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The 2023 All-VYPE Boys Cross Country Team presented by Houston Methodist Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
The Houston area was a hot-bed for some of the most proficient long-distance runners in the state this Fall, which can be seen by the results in both the private and public school sectors.
St. Thomas cruised to a state title, as seven of the Eagles' runners finished in the top-20 of the final meet for the TAPPS-6A competition. Similarly, in the SPC-4A State Meet, Episcopal featured three competitors placing in the top-10 -- including gold and silver medalists -- which earned the Knights their first state championship in program history.
On the public school scene, Tompkins ended up being the highest ranked Houston team in Class 6A after placing fourth overall in the state meet, with College Park and Bridgeland trailing just behind them.
With all that in mind, it's time to announce the 2023 All-VYPE Boys Cross Country team presented by Houston Methodist Orthopedics & Sports Medicine.
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All-VYPE Private School Team
First-Team
Matthew Gaitan, Lutheran South
Noah Williams, St. Pius X
Sam Marino, Episcopal
Noah Pasuquin, Logos Prep
Marcus Gaitan, Lutheran South
David Carbajal, St. Thomas
Aditya Pakal, John Cooper School
Mason Collette, St. Pius X
Will Pacey, Episcopal
James Boutte Jr., Houston Christian
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Second-Team
Jeremy Gaitan, Lutheran South
Jack Litton, St. John’s
Graham Lively, St. Pius X
Talan Tellepsan, Kinkaid
Andrew Wasserman, St. John’s
Jaden Stephenson, St. Thomas
Grey Mendenhall, John Cooper School
Reid Toner, Lutheran South
Alex Lauzon, St. Thomas
Walter Day, John Cooper School
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Third-Team
Ben Lauzon, St. Thomas
Christopher Pietrak, St. John XXIII
Carson Slafka, Bay Area Christian
Samuel Caruso, St. John’s
Jacob Bailey, John Cooper School
Colin Nguyen, The Village School
Horatio Wilcox, St. John’s
Michael Kiefer, St. Thomas
Elijah Savage, FBCA
Bryce Farrell, St. Thomas
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Honorable Mention
Ryan Taylor, John Cooper School
Henry Caputo, St. John’s
Aaron West, FBCA
Eli Mayer, Kinkaid
Aidan Rivers, LPCA
Caleb Burgos, Cypress Christian
Matthew Muraski, St. John XXIII
Hudson Howard, TWCA
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All-VYPE Public School Team
First-Team
Manuel Vela, Cypress Springs
Parker Wood, Tompkins
Zade Kayyali, Friendswood
Jackson Jamison, Strake Jesuit
Griffin Saacke, Tompkins
Aiden Fitzgerald, Friendswood
David Kalwahali, Katy
Michael Klahn, Katy Taylor
Aiden Faz, Barbers Hill
Ryder Darcey, Katy
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Second-Team
Matthew Montgomery, Seven Lakes
Yannick Broos, College Park
Chris Creedon, Clear Creek
Austin Garcia, Tompkins
Elijah Merino, Kingwood Park
Ethan Sharkowicz, The Woodlands
Jaxon Asbill, Dayton
Carlos Varela, Katy Taylor
Tyler Hedgepeth, The Woodlands
Landon Files, Tomball
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Honorable Mention
Michael Menke, Summer Creek
Joseph Perez, Katy
Hunter Hendry, Klein Oak
Julian Andrade, Deer Park
Ibrahim Dawelbeit, Fulshear
Witman Forke, College Park
Kyle Pawlak, Bridgeland
Carson Brown, Kingwood Park
[PHOTO GALLERY] Continuing The Legacy: The Lady Knights Prep for Success
A well-decorated team with athletes who are not only focused, but resilient, the Lady Knights are looking to continue posting an incredible season as they hunt for another state title. VYPE DFW takes a look at what's to come for the Lady Knights:
Last season, the team secured another state title for the program. In a program that has a longstanding history at the state tournament, the Lady Knights were sure to continue making their fans proud as they dominated on the field against each of their opponents. State runner-ups in 2015 and 2020, the team has secured two titles: in 2021 and 2023. Looking to continue making their mark and history, they have fought through a tough season already.
This team is resilient and determined. Focusing on each moment ahead of them, fans can expect the Lady Knights to put forth their best effort as they take on their schedule and regroup for the rest of the season. Check out a photo gallery below from the VYPE DFW Media Day on campus earlier this year!