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JACK YATES HIGH: The Pride is Back on Scott Street; Third Ward
Jack Yates is back.
Under the leadership of Coach James Lewis, the Lions are building on an impressive 11-1 season that included an undefeated run through district play. But as spring football unfolds, one word is driving this team: Finish.
Last year, Yates saw its playoff run end early after running out of steam in the second round. This season, the mission is clear — go further.
The program is also seeing strong alignment from top to bottom, led by principal Stephanie Square, a proud Yates alum and former four-sport athlete. That unity is helping restore a powerful sense of pride throughout the school.
With former Lions returning to pour into the next generation and give back to the Third Ward, the energy around Yates is undeniable.
VYPE stopped by for a Spring Tour visit — and the message is loud and clear: the Lions are hungry for more.
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The Woodlands have State Title hopes next week
TEE IT UP: Westlake, The Woodlands, Lake Travis, Memorial battle for State Supremacy
The stage is set for a showdown.
The UIL Boys State Golf Tournament tees off next week at White Bluff Golf Course, and Class 6A is loaded with contenders.
Power programs like Westlake High School, Lake Travis High School, Memorial High School and The Woodlands High School headline the field.
“This is a new course for everyone, so that will be interesting,” The Woodlands coach Eric Noski said. “It’s going to be a really competitive two days, and anyone can get hot at the right time.”
The Woodlands enters as a dangerous dark horse after sweeping district and regional titles. The Highlanders are led by seniors Tripp Depoy, Cooper Paull and Abhay Duggal, along with standout sophomore Anthony Butt. Duggal claimed both district and regional individual titles, while Depoy (Colorado State signee) and Paull (Gonzaga signee and 2024 State Champion) bring elite experience to the lineup.
The program has history, too—The Woodlands last won a state title in 2012.
Defending team champion Westlake returns after winning last year’s rain-shortened tournament, with Memorial finishing runner-up, followed by Lake Travis and The Woodlands.
Individually, all eyes will be on Asher Vargas of Grand Oaks High School, who looks to defend his state title.
Walnut Grove won Class 5A, while Lake Creek won silver.
Two days. One course. Plenty of contenders.
Who gets hot at the right time? ⛳🔥