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THE ELITE: Henderson headlines top H-Town performers from Elite 11 Austin Regional
Several of Greater Houston’s top signal callers put on a show, standing out with big-time performances throughout the day.
Here are VYPE's MVP and Top 5 H-Town performers from the regional.
MVP
Five-Star Legacy Sports and Science quarterback Keisean Henderson punched his ticket to the Elite 11 Finals after a standout performance.
The Houston commit was dialed in during the drills session, showing precision and poise with every throw. When wide receivers joined for one-on-ones, Henderson continued to impress, delivering accurate passes and demonstrating his command of the field.
Next up, Henderson will head to Los Angeles for the Elite 11 Finals, set for June 17-19, where he’ll look to bring home the coveted MVP award.
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TOP 5
No. 1 - 2027 Iowa Colony QB Carson White
2027 Iowa Colony quarterback Carson White made a big impression throughout the day.
White showcased impressive accuracy and arm strength, especially on deep balls during one-on-ones. He also looked sharp working through pocket movement in the drills portion of the event, showing poise and polish beyond his years.
With 14 offers already on the table, the rising junior has a huge offseason ahead as he gears up for next fall.
No. 2 - Randle Quarterback Tyler Skrabanek
2026 Randle quarterback Tyler Skrabanek is coming in hot off a 5A DII State Championship run this past fall—and he’s showing no signs of slowing down.
Skrabanek put on a show at the Austin Regional, winning the Panini Accuracy Challenge with an impressive 25-point performance through a series of demanding drills. It was a big weekend for the Randle signal-caller, and if this outing is any indication, expect plenty more standout performances from Skrabanek as the camp season heats up.
No. 3 - 2026 North Shore Quarterback Kaleb Maryland
2026 North Shore Quarterback Kaleb Maryland is the next man up on the Eastside, set to take over the Mustangs' offense this fall.
Maryland had a solid showing recently, displaying impressive arm strength and accuracy on throws at all levels of the passing game. With official visits already set to Utah and Washington State, expect his recruitment to continue heating up as he steps into the QB1 role for one of Texas' premier programs.
No. 4 - Grand Oaks Quarterback Grant Smith
Three-star Grand Oaks quarterback Grant Smith has been making waves this offseason, delivering impressive performances on the 7-on-7 circuit and at the Elite 11 Austin Regional. Heading into his senior season, Smith’s stock continues to rise as he sharpens his game and showcases his skill set against top competition.
With camp season right around the corner, expect even more standout performances from Smith. If his recent outings are any indication, the Grand Oaks signal-caller is poised for a big year.
No. 5 - 2028 Waller Quarterback Tristin Gaines
Though many of the invites to the Austin Regional were rising juniors and seniors, a select few class of 2028 prospects also received the call—and one young talent stood out from the rest.
Waller quarterback TK Gaines made his way to Austin and turned heads with his performance on Saturday. Throughout drills, Gaines showcased poise beyond his years, displaying a smooth, effortless throwing motion. His baseball background was evident, as he made throwing on the run look easy, consistently delivering accurate passes from different arm slots.
It was clear that TK Gaines isn’t just a name to watch for the future—he’s already making an impression now.
Willis looking for district repeat?
Willis, The Woodlands battle for supremacy in DISTRICT 13-6A; the breakdown, photo gallery
The Woodlands Highlanders
Conroe Tigers
Grand Oaks Grizzlies
Oak Ridge War Eagles
College Park Cavs
New Caney Eagles
Cleveland Indians
Caney Creek Panthers
(Bold Denotes Playoffs)
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Grand Oaks QB Grant Smith
VYPE'S PRESEASON AWARDS
MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Jermaine Bishop, Willis
OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Dramecko Green, Conroe
DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Dorian Brew, Conroe
BREAKOUT PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Grant Smith, Grand Oaks
ON THE CUSP: College Park Cavs
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Trent Miller and the Willis Wildkats made school history in 2023, going undefeated in the regular season and district play and advancing to the Regional Semis. Unfortunately, the Gatorade Player of the Year DJ Lagway-era is over as he begins his career at Florida, but all is not lost. Superfreak athlete Jermaine Bishop returns to run, catch, defend and score for Willis as a nationally-ranked junior. RB Daylion Robinson is a load and could be a game- changer as he moves the chains for the offense, along with Terri Lawrence III. Jalen Mickens (La. Tech-commit) is another a shifty playmaker that will be leaned on more in 2024. Romel Stevens is a 6-foot-7 stretch WR. The OL will be anchored by Mason Isbell and Dajon Moore, while the DL will be led by Frankie Long. Bishop will also cover the opponents’ best WR.
The Woodlands say goodbye to QB Mabrey Mettauer, who is now on campus at Wisconsin, so who is the QB1 for the Highlanders? Coach Jim Rapp will look to Jack Daulton or Cadriel Outlaw to take the reigns at QB, who will have premier targets in Shane Walker (Tulsa-commit) and Jackson Bolender. The OL will be a rebuilding project, as they try a few RBs to tote the rock. On defense, the secondary will be the strength. Parker Stewart is a legit shutdown cover, while Caycen Bartolazzi is an anchor at safety. Jabaric Sullivan and James Contelupe are also solid in the back end. Zachary Wardle, Drew Honeyman and Dang Wei will man the middle of the field at LB, with junior DL Jyree Jefferson manning the trenches. Kicker/ punter Scott Starzyk is a weapon and committed to Iowa.
The Conroe Tigers could be set up for coach Cedric Hardeman’s best season so far. The Tigers made the postseason in 2023, going 6-5, but the offensive will be even more experienced. QB Christian Nunley threw for over 1,300 yards and SMU-commit Dramecko Green ran for over 1,300 yards. Green is a bullish back who can catch out of the backfield. Jalen Mayon and Braylen Mills will stretch the field at WR along with two-way player Dorian Brew. The Oregon- commit Brew is fast, physical and has a tremendous football IQ at DB but is too valuable to leave on the sideline on offense. Mark Jones and Xavier Harmon will complement the secondary and DE Jadyn Ramos is long and fast- twitchy up front.
Grand Oaks will go as far as QB Grant Smith will take them. The 6-foot-3 signal-caller is prepped for a big-time, breakout season, but will just need to take what the defense is giving him. Don’t try and do too much, right? TE Ty Rupe is a massive target and hopes to be the safety valve Smith will need. Preston Cloud is the primary WR. Garrett Oeswein will lead the OL, while Tyler Gant is a high- energy DT. Jackson DeGeorge will patrol the secondary. Klein move-in Griffin Tillis will be a great addition on both sides of the ball.
Mark Schmid and the Oak Ridge War Eagles had a banner season in 2023, going 8-4 overall and winning a playoff game. Gone are two University of Georgia defenders Justin Williams and Joseph Jonah-Ajonye, which were tough to deal with for opposing offenses. QB Drayton Urbay will look to find rangy WR James Scott on offense, while Justin Hayes will carry the load on the ground. The War Eagles will need to outscore people to stay in games. The defense will look drastically different with Jayden Canady and Caleb Euresti carrying the banner.
Year two of the Kyle Coats- era will see improvement at College Park. The Cavs are vibing with the young and energetic coach, but all eyes will be on junior QB Rodrigo Bravo. He’s going to need a big year, along with RB Jayden Ogoli, who has size and ability. The OL will need for Cole Cook and Brock Menzie to step up in the trenches along with counterpart Terrance Wofford, Rema Nwosa and Jeremiah Johnson on defense. The secondary is solid with Marco Beltran, David Sands and Jordan Styles, who also doubles as a WR. The Cavs will not lack in effort, but will that be enough for a playoff spot?
The New Caney Eagles just missed the postseason under the direction of new coach Mike DeWitt but played a bevy of young players. Now they are ready. QB Hunter Taylor, who threw for over 1,300 yards, will be protected by Brycen Cole up front and will throw to Jacobi Carter. The defense returns six starters to include Aaron Steward and Christian Magana. The Eagles could quickly be back in the conversation for a playoff spot.
Caney Creek went 3-7 and 1-7 in district play. Coach Kendall Hineman will use Darrall Ellis to move the chains and run the clock behind OL Moises Vega. LBs Andre Mendez and TJ Garza will lead the defense. Cleveland went winless in 2024 and will need for young QB Jacob Estrado to lead the way. Jakory Voss will be a nuisance up front on defense.