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 the previous week who stole the headlines.
Here are the UTMB Athletes of the Week, as the Fall season continues to heat up.
...
Caylee Young -- Clear Springs Volleyball
Jamey Wright (VYPE)
The Chargers were among the many teams to begin the year underestimated, considering the fact that several of their notable athletes had since graduated.
Well, that is no longer the case.
Throughout the first round of district-play, Clear Springs (21-14; 6-0 in District 24-6A) has yet to be defeated by their counterparts, with a crucial game against Clear Creek taking place Friday night.
When it comes to offensive weaponry for coach Shannon McClellan, the most integral of which has unquestionably been Caylee Young.
Despite only being a sophomore, Young has already racked up 363 kills on the year, and is prime position to surpass the 400-mark in the coming weeks.
Futhermore, she helps out on the defensive side, with over 250 digs to her name.
If their start is any indication, CSHS is easily on the fast-track back to the playoffs.
Jake Champagne -- Clear Falls Football
Bradley C. Collier (VYPE)
After suffering a narrow 36-34 defeat in their district opener against Deer Park, Clear Falls responded by throttling Brazoswood (56-3) to bring their record to 3-2.
Offensive production hasn't been an issue for the Knights, as they're averaging 39 points a game, and that all begins with the capability of the team's signal-caller.
It hasn't always been easy sledding for senior Jake Champagne, but it can't be said that he efficient.
Through five games, he's thrown for 1,122 yards (224.4 average) and 10 touchdowns through the air, with Cameron Kern (Jr. WR) and Dylan Proctor (Sr. WR) remaining his top targets.
If Champagne can keep trending at this pace, then the Clear Falls production shouldn't have any problems, as they now prepare for Clear Creek.
Cora Wolford -- Pearland Volleyball
Jamey Wright (VYPE)
Fresh off two instrumental victories in September, against Fulshear (3-2) and Shadow Creek (3-2), Pearland skyrocketed in our weekly rankings to become the No. 2 team in H-Town -- behind only Stratford (29-2).
Now, under the direction of coach Jamie Gill, the Oilers (31-4; 9-0 in district) begin the second half of their district schedule with more momentum than ever.
We've already touched on the phenomenal play of Avery Koonsen, who recently surpassed the 1000-kill career milestone, and the threat she poses from the outside hitter role.
However, it's partially thanks to the coordinated efforts of senior setter Cora Wolford that Koonsen has been put in that exemplary position.
Wolford has been lining up her teammates all season long, evidenced by the fact that she's already tallied well over 500 assists to this point.
If Pearland keeps clicking on all cylinders like this, they'll have the potential to give any contender a run for their money moving forward.
Jeremiah Scoby -- Dickinson Football
The Gators had a brutal schedule to begin the year.
However, after dropping two close ones against Katy (41-37) and C.E. King (28-14), Dickinson proceeded to kick off a three-game win-streak (Cy Fair: 34-31, Clear Creek: 56-13, Clear Brook: 63-0) to get back on the right side of .500.
Among the various weapons on coach John Snelson's offense -- including Malachi Gamble (Jr. RB), Ja'Marion Payne (So. WR), Jamal Mason (Jr. RB), and Mason Peterson (Sr. TE) -- the most difficult target for opposing defenses to contain has been senior TE/WR Jeremiah Scoby.
The Bowling Green State-commit has brought in 19 receptions for 343 yards and 4 TDs entering Week 6, which speaks to his versatility and explosiveness, standing at 6-foot-3.
With key district matchups against Clear Lake, Brazoswood, and Clear Springs taking place during the month of October, expect Scoby to keep wreaking havoc in plus-territory.
Lauryn Wiley -- Shadow Creek Volleyball
Bradley C. Collier (VYPE)
Shadow Creek has made its way back into our 6A Top-10 due to the consistency they've showcased throughout this past month.
The Sharks dominate in their favorable matchups, and compete at a high level against their more talented opponents, which is why they now boast a 27-8 record, which includes an 8-1 start in District 22-6A.
In terms of production, this group is all set on offense, with Mackenzie Collins (457 kills), Aspen Brown (232 kills), and Tamarria Mitchell (227 kills) dealing out most of the punishment.
But the scary fact is that Shadow Creek is just as efficient on defense, with Lauryn Wiley (Jr. L) serving as on coach Whitney Daniel's rising stars.
As it stands, Wiley has registered 325 digs and over 100 assists, which gives the aforementioned offensive playmakers ample opportunity to rack up points.
Junior Bella Law (909 assists, 273 digs) has also been an invaluable piece to the puzzle.
The Sharks will now have their eye on a district championship over the next few weeks, as they compete with Pearland, Dawson, and Manvel.