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BATTER UP: VYPE’s 6A Baseball Bi-District prospectus
Postseason Baseball has finally arrived.
As the regular season progressed, several of the usual suspects–Cy Woods, Pearland, The Woodlands, and Ridge Point–flexed on the competition, with a few surprise teams rising the ranks to make it to the playoffs.
Here’s the who’s who of Houston high school baseball (6A) slotted to compete in the first round of the UIL postseason.
*Teams are displayed in alphabetical order
Aldine Mustangs
Jamie Wright (VYPE)
Aldine Mustangs
2022-23 Regular Season: 18-7/Finished 2nd in District 14-6A
Head Coach: Johnny Toups
Player(s) to watch:Jordan Toups (Jr. SS), Julio Gonzalez (Jr. OF/IF), Jansyel Barbosa (Fr. RHP/IF)
Bi-District Matchup: v. Grand Oaks
Alvin Yellowjackets
Jamie Wright (VYPE)
Alvin Yellowjackets
2022-23 Regular Season: 15-14-1/Finished 2nd in District 23-6A
Head Coach: Kelly Kerlin
Player(s) to watch: Cooper Williams (Jr. P/IF), Peyton Kitchens (So. IF), Jack Marek (Sr. P/IF)
Bi-District Matchup: v. Clear Springs
Atascocita Eagles
Bradley C. Collier (VYPE)
Atascocita Eagles
2022-23 Regular Season: 21-10-2/Finished 3rd in District 21-6A
Head Coach: Eric Matthews
Player(s) to watch: Kendall George (Sr. OF), Kaden McCoy (Jr. IF/RHP), Nicholas Baker (Jr. RHP)
Bi-District Matchup: v. Deer Park
Bellaire Cardinals
Bellaire Cardinals
2022-23 Regular Season: 21-11/Finished 2nd in District 18-6A
Head Coach: Woodrow Newsom
Player(s) to watch: Ty Diaz (Sr. OF), Matthew Albright (Jr. P), Kai Langford (Sr. 1B/P)
Bi-District Matchup: v. Houston Memorial
Brazoswood Buccaneers
Brazoswood Buccaneers
2022-23 Regular Season: 12-17-1/Finished 4th in District 24-6A
Head Coach: Mike Cressman
Player(s) to watch: Josh Horsch (Sr. OF), Andrew Del Hierro (Sr. P/OF), Julio Rios (Jr. IF)
Bi-District Matchup: v. Pearland
Bridgeland Bears
Juan De Leon (VYPE)
Bridgeland Bears
2022-23 Regular Season: 20-9-2/Finished 2nd in District 16-6A
Head Coach: Paul Orlando
Player(s) to watch: Rene Alegria (Sr. OF), Miles Syptak (Jr. OF), Bon Polleschultz (Sr. P/1B)
Bi-District Matchup: v. Klein Collins
Channelview Falcons
Channelview Falcons
2022-23 Regular Season: 15-8-2/Finished 4th in District 22-6A
Head Coach: John Moore
Player(s) to watch: Caleb Atafua (Jr. P/3B), Matthew Martinez (Sr. C), Jose Andrades (So. DH/1B)
Bi-District Matchup: v. Kingwood
Cinco Ranch Cougars
Cinco Ranch Cougars
2022-23 Regular Season: 27-4/Finished 2nd in District 19-6A
Head Coach: Brett Wallace
Player(s) to watch: Charlie Atkinson (Sr. P), Lucas Franco (So. IF/RHP), Ranier Castillo (Sr. IF)
Bi-District Matchup: v. Fort Bend Hightower
Clear Brook Wolverines
Clear Brook Wolverines
2022-23 Regular Season: 17-11-2/Finished 2nd in District 24-6A
Head Coach: Gene Flores
Player(s) to watch: Francisco Leija (Sr. P/OF), Landon Hunt (Sr. IF), Trenton Flores (So. C/IF)
Bi-District Matchup: v. Strake Jesuit
Clear Falls Knights
Juan De Leon (VYPE)
Clear Falls Knights
2022-23 Regular Season: 19-12/District 24-6A Champions
Head Coach: Eddie Youngblood
Player(s) to watch: Max Williams (Sr. RHP/OF), Alec Beversdorf (Sr. P)
Bi-District Matchup: v. Dawson
Clear Springs Chargers
Clear Springs Chargers
2022-23 Regular Season: 20-9-1/FInished 3rd in District 24-6A
Head Coach: Chris Floyd
Player(s) to watch: Ashton Quintanilla (Sr. 1B/P), Mason Garza (Jr. IF/P), Chris Richnow (Sr. OF)
Bi-District Matchup: v. Alvin
College Park Cavaliers
Juan De Leon (VYPE)
College Park Cavaliers
2022-23 Regular Season: 18-13/Finished 4th in District 13-6A
Head Coach: Michael Faherty
Player(s) to watch: Phillip Orr (Sr. IF/P), Orlando Balderas (Jr. P/IF), Ben Blanchard (Sr. C)
Bi-District Matchup: v. Spring
Cy Creek Cougars
Cypress Creek Cougars
2022-23 Regular Season: 10-19-1/Finished 4th in District 17-6A
Head Coach: Chris Randolph
Player(s) to watch: Braylon Mitchell (Jr. IF), Caleb Lopez (Jr. C), Jake Farish (Jr. P/UTL)
Bi-District Matchup: v. Heights
Cy-Fair Bobcats
Justin Hartojo (VYPE)
2022-23 Regular Season: 18-14/District 17-6A Champions
Head Coach: Billy Hardin
Player(s) to watch: Kyle Chambers (Sr. OF), Parker Lewis (Sr. OF), Austin Godwin (Jr. IF/DH), Wesley Worley (Jr. IF/RHP)
Bi-District Matchup: v. Westside
Cy Falls Eagles
Cypress Falls Eagles
2022-23 Regular Season: 10-15-3/Finished 4th in District 16-6A
Head Coach: Chris Laird
Player(s) to watch: Conrad DeLeon (Sr. C/IF), Eliomar Blamaceda (Sr. P/IF), Xavier Keady (Sr. 1B)
Bi-District Matchup: v. Klein Oak
Cy Ranch Mustangs
Juan De Leon (VYPE)
2022-23 Regular Season: 16-14-2/Finished 3rd in District 16-6A
Head Coach: Corey Cephus
Player(s) to watch: Jackson Priest (Jr. OF), Cole Truitt (Jr. DH/IF), Tobias Motley (Sr. SS),
Bi-District Matchup: v. Tomball
Cy Woods Wildcats
Bradley C. Collier (VYPE)
2022-23 Regular Season: 28-3/District 16-6A Champions
Head Coach: Phil Schwarz
Player(s) to watch: Sam Myers (Sr. CF), Ethan Farris (Sr. 3B), Tristan Russell (Sr. SS)
Bi-District Matchup: v. Tomball Memorial
Dawson Eagles
Dawson Eagles
2022-23 Regular Season: 11-18-1/Finished 4th in District 23-6A
Head Coach: Chris Turner
Player(s) to watch: Gabe McFarland (Jr. OF), Travis Minard (Jr. P/OF), Jacob Turner (Jr. OF)
Bi-District Matchup: v. Clear Falls
Deer Park Deer
Justin Hartojo (VYPE)
2022-23 Regular Season: 17-12-1/Finished 2nd in District 22-6A
Head Coach: Chris Rupp
Player(s) to watch: Eric Aguirre (Sr. OF/RHP), Dillon Lester (Sr. C), Dillon Mancha (Sr. OF/LHP)
Bi-District Matchup: v. Atascocita
Dekaney Wildcats
Dekaney Wildcats
2022-23 Regular Season: 12-13/Finished 4th in District 14-6A
Head Coach: Albert Bennett
Player(s) to watch: Anthony Russell (Jr. C)
Bi-District Matchup: v. Oak Ridge
Dobie Longhorns
Dobie Longhorns
2022-23 Regular Season: 21-6-2/District 22-6A Champions
Head Coach: Miguel Torres
Player(s) to watch: Omar Serna (So. C/RHP), Juan Estrada (Sr. 3B), Daniel Delgado (Sr. 2B/OF)
Bi-District Matchup: v. West Brook
Fort Bend Austin Bulldogs
Justin Hartojo (VYPE)
Fort Bend Austin Bulldogs
2022-23 Regular Season: 15-14/Finished 3rd in District 20-6A
Head Coach: Ruben Cano
Player(s) to watch: Tyler Do (Sr. SS), Jake Winkler (Jr. 3B), Logan Witt (Jr. OF/P)
Bi-District Matchup: v. Katy
Fort Bend Hightower Hurricanes
Justin Hartojo (VYPE)
Fort Bend Hightower Hurricanes
2022-23 Regular Season: 15-9-1/Finished 4th in District 20-6A
Head Coach: Renard Brown
Player(s) to watch: Angel Gutierrez (Jr. SS/P), Jeremy Payne (Jr. OF/IF), Austin Bowen (Jr. OF)
Bi-District Matchup: v. Cinco Ranch
George Ranch Longhorns
George Ranch Longhorns
2022-23 Regular Season: 17-14-2/Finished 2nd in District 20-6A
Head Coach: Greg Kobza
Player(s) to watch: Grant Reynolds (Sr. OF), Russell Franklin (Sr. IF), Jonathon Canter (Sr. P)
Bi-District Matchup: v. Tompkins
Grand Oaks Grizzlies
Justin Hartojo (VYPE)
2022-23 Regular Season: 19-8-2/Finished 3rd in District 13-6A
Head Coach: Lou Ferrell
Player(s) to watch: Hudson Hamilton (Sr. P/IF), Austin Dolezal (Jr. P/1B), Larry Drake (Sr. SS)
Bi-District Matchup: v. Aldine
Heights Bulldogs
Heights Bulldogs
2022-23 Regular Season: 22-7/District 18-6A Champions
Head Coach: David Petty
Player(s) to watch: RJ Robinson (Sr. C/3B), Paul Smith (Sr. DH/IF), Darian Cantu (Sr. OF)
Bi-District Matchup: v. Cypress Creek
Katy Tigers
Justin Hartojo (VYPE)
2022-23 Regular Season: 22-6-3/Finished 3rd in District 19-6A
Head Coach: Wes Hearne
Player(s) to watch: Lucas Moore (Sr. P), Reese Ruderman (Sr. C/3B), Sutton Hall (Jr. 1B)
Bi-District Matchup: v. Fort Bend Austin
Kingwood Mustangs
Juan De Leon (VYPE)
2022-23 Regular Season: 22-7-3/District 21-6A Champions
Head Coach: Kelly Mead
Player(s) to watch: Ty Boatright (Sr. OF), John Herbert (RHP/1B), Josh Arquette (Jr. 3B)
Bi-District Matchup: v. Channelview
Klein Collins Tigers
Bradley C. Collier (VYPE)
Klein Collins Tigers
2022-23 Regular Season: 16-12-2/Finished 3rd in District 15-6A
Head Coach: Chris Griffin
Player(s) to watch:Colton Griffin (Jr. SS), Issac Compean (Jr. C), Mason Lemons (Sr. P)
Bi-District Matchup: v. Bridgeland
Klein Oak Panthers
Bradley C. Collier (VYPE)
Klein Oak Panthers
2022-23 Regular Season: 20-10-1/District 15-6A Champions
Head Coach: Bo Hernandez
Player(s) to watch: Owen Smith (Sr. UTL), Matt Scott (Jr. OF/P), Bret Deegan (Sr. 3B/P)
Bi-District Matchup: v. Cy Falls
Lamar Texans
2022-23 Regular Season: 12-13-1/Finished 4th in District 18-6A
Head Coach: David Muñoz
Player(s) to watch: Ryan Selvaggi (Jr. OF)
Bi-District Matchup: v. Stratford
MacArthur Generals
Bradley C. Collier (VYPE)
MacArthur Generals
2022-23 Regular Season: 20-9/Finished 3rd in District 14-6A
Head Coach: Ernest Gonzales
Player(s) to watch: Jacob Macias (Jr. RHP/3B), Ulices Gamino (Sr. OF), Ramiro Encinia (So. RHP/IF)
Bi-District Matchup: v. The Woodlands
Memorial Mustangs
Memorial's Mason Peters
Justin Hartojo (VYPE)
Memorial Mustangs
2022-23 Regular Season: 17-12-1/Finished 3rd in District 17-6A
Head Coach: Jeremy York
Player(s) to watch: Jakob Schulz (Sr. DH/LHP), Grayson Linecum (Sr. OF/1B), Mason Sanders (Sr. SS)
Bi-District Matchup: v. Bellaire
Oak Ridge War Eagles
Jamie Wright (VYPE)
2022-23 Regular Season: 16-13/Finished 2nd in District 13-6A
Head Coach: JJ Peirce
Player(s) to watch: Connor Bennett (Sr. C), Dillon Staples (Sr. OF/P), Hayden Morris (Sr. P)
Bi-District Matchup: v. Dekaney
Pasadena Memorial Mavericks
Pasadena Memorial Mavericks
2022-23 Regular Season: 11-16-1/Finished 3rd in District 22-6A
Head Coach: Terry Garza
Player(s) to watch: Hayden Stallings (Sr. IF/P), Santos Cuellar (Jr. C), Christian Ibarr (Sr. OF/P)
Bi-District Matchup: v. Summer Creek
Pearland Oilers
Jamie Wright (VYPE)
2022-23 Regular Season: 27-5-1/District 23-6A Champions
Head Coach: David Rogers
Player(s) to watch: Caden Ferraro (Sr. LHP/1B), Brett Smajstrla (Sr. OF), Anthony Avalos (Sr. SS), Jake Mader-Cooper (Jr. RHP/IF)
Bi-District Matchup: v. Brazoswood
Ridge Point Panthers
Justin Hartojo (VYPE)
2022-23 Regular Season: 25-4-2/District 20-6A Champions
Head Coach: Clinton Welch
Player(s) to watch: JJ Kennett (Sr. C), Travis Vlasek (Sr. 1B), Carter Groen (Sr. OF)
Bi-District Matchup: v. Seven Lakes
Seven Lakes Spartans
Bradley C. Collier (VYPE)
Seven Lakes Spartans
2022-23 Regular Season: 19-12/Finished 4th in District 19-6A
Head Coach: Jeremy Arterburn
Player(s) to watch: Lawson Moreno (Sr. P),
Bi-District Matchup: v. Ridge Point
Spring Lions
Jamie Wright (VYPE)
Spring Lions
2022-23 Regular Season: 18-10/District 14-6A Champions
Head Coach: Zeke Rodriguez
Player(s) to watch: Joe Recio (Sr. RHP), Steven Mills (Sr. C/OF), Kian Haywood (Sr. OF)
Bi-District Matchup: v. College Park
Strake Jesuit Crusaders
Strake Jesuit Crusaders
2022-23 Regular Season: 21-11-1/Finished 3rd in District 23-6A
Head Coach: Raul Garcia-Rameau
Player(s) to watch: Clay Richardson (Sr. SS), John Toney (Sr. RHP), Matt Evans (Sr. C)
Bi-District Matchup: v. Clear Brook
Stratford Spartans
Stratford's Paxton Terveen
Bradley C. Collier (VYPE)
Stratford Spartans
2022-23 Regular Season: 22-7/Finished 2nd in District 17-6A
Head Coach: Spencer Richards
Player(s) to watch: Paxton Terveen (Sr. LHP/1B), Brecken Menuet (Sr. IF), John White (Sr. IF)
Bi-District Matchup: v. Houston Lamar
Summer Creek Bulldogs
Bradley C. Collier (VYPE)
2022-23 Regular Season: 16-12-1/Finished 2nd in District 21-6A
Head Coach: DJ Wilson
Player(s) to watch: William Hill (So. OF), Ayden Rios (Sr. DH/UTL), Joe Luis Chavez (Sr. LHP/1B)
Bi-District Matchup: v. Pasadena Memorial
The Woodlands Highlanders
Justin Hartojo (VYPE)
2022-23 Regular Season: 25-6-1/District 13-6A Champions
Head Coach: Ron Eastman
Player(s) to watch: Brayden Sharp (Sr. OF/LHP), Ethan Coronel (Sr. RHP), Logan Ellefson (Sr. 2B)
Bi-District Matchup: v. MacArthur
Tomball Cougars
Jamie Wright (VYPE)
2022-23 Regular Season: 21-11/Finished 2nd in District 15-6A
Head Coach: Doug Rush
Player(s) to watch: Cade Arrambide (Jr. C), Thomas Williamson (Sr. P/IF), Alan Lopez (Sr. IF)
Bi-District Matchup: v. Cy Ranch
Tomball Memorial Wildcats
Tomball Memorial Wildcats
2022-23 Regular Season: 16-13-2/Finished 4th in District 15-6A
Head Coach: Chris Wiggins
Player(s) to watch: Lane Stockton (Jr. IF), Chase Lovick (Sr. OF), Avery Phillips (Sr. IF)
Bi-District Matchup: v. Cy Woods
Tompkins Falcons
Bradley C. Collier (VYPE)
2022-23 Regular Season: 22-6-1/District 19-6A Champions
Head Coach: Kenneth Humphreys
Player(s) to watch: Drew Markle (Sr. SS), Adam Benavidez (Sr. 3B), Landon West (Sr. C)
Bi-District Matchup: v. George Ranch
Westside Wolves
Westside Wolves
2022-23 Regular Season: 10-15-2/Finished 3rd in District 18-6A
Head Coach: Mike Barrow
Player(s) to watch: Cade Langford (Sr. RHP/IF), Brett Planck (Sr. LHP), Jaiden McKinney (Sr. RHP/IF)
Bi-District Matchup: v. Cy-Fair
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VYPE U: College Park Junior Fighting for a Cure
Each student that walks the fields of the College Park baseball complex has a story to be told. Junior Zachary Berger is no different. This remarkable student is currently making a difference in The Woodlands community, on the baseball field, and across the country, as a voice for thousands like him.
Zachary Berger was born with a birth defect called Lymphatic Malformation, which is the formation of rare masses caused by the abnormal development of the lymphatic system. Even though he has had to face numerous challenges in his life, Zachary is using his experiences to spread awareness for the hope of a cure. In the Summer of 2019, Zachary created Zac's Attack for a Cure, a non-profit that works to support the Lymphatic Education and Research Network.
"Growing up I was always asking the question 'Why? Why is this happening and why to me?' While I still ask those questions, I have come to the acceptance that it is a part of me and I have begun to turn that why into a how," Berger said.
Zac's Attack for a Cure works to help spread the word about Lymphatic Malformation and get people involved in finding a cure. Along with running fundraisers and events around the community, Zachary invests a great deal of time at the baseball field- a sport that he has loved ever since he was a young boy.
"Sports has always been an escape for me. It has been something I can go to and it is always an uplifter," Berger said.
At five years old, Zachary began his sports career as a baseball catcher. He instantly fell in love with the sport and the experience proved to him that even though he had a birth defect, he could do anything he put his mind to. His passion for the game led him to becoming a crucial part of the Cavaliers Baseball Team's success today.
Zachary works on the varsity team's analytics and statistics. He can be spotted at the top of stands at each baseball game and practice with a radar gun taking notes on the team's pitching performance. This position has allowed him to be close to home plate each day and create great friendships with his teammates.
"The baseball team has been so supportive and like a second family. It always feels like they are here for me and have my back," Zachary Berger said.
Not only is Zachary an avid baseball fan and founder of his non-profit, but he is also a podcaster. The Zac's Attack Podcast is centered around sports, baseball, and charity- all of Zac's favorite things. He has had the opportunity to speak to former and current College Park Baseball players and coaches about sports while spreading awareness for Zac's Attack among athletes. He aspires to one day interview his favorite athlete, Astros player Alex Bregman, and speak to him about the Astros, LSU, and his work with local charities.
This will be Zac's third baseball season with the Cavaliers and he is looking forward to enjoying every minute of it. In the future, he hopes to turn his passion for sports into a career by working for ESPN or the MLB Network.
In the meantime, Zachary is focusing on making a large impact on the community in his fight to find a cure for Lymphatic Malformation. He hopes to continue spreading his message of awareness while assisting with the game he loves.
If you are interested in learning more about Zachary Berger and his non-profit, "Zac's Attack for a Cure", please visit www.zacsattack.com.