Staff Sports Writer for VYPE Media-Houston
SHSU Alum (Class of 2022)
Multimedia Journalist
GAMES
RANKINGS
The stars of 2025-26 Bridgeland Softball
HEAT INDEX: Updated VYPE Houston Softball Rankings — Major Movement, New No. 1, Bridgeland Skyrockets
As evidenced by the current landscape, softball in the region is anything but predictable—which only makes the sport more compelling.
Barbers Hill’s pristine 22–3 record tells only part of the story. It’s the quality of opponents the Eagles have beaten—Lake Creek, Kingwood, Katy, Dripping Springs, Clear Springs, Liberty, Bridgeland, and Pearland—that reinforces expectations that this squad is poised to return to State. Those wins also propel BH to our new No. 1 ranking.
Bridgeland, meanwhile, has proven it deserves more than a “team to watch” designation. The Bears have surged to an 18–4 record, climbing into the Top 10 after a meteoric rise.
Summer Creek is making noise as well. Their recent 5–3 win over Kingwood, fueled by a late-inning surge, sends a clear message: the Bulldogs are a serious contender. Kingwood, however, remains resilient and will have opportunities to respond as the spring progresses.
Tomball (15–3) continues to meet—and perhaps exceed—expectations, while La Porte (13–3), Pearland (20–4), Deer Park (13–7), Friendswood (15–5), and Needville (21–2) have all earned attention with strong campaigns.
With midseason clarity now emerging, the temperature on Houston-area softball is rising—and the road to the playoffs promises more drama and surprises.
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*Second section denotes current record according to MaxPreps
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VYPE Houston Combined (6A-4A) Top-25 Softball Rankings -- End of March 2026 (Midway through District)
1. Barbers Hill Eagles (5A) -- 22-3 // 6-0 in District 19-5A
2. Lake Creek Lions (5A) -- 21-1 // 5-0 in 17-5A
3. Summer Creek Bulldogs (6A) -- 15-2 // 5-0 in 23-6A
4. Kingwood Mustangs (6A) -- 21-3 // 5-1 in 23-6A
5. Katy Tigers (6A) -- 19-5 // 6-1 in 19-6A
6. Tomball Cougars (6A) -- 15-3 // 8-0 in 15-6A
7. Bridgeland Bears (6A) -- 18-4 // 5-0 in 16-6A
8. La Porte Bulldogs (5A) -- 13-3 // 4-1 in 20-5A
9. Pearland Oilers (6A) -- 20-4 // 8-0 in 22-6A
10. Clear Springs Chargers (6A) -- 17-8 // 4-1 in 24-6A
11. Atascocita Eagles (6A) -- 15-7 // 4-2 in 23-6A
12. Katy Jordan Warriors (6A) -- 14-3 // 6-1 in 19-6A
13. Deer Park Deer (6A) -- 13-7 // 4-1 in 24-6A
14. Liberty Panthers (4A) -- 20-6 // 4-0 in 19-4A
15. Friendswood Mustangs (5A) -- 15-5 // 3-1 in 20-5A
16. Needville Bluejays (4A) -- 21-2 // 4-0 in 29-4A
17. Foster Falcons (6A) -- 14-7 // 2-0 in 20-6A
18. Oak Ridge War Eagles (6A) -- 14-9 // 4-2 in 13-6A
19. Cypress Ranch Mustangs (6A) -- 16-5-1 // 4-1 in 16-6A
20. Santa Fe Indians (5A) -- 18-5 // 2-2 in 20-5A
21. Klein Oak Panthers (6A) -- 16-5 // 5-3 in 15-6A
22. Clear Creek Wildcats (6A) -- 12-5 // 5-3 in 24-6A
23. Willis Wildkats (6A) -- 17-6 // 6-1 in 13-6A
24. Kingwood Park Panthers (5A) -- 15-7 // 4-0 in 18-5A
25. Conroe Tigers (6A) -- 14-6 // 4-2 in 13-6A
Others to Watch: Paetow Panthers (19-6A), Grand Oaks Grizzlies (13-6A), Magnolia Bulldogs (15-6A), Hargrave Falcons (19-4A), Clear Lake Falcons (24-6A), Ridge Point Panthers (21-6A), Dobie Longhorns (22-6A), Cy-Fair Bobcats (17-6A), Cypress Woods Wildcats (16-6A), Fort Bend Travis Tigers (21-6A), Angleton Wildcats (20-5A), Langham Creek Lobos (16-6A), Montgomery Bears (17-5A), Crosby Cougars (18-5A), Memorial Mustangs (17-6A)
Atascocita Sr. G Adam Boyd (LA Tech)
AWARDS SZN: 2025-26 Houston Boys Basketball All-VYPE Teams
With the season in the books, it’s time to spotlight Houston’s elite.
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*Names will be listed alphabetically
**The VYPE Awards -- naming Player of the Year Finalists & Team of the Year -- will be released in the coming weeks.
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All-VYPE Public School Boys Basketball Teams
FIRST-TEAM
Adam Boyd, Atascocita
Josh Goodwin Jr., Cypress Ranch
Alvin Mosley, Almeta Crawford
Daniel Patton, Cypress Falls
Isaiah Santos, Seven Lakes
SECOND-TEAM
Ife Bolaji, Cypress Springs
Devan Brown, Pearland
Jachai Cantave, Atascocita
Christian Gibson, North Shore
Nasir Price, Seven Lakes
THIRD-TEAM
TroyNelle Belle, Dickinson
Madden Hill, Clear Springs
Jayden Jones, Fort Bend Marshall
Malcolm McNair, La Marque
Trey Pinkard, Grand Oaks
HONORABLE MENTIONS
Eric Beard Jr., Heights
Bryson Campbell, Angleton
Gabe Childress, Barbers Hill
Peter Dorsey, Wheatley
Evan Egans, Crosby
Marwane Fadika, Katy Jordan
Peyton George, Strake Jesuit
Avin Glover, Pearland
Korben "KJ" Goodwin, Cypress Ranch
Daniel Green, Shadow Creek
Brandon Harris, La Marque
Yanni Ibikunle, Randle
CJ Ideozu, Cypress Springs
Ebube Joseph, Grand Oaks
Jae’qurian Lincoln, Humble
Jose Martins, Seven Lakes
Damon Miles, Clear Lake
Javen Nededog, West Fork
Malik Olajuwon, Clements
Reggie Rideau, Summer Creek
Anthony Sadler, Dawson
Zayson Salanoa, Atascocita
Chancellor Simpson, Klein
Jaylen Singleton, Almeta Crawford
De'Marcus Sloan, North Shore
Fola Sodipo, Tompkins
Armani Theus, Fort Bend Marshall
Brody Thornton, George Ranch
Chase Wiley, Iowa Colony
Tyrie Wooten Jr., Klein Oak
All-VYPE Private School Boys Basketball Teams
FIRST-TEAM
Reese Alston, Second Baptist
Shia Francis, Second Baptist
Alim Olajuwon, Episcopal
Ramsey Sato, The Woodlands Christian Academy (TWCA)
Landon Veal, Houston Christian
SECOND-TEAM
Will Arriaga, Houston Christian
Jayvien Cummings, Westbury Christian
Will Goolsby, Second Baptist
Nyle Harrison, Episcopal
Sean Jimmy-Ducksworth, Fort Bend Christian Academy (FBCA)
HONORABLE MENTIONS
Chase Baker, St. Thomas Episcopal
Holden Caltabiano, TWCA
Jackson Day, TWCA
Cason Hall, Second Baptist
Preston Kieschnick, TWCA
Dan Mangala, Westbury Christian
Josiah McGowen, Houston Christian
Ghaven Mittal, Concordia Lutheran
Dylan Nunn, FBCA
Jaxen Palmer, St. Francis Episcopal
Kaiden Smith, Second Baptist
Jaylen Walker, Lutheran South Academy





















































