Karnell James takes over St. Thomas High School's basketball program. James has been an assistant for the Eagles and will now put his own stamp on the inner loop school's hoop program.
James sat down with VYPE Chief Content Officer Matt Malatesta about his basketball journey and where the Eagles' program is heading.
What a night it was as the VYPE Awards presented by Houston Methodist Orthopedics & Sports Medicine were held virtually on Sunday. VYPE handed out awards to the top athletes in his and her respective sports.
Teams and coaches were also recognized. Here are the awards for Private School Volleyball.
TEAM OF THE YEAR: St. Agnes Academy - The Tigers won their first TAPPS title since 2005.
COACH OF THE YEAR: Cydryce McMillian, St. Agnes Academy -- Won a state title in first year as Tigers' head coach
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PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Bria Woodard, Episcopal Knights
Woodard led the Knights to an SPC title and is one of the most lethal hitters and middles in the state of Texas. The junior has signed with Texas A&M along with her sister. VYPE caught up with Woodard, the POY. To watch the show in its entirety CLICK HERE
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Houston Methodist Orthopedics & Sports Medicine is Houston's leading provider of orthopedic services, from sports medicine to joint replacement. Houston Methodist offers comprehensive diagnostic, treatment and rehabilitative services with a high standard of excellence for elite athletes, active adults and student athletes. Houston Methodist serves as the official health care provider for the Houston Texans, Houston Astros, Rice Athletics, Houston Livestock Show and Rodeoâ„¢, Houston Ballet, Houston Symphony and Houston Grand Opera.
What a night it was as the VYPE Awards were held virtually on Sunday. VYPE handed out awards to the top athletes in his and her respective sports.
Teams and coaches were also recognized. Here are the awards for Public School Football.
TEAM OF THE YEAR: Shadow Creek Sharks -- 2019 Class 5A State Champs
Once put into a UIL district in 2018, the Sharks have done pretty much nothing but win. In its lone two years as a 5A program, the Sharks are 31-1 with back-to-back state finals. Shadow Creek won state in 2019 over Denton Ryan 28-22.
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COACH OF THE YEAR: Brad Butler, Shadow Creek
For Brad Butler, the fourth-year coach of Shadow Creek improved his record to 44-6 overall. The Sharks' head coach has been to back-to-back state finals. He won his first in 2019.
PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Dematrius Davis, North Shore QB
Davis led his team to another state championship. He's just a junior. Davis has accumulated over 7,000 yards of total offense and 100 touchdowns. So what does he do for an encore? Win his third state title. Davis was the Max Preps National Sophomore of the Year and has been the District MVP. The accolades are countless. He is verbally committed to Auburn.
VYPE caught up with Davis prior to the awards show, check out the interview below. To watch the show in its entirety, CLICK HERE
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Houston Methodist Orthopedics & Sports Medicine is Houston's leading provider of orthopedic services, from sports medicine to joint replacement. Houston Methodist offers comprehensive diagnostic, treatment and rehabilitative services with a high standard of excellence for elite athletes, active adults and student athletes. Houston Methodist serves as the official health care provider for the Houston Texans, Houston Astros, Rice Athletics, Houston Livestock Show and Rodeoâ„¢, Houston Ballet, Houston Symphony and Houston Grand Opera.
HOUSTON - In an instant Foster women's basketball just got a major boost for the 2020-2021 season.
On Wednesday, it was reported that Ensworth High School guard Kaiya Wynn would be transferring to Foster High School for her senior season. Wynn is a five-star prospect verbally committed to the University of Tennessee. The move was first reported by Fort Bend Herald's Ryan Dunsmore.
"Well I received an email stating that they were moving to Texas because of a job transfer. I thought it was a joke at first," Foster coach Savitria Williams-Smith told VYPE. "I looked her up and I was in shock. It's not everyday a transfer like this just happens for a team and at a the most opportune time."
The 5-10 guard is ranked as the No. 23 prospect in the country by espnW Hoopgurlz and was the top-ranked player in Tennessee. Last season, Wynn helped guide Ensworth to an undefeated 28-0 mark and helped them win the DII-AA State Championship.
Wynn averaged 15.3 points, 6.1 rebounds and 2.3 steals per game last season.
The incoming senior joins a Foster women's basketball program that went 23-13 last season and reached the third-round. Wynn will be put in the fold with Imani Ivery (14.6 ppg, 4.2 rpg) and Alicia Blanton (11.4 ppg, 7.2 rpg), which will give the Falcons a solid trio to lean on.
"Kaiya's presence is the missing piece we need," Williams-Smith said. "She adds a faster pace of play for us. Now we have three of the top guards in the area if not state."
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