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The stars of 2024-25 Lake Creek Softball
THE TIER LIST: Final VYPE HOU Softball Rankings with playoffs nearing; H-Town's powers remain
As April winds down, so too does the UIL softball regular season—and the road to State is about to begin.
With a revamped playoff format in place, teams will soon split into divisions and start the march toward Red & Charline McCombs Field in Austin.
Fortunately for local fans, the Houston area is stacked with elite programs poised for deep postseason runs.
Claiming the top spot in our rankings for the first time this spring are the Lake Creek Lions, who are channeling the dominance of their recent dynasty.
From 2021 to 2023, Lake Creek compiled a staggering 123-3 record and captured back-to-back state titles (2022, 2023). Now, they head into the final week of the regular season at a flawless 26-0, with their sights firmly set on a third championship.
Not far behind is Katy, another perennial powerhouse that’s already clinched its 10th straight district title (excluding the COVID year). With a 29-1 record, the Tigers are looking to make their first title run since 2019.
Also in the spotlight is Barbers Hill, a Class 5A contender sitting at 27-2 and currently ranked No. 3 in the state by MaxPreps. The Eagles have proven themselves as a legitimate threat and are positioned to make a serious push this postseason.
Other teams who have made considerable strides in the back-half of district-play are Conroe, Langham Creek, Tomball, Pearland, Clear Creek, and Angleton.
With so much talent across the region, the next few weeks promise to deliver high drama—and possibly another state trophy or two for the Houston area.
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*Parentheses indicates current district
*Last section indicates current overall record; district record
VYPE HOUSTON SOFTBALL TOP-20 (Class 6A-4A)
1. Lake Creek Lions (17-5A) -- 26-0; 11-0 in District
2. Katy Tigers (19-6A) -- 29-1; 14-0
3. Barbers Hill Eagles (19-5A) -- 27-2; 14-0
4. Kingwood Mustangs (23-6A) -- 23-4-1; 11-2
5. Liberty Panthers (19-4A) -- 22-5; 11-0
6. Conroe Tigers (13-6A) -- 23-5; 14-1
7. Summer Creek Bulldogs (23-6A) -- 24-4; 11-2
8. Atascocita Eagles (23-6A) -- 22-5; 10-3
9. Tomball Cougars (15-6A) -- 24-3; 16-0
10. Pearland Oilers (22-6A) -- 24-6; 15-0
11. Langham Creek Lobos (16-6A) -- 22-4; 13-0
12. Clear Creek Wildcats (24-6A) -- 16-5; 10-3
13. Angleton Wildcats (20-5A) -- 14-3; 9-2
14. Deer Park Deer (24-6A) -- 19-8; 9-4
15. Friendswood Mustangs (20-5A) -- 22-4; 8-3
16. Clear Springs Chargers (24-6A) -- 16-6; 9-4
17. Oak Ridge War Eagles (13-6A) -- 20-8; 10-5
18. La Porte Bulldogs (20-5A) -- 17-4-1; 9-3
19. Katy Jordan Warriors (19-6A) -- 19-4; 12-3
20. Ridge Point Panthers (21-6A) -- 18-3; 11-0
Honorable Mentions: Stratford (17-6A), Houston Memorial (17-6A), Grand Oaks (13-6A), Needville (29-4A), Clear Lake (24-6A), Crosby (18-5A), Willis (13-6A), Kingwood Park (18-5A), Foster (20-6A), Katy Taylor (19-6A), Cy-Fair (17-6A)
Whataburger Team of the Week: Lake Creek Blanking The Competition
Lake Creek softball is having another tremendous season, boasting a perfect 22-0 record thus far.
The Lions are VYPE’s Whataburger Team of the Week after defeating the highly-ranked Class 6A Kingwood Mustangs, 3-0.
Junior pitcher Sara Wiggins, a Wichita State commit, threw a no-hitter against the 'Stangs in the highly-anticipated matchup.
“We talk about being present and intentional,” coach Candyce Carter said. “This is a special group, and it has been a blast to coach them this season. They just forget about the record and play for each other."
The team is hitting .430 collectively, led by Madalyn Davis, Annelise Torres, Miranda Orso, and Chesney Davis.