The Rams barely missed the playoffs after going 7-3 in the tough District 17-6A. Ridge returns 14 starters and brings in new head coach Andrew Shanle. Watch for Lejuene Patterson and Leslie Wellington to make noise on offense while Vernon Broughton and company control the defense.
Stay tuned for our VYPE Football Preview coming in early August.
For Lexi Brookman, the journey to Texas hockey hasn’t exactly been typical.
Originally from Canada, Brookman moved south during her sophomore year and enrolled at Grand Oaks High School — a major culture shift both on and off the ice.
“Moving from Canada to Texas was definitely a change,” she said with a laugh.
But the biggest surprise? She didn’t stop playing hockey.
In fact, she leaned into it.
Brookman competes in boys hockey — holding her own against the competition while continuing to develop into one of the toughest players on the ice. Her talent and toughness have already earned her a future opportunity at University of Arkansas, where she is committed to play women’s hockey.
Before that chapter begins, however, Brookman has unfinished business in Texas.
She currently suits up with players from The Woodlands High School, helping power a roster chasing a Texas state championship.
Different country. Different culture. Same relentless edge.
VYPE’s Matt Malatesta sat down with one of the toughest girls in the State of Texas — and Lexi Brookman is proving that barriers are meant to be broken. 🏒
