Matt Malatesta and Jackson DiPasquale breakdown the Navy All-American Bowl week, who upped their stock, standouts, and more on the On My Whistle Podcast!
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Matt Malatesta and Jackson DiPasquale breakdown the Navy All-American Bowl week, who upped their stock, standouts, and more on the On My Whistle Podcast!
Check out the full podcast below!
Kaleb Maryland has been patient.
After transferring from Clear Springs to North Shore following his freshman season, Maryland has quietly waited for his number to be called—sitting behind Mustang legend Kaleb Bailey. Now, his time has come.
“North Shore is basically a college program, and that’s exactly what I wanted when I came here,” Maryland said. “When I first got here, it was a culture shock. Not everyone is cut out to play here, but it’s going to help me so much in the long run.
“The offseason is where we win. Coach (Willie) Gaston has helped me so much at the QB position—working the pocket, going through my progressions quickly. It’s about being ready.”
Now QB1 heading into next season, Maryland hopes to carry the torch and lead the Mustangs back to State.
“We know what everyone is saying about us on the outside,” he said. “People think North Shore is going to be down, but we just keep our heads down and go to work to prove everyone wrong. The standard is the standard here.”
Maryland still remembers the sting of last year’s loss to Westlake in the State Semis.
“We were devastated,” he said. “I was bawling for like 15 minutes in the locker room, just knowing I wouldn’t be playing with all of those seniors again. It was also a realization that I was the next man up. It would be my team the next year.”
Despite having limited varsity reps, Maryland has already caught the eye of college recruiters. He holds nine offers from programs like Utah, UTSA, UTEP, UNLV, Washington State, and Southern Miss, among others.
“What’s really important to me is coaching stability,” he said. “I want to go somewhere that I know the staff who recruited me will still be there.”
While honing his QB skills this offseason, Maryland is also turning heads on the track. He’s running relays and the 100 meters, looking to improve on his impressive 10.48 time.
“Running track is so important,” he said. “It’s helping me with my speed, but I’m also watching a lot of film and working on my velocity this spring. I’ve always looked up to Tom Brady and Drew Brees for their work ethic. I want to be like them—just 10 times faster. Could you imagine that?”
Off the field, Maryland keeps busy in the studio—his podcast studio. His show, “Keeping it PC,” is a project he’s developed with his dad.
“I love doing it, and I’ve had some pretty good guests so far,” he laughed. “I see myself continuing it in college. I like hearing other athletes’ perspectives.”
And when he’s not working out, watching film, or podcasting? Maryland is exploring his foodie side.
“I’m a foodie,” he grinned. “I love fine food. Of course, I like places like Chipotle, but my favorites are Fuji Ramen and 528 Asian Bistro.”
For the North Shore faithful, there’s hope that Maryland’s appetite carries over to the football field this fall. Because if he’s ready to eat, so are the Mustangs.
From Marcus Scott II (Cal), Devondre McGee (TCU), and Tice Williams (Texas State), to most recently four-star Oregon signee and Navy All-American Dorian Brew, the Tigers have become a defensive back factory.
So, who’s the next man up?
Introducing Xavier Harmon, a 6-foot-2, 183-pound long corner who already holds 25 offers and recently dropped his Top 8 schools.
For Harmon, being part of Conroe’s secondary is more than just playing a position—it’s continuing a legacy.
“Conroe is for sure DBU in Houston,” he said. “We’ve been producing and building guys from freshman to seniors consistently. It’s something our secondary group takes pride in.”
Harmon revealed his Top 8 schools earlier in March, a list that includes Arkansas, Kansas State, Oklahoma State, Pitt, SMU, Stanford, TCU, and Utah.
“I chose those eight because I like the culture they’ve built,” Harmon said. “I like how the coach-to-player relationships feel more like family than just being on a team. That’s the type of program I want to be a part of.”
As Harmon heads into his senior season, he’ll be focusing on these eight schools for his official visits, but two have emerged as standouts.
“Arkansas and TCU have been pushing for me a lot,” he said. “They’ve really shown the most interest in me as of right now.”
With an ideal commitment date set for July, Harmon knows his official visits will be crucial in making the final call.
“Two of the biggest factors for me are the ability to have an opportunity as a freshman and life after football,” he said. “I want to go somewhere that’s going to put me in a successful position beyond college ball as well.”
Elite 11 Austin Regional: Greater Houston QBs Shine Bright
The Elite 11 Austin Regional took place this past Saturday, as quarterbacks from across Texas and neighboring states gathered at Del Valle High School to compete against the best.
Several of Greater Houston’s top signal callers put on a show, standing out with big-time performances throughout the day.
Here are VYPE's MVP and Top 5 H-Town performers from the regional.
MVP
Five-Star Legacy Sports and Science quarterback Keisean Henderson punched his ticket to the Elite 11 Finals after a standout performance.
The Houston commit was dialed in during the drills session, showing precision and poise with every throw. When wide receivers joined for one-on-ones, Henderson continued to impress, delivering accurate passes and demonstrating his command of the field.
Next up, Henderson will head to Los Angeles for the Elite 11 Finals, set for June 17-19, where he’ll look to bring home the coveted MVP award.
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TOP 5
2027 Iowa Colony quarterback Carson White made a big impression throughout the day.
White showcased impressive accuracy and arm strength, especially on deep balls during one-on-ones. He also looked sharp working through pocket movement in the drills portion of the event, showing poise and polish beyond his years.
With 14 offers already on the table, the rising junior has a huge offseason ahead as he gears up for next fall.
2026 Randle quarterback Tyler Skrabanek is coming in hot off a 5A DII State Championship run this past fall—and he’s showing no signs of slowing down.
Skrabanek put on a show at the Austin Regional, winning the Panini Accuracy Challenge with an impressive 25-point performance through a series of demanding drills. It was a big weekend for the Randle signal-caller, and if this outing is any indication, expect plenty more standout performances from Skrabanek as the camp season heats up.
2026 North Shore Quarterback Kaleb Maryland is the next man up on the Eastside, set to take over the Mustangs' offense this fall.
Maryland had a solid showing recently, displaying impressive arm strength and accuracy on throws at all levels of the passing game. With official visits already set to Utah and Washington State, expect his recruitment to continue heating up as he steps into the QB1 role for one of Texas' premier programs.
Three-star Grand Oaks quarterback Grant Smith has been making waves this offseason, delivering impressive performances on the 7-on-7 circuit and at the Elite 11 Austin Regional. Heading into his senior season, Smith’s stock continues to rise as he sharpens his game and showcases his skill set against top competition.
With camp season right around the corner, expect even more standout performances from Smith. If his recent outings are any indication, the Grand Oaks signal-caller is poised for a big year.
Though many of the invites to the Austin Regional were rising juniors and seniors, a select few class of 2028 prospects also received the call—and one young talent stood out from the rest.
Waller quarterback TK Gaines made his way to Austin and turned heads with his performance on Saturday. Throughout drills, Gaines showcased poise beyond his years, displaying a smooth, effortless throwing motion. His baseball background was evident, as he made throwing on the run look easy, consistently delivering accurate passes from different arm slots.
It was clear that TK Gaines isn’t just a name to watch for the future—he’s already making an impression now.
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