In the Class 5A rankings, nearly everyone stood pat outside of Texas City.
Galveston Ball blanked Texas City 27-0, moving the Tors up a spot to No. 3. Randle crushed Elsik to remain No. 1, while Iowa Colony took down Crosby 24-0 to stay at No. 2. Lake Creek got back in the win column with a win against St. Thomas, while FB Marshall beat Dallas Skyline, 28-14.
Week 3 will bring more chaos as district play nears.
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VYPE's Top 10 Class 5A Rankings
No. 1 - Randle Lions
No. 2 - Iowa Colony Pioneers
No. 3 - Galveston Ball Tornadoes
No. 4 - FB Marshall Buffs
No. 5 - Barbers Hill Eagles
No. 6 - Lake Creek Lions
No. 7 - Angleton Wildcats
No. 8 - Huntsville Hornets
No. 9 - Montgomery Bears
No. 10 - Texas City Stings
22 -- C.E. KING PANTHERS
C.E. King enjoyed what was easily the best season (24-11-1;8-6 in district) they’ve seen over the past decade, not only reaching the playoffs but advancing three rounds deep.
Given the fact that they will no longer have to contend with Beaumont United and West Brook, due to the UIL realignment, fortune should continue to favor coach Damien Mobley and company.
This will be a senior-laden group headlined by Christian Thomas, a 6-foot-7 forward who holds offers from Lamar, Bryant and George Mason, among others.
Others to watch include Adarian Ajah (Sr. F) and Eric Lavergne (Sr. G).
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The stars of 2024-25 Tompkins Girls Basketball
The Falcons could be considered a sleeping giant in the Greater Houston Area.
Katy Tompkins returns four starters off a team that went 29-7 overall and 14-2 in 19-6A play. Last season came to an end in the Bi-District round but with the starters back in the huddle for 12th-year coach Tammy Ray (245-103), this team is primed to make a run.
First-team, all-district pick Rihanna DeLeon (UTPB-commit) is a three-point specialist for the Falcons after making 118 a year ago, including draining 15 in a game against Hardin-Jefferson. Other players to watch include Sascha Coughran, Kate Hopkins, Haylie Panter and Kayli Jensen. Staying healthy will be one of the keys to success for the Falcons as they “Play Fast-Be Relentless” this season.
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2024-25 Yates Basketball
23 -- YATES LIONS
Yates will be in pursuit of their 20th consecutive playoff appearance this winter, on the heels of going 20-11 and reaching the Regional Quarterfinals a year ago.
That goal should be well within their reach, even though they’re expected to contend with Booker T. Washington, MLCPAYM, and Wheatley for district supremacy on an annual basis.
Fortunately for coach Greg Wise and company, the Lions have the luxury of bringing back four starters from their 2023 roster, beginning with Jordan Andrus (Sr. PF), who’s committed to Rice for football.
He’s joined on the court by Aiden Mohammed (Jr. SF), Calvin Murphy (Sr. G) and Joshua “JD” Wallace (Jr. F).
After being knocked out of the postseason by rival Washington, this season’s mantra will be, “win at any cost”, according to Wise.
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