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Ma'Ryiah Alfred, Kinkaid
Kinkaid's Alfred the queen of private school hoops; the all-VYPE team
The Kinkaid Falcons dominated the private school landscape in 2025.
Like, dominated.
The Falcons won the Southwest Preparatory Conference and beat several big-time public schools on the way.
Coach Stacey Marshall had a team loaded with stars, but Ma'Ryiah Alfred really stood above the rest. She is VYPE's Private School Player of the Year.
Here are the VYPE Private School Teams of the Year.
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THE VYPE 2025 PRIVATE SCHOOL PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Ma'Ryiah Alfred, Kinkaid
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FIRST TEAM
Kenley Benson, Concordia Lutheran
Lauren Hull, Kinkaid
Sydney Marshall, Kinkaid
Rylee Poindexter, Episcopal
Madison Wilson, Legacy Prep
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SECOND TEAM
Zara Chiwuba, St. Agnes
Courtland Cloud, St. Pius X
Charlotte Freeman, Legacy Prep
Avery Peakes, St. John's School
Grace Wehring, Second Baptist School
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TWCA's Addie Buck
THE SELFLESS SENIOR: Buck Plays For More Than Herself
Addie Buck has been a guiding light for the TWCA Girls Basketball team over the past four seasons.
While wins and losses are part of the game, Buck’s focus is on something far greater.
“The reason I play is for my teammates,” the senior explained. “We have so much fun together—whether it’s grabbing food before games or enjoying the bus rides. I love doing something for them, not just for myself.”
She continued, “The away tournaments are a highlight for me. We get to hang out, bond, and comeback from those weekends feeling so much closer as a team.”

This selfless mindset has made Buck the go-to leader for the Warriors this season.
“Her growth as a player and teammate has been incredibly rewarding to witness as a coach,” said head coach Matt Reese. “She’s such an important part of what we want to accomplish as a team.”
An honorable mention selection last year, Buck is also looking ahead to her next chapter off the court: college.
“I would love to go to Auburn to pursue a hospitality or culinary degree,” she shared. “Or I could see myself at Texas A&M studying business. I’ve got to make a decision in the next few months.”

For now, Buck is fully embracing her final season wearing the green and gold.
Reflecting on her journey, she shared some advice for younger players: “The advice I would give to girls coming into high school is to not overthink everything,” she said. “Sometimes you have to go with the flow and not worry about what others think. Make your own path.”
And she certainly has.
























