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Bryan Shelton, Clear Falls Basketball Head Coach
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The Clear Falls basketball team made school history, reaching the Class 6A Region III Finals. They just fell short of State against No. 1 Beaumont United. Well, what will first-year head coach Bryan Shelton do for an encore? Shelton played at Clear Brook and the University of Houston and is now one of the hottest young coaches in the state of Texas, earning District 24-6A Coach of the Year honors. Stay tuned
Gigi Solis, Dawson Softball
Juan De Leon (VYPE)
Every great softball team needs an ace. The Dawson Eagles have one of the best in the nation in Gigi Solis. The No. 38 player in the nation, as ranked by Extra Innings Softball, has signed with Southern Mississippi. She has a great rise ball and a crafty curve ball which are nasty. Solis hopes to lead the Eagles deep into the postseason for her senior season.
Dillon Lester, Deer Park Baseball
Justin Hartojo (VYPE)
Deer Park baseball is a big brand in the state of Texas. The Deer are a power program with several of their stars in the college game. Dillon Lester will be the next big recruit, having already signed with Baylor to be their backstop for years to come. Lester is also solid at the plate able to hit for average and power from the right side.
Wilson Klein, Lutheran South Academy Track & Field
Bradley C. Collier (VYPE)
The most notable cause for celebration for the Pioneers recently was when junior Wilson Klein burst onto the scene in the Pole Vault event, (15’ 1’’) setting a new school record in a recent meet. This achievement not only solidifies Klein’s name in LSA’s history but also ties him with the No. 16 ranking in the state of Texas, propelling him into TAPPS State contention.
Mileka Loydrake, Clear Brook Girls Basketball Head Coach
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Clear Brook ran through District 24-6A with an undefeated record led by first-year head coach Mileka Loydrake. Loydrake played at Clear Springs under the direction of legend Pam Crawford before playing at UH and St. Edwards. The Wolverines reached the Regional Quarters before falling to Pearland. The District 24-6A Coach of the Year is building a power program in south Houston and will return her top two stars next season – Kamryn McLaurin and Rezia Castillo.
2022-23 Deer Park Baseball
INSIDE PITCH: VYPE Baseball Rankings, No. 14 Deer Park Deer
Despite losing some of his previous roster’s starters to graduation, 11th-year coach Chris Rupp (442 career wins) is not hurting when it comes to his supply of athletic prowess.
Following a 25-9 overall record and district championship campaign, the Deer bowed out to Strake Jesuit in a heated series. This year’s Deer headliners will feature a duo of senior Blinn-signees in first-team, all-district OF/RHP Erik Aguirre and OF/LHP Dillon Mancha.
Their battery mate is standout catcher Dillon Lester (Baylor). RHP/1B Brayden Gilley (Houston Christian) will also play an expanded role in 2023.
Expect Deer Park baseball to make a run for their second State Title (2017).
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