Join our talented VYPE Live crew for the LISD Holiday Hoops match-up on Saturday, December 28.
Weiss vs. Reagan
2:45 p.m. Pre-game, 3:00 p.m Tipoff - Viper Pit
VYPE Fort Bend Crew: Merle Bertrand,
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Join our talented VYPE Live crew for the LISD Holiday Hoops match-up on Saturday, December 28.
Weiss vs. Reagan
2:45 p.m. Pre-game, 3:00 p.m Tipoff - Viper Pit
VYPE Fort Bend Crew: Merle Bertrand,
Following a historic 2022-23 season, in which they reached the UIL-6A State Semis, the Wildcats experienced some bad luck in their most recent endeavor, as they were narrowly defeated by Klein Oak in the opening round of last year’s playoffs.
While they did lose a few veterans to graduation, third-year coach Phil Schwarz still has plenty of star-power to propel Cy Woods further this spring. The team’s bullpen will be a major strength, with Cameron Neumann (Sr. RHP) back for his senior year, after going 7-3 overall in 2024, with a 1.21 ERA and 64 strikeouts, which earned him first-team, all-district honors.
The reigning District Newcomer of the Year, Ross Sullivan (Jr. SS/RHP), will be another dependable option on the mound, considering the numbers he put up a year ago (7-1, 0.92 ERA, 57 Ks). Leading the Wildcats lineup will be a trio of outfielders: Stuart Myers (second-team), J.T. Darden (first team), and Logan Johnson.
Other notable returning players include Beau Schaper (Sr. 1B) and Raul Martinez (Sr. 3B).
After a season filled with highs and lows, the Clear Falls Knights remain a prominent contender in the 24-6A district heading into 2025. Despite a brief postseason run that ended in a Game 3 loss to Deer Park in the Area Round, expectations are high for Coach Eddie Youngblood and his team.
Their primary goal: to reclaim their district title. The Knights’ success starts with senior left-handed pitcher/outfielder David Ramirez, a Texas A&M commit who was named District MVP and earned first team all-state honors after finishing a perfect 9-0 with 123 strikeouts. Ramirez also hit a solid .365 last season, showcasing his all-around talent. Senior pitcher Zach Mann, a Wharton County JC-commit, is a reliable closer, earning second-team all-district recognition.
The pitching staff is rounded out by seniors Nolan Valasek (RHP) and Julian Izaguirre (LHP), who will form a strong rotation. Behind the plate, senior catcher Parker Collier (also a Wharton County JC-commit) will be key both defensively and offensively.
Additionally, senior outfielders Carter Felcman (second-team) and Brodie Focke (St. John’s University commit) will bring added firepower to an already deep lineup.
The Grizzlies make their way back to the diamond on the heels of taking bronze within District 13-6A and producing an impressive 25-win season. Unfortunately, they were tasked with taking on the eventual State Champs Tomball in the second round of the playoffs, which led to their season ending sooner than anticipated.
Regardless, coach Lou Ferrell has fostered a winning culture within the Grand Oaks program since the school was established in 2018. Excluding the COVID year, there has yet to be a single period where they haven’t reached the postseason, and that’s unlikely to change this spring. Senior LHP Mason Kinchen (Texas Tech-commit) is the essential returner for the Grizzlies.
As the ace of pitching staff, Kinchen went 8-1 a year ago, while maintaining a pristine 1.01 ERA with 55 strikeouts, resulting in first-team, all-district honors. Meanwhile, juniors Sebastian Segura (second-team) and Braeden Sanches will be key contributors in the infield as well as in the batting order.
Furthermore, Callum Wilson (Jr. OF) and Collin Martin (Jr. C/1B) provide additional veteran leadership on a relatively young unit that will vie for a district title in the near future.
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