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THE JUMP: Yates, Morton Ranch are Houston's top hoop troops; rankings

Matt Malatesta
Nov 13, 2019

Dallas has owned us.


When it comes to boys' basketball, the Metroplex has stood at the top of the mountain each of the last five seasons outside of 2016 when Cypress Falls took the 6A crown.

Last year, the Dallas-area took home the 6A (Duncanville), 5A (Mansfield Timberview), 4A (Oak Cliff) and 3A (Dallas Madison) boys basketball state titles.

The last time Houston brought home two boys hoops state championships in the same season was in 2014 when North Shore took the 6A crown and Jack Yates captured the 4A title.

Could 2020 be a repeat?

Morton Ranch looks the part as the best 6A squad in Houston, anchored by Baylor-commit LJ Cryer and TCU-commit Eddie Lampkin. Yates is loaded with talent, making them a viable threat in Class 4A.

So, can the city reclaim its tag of Hoopston? Check out VYPE's Preseason Public School Top 20 below.

Dickinson HS


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VYPE's PRESEASON PUBLIC SCHOOL TOP 20

1. Jack Yates

2. Morton Ranch

3. Dickinson

4. Summer Creek

5. Shadow Creek

6. Atascocita

7. Sam Houston

8. FB Hightower

9. Mayde Creek

10. Cypress Creek

11. Klein Forest

12. FB Travis

13. Nimitz

14. Madison

15. FB Bush

16. Eisenhower

17. Langham Creek

18. Humble

19. Clear Lake

20. Memorial

Others to Watch: Foster, La Marque, Cy Springs, Westfield, Elkins, North Shore, Pearland Dawson, Strake Jesuit, Wheatley, Cinco Ranch, Northside and Bridgeland

Want a copy of the VYPE 2019-20 Basketball Preview Sent to you? Click here to go to SHOPVYPE.com

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BEING ELITE: The Blueprint Behind Houston Christian’s Latest Title Run

Matthew Ogle
03 Apr, 2026

Some of the stars of 2025-26 Houston Christian HS Basketball

Isaiah Vela (VYPE)

On the surface, Houston Christian’s 35–1 season—culminating in its fifth SPC title—looked more dominant than ever. A 66–42 victory over Episcopal in the SPC 4A Final brought head coach Ron Crandall closer to 600 career wins, highlighting the sustained excellence he and his program have built over nearly two decades.

Yet the record and the trophy tell only part of the story. The deeper significance of this championship lies in the culture Crandall and his players cultivated from the very beginning.

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