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THE PLAYMAKERS: Springing Into Action powered by UTMB Health
Welcome to the VYPE Playmakers, powered by UTMB Health, where we’re highlighting five standouts of the Houston area. Here are the UTMB Athletes of the Week!
Bryan Shelton, Clear Falls Basketball Head Coach
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The Clear Falls basketball team made school history, reaching the Class 6A Region III Finals. They just fell short of State against No. 1 Beaumont United. Well, what will first-year head coach Bryan Shelton do for an encore? Shelton played at Clear Brook and the University of Houston and is now one of the hottest young coaches in the state of Texas, earning District 24-6A Coach of the Year honors. Stay tuned
Gigi Solis, Dawson Softball
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Every great softball team needs an ace. The Dawson Eagles have one of the best in the nation in Gigi Solis. The No. 38 player in the nation, as ranked by Extra Innings Softball, has signed with Southern Mississippi. She has a great rise ball and a crafty curve ball which are nasty. Solis hopes to lead the Eagles deep into the postseason for her senior season.
Dillon Lester, Deer Park Baseball
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Deer Park baseball is a big brand in the state of Texas. The Deer are a power program with several of their stars in the college game. Dillon Lester will be the next big recruit, having already signed with Baylor to be their backstop for years to come. Lester is also solid at the plate able to hit for average and power from the right side.
Wilson Klein, Lutheran South Academy Track & Field
Bradley C. Collier (VYPE)
The most notable cause for celebration for the Pioneers recently was when junior Wilson Klein burst onto the scene in the Pole Vault event, (15’ 1’’) setting a new school record in a recent meet. This achievement not only solidifies Klein’s name in LSA’s history but also ties him with the No. 16 ranking in the state of Texas, propelling him into TAPPS State contention.
Mileka Loydrake, Clear Brook Girls Basketball Head Coach
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Clear Brook ran through District 24-6A with an undefeated record led by first-year head coach Mileka Loydrake. Loydrake played at Clear Springs under the direction of legend Pam Crawford before playing at UH and St. Edwards. The Wolverines reached the Regional Quarters before falling to Pearland. The District 24-6A Coach of the Year is building a power program in south Houston and will return her top two stars next season – Kamryn McLaurin and Rezia Castillo.
LSA's Wilson Klein
UNDER THE LIGHTS: LSA's Klein a State pole vault favorite
The most notable cause for celebration for the Pioneers during the annual LSA Night Under the Lights meet at Glassel Stadium was when junior Wilson Klein burst onto the scene in the Pole Vault event, earning gold (15’ 1’’) while setting a new school record in the process.
Bradley C. Collier (VYPE)
This achievement not only solidifies Klein’s name in LSA’s history but also ties him with the No. 16 ranking in the state of Texas, propelling him into TAPPS State contention.
2022-23 LSA Boys Track & Field (1 of 2)Bradley C. Collier (VYPE)
Other notable LSA performances in Thursday night’s Meet:
- Boys 4x200 Relays: 1st Place (1:31.41)
- Boys 4x400 Relays: 1st Place (3:28.29)
- Boys Long Jump: 1st Place- Ben Hughes (20-4)
- Girls High Jump: 2nd Place-Elli Stoeckel (4-08)
- Boys 110m Hurdles: 2nd Place-Alec Salerno (16.03)
- Girls Pole Vault: 2nd Place-Alma Martin (11-00)
- Girls Discus: 2nd Place-Makynna Robbins (110-06)
2022-23 LSA Girls Track & FieldBradley C. Collier (VYPE)
- Girls Long Jump: 2nd Place-Anna Schepmann (15-11.75)
- Girls High Jump: 3rd Place-Anna Schepmann (4-06)
- Boys 4x100 Relays: 3rd Place (43.91)
- Girls Discus: 3rd Place-Rachel Bell (102-04)
- Girls 100m Hurdles: 3rd Place-Cassidy Pfeiffer (18.20)
- Girls 4x200 Relays: 3rd Place (1:53.09)
With so much more left to take place this season, LSA appears to be destined to excel further down the line. Perhaps there will be more records broken in the near future.
2022-23 LSA Boys Track & Field (2 of 2)Bradley C. Collier (VYPE)