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UIL Realignment: VYPE's Top 5 Storylines
It was a big day for Texas High School Sports as the UIL announced its new realignment for 2024-26.
Let’s take a look at the Top 5 Storylines coming out of the Region IV office.
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No. 1 A SUPER-DISTRICT: Class 5A DII District 8 is a top-heavy conference with State Champion Port Neches-Groves moving further west with Huntsville and Lake Creek. PNG knocked off Lake Creek in the Regional Semis, 30-27, and Huntsville, 24-14, in the Regional Finals on the way to State. Now, all three are in the same district.
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No. 2 PASADENA ISD IN A PINCH: Pasadena ISD leaves La Porte, Channelview and Deer Park, and joins the likes of the Alvin and Pearland ISDs. Uggghhh. That’s a tough slate with Pearland, Dawson, Shadow Creek and Manvel now all in District 22-6A.
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No. 3 TWEAKS: District 13 and 14-6A stand pat. Magnolia and Mag West join Klein ISD and Tomball ISD in District 15-6A. That will be a very balanced district. Cy Falls moves out of District 16-6A to make room for Waller. Cy Falls moves to District 17-6A with Spring Branch ISD and the rest of Cy-Fair ISD as Northbrook moves to Class 5A. Westbury moves down and out of District 18-6A (HISD) and Wisdom moves up to the conference. The Katy ISD (19-6A) remains the same. So does the Fort Bend ISD (21-6A). Goose Creek Memorial and Channelview are now with CE King, North Shore and Humble ISD in District 23-6A. They must be thrilled. Deer Park moves into District 24-6A with Dickinson, Clear Creek ISD and Brazoswood.
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No. 4 UP FOR GRABS: With Fulshear and Foster moving to Class 6A, that made for a creation of interesting district. They will join Alief ISD, Strake Jesuit and ISD-mate George Ranch. Can the upstart Fulshear Chargers dominated this district in all sports?
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No. 5 SNEAKY GOOD: Class 5A DII District 9 just got interesting. Super-power FB Marshall will try its hand against talented, upstart Iowa Colony (move up from Class 4A) and Randle High. Both teams are young and will challenge the Buffs for the district title. Don’t sleep on Texas City, either.
THE WRAP: VYPE's Top 5 performers at the DR7 7-on-7 Tourney
This past weekend, DR7Sports had its first Houston tournament at CE King High School, where dozens of recruitable athletes showed their skills in open space.
VYPE's Jackson DiPasquale was on the scene and picked his Top 5 performers of the tournament and others to watch.
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Jalen Mickens, Class of 2025 WR, Willis HS
Mickens was one of, if not the best wide receiver, of the weekend. He had an impressive junior season with 883 receiving yards and 13 touchdowns. Mickens ran good routes and displayed his ball skills this past weekend making some pretty impressive one-on-one catches. He also impressed with the speed he displayed. Holds one offer from Arkansas State as of right now, but expect his offer list to continue to grow.
Jayden Johnson, Class of 2026 ATH, Texas City HS
Jayden "Juice" Johnson was a player that showed he has tremendous tools and versatility. At 6-foot-3, 160-pounds, the sophomore looks like a promising young prospect. He had over 500 all-purpose yards this past Fall. Johnson posses solid route-running ability and his length gives him the ability to make tough contested catches. No offers as of yet, but that should change after hitting the camp circuit this offseason.
Aiden Martin, Class of 2025 QB, Tomball Memorial HS
Cypress Elite won the 18U bracket off the arm of 2025 QB Aiden Martin. Martin is an intriguing quarterback prospect who threw for 2,433 yards and 30 touchdowns this fall. He has good arm-strength and accuracy, and pushes the ball down the field on the deep throw. He was consistent in his throws across the middle. No offers as of yet, but expect Martin to be a sleeper in the class of 2025 and see his recruitment start to see some movement this offseason.
Eli Morcos, 2025 Quarterback, Lake Creek High School
The 2025 Lake Creek QB Eli Morcos is a hidden gem in the city of Houston at the uarterback position. Morcos was impressive at the DR7 tournament showing ability to make every throw with ease. He really was impressed with his arm strength and accuracy throughout the tournament. Threw for 1,817 yards and 21 touchdowns while rushing for 584 yards and 12 touchdowns this Fall, while being injured for a few games. No offers as of yet... but a big offseason for Morcos incoming.
Jack Daulton, Class of 2026 QB, The Woodlands HS
With the departure of Wisconsin-signee Mabrey Mettauer, The Woodlands Highlanders will have a new quarterback for the first time in three years. Jack Daulton looks the part to be the guy next Fall. The 6-foot-2, dual-threat impressed all weekend at the tournament. He has a strong arm and is able to throw a good deep ball with accuracy and looked good during intermediate throws.
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Though these 5 players stood out over the rest of the field, there are a few players that you should put on your radar this offseason.
PLAYERS TO WATCH
- Paris Melvin Jr, 2026 Athlete, Cy Springs High School - 8 Total Offers, most recently picked up Michigan
- Daylion Robinson, 2025 Athlete, Willis High School - 4 Total Offers, most recently Arkansas State
- Parker Stewart, 2026 Athlete, The Woodlands High School
- Joshua Scott, 2025 Wide Receiver, Paetow High School
- Ashton Jones, 2025 Wide Receiver, Shadow Creek High School - Committed to Baylor
- Kairee Williams, 2027 Athlete, New Caney High School
- Juwaan Woodbury, 2026 Wide Receiver, Galveston Ball High School
- Kaleb Burns, 2025 Linebacker, Cy Falls High School - Holds 10 Offers, most recently Oregon State
- Ashton Ansley, 2025 Wide Receiver, Tomball Memorial High School - Holds 5 Offers, most recently South Carolina
- Kingston Cramer, 2025 Defensive Back, Clear Falls High School