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Cy Springs' Ayla McDowell is VYPE Player of the Year for public schools
I'M LOVING IT: McDonald's All-American McDowell takes home POY; All-VYPE teams announced
Summer Creek took home the State trophy for the first time in school history with the help of junior Kennedy Simpson, while Hightower was loaded with stars en route to the State Finals.
Here are the All-VYPE 2025 Girls Basktetball Public School Teams.
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The VYPE 2025 Public School Player of the Year
Ayla McDowell, Cypress Springs
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FIRST TEAM
Aniya Foy, Cinco Ranch
Nataliyah Gray, Alief Taylor
Jemini Mitchell, Cypress Springs
Chandler Preston-Caver, Hightower
Kennedy Simpson, Summer Creek
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SECOND TEAM
Kailee Beaudion-Foliaki, Hightower
Jayci Lackey, Barbers Hill
Kendall Ford, Dawson
Bree Riley, Grand Oaks
Andrea Sturdivant, FB Austin
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THIRD TEAM
A'Zyua Blair, Pearland
Kara Hart, Katy Taylor
Kamryn McLaurin, Clear Brook
Ruke Ogbevire, Fulshear
Ogechi Okeke, Hightower
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HONORABLE MENTION
Rezia Castillo, Clear Brook
Marc'Kalia Celestine, Klein
Jazmine Hansley, Dickinson
Addison Martin, Summer Creek
Aniya Richard-Holmes, Nimitz
Nimitz's Jaden Bergeron
EYES ON THE PRIZE: Bergeron the focal point for Nimitz's anticipated playoff-run
The 2024 campaign was historic for the Cougars, who finished with a 25-13 record and made it to the Regional Semifinals for the first time in over two decades.
It was a genuine breakthrough season, and Bergeron – alongside the now graduated Eric Woods and Dominic Samuel – was at the heart of the team’s success.
But as he enters his senior year, his focus is less on individual accolades and more on the bigger picture.
The stars of 2024-25 Nimitz High School BasketballBradley C. Collier (VYPE)
“I’m just looking forward to having fun with the guys,” said Bergeron. “Also, I hope to develop a good relationship with Coach (Kenneth) Coleman, so we can win a lot of games – the same thing we did last year.”
Like several other aspiring athletes, Bergeron’s basketball journey began when he was just a kid, picking up a ball at six or seven years old.
The love for the game came quickly.
“I couldn’t stop playing. I was always outside,” he remembers. “Eventually, my dad found me a team to play for, and the rest is history.”
For Bergeron, basketball is more than just a game. It’s a release.
“This game helps me to be free. It gets my mind off everything and lets me just be in the moment. You can’t really replace that.”
As a senior, Bergeron’s pre-game routine has become a ritual that helps him get in the zone.
“I usually get the Box Combo from Raising Cane’s before a game,” he said. “And it’s hard to narrow it down to just one rapper, but I mostly listen to NBA YoungBoy.”
Bradley C. Collier (VYPE)
Reflecting on his four years at Nimitz, Bergeron speaks with pride about what it’s meant to wear the Cougars jersey. His passion for the game and his commitment to his teammates are evident in his words.
“It’s been great to have worn this Nimitz jersey over the past four years,” he said. “I’m looking to put on a show in this final one, so people will remember that this was a team who did more than what was expected. Hopefully, the next generation will come behind us and do the same.”
As Bergeron heads into the final stretch of his high school career, he’s focused on leaving a legacy—not just as a talented player, but as a leader who helped elevate the entire Nimitz program.
With his determination and experience, the Cougars will undoubtedly look to him for guidance as they chase another deep playoff run.