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THE RANKINGS: Willis, Barbers Hill, Second Baptist biggest movers in VYPE Rankings
Same goes for Class 5A. The top three teams dominated as Randle, Iowa Colony and Galveston Ball are the class of Class 5A. Randle crushed FB Marshall, while Iowa Colony blew out then-ranked Baytown Lee. Randle and Iowa Colony face each other on the VYPE Thursday Night Showdown this week on Space City Home Network.
The private school ranks also have a new No. 1. The Second Baptist School Eagles are undefeated and knocked off St. John’s School in a war last week. QB Canon Toon has done it with his feet and arm, and the defense has been stingy.
The wait is over… it’s a full district slate this week as district titles start coming into focus.
Stay tuned.
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VYPE’s Class 6A Top 25
No. 1 North Shore Mustangs
No. 2 Summer Creek Bulldogs
No. 3 Atascocita Eagles
No. 4 Fulshear Chargers
No. 5 Willis Wildkats
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 Cy Springs Panthers
No. 12 The Woodlands Highlanders
No. 13 Katy Tigers
No. 14 Nimitz Cougars
No. 15 Klein Cain Hurricanes
No. 16 Tomball Cougars
No. 17 Conroe Tigers
No. 18 Stratford Spartans
No. 19 Cypress Ranch Mustangs
No. 20 Deer Park Deer
No. 21 Pearland Oilers
No. 22 Langham Creek Lobos
No. 23 Magnolia Bulldogs
No. 24 CE King Panthers
No. 25 Dawson Eagles
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VYPE’s Class 5A Rankings
No. 1 Randle Lions
No. 2 Iowa Colony Pioneers
No. 3 Galveston Ball Tors
No. 4 Lake Creek Lions
No. 5 Angleton Wildcats
No. 6 Huntsville Hornets
No. 7 Montgomery Bears
No. 8 Barbers Hill Eagles
No. 9 Dayton Broncos
No. 10 FB Marshall Buffs
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VYPE’s Top 5 Private Schools
No. 1 Second Baptist School Eagles
No. 2 Concordia Lutheran Crusaders
No. 3 Lutheran South Pioneers
No. 4 Kinkaid Falcons
No. 5 St. John’s School Mavs
Manvel's Kenedy Massie
THE PLAYMAKERS: Just Getting Started powered by UTMB Health
Here are the UTMB Athletes of the Week, as the Fall season begins to heat up.
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Avery Koonsen -- Pearland Volleyball
Jamey Wright (VYPE)
Following an exceptionally productive tournament season, Pearland has emerged as one of Houston's most threatening squads, as was expected.
As district-play commences, the Oilers currently tout a record of 23-4 -- most recently coming off a three-set sweep over Alvin.
While it is difficult to single out one particular player on coach Jamie Gill's roster, it's hard to argue the sudden impact Avery Koonsen has made after being named the District 23-6A Newcomer of the Year in 2022.
As it stands, the, now, junior outside hitter is averaging over 4 kills per set, and she's already nearing 300 kills on the season.
Alongside other key individuals -- such as Kimanni Rugley (North Dakota-commit), Cora Wolford, Emily Brock, and Adrienne Enriquez -- Koonsen and co. are going to be an undeniable force in the imminent postseason.
Dylan Proctor -- Clear Falls Football
Jamey Wright (VYPE)
The Knights opened the new season against an elite unit in Hightower.
While the Hurricanes would ultimately prevail by the narrow score of 19-14, Clear Falls certainly gave them a run for their money which bodes well for the foreseeable future.
This was clearly a defensive battle -- Hightower's specialty -- but that doesn't mean there weren't flashes of offensive prowess.
Senior WR/ATH Dylan Proctor was the bright spot for CFHS, having racked up 100 receiving yards on the night, including a 64-yard touchdown grab he secured after outpacing the opponent's secondary.
Additionally, Proctor contributed in the run-game on more than one occasion, which is nothing new for the dual-threat wideout/slot-back.
If last week was any indication, Clear Falls is not a team to be underestimated, as they look to compete for a District 24-6A title in the coming months.
Kenedy Massie -- Manvel Volleyball
Alex Hinson (VYPE)
Throughout the first half of the 2024 season, Manvel has showcased a barrage of talent that makes them one of the well-balanced teams since entering Class 6A.
There have been a few close losses against equally formidable groups such as Friendswood, Shadow Creek, and Montgomery along the way. But, the Mavs enter the district portion of their schedule with a notable record of 14-6.
Any one of the players on their starting rotation could be deemed this week's "play-maker" -- whether it be Nevaeh English (Jr. OH), Kaycee Pennie (Jr. MB), or Sami Guikema (Jr. DS).
However, it feels appropriate to give Kenedy Massie (PVAM-commit) this distinction for now, considering she's one of the lone seniors on coach Susan Kennedy's squad.
Let me be clear. I'm not just giving her seniority for the sake of it. She has definitely been balling.
From the setter position, Massie leads the team with well over 400 assists already, in addition to registering upwards of 100 digs thus far.
With the way she has elevated her teammates, the Mavs should be one of Houston's most noteworthy teams moving forward.
Jonah Williams -- Galveston Ball Football
Jamey Wright (VYPE)
What a way to kick off the season -- and I mean that quite literally!
Jonah Williams put the city on notice when he returned the opening kick-off for six points against Manvel, which was only the beginning.
The recent Texas-commit proceeded to score a total of five times in last Thursday's battle against the Mavs, in which Galveston Ball would secure the W by a 54-26 margin.
Williams has already established himself as one of, if not THE top recruit to come out of the Greater Houston-area in the class of 2025, and should only continue to build on that reputation as the Tornadoes progress this Fall.
Jamie Faseler -- Lutheran South Academy Volleyball
Jamey Wright (VYPE)
It was no secret that LSA was going to a handful for the opposition to contend with in 2024, given that they reached the TAPPS-5A State Final a year ago.
Evidently, they haven't skipped a beat, now that they approach their district with a 13-3 record.
Texas A&M-commit Kirra Musgrove is performing as expected, as she leads the team in kills. But what's even scarier is the fact that her younger sister, Addison (Fr. OH), is right behind her in the stat-line. Of course, the assist-leader Aniston Collins is a worthy mention, as well.
However, one player who has subtly excelled among the crowded Pioneers court is senior Jamie Faseler.
From the DS spot, she has contributed over 110 digs in just 16 games, averaging north of 3 per set.
Suffice it to say, Lutheran South is back with a vengeance.