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AWARD SZN: 2024 All-VYPE Baseball Teams powered by Houston Methodist Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
With the Spring season having reached its exhilarating conclusion, it's time to examine all the phenomenal teams and athletes which stood out on the high school baseball diamond, in both the public and private school sectors.
The Tomball Cougars proved to audiences exactly why they were speculated to be the No. 1 team in the state, by claiming the UIL-6A State Title with their 4-1 win over fellow super-power Pearland, marking their first championship since 2013.
Furthermore, teams such as Magnolia West, Bridgeland, Cy-Fair, Lake Creek, Clear Springs, Willis, Memorial, Friendswood, and Santa Fe were among the multitude of H-Town clubs to enjoy lengthy runs in the postseason.
In the private school sector, Second Baptist claimed their seventh TAPPS-II championship, with their 10-7 victory against Southwest Christian, while St. John’s went on to win their first-ever SPC state title after edging out Episcopal by the score of 6-4.
Other notable ball-clubs from 2024 include Concordia Lutheran, Cypress Christian, Kinkaid, St. Pius X, Lutheran South Academy, Houston Christian, and St. Thomas.
That being said, check out the 2024 All-VYPE Baseball Teams presented by Houston Methodist Orthopedics & Sports MedicineAll-VYPE Public School Baseball Teams
FIRST-TEAM
Nico Partida, Pearland
Cade Arrambide, Tomball
Dawson Park, Magnolia West
Isaac Robles, Cy-Fair
Benjamin Barrera, Bridgeland
Will Van Wie, Memorial
Braylon Payne, FB Elkins
Matt Scott, Klein Oak
Sam Lee, Lake Creek
Connor Udland, Katy
Dane Perry, Friendswood
Kaden McCoy, Atascocita
David Ramirez, Clear Falls
Karson Reeder, Tomball
Maddox Keo, Willis
Aidan Morgan, Oak Ridge
Ryan Hernandez, Clear Springs
Lucas Franco, Cinco Ranch
SECOND-TEAM
McClane Helton, Cy Woods
Caden Schindler, Clear Creek
Weston Riddle, Bridgeland
Lucas Dunn, Santa Fe
C.J. Sampson, Tomball
Cole Joyner, Memorial
John “Bubba” Moya, Pearland
A.J. Atkinson, Katy
Josh Arquette, Kingwood
Brock DeYoung, Cinco Ranch
Trey Jeanes, Magnolia West
Tristan Patterson, Deer Park
Parker Smith, Lake Creek
Austin Godwin, Cy-Fair
Blaine Lucas, Tomball
Erich Daigle, The Woodlands
William Hill, Summer Creek
Blake Encarnacion, Friendswood
THIRD-TEAM
Walker Hurst, Pearland
Makoy Stone, Klein Oak
Mason Dutton, Willis
Catcher Hopkins, Tomball
Carlo Almendarez, Klein Cain
Chase Batten, Foster
Caden Baker, Stratford
Sutton Hull, Katy
Miles Syptak, Bridgeland
Peyton Adams, Friendswood
Ty Powell, Fulshear
Carson Sydnor, Lake Creek
Jaden Barfield, Pearland
Blake Heckman, Kingwood Park
Brandon Lang, Cypress Ranch
Aiden Sanchez, Dobie
Braden Castle, Santa Fe
Coleman Ryan, Tomball
Honorable Mention
Gavin Brewer, Tompkins
Cam Neumann, Cy Woods
Ashton Bassett, Magnolia
Bryce Krenek, Katy Taylor
Eric Daigle, The Woodlands
Tyler Ryden, Clear Springs
Cody Palacios, Magnolia West
Jack McKernan, Ridge Point
Austin Marlin, Barbers Hill
Jake Mader-Cooper, Pearland
Jackson Babcock, Clear Creek
Dylan Rostron, Cy-Fair
Tanner Cooper, Klein Oak
Cooper Williams, Alvin
Jordan Toups, Aldine
Kade Eudy, Crosby
Braeden Scherzer, Tomball
Fredy Romero, Milby
Parker Blackman, Grand Oaks
Cade Adams, Pearland
Jaxon McKnight, Atascocita
Jake Earnest, Memorial
Caldwell McFaddin, Magnolia West
Jonathan Juarez, Klein Collins
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All-VYPE Private School Baseball Teams
FIRST-TEAM
Nolan Traeger, Concordia Lutheran
Wes Baker, Second Baptist
Carson Luna, St. John’s
Casan Evans, St. Pius X
Drew Mestayer, Cypress Christian
Omar Serna, Lutheran South Academy
Preston Sullivan, Episcopal
Donte Lewis, St. Thomas
Jacob Newsom, Bay Area Christian
John D. Mitchell, St. John XXIII
Richie Klosek, Kinkaid
Eoghan Collins, Concordia Lutheran
Seth Perkins, Houston Christian
Alexander Yearwood, St. Pius X
Sam Chase, St. John’s
Maddux El-Hakam, St. Francis Episcopal
SECOND-TEAM
Roland Aguillon, Lutheran South Academy
Jacob Lukaszewski, Cypress Christian
Logan Almeida, Episcopal
Connor Jones, Concordia Lutheran
Aiden Schmidt, St. John XXIII
Carson Bratcher, Second Baptist
Will Jackson, Houston Christian
Tristan Smaistrla, St. Pius X
Walker Dellinger, St. John’s
Jaylen Walker, Lutheran South Academy
Caleb Kimble, St. Thomas
Beckett Swinney, Cypress Christian
Ronin McCraw, Concordia Lutheran
Park Kotlarz, Episcopal
Cooper Schmidt, St. John XXIII
Benjamin Kalife, Second Baptist
Honorable Mention
Isaac Ly, Kinkaid
Easton Dean, St. Pius X
Landon McKenna, FBCA
Luke Dalke, Logos Prep
Brandon Williams, Cypress Christian
Tyler Dunham, TWCA
Nolan Hughes, St. John’s
Grant Burns, Lutheran South Academy
Cole Lanclos, Concordia Lutheran
Braden Comstock, St. Thomas
Ty Blevins, Episcopal
Logan Witt, St. John XXIII
Jace Trozzo, Second Baptist
Chase Fuentes, TWCA
TIPPING THE SCALE: Several teams shaking up H-Town Rankings amid district-play
As the Spring season reaches its mid-way point, fans eagerly await for the remainder of the district schedule to unfold, with a trip to the 2024 playoffs on the line.
Bridgeland, Klein Cain, and Willis are among the handful of ball-clubs to make considerable strides in Class 6A, while the established heavy-hitters -- Tomball and Pearland -- continue to perform at a high level. Additionally, teams such as Strake Jesuit, Kingwood, Oak Ridge, Cy Woods, and Grand Oaks are well within the fold.
Moving over to Class 5A, the Lake Creek Lions are looking every bit as dominant as they were in 2023, when they reached the Region III Final. It will be interesting to see how the District 16-5A race plays out, given the degree that Porter and Kingwood Park are surging. Also watch out for perennial contenders -- Friendswood, Santa Fe, La Porte, and Foster.
Lutheran South Academy currently leads the private school ranks, as each phase of their game has been clicking on all cylinders. Meanwhile, Concordia Lutheran, St. Pius X, St. Thomas, and St. John's are picking up speed in their respective divisions.
That being said, it's time to unveil the full rankings.
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CLASS 6A TOP-20
1. Tomball Cougars (17-3; 3-0 in district)
2. Pearland Oilers (18-4-2; 4-0)
3. Bridgeland Bears (16-5; 4-0)
4. Klein Cain Hurricanes (15-3; 4-0)
5. Strake Jesuit Crusaders (16-4; 1-1)
6. Willis Wildkats (15-5; 5-1)
7. Kingwood Mustangs (18-6; 5-0)
8. Oak Ridge War Eagles (12-5; 5-0)
9. Grand Oaks Grizzlies (16-6; 4-3)
10. Ridge Point Panthers (15-6-1; 5-1)
11. Katy Tigers (13-8; 6-1)
12. Cypress Woods Wildcats (13-7-1; 3-1)
13. Clear Creek Wildcats (15-7; 4-0)
14. Cinco Ranch Cougars (13-5-3; 4-3)
15. Dobie Longhorns (12-5-3; 1-2)
16. Paetow Panthers (16-4; 5-1)
17. Clear Brook Wolverines (13-8-1; 3-1)
18. Cy-Fair Bobcats (12-8-2; 2-2)
19. Stratford Spartans (12-9-1; 2-2)
20. Klein Oak Panthers (12-9-1; 2-2)
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CLASS 5A TOP-15
1. Lake Creek Lions (16-3; 3-0 in district)
2. Friendswood Mustangs (17-3-1; 2-2)
3. Porter Spartans (16-3-1; 2-2)
4. Kingwood Park Panthers (16-5; 3-2)
5. La Porte Bulldogs (16-7-1; 1-2)
6. Santa Fe Indians (13-7-1; 3-1)
7. Foster Falcons (14-8; 5-0)
8. Fulshear Chargers (13-6; 3-0)
9. Magnolia West Mustangs (11-7-1; 4-0)
10. Magnolia Bulldogs (12-5; 1-2)
11. Crosby Cougars (13-8; 4-1)
12. Barbers Hill Eagles (12-9; 2-1)
13. Milby Buffaloes (11-4-2; 6-0)
14. FB Kempner Cougars (11-10-1)
15. Waltrip Rams (7-5-1; 5-1)
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PRIVATE SCHOOL TOP-10
1. Lutheran South Academy Pioneers (16-4)
2. Concordia Lutheran Crusaders (13-8-1)
3. St. Pius X Panthers (16-2)
4. St. Thomas Eagles (13-5)
5. St. John's Mavericks (14-2-1)
6. TWCA Warriors (12-4-1)
7. Cypress Christian Warriors (12-9)
8. Episcopal Knights (11-6-1)
9. Houston Christian Mustangs (10-8-1)
10. Second Baptist Eagles (8-7)