VYPE Coaches Corner: Stratford Girls Soccer Coach David Walters (6A-D2 State Final Preview)
08 Apr, 2025
After outlasting Vandegrift (1-0) on Friday, the Stratford Girls Soccer program looks to cap off their unprecedented season with their first-ever State Championship, when facing FM Marcus this Saturday (11:00 AM) at Birkelbach Field.
We spoke with Spartans HC David Walters, detailing the team's historic run to State, the key players who made it happen, the gameplan for Marcus, and more...
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Whataburger Team of the Week: Alief Elsik Soccer on the verge of claiming another State Title
08 Apr, 2025
What a year it has been for the Elsik soccer program!
While the team’s talent was expected, the level of success they’ve achieved has been truly impressive.
Much of the Rams’ success can be attributed to the strong sense of unity instilled by head coach Vincenzo Cox.
That cohesiveness was on full display last Tuesday when Elsik shocked the reigning back-to-back State Champions, Seven Lakes, in the Region III-6A-D1 Final. The Rams not only defeated Seven Lakes but did so with an emphatic 5-1 victory in front of an energized home crowd.
“The word that I like to use for us is ‘unit,’” said Cox. “These guys have grown together and have been through some rough patches. They came back this year determined to push themselves to the max, and the results have spoken for themselves.”
With that win, Elsik secured its fourth-ever appearance in the State Final Four, a remarkable achievement for the program.
Following that dominant performance, the Rams continued their postseason success, earning a spot in the 6A-D1 title game after outlasting Vista Ridge 1-0 on Friday.
According to Cox, the team has leaned on the talents of Chris Guillen (Sr. D/MF), Jacob Ordonez (Sr. MF/D), Michael Ochoche-Ochoche (Sr. D), Asa Marsh (Sr. MF), and Jhon Marulanda-Morena (Sr. MF) to help propel the group to this point.
Now, with a 24-2 record, Elsik stands just one victory away from capturing its second state championship. The Rams previously won the title in 2018 with a 1-0 victory over San Antonio Reagan.
However, standing in their way is Klein Cain (23-2-3), a formidable opponent. Fans can expect a thrilling showdown when the two teams meet on Saturday in Georgetown at 6:30 PM.
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WILLIS HIGH SCHOOL KEEPS CRANKING OUT STARS.
Former QB DJ Lagway was the Gatorade Player of the Year in football and now starts for the Florida Gators. Junior Jermaine Bishop Jr. is ranked the No. 3 athlete in the Class of 2026. Lefty Maddox Keo is spinning it on the mound for Rice Baseball.
And now? It’s Heath Grant’s time to shine. The senior track star is putting Willis on the national radar. And the best part? He doesn’t even have to change his wardrobe.
“I feel like I really put in the work and earned my scholarship to Kansas State,” Grant said. “The facilities are amazing, and I get to keep my school colors. I’m really looking forward to it.”
VYPE’s Matt Malatesta caught up with the Big Man on Campus at Willis for our TAKE 5 feature.
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VYPE: You could’ve played any sport… why track?
GRANT: I played Little League football like everybody else. I was fast, had great stamina, but I wanted to do something different. Track called me. It’s a tough mentality—there’s no hiding. You have to train consistently, even when you don’t feel like it. That’s the only way to become elite.
VYPE: What’s on your playlist before a race?
GRANT: Juice WRLD. Anything by him gets me hyped. That’s my go-to.
VYPE: What are your goals for 2025?
GRANT: I’m chasing a low 1:46 in the 800 meters, :45 in the 400, and :24.5 in the 200. The 800 is what I’m going to college for, and it’s an insanely tough race. Sometimes I’m just praying to make it to the finish line. I feel like everyone wants to beat me now. They see me as the top dog, so I can’t let my guard down.
VYPE: Who do you love watching on the track?
GRANT: My two favorites are Auhmad Robinson from Texas A&M and Grant Holloway, the Olympic hurdler. I don’t run their events, but I love how they approach the sport. I’ve got Olympic dreams too, so I have to stay locked in—like them. At the end of the day, it’s all in God’s hands.
VYPE: How do you unwind?
GRANT: I like messing around with other sports—throwing the football or playing basketball for fun. Other than that, I’m pretty chill. I hang out with friends, listen to music… just enjoy the downtime.
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