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HITTING HER STRIDE: Taylor’s Lee Pursuing a Higher Level of Success
ALIEF TAYLOR JUNIOR MCKALE LEE IS COMING OFF AN IMPRESSIVE TRACK SEASON, CLAIMING A SILVER MEDAL IN THE 800M AT THE DISTRICT MEET, PLACING FOURTH AT AREA, AND ADVANCING TO REGIONALS.
Yet, she isn’t resting on her accomplishments — Lee has big plans for the upcoming season.
“The only mindset is to win, and the expectation is to finally make it to State,” Lee said. “This was my first year competing in Indoor track during the winter, so I’ve been preparing to hopefully surpass my limits in the near future.”
Lee’s commitment to improvement is evident. Her ambition is not only to excel on the track but also to continue developing her skills and pushing beyond her previous performances.
Her journey into track and field began in her younger years when sports were a family affair.
“When I was younger, I was always the one that tried several different sports,” Lee shared. “My brothers were in football and basketball, but I played soccer, softball, basketball, and a few others. I got into track because I was always the fastest. I would race in the street against kids and really thrived off the competition, so that’s what brings me here.”
Outside of track, Lee has proven herself a versatile athlete, excelling in both ice skating and roller skating. Her athleticism extends beyond the track, adding another layer to her abilities and reflecting her well-rounded approach to sports.
But track is where she truly shines, particularly in the 800m, often considered one of the most challenging events in high school track and field in Texas.
Lee’s aspirations stretch beyond her high school career as well.
“Hopefully, I can earn myself a free ride to college,” she said. “That’s been the primary goal I’ve set for some time, and it would be incredible to achieve that. I’m not sure where I’d want to go just yet if I had the opportunity, but I’ll get back to you on that.”
Her dreams of competing at the collegiate level are rooted in her
upbringing.
“The thing I like most about my experience is the fact that I’ve been in Alief schools all my life, from Kindergarten up until now,” Lee explained. “Every time I’m here, every time I compete, and every time I do my best, it’s almost like I’m hugging the younger version of myself.”
With her competitive spirit and unwavering focus, Lee is certainly a force to watch this spring. Her journey in the 800m is just beginning, and with her determination, it’s clear that she has the potential to go far. Stay tuned to see just how far McKale Lee can go.
Cy Springs' Ayla McDowell is VYPE Player of the Year for public schools
I'M LOVING IT: McDonald's All-American McDowell takes home POY; All-VYPE teams announced
Ayla McDowell of Cypress Springs was the brightest star in Greater Houston over the past several months.
The McDonald's All-American was elite her senior season, building her resume as she heads to the University of South Carolina in the fall. Her team fell just short of the State Final Four, but her legacy was already cemented.
Summer Creek took home the State trophy for the first time in school history with the help of junior Kennedy Simpson, while Hightower was loaded with stars en route to the State Finals.
Here are the All-VYPE 2025 Girls Basktetball Public School Teams.
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The VYPE 2025 Public School Player of the Year
Ayla McDowell, Cypress Springs
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FIRST TEAM
Aniya Foy, Cinco Ranch
Nataliyah Gray, Alief Taylor
Jemini Mitchell, Cypress Springs
Chandler Preston-Caver, Hightower
Kennedy Simpson, Summer Creek
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SECOND TEAM
Kailee Beaudion-Foliaki, Hightower
Jayci Lackey, Barbers Hill
Kendall Ford, Dawson
Bree Riley, Grand Oaks
Andrea Sturdivant, FB Austin
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THIRD TEAM
A'Zyua Blair, Pearland
Kara Hart, Katy Taylor
Kamryn McLaurin, Clear Brook
Ruke Ogbevire, Fulshear
Ogechi Okeke, Hightower
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HONORABLE MENTION
Rezia Castillo, Clear Brook
Marc'Kalia Celestine, Klein
Jazmine Hansley, Dickinson
Addison Martin, Summer Creek
Aniya Richard-Holmes, Nimitz