Join our talented Vista Ridge crew for Friday's match-up:
Vista Ridge Rangers vs. Westwood Warriors
6:30 p.m. Pre-game, 7:00 Kickoff, Dragon Stadium
Vista Ridge Crew: Nik Peters, Aaron Horn, Troy Braghini, QA – Scott West
Ma'Ryiah Alfred, Kinkaid
The Kinkaid Falcons dominated the private school landscape in 2025.
Like, dominated.
The Falcons won the Southwest Preparatory Conference and beat several big-time public schools on the way.
Coach Stacey Marshall had a team loaded with stars, but Ma'Ryiah Alfred really stood above the rest. She is VYPE's Private School Player of the Year.
Here are the VYPE Private School Teams of the Year.
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THE VYPE 2025 PRIVATE SCHOOL PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Ma'Ryiah Alfred, Kinkaid
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FIRST TEAM
Kenley Benson, Concordia Lutheran
Lauren Hull, Kinkaid
Sydney Marshall, Kinkaid
Rylee Poindexter, Episcopal
Madison Wilson, Legacy Prep
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SECOND TEAM
Zara Chiwuba, St. Agnes
Courtland Cloud, St. Pius X
Charlotte Freeman, Legacy Prep
Avery Peakes, St. John's School
Grace Wehring, Second Baptist School
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SBS' Reese Alston is VYPE's Private School Player of the Year
The Second Baptist School and St. Francis Episcopal captured their respective TAPPS State Titles this winter, hitting huge shots at the right time.
Reese Alston of Second Baptist was our VYPE Private School Player of the Year, leading the Eagles all season. The point guard is just a sophomore and has plenty more upside, which is scary to opponents.
Sebastian Williams-Adams is the city's top private school senior recruit, signing with No. 1 Auburn, while Nigel Walls is headed to SMU.
Here are the ALL-VYPE Teams for 2025.
THE VYPE 2025 PRIVATE SCHOOL PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Reese Alston, Second Baptist School
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FIRST TEAM
Shia Francis, Second Baptist School
Howie Keene, TWCA
John Laboy, St. Francis Episcopal
Nigel Walls, St. Francis Episcopal
Sebastian Williams-Adams, St. John's School
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SECOND TEAM
Nick Brashear, TWCA
Evan Cochran, The Village School
O'Marion Harvey, St. Francis Episcopal
Christian Haskett, Houston Christian
Alim Olajuwon, Episcopal
Audiences saw Cinco Ranch cruise to yet another district title last spring, which is no small feat given the high level of competition within 19-6A. The Cougars then advanced three rounds into the postseason, before ultimately falling to Memorial in a hard-fought three-game series.
Heading into the 2025 season, coach Brett Wallace and his staff are fortunate to bring back the majority of their key players, including a trio of district first-teamers: Lucas Franco (Sr. SS), Josh Morelli (Sr. RHP), and Dylan Muniz (Jr. C). Franco, a TCU-commit, will continue to be Cinco’s most reliable hitter, after posting a .405 average with 30 RBIs last year.
Morelli, committed to Pratt CC, served as the team’s ace in 2024, finishing with a 7-3 record and an outstanding 0.97 ERA. His chemistry with Muniz, a standout catcher, will be critical to the team’s success.
When Morelli needs a break, fellow senior pitcher Jonny Blackman (2.54 ERA) is ready to step in and keep opposing hitters off balance. Furthermore, juniors Drew Tureau (OF) and Kason Ficarra (3B) round out a potent lineup that should be one of the most formidable in the area.
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