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The Seven Lakes Spartans claim an undefeated tournament championship with their 74-62 win over Klein Oak
2025 VYPE Holiday Invitational Recap: Seven Lakes Stays Hot, All-Tournament Teams Revealed
Per usual, Brazuca baller Isaiah Santos put on a master class in the Spartans’ four-game sweep in Aldine. The junior earned Tournament MVP honors for his steady, multi-faceted impact across every phase of the game, scoring and rebounding at will.
Tournament MVP Isaiah Santos, being presented the award by VYPE CEO Derek DusekMatthew Ogle (VYPE)
He wasn’t alone in raising the bar. UTSA-bound senior Nasir Price provided his signature blend of swagger and scoring punch, while Sean Mwesigwa (Sr. G) and Dean Spencer (Jr. G) supplied timely precision on both ends.
Add in Jose Martins, whose defensive disruption and downhill pressure have turned him into one of the tournament’s most relentless presences, and Seven Lakes’ rotation felt less like a lineup and more like a puzzle snapping together.
Yet for all the mounting attention, the Spartans have shown a refusal to be steered by it.
“We really preach this mindset to our guys: Did we get better today? They take it on themselves to fix what needs to be addressed. We’re focused on the process,” Heston said. “If we’re a better team than the day before all the way through, hopefully, March, I like our chances at the end of the year.”
Now, Seven Lakes shifts from statement wins to the next test: the district slate.
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TOURNAMENT AWARDS
MVP
Isaiah Santos, Seven Lakes
ALL-TOURNAMENT TEAMS
FIRST-TEAM
TroyNelle Belle, Dickinson
Marcus Epps, Klein Oak
JJ Price, Trinity Christian Academy (TCA)
Nasir Price, Seven Lakes
Fola Sodipo, Tompkins
TroyNelle Belle -- Dickinson
SECOND-TEAM
Jaron Couture, CC Veterans Memorial
Valin Idusuyi, Dickinson
Jose Martins, Seven Lakes
Alim Olajuwon, Episcopal
Ramsey Sato, The Woodlands Christian Academy (TWCA)
HONORABLE MENTIONS
Rakin Ali, Klein Oak
Xavier Cooper, Aldine Davis
Nyle Harrison, Episcopal
Kenrik Kabano, Klein
Marley Maxwell, St. Francis Episcopal
Jeremiah Moore, CC Veterans Memorial
David Mosby, Nimitz
Carter Shipman, Tompkins
Chancellor Simpson, Klein
Drake Smith, Trinity Christian Academy (TCA)
Dean Spencer, Seven Lakes
Daryus Tasby, Klein
Sean Mwesigwa, Seven Lakes
Tyrie Wooten Jr., Klein Oak
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The 2nd-place finisher of the VYPE Holiday Invitational -- the Klein Oak PanthersMatthew Ogle (VYPE)
Whataburger Team of the Week: North Shore stands tall, tops Duncanville for sixth state banner
Both defenses dictated the tempo from the opening kick, making points a premium throughout. The first half ended in a scoreless gridlock, defined by physical exchanges and disciplined execution on both sides. Field position mattered. Mistakes were magnified.
Head coach Willie Gaston was understandably overcome with emotion at the final whistle, as this championship carried its own weight. Not only did it mark his first title since taking over his alma mater two seasons ago, but it also validated a program eager to remind audiences of its supremacy.
Matthew Ogle (VYPE)
HC Willie Gaston hoists the UIL trophy as the team surrounds him
The breakthrough finally came late in the third quarter. Senior quarterback Kaleb Maryland (Utah State signee) stepped up in a collapsing pocket and delivered a strike downfield, finding senior wideout Jaylen Bocard for a 44-yard touchdown. North Shore later added a fourth-quarter field goal to extend the margin to two scores.
Duncanville responded with 5:33 remaining, cutting the deficit to 10–7 on a 32-yard trick play connection between Trenton Yancey and tight end Zach Turner. But when the moment demanded resolve, North Shore’s defense stood firm, forcing a turnover on downs in the closing seconds to seal the victory.
Senior Za’Qwaun Nunn anchored the defensive front with a dominant performance, tallying eight tackles and two sacks while consistently disrupting the pocket. Junior defensive back Tony Guillory was everywhere, finishing with 10 tackles and a pivotal red-zone interception on Duncanville’s opening drive—an effort that earned him State Defensive MVP honors.
While Maryland and Bocard—named Offensive MVP—rightfully drew headlines, senior tailback Hezekiah Johnson quietly delivered a vital performance, grinding out 93 rushing yards in a game dictated by toughness and field position.
When all was said and done, North Shore closed the 2025 campaign at 14–2, securing its sixth state championship—and once again affirming why the Mustangs remain the standard.