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The Lone Star College Player of the Week: La Porte WR Peyton Smith
The La Porte Bulldogs are making their move up the VYPE Class 5A Rankings, and they’re backing it up with big-time performances on the field.
La Porte has picked up impressive wins over Port Arthur Memorial and Baytown Sterling, establishing itself as a team to watch as the district race heats up. The Bulldogs are a perfect 5-0 in district play, with Beaumont United next on the schedule this weekend.
Leading the charge is explosive wide receiver Peyton Smith, who put together a monster performance in the win over Sterling. Smith hauled in eight catches for 200 yards and four touchdowns, putting on a show and earning Lone Star College Player of the Week honors.
Smith has emerged as a game-changing weapon in the Bulldogs’ passing attack, but he’s far from a one-man show. Running back Sean Simon is also enjoying a big season, giving La Porte another dangerous offensive threat for opposing defenses to contend with.
With momentum building, a perfect district record and playmakers stepping up on both sides of the offense, the Bulldogs are positioning themselves for a strong finish.
La Porte is climbing the rankings — and the Bulldogs are showing they have the firepower to keep rising.
Bridgeland has wins over Cypress Ranch, The Woodlands and Tompkins
RESHUFFLED RANKINGS: The VYPE Lone Star College Top 25 gets a makeover after Week 7
VYPE’s No. 1 team in Class 6A, North Shore, survived a major scare on Friday night against Summer Creek, rallying from a 14-point second-half deficit to escape with a win. It ultimately came down to a blocked field goal to preserve the Mustangs’ undefeated record.
Through seven weeks of football, the picture is becoming clearer — and it’s time for VYPE to reshuffle the rankings.
With more data on the table, the questions get tougher. Who can beat whom? Which teams have faced the most challenging schedules? And which programs still have something to prove?
Let’s break it down.
CLASS 6A: THE CONTENDERS ARE EMERGING
Pearland has made a strong case for itself, dominating its schedule while securing a signature victory over Manvel, which was ranked in the Top 12 at the time. The Oilers are building momentum as the competition heats up.
Bridgeland has also earned its place in the conversation. The Bears edged The Woodlands with a late field goal and took down Cypress Ranch, which was ranked No. 2 at the time. Cypress Ranch now checks in at No. 6, with CE King sitting at No. 7. Don't forget, Ranch and King gave us an instant classic earlier this season, adding another layer to an increasingly competitive race.
Meanwhile, Klein continues to fly under the radar as one of the area's most consistent teams. The undefeated Bearkats have stacked wins over Klein Oak, Magnolia and Klein Cain, giving them a strong résumé as district play intensifies.
The Woodlands is another team trending upward. The Highlanders took care of ranked Willis and dominated College Park, which was ranked at the time. Those performances give The Woodlands a strong argument as VYPE continues to evaluate the contenders.
Tomball beat Klein Collins, which will have huge district repercussions. Tompkins moves into the rankings after a huge win over Jordan.
Two teams that remain difficult to evaluate are Deer Park and Memorial. Deer Park's signature win came against a solid La Porte squad, while Memorial has yet to face a true test. Both have put themselves in the conversation, but tougher competition should tell us more about where they belong.
CLASS 5A: LA PORTE MAKES A STATEMENT
La Porte is beginning to gain serious traction after an explosive second-half performance to take down Port Arthur Memorial. The Bulldogs are making noise at the right time and could be a team to watch as the season progresses.
Fort Bend Marshall and Lake Creek also return to the rankings following solid victories. With district races tightening, both programs have an opportunity to build momentum and strengthen their postseason cases.
PRIVATE SCHOOLS: NO CHANGES AT THE TOP
The private school rankings remain unchanged this week. With the top programs continuing to hold their ground, the next round of matchups could be pivotal in determining whether anyone can break through.
TUNE IN: ON MY WHISTLE
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The season is heating up, the rankings are shifting, and every Friday night brings another opportunity to make a statement. The question now is simple: Who is built to make a championship run?
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THE VYPE Top 25 Class 6A
- North Shore Mustangs
- Katy Tigers
- Ridge Point Panthers
- Pearland Oilers
- Bridgeland Bears
- Cypress Ranch Mustangs
- CE King Panthers
- Shadow Creek Sharks
- Klein Bearkats
- The Woodlands Highlanders
- Deer Park Deer
- Tomball Cougars
- Memorial Mustangs
- Barbers Hill Eagles
- Manvel Mavericks
- Summer Creek Bulldogs
- Waller Bulldogs
- Klein Collins Tigers
- Langham Creek Lobos
- Fulshear Chargers
- Cypress Falls Eagles
- Fort Bend Travis Tigers
- Cypress Woods Wildcats
- Aldine Davis Falcons
- Tompkins Falcons
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CLASS 5A TOP 10
- Randle Lions
- Angleton Wildcats
- Montgomery Bears
- Crawford Chargers
- Friendswood Mustangs
- La Porte Bulldogs
- Waltrip Rams
- FB Marshall Buffs
- Lake Creek Lions
- West Fork Gators
PRIVATE SCHOOL TOP 5
- The Kinkaid School Falcons
- St. Thomas Eagles
- Episcopal Knights
- TWCA Warriors
- Lutheran South Pioneers