This past Friday Lamar Consolidated ISD hosted their District Cross Country meet with many teams vying for a spot to advance to Regional Meet.
Check out the highlights!
This past Friday Lamar Consolidated ISD hosted their District Cross Country meet with many teams vying for a spot to advance to Regional Meet.
Check out the highlights!
Well, it's official.
Stratford is LEGIT!
After defeating fellow state-power Fulshear two weeks ago in a riveting five-set match, the Spartans solidify the top spot in Houston.
However, it wouldn't come as a shock if the two meet each other again in the postseason.
While Grand Oaks, Cy Ranch, The Woodlands, Cinco Ranch, and Ridge Point continue to ball out, teams such as Cy Woods, Dickinson, and Tomball Memorial have quietly risen to the spotlight.
In Class 5A, Friendswood and Lake Creek appear locked in for deep playoff runs. However, West Fork no longer seems to be the underdog, now that they've secured a 3-0 start in district.
Lutheran South Academy still dominates the private school landscape, with St. Agnes and FBCA hot on their heels.
That said, here is our composite break-down of teams battling for supremacy entering October.
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*Records acquired via MaxPreps
VYPE HOUSTON CLASS 6A TOP-25
1. Stratford Spartans -- 26-2 // 3-0 in District 17-6A
2. Fulshear Chargers -- 23-5 // 0-0 in District 20-6A
3. Cypress Ranch Mustangs -- 27-5 // 3-0 in District 16-6A
4. Grand Oaks Grizzlies -- 26-6 // 6-0 in District 13-6A
5. Cinco Ranch Cougars -- 22-5 // 7-0 in District 19-6A
6. Pearland Oilers -- 28-4 // 7-0 in District 22-6A
7. The Woodlands Highlanders -- 24-7 // 5-1 in District 13-6A
8. Ridge Point Panthers -- 23-10 // 3-0 in District 21-6A
9. College Park Cavaliers -- 21-9 // 5-2 in District 13-6A
10. Oak Ridge War Eagles -- 28-7 // 4-2 in District 13-6A
11. Shadow Creek Sharks -- 24-8 // 5-1 in District 22-6A
12. Tompkins Falcons -- 19-11 // 5-1 in District 19-6A
13. Dawson Eagles -- 21-10 // 4-2 in District 22-6A
14. Cypress Woods Wildcats -- 24- 8 // 3-0 in District 16-6A***
15. Seven Lakes Spartans -- 21-8 // 3-2 in District 19-6A
16. Bridgeland Bears -- 19-11 // 2-0 in District 16-6A
17. Dickinson Gators -- 21-10 // 3-0 in District 24-6A***
18. Tomball Memorial Wildcats -- 21-12 // 6-0 in District 15-6A***
19. Foster Falcons -- 20-8 // 0-0 in District 20-6A
20. Klein Oak Panthers -- 22-11 // 7-0 in District 15-6A
21. Waller Bulldogs -- 29-8 // 1-2 in District 16-6A
22. Manvel Mavericks -- 21-9 // 4-2 in District 22-6A
23. Willis Wildkats -- 21-15 // 4-3 in District 13-6A
24. Magnolia West Mustangs -- 17-10 // 3-3 in District 15-6A
25. Katy Taylor Mustangs -- 19-10 // 3-3 in District 19-6A
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CLASS 5A TOP-10
1. Friendswood Mustangs -- 26-6 // 3-0 in District 20-5A
2. Lake Creek Lions -- 24-11 // 2-1 in District 17-5A
3. Barbers Hill Eagles -- 22-13 // 3-0 in District 19-5A
4. West Fork Gators -- 24-10 // 3-0 in District 18-5A
5. Montgomery Bears -- 21-14 // 1-2 in District 17-5A
6. Splendora Wildcats -- 17-7 // 2-1 in District 18-5A
7. La Porte Bulldogs -- 16-11 // 2-1 in District 20-5A
8. Santa Fe Indians -- 14-15 // 2-0 in District 20-5A
9. Pasadena Eagles -- 15-8 // 0-2 in District 18-5A
10. Iowa Colony Pioneers --14-9 // 2-2 in District 20-5A
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PRIVATE SCHOOL TOP-5
1. Lutheran South Academy Pioneers -- 20-5
2. St. Agnes Academy Tigers -- 17-6
3. Fort Bend Christian Academy Eagles -- 19-10
4. St. John's School Mavericks -- 10-9
5. Concordia Lutheran Crusaders -- 15-15
HONORABLE MENTION: St. John XXIII Lions, Episcopal Knights, Bay Area Christian Broncos, The Woodlands Christian Academy Warriors
With several districts on a bye week, the VYPE Class 6A Top 25 had minimal movement.
The biggest impact games included Willis’ win over The Woodlands on a last-second field goal and Cypress Springs knocking off district bully Cypress Ranch, 31-16.
Same goes for Class 5A. The top three teams dominated as Randle, Iowa Colony and Galveston Ball are the class of Class 5A. Randle crushed FB Marshall, while Iowa Colony blew out then-ranked Baytown Lee. Randle and Iowa Colony face each other on the VYPE Thursday Night Showdown this week on Space City Home Network.
The private school ranks also have a new No. 1. The Second Baptist School Eagles are undefeated and knocked off St. John’s School in a war last week. QB Canon Toon has done it with his feet and arm, and the defense has been stingy.
The wait is over… it’s a full district slate this week as district titles start coming into focus.
Stay tuned.
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VYPE’s Class 6A Top 25
No. 1 North Shore Mustangs
No. 2 Summer Creek Bulldogs
No. 3 Atascocita Eagles
No. 4 Fulshear Chargers
No. 5 Willis Wildkats
No. 6 Hightower Hurricanes
No. 7 Ridge Point Panthers
No. 8 Bridgeland Bears
No. 9 Shadow Creek Sharks
No. 10 Katy Jordan Warriors
No. 11 Cy Springs Panthers
No. 12 The Woodlands Highlanders
No. 13 Katy Tigers
No. 14 Nimitz Cougars
No. 15 Klein Cain Hurricanes
No. 16 Tomball Cougars
No. 17 Conroe Tigers
No. 18 Stratford Spartans
No. 19 Cypress Ranch Mustangs
No. 20 Deer Park Deer
No. 21 Pearland Oilers
No. 22 Langham Creek Lobos
No. 23 Magnolia Bulldogs
No. 24 CE King Panthers
No. 25 Dawson Eagles
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VYPE’s Class 5A Rankings
No. 1 Randle Lions
No. 2 Iowa Colony Pioneers
No. 3 Galveston Ball Tors
No. 4 Lake Creek Lions
No. 5 Angleton Wildcats
No. 6 Huntsville Hornets
No. 7 Montgomery Bears
No. 8 Barbers Hill Eagles
No. 9 Dayton Broncos
No. 10 FB Marshall Buffs
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VYPE’s Top 5 Private Schools
No. 1 Second Baptist School Eagles
No. 2 Concordia Lutheran Crusaders
No. 3 Lutheran South Pioneers
No. 4 Kinkaid Falcons
No. 5 St. John’s School Mavs
MOLLY MCCOLLUM IS “HER”.
The Willis senior has been a great ambassador for the purple and white since arriving on the high school campus.
“I moved from Conroe before high school, and it was an adjustment,” she said. “I love Willis High School, because of the small-town feel. I love the people and the community. It feels very personal here at Willis.”
McCollum has been in the Willis cheer program for four years and has been a captain for two years.
“Cheering is really fun, and I love being the face our of program in and outside of the community,” she said. “I’ve learned so much, like how to be a true leader. I’ve learned how to teach and listen to others. Cheer has opened me up to learning new things and taking constructive criticism. It’s like a big family.”
Bradley C. Collier (VYPE)
She is the baby of her big family... filled with siblings, cousins and aunts and uncles who have been wildly successful.
“I’ve always been really mature because I’ve always been around older people,” she said. “I’ve grown up old, if that makes sense. It has taught me how to listen and think things through, before I speak.
“All of my family are also entrepreneurs and own their own businesses. I definitely look up to them and they have showed me what work ethic looks like. My goal in life is to follow in their footsteps and surpass the goals I’ve set out for myself.”
McCollum is much more than pom-poms and sign painting. She has a pair of career paths she is looking towards... heading to Texas A&M to pursue communications or starting a cosmetology business.
“I want to manage social media for a professional or college sports team,” she said. “I love creating content and growing my platform. I could also do something with cosmetology because it is such growing field. Either way, I want to own my own business.
“My cosmetology path always helps me think about my future. It really prepares me for starting a business, because you get real-world experience on a day-to-day basis.”
As her high school days wind down, McCollum looks back fondly on her time inside the hallways of Willis.
It’s always been about the people.
“My high school counselor Cindy Atkinson had such a huge influence on my path,” she said. “I look up to her so much because she has helped me learn more about myself over the years.”
It’s not always about the books, it’s about the experience.
For McCollum, Willis High has been home.
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