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FRESHMAN PHENOM: Klein Oak Rhodes becoming hottest name in Houston
It’s not often that you see a freshman playing varsity in 6A Texas high school football.
Klein Oak running back Micah Rhodes came into the 2024 season with aspirations of playing on varsity after picking up offers from Baylor, Oklahoma and Boise State before ever touching the field.
Since starting on varsity, the "Freshman Phenom" has picked up 14 offers from some of the biggest schools in college football.
The expectation were high for Rhodes coming into this fall and he has been nothing short of phenomenal. Though many may let the pressure of high expectations get to them, the young running back has never wavered.
“I didn’t see it as pressure at all,” Rhodes said. “I’ve been training and worked hard all offseason for this. I just want show everyone why I picked up my offers early.”
Micah has rushed for 786 yards on 153 carries and eight touchdowns in only nine games. The early playing time and trust by his team has helped make the transition from junior high football an easy transition.
“It means a lot to me that my team trusts me to go out there and play my game," he said. "I'm just staying composed and keeping the main thing, the main thing. Coach (Brandon) Carpenter’s play calls have made it easier for a smooth transition as well.”
His play on the field has garnered offers from some of the biggest D1 programs in the country like Oregon, Ole Miss, Texas A&M, Ohio State and Penn State to name a few.
“It has been a great experience,” he said. “My classmates and teammates have showed me a lot of love. I got the Ohio State, Penn State and Ole Miss offer during athletic period and it was crazy after I got the news. Then to top it off, it was it was game day!”
The recruiting process is starting early for Rhodes but it's always been apart of the plan.
"It has been great," Rhodes said. "I have been in contact with all the coaches that offered me and even the ones who haven’t offered me. Building relationships with the coaches has been exciting and interesting at the same time."
Micah Rhodes is becoming one of the hottest names in recruitment already as a freshman. He will be a player to keep an eye over the next three years.
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THE RANKINGS: Atascocita, Montgomery are for real; photo gallery
It was a battle of heavyweights in Class 6A as Atascocita knocked off Summer Creek, 42-39, in a match-up of two of the top three teams.
The Eagles are tough on offense with Cardae Mack and Tory Blaylock dominating the headlines. They are tough to stop.
Bridgeland showed who is boss in their district, knocking off Cypress Springs, while Klein Cain beat Magnolia pushing the Bulldogs out of the rankings.
Moving in are the Paetow Panthers, who face Cinco Ranch this week on the VYPE Thursday Night Showdown.
How about the battle of Montgomery… the Motown Showdown? The Bears rained on Lake Creek’s Homecoming Parade, 46-14, as QB Reggie Williams looked dominant. The Bears (5-0) face Huntsville this weekend in a Class 5A showdown.
There was no change in the private school ranks.
Here are the rankings.
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VYPE’s Class 6A Top 25
No. 1 North Shore Mustangs
No. 2 Atascocita Eagles
No. 3 Fulshear Chargers
No. 4 Willis Wildkats
No. 5 Summer Creek Bulldogs
No. 6 Hightower Hurricanes
No. 7 Ridge Point Panthers
No. 8 Bridgeland Bears
No. 9 Shadow Creek Sharks
No. 10 Katy Jordan Warriors
No. 11 The Woodlands Highlanders
No. 12 Katy Tigers
No. 13 Nimitz Cougars
No. 14 Klein Cain Hurricanes
No. 15 Tomball Cougars
No. 16 Conroe Tigers
No. 17 Stratford Spartans
No. 18 Cypress Ranch Mustangs
No. 19 Deer Park Deer
No. 20 Pearland Oilers
No. 21 Dickinson Gators
No. 22 Cy-Fair Bobcats
No. 23 Klein Oak Panthers
No. 24 Cypress Springs Panthers
No. 25 Paetow Panthers
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VYPE’s Class 5A Rankings
No. 1 Randle Lions
No. 2 Galveston Ball Tors
No. 3 Angleton Wildcats
No. 4 Montgomery Bears
No. 5 Iowa Colony Pioneers
No. 6 Huntsville Hornets
No. 7 FB Marshall Buffs
No. 8 Texas City Stings
No. 8 Barbers Hill Eagles
No. 10 Galena Park Yellowjackets
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VYPE’s Top 5 Private Schools
No. 1 Concordia Lutheran Crusaders
No. 2 Kinkaid Falcons
No. 3 St. John’s School Mavs
No. 4 Second Baptist School Eagles
No. 5 Episcopal Knights