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THE CEO: Prosper's Krempin All Business On, Off Field
When Prosper offensive lineman Zaden Krempin isn't mowing down defensive lineman in the DFW-area, he's the CEO and operations manager for his lawn-mowing company - ZK Lawn Care.
“I have a lawn-mowing business with about 10-15 lawns I work on throughout the year," Kremplin laughed. “It’s definitely taught me time management and discipline. Even during the season, I'll get busy talking to colleges or going on trips to see schools, but I’ll come home from a visit on Sunday and go right to work on the lawns.”
The 6-foot-6 road-grader has become a hot commodity for DI programs after an impressive sophomore year on varsity.
“I didn’t start playing football until 7th grade,” he said. “In 8th grade, my coach told me to keep playing. Just stay working at it. I just fell in love with it my freshman year and got on to varsity this past Fall.”
Krempin’s recruitment started during the spring of his freshman year, picking up his first offer from SMU. Things took off quickly from there.
“It was crazy,” Krempin said. “Since the first offer came, more and more started coming in. It’s really just been a blessing.”
As he prepares for his junior year, Krempin holds 34 offers. He is at the epicenter of the Class of 2026 recruiting radar.
“Of course you’re going to be nervous when more people are looking at you, but for me I use it as fuel to work harder and get better," he said.
The star offensive lineman mentioned he plans to visit Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee and Michigan during the year for a game. He also mentioned some school’s who are leading the pack in his recruitment.
“I would say SMU, TCU, Texas A&M and Arkansas are some school’s I really like right now,” he said. “I want a school close to home where my family could come see me play.”
Krempin already has the look of a next level offensive lineman and is currently training with Philadelphia Eagle Lane Johnson.
“He is someone I model my game after,” Krempin said. “I get to train with him in the summers and he has come over to my house. Getting to talk with him and gain knowledge about the position is a blessing.”
Watch out for Krempin and Prosper this upcoming Fall as he heads into his junior year. If you need a lawn service in the North DFW-area, give ZK Lawn Care a call.
Inaugural Greatness: Walnut Grove softball continues to reign
In their inaugural season, the Walnut Grove Lady Wildcats have more than proven their ability to hang with some of the toughest teams in the area. As Walnut Grove prepares for a Regional Semifinal match-up against another DFW-area powerhouse team, VYPE DFW takes a look into their season so far:
Three-- the number of games a brand new softball team in the Dallas-Fort Worth area has lost this season. Boasting a 37-3 overall record (14-0 in district play), the Lady Wildcats came out of the wood works ready to not only make waves, but make a name for themselves in Texas high school softball. It's safe to say that the team has more than made a name for themselves with countless victories over talented area opponents; outscoring their opponents this season by a combined 285 runs.
Ella Berlage, Lyndsey Hooker, Kailee James, EB Bobbitt, Camila Spriggs, Lauren Robinson, Naomi Redman, Jeslyn Burghardt, Penelope Robles, and other talented athletes have been huge keys to the Lady Wildcats' success this season. From the beginning, the team knew they had eyes watching them as the newest softball team in the area, but not once did they waver.
Opening their season with an 8-2 victory over Lovejoy showcased the team's ability to head into a game against a strong opponent without fear. The team continued strong with several non-district victories including over the likes of MacArthur (16-0), Midlothian (6-5), Denton Guyer (3-1) Sherman (10-5), another over Lovejoy (2-1), Hebron (10-3), and more en route to district play. Once in district, the team took down every opponent in a dominating fashion including victories over Frisco Emerson (16-1), Frisco Independence (16-0), Lebanon Trail (13-0), and more.
Without hesitation, the team took to the playoffs as though they were local favorites and veterans to the playoffs. With a two-game victory over The Colony (6-0, 3-2) to make their playoff debut, the team has not taken a single second to look back as they advanced this far with victories over Wes Mesquite (12-0, 11-0), and a three-game thriller over Frisco Lone Star last week in which they won the first game 10-0, dropped the second game 6-4, then won game three by a score of 9-3.
Forney is the next team on Walnut Grove's radar and the Lady Jackrabbits will be no easy feat for Walnut Grove. The team is 36-2-3 on the season (12-0 in district play) and hungry for continued success in the playoffs. As Walnut Grove looks to continue making waves with the goal of making it to the state tournament in their inaugural season, Lady Wildcat fans can expect to continue to see focused play and a fast-paced readiness from this squad. The series begins on Thursday, May 16th at Plano East High School with the first pitch set for 7 p.m.