TALK OF THE TOWN: Concordia Lutheran leads VYPE’s Private School Rankings
The Concordia Lutheran Crusaders are all that everyone is talking about in Houston private school baseball. The 'Saders are loaded up and down the lineup and are currently undefeated. But, it's time for district play.
THE LIST: Cy Woods sits atop VYPE’s Public School Rankings
We are already halfway through the UIL Spring season. Time sure does fly. Cy Woods has had a tremendous tournament season and a quick start in district play. The Wildcats have a strong pitching staff and a balanced batting lineup. Class 6A Region III will be a battle between the likes of Pearland, Ridge Point, Tompkins, and a surprising Cinco Ranch as it stands now. Class 6A Region II is loaded with Cy Woods, Grand Oak, and The Woodlands, among others.
HEATING UP: LSA gaining momentum amid district play
It would appear that LSA Baseball is delivering on its promise to “get back on top” in the race for TAPPS supremacy on the diamond. The Pioneers have started off the Spring season like they were shot out of a cannon, winning nine out of their first ten games, which included an especially sweet series sweep over heated rival, Second Baptist, to begin district play.
INSIDE PITCH: VYPE Baseball Rankings, No. 1 Pearland Oilers
Pearland enjoyed another stellar season in 2022 under District Coach of the Year winner David Rogers (4th year-92 career wins), finishing first overall in District 23-6A en route to a deep playoff run in which they reached the Regional Semifinals.
INSIDE PITCH: VYPE Baseball Rankings, No. 4 Friendswood Mustangs
The Mustangs intend to ride back to the State Title game this season. Only, this time they won’t plan on leaving empty-handed. Friendswood has garnered two-consecutive district titles (would have, likely, been three if not for COVID) and it doesn’t appear that trend will stop this spring.
LEADER IN THE CLUBHOUSE: It’s Markle’s team to continue quest for State
TOMPKINS BASEBALL IS EMBARKING ON ANOTHER SEASON OF BALL. After finishing with the top spot in their district, followed by a three-round run in the UIL 6A Postseason, the Falcons are hungry for the opportunity to build on last season's momentum.
VYPE HOU Pre-Season Baseball Player Of The Year Fan Poll
With the beginning of the Baseball season comes the VYPE HOU Pre-Season Baseball Player of the Year Fan Poll. VYPE HOU sorted through all of the stats from around H-town this season and has narrowed it down to some of the top athletes in the area. Be sure to vote for your favorite athlete out of the ones listed below!
LATE BLOOMER: Mitchell boosts at right time for Concordia, USAFA
It shouldn’t come as a shock that a State Semifinalist like Concordia Lutheran has become so proficient at developing and showcasing young talent. The Crusaders’ bullpen is no exception, considering they played a major role in last season’s success.
MLB DRAFT: Madden, Cowser to add more history to 2018 Cy Ranch squad
HOUSTON - No matter the competition, be it rock-paper-scissors, lifting weights, or a cross-fit challenge-type course, which included who could flip a monster truck tire the fastest in 15 yards; Colton Cowser and Ty Madden would go at it in high school.
VYPE Awards 2020: Cook, Evans, Garrison headline Hall of Fame Class
The winners will be honored in a one-hour virtual show on Sunday, May 31 at 6 p.m. on VYPE Houston's website and Twitter account and on the VYPE Texas Facebook page! She was ESPN Rise Ms. Softball, MaxPreps National Player of the Year and the Class 5A MVP. Taylor then went on to punish the baseball and was the 2011 Texas Baseball Player of the Year and a Collegiate Baseball All-American as a catcher. Taylor went to Stanford where he was a clutch performer in the postseason. 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.