Photo By: Henry Huey
Riddle me this.
Round Rock High School won the 2023 7-on-7 DI State Championship a few weeks back in College Station, Texas… as a running team.
Wait, what?
Yes, the Dragons won the title that is usually dominated by flashy, passing teams. Not this year.
Much of their success had to do with senior-to-be Mason Cochran. At 6-foot-3, 215-pounds, Cochran is a football “dude”. He has rushed for over 1,000 yards the past two seasons at QB and is a beast at linebacker. He also threw for over 1,000 yards and accounted for over 30 TDs. He was all over the 7-on-7 fields and will dominate under the Friday Night Lights this Fall.
“Winning in College Station was big for the guys and really bonded us,” he said. “I think a lot of people were surprised because of our usually style of play, but we weren’t. Look, in today’s generation if you have motivation and drive, you can do anything. There is an opportunity for anyone and anything to happen with hard work.”
He is being recruited by some as a QB and others as a LB. His natural position looks to be on the defensive side of the ball.
“At QB, I can control the game and really help lead the team, but on defense… I just like hitting people,” the first-team, all-district selection laughed. “It gets everyone fired up and we rally around hitting on defense.”
Cochran has been on the camp circuit this Summer with stops at Texas State, TCU, OU and Nebraska. He has grown up a Cornhusker fan and also roots for his parents’ alma mater – BYU.
When he’s not putting on the pads, Cochran is listening to music, reading or on the hardwood. He plays basketball for his high school team and was an all-district selection.
“Basketball is incredible for my conditioning,” he said. “You just never stop running. You have to have great footwork as well.”
As college continue to court the dual-sport, multi-position athlete like the Naval Academy, Austin Peay, TCU, OU and Texas State, among others, Cochran has some unfinished business at Round Rock.
“Our first goal is a district championship,” he said. “We have to do that. Then we just have to be peaking going into the playoffs to make a deep run. We are a band of brothers over here and play for each other. I know it sounds corny but we are a family and work for each other.”
This guy is right off of Hollywood’s central casting. He's “that guy” on his Texas High School football team.
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VYPE HOU Public School DS Preseason Player of the Year Fan Poll Presented by Houston Methodist
31 Jul, 2023
High school volleyball is right around the corner. As teams practice and prepare to be great this season, VYPE HOU is taking a look forward at who might be one of the best Public School Volleyball DS Player's this season! Fans have the opportunity to vote in the 2023-24 Preseason Private School Volleyball Player of the Year Fan Poll presented by Houston Methodist Orthopedics & Sports Medicine. Be sure you get your votes in before the poll ends!
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It is becoming increasingly evident how talented Concordia Lutheran Volleyball will be this Fall.
The transfer portal has been kind to ‘Sader Nation, as they have brought several high-level competitors into their ranks over the course of the offseason.
Senior DS Carmen Harless is familiar with the process, after having joined the CLHS program, last Fall, when she transferred from Bridgeland.
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“I was at Bridgeland for my freshman and sophomore year,” she said. “But, when I got put on JV for my junior year I decided that that was not the best place for me if I wanted to stay competitive and get the best quality of reps.”
“So, I started looking at different schools before landing at Concordia. I think that was the best choice for me, now that my game has improved and we’ve got a pretty stacked group this year.”
Stacked is an understatement for the imminent volleyball roster that Concordia Lutheran possesses, which features numerous incoming transfers and college commits, including recent SHSU-commit Carleigh Schluter.
Harless is the most recent player on the team to discover a place she’ll call home, once she graduates in the ensuing year.
After the time she’s spent as a Crusader, as well as with the 18 Adidas club team of the TAV Houston league, Harless has ultimately decided to commit to Dallas Baptist University.
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“For me, finding a Christian community was a big part of my search and my recruiting process,” said Harless. “But, they [DBU] are very competitive and I love the coaching staff. Also, being in Dallas, there are endless opportunities when you’re in a big city. That played a factor in my decision, because I can get internships and make those connections for the future.”
The internships Harless spoke of relates to her career aspirations in the sports broadcasting and sports marketing industry.
However, she still has one more year on the court to cap off her high school career.
“I am so excited for this season,” Harless said. “I want to be a leader for the other girls, because we have a bunch of juniors and we’re a very talented group. So, just giving them advice and hopefully leading by example will be my goal for the year.”
“Now that I’m committed, there are a couple of things I can pass on to the younger girls--like insider tips in the recruitment process. But, it’s going to be a fun year and we’ve got a new coach [Kim Odinga] who is back to direct the team after she stepped away for some time. It’ll be an interesting experience to say the least.”
The anticipation for the upcoming season will only continue to grow as the Crusaders prepare to make a run for the TAPPS State Title.
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