Member of Woodlands Elite Cheer Co. in ICU after shot while traveling near Austin; another grazed by bullet
Members of a Houston area cheer team traveling near Austin became victims when a suspect opened fire on their vehicle, shooting two of them, leaving one seriously injured, according to various reports.
We Talking Playoffs?: First-round set for some; Final Spots Clinched This Week
Itโs that time of the year again, the Texas High School playoffs are a week away. Now that most districts are locked in, we check out some potential Class 6A first-round matchups. We also see who needs big wins this week to secure there spot in the first round.
VYPE 2021 Softball Preview:โ Public School #2 Oak Ridge
Before everything came to a screeching halt last season, Oak Ridge was on a tear. The War Eagles finished the shortened season with the most wins by any Class 6A team in Texas with 21. With four starters back for Stephani Rougeau's crew, Oak Ridge seeks its 10th-straight playoff berth in 2021. Scoring runs does not seem like it will be an issue for Oak Ridge this season. AdCLICK HERE TO PURCHASE 2021 VYPE BASEBALL/SOFTBALL MAGAZINECLICK HERE TO PURCHASE 2021 VYPE BASEBALL/SOFTBALL PHOTOSCLICK HERE TO VIEW FULL DIGITAL MAGAZINE
Houston Cougars land commitment from standout running back
Oak Ridge running back Alton McCaskill announced plans to attend the University of Houston. HOUSTON โ The Houston Cougars signed their highest rated 2021 prospect Thursday. Oak Ridge running back Alton McCaskill announced heโll stay home to play for the Cougars. Oak Ridge Running Back Alton McCaskill commits to the University of Houston. 3 Star Oak Ridge running back picks Coogs over offers like USC, OK State and Ole Miss.
Inside the Program: Concordia Lutheran Basketball
The Concordia Lutheran Crusaders are working out the kinks of being a new team in a pandemic. RJ Keene (Boise State) leads the way, but the addition of Griffin Datcher from Oak Ridge is a a game-changer. Datcher is starting to find his place in the offense. The 'Saders can play with anyone in the city and have a shot at reaching TAPPS state. VYPE caught up with Concordia Lutheran and went inside the huddle.
Aldine ISD Coaches Show: Eisenhower football's Eric Jackson
Eisenhower is in the playoffs for the first time since 2018 and the Eagles are seeking their first playoff win since 2015 as they face Oak Ridge this week in the Bi-District round. VYPE Media's Joshua Koch and Matt Malatesta caught up with Eisenhower head football coach Eric Jackson.
VYPE Football Rankings (Week 7): Tompkins Makes Big Moves
1 North Shore Mustangs (7-0) Defeated Kingwood 63-6; Next Up Summer CreekNo. 2 Bridgeland Bears (7-0) Defeated Cy Springs 78-14; Next Up Cy LakesNo. 4 Katy Tompkins Falcons (6-0) Defeated Katy 24-19; ByeNo. 8 Pasadena Dobie Longhorns (6-0) Defeated Deer Park 41-21; Next Up Pasadena MemorialNo. 20 Klein Cain (4-2) Defeated Klein Collins 35-21; Next Up Bye...VYPE 5A Top 10No.
Five Reasons not to count The Woodlands out
The Woodlands have fallen to Pearland and Hightower this season. The Highlanders will be favored in their final three games in District 13-6A after knocking off Oak Ridge 31-21 this weekend. The War Eagles had a shot to catch The Woodlands off guard, but the Highlanders proved to be too much. He had a TD reception and a punt return for a TD against the War Eagles. THE BIGSOLs Titan Tucker, Kaden Sieracki, MJ Ruhman and Cross Tucker are providing QB protection and holes to run through.
VYPE Football Rankings; Plus 5 Big Storylines this weekend
The "Mark Schmid Bowl"I can't remember Oak Ridge being ranked in VYPE's Top 20 and The Woodlands not ranked. The NewcomersWelcome Memorial, CE King, Oak Ridge and Willowridge back to the rankings. 1 North Shore Mustangs (6-0) Defeated Humble 55-6; Next Up KingwoodNo. 19 Memorial Mustangs (5-1) Beat Stratford 17-10; Next Up Cy-FairNo. 7 Lake Creek (5-1) Defeated Rudder 61-27; Next Up A&M ConsolidatedNo.
VYPE Volleyball Rankings: Magnolia, Rosehill, TWCA make moves
Bridgeland fell to Cypress Ranch in a big loss while Oak Ridge rolled Grand Oaks to get back in the Top 10. Memorial has a big week facing Stratford and Cy-Fair, while George Ranch faces Ridge Point for the district title. The Woodlands face Oak Ridge and up and comer Grand Oaks. Memorialโ Big week with Stratford and Cy-Fair in the que4. Oak Ridge โ Rise of the Ridge.
VYPE Football 2020 Preview: District 13-6A
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 District 13-6A Preview! Conroe ISD plus Willis High School would make up District 13-6A in a six-team district, meaning only two teams won't make the postseason. Willis is moving up from Class 5A while Grand Oaks enters its first-ever district as a new school. The QB of the defense is two-time, all-district LB Dylan Hazen (Wake Forest-commit), who is a terror for offensive coordinators.
Thousands of Houston-area families struggle without power after Hurricane Laura
Many families across Montgomery County were affected by the loss of power Thursday after Hurricane Laura hit Texas and Louisiana. Trina Brown-Boyd lives in the Oak Ridge area, where families lost power for almost eight hours. Entergys website showed more than 100,000 customers in Montgomery County were without power for a huge chunk of the day. https://t.co/fWHqA969e2 Entergy Texas (@EntergyTX) August 27, 2020Entergy told KPRC 2 the power outages are due to the damage from Hurricane Laura to their transmission system in East Texas and West Louisiana. Due to the ongoing outages, MD Anderson, The Woodlands, Montgomery ISD, Splendora ISD, and Conroe ISD will all be closed Friday.
Oak Ridge Volleyball Preview presented by CertaPro Painters
Welcome to the 2020 volleyball season. Here is one of the Sleepers - the Oak Ridge War Eagles. Oak Ridge War EaglesThe Oak Ridge War Eagles will be back in the postseason in 2020. That would make it nine-straight for the War Eagles ateam that has been to state three times in 20 years. She will be setting up second-teamer Madison Hall (325 kills) and Alexanda Singleton (427 digs, 253 kills).
The โMcCaskill Planโ working to perfection; 31 offers and counting for (Conroe) Oak Ridge three-star running back
Born in Wichita, Kansas, the (Conroe) Oak Ridge three-star running back had someone who believed in him at an early age โ his mom. "We moved from Kansas because she wanted me to play against the best competition and get the best coaching. McCaskill has emerged as one of the top backs in the state of Texas with offers from college football powers like Notre Dame, Michigan, Penn State and USC, just to name a few. "I really believe I was put on this earth to be a running back and destroy defenses," he said. "If I had 31 offers or zero offers, I still feel like that.
VYPE Houston 2020 Volleyball Preseason Libero/Defensive Specialist of the Year Poll
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)
VYPE Houston 2020 Volleyball Preseason Outside Hitter of the Year Poll
VYPE wants the fans to vote for their favorite Houston Volleyball player! The VYPE Houston 2020 Volleyball Preseason Outside Hitter 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 Outside Hitter of the Year Poll (Poll Closes Tue 7/14 at 7pm)
VYPE Houston 2020 Volleyball Preseason Setter of the Year Poll
VYPE wants the fans to vote for their favorite Houston Volleyball player! The VYPE Houston 2020 Volleyball Preseason Setter 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 Setter of the Year Poll (Poll Closes Tue 7/7 at 7pm)
VYPE Houston 2020 Volleyball Preseason Setter of the Year Poll
VYPE wants the fans to vote for their favorite Houston Volleyball player! The VYPE Houston 2020 Volleyball Preseason Setter 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 Setter of the Year Poll (Poll Closes Tue 7/7 at 7pm)