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VYPE SPRING TOUR: Division I QB, stingy defense showcased at The Woodlands spring ball
The Woodlands Highlanders continue to be one of the premier programs in Texas high school football. Coming off an impressive 11-2 season that saw them reach the third round of the playoffs before falling to perennial powerhouse Duncanville, the Highlanders are poised for another strong run.
Leading the way is returning quarterback Jack Daulton, a dynamic playmaker with a strong arm and quick feet. After a standout junior campaign, Daulton has committed to TCU and will be tasked with guiding an offense that features several new faces.
Defensively, the Highlanders bring back nine starters, providing a solid foundation as the offense comes into form. Standouts Parker Stewart, Caycen Bartolozzi, and Cole Carlin will anchor a unit that must carry the load early and keep opponents out of the end zone.
With experience on defense and a talented leader under center, The Woodlands will once again be a team to watch in Texas 6A football.
THE WOODS: Highlanders Aiming For Another Deep Playoff Run
Though the 2024 season had its ups and downs, a strong finish to district play pushed The Woodlands Highlanders back into playoff contention. However, after sweeping Aldine in the first round, they were eliminated by Bridgeland in a tight three-game series.
While that result might seem acceptable to some, the Highlanders’ storied program is aiming for more in 2025. Senior RHP/1B Erich Daigle, a first-team allstate nominee and Wharton County JC commit, returns to lead the team both on the mound and at the plate.
He’ll be supported by senior lefthanders Max McCraray (Houston) and Isaiah Salas (San Diego State), who will take on key pitching roles. Senior utility player/first baseman Gian Fernandez and district first-team selection Caleb Holifield (Sr. SS/ RHP, committed to Galveston College) are also back and should provide offensive power in the Highlanders’ lineup. Izzy Vega (Sr. IF/Alvin CC) and sophomore Cash Clayton will further contribute.
Fun Fact: Head coach Ron Eastman, in his 24th year at The Woodlands (31st overall), reached the 700-win milestone in February 2024, becoming one of just 27 coaches in Texas high school baseball history to achieve this feat.