Dilan Gordillo, Daryl Knox, Anthony Berardesco, Darrell Rougeau
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Dilan Gordillo, Daryl Knox, Anthony Berardesco, Darrell Rougeau
Iowa Colony made a major statement at the Class 5A Region III Meet last weekend. The Pioneers’ 4x200 relay team blazed to a 1:22.49 finish—good for the No. 2 time in U.S. history. They also hold the No. 2 time nationally in the 4x100 relay. Leading the charge were Jayden Warren, who captured the 100-meter title, and Derrick Hahn. Ian Hill added to the medal count by winning the 400 meters.
In Class 6A Region III, Stratford's Samuel Jordan and Ben Pearce dominated the long-distance events, sweeping the 1600 and 3200 meters. Houston Lamar claimed gold in the 4x100 relay with a fast 40.41 finish. Tompkins' Etoro Bassey, an Aggie commit, soared to victory in the long jump.
Freshman Dillon Mitchell of CE King stunned the field by winning the 100 meters, while Katy’s Adam Carter swept both the discus and shot put. Dickinson's Richard Lee won the 200 meters and finished second in the 100 meters. Barbers Hill’s Jayden Thrower had a standout performance, earning gold in both the hurdles and the triple jump.
On the girls’ side in Class 6A, Atascocita’s Mia Maxwell took home titles in a highly competitive 100 and 200-meter dash. Summer Creek’s Kelly Frederick and Phoenix Phillips swept the hurdles, while Lake Creek’s Hailey Johnson captured gold in the 800 meters.
In Class 5A, Carnegie Vanguard’s Laila Payne dominated with wins in the 100 meters and 100-meter hurdles, along with a second-place finish in the 200 meters.
Over in Class 6A Region II, freshman Chinweoke Onwuchekwa of Cy Springs placed second in the 100 meters. USC football commit Tanook Hines won the 200 meters, and Willis’ Heath Grant claimed the 800-meter title. Bridgeland’s Ben Montgomery, a BYU signee, swept the 1600 and 3200 meters.
Klein Collins’ Andrew Jones doubled up with wins in the 110 and 300-meter hurdles, and Dekaney’s squad took home the 4x200 relay title. The Woodlands’ Brian Nwugbana won the triple jump, and Tomball Memorial sophomore Ben Haywood soared to gold in the pole vault.
Cy Ranch’s Celeste Robinson, a Georgia commit, sprinted to victory in both the 100 and 200 meters. Bridgeland’s Rowan Saacke mirrored that performance in the 1600 and 3200 meters. Naomi Booker claimed both hurdles events, Klein Cain’s Kiyah Rawls won the shot put, and Klein Oak’s Moyosoreoluwa Bakare secured the triple jump title.
The Woodlands Highlanders continue to be one of the premier programs in Texas high school football. Coming off an impressive 11-2 season that saw them reach the third round of the playoffs before falling to perennial powerhouse Duncanville, the Highlanders are poised for another strong run.
Leading the way is returning quarterback Jack Daulton, a dynamic playmaker with a strong arm and quick feet. After a standout junior campaign, Daulton has committed to TCU and will be tasked with guiding an offense that features several new faces.
Defensively, the Highlanders bring back nine starters, providing a solid foundation as the offense comes into form. Standouts Parker Stewart, Caycen Bartolozzi, and Cole Carlin will anchor a unit that must carry the load early and keep opponents out of the end zone.
With experience on defense and a talented leader under center, The Woodlands will once again be a team to watch in Texas 6A football.
Chris Lane has been appointed as the new Head Football Coach and Campus Athletic Coordinator at Lamar Consolidated High School in Rosenberg, Texas. He brings over 21 years of coaching experience, having developed players and built successful programs at the high school..
Before joining Lamar Consolidated, Lane served as the Offensive Coordinator at Alief Hastings High School. His coaching career also includes roles at Channelview, Bellaire, Fort Bend Travis and Sweeney High School. Lane's appointment comes as Lamar Consolidated High School seeks to revitalize its football program, aiming to return to playoff contention after recent seasons without postseason appearances.
VYPE's Matt Malatesta talked with the new coach as he takes on his new endeavor.
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