By Chris Hudgison
MCCRORY, Ark. (KAIT) - A McCrory multisport standout earns a national accolade in baseball. Jaguar IF/P Tarzan Alumbaugh is a MaxPreps Small Schools All-American. Tarzan was one of just 30 players on the First Team.
To learn more about Tarzan's accolade and outstanding junior season, continue reading at KAIT8 News.
From Friendswood to Hollywood, Makensy Manbeck talks candidly about high school, her college volleyball experience and 90 days on CBS's Big Brother.
She went out with a bang, finishing as the Season 26 runner-up, and she explains her decision.
Manbeck talks about her showmance, her bumpy college volleyball experience and working in a male-dominant field... construction management.
The 22-year-old is on her way to stardom, and we haven't seen the last of her yet.
Check out her podcast with VYPE's Matt Malatesta.
Lake Creek QB Eli Morcos is an Aggie
Eli Morcos leans on his faith, plain and simple.
The Lake Creek QB was a little late to the recruiting game as schools took a “wait and see” approach until late in his junior year.
He remained calm and content.
He committed to the Tulsa Hurricanes last June and had every intention of being a Hurricane until coach Kevin Wilson was let go a few weeks ago.
“I’ve never gone through the recruiting process wanting more and more,” he said. “I’ve leaned on God and been so content. Even when I wasn’t getting the early offers, I was patient, knowing it was His plan, not mine.”
With Wilson out, schools started to reach out to the 6-foot-2 signal-caller. Texas A&M also had a recent de-commitment at QB, and the conversations began to pick up with the Aggies.
“My whole world flipped really quickly,” he said. “God threw me a curveball and having the opportunity to play at a Power 4 school in the SEC is an incredible blessing.”
Texas State and coach GJ Kinne threw their name in the hat over the weekend, but coming off a magical experience at the Texas A&M-Texas game Saturday, it was a wrap.
“That stadium was rocking and looking into the stands with my friends and family all there was special,” he said. “If you look at Coach Elko and Coach Klein as people and what they stand for, it’s very inspiring. What they have done in year one is impressive. I believe they will develop me during my time there and help me reach my goal of getting to the NFL.
“I don’t know what’s going to happen but I plan to grind it out until I become the starter.”
It’s in God’s hands now.
The reigning UIL-6A State Champs, Prosper Eagles, will aim to go back-to-back this Winter
It's almost that time of year again.
As the Fall season reaches its closing stages, we're now making our way back to the pitch as teams prepare to make another run for Georgetown.
Regarding the Dallas-Fort Worth area, the city featured several boys programs that reached the State level this past April -- namely Flower Mound, Wakeland, and Midlothian, with the latter ultimately claiming a championship.
While those squads are primed for a return to Birkelbach Field, the likes of Prosper, Mesquite, Keller, Walnut Grove, and Panther Creek (4A) are just some of the names who will look to throw their hat in the ring.
On the girls' side, Prosper and Wakeland took the State crown last Winter, in Class 6A and 5A, respectively, with Colleyville Heritage (5A) coming in a close second.
Given the targets on their backs, there's going to be plenty of resistance -- from teams such as Flower Mound, Southlake Carroll, FM Marcus, Wylie East, and Hebron -- in their mission to go back-to-back.
With the first kick-off rapidly approaching, these are the most elite squads, in our view, for DFW audiences to be aware of entering 2025.
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VYPE DFW BOYS PRESEASON TOP-10 (Class 6A-4A)
*Last section indicates 2024 result (W-L-T)
1. Flower Mound Jaguars (6A) -- 23-3-2 (UIL-6A State Runner-Ups)
2. Prosper Eagles (6A) -- 20-4-1 (Regional Semifinalists)
3. Wakeland Wolverines (5A) -- 19-6-3 (UIL-5A State Runner-Ups)
4. Midlothian Panthers (5A) -- 25-2-3 (UIL-5A State Champions)
5. Mesquite Skeeters (6A) -- 15-4-3 (Area Finalists)
6. Keller Indians (6A) -- 15-3-4 (Area Finalists)
7. Walnut Grove Wildcats (5A) -- 16-3-5 (Regional Quarterfinalists)
8. Allen Eagles (6A) -- 20-4 (Regional Quarterfinalists)
9. Panther Creek Panthers (4A) -- 18-9 (Region III-4A Finalists)
10. Grand Prairie Gophers (6A) -- 15-3-4 (Bi-District Finalists)
Honorable Mentions:
6A -- Coppell, Duncanville, Mesquite Horn, Dallas Skyline, Lake Highlands, Rockwall, Wylie
5A -- Denton Ryan, West Mesquite, McKinney North, Denton, Highland Park, Fossil Ridge
4A -- Diamond Hill-Jarvis, Lake Dallas, Castleberry, North Dallas
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VYPE DFW GIRLS PRESEASON TOP-10 (Class 6A-4A)
1. Prosper Eagles (6A) -- 26-2-2 (UIL-6A State Champions)
2. Wakeland Wolverines (5A) -- 26-0-2 (UIL-5A State Champions)
3. Flower Mound Jaguars (6A) -- 16-2-2 (Area Finalists)
4. Colleyville Heritage Panthers (5A) -- 24-1-2 (UIL-5A State Runner Ups)
5. Southlake Carroll Dragons (6A) -- 24-1-1 (Regional Semifinalists)
6. Hebron Hawks (6A) -- 18-4-4 (Regional Quarterfinalists)
7. Wylie East Raiders (6A) -- 25-2 (Region II-6A Finalists)
8. FM Marcus Marauders (6A) -- 17-7-4 (Region I-6A Finalists)
9. Highland Park Scots (5A) -- 18-4-3 (Area Finalists in 6A)
10. Waxahachie Life Mustangs (4A) -- 27-4-1 (Region I-4A Finalists)
Honorable Mentions:
6A -- Coppell, Rockwall, Duncanville, Allen, Garland Sachse, Wylie, Lake Highlands, Byron Nelson
5A -- Walnut Grove, Argyle, Midlothian, Frisco Reedy, Lucas Lovejoy, Frisco Lone Star, Grapevine, Fossil Ridge
4A -- Panther Creek, Lake Dallas, Sunnyvale, Decatur
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