PHOTO GALLERY: The 2020 VYPE Football #Whatasnap
The football stars of Houston were socially-distanced and masked-up as VYPE hosted it's 2020 Football Photo Shoot powered by Whataburger. Over 300 of the city's top players attended shoots at Spring Branch's Tully Stadium, Sheldon ISD's Panther Stadium and Spring ISD's Planet Ford Stadium. A special thanks to ADs Paige Hershey, Willie Amendola and Derek Fitzhenry for making this photo shoot a reality for the athletes. Check out some of our best #WhataSnaps! (Photos by Bradley Collier / VYPE Media)Click here to visit your local Whataburger and make sure to check out #WhataSnap.
VYPE Interview: Elite 11 Finalists Maddox Kopp, Kyron Drones
Every year, the Elite 11 is the premiere quarterback competition in the country. After looking at quarterbacks around the country, the Top 20 signal-callers are invited to a three-day event which determines who the Elite 11 quarterback is. The State of Texas is sending seven quarterbacks to the competition in Nashville, with three coming from Houston. Shadow Creek's Kyron Drones, St. Thomas' Maddox Kopp and North Shore's Dematrius Davis were selected for the annual competition. Recently, Drones and Kopp joined VYPE Managing Editor Joshua Koch for an in-depth interview to talk Elite 11, representing Texas on a national level and how they are continuing to get ready for the 2020 season.
VYPE Interview: Elite 11 Finalists Maddox Kopp, Kyron Drones
Every year, the Elite 11 is the premiere quarterback competition in the country. After looking at quarterbacks around the country, the Top 20 signal-callers are invited to a three-day event which determines who the Elite 11 quarterback is. The State of Texas is sending seven quarterbacks to the competition in Nashville, with three coming from Houston. Shadow Creek's Kyron Drones, St. Thomas' Maddox Kopp and North Shore's Dematrius Davis were selected for the annual competition. Recently, Drones and Kopp joined VYPE Managing Editor Joshua Koch for an in-depth interview to talk Elite 11, representing Texas on a national level and how they are continuing to get ready for the 2020 season.
The Private School Playmakers powered by Texas Citizens Bank
Tillie Claggett, John Cooper School, Golf and SwimmingTillie Claggett hasn't been in Texas long, but she's taken the Lone Star State's golf scene by story. The Canadian-born Claggett recently verballed to Vanderbilt University to play her college golf. Jaylen Wysinger, St. Pius X, BasketballThe St. Pius X guard is emerging as one of Houston's top playmakers. Maddox Kopp, St. Thomas, FootballSt. Thomas QB Maddox Kopp just hit the national scene. At 6-foot-5, Kopp looks the part of a pro-style QB and makes the Eagles the private school team to beat in 2020.
The Private School Playmakers powered by Texas Citizens Bank
Tillie Claggett, John Cooper School, Golf and SwimmingTillie Claggett hasn't been in Texas long, but she's taken the Lone Star State's golf scene by story. The Canadian-born Claggett recently verballed to Vanderbilt University to play her college golf. Jaylen Wysinger, St. Pius X, BasketballThe St. Pius X guard is emerging as one of Houston's top playmakers. Maddox Kopp, St. Thomas, FootballSt. Thomas QB Maddox Kopp just hit the national scene. At 6-foot-5, Kopp looks the part of a pro-style QB and makes the Eagles the private school team to beat in 2020.
VYPE Awards: TWCA's Murphy Set the Pace in the Pool
The VYPE Awards were held in late May as the city's top teams, programs and athletes were crowned. Here are the Private School Swimming Awards. Houston Methodist Orthopedics & Sports Medicine is Houston's leading provider of orthopedic services, from sports medicine to joint replacement. Houston Methodist offers comprehensive diagnostic, treatment and rehabilitative services with a high standard of excellence for elite athletes, active adults and student athletes. 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.
Meet the rivals going head-to-head for this seasons first Friday Football Frenzy
HOUSTON The first Friday Football Game of the Week is a big rivalry against St. Thomas High School and Strake Jesuit High School. ST. THOMAS HIGH SCHOOL STANDOUT STUDENT-ATHLETELinebacker Cooper Thomas is a senior captain at St. Thomas High School. Hes a standout on the football field and in the classroom, a great student and a contender for valedictorian of his graduating class. Its the little things school and football have taught him that have given Thomas the opportunity hes always dreamed of. STRAKE JESUIT HIGH SCHOOL FAMILY TRADITIONUnder the Friday night lights at Strake Jesuit High School, it's more than football, its a family tradition.