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5-STARS: The Private School Playmakers powered by Texas Citizens Bank
There are so many great athletes in the private school realm in Houston.
VYPE highlights five athletes or teams from across the private school ranks in this edition of Private School Playmakers Powered by Texas Citizens Bank.
Remington Strickland - Fort Bend Christian Academy
TOP EIGHT 🌹 pic.twitter.com/XoNn31F9Cb
— Remington Strickland (@RemStrick2021) July 26, 2020
Remington Strickland is already one of the highest recruited players out of Fort Bend Christian Academy. The three-star lineman recently released his Top 8 schools, which included the University of Houston.
The Woodlands Christian Academy Men's Basketball Team
Over the past few days we delivered our State Championship Rings to an amazing group of young men. We are so proud of each of them and excited for their individual futures and the future of TWCA Basketball!
— TWCA Basketball (@TWCAbasketball) July 25, 2020
Go Warriors!@twcasports @vypehouston @ConroeSports pic.twitter.com/2WK1Dp3Y38
In February, The Woodlands Christian Academy won its second TAPPS 4A State Championship in the past three years. With the win, there comes the bling! Back in March, TWCA players and coaches got sized up for their rings. Recently, TWCA head coach Tanner Field visited his athletes at their homes to deliver their state title rings.
"Although not ideal, having the ability to recognize each individual and spend some time with their family, created some closure and allowed us to celebrate an amazing achievement! It was a great team comprised of unified families," Field said.
Tregan Hyder - St. Pius X
We have liftoff! 🚀@MarucciEliteTX 2021 Wallace’s Tregan Hyder (@trehyder) extends on a pitch and sends a missile way over the wall in left for a 2-run homer! #FiveToolPower
— Five Tool Baseball (@FiveTool) July 24, 2020
St. Pius X (TX) 2021 #uncommitted #FiveToolWS pic.twitter.com/gMnFiFWFPg
How many times can we talk about the baseball prowess of Tregan Hyder? Well, not enough. This guy is the real deal. Let me say that again ... REAL DEAL! His power has been on display this summer on the diamond with monster shots to left, the speed to turn a would-be double for some into a stand-up triple. Hyder's presence at the plate is one to be reckoned with.
John Cooper School Volleyball
Check out the updated @JCS_VolleyBall schedule for the Dragons! We can't wait to see them back on the court! #BuiltByChampions @amaya_jai pic.twitter.com/j10SbE63xn
— Cooper Athletics (@JCS_Athletics) August 3, 2020
It seems like every day there are new rules or dates put out by the governing bodies of sports leagues. SPC had to do that as well, which changed up the schedules. The John Cooper School volleyball team will open its season on September 22 against Northland Christian before going to a FAST Tournament the next weekend. They will open SPC play on october 1 against The Kinkaid School. One of their premiere home games is October 6 against Concordia Lutheran, which made the TAPPS Final Four a year ago.
St. Thomas Episcopal Men's Soccer
Shout out to @UptownDiamond for our state ring!! #backtoback #state @VYPE_Private @vypehouston @STE_Houston @STE_Saints @HoustonChronHS @LSCSN pic.twitter.com/Yrfe6kF7RI
— Chris_stesaints (@CStesaints) July 20, 2020
Let's talk about more rings! This past spring, St. Thomas Episcopal's men's soccer team won its second-straight state championship. On February 22, STE Saints men's soccer team defeated The Covenant School - Dallas 1-0 for the TAPPS Division III State Title. Now, the ring has arrived and it is awesome!
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Private School Playmakers presented by Texas Citizens Bank
There are so many great athletes in the private school realm in Houston.
VYPE highlights five athletes or teams from across the private school ranks in this edition of Private School Playmakers Powered by Texas Citizens Bank.
Caleb Ceaser (@caleb_ceasar) | Rosehill Christian
Rosehill Christian played for a state championship a few weeks ago and one of the key pieces was Caleb Ceasar. The senior averaged 22 points and eight rebounds per game. Ceasar is still looking for a place to play at the next level. He shot 44 percent from the field and 37 percent from beyond the arch. Ceasar has a 4.13 GPA and a score of 30 on his ACT and an 11170 on his SAT.
Check out his Highlight: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/13589386/5e19d55719b02f1444f5328b
Derrick Brown III (@DerrickBrown_3) | St. Pius X
Derrick Brown was a big factor on the St. Pius X men's basketball team. Brown is a 5-foot-11 point guard, who averaged 25.6 points and 7 assists per game this past season. He owns a 3.5 GPA and scored a 20 on the ACT. He was named first-team, all-district and was an all-state honorable mention selection. His biggest game of the season came against Houston Christian where he scored 32 points. His best overall game of the year came against Beaumont Kelly Catholic with a double-double (23 points, 12 rebounds and 6 assists). Brown nearly had a triple-double against Concordia Lutheran with 23 points, 9 rebounds and 8 assists.
Check out his Highlight: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/14443495/5e7ff8c21600c40d143bbd52
Clark Douglas | The John Cooper School
Committed 💣🔵 @BomberSports @JCS_Baseball88 @JCS_Athletics pic.twitter.com/jmtdAJefzA
— Clark Douglas (@clarkdouglas10) March 28, 2020
Clark Douglas recently verbally committed to Ithaca College and VYPE caught up with him.
VYPE: What made Ithaca college the place for you?
Douglas: Both Ithaca's strong academics along with the opportunity to hopefully build on their storied athletic program were two major factors for me. They have beautiful facilities and a great new coaching staff I'm looking forward to working with.
VYPE: How exciting is it that you will get to continue to play at the next level?
Douglas: It's a dream come true to play baseball at the next level. Dealing with injuries and other obstacles I've faced has made this a long and difficult journey for me, and that just makes this moment even more special.
VYPE: What has the John Cooper School meant to you?
Douglas: The John Cooper school has meant a lot to me over the past 3 years. Moving from the Middle East sophomore year was a difficult transition for my brother and I, but was made a lot easier by all the great people at cooper. I'm very grateful for coach Mike and the many others at the school who have helped me along this journey.
Hunter Hillegeist (@HunterHillegei1) | The Village School
Village Vikings 6’2 Sr. Hunter Hillegeist @HunterHillegei1 has received a lot of college interest from..
— Andy Johnson (@CoachAJohnson) April 1, 2020
Jarvis Christian College, University of the Southwest, Ottawa, & East Nazarene College.
Terrific student, 41% 3FG% shooter, great defender & rebounder, & takes a ton charges! pic.twitter.com/FizkC468Wk
Hillegeist is a senior at The Village School. He is a 6-foot-2 shooting guard who averaged 13 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists per game this past season. He shot 41 percent from three-point range. He owns a GPA of 3.5 and scored a 1010 on the SAT.
Second Baptist School Swimmers Earn All-State Honors
Brandon Young, second-team, all-state TAPPS
The Second Baptist School men's swim team had a solid finish at state this year, taking third overall in TAPPS Division II. The Eagles were led by Spencer Locascio, who took third in the 50-yard freestyle and fourth in the 100-yard butterfly. The men's 200-yard freestyle relay took third and the 400-yard freestyle took second at TAPPS State.
Off the team, Michael Towne, Brandon Young, Ryan Calderon and Spencer Locascio earned second-team, all-state TAPPS. Grant Mueller earned an honorable mention nod.