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CLEARING THE BASES: Teeing up the 5A Baseball Bi-District Round
The UIL Baseball Playoffs are finally here.
After a exciting regular season, featuring a multitude of ball clubs defying expectations, the road to the State Championship begins now.
Region III is absolutely loaded, as Friendswood looks to run it back for a State Title, with other 5A contenders–Barbers Hill, Magnolia West and Crosby–right on their heels for a chance to win it all.
Here’s the who’s who of Houston high school baseball (5A) slotted to compete in the first round of the postseason.
*Teams are displayed in alphabetical order
Barbers Hill Eagles
Juan De Leon (VYPE)
2022-23 Regular Season: 21-10-1/District 17-5A Champions
Head Coach: David Denny
Player(s) to watch: Jace Martinez (Sr. SS), Carson Garrett (Sr. CF), Gage Kimble (Sr. C)
Bi-District Matchup: v. Galveston Ball
Crosby Cougars
Bradley C. Collier (VYPE)
2022-23 Regular Season: 19-9-2/Finished 2nd in District 17-5A
Head Coach: Steven Hutcherson
Player(s) to watch: Sean Bazmore (Sr. IF/RHP), Carter Underwood (Sr. 2B), Keith Kennemer (Sr. RHP/OF)
Bi-District Matchup: v. Santa Fe
Foster Falcons
Juan De Leon (VYPE)
Foster Falcons
2022-23 Regular Season: 23-9/Finished 2nd in District 20-5A
Head Coach: Mick Tosch
Player(s) to watch: Chase Batten (Jr. P/OF), Jackson Low (Sr. P/OF), Ridge Aventurado (Jr. IF), Coleman Biggs (Sr. 2B)
Bi-District Matchup: v. Galena Park
Friendswood Mustangs
Bradley C. Collier (VYPE)
2022-23 Regular Season: 24-4-2/District 18-5A Champions
Head Coach: Robert Benavides
Player(s) to watch: Boots Landry (Sr. IF), Easton Tumis (Sr. RHP), Kyle Lockhart (Jr. RHP/OF)
Bi-District Matchup: v. Port Neches-Groves
Fulshear Chargers
Bradley C. Collier (VYPE)
Fulshear Chargers
2022-23 Regular Season: 22-8-1/District 20-5A Champions
Head Coach: Robb Jensen
Player(s) to watch: Lane Arroyos (Sr. 1B), Austin Vargas (Sr. P), Tyler Schumann (Sr. SS)
Bi-District Matchup: v. Austin (Houston ISD)
Galena Park Yellowjackets
Galena Park Yellowjackets
2022-23 Regular Season: 22-4/Finished 3rd in District 19-5A
Head Coach: James Turrubiartes
Player(s) to watch: Josue Carrizales (Sr. P/OF), Matthew Mendez (Jr. C), Nehomar Ochoa (Sr. P/OF)
Bi-District Matchup: v. Foster
Goose Creek Memorial Patriots
Juan De Leon (VYPE)
Goose Creek Memorial Patriots
2022-23 Regular Season: 16-9-2/Finished 3rd in District 17-5A
Head Coach: George Banda
Player(s) to watch: Sammy Ibarra Jr. (Sr. P), Andrew Perez (Sr. C), Jacob Mooney (Sr. OF)
Bi-District Matchup: v. La Porte
Kingwood Park Panthers
Kingwood Park Panthers
2022-23 Regular Season: 20-13-1/Finished 2nd in District 16-5A
Head Coach: Chris Buechner
Player(s) to watch: Marshall Burke (Sr. SS), Gabriel Bernal (So. LHP/OF), Blake Ward (Jr. RHP)
Bi-District Matchup: v. Whitehouse
La Porte Bulldogs
Juan De Leon (VYPE)
2022-23 Regular Season: 22-8-1/Finished 2nd in District 18-5A
Head Coach: Ricky Torres
Player(s) to watch: Diego Luzzardo (Sr. P/OF), Jack Bilski (Sr. C), Tristan Spears (Sr. IF)
Bi-District Matchup: v. Goose Creek Memorial
Lake Creek Lions
Bradley C. Collier (VYPE)
2022-23 Regular Season: 20-9/Finished 2nd in District 21-5A
Head Coach: Jeremy Schramm
Player(s) to watch: Ethan Uribe (Sr. IF/P), Samson Pugh (Sr. IF), James Kennedy (Sr. OF)
Bi-District Matchup: v. Shoemaker
Lamar Consolidated Mustangs
Bradley C. Collier (VYPE)
Lamar Consolidated Mustangs
2022-23 Regular Season: 14-15-1/Finished 3rd in District 20-5A
Head Coach: Ryan Baudoin
Player(s) to watch: Jonathan Anders (Sr. P/1B), Tylan Hill (Sr. 2B), Randall Sosnowski (So. OF/C)
Bi-District Matchup: v. Milby
Magnolia West Mustangs
Juan De Leon (VYPE)
2022-23 Regular Season: 24-4/District 21-5A Champions
Head Coach: Travis Earles
Player(s) to watch: Caylon Dygert (Sr. C/IF), Jackson Blank (Sr. 3B/RHP), James Ellwanger (Sr. P)
Bi-District Matchup: v. Killeen
Milby Buffaloes
Jamie Wright (VYPE)
Milby Buffaloes
2022-23 Regular Season: 23-5-1/Finished 2nd in District 19-5A
Head Coach: Carlos Morales
Player(s) to watch: Arthur Perez (Sr. P/OF), Fredy Romero (Jr. IF), Omar Montemayor (Sr. IF/OF)
Bi-District Matchup: v. Lamar Consolidated
Porter Spartans
Porter Spartans
2022-23 Regular Season: 22-9-1/District 16-5A Champions
Head Coach: Wayne Ralph
Player(s) to watch: Zane Adams (Sr. LHP/1B), Josh Evans-Pickens (Sr. OF), James Tidwell (So. OF/IF), Payton Evans-Pickens (Jr. OF)
Bi-District Matchup: v. Longview
Santa Fe Indians
Juan De Leon (VYPE)
Santa Fe Indians
2022-23 Regular Season: 18-13/Finished 3rd in District 18-5A
Head Coach: Ronnie Wulf
Player(s) to watch: Kyeler Thompson (Sr. OF), Brice Smith (Sr. 1B/LHP), Caleb Berrow (Sr. RHP/2B)
Bi-District Matchup: v. Crosby
Terry Rangers
Juan De Leon (VYPE)
Terry Rangers
2022-23 Regular Season: 15-13-1/Finished 4th in District 20-5A
Head Coach: Justin Gougler
Player(s) to watch: Michael Cuevas (Sr. 1B/DH), Andrew Hernandez (So. SS), Juan Rodriguez (Sr. C)
Bi-District Matchup: v. Waltrip
Waltrip Rams
Waltrip Rams
2022-23 Regular Season: 25-1/District 19-5A Champions
Head Coach: Richard Burriss
Player(s) to watch: David Medina (Sr. IF)
Bi-District Matchup: v. Terry
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THE LIST: Cy Woods sits atop VYPE's Public School Rankings
We are already halfway through the UIL Spring season. Time sure does fly.
Cy Woods has had a tremendous tournament season and a quick start in district play. The Wildcats have a strong pitching staff and a balanced batting lineup.
Class 6A Region III will be a battle between the likes of Pearland, Ridge Point, Tompkins, and a surprising Cinco Ranch as it stands now. Class 6A Region II is loaded with Cy Woods, Grand Oak, and The Woodlands, among others.
Friendswood is flexing in Class 5A with hopes of reaching State... again.
Given that fact, it is time to unveil the VYPE updated power rankings for Houston Public School (6A/5A) baseball.
- Cy Woods Wildcats (17-3, 3-0)--16-6A
- Friendswood Mustangs (15-2-2, 3-0)--18-5A
- Pearland Oilers(16-5-1, 3-0)--23-6A
- Grand Oaks Grizzlies (13-2-2, 4-0)--13-6A
- FB Ridge Point Panthers (14-4-2, 4-0)--20-6A
- The Woodlands Highlanders (13-5-1, 3-1)--13-6A
- Cinco Ranch Cougars (16-3, 3-1)--19-6A
- Katy Tompkins Falcons(11-6-1, 3-2)--19-6A
- Foster Falcons (14-6, 3-0)--20-5A
- Katy Tigers(13-4-3, 3-2)--19-6A
- Lake Creek Lions(12-6, 3-0)--21-5A
- Bridgeland Bears (12-5, 3-0)--16-6A
- Magnolia West Mustangs(14-3, 2-1)--21-5A
- La Porte Bulldogs(13-5-1, 2-0)--18-5A
- Waltrip Rams (15-0, 7-0)--19-5A
- Clear Lake Falcons (15-3, 1-0)--24-6A
- Barbers Hill Eagles (11-9-1, 3-0)--17-5A
- Klein Bearkats (8-6-2, 3-0)--15-6A
- Northbrook Raiders (14-1, 3-0)--17-6A
- Clear Falls Knights (12-9, 2-1)--24-6A
OTHERS TO WATCH
Baytown Lee Ganders(12-3, 2-1)--17-5A
C.E. King Panthers (10-3-1, 2-0)--21-6A
Crosby Cougars (11-5-2, 2-1)--17-5A
Fulshear Chargers (12-6-1, 3-0)--20-5A
MacArthur Generals (12-6, 2-1)--14-6A