GAMES
RANKINGS
Some of the stars of 2024-25 Tomball Baseball
THE TIER LIST: Updated VYPE HOU Baseball Rankings; Kingwood, Tomball, Memorial, BH thriving
Just like that, we've already reached the first wave of district games in the Texas high school baseball season.
Suffice it to say, there have been numerous developments made thus far, which also entails some movement in our overall rankings.
Kingwood has skyrocketed since the preseason, as the Mustangs are now 19-1 on the year and show no signs of slowing down.
Trailing just behind are the Tomball Cougars, who still remain one of the city's most intimidating clubs, with a loaded bullpen to back that notion, and the same can be said for Houston Memorial.
Similarly, The Woodlands has been on a hot-streak throughout the entire spring, particularly turning heads in the tournament section and have a firm grasp on the lead in District 13-6A.
Don't sleep on other 6A contenders like Katy, Pearland, and Bridgeland, either.
In Class 5A, Barbers Hill (17-3) has been balling, though Friendswood, Lake Creek, and Kingwood Park are starting to make some noise as well.
With all that in mind, here's a look at the new VYPE Baseball rankings as we near the mid-way point of district-play in H-Town.
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*Parentheses indicates current district
*Last section indicates current overall record; district record
VYPE HOUSTON BASEBALL TOP-20 (Class 6A-4A)
1. Kingwood Mustangs (23-6A) -- 19-1; 3-0 in District
2. Tomball Cougars (15-6A) -- 13-3-1; 2-1
3. Houston Memorial Mustangs (17-6A) -- 13-3-1; 3-0
4. Barbers Hill Eagles (19-5A) -- 17-3; 3-0
5. The Woodlands Highlanders (13-6A) -- 16-4-1; 6-0
6. Katy Tigers (19-6A) -- 17-5; 6-0
7. Pearland Oilers (22-6A) -- 13-5; 5-1
8. Bridgeland Bears (16-6A) -- 13-3-2; 3-0
9. Atascocita Eagles (23-6A) --13-5-2; 3-0
10. Conroe Tigers (13-6A) -- 13-1-1; 3-1
11. Cypress Ranch Mustangs (16-6A) -- 15-3-1; 3-0
12. Friendswood Mustangs (20-5A) -- 10-4-1; 2-0
13. Magnolia West Mustangs (15-6A) -- 10-4; 3-1
14. Katy Taylor Mustangs (19-6A) -- 14-6-1; 5-1
15. Clear Springs Chargers (24-6A) -- 11-5-1; 2-1
16. Fulshear Chargers (20-6A) -- 13-5-1; 2-0
17. Magnolia Bulldogs (15-6A) -- 13-4-1; 5-0
18. Cypress Woods Wildcats (16-6A) -- 10-4-4; 3-0
19. Lake Creek Lions (17-5A) -- 8-5-1; 3-0
20. Kingwood Park Panthers (18-5A) -- 14-5-1; 1-0
Honorable Mentions: Summer Creek (23-6A), Ridge Point (21-6A), Stratford (17-6A), Seven Lakes (19-6A), Montgomery (17-5A), Klein (15-6A), FB Travis (21-6A), Deer Park (24-6A), Iowa Colony (20-5A), Grand Oaks (13-6A)
THE WOODS: Highlanders Aiming For Another Deep Playoff Run
Though the 2024 season had its ups and downs, a strong finish to district play pushed The Woodlands Highlanders back into playoff contention. However, after sweeping Aldine in the first round, they were eliminated by Bridgeland in a tight three-game series.
While that result might seem acceptable to some, the Highlanders’ storied program is aiming for more in 2025. Senior RHP/1B Erich Daigle, a first-team allstate nominee and Wharton County JC commit, returns to lead the team both on the mound and at the plate.
He’ll be supported by senior lefthanders Max McCraray (Houston) and Isaiah Salas (San Diego State), who will take on key pitching roles. Senior utility player/first baseman Gian Fernandez and district first-team selection Caleb Holifield (Sr. SS/ RHP, committed to Galveston College) are also back and should provide offensive power in the Highlanders’ lineup. Izzy Vega (Sr. IF/Alvin CC) and sophomore Cash Clayton will further contribute.
Fun Fact: Head coach Ron Eastman, in his 24th year at The Woodlands (31st overall), reached the 700-win milestone in February 2024, becoming one of just 27 coaches in Texas high school baseball history to achieve this feat.