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EASTER SEASON: Summer Creek star talks recruiting; life with VYPE
Summer Creek’s Benny Easter Jr. has shot up the recruiting rankings over the past six months and is now considered the No. 8 wide receiver in the country.
His size, playmaking ability and athleticism make him a coveted prospect. His competitiveness makes him elite.
After verbally committing to Texas Tech Red Raiders football in November, Easter has reopened his recruitment and has official visits lined up with LSU Tigers football, Ohio State Buckeyes football and Alabama Crimson Tide football.
That’s the football side of Easter. Watch the podcast to get to know the person.
VYPE’s Matt Malatesta caught up with the big-time playmaker as he heads into the all-important 7-on-7 season and spring football.
Watch here.
BREAKING BARRIERS: Grand Oaks’ Lexi Brookman Carving Her Own Path on the Ice
For Lexi Brookman, the journey to Texas hockey hasn’t exactly been typical.
Originally from Canada, Brookman moved south during her sophomore year and enrolled at Grand Oaks High School — a major culture shift both on and off the ice.
“Moving from Canada to Texas was definitely a change,” she said with a laugh.
But the biggest surprise? She didn’t stop playing hockey.
In fact, she leaned into it.
Brookman competes in boys hockey — holding her own against the competition while continuing to develop into one of the toughest players on the ice. Her talent and toughness have already earned her a future opportunity at University of Arkansas, where she is committed to play women’s hockey.
Before that chapter begins, however, Brookman has unfinished business in Texas.
She currently suits up with players from The Woodlands High School, helping power a roster chasing a Texas state championship.
Different country. Different culture. Same relentless edge.
VYPE’s Matt Malatesta sat down Lexi Brookman who is proving that barriers are meant to be broken.