJIUL4UbN</a></p>— Fort Bend Christian Academy Athletics (@FBCAathletics) <a href="https://twitter.com/FBCAathletics/status/1339301256821690370?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 16, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script><p>Fort Bend Christian Academy football had another remarkable season. The team was rewarded with some all-district accolades. First-team, all-district picks included Texas A&M-signee Remington Strickland, who earned first-team honors for both defensive and offensive line. David Kasemervisz, a Stanford preferred walk-on signee, was named first-team at linebacker and as an athlete on offense. Solomon Cole was a first-team defensive back and receiver, while JD Migl was named a first-teamer at running back for the Eagles. </p>Drake Martinez - St. Thomas Football
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NationalSigningDay?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NationalSigningDay</a>: <a href="https://twitter.com/STHFootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@STHFootball</a> standout <a href="https://twitter.com/_drakemartinez?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@_drakemartinez</a> makes it official and signs with <a href="https://twitter.com/CSUFootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CSUFootball</a> today. His dad played college ball at Tulane University. Neat day for Martinez family. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/txhsfb?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#txhsfb</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachAddazio?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachAddazio</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/csurecruiting?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@csurecruiting</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/coachjoeylynch?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@coachjoeylynch</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/JoshBailey74?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@JoshBailey74</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/STHCatholic?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@STHCatholic</a> <a href="https://t.co/SOoKTQ6vnM">pic.twitter.com/SOoKTQ6vnM</a></p>— vypehouston (@vypehouston) <a href="https://twitter.com/vypehouston/status/1339380947234516992?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 17, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script><p>Drake Martinez was one of three signees for St. Thomas football earlier in December on the first National Signing Day of the year for football players. Martinez signed to Colorado State University. What's neat is his father also played college football, doing so at Tulane. </p>Tommy Holstead - Kinkaid
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Blessed to announce my commitment to Washington & Lee University! Thank you to the friends, family, teachers, and coaches who made me who I am today. Fired up for the next chapter of my life. Go Generals! <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachJones_WL?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachJones_WL</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/WashandLeeFB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@WashandLeeFB</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachLarned?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachLarned</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/JohnDFriday?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@JohnDFriday</a> <a href="https://t.co/zxbMkZMWti">pic.twitter.com/zxbMkZMWti</a></p>— Tommy Holstead (@HolsteadTommy) <a href="https://twitter.com/HolsteadTommy/status/1340416748609257477?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 19, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script><p>2021 Kinkaid offensive tackle Tommy Holstead has verbally committed to Washand Lee. The 6-foot-5, 285-pound lineman is a nice get for the Generals. He is an Eagle Scout and also scored a 34 on his ACT. On the field he is a force. Holstead can fill the gap nicely, has a lot of strength to push around opposing defensive lineman and can get out in the open and block well. He has a lot of raw talent. </p>Donovan Jackson - Episcopal
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Finalists Selected for 2021 All-American Bowl's <a href="https://twitter.com/GEICO?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@GEICO</a> Man of the Year <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AAB21?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AAB21</a> 🇺🇸<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AllAmericanBowl?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AllAmericanBowl</a> 🏈<a href="https://t.co/VvfLap5e88">https://t.co/VvfLap5e88</a></p>— All-American Bowl (@AABonNBC) <a href="https://twitter.com/AABonNBC/status/1341895297946050560?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 23, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script><p>Donovan Jackson, who signed to Ohio State earlier this month, was recently named a finalist for the 2021 All-American Bowl Geico Man of the Year Award. According to the release, the award finalists "epitomize a high standard of excellence in community service and athletic distinction". What an honor for Jackson, who is one of six national finalists for the award. He is also a 2021 Anthony Muñoz 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁 as well. </p>Lutheran South Academy Football
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Congrats to our Pioneers! <a href="https://twitter.com/luke_harrison18?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@luke_harrison18</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/CadeGoldstraw?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@cadegoldstraw</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/joelhutchins6?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@joelhutchins6</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/Nick?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@nick</a> <a href="https://t.co/AO43CXRMtw">pic.twitter.com/AO43CXRMtw</a></p>— LSA Athletics (@lsaathl) <a href="https://twitter.com/lsaathl/status/1342283597458403332?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 25, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script><p>Recently, Lutheran South Academy football players earned some postseason accolades. Joel Hutchins was named a first-team, all-state receiver, while Luke Harrison and Cade Goldstraw were all-state honorable mentions. Nicholas Hatch was Academic All-State. Nice nods to these Pioneers. </p>Victoria Hunter - St. Pius X Softball
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">I am blessed and proud to be one of the athletes selected to the <a href="https://twitter.com/USASoftball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@USASoftball</a> HPP athlete pool! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/superexcited?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#superexcited</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/16u_bombers?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@16u_bombers</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/BombersTexas?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BombersTexas</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Coach_SniderSB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Coach_SniderSB</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/BethTorina?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BethTorina</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/BUMoore?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BUMoore</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/TexasSoftball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TexasSoftball</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/TexasCoachWhite?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TexasCoachWhite</a> <a href="https://t.co/eFc5hGOJDM">pic.twitter.com/eFc5hGOJDM</a></p>— VICTORIA HUNTER (@vvictoriahunter) <a href="https://twitter.com/vvictoriahunter/status/1342336910606401536?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 25, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script><p>Victoria Hunter is a player to watch on the softball field this spring at St. Pius X. Recently, Hunter was selected to the USA Softball High Performance Program pool. Hunter has garnered interest from some notable college softball programs thus far and is a star in the making at St. Pius X. </p>
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5-STARS: The Private School Playmakers powered by Texas Citizens Bank
Dec 21, 2020
There are so many great private school athletes in Houston.
VYPE highlights five athletes or teams from across the private school ranks in this edition of Private School Playmakers Powered by Texas Citizens Bank.
Cam Bonner - St. Thomas
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/COMMITTED?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#COMMITTED</a> !! Thank you everyone for everything throughout this process... happy birthday mom and dad♥️<br>•<br>•<br>•<br>•<br>🎥 <a href="https://twitter.com/iamSlimGus?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@iamSlimGus</a> 💯 <a href="https://t.co/U1EU9P63ke">pic.twitter.com/U1EU9P63ke</a></p>— Cam Bonner (@camdamone) <a href="https://twitter.com/camdamone/status/1338538151091056648?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 14, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script><p>Cameron Bonner helped lead St. Thomas to a 7-3 record this season and finished tied for the team lead in receiving yards with 754, according to the team's MaxPreps. Bonner entered the season as a bonified college prospect and on Monday, December 14, he announced his verbal commitment to Baylor University. That is a nice get for the Bears who have done some solid recruiting around the Houston area. </p>Jordan Williams - Second Baptist School
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/jojowms23?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@jojowms23</a> Defense wins Championships! <a href="https://t.co/ysVqiWWb5n">pic.twitter.com/ysVqiWWb5n</a></p>— Kimberly Williams (@jazzmama34) <a href="https://twitter.com/jazzmama34/status/1337629927147974659?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 12, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script><p>Jordan Williams has not surprisingly excelled at Second Baptist School on the hardwood this winter thus far. Williams, a transfer from Kinkaid, has been a spark to the men's basketball team. In a big 77-70 victory over St. Thomas over the weekend, Williams registered a triple-double. The junior finished with 36 points, 14 rebounds and 10 assists. He also had five steals as well. He is an all-around hoops star, who has been offered by Baylor and Mississippi State. </p>Christian Limon - Kinkaid
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">I look forward to furthering my education and baseball career at Amherst College! I can’t thank my family, friends, teammates, and coaches for all of the love and support and for helping me along the way! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GoMammoths?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GoMammoths</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/JPPyne?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@JPPyne</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/KyleChapman2014?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@KyleChapman2014</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Maas7805?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Maas7805</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachDillon21?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachDillon21</a> <a href="https://t.co/T48qbHp3aQ">pic.twitter.com/T48qbHp3aQ</a></p>— Christian Limón (@climon_2021) <a href="https://twitter.com/climon_2021/status/1337601974712328194?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 12, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script><p>Kinkaid senior baseball player Christian Limon has decided where he will play his college career. The senior on December 11 announce via his Twitter account that he will be playing for Amherst College. </p>David Kasemervisz - Fort Bend Christian Academy
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Committed‼️<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FearTheTree?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FearTheTree</a> 🌲<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CardClass21?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CardClass21</a> 🔴⚪️ <a href="https://t.co/nvhDS5uyOk">pic.twitter.com/nvhDS5uyOk</a></p>— David Kasemervisz (@DKasemervisz) <a href="https://twitter.com/DKasemervisz/status/1337933361906638848?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 13, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script><p>Fort Bend Christian Academy receiver David Kasemervisz is heading to California. This is a big year for FBCA football on the recruiting front as Kasemervisz becomes the second big-time Division I player to commit from FBCA. He joins offensive lineman Remington Strickland, who last week verbally committed to Texas A&M. Kasemervisz started his career at Fort Bend Clements HS before finishing it at FBCA. The senior receiver registered 459 yards and six touchdowns receiving this season for the Eagles. </p>Cypress Christian Football
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The Warriors are headed to State with a 14-0 win over Holy Cross last night! Details coming soon!<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CyChristian?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CyChristian</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CCSWarriors?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CCSWarriors</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/OneHeart?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#OneHeart</a> <a href="https://t.co/sKvVyfyfSN">pic.twitter.com/sKvVyfyfSN</a></p>— Cypress Christian (@CyChristian) <a href="https://twitter.com/CyChristian/status/1337792819927408640?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 12, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script><p>Cypress Christian is heading to the ship! The Warriors defeated Holy Cross of San Antonio 14-0 last week and will now play this weekend for the TAPPS Division III State Championship. Cypress Christian is the last Houston-area private school standing in the TAPPS football playoffs. Cypress Christian faces Covenant Christian-Colleyville for the TAPPS Division III State Championship this week. </p>
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