SBS' Reese Alston is VYPE's Private School Player of the Year
The Second Baptist School and St. Francis Episcopal captured their respective TAPPS State Titles this winter, hitting huge shots at the right time.
Reese Alston of Second Baptist was our VYPE Private School Player of the Year, leading the Eagles all season. The point guard is just a sophomore and has plenty more upside, which is scary to opponents.
Sebastian Williams-Adams is the city's top private school senior recruit, signing with No. 1 Auburn, while Nigel Walls is headed to SMU.
Here are the ALL-VYPE Teams for 2025.
THE VYPE 2025 PRIVATE SCHOOL PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Reese Alston, Second Baptist School
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FIRST TEAM
Shia Francis, Second Baptist School
Howie Keene, TWCA
John Laboy, St. Francis Episcopal
Nigel Walls, St. Francis Episcopal
Sebastian Williams-Adams, St. John's School
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SECOND TEAM
Nick Brashear, TWCA
Evan Cochran, The Village School
O'Marion Harvey, St. Francis Episcopal
Christian Haskett, Houston Christian
Alim Olajuwon, Episcopal
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Audiences saw Cinco Ranch cruise to yet another district title last spring, which is no small feat given the high level of competition within 19-6A. The Cougars then advanced three rounds into the postseason, before ultimately falling to Memorial in a hard-fought three-game series.
Heading into the 2025 season, coach Brett Wallace and his staff are fortunate to bring back the majority of their key players, including a trio of district first-teamers: Lucas Franco (Sr. SS), Josh Morelli (Sr. RHP), and Dylan Muniz (Jr. C). Franco, a TCU-commit, will continue to be Cinco’s most reliable hitter, after posting a .405 average with 30 RBIs last year.
Morelli, committed to Pratt CC, served as the team’s ace in 2024, finishing with a 7-3 record and an outstanding 0.97 ERA. His chemistry with Muniz, a standout catcher, will be critical to the team’s success.
When Morelli needs a break, fellow senior pitcher Jonny Blackman (2.54 ERA) is ready to step in and keep opposing hitters off balance. Furthermore, juniors Drew Tureau (OF) and Kason Ficarra (3B) round out a potent lineup that should be one of the most formidable in the area.
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Since their inaugural season in 2019, extensive playoff runs have become a staple for Lake Creek. Last spring, the Lions reached the Region III Final for the third consecutive year in Class 5A, further solidifying their reputation as one of Houston’s premier programs.
However, the Lions’ sights are set on more than just a deep postseason—they’re aiming for a championship. Though several key players from last year’s squad have graduated, a strong core returns to help coach Jeremy Schramm’s team reach that goal.
First-team, all-district honorees Wyatt Davis (Sr. SS) and Davis Lee (Sr. OF/DH) bring the veteran leadership needed for a potent lineup. They’ll be joined by junior outfielders Jackson Marshall and Reed Newkirk, both of whom earned second-team honors in 2024. On the mound, Lake Creek has three capable pitchers to anchor the staff: junior Harper Heathcott (second-team), as well as seniors Zachery Alarid (San Jacinto CC-commit) and Jaxson Thompson (East Texas Baptist).
While the Lions will still face the same tough competition after moving over to 17-5A, especially from A&M Consolidated, their aspirations are higher than ever.
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