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The south Houston area is loaded with talented athletes who give it their all in their respective fields of play.
Welcome to the VYPE Playmakers powered by UTMB Health, where we’re highlighting five standouts from the previous week who stole the headlines.
Here are the UTMB Athletes of the Week.
Marquis Johnson, Dickinson Track & Field
Bradley C. Collier (VYPE)
Prior to the playoffs, Dickinson’s Marquis Johnson was the district leader in the 100m, 200m and Long Jump events. However, that was only the beginning.
After qualifying for this past week’s UIL-6A State Meet, the Missouri football-signee would proceed to win the individual State Title in the 100m Dash with a stifling time of 10.45 seconds.
In addition, Johnson earned silver in both the 200m (20.86s) and the Long Jump (25-00.75) to cap off an incredible high school career as a Gator.
Mea Slayton, Santa Fe Softball
Juan De Leon (VYPE)
Santa Fe is one of the few Houston remaining in the Class 5A softball playoffs
Junior OF Mea Slayton has been one of the big contributors to the Indians' deep postseason run, most recently having two RBIs in the team’s 4-2 win over Foster, ultimately leading to their advancement to the Regional Semifinals.
The Indians are currently preparing for their matchup against Georgetown. With their goal of a State Championship on the line, Slayton will be expected to continue playing a major role.
Jackson Musgrave, Clear Lake Track & Field
Following an exemplary outing at the 6A Regional Meet in which he took gold in the 800m (1:56.78), Clear Lake junior Jack Musgrave was the only Clear Creek ISD boys representative to advance to the State Meet.
His hot streak didn’t stop there, though.
Musgrave concluded the 800m event in third place with a time of 1:52.28, which marks a personal best for the track star.
Considering he still has another year left in high school, expect Musgrave to make a run for gold a year from now.
Kennedy Thompson, Clear Brook Track & Field
Senior Kennedy Thompson enjoyed a tremendous season for Wolverines track and field, leading to her silver finish in the girls discus event (138-6) at the 6A Regionals.
Subsequently, Clear Brook’s Thompson earned bronze at the State Meet, after reaching a remarkable distance of 146 feet-8 inches.
With an already impressive tenure on the CBHS volleyball team, this was a perfect conclusion for Thompson’s athletic prep career.
Lutheran South Academy Girls Golf
Bradley C. Collier (VYPE)
The Lady Pioneers golf team was exceptional this Spring, which was indicative of their ensuing advancement through the TAPPS 5A postseason, ultimately resulting in LSA competing in the State Final.
Once the tournament had concluded last Tuesday, the Lutheran South girls had become State Champions for the second time in school history, with a final composite score of 689.
Furthermore, freshmen Addison Trahan and Emma Poffinbarger were named TAPPS All-State golfers after individually finishing in 8th (160) and 9th (162) place, respectively.
STRIVING FOR GLORY: Previewing the UIL Class 6A/5A Girls State Track Meet
Following a year in which records have been shattered, it’s finally time the best athletes in H-Town leave their mark on the track.
The UIL Track & Field State Meet will be taking place from today through Saturday at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, TX.
With an amalgamation of some of the most premier groups in the state--Klein Forest, Grand Oaks, Summer Creek, and more–going for gold, fan-bases from all around will gather to watch their teams compete.
Here are just some of the Houston-area female athletes who will be representing in the UIL T&F season finale.
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*Athletes are categorized according to their respective school districts
*Each “Finish” is based off of the performances made at the UIL 5A/6A Regional Meets
*Not all State Qualifiers are shown
REGION II-6A/III-6A
Taylor Jackson, Elkins--Finished 1st overall in the Girls 200m (23.54)
Amariya Hardeman, Bush--Finished 2nd overall in the Girls 200m (23.70s)
Elkins' Taylor Jackson
Humble ISD
Nita Koom-Dadzie, Kingwood--Finished 1st overall in the Girls 100m (11.29s)
Lashavia Barclay, Atascocita--Finished 2nd overall in the Girls 100m Hurdles (14.02s)
Brooke Lloyd, Summer Creek--Finished 1st overall in the Girls 400m (55.20s)
Phoenix Phillips, Summer Creek--Finished 2nd overall in the Girls 300m Hurdles (42.90s)
Summer Creek Girls Relay Team--Finished 2nd overall in the Girls 4x100 (47.11s) & 4x400 (3:44.98)
Mia Maxwell, Atascocita--Finished 1st overall in the Girls Triple Jump (40-11.25)
Paris Kimble, Atascocita--Finished 1st in the Girls Shot Put (44-10.25)
Klein ISD
Madison Evans, Klein Forest--Finished 1st overall in the Girls 400m (57.69s)
Felicity Hamilton, Klein Cain--Finished 1st overall in the Girls 1600m (4:58.48)
Klein Forest Girls Relay Team--Finished 1st overall in the 4x100 (45.71s)
Klein Forest Girls Relay Team--Finished 2nd overall in the 4x200 (1:37.48)
India Alix, Klein--Finished 1st overall in the Girls Long Jump (20-03.75)
India Alix, Klein--Finished 1st overall in the Girls Triple Jump (41-11.25)
Tirea Reed, Klein Cain--Finished 2nd overall in the Girls Discus (139-05.00)
Cornelia Watts, Klein Forest--Finished 2nd overall in the Girls Shot Put (41-11.25)
Klein's India AlixJustin Hartojo (VYPE)
Dickinson
Girls Relay Team--Finished 1st overall in the 4x100 (46.54s) & 4x200 (1:36. 91)
Conroe ISD
Jordyn Price, Grand Oaks--Finished 1st overall in the Girls 100m (11.27s)
Majesty Omeye, Conroe--Finished 2nd overall in the Girls 400m (57.45s)
Gia Kurp, The Woodlands--Finished 2nd overall in the Girls 800m (2:18.45)
Staucie Lees, Grand Oaks--Finished 2nd overall in the Girls 1600m (4:59.97)
Staucie Lees, Grand Oaks--Finished 1st overall in the Girls 3200m (10:44.69)
Jaela Auguste, Grand Oaks--Finished 2nd overall in the Girls High Jump (5-08.00)
Sophia Kowalski, Grand Oaks--Finished 2nd overall in the Girls Pole Vault (12-06)
Katy ISD
Elizabeth Brooks, Katy--Finished 1st overall in the Girls 800m (2:14. 31)
Tiyan Ogbeid, Katy Jordan--Finished 2nd overall in the Girls 800m (2:14.57)
Addison Schroeder, Katy Taylor--Finished 1st overall in the Girls Pole Vault (11-9)
Bella Borreson, Cinco Ranch--Finished 2nd overall in the Girls Pole Vault (11-6)
Janey Campbell, Seven Lakes--Finished 2nd overall in the Girls Shot Put (43-8.75)
Janey Campbell, Seven Lakes--Finished 1st overall in the Girls Discus (145-0)
Chineye Uzoh, Seven Lakes--Finished 1st overall in the Girls High Jump (5-8)
Clear Creek ISD
Katherine Valentine, Clear Falls--Finished 1st in the Girls 1600m (4:56.54)
Kennedy Thompson, Clear Brook--Finished 2nd in the Girls Discus (138-6)
Spring Branch ISD
Indya Dotson, Memorial--Finished 1st in the Girls Long Jump (18-3.50)
Memorial's Indya DotsonBradley C. Collier (VYPE)
Cy-Fair ISD
Celeste Robinson, Cy Ranch--Finished 2nd overall in the Girls 100m (11.34s)
Lillian Harden, Bridgeland--Finished 2nd overall in the Girls 100m Hurdles (13.74s)
Sydnee Burr, Cypress Park--Finished 2nd overall in the Girls High Jump (19-10.00)
Houston ISD
Kiara Scott, Westbury--Finished 2nd overall in the Girls Long Jump (18-2.50)
Alvin ISD
Nia Parks, Shadow Creek--Finished 2nd overall in the Girls 400m (55.57s)
Shadow Creek Girls Relay Team--Finished 2nd overall in the 4x200 (1:38.48)
Shadow Creek Girls Relay Team--Finished 1st overall in the 4x400 (3:44.63)
Pearland ISD
Madison Peters, Pearland--Finished 2nd overall in the Girls 1600m (5:01.65)
Madison Peters, Pearland--Finished 1st overall in the Girls 3200m (10:42.73)
REGION II-5A/III-5A
Marshall Girls Relay Team--Finished 2nd overall in the 4x100 (48.18s) & 4x400 (3:56.22)
Marshall Girls Relay Team--Finished 1st overall in the 4x200 (1:40.91)
2022-23 Fort Bend Marshall T&FJustin Hartojo (VYPE)
Humble ISD
Courtney Daniel, Kingwood Park--Finished 2nd overall in the Girls Shot Put (40-6)
Lamar Consolidated ISD
Justice Black, Terry--Finished 2nd overall in the Girls 100m (12.08s)
Alexia Washington, Terry--Finished 2nd overall in the Girls Long Jump (18-0.25)
Alexia Washington, Terry--Finished 1st overall in the Girls Triple Jump (41-11)
Terry's Alexia Washington Juan De Leon (VYPE)
Montgomery ISD
Hailey Johnson, Lake Creek--Finished 2nd overall in the Girls 800m (2:13.82)
Angleton
Harlee Fonville--Finished 1st overall in the Girls Discus (137-9)
Barbers Hill
Kaci Andrus--Finished 1st overall in the Girls High Jump (5-6)