This new mesh of a district brings together what was District 11-5A, 10-5A and 9-5A from the last two years.

Katy Paetow won its first state championship in 2021, lost its head coach, B.J. Gotte, to Pearland High School, and may still be better in 2022 because of one big transfer.

HOUSTON - The playoff field in boys basketball in the State of Texas got just a little bit smaller on Thursday night with the Area Round getting officially put in the books.

According to multiple sources within the Pearland and Katy independent school districts, Paetow head football coach/campus athletic coordinator B.J. Gotte is set to be hired for the same positions at Pearland High.

KATY—A big night for Paetow football on Wednesday evening invoked joyous remembrances and reflection on what was a bigger season for the Panthers.

HOUSTON - One of the many incredible stories from the UIL State Football Championships was Katy Paetow.

ARLINGTON - There are so many moments throughout a game.

Katy Paetow has won the first state championship in school history.

Our KPRC 2 & UTMB Health Athlete of the Week is Kole Wilson, a wide receiver at Katy Paetow!

In the school's fifth year of existence, Katy Paetow is now readying for an appearance in Texas' 5A Division I state championship football game.

Join our VYPE Live crews for these Texas High School Football match-ups on Friday, November 26:

HOUSTON - It was a night full of big scores and some thrilling finishes to close out the Area Round action on Friday night, leaving just a pair of Saturday games to close out the week.

It was the season-opener for Katy Paetow back on December 1 against Cypress Lakes and in the end, a 61-52 loss is what the Panthers would walk into the locker room with. "It lit a fire under us," Katy Paetow senior Everett Marlatt said. Ad"We have a state opportunity with this group." Even though Katy Paetow has been open for just a couple of years, the Panthers are senior-laden with six on the roster. Led by the likes of Everett Marlatt, Jayden McCullough, Khi Watkins, Greg Dunham, Kameron Spanburg and Brian McKnight, this senior group is leaving a legacy at Katy Paetow that will set the bar high for classes to come.

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.

The 2020 Texas High School Football season for Class 5A teams has officially begun! We have looked at it all and here are VYPE's newest Class 5A Top 10 for the City of Houston! 3 (4) Katy Paetow Panthers (2-0) Defeated Morton Ranch 38-35No. 7 (NR)La Porte (2-0) Defeated Clear Lake 27-3No. 10 (NR) Baytown Lee (2-0) Defeated Santa Fe 41-14Others to Watch: Fulshear, Montgomery, FB Kempner

The 2020 Texas High School Football season for Class 5A teams has officially begun! There were some districts that have not started just yet but nevertheless here are VYPE's newest Class 5A Top 10 for the City of Houston! 5 (5) Barbers Hill Eagles (0-1) Lost to Katy Paetow 21-20No. 9 (NR) Magnolia West (1-0) Defeated Brenham 48-28No. 10 (4) Friendswood (0-1) Lost to Summer Creek 49-21Others to Watch: Angleton Wildcats, Crosby Cougars, La Porte Bulldogs, Fulshear, New Caney, Porter, Baytown Lee

Despite the 2020 track and field season being cut short, there were still some amazing performances. VYPE has scoured the standings on MileSplit.com and have gathered the best of the best in each running category. Go crazy track nation and vote for the 2020 VYPE Houston Girls Jumper of the Year in this fan poll. The poll will close on Thursday, May 28 at 7 P.M! 2020 VYPE Houston Girls Jumper of the Year Fan Poll (Closes Thursday, May 28 at 7 p.m.)