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BREAKING: Cy Fair DL and Under Armour All-American commits to Texas A&M
From the maroon and white, to the maroon and white.
Cy Fair defensive lineman Landon Rink decided to shut his recruitment down today and committed to Texas A&M.
The 4-star Bobcat committed to the Aggies over Ohio State and Oklahoma Wednesday. So, what was it that helped the Aggies earn Rink's commitment?
“Every time I went up there, it was like one big family. They already treated me like family, even though I wasn’t there,” Rink said. “I love Coach (Sean) Spence, Coach Tony (Jerod-Eddie), Coach (Jay) Bateman and Coach (Mike) Elko. They’re all coaches I want to play for, and I’m going to put everything I have on the field for them.”
The Aggies are under a new regime under new coach Mike Elko, who has brought an intense culture to the Aggie football program and Rink is excited for it.
“Coach Elko is bringing in a great attitude and culture to the program," he said. "Once they get that attitude that he’s trying to get there, there is no one who can stop them.”
Elko brought in DL coach Sean Spence, who has had NFL coaching experience, which really meant a lot to Rink.
“Coach Spence has coached so many NFL guys, so the development is obviously there,” he said. “Their defense fits me perfectly and they want me to play the 3-technique and big end, which I’m excited about.”
Now committed, the future Aggie plans on focusing on a big senior year aiming to get 20 sacks while playing for his Dad who is on the staff for the Bobcats.
“It’s pretty awesome to be able to play for my Dad and have him by my side,” he said. “He’s been coaching me up since I was young, helping me get to where I am today. I’m ready to enjoy my senior year with him.”
The path for the Under Armour All-American is paved maroon and white all the way down Highway 249 to College Station.
THE FIVE: Atascocita track, Katy softball, Seven Lakes soccer among others the talk of H-Town
SPEED CITY
The city of Houston is setting new track and field standards on the oval this spring. The Atascocita Eagles set a new national record for the 4 x 100 over the weekend running a 38.92 at the event. Tory Blaylock, Landon Fontenot, Jordan Parker and Jelani Watkins (LSU-signee) have etched their names in history. The Eagles also have the fastest time in Texas in the 4 x 200 relay. Watkins has run a 10.22 in the 100-meters at the Bluebonnet Invitational, the second fastest time in Texas as well. Remember Klein Forest and FB Marshall won State Track last season. Is it Atascocita’s turn this year?
JAEDON'S JOURNEY
Jaedon Ledee’s basketball journey has been an interesting one. He started at McCullough Junior High, the feeder to The Woodlands, before transferring to Kinkaid. At Kinkaid, he became a national recruit and signed with the Ohio State University. From Ohio State, he transferred to TCU for two years and then to San Diego State. He has flourished out west, especially this season. He was the Mountain West Conference Player of the Year and averaged 21.1 points and 8.4 rebounds per game. He has averaged 29 points in the NCAA Tournament and picked up All-American honors along the way. He helped lead SDSU to the National Championship Game last year and his team is in the Sweet 16 this season. The next question is, where will he get drafted?
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HOLD THOSE TIGERS
The Katy Tiger softball team has that look in their eye. After being bounced early in the postseason a year ago, the Tigers are back for blood. At 23-1-1 and undefeated in district play, coach Kalum Haack has a chance to win his third State Title (2015 and 2019) come late May. Pitcher Cameryn Harrison is the eighth-ranked player in the country and is headed to Arkansas. Ashtyn Reichardt gets it done at the plate and is also headed to play for the Razorbacks. EK Smith is a sophomore and on the USA National Team. Don’t sleep on Montgomery Henderson (Oklahoma State) or Lauryn Soeken (LSU) as they have put up dominant performances this year.
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RINK IS ROLLING
Cy-Fair’s Landon Rink is a national recruit as a defensive lineman. The 6-foot-2 junior showed off his prowess at the Under Armour Camp in Houston a few weeks ago. His performance earned him a invite to the Under Armour All-American Game in January. Rink likes Texas A&M, Penn State, Oklahoma and Ohio State so much that he will going to official visits to those schools. He was at USC this weekend.
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ON THE CUSP OF HISTORY
Seven Lakes boys soccer can make big-time history this postseason. The Spartans, led by coach James Krueger, are the defending Class 6A State Champs. If they reach the State Tournament, Seven Lakes will be the first Class 6A team to advance to State three straight seasons. If they win State, they will be the first team to ever win back-to-back Class 6A State titles. The team is led by Aiden Morrison and goalie Ben Aviles Vera.