There are tremendous storylines in the Class 6A Area Rounds of the Houston high school football postseason.

Coming off a Bye Week, St. Pius X Panthers are ready to take on Perennial TAPPS power Prestenwood Christian Academy with a shot at the making the State Semis with a win.

Headed for the playoffs with a perfect record this season

The most recent Katy ISD school is making big waves as the Jordan Warriors are on the cusp of making its first postseason appearance. Sure, it’s early, but coach Mike Rabe’s crew is in year two of varsity play and looks the part.

Since moving over from Spring High School, head coach Trent Miller has flipped the script at Willis, turning the Wildkats into a juggernaut team in year two.

The team that once broke the scoreboard with one of the most explosive offenses in the city is now leaning on its defense and special teams to lead the way.

Dominant wins, upsets and some late game heroics influenced the VYPE Rankings going into Week 6.

GRAYSON BOEKER MADE AN INSTANT IMPRESSION AT THE WOODLANDS CHRISTIAN ACADEMY A YEAR AGO AND CONTINUES TO BUILD ON HIS WARRIOR RESUME.

Ray Garza is an Alvin ISD lifer. He has been tasked with leading the Iowa Colony Pioneers, the district’s newest school.

Ridge Point remains the bullies of Fort Bend ISD as the Panthers beat Hightower is a tight game. Willis blew out Conroe, while Dickinson took down Klein Oak in a 37-8 romp.

VYPE caught up with The Woodlands Christian Academy Football Coach Kolby Hull at the VYPE TWCA Fall 2023 Media Day, discussing the season and more!

KLEIN FOREST QB JAYLEN BRAGG HAS ALREADY BEGUN TO MAKE A NAME FOR HIMSELF, DESPITE THE FACT THAT HE’S ENTERING HIS SECOND SEASON WITH THE PROGRAM.

Through three weeks of play, Summer Creek has seemingly been shot out of cannon to begin the fall season.

Cypress Springs third-year head coach Oji Fagan has been “chopping” his way through the Houston high school football wilderness to lead his Panthers to a 3-0 record entering district play.

The junior DE for Klein Forest has established himself as one of the program’s top competitors on the gridiron, having earned second-team, all- district honors in 2022.

Standing at 6-feet 5-inches, it’s hard to miss Pyle when he steps onto the field, and he’s gotten plenty of recognition for his efforts.

The lineage of QBs at Lee is historic, starting with Jermaine Alfred (Baylor), which led to the likes of Clint Stoerner (Arkansas), Ell Roberson III (Kansas State), Olin’s stepson Drew Tate (Iowa) and Brian Johnson (Utah).

WILLIS HIGH SCHOOL HAS BECOME A HOTBED FOR NEXT LEVEL TALENT IN THE SPAN OF THE PAST FOUR YEARS, WHICH HAS THE WILDKATS PRIMED FOR A BIG YEAR.

VYPE caught up with Concordia Lutheran Football Coach Willie Amendola at the VYPE Concordia Lutheran Fall 2023 Media Day, discussing the season and more!

In addition to taking over as the head football coach, Vaughn will be the high school’s athletic director. With 19 years of experience in education, the Golden Eagles’ newest head man has a clear understanding of what he hopes to accomplish.

“It’s a lot of weight with (Ryan) Niblett gone,” he said. “I just have to play up to my expectations and do what I know I’m capable of. I’ve been playing on varsity since my sophomore year, so I’ve had plenty of time to prepare for this.”

Weighing in at just over 300 pounds and towering over his teammates with a 6-foot-5 frame, Malachi Godfrey is truly a force to be reckoned with in the trenches. Physicality aside, Godfrey brings much more to the table.

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

Sophomore Albert Brown will be taking over the reins at the quarterback spot, which was previously held by the now-graduated Brayden Whitehead.

Wildcats Football will be under new management this Fall, as coach Kenneth Okwuonu takes the reins of the program.

After taking the reins of the program in 2021, coach Cornelius Anthony has evidently turned the Fort Bend team into a force worth reckoning.

From team and individual pictures, social media shout-outs and video interviews, it is all there for the student-athletes to feel like a superstar. VYPE had its The Woodlands Football 2023 Fall Media Day recently.

Episcopal is off to an even better start than expected this year, which speaks volumes considering how high the bar was already set for the SPC program.

The former College Park football coach took over a Bear program this Spring, which has had tremendous success under the direction of coach David Raffield – who opened the school.

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

“Defense is fast and physical,” said Yamba. “You get to hit a lot, which really appeals to me. I like the physical nature of that side of the ball.”

The 2023 Texas High School Football season is underway and with that come the Preseason Public School football offensive and defensive All-VYPE Teams.

What is it that motivates Hightower’s versatile super-star running back, senior Jeremy Payne?

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.

Over the past decade, North Shore High School has been a hot bed for national defensive recruits, especially in the secondary.

Justin Williams of Oak Ridge is one of the top players in the state going to the best program in the country in two-time National Champions – the University of Georgia.

Last season, Cy-Fair football won district had another brilliant campaign earning the District 17-6A title, only to narrowly fall to Cinco Ranch on last second field-goal 13-10 in the second round of the postseason.

Georgia-native Dakyus “Dak” Brinkley has moved around quite a bit in his life. Most recently, the four-star edge rusher decided to bring his talents to the perennial powerhouse of Katy.

VYPE caught up with Alief Hastings Football Coach Tomas De La Rosa at the VYPE Alief ISD Fall 2023 Media Day about the season and more!

The non-district season is a warm-up (no pun intended) for the games that count, but it sure seemed liked last weekend’s slate was meaningful for those on the fields of play. North Shore first-year head coach Willie Gaston earned his first win in a, 38-17, win over then-No. 3 The Woodlands. The Mustangs’ defense ruled the day, while QB Kaleb Bailey knocked off the rust after an ACL injury a year ago.

KPRC 2 Sports Director Randy McIlvoy and Houston Life's Melanie Camp give you the low down on what you need to know about KPRC 2's Big Game Coverage...with a little help from their friends at George Bush High School. Watch the pep rally and find out how to stream 150 High School games FREE this fall. Click2Houston.com/BGC is your home for High School Sports!

It was a banner year for Houston-area private school teams in 2022 as FBCA won the TAPPS-II Title, while Kinkaid and John Cooper School swept their respective SPC titles. Logos Prep won the TAPPS Six-Man DI to cap it off.

It was a banner year for Houston-area private school teams in 2022 as FBCA won the TAPPS-II Title, while Kinkaid and John Cooper School swept their respective SPC titles. Logos Prep won the TAPPS Six-Man DI to cap it off.

t was a banner year for Houston-area private school teams in 2022 as FBCA won the TAPPS-II Title, while Kinkaid and John Cooper School swept their respective SPC titles. Logos Prep won the TAPPS Six-Man DI to cap it off.

VYPE caught up with Alief Taylor Football Coach Shawn Gray at the Alief ISD Fall 2023 Media Day, discussing the ensuing season and more!

From team and individual pictures, social media shout-outs and video interviews, it is all there for the student-athletes to feel like a superstar. VYPE had its St. John XXIII 2023 Fall Media Day last month.

The Class 3A public school, wedged between historic powers La Marque, Texas City and Galveston Ball, has stolen the headlines in south Houston and the state of Texas.

DISTRICT 9-5A-DI Preseason football predictions

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.

VYPE’s Matthew Ogle caught up with Cypress Christian School Football Coach Kris Hogan at the VYPE CCS Fall 2023 Media Day, discussing the upcoming season and more!

VYPE caught up with Baytown Sterling Head Football Coach Robert Toomer at the VYPE Goose Creek CISD Fall 2023 Media Day, discussing the ensuing season and more!

VYPE caught up with Legacy Prep Football Coach Sam Oelschlegel at the VYPE Legacy Preparatory Christian Academy Fall 2023 Media Day, discussing the upcoming season and more!

El Campo hasn't lost a district matchup since the 2019-20 season and it doesn’t appear that will change this Fall.

The Washington Eagles return to the field fresh off the heels of their undefeated (7-0) district championship and subsequent appearance in the 2022 UIL playoffs.

Bellville was on a tear in 2022, racking up 11 consecutive victories before narrowly falling to Madisonville (9-3) in the Class 4A-DII Area Round. Regardless, the Brahmas will remain the bullies of their district as they aim to resurge into the playoffs.

VYPE caught up with Baytown Lee Head Football Coach Tim Finn at the VYPE Goose Creek CISD Fall 2023 Media Day about the season and more!

Last year, one of the biggest stories was Port Neches-Groves, who made it to the 5A State Championship game for the first time since 1999. The Indians finished as runner-ups to South Oak Cliff, but this year the Indians look ready for another State run.

There have been a countless number of siblings walk the hallways together over the years at Second Baptist School, further exemplifying the culture of the faith-based school. What is really special is when siblings get to work together in their respective sports, striving for success with their team… their extended family.

VYPE sat down for an exclusive interview with Willis 5-Star QB and Florida commit Derek Lagway Jr. at the VYPE Willis ISD Fall 2023 Media Day about the season and more!

Fort Bend Marshall has become a powerhouse in 5A Texas High School football, always in contention for a State Championship run and having athletes develop into college prospects.

Oak Ridge’s Justin Williams is the No. 1 linebacker in the country. With his senior season approaching, Williams has decided to make his commitment to Georgia.

After spending nearly two decades as the head football coach and eventual athletic director for Austin Regents, Beck Brydon has now taken the reins of the Eagles’ program as their new head coach moving forward.

The Woodlands alum Ethan Bonner was signed as a free agent out of Stanford during the NFL Draft and now heads to the Miami Dolphins after a solid Organized Team Activities (OTA) showing leading up the training camp.

“I took some time off to pray and focus on myself for three days and I just felt like through prayer Georgia was the right place for me,” Jonah-Ajonye said Thursday.

From team and individual pictures, social media shout-outs and video interviews, it is all there for the student-athletes to feel like a superstar. VYPE had its Fort Bend ISD 2023 Fall Media Day last week.

Junior Lou Lamar is coming off a stellar season in which he earned an all-state honorable mention for his efforts on Concordia Lutheran’s defense. His distinct adaptability makes him one of coach Willie Amendola’s most valuable assets on the turf.

While Class of 2024’s Karson Gordon powers the offense as the signal-caller, fellow senior Breylan Thompson has been the one commanding the Knights’ lock-down defense.

Xavier “Deebo” Atkins hails from "The Boot". He's a four-star LB and LSU-commit who moved from Jonesboro-Hodge High School in Louisiana to Summer Creek in January.

Hightower defensive back Kade Phillips has already made a splash this Summer picking up 10 offers this past week from the likes of Oregon, Houston, UTSA, Auburn, Utah, Penn State, Arkansas, Kansas, Purdue and Texas State.

AFTER NOT HAVING ENOUGH PLAYERS TO MAKE A FULL ROSTER A FEW SEASONS BACK, COACH JORDAN BLACK TOOK OVER THE FBCA FOOTBALL PROGRAM AND THE REST IS HISTORY.

Despite starting the season with a 3-4 record, Fort Bend Christian would subsequently win the next six games, including a 41-14 rebuttal to SBS in the Semifinals, en route to the school’s first TAPPS State Championship in their 42-30 victory against All Saints.

New Katy ISD athletic director Lance Carter joined VYPE’s Matt Malatesta to talk family, mentoring coaches and the “Katy Way” on VYPE’s Coaches Corner.

Despite competing in a tough division which features annual challengers – Port Arthur Memorial, Barbers Hill and Kingwood Park –Crosby proved to be a formidable opponent each week, finishing in the No. 4 spot with an overall record of 6-5 (5-3 in district) en route to a playoff appearance.

David Jackson has made history. The former Dulles assistant coach has been named the first-ever Crawford High School football coach and co-campus coordinator. Crawford is the most recently opened Fort Bend ISD school.

Amid the final weeks of the school year, as Concordia Lutheran Baseball is making moves in the postseason, and the Track team prepares for the TAPPS State Meet, ‘Sader Football stays active on the gridiron.

Kiandrea Barker transferred from Bebee, Arkansas to The Woodlands High School this Spring. He was the No. 1 prospect in Arkansas for the Class of 2025. Since moving, he has earned a Top 10 ranking in the Lone Star State.

District 13-6A has some of the quarterback in the country in Willis’ Derek Lagway Jr. (Florida Commit) and The Woodlands’ Mabrey Mettauer (Wisconsin Commit). But a new name has entered the chat. Class of 2026 Grand Oaks quarterback Grant Smith recently picked up his first offer from Texas A&M and looks the part. Could he be the next big thing to come out of Conroe ISD?

The future of Waller football is in good hands. After struggling in Year One, coach Marcus Mendoza is ready to prove the doubters wrong this upcoming Fall.

Shane Hanks, who has been a long-time assistant for the Falcons, was named the head coach, and the transition has been seamless as Foster remained consistent in their offseason and upcoming Spring practices.

A pair of 2024 football prospects from the same school earned an Under Armour All-American Game Invite last weekend during the Under Armour Underclassmen Report Camp at Planet Ford Stadium.

One of the most coveted jobs in all of Houston came open when David Raffield retired from his football post at Bridgeland High School.

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

After building and patrolling the sidelines as the head football coach and athletic director for Austin Regents for nearly two decades, Beck Brydon has taken the head football coaching position at Second Baptist School.

The Class of 2023 has signed and solidified their spots on collegiate team. Now, college coaches have turned their attention to the Classes of 2024, 2025 and 2026.

The Woodlands Highlanders reached the third round of the postseason in 2022, falling to eventual State Champ Duncanville in the playoffs.

The 2022 season was an exciting one that saw St. Pius X advance to the Regional Finals for the first time in four years.

The small town of Wallis, Texas was in for a treat as their Brazos Cougars football program enjoyed a stellar season this past Fall.

Despite missing out on the postseason this past Fall, there is plenty of upside for Willis High’s football program.

Athletes who excel in one sport in Texas high school athletics are hard to come by. Second Baptist’s JD Crisp is a star in two.

Even though FBCA won the TAPPS 5A-D2 State Championship this past fall, it doesn’t appear the champs will be slowing down anytime soon.

In an era of sports specialization at the high school ranks, Klein Collins senior, Ethan Wyatt, isn’t just a standout contributor for the Tigers’ Varsity Football and Basketball teams. He’s a star playmaker whether in sneakers or cleats.

Mabrey Mettauer is trading one “Red W” for another.

After attending games across the city during the regular season and checking out the players play in the playoffs, VYPE launches its Super 75 players in Greater Houston from the Class of 2023.

Concordia Lutheran has an up-and-comer, who is set to be under center for the next two years of Crusader football.

It was an Instant Classic this weekend as Duncanville knocked off North Shore 28-21 to capture the 2022 Class 6A DI UIL State Championship Game.

North Shore is on the cusp of returning to the UIL 6A State Championship for the fourth time in the last six years. The team that stands in their path is another state power, Austin Westlake, who they are set to face off against in the State Semifinals at Rice Stadium this Saturday.

Game 1 of the 2022 season for the Vipers and Game 15 ended the same way.....well almost. In Week 1 of the season the Vipers lost to Dripping Springs on a field goal as time expired. In Week 15, and with a ticket to state on the line, it was the Vipers turn to play the hero as Hayden Arnold for the Vipers kicked a 37-yard field goal as time expired to defeat the Katy Tigers 38-35 to send the Vipers to their first ever state championship.

The nation’s eyes will be on Willis, Texas (pop. 8,700) tomorrow as 5-Star QB DJ Lagway, Jr., will make his college decision live on ESPN in front of family, friends, teammates, coaches and his community.

Against all odds, the Logos Prep Lions flexed their resiliency against the favored Hill Country Christian, earning their first TAPPS Six-Man 1A State Championship.