GAMES
RANKINGS
The stars of 2024-25 Lake Creek Softball
THE TIER LIST: Final VYPE HOU Softball Rankings with playoffs nearing; H-Town's powers remain
As April winds down, so too does the UIL softball regular season—and the road to State is about to begin.
With a revamped playoff format in place, teams will soon split into divisions and start the march toward Red & Charline McCombs Field in Austin.
Fortunately for local fans, the Houston area is stacked with elite programs poised for deep postseason runs.
Claiming the top spot in our rankings for the first time this spring are the Lake Creek Lions, who are channeling the dominance of their recent dynasty.
From 2021 to 2023, Lake Creek compiled a staggering 123-3 record and captured back-to-back state titles (2022, 2023). Now, they head into the final week of the regular season at a flawless 26-0, with their sights firmly set on a third championship.
Not far behind is Katy, another perennial powerhouse that’s already clinched its 10th straight district title (excluding the COVID year). With a 29-1 record, the Tigers are looking to make their first title run since 2019.
Also in the spotlight is Barbers Hill, a Class 5A contender sitting at 27-2 and currently ranked No. 3 in the state by MaxPreps. The Eagles have proven themselves as a legitimate threat and are positioned to make a serious push this postseason.
Other teams who have made considerable strides in the back-half of district-play are Conroe, Langham Creek, Tomball, Pearland, Clear Creek, and Angleton.
With so much talent across the region, the next few weeks promise to deliver high drama—and possibly another state trophy or two for the Houston area.
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*Parentheses indicates current district
*Last section indicates current overall record; district record
VYPE HOUSTON SOFTBALL TOP-20 (Class 6A-4A)
1. Lake Creek Lions (17-5A) -- 26-0; 11-0 in District
2. Katy Tigers (19-6A) -- 29-1; 14-0
3. Barbers Hill Eagles (19-5A) -- 27-2; 14-0
4. Kingwood Mustangs (23-6A) -- 23-4-1; 11-2
5. Liberty Panthers (19-4A) -- 22-5; 11-0
6. Conroe Tigers (13-6A) -- 23-5; 14-1
7. Summer Creek Bulldogs (23-6A) -- 24-4; 11-2
8. Atascocita Eagles (23-6A) -- 22-5; 10-3
9. Tomball Cougars (15-6A) -- 24-3; 16-0
10. Pearland Oilers (22-6A) -- 24-6; 15-0
11. Langham Creek Lobos (16-6A) -- 22-4; 13-0
12. Clear Creek Wildcats (24-6A) -- 16-5; 10-3
13. Angleton Wildcats (20-5A) -- 14-3; 9-2
14. Deer Park Deer (24-6A) -- 19-8; 9-4
15. Friendswood Mustangs (20-5A) -- 22-4; 8-3
16. Clear Springs Chargers (24-6A) -- 16-6; 9-4
17. Oak Ridge War Eagles (13-6A) -- 20-8; 10-5
18. La Porte Bulldogs (20-5A) -- 17-4-1; 9-3
19. Katy Jordan Warriors (19-6A) -- 19-4; 12-3
20. Ridge Point Panthers (21-6A) -- 18-3; 11-0
Honorable Mentions: Stratford (17-6A), Houston Memorial (17-6A), Grand Oaks (13-6A), Needville (29-4A), Clear Lake (24-6A), Crosby (18-5A), Willis (13-6A), Kingwood Park (18-5A), Foster (20-6A), Katy Taylor (19-6A), Cy-Fair (17-6A)
THE RANKINGS: No. 24 - Clear Creek Wildcats
After missing the playoffs in 2024, the Clear Creek Wildcats are eyeing to get back into the big dance. Fifth-year head coach Kathy Morton does return some talent to the roster in 2025 to accomplish that mission with seven starters back in the mix.
University of Arkansas-commit Khamari Hall will lead the way. Hall has been selected as a first-team, all-district outfielder every year of her high school career. Other players to watch include first-team, all-district outfielder Sydney Detenbeck and second-team, all-district picks Kierstyn Lambeth (infielder) and Sammy Tumbleson (designated player).
Others to watch include Lily Rodriguez and Kailey Hedges, Aria Victorian, Emma Hope, Harlie Wright and Lila Coria. Last year, Rodriguez and Hedges both earned all-district, honorable-mention nods.
As Morton looks towards 2025, the keys to success for her team include “being great teammates” and “consistently executing on offense and defense” as they aim to play by their motto “INAM – It’s not about me”