• Home
  • Texas
  • Kansas
  • Louisiana
  • Alabama
  • Arkansas
  • Mississippi
  • New England
  • Communities
  • Log in
SUBSCRIBE
LOG INSIGN UP
Markets:
  • Texas
    • Houston
    • DFW
    • Austin
    • San Antonio
    • West TX
    • Panhandle
    • The Valley
    • SETX
    • Deep East
    • Central TX
    • Private Schools
  • Alabama
  • Arkansas
  • Kansas
  • Louisiana
    • Public Schools
    • Private Schools
  • Mississippi
  • Oklahoma
  • VYPE Media
  • VYPE Live
  • VYPE U
  • Video
  • Magazine
  • Recruiting
  • Photos
  • Polls
  • Shop
  • Events
  • Scores
  • VYPE Campus
  • Home
  • State
  • City
  • Type

VYPE U: College Park Star Pole Vaulter Commits to Sam Houston University

Isabella Carlin
Dec 11, 2019
Taylor Beers

After years of hard work, commitment, and success, College Park senior, Bailey Cotten has committed to further her academic and athletic career at Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, Texas.

Bailey Cotten began pole vaulting during her years in junior high and has been on the CP Varsity Track Team for 4 years. During her sophomore year, Bailey broke the school record for pole vaulting with a height of 12.0 feet. She has been a strong veteran leader to the track team and has been a role model to the beginning freshman pole vaulters.

"CP Track has been such an exciting and fun bonding experience with my teammates," Bailey Cotten said. "I have had a really fun ride with the girls and I'm really sad it's almost over. I don't want to leave."

Along with pole vaulting at College Park, Bailey also participates in indoor pole vaulting during the winter season and participates in Nationals during the summer. Last season she placed 3rd in district, 4th in Region 2, and 11th in 6A State. When it came to the college commitment process, Bailey completed the process independently and with support from her parents. She searched for colleges by emailing and calling coaches, filling out college questionnaires, and by visiting different college campuses. It was a long and stressful process, but was worth it in the end.

"I wanted to go to Sam Houston because I want to stay in Texas and be close to home. They have a great pole vault team, and I really connected with Coach Bernhard's coaching philosophy and style," Cotten said. "I also really liked all of the Sam Houston teammates and I think it is a great community to be around."

On Signing Day, Bailey signed her letter surrounded by friends and members of the CP community and got to truly see all of her hard work over the years pay off.

"People came up to me and told me that I was now a D1 athlete and I was amazed and I was so happy that all of my hard work, tears, blood, and injuries have paid off," Cotten said. "I am just so grateful that I get to continue this sport in college."

track and field the woodlands houston college park high school college park track and field sam houston state track and field bailey cotten high school pole vaulting vype u vype houston high school sports houston high school sports

PHOTO GALLERY: SETX Track & Field Photoshoot #Whatasnap

VYPE
14 Apr, 2021

1..2...3....Cheese!

No, we are not asking if you want cheese on your No. 1 from Whataburger. Instead, saying to smile for the camera. Southeast Texas Track & Field stars got to experience the bright lights at the recent VYPE SETX Track & Field Photoshoot presented by Whataburger.

Read More... Read Less
southeast texas vype setx setx setx track and field track and field

VYPE Live-Lacrosse: Westwood vs SA Reagan

VYPE Live
14 Apr, 2021

Join us on April 14 for this Lacrosse matchup between Westwood and San Antonio Reagan


GCCISD Spring Magazine: Cross Country

Joshua Koch
14 Apr, 2021

OUT ON THE COURSE THIS FALL, GOOSE CREEK MEMORIAL AND BAYTOWN LEE BOTH ADVANCED RUNNERS TO THE REGION III-5A CHAMPIONSHIP IN HUNTSVILLE.

On the girls' side, Goose Creek Memorial sophomore Gloria Martinez finished 27th overall (21:11.7), while on the boys' side Baytown Lee senior Derek Salinas finished 63rd overall (18:16.9).

Read More... Read Less
texas high school cross country texas xc texas cross country high school xc high school cross country goose creek goose creek cisd goose creek memorial goose creek cisd spring edition goose creek memorial high school baytown lee baytown sterling baytown sterling high school baytown lee high school vype houston high school sports houston high school sports vype campus cross country
TRENDING

VYPE Houston 2022 Offensive Football Recruit of the Year Fan Poll

Matt Malatesta's Class of 2022 Super 60 1.0; 1-10

VYPE Live Lineup - Tuesday 4/13/21

VYPE Live - TAPPS 5A-6 District Track and Field Championships - 4/14/21

Matt Malatesta's Class of 2022 Super 60 1.0; 21-30

GAMES

VYPE Live Lineup - Wednesday 4/14/21

VYPE Live - Softball: Northbrook vs. Cy Ridge

VYPE Live - Lacrosse: Westwood vs. Reagan

VYPE Live - Baseball: Northbrook vs. Cy Ridge

VYPE Live - Baseball: Memorial vs. Cy Fair

VYPE Live Lineup - Tuesday 4/13/21

VYPE Live - Baseball: St. Stephen's vs. ISBL

VYPE Live - Boys Lacrosse: St. Stephen's vs. Gateway Prep

VYPE Live - JV Baseball: St. Andrew's vs. Texas Homeschool

VYPE Live - Boys Lacrosse: Episcopal Houston vs. Langham Creek

VYPE Live - Baseball: Episcopal Houston vs. St. Pius

VYPE Live - Lacrosse: Anderson vs. Georgetown

VYPE Live - Baseball: Travis vs. Dulles

VYPE Live - Fort Bend Christian Middle School GHAC Track Championships, Day 2

VYPE Live - Episcopal Style Show

VYPE Live - Nick Finnegan Spring Invitational, St. John's

VYPE Live - TAPPS 5A-6 District Track and Field Championships - 4/15/21

VYPE Live - TAPPS 5A-6 District Track and Field Championships - 4/14/21

VYPE Live - Baseball: Travis vs. George Ranch

VYPE Live - Softball: St. John's vs. Lutheran South

Join the #VYPETEAM

Get up to date news from all over the country! 

FROM THE WEB

VYPE Football 2020 Preview: Class 6A - No. 1 North Shore

Inside the Program: John Cooper School Girls Cross Country

Gatesville High football coach headed to join Art Briles at Mount Vernon

Michael Rose hired as Midland High boys' and girls' Tennis coach

Zachary High track star Sean Burrell overcomes injuries to win Louisiana Gatorade boys track award

CONNECT WITH US
Connect With Us
Copyright Ⓒ VYPE - All rights reserved.
Privacy Policy - Terms and Conditions - Board Directory