VYPE editor Thomas Bingham, Hill Country Indoor sports director Evan Beyer and "Producer Josh" Waclawczyk continue their 2019-2020 sports coverage and share this week's "From The Bench" interview with Hays girls basketball player Lily Guevara during the 24th Locker Talk Austin/San Antonio episode. Thomas talks to the guest about reaching 1,000 points in her high school career, her school's special basketball sweep of Hays CISD rival Kyle Lehman, and more. If you want to learn more about her, check out this week's Rapid Fire segment.
Along with this, the hosts discuss the Austin/San Antonio area girls basketball playoff race and XFL's return, and continue their weekly pick 'em segment.
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Planet Ford Stadium played host to some of the best football talent in the state as Under Armour and ESPN rolled into Houston for their annual Under Armour Next Camp this past weekend.
Elite players from the Houston area and beyond showcased their skills, competing for MVP honors and coveted invites to the Under Armour All-American Game or the Future 50 showcase.
From the trenches to the perimeter, here are the standout performers from Sunday’s loaded camp.
IN THE TRENCHES: OL / DL
Starting in the trenches, 2026 Pasadena Memorial’s Devan Robison dominated in one-on-one reps and walked away with OL MVP honors. Robison has official visits coming up with TCU, Texas Tech, Stanford, Houston, and Baylor.
Another headliner was 2027 Kingwood OL Kennedy Brown, who earned his Under Armour All-American Game invite, following last week's Navy All-American Game selection. Joining him was Texas-commit Nicolas Robertson (Klein), who also earned an All-American invite after a strong day.
Other top OL standouts:
Jamarios Canton (2028, Center)
Noah Abebe (2026, Friendswood)
Avery Morcho (2026, Ridge Point, 4-star)
Jordan Burnett (2026, Ridge Point, TCU-commit)
Eddie Lartigue (Klein Collins)
On the defensive side, 2026 Allen DL Joshua Shaw was a force and claimed DL MVP.
2027 Jalen Brewster (Cedar Hill) earned a Future 50 invite, capping off a strong camp season.
Other top DLs included:
Jarvis Spires (2026, Cy Springs)
Isaiah Broughton (2026, Cypress Ridge)
Jaylen Stewart (2026, Pearland, Oklahoma State-commit)
Kaden McCarty (2027, Cy Falls)
Xavier Muhammad (2027, South Houston)
Amari Vickerson (2027, Cy Ranch)
BACKFIELD TALENT: RB / LB
CJ Chizer Jr. (2028, Dekaney) stole the spotlight in the running back group, earning RB MVP. Though young, the explosive back already holds three offers.
Jonathan Hatton Jr. (2026, Cibolo Steele, Texas A&M-commit) added to his résumé with an Under Armour All-American Game invite, while Myson Johnson-Cook (2027, DeSoto) earned a Future 50 invite.
Other standout RBs:
John Hebert (2026, Strake Jesuit)
Nicholas Trimble II (2026, Aldine Davis)
Edward Kelly Jr. (2026, Klein)
Cardae Mack (2026, Atascocita)
Tanner West (2026, Katy Jordan)
Tristan Willis (2027, Shadow Creek)
Micah Rhodes (2028, Klein Oak)
At linebacker, Davon Smith (2027, Westfield) was flying around during drills and one-on-ones which earned him LB MVP honors. Smith is a player who's recruitment should see movement in the coming months with more strong performances at camps.
Other top LBs:
Kosi Okpala (2026, Mayde Creek)
Reilarean Phillips (2026, Elsik)
Caleb Mooring (2026, Vandegrift)
Malcolm Graham (2026, Fort Bend Travis)
Preston Hall (2026, Ridge Point)
Preston Pitts (2026, Clear Falls)
Jordin Jones (2027, Westfield)
Jeremiah Smith (2027, Westfield)
Brayden Bonnik (2028, Ridge Point)
AIR ATTACK: QBs / WRs / DBs
Jack Daulton (2026, The Woodlands, TCU-commit) put on a clinic and took home the QB MVP after a solid showing, adding to a hot run that included a strong Elite 11 performance.
Other notable QBs:
Kaleb Maryland (2026, North Shore)
Kyden Barker (2026, Clear Falls)
Corey Dailey (2026, Seguin)
Brady Barrier (2026, Barbers Hill)
Grant Smith (2026, Grand Oaks)
Carson White (2027, Iowa Colony)
Tammeron Anderson (2027, West Brook)
Braden Baker (2027, Cy Ranch)
Julian Navarrette (2027, Boerne Champion)
Donovan Warren (2028, Episcopal)
At wide receiver, Robert Haynes IV (2026, Ridge Point) earned WR MVP honors and is quickly rising in the rankings.
Jordan Clay (2026, Madison) lived up to his four-star billing, earning an All-American Game invite after a strong showing.
Other standout WRs:
James Scott (2026, Oak Ridge)
Juwaan Woodbury (2026, Galveston Ball)
Ty Sexton (2026, Bridgeland)
Mike Brown (2026, Legacy School of Sports, Texas A&M-commit)
Trey Giametta (2027, Fulshear TE)
Aden Starling (2027, Shadow Creek, Houston-commit)
Alvin Mosley (2027, Crawford)
In the secondary, Brandon Sherrad (2027, Shadow Creek) earned DB MVP, showing major upside for the Sharks.
Chace Calicut (2026, North Shore) impressed and left with an All-American Game invite, following a recent Texas visit.
Other DB standouts:
Isaiah McMillian (2026, Katy)
Zachary Taylor (2026, Katy Jordan)
Kingston Richard (2026, Summer Creek)
Caden Ward (2026, La Marque)
Kyle Sam (2027, Cy Falls)
Greedy James (2027, Manvel)
Mikhail McCreary (2027, Johnson)
Terrell Stinson (2028, Clear Lake)
Houston brought the heat, and the future of football in Texas looks bright with this group of elite prospects.
🎥 Don’t forget to check out the VYPE Recruiting Show for full analysis, breakdowns, and interviews from the camp!
The Coppell Cowgirls claim the 6A-D1 State Championship with a 6-2 win over Lake Travis
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The Coppell girls soccer program capped a remarkable season with a statement victory, overwhelming Lake Travis 6-2 on Saturday afternoon to secure the UIL 6A-Division I State Championship at Birkelbach Field.
In their fourth appearance in the State Tournament, the Cowgirls claimed their third state title — and first since 2015 — finishing the year with an impressive 22-2-3 record.
The Cowgirls entered the final as the No. 1-ranked team in Texas (MaxPreps) and proved worthy of that reputation with a dominant second-half surge.
Despite what the final score might suggest, the match remained tight deep early on in the second half. Coppell held a narrow 3-2 lead in the 48th minute before accelerating with three unanswered goals in the next ten minutes to put the game firmly out of reach.
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“For us, we just wanted to make sure that we controlled the tempo of the game,” said head coach Craig Able. “We controlled possession, we connected passes — when we do that, we’ve been really tough to beat this year.
“I think once the girls settled into the game, they remembered that it’s just a game and we’re just doing the things we do well that got us to this point. I’m just so proud of them for all the hard work they put in. They’ve done it all.”
Led by a strong senior class and several standout performances, Coppell’s depth and cohesion were on full display. Junior forward Neerali Kapadia (Rice commit) was a force up top, scoring twice and earning a spot on the All-Tournament Team for her relentless energy and finishing touch.
Seniors Monica Morales (WashU) and Reagan Roberson (Dallas Baptist) also earned All-Tournament honors, with Morales finding the back of the net twice.
But it was senior midfielder Summer Chen (Gonzaga-commit) who earned 6A-Division I State MVP honors after a spectacular showing in the Final. Chen scored two goals and assisted Morales for another, helping to set the tone throughout the entire match.
Senior Summer Chen is presented with the 2025 UIL 6A-D1 State MVP Award after scoring two goals with one assist in the FinalMatthew Ogle (VYPE)
“I’m still at a loss for words,” Chen said after the final whistle. “We just had it, and we knew what we were capable of. Our confidence in each other really showed, and we played to our style, which worked out for us.
“One of the mottos for this year has been ‘All Gas, No Brakes,’ because we had nothing to lose as seniors. At the end of the day, we left it all out there on the field.”
The win marks a historic moment for a Coppell team that embraced the pressure of expectations and delivered in emphatic fashion.
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“They just believed in themselves and in each other,” said Coach Able. “All year long we preached our depth and how everyone contributes. Each girl bought into their role and into the system of how we do things as a team. I think everyone just saw all their work pay off.”
For a senior class that helped return Coppell to statewide prominence, Saturday’s win was the perfect ending — a blend of resilience, talent, and togetherness that defined their journey.
TARA ARCHIBALD HAS ALWAYS BEEN AROUND A SOFTBALL FIELD.
She tagged along to practices and games, watching her sister Rebecca play, before she was old enough to pick up the sport.
“I’ve definitely followed in her footsteps,” she said. “She is three years older but I would practice with her and sometimes play on her teams. It’s always been a competition between us. I would always want to out-do her.”
Rebecca also starred at Lee High and now plays at the University of St. Thomas. Tara will play at Southwestern University after graduating in May.
“I’m so thankful that I’m able to play in college,” Tara said. “It’s what I love. It sounds weird, but softball is my escape. It just quiets my mind.”
The Lee catcher is the quarterback of the Ganders….the voice, the enforcer, the leader.
“I’m not really friendly between the lines,” she laughed. “I love plays at the plate and throwing people out. I like to be physical out there and I have a pretty good trash-talking game.”
When she’s not dominating on the diamond, Archibald can be found volunteering for the youth at her church or studying. The National Honor Society officer is in the Top 10 academically of her senior class.
“I’m a math and science person,” she said. “I could see myself as an environmental scientist or something. I always want to be around the game, though. Maybe I’ll coach a Select team when I get older. I do like kids.”
While she seems to have the game of life on a string, she goes back to ol’ faithful when she needs a pick-me up.
“She tries to keep it on the down low, but my sister is my ultimate hype girl,” she said. “When I get down, she’s always there to remind me to keep my head up. She is my inspiration.”
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Senior Summer Chen is presented with the 2025 UIL 6A-D1 State MVP Award after scoring two goals with one assist in the FinalMatthew Ogle (VYPE)
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