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Law enforcement are investigating after a man was shot and killed in Atascocita Saturday.

A shelter-in-place has been issued for residents who live in the neighborhood along Atascocita Road and Blackstone Trails Drive after a nearby natural gas line rupture, according to the Atascocita Fire Department.

A driver is in custody after a grenade was found inside a vehicle in Atascocita Tuesday, Harris County Sheriff’s Office said.

North Shore and Atascocita are looking like serious State contenders but will pick each other off in district play and the playoffs.

Some of the heavyweights of Houston went down over the weekend, which has flipped the rankings going into Week 3.

As the 2023 Texas High School Football season kicks off, VYPE ranked the top 100 players in the Class of 2024 from the Greater Houston-Area.

An aggressive pit bull attacked a man and his wife in Atascocita Wednesday, Harris County Precinct 4 Constable Mark Herman’s Office said.

As we are on the eve of the 2023 Texas High School Football season, it's time to take a shot at the preseason rankings. After hours of researching and arguing in the war room of VYPE, here are the Class 6A rankings.

The Atascocita Fire Department said a 1-year-old was airlifted to a hospital after a near drowning at an apartment complex.

Veronica Johnson helped make Atascocita girls basketball a brand. She has been named the new head coach and co-athletic coordinator at Crawford High School -- then newest school in Fort Bend ISD.

An investigation is underway after a body was found in a retention pond behind a northeast Harris County apartment complex Thursday afternoon, Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said.

The recruiting game never stops, especially in this college football climate.

A resident’s home was visibly damaged after deputies say someone crashed their vehicle into the front of it on Wednesday.

An Atascocita family is sharing their story after they say a construction company took their money and their belongings and then stopped communicating with them.

Two robbery suspects who led police on a hour-long chase on Monday morning were arrested and now facing several charges, according to Houston police officers.

THE BATON HAS BEEN PASSED FOR THE MONIKER OF THE BEST (BASKETBALL BRAND) IN THE CITY OF HOUSTON. YATES WON FOUR STATE TITLES FROM 2009 TO 2014, BUT OVER THE PAST DECADE, ATASCOCITA IS ARGUABLY THE BRAND. UNDER THE DIRECTION OF COACH DAVID MARTINEZ, THE EAGLES HAVE BEEN TO THREE OF THE PAST SEVEN STATE TOURNAMENTS. IT’S “THE” PROGRAM IN H-TOWN RIGHT NOW. WHO WILL RUN THEM DOWN?

A 7-year-old was struck by a vehicle while riding his bike in an Atascocita neighborhood Thursday, Harris County Precinct 4 Constable Mark Herman said.

Atascocita is playing North Shore in the Regional Finals. So, what else is new?

The UIL and TAPPS postseason is coming to a point. The TAPPS State Weekend starts Friday, while the Regional Finals for UIL will determine the State’s Final Four.

Officials with the Atascocita Fire Department and Harris County Fire Marshal’s Office said they are working to put out a blaze caused by an explosion at a business in Atascocita Friday.

This past weekend, the UIL Cross Country meet concluded with several Houston-area teams placing in the Top 10 state-wide.

This weekend in Class 6A Houston football started off with a bang as North Shore was challenged by district-mate Atascocita, who put up a huge fight against the state’s No. 1 team on Thursday night.

HOUSTON - Another big week of action wrapped up as we enter the heart of district play of the Texas high school football season.

An investigation is underway after a woman was fatally shot and her husband, who is believed to be the suspected shooter, was also killed at a residence in northwest Harris County, according to Sheriff Ed Gonzalez.

A 10-foot-long alligator was thwarted during his run of an Atascocita neighborhood Monday morning by a gator wrangler sporting American flag shorts.

Two men charged with murder in connection with the shooting death of Pct. 3 Deputy Omar Ursin made their first court appearance Monday morning.

An investigation is underway after an off-duty deputy constable with Precinct 3 was fatally shot in Atascocita while returning home from picking up food for his family Sunday, authorities said.

The Harris County law enforcement community is mourning the loss of a colleague who was shot and killed on Sunday evening in Atascocita.

An investigation is underway after an off-duty deputy constable with Precinct 3 was fatally shot in Atascocita while returning home from picking up food for his family Sunday, authorities said.

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The judges gave him a standing ovation!

An investigation is underway after several gun shots were fired into an Atascocita home Monday afternoon, according to Harris County Pct. 4 deputies.

Authorities are responding to a scene where they say a young child has possibly drowned at a subdivision in Atascocita.

A woman is dead after she was reportedly involved in a crash near Atascocita Friday afternoon, Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez tweeted.

One person has died in a crash involving three vehicles in Humble Monday, officials said.

An investigation is underway after a man stabbed his wife to death in Atascocita Tuesday, Harris County sheriff’s deputies said.

HOUSTON - Ashley Boyd will admit that her team is different now than it was just a few weeks ago when it first Kingwood.

If you have ever dreamed of perpetually being on vacation at a lake house, then look no further than this five-bedroom, four-bath, three and half bath mansion near Atascocita and Kingwood.

Atascocita is in San Antonio for the boys basketball state tournament for the second consecutive season, and third time since 2016, but the Eagles boast a different dynamic this time around.

When most teams have a tendency to be restless or at their most fatigued, during the second halves of games, Atascocita’s boys basketball team is at its best. The Eagles are at their finest.

CYPRESS—Atascocita boys basketball coach David Martinez cut the last strand of the net, a custom celebration for champions, and held it up for all to see.

CYPRESS—Shadow Creek broke open a competitive game at halftime with a dominant third quarter to rout Bellaire, 73-42, in their Region III-6A semifinal Friday night at the Berry Center.

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HOUSTON - With 2022 UIL Realignment comes with it sometimes major shakeups of altering the size of teams in districts comes with it.

An Atascocita mother says she’s grateful the magic of Christmas wasn’t ruined by a Grinch who never delivered the Elf on The Shelf kits she paid for.

No. 1 Atascocita Eagles

HOUSTON – With his helmet still on, swaying back and forth with his teammates while the Atascocita High school song bellowed loud from the stands of TDECU Stadium, Kam Dewberry held the newest gold football trophy in his left hand.

HOUSTON – The Texas high school football playoffs could be best compared to a heavy-weight championship boxing match.

HOUSTON – When senior quarterback Gavin Session went down with a season-ending injury, Craig Stump turned to the next man up.

The Clear Brook Wolverines are read-hot coming out of the shoot.

Ding… ding… It’s Round two of the “Magical” UIL Texas High School Playoffs and there are some tremendous matchups over the weekend.

The 2021 boys’ basketball season is underway in H-Town and VYPE has the list of teams for you to watch.

No. 6 Atascocita Eagles

A woman was shot multiple times and a man is in custody following a SWAT standoff in Atascocita Tuesday night, Precinct 4 deputies said.

An investigation is underway after a man sustained serious burns when his vehicle burst into flames and exploded early Friday in an Atascocita neighborhood, Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said.

HOUSTON - Since Kasidi Pickering was four years old she has put the work in on the softball diamond.

Authorities are working to clear the scene of a multi-vehicle crash involving an ambulance in northeast Harris County.

A 10-year-old boy is injured after he was struck by a vehicle while riding his bicycle in Atascocita Wednesday, Precinct 4 constable deputies said.

HOUSTON - In their last 123 games at Allen Eagle Stadium, the Allen Eagles are now 122-1.

Welcome to the 2021 Texas High School Football season!!

This is the Class 6A district that everyone watches.

It was not the outcome they were hoping for, but the Atascocita community is still proud of their coach.

An Atascocita-area mother said she spent part of Mother’s Day terrified after she was carjacked at her home.

HOUSTON - What a season it was for women's basketball in Houston. The city had Cypress Creek reach the Class 6A State Championship game for a second-straight year and reached the state tournament for the third time in four seasons. Cy Creek fell short of DeSoto but the numbers for the group are phenomenal. There was so much great talent in the city, so it's time to name the Public School All-VYPE teams. PLAYER OF THE YEAR: To be announced at 2021 VYPE AwardsCOACH OF THE YEAR: To be announced at 2021 VYPE AwardsTEAM OF THE YEAR: To be announced at 2021 VYPE AwardsAdFIRST TEAMRori Harmon, Cypress Creek (Texas)Kyndall Hunter, Cypress Creek (Texas)Kaley Perkins, Langham Creek (Oklahoma)Nya Threatt, Fort Bend DullesBre'Yon White, Shadow Creek (Oklahoma)Kaiya Wynn, Foster (Tennessee)SECOND TEAMAlicia Blanton, FosterTaylor Jackson, Cypress CreekBlake Matthews, AtascocitaKierra Merchant, SpringTierra Simon, Heights (Prairie View A&M)Crystal Smith, Tompkins (Tarleton State)THIRD TEAMGia Adams, Jersey Village (Tennessee State)Gracelynn Alvarez, Heights (UTEP)Saija Cleveland, Langham CreekHannah Humphrey, Lamar ConsolidatedAshlyn Jones, Klein OakJessica Lynn, BridgelandHONORABLE MENTIONAdNgozi Agoh, Grand OaksJasmin Allen, PearlandImani Avery, FosterAlexis Babineaux, WestfieldAbby Bala, Cinco RanchHeather Baymon, Langham CreekEnriqua Bellow, Deer ParkJustice Carlton, Seven LakesAli Diop, College ParkKaitlyn Duhon, Summer CreekEliya Ellis, Clear CreekRavyn Ellis, BellaireAleighyah Fontenot, Ridge PointTori Garza, New Caney(Oklahoma State)Kaidance Glenn, Klein OakGabrielle Hueter, MagnoliaLoghan Johnson, TompkinsNiyah Johnson, Clear SpringsTreanna Johnson, BrazosportKatelyn Kabrich, Tomball MemorialMicKayla Leftridge, New CaneyRaniyah Lewis, Oak RidgeAlazea Maldonado-Jackson, Houston SterlingJordyn Marshall, ManvelKylie Minter, Clear SpringsTia Mitchell, Cy LakesVictoria Moore, Fort Bend DullesTu'Myra Morant, La PorteRachel Okoye, George RanchBriana Perguero, Jersey VillageNicole Petrakovitz, Oak Ridge(Tarleton State)AdShanna Petty, WestsideKamari Portalis, Magnolia West(Houston)Takeiyah Price, Brookshire RoyalDai Dai Powell, Fort Bend DullesVictoria Rivera, DobieAshlynn Ryall, FriendswoodC'Andrea Scott-Garrett, KashmereR'Mani Taylor, Shadow CreekAbigail Tomaski, MemorialSamora Watson, Clear FallsRobin Whitehead, AtascocitaAmber Williams, Cypress SpringsDaNae Williams, Shadow CreekSavannah Wilson, Kingwood Park

In the circle, Kennedy is 8-0 with 111 strikeouts and just seven walks with no runs in 55 innings. Sophomore Ava Brown has also been crushing it, hitting .609 with 29 RBIs, 10 doubles, and seven home runs. Ad1)Lake Creek Lions (24-0, 7-0) (Prev. 7)2)Barbers Hill Eagles (25-2, 7-0) (Prev. 4)8)Magnolia West (18-4, 7-0) (Prev.

Atascocita, TX – An Atascocita man is facing charges of street racing and child endangerment after investigators say he was racing with his two children in the back seat of his car. According to Harris County Precinct 4 Constable Mark Herman, Kevin Quinteros admitted that he was racing last Saturday in the 20000 block of West Lake Parkway. He had a female companion, a 7-month-old baby, and then a 3-year-old child,” said Herman. “Most of these individuals that are out on our streets racing underestimate the danger of what speed can do and every year we see it - hundreds and hundreds of people die from street racing,” Herman told KPRC 2. AdQuinteros is facing one count of street racing in addition to two child endangerment charges.

VYPE has partnered with Lethal Enforcer Soccer to provide the best soccer team rankings in the Greater Houston area. Every week, we will bring you a new set of Class 6A and 5A Boys and Girls Soccer Rankings. Check out the latest rankings below! CLASS 6A1- Ridge Point (6 Weeks at #1)2- The Woodlands3- Memorial4- Bridgeland5- Cy-Fair6- Cy-Woods7- Tompkins8- Deer Park9- Clear Lake10- Seven lakes11- Atascocita12- College Park13- Pearland14- Bellaire15- Kingwood16- Beaumont West Brook17- Tomball Memorial18- Grand Oaks19- Katy20- Cinco Ranch21- Tomball22- Cy-Creek23- Clements24- Stratford25- Klein CollinsCLASS 5A1- Friendswood (New #1)2- Kingwood Park3- Magnolia4- Foster5- Katy JordanAd6- Port Neches-Groves7- College Station8- A&M Consolidated9- Montgomery10- Barbers Hill11- Fulshear12- Manvel

Ashley Boyd enters year seven as the head coach of this squad, which won state just a few years ago. It was an early exit from the playoffs in 2019 for Atascocita, which they are ready to avenge. Katie Cimusz (Texas) and Mikayla Garza (Galveston College) have been the constants on this team, being four-year starters and being freshmen on the state title team. Atascocita has the pieces to make a run, especially with the offensive firepower they possess. AdCLICK HERE TO PURCHASE 2021 VYPE BASEBALL/SOFTBALL MAGAZINECLICK HERE TO PURCHASE 2021 VYPE BASEBALL/SOFTBALL PHOTOSCLICK HERE TO VIEW FULL DIGITAL MAGAZINE

14 Summer Creek 52-51 to punch ticket to State Tournament in Instant ThrillerHOUSTON - All David Martinez knew is that his team needed to get a stop. Ad"My hat goes off to Summer Creek and Kenneth Coleman and his group. Summer Creek finishes the season with their best finish in school history by reaching the Regional Finals. It feels good, I have some super kids but my goal is to be a state champion. "I feel like this team is good enough to be a state champion."

VYPE has partnered with Lethal Enforcer Soccer to provide the best soccer team rankings in the Greater Houston area. Every week, we will bring you a new set of Class 6A and 5A Boys and Girls Soccer Rankings. Check out the latest rankings below! CLASS 6A1- Ridge Point2- The Woodlands3- Tompkins4- Seven Lakes5- Bridgeland6- Memorial7- Cy-Fair8- Pearland9- Deer Park10- Clear Lake11- Atascocita12- Tomball Memorial13- Klein Collins14- Beaumont Westbrook15- Cy Creek16- Klein Cain17- College Park18- Cy Woods19- Tomball20- BellaireCLASS 5A1- Kingwood Park (5 Weeks at #1)2- Magnolia3- Friendswood4- Port Neches-Groves5- College Station6- Fulshear7- A&M Consolidated8- Katy JordanAd9- Foster10- Montgomery11- Fort Bend Kempner12- Barbers Hill13- Nederland14- Santa Fe15- Porter16- Angleton17- Lake Creek18- Waller19- New Caney20- La Porte

ATASCOCITA, Texas – Authorities are asking for help identifying a porch pirate caught on camera in the Atascocita area. The incident happened around 4:30 p.m. Wednesday at a home in the 18300 block of Wild Lilac Trail in the Eagle Springs neighborhood, authorities said. Surveillance video shows the moment a white, 2-door, older-model Honda Civic backs into a driveway, a woman gets out and takes a package from the doorstep. The woman is described as white or Hispanic and with long hair. In the video, she was wearing shorts and a black shirt.

1 Atascocita – Have beaten ranked Manvel, Hightower, Westfield, Shadow Creek and Summer Creek… enough said. 4 Shadow Creek – Only dropped games to Atascocita and DawsonNo. 10 Summer Creek – Playing good ball. Lost to Elkins, Shadow Creek, Atascocita and Westfield by average of 5 points in all 4 losses. 12 Elkins – Beat Summer Creek and Cy Creek.

Join Scott and Josh as they break down the 5A/6A State games from Friday and Saturday, give their thoughts on the best game of 2020, and take an early look ahead to next year. Plus we move to basketball season and talk with Atascocita Head Coach David Martinez

BAYTOWN, Texas – A man from Deer Park is behind bars after Baytown police said he shot and killed a 28-year-old man from Atascocita Wednesday. Police said the shooting happened at an apartment complex in the Pecan Grove area of Baytown on Richard Street around 6: 26 p.m. According to authorities, the victim, Marco Recio, had been visiting a woman when her ex-boyfriend showed up. Recio and the 25-year-old man reportedly got in a verbal altercation. Police said the man turned himself in to law enforcement.

The 2021 Basketball Season is in full swing! VYPE has run the numbers and checked the film, and are proud to present our Top Basketball Prospects from around the city! Check them out! Class of 20211) Ramon Walker, Shadow Creek (Houston)2) RJ Keene, Concordia Lutheran (Boise State)3) Kaleb Stewart, Atascocita (Louisiana Tech)4) Javon Jackson, C.E. King5) Tyrone Baker, FB Hightower6) Sir Isaac Herron, Legacy Sports & Science7) Ashton Smith, Legacy Sports & Science (Texas A&M)8) Josh Farmer, Sharpstown9) DJ Richards, Cypress Creek10) Jalen Gibson, Legacy Sports & Science11) Elijah Lawrence, Bellaire (Rice)12) Shaun Walker Jr., Manvel (McNeese State)13) Jaylen Wysinger, Cypress Creek14) Johnathan Massie, Legacy Sports & Science15) Noah Kon, Houston Christian16) Aaron Scott, Legacy Sports & Science17) Patrick Punch, Eisenhower18) Griffin Datcher IV, Concordia Lutheran19) Jake Arnold, Katy Taylor (Houston Baptist)20) Brian Myles, Legacy Sports & Science (Prairie View A&M)21) Ethan Yancy, Premier Academy22) Will Young, Premier Academy23) AJ Ferguson, Cypress Park24) Mason McBride, Manvel25) Brandon Love, Fort Bend Bush26) Chris Felix Jr., Westbury Christian (Air Force)27) Chuks Isitua, Yates28) Peter McKey, Alief Hastings29) Damian Watson, Cypress Woods30) Brian Gordon, Shadow Creek31) Drew Calderon, College Park (Indiana State)32) Gaston Elie, Memorial33) PJ Neal, Legacy Sports & Science (Prairie View A&M)34) Jaylon Calvin, Bellaire35) Ky Watkins, Katy PaetowClass of 20221) Bryce Griggs, FB Hightower2) PJ Haggerty, Crosby3) Chancellor White, Foster (Eastern Carolina)4) Amaree Abram, Summer Creek5) Charles Chukwu, Katy Paetow6) Austin Benigni, The Woodlands Christian Academy7) Shawn Jones, Shadow Creek8) Dok Muodar, Premier Academy9) Sam Bradford, Goose Creek Memorial10) Kemauri Millender, Clear Brook11) Cameron Crockett, FB Travis12) BB Knight, Tompkins13) Xavier Owens, Klein Cain14) Cameron Amoree, Shadow Creek15) Mason Docks, Cypress Ridge16) Trey Miller, Concordia Lutheran17) Seth Jones, Dickinson18) Kaleb Pounce, Atascocita19) Jason Clark, The Village School20) Isaiah Barganier, FosterClass of 20231) Chris Johnson, FB Elkins2) Tyler Smith, FB Bush3) Jaland Lowe, Kinkaid4) Jacolb Cole, Bellaire5) Maya Bote, Premier Academy6) Marcus Millinder, Clear Brook7) Jace Posey, Strake Jesuit8) Jaylen Benard, Cy Ranch9) Orlando Horton, Clear Falls10) Jamari McDowell, Manvel11) Ma'syn Howell, Legacy Sports & Science12) Charles Herve, Pearland Dawson13) Josh Ugbaja, Legacy Sports & Science14) Jesse Fuller, Tomball15) Kentrelle Royston, Nimitz

The H-Town High School Sports Show continues on AT&T SportsNet and with that came some Football & Basketball Game Highlight Clips! Check out some amazing plays from across the Greater Houston area and be sure to subscribe to VYPE on YouTube for more great video content! Paetow vs HightowerNorth Shore vs AtascocitaCollege Park vs The WoodlandsTWCA vs Houston Christian - BasketballFort Bend Marshall vs Sterling

Atascocita has been built into a top program in the city. The Eagles have made the Regional Semifinals in two of the last three seasons. Led by coach Veronica Johnson, Atascocita will have some pieces to replace including Texas-signee Elyssa Coleman, who averaged nearly 20 points per game. First-team, all-district pick Blake Matthews returns after averaging 8.6 points and 4.5 rebounds per game a year ago. Also returning are second-team, all-district picks Makaylee Duhon (5.7 ppg, 2.5 rpg) and Kori Fenner (5.5 ppg, 4.5 rpg, 2.5 spg).

Out east, North Shore wrecked Atascocita 63-14. Who is going to beat North Shore in Class 6A DI Region III? It's a light slate this week as teams get ready for the six-week run to Arlington – the UIL State Football Playoffs. 15 Atascocita Eagles (4-2) Lost to North Shore 63-14; Next Up West BrookNo. 4 Foster Falcons (7-1) Beat FB Travis 7-3; OpenNo. 10 Willowridge Eagles (7-1) Beat Madison 15-0; Next Up Galena Park

HOUSTON – A person is dead after a two-vehicle crash on FM 1960 in Atascocita, authorities said Wednesday. Law enforcement officers are working in the 5700 block of FM 1960 Road East, according to Harris County Constable Precinct 4. All lanes are closed. Authorities are asking for people to avoid the area.

1 North Shore Mustangs (4-0) Defeated Manvel 48-14; Next Up West BrookNo. 3 Katy Taylor Mustangs (4-0) Defeated Seven Lakes 49-31; Next Up TompkinsNo. 4 Bridgeland Bears (4-0) Defeated Cy Woods 35-27; Next Up Cy RanchNo. 8 Pearland Dawson Eagles (4-0) Defeated Pearland 17-6; Next Up Alief TaylorNo. 10 Westfield Mustangs (2-1) Lost to Spring 27-23; ByeNo.

Welcome to the 2020 football season. There was not a summer camp circuit for players to go showcase their talents at. In-person recruiting came to a screeching halt and the COVID-19 Pandemic has affected everyone. But VYPE has still done what we have always done when it comes to previewing Texas high school football here in Houston. With that said here is the 2020 All-VYPE Public School Team!

This is the toughest district in the state of Texas. Back-to-back State Champion North Shore and perennial playoff powers Atascocita and Beaumont West Brook come together to form a mega-district. The West Brook Bruins are not far removed from playing for a state championship (2018) and return six starters and 28 lettermen off last year's area-round team. The Bruins return District 21-6A Newcomer of the Year Bryce Anderson (LSU), who played both ways last year but will solely play quarterback in 2020. CLICK HERE to purchase photos from the VYPE SETX Football PhotoshootDue to COVID-19 this year, the VYPE Houston Football Preview Magazine will be LIMITED for pickup at area retailers due tot COVID-19 restrictions.

CLICK HERE TO PRE-ORDER THE 2020 VYPE HOUSTON FOOTBALL PREVIEW MAGAZINECLICK HERE TO ORDER PHOTOSPRESEASON RANKINGSNorth ShoreBeaumont West BrookAtascocitaSummer CreekKingwoodC.E. ATASCOCITA EAGLESMoving into a new district, Atascocita will be challenged as they go for a fourth-straight district crown in 2020. This team will have a new look on defense and offense, so Kingwood could be one of the surprises on District 21-6A in 2020. Defensively, watch for linebacker Roy Morris, defensive end William Evans and cornerback Josiah Ruano. Defensively, watch out for first-team, all-district linebacker Aarun Lockett, Avory Coleman and Jamarion White.

HOUSTON Harris County officials seized a cobra and rattlesnake from an Atascocita home after obtaining a court order, officials said on Twitter. Harris County Precinct 5 Constables deputies removed the snakes from the Atascocita-area home in July after obtaining a court order. A cobra and a rattlesnake are recovering after Precinct 5 deputies obtained a court order to remove them from an Atascocita-area home last month. The results of our investigation will be turned over to the District Attorneys Office for potential criminal charges. #HouNews pic.twitter.com/dDNa82ZfBc Harris County Pct 5 (@HCpct5) August 13, 2020An investigation is underway and results will be turned over to the District Attorneys Office for potential criminal charges, officials say.

This week, it's the Public School Boys! The VYPE Houston 2020 Public School Boys XC Runner of the Year Fan Poll is now live! All athlete polls and their content are only associated and created by VYPE Media and its staff. Please contact VYPE Media directly if you have any questions, comments, or concerns around our Fan Polls. VYPE Houston 2020 Public School Preseason Boys XC Runner of the Year Fan Poll (Poll Closes Sun 8/9 at 7pm)

VYPE whipped together this preview to get cross country fans ready for the 2020 season. These are the top runners and teams for Public School Boys Cross Country. When you look at a team that finished 16th overall at state last year but brings back everyone, that excites you. Other To Watch: HuffmanThe Huffman boys finished 15th overall at the UIL State Cross Country meet last year. The Spartans finished 12th overall at state last year but do lose top runner Erick Lara, who took 41st overall.

VYPE wants the fans to vote for their favorite Houston Volleyball player! The VYPE Houston 2020 Volleyball Preseason Libero/Defensive Specialist of the Year Poll is now live! All athlete polls and their content are only associated and created by VYPE Media and its staff. Please contact VYPE Media directly if you have any questions, comments, or concerns around our Fan Polls. VYPE Houston 2020 Volleyball Preseason Libero/Defensive Specialist of the Year Poll (Poll Closes Wed 7/22 at 7pm)

An experienced senior group is back, headed by Addison Stevenson, who finished ninth overall with a time of 18:06.58. If Tompkins can push a few more girls into the Top 30 spots, they could contend for a higher team finish. The team finished 13th overall at last year's state meet but do return some experience. OTHERS TO WATCH: Huffman FalconsHuffman finished ninth overall at the UIL State Cross Country meet last year. They do lose two senior runners but return three more harriers with experience.

Here are the finalists for Public School Boys and Girls Cross Country. GIRLS PLAYER OF THE YEAR NOMINEE- Carly Ahrens, KingwoodCarly Ahrens took eighth overall at the 2019 UIL Class 6A State Cross Country Meet. The freshman posted the best time on the Kingwood cross country team, which finished second overall just behind Southlake Carroll. BOYS PLAYER OF THE YEAR NOMINEE- Spencer Cardinal, The WoodlandsThe Woodlands' Spencer Cardinal finished 3rd overall at the UIL State Cross Country Meet. Houston Methodist serves as the official health care provider for the Houston Texans, Houston Astros, Rice Athletics, Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™, Houston Ballet, Houston Symphony and Houston Grand Opera.