HIGHLIGHTS : Varsity Girls Volleyball | Randle High School vs Galena Park High School
This past week, the Randle Lions volleyball team took on Galena Park in Round 1 of the playoffs.
Check out the highlight reel below!
This past week, the Randle Lions volleyball team took on Galena Park in Round 1 of the playoffs.
Check out the highlight reel below!
The Summer Creek Lady Bulldogs made school history by winning the Class 6A DI State Championship on Saturday.
Summer Creek had been to the State Semis four of the last six years. They knocked off Cibolo Steele in the Semis and Cedar Hill 52-49 in the Finals to hoist the hardware for the city of Houston.
Greater Houston hasn't won a girls' basketball State Title in a decade.
Kennedy Simpson would be named the Tournament MVP, helping the Bulldogs come back from a double-digit deficit in the fourth quarter. Head coach Kiara Marshall won a State Tite in her first season at Summer Creek.
Here are the highlights.
Dawson's Kendall Ford
The south Houston area is loaded with talented athletes who give it their all in their respective fields of play.
Welcome to the VYPE Playmakers powered by UTMB Health, where we’re highlighting five standouts from this season who stole the headlines.
Here are the UTMB Girls Basketball Athletes of the 2024-25 season, who represented South Houston with style this Winter.
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Bradley C. Collier (VYPE)
Though they narrowly missed out on a fourth consecutive district title—finishing just behind Dawson (16-0)—the Pearland Oilers (29-8) still dominated District 22-6A with a strong 14-2 record, securing yet another playoff berth.
However, like their district counterpart, Pearland’s postseason run was cut short by eventual 6A-D1 state champion Summer Creek in a hard-fought Area Round battle.
Despite the early exit, the future remains bright for the Oilers, thanks to the talent set to return next season.
At the forefront of that promise is sophomore point guard A’Zyua Blair, who proved to be the driving force behind Pearland’s success.
Averaging approximately 19 points, 4 assists, and 4 steals per game, Blair’s stellar play earned her the title of District 22-6A Offensive Player of the Year.
Alongside fellow soon-to-be junior Shiloh Grays, Blair will continue to be a key piece for the Oilers, while further solidifying her status as a legitimate collegiate prospect.
Justin Hartojo (VYPE)
Clear Brook (33-4) was among the top programs in Texas throughout the 2025 season, entering the postseason with just three losses to their name.
However, their momentum was ultimately halted in the third round by Alief Taylor in a heart-pounding 59-58 battle.
Despite the somewhat early exit, the Wolverines boasted one of the most electrifying offenses in the state, averaging just under 62 points per contest. At the heart of their success was senior Kamryn McLaurin.
Known for her defensive prowess as a two-time District Defensive MVP, McLaurin showcased her versatility this season, proving she could dominate on both ends of the floor. She averaged an impressive 19 points, 4 steals, and 4 rebounds per game, stepping up whenever her team needed her most.
Her impact didn’t go unnoticed, as she was named the District 24-6A MVP to cap off a remarkable high school career.
Justin Hartojo (VYPE)
What a season it was for the Dawson Eagles!
After finishing third in district play last year and bowing out in the Area Round to Summer Creek, Dawson responded in dominant fashion, claiming its first district championship since 2013 with a flawless 16-0 record.
Under the guidance of 22-6A Coach of the Year Sharee Griffin, the Eagles continued their historic run all the way to the Region III Final before falling to eventual UIL 6A-D1 champions Summer Creek, ending the season with an exemplary record of 34-5.
Leading the charge for Dawson was junior combo guard Kendall Ford.
Though she had plenty of support from standout teammates like Jaycee Ingram (Sr. F), Mia Barre (Jr. G), Journey Lovett (Jr. G), and Jaylynn Perez-Richard (Sr. G), Ford’s commanding presence on both ends of the floor earned her the title of District 22-6A MVP.
With Ford and several key players set to return next season, Dawson looks poised to build on this year’s success and remain a force to be reckoned with.
Jamey Wright (VYPE)
Under the leadership of coach Toya Peterson, the Dickinson Gators (26-9) proved they could compete with the best this season.
That was especially evident in district play, where Dickinson dominated en route to claiming the 24-6A title with a 13-1 record before securing a playoff berth.
The Gators’ success was fueled by their depth, as they didn’t rely on any single player to carry the load.
Although, it’s hard to overlook the impact of senior point guard Jazmine Hansley, who played a key role in their impressive run. The District 24-6A Offensive MVP averaged 14 points per game, while also contributing 5 assists, 4 rebounds, and 4 steals on a nightly basis.
Hansley, along with fellow senior standouts Ciara Williams and Kyndall Hosea, will soon be graduating, leaving Dickinson with some big shoes to fill.
However, given the Gators’ track record, they’ll be more than ready for the challenge.
Bradley C. Collier (VYPE)
In just their third year as a varsity program—and their first season competing in Class 5A—the Iowa Colony Pioneers continued to solidify their reputation as one of Houston’s fastest-growing teams.
Despite playing in one of 5A’s toughest districts, the Pioneers battled their way to a second-place finish in 20-5A. They carried that momentum into the postseason, advancing to the Area Round before narrowly falling 62-57 to Rudder, closing out the season with a strong 21-14 record.
Coach Brandi Justice’s squad featured several key contributors, including first-team all-district selections Eryn Roberts (So. G), Payton Watson (Jr. G), and Aaliyah Rogers (Jr. F). However, the emergence of sophomore center Kenadie Francis played a pivotal role in Iowa Colony’s success.
Francis averaged 9 points per game—second most on the team—while also leading the way with 8 rebounds and 3 blocks per contest. Her defensive dominance earned her the title of District 20-5A Defensive MVP.
With the majority of the roster set to return next season, expect the Pioneers to keep setting new precedents.
Ridge Point is coming off a season where the program reached the playoffs after going 16-14 overall. Six starters return for sixth-year coach Lindsey Gage (103-52 at Ridge Point; 189 overall coaching wins) this season.
Kansas-commit Braelyn Daniels leads the way for the Panthers at catcher and utility after being named TGCA All-State and TSWA All-State after hitting .515 with 12 homers, 45 RBIs, 15 stolen bases and recording a 1.118 slugging percentage. University of HoustonVictoria-commit Alysa Perez, Ridge Point’s first baseman, is coming off a first-team, all-district campaign where she hit .429 with 29 RBIs, while shortstop Abi Parker hit .418 with 24 RBIs.
Other players to watch include Kate Pierson (San Jac-commit), Ellie Napoleoni, Ali Rezac, Kennedy Gray and Sadie Dasher. Gage is going to rely on her seniors, who are four-year starters to lead this team into 2025. Other keys to success for Gage include them using their speed, youth and young arms to their advantage.
As for their motto, Gage wants the squad to play with “Control” – Control our attitude, our mindset, our energy, our emotions, our effort.
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