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Katy four-star DE Sylla signs with Texas A&M
Katy High four-star defensive end Malick Sylla officially signed with Texas A&M on Wednesday morning.
The 6-foot-6, 230-pound Sylla committed to the Aggies on Jan. 17 of this year and held 32 offers, including Alabama, Arkansas, Auburn, Clemson, Georgia, LSU, Oklahoma, and Texas, among others. Sylla never wavered in his commitment to A&M and joins teammate and defensive back Bobby Taylor as part of the Aggies’ vaunted recruiting class.
“It felt like a second home,” Sylla said. “It’s like Katy High School. It’s a tradition school. It has rich culture. It’s somewhere you want to be. It was an environment I wanted to be in. I knew I could go in, work and hopefully win a national championship.”
.@FootballKaty four-star DE @malick_S17 talks about signing with @AggieFootball, playing at Katy High, and more. #txhsfb #EarlySigningDay @KPRC2RandyMc @texashsfootball @TexAgs @KatySportsMed @Katyfootball @KatyISDAthleticpic.twitter.com/utrh8q4OK7— VYPE Houston (@VYPE Houston) 1639577381
Sylla was enamored with A&M coach Jimbo Fisher’s recruiting pitch.
“He had a mindset to him that it’s not over yet,” Sylla said. “We’re going to win and we’re going to power through things.”
The three-year letterman compiled 129 total tackles with 33 tackles for loss, 15 sacks, six caused fumbles and an interception for the Tigers. Over his three-year varsity career, Sylla helped Katy win 39 of 42 games and the 2020 Class 6A-Division II state championship.
“You learn how to put your head down and work,” Sylla said of playing at Katy. “You’re up here at campus all day, working, trying to get better. That’s definitely going to help me transition on to college. Hard work separates you when everyone is talented.”
Through the Lens powered by Guaranty Bank: Cy Park downs Cy Ranch 50-43 in VYPE Thursday Night Showdown thriller
HOUSTON - With the district championship on the line, it came down to Cy Park led by national-recruit Harold Perkins facing off against Cy Ranch at Cy-Fair FCU Stadium on Thursday night.
In the end it was the Harold Perkins and Cameron King for the Tigers of Cy Park as both teams combined for over 1,000 yards of total offense on the night during VYPE Thursday Night Showdown presented by Guaranty Bank.
King led the charge for Cy Park, rushing 18 times for 212 yards and three scores, while Perkins had 175 yards on 10 carries with two scores.
For Cy Ranch, the Mustangs were led by Blake Baker at quarterback, who let it fly going 26 of 45 for 341 yards, four touchdowns and two interceptions. His top target was Jarred Sample, who had four grabs for 138 yards and two scores. Kameron Burton led the rushing charge for Cy Ranch with 141 yards on 21 carries.
Texas coach Steve Sarkisian and Texas A&M coach Jimbo Fisher were on hand for the game as well.
VYPE's Jamey Wright was on site as well to capture the action, so check out some of his pics below.