In recent memory, the Mustangs have established themselves as a brand on the court, and given that both the men’s and women’s basketball programs are the reigning champs entering the 2023 season, it’s not hard to see how.

VYPE caught up with Cypress Christian School Girls Basketball Coach Daija Coleman at the Cypress Christian School 2023 Winter Media Day, discussing the upcoming season and more!

SINCE DONNING HER BLACK AND GOLD JERSEY, HASTINGS’ MELINDA WINSTON HAS BEEN AN INDISPUTABLE GAME-CHANGER.

VYPE caught up with Concordia Lutheran Basketball Coach Bill Honeck at the VYPE Concordia Lutheran 2023 Winter Media Day, discussing the upcoming season and more!

Given the tenacity Wheeler has displayed on the court in just two years of high school, the soon-to-be junior has already begun to bring in offers to play college ball -- most recently from Washington and Oral Roberts.

WHAT AN ADDITION JACE JEFFRIES WAS THIS SEASON TO THE CONCORDIA LUTHERAN HOOP TROUPE, ON AND OFF THE COURT. The St. Thomas-transfer fit right in with teammates Jesse Fuller and Howie Keene to lead to an undefeated district season and an Area Round appearance.

Neuhaus led the Crusaders on the hardwood earning a first-team, all-district nod as a junior. She is following in the footsteps of her older sister Jane Neuhaus, who was a star for the Crusaders and now plays at Concordia University-Nebraska.

While facing off against some fierce opposition, namely TWCA and Second Baptist School, FBCA was always on the precipice of the district title. The Eagles finished the regular season fourth in district and advanced to the Area Round of the TAPPS State Tournament.

Ella Ryan received the prestigious Golden Eagle Award this Spring. "It really means a lot,” she said. “It’s a leadership award that represents what it means to be a Second Baptist School Eagle. I really put my all into everything I do and try, and be an example not through words, but my actions.”

Veronica Johnson helped make Atascocita girls basketball a brand. She has been named the new head coach and co-athletic coordinator at Crawford High School -- then newest school in Fort Bend ISD.

There aren’t many teams in Texas that can match the elite level of play of Second Baptist School women’s basketball. Consistency is key on the court, and SBS has no trouble delivering on that on an annual basis.

Concordia Lutheran was a determined group, this Winter, on both the pitch and the hardwood. With the season finally wrapped up, it was time for TAPPS to dole out the private school props throughout the state of Texas, and as expected, several key figures of ‘Sader Nation Winter Athletics were credited with the season recognition they deserve.

“It’s nothing we aren’t used to,” HISD athletic director Andre Walker said. “We have done this many times before in HISD, but it’s just been different teams. Now it’s Booker T. Washington’s turn. The district really feeds off what basketball is doing right now, and I hope to be making this drive to State in a few months with soccer.”

Welcome to our feature - the Klein ISD Athletes of the Month - highlighting some of the best student-athletes in one of the proudest districts in the state of Texas. One girl and one boy will be selected each month representing the independent school district.

JALAND LOWE’S BASKETBALL ROOTS DATE BACK TO WHEN HE COULD FIRST BOUNCE A BALL.

For the first time since 1980, Pearland girls hoops will be returning to the UIL State Tournament this week.

It’s Regional Weekend for girls basketball as several Houston-area teams are vying to punch their ticket to the State Tourney.

It’s Final Four weekend for TAPPS girls and boys basketball.

Houston Christian won SPC girls basketball earlier this month and VYPE caught up with Mustang coach Ryan Bickham to talk about their back-to-back titles.

Second Baptist Girls Basketball has embodied consistency, in recent years. The fact that the Eagles haven’t lost a single district matchup since December 6, 2019 (46-37 v. LSA) is a testament to just how proficient this team is.

The No. 1 team in the Southwest Preparatory Conference, Houston Christian Basketball has capped off an incredible winter season with an SPC 4A Championship -- making a total of three for the program.

Seven Lakes basketball, once again, flexed its utter dominance to claim another seemingly inevitable playoff berth. No shocker there.

The basketball playoff crystal ball is coming into focus as district crowns are being handed out throughout the city.

Lutheran South girls basketball is on the cusp of returning to the postseason for the sixth consecutive season.

LSA Girls Basketball had their Senior Night in a District Game against Beaumont Kelly last Friday where the Pioneers won decisively 56-44 to fall to 8-2 in District with an upcoming matchup against TWCA on Friday.

LAMAR CONSOLIDATED’S NATHAN LEDET HAS SOME UNFINISHED BUSINESS.

THE FULSHEAR GIRLS’ BASKETBALL PROGRAM HAS REACHED THE POSTSEASON THE PAST THREE SEASONS AND MADE SCHOOL HISTORY IN 2021-22, GOING 24-10 OVERALL AND REACHING THE REGIONAL QUARTERFINALS.

Klein Forest Athlete Nadazia Simien has a presence.

The first round of nominees for the prestigious 2023 McDonald’s All American Games has been announced and 18 players total—5 boys and 13 girls—hail from the Greater Houston area.

Westbury Christian basketball is reaching the end of its regular season, currently holding the second-place spot in a challenging TAPPS 3A-District 5.

STEVE KRANTZ IS THE DEAN OF COACHES AT ROSEHILL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL, HAVING LED THE GIRLS’ BASKETBALL TEAM FOR NEARLY 20 YEARS.

VYPE caught up with Britney Johnson Head Coach Baytown Lee Girls Basketball at their VYPE Winter 2022 Media day talking about last year, up coming season and more!!

TIM HONEYCUTT BELIEVES IN SERVANT LEADERSHIP.

Concordia Lutheran basketball is enjoying an impressive start to their regular season, going 16-5 before beginning their district matchups, which will have a significant impact on postseason seeding.

The second half of the TAPPS basketball season is underway. With that, Legacy Prep’s girls’ basketball has its sights set on an imminent postseason run.

By Ray Meach

After an array of teams battled their way through the brackets of last week’s VYPE Holiday Invitational powered by Daspit Law -- one of the oldest high schools in the city won the title -- the Booker T. Washington Eagles a winner.

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.

VYPE caught up with Diamond Price Head Coach of Goose Creek Girls Basketball at their VYPE Winter 2022 Media day talking about last year, up coming season and more!!

VYPE caught up with the Second Baptist School girls basketball team at their VYPE Winter 2022 Media Day.

The H-Town basketball season has started and some teams are off to some hot starts taking down top opponents in the city and state.

Welcome to our feature - the Klein ISD Athletes of the Month - highlighting some of the best student-athletes in one of the most proud districts in the state of Texas. One girl and one boy will be selected each month representing the independent school district.

THE PRIVATE SCHOOL BASKETBALL LANDSCAPE IS VIBRANT IN THE GREATER HOUSTON AREA. THE EPISCOPAL KNIGHTS WON THE SPC CHAMPIONSHIP, WHILE CONCORDIA LUTHERAN REACHED THE TAPPS STATE FINAL AND THE WOODLANDS CHRISTIAN ACADEMY AND WESTBURY CHRISTIAN ADVANCED TO THE SEMIS. HERE ARE THE TEAMS WHO WILL CHALLENGE FOR THE GOLD BALL.

WITH THE DEPARTURE OF SEVERAL HIGH SCHOOL STARS TO THE NATIONAL BASKETBALL PREP SCHOOLS AND ACADEMIES, THE TITLE OF THE “KING OF THE COURT” IN HOUSTON IS WIDE OPEN FOR THE TAKING.

VYPE caught up with Scott Harmatuk Head Coach Of Klein Collins Boys Basketball at their VYPE Winter 2022 Media day talking about last year, up coming season and more!!

The Eagles of Second Baptist School have been so close to a TAPPS State Title the past few seasons under the direction of John Herndon.

HOUSTON HAS SOME OF THE BEST PRIVATE SCHOOL GIRLS’ BASKETBALL IN THE STATE OF TEXAS, MAYBE THE COUNTRY. HOUSTON CHRISTIAN WON THE SPC TITLE IN 2022 IN DOMINATING FASHION, GOING UNDEFEATED ON THE SEASON LED BY TWO OF THE TOP PROSPECTS IN THE LONE STAR STATE.

VYPE caught up with Christina Kurt Head Coach St. John XXIII Girls Basketball at their VYPE Winter 2022 Media day talking about last year, up coming season and more!! Check out the interview below!!

Despite falling to Fort Bend Christian Academy in the TAPPS State Semifinals, this young LSA volleyball team has plenty to look forward to next season. With talent all across the board, especially that of sophomore setter Kirra Musgrove, the future is bright for the Pioneers.

IT’S DIFFERENT BEING THE “HUNTED” VERSUS THE “HUNTER”.

Legacy Prep boys basketball team is hoping to build upon a “learning” year in 2022.

VYPE recently traveled out to Baytown, Texas for the Goose Creek CISD 2022 Winter Media Day to have all the fun a Media Day entails.

After narrowly losing in the State Championship last season, the girls’ basketball team from Legacy Preparatory Christian Academy is back with a “State Title or Bust” mentality.

Two VYPE Preseason Top 20 teams Summer Creek faced Cypress Creek in the McDonalds Invitational over the weekend.

VYPE recently traveled out to Eisenhower Ike High School for the Aldine ISD 2022 Winter Media Days having all the fun that a VYPE Media Day entails.

VYPE recently traveled out to Nimitz High School for the Aldine ISD 2022 Winter Media Days having all the fun that a VYPE Media Day entails.

VYPE recently traveled out to Legacy Preparatory Christian Academy for their 2022 Winter Media Day having all the fun that a VYPE Media Day entails.

VYPE recently traveled out to Klein for the Klein ISD VYPE Winter 2022 Media Day to take some photos, Hype Videos, and interview athletes having all the fun a Media Day entails.

VYPE recently traveled out to Klein for the Klein ISD VYPE Winter 2022 Media Day to take some photos, Hype Videos, and interview athletes having all the fun a Media Day entails.

VYPE recently traveled out to Westbury Christian for their 2022 Media Day having all the fun that a VYPE Media Day entails.

VYPE recently traveled out to the schools of Aldine ISD for their 2022 Winter Media Day having all the fun that a VYPE Media Day entails.

VYPE recently traveled out to Klein ISD for their 2022 Winter Media Day having all the fun that Media Days entail.

VYPE recently traveled out to Klein ISD for their 2022 Winter Media Day having all the fun that Media Days entail.

As Houston Christian’s star combo-guard Loghan Johnson prepares to make her college choice next week, the senior reflects on her basketball journey dating back over a decade.

Stratford High School 4-star Forward and Top 150 player in the country Keanu Dawes commits to Rice University over Texas, Texas A&M, Oklahoma State, BYU and Utah.

WORKING OUT THE DETAILS OF THE MORNING COMMUTE TO WORK IN THE BOZMAN HOUSE IS SIMPLE. IN THE MORNINGS, KAREN AND BRYAN BOZMAN GET INTO THE SAME CAR AND HEAD TO BRIDGE CITY HIGH SCHOOL.

No. 1 Atascocita Eagles

No. 2 Fort Bend Elkins Knights

No. 3 Katy Tompkins Falcons

No. 4 Westfield Mustangs

No. 5 Shadow Creek Sharks

No. 6 Clear Brook Wolverines

No. 7 Summer Creek Bulldogs

No. 8 Pearland Dawson Eagles

The Clear Brook Wolverines are read-hot coming out of the shoot.

HOUSTON - As Austin Benigni relished in the basketball world reacting to his news, The Woodlands Christian Academy senior in a special moment sat down with his grandfather.

By Ray Meach...

HOUSTON – As the Houston Private School Classic is gearing up for its second-ever tournament come December, Second Baptist School Athletic Director Mike Walker is already getting excited about the event and its growth.

HOUSTON - If you would have told D'Asia Thomas four years ago that in a single week she would receive offers to play college basketball at SMU, North Texas, Wichita State and Oklahoma State University - she wouldn't have believed you.

In a short period of time, Tigee Rideaux has become a hot basketball name in regional basketball circles.

HOUSTON - It was a moment that Charli Collier was destined for.

HOUSTON – Nancy Mulkey walking into the Cypress Woods High School gym is something that Virginia Flores vividly remembers.

HOUSTON - What a season it was for women's basketball in Houston. The city had Cypress Creek reach the Class 6A State Championship game for a second-straight year and reached the state tournament for the third time in four seasons. Cy Creek fell short of DeSoto but the numbers for the group are phenomenal. There was so much great talent in the city, so it's time to name the Public School All-VYPE teams. PLAYER OF THE YEAR: To be announced at 2021 VYPE AwardsCOACH OF THE YEAR: To be announced at 2021 VYPE AwardsTEAM OF THE YEAR: To be announced at 2021 VYPE AwardsAdFIRST TEAMRori Harmon, Cypress Creek (Texas)Kyndall Hunter, Cypress Creek (Texas)Kaley Perkins, Langham Creek (Oklahoma)Nya Threatt, Fort Bend DullesBre'Yon White, Shadow Creek (Oklahoma)Kaiya Wynn, Foster (Tennessee)SECOND TEAMAlicia Blanton, FosterTaylor Jackson, Cypress CreekBlake Matthews, AtascocitaKierra Merchant, SpringTierra Simon, Heights (Prairie View A&M)Crystal Smith, Tompkins (Tarleton State)THIRD TEAMGia Adams, Jersey Village (Tennessee State)Gracelynn Alvarez, Heights (UTEP)Saija Cleveland, Langham CreekHannah Humphrey, Lamar ConsolidatedAshlyn Jones, Klein OakJessica Lynn, BridgelandHONORABLE MENTIONAdNgozi Agoh, Grand OaksJasmin Allen, PearlandImani Avery, FosterAlexis Babineaux, WestfieldAbby Bala, Cinco RanchHeather Baymon, Langham CreekEnriqua Bellow, Deer ParkJustice Carlton, Seven LakesAli Diop, College ParkKaitlyn Duhon, Summer CreekEliya Ellis, Clear CreekRavyn Ellis, BellaireAleighyah Fontenot, Ridge PointTori Garza, New Caney(Oklahoma State)Kaidance Glenn, Klein OakGabrielle Hueter, MagnoliaLoghan Johnson, TompkinsNiyah Johnson, Clear SpringsTreanna Johnson, BrazosportKatelyn Kabrich, Tomball MemorialMicKayla Leftridge, New CaneyRaniyah Lewis, Oak RidgeAlazea Maldonado-Jackson, Houston SterlingJordyn Marshall, ManvelKylie Minter, Clear SpringsTia Mitchell, Cy LakesVictoria Moore, Fort Bend DullesTu'Myra Morant, La PorteRachel Okoye, George RanchBriana Perguero, Jersey VillageNicole Petrakovitz, Oak Ridge(Tarleton State)AdShanna Petty, WestsideKamari Portalis, Magnolia West(Houston)Takeiyah Price, Brookshire RoyalDai Dai Powell, Fort Bend DullesVictoria Rivera, DobieAshlynn Ryall, FriendswoodC'Andrea Scott-Garrett, KashmereR'Mani Taylor, Shadow CreekAbigail Tomaski, MemorialSamora Watson, Clear FallsRobin Whitehead, AtascocitaAmber Williams, Cypress SpringsDaNae Williams, Shadow CreekSavannah Wilson, Kingwood Park

The Woodlands Christian Academy successfully completed its jump up to TAPPS 5A by knocking off Fort Worth Christian 60-47 on Friday night at College Station High School for the program's seventh overall state championship. This marks the second-straight TAPPS State Championship for The Woodlands Christian Academy. "I think it's just our will to win," Benigni said. Ad"I think we knew that was going to be the 5A expectation, every playoff game is earned in 5A," Field said. After pulling off a 64-52 victory over TMI-Episcopal, the Warriors rolled past St. Mary's Hall High School, 72-57, and then defeated St. Michael's, 44-31, to reach the TAPPS 5A State Championship game for the first time.

After making it to the TAPPS 5A State Championship game and losing the starting five to graduation, heading into the 2020-2021 season, the outside expectations of Second Baptist School women's basketball may not have been high. Second Baptist School with just one senior gracing the roster, rumbled its way through the district slate and then the playoffs to play Southwest Christian School for the TAPPS 5A State Championship on Friday night at College Station High School. Despite a third-quarter rally fueled by Kate Marshall and company, Second Baptist School fell short, 54-40, ending its season as the TAPPS 5A State Runner-Up for a second-straight season. Just to make it to the state championship game, I'm so proud of my girls." AdThis trip to the TAPPS Final Four marked the fourth-straight trip for Second Baptist School and a second-straight run to the TAPPS State Championship game.

HOUSTON – When the charter bus pulls out of Beaumont United High School's parking lot later this week to head down I-10, David Green Jr. knows there will be a sea of gold and maroon. "I know it's going to be big, I don't know how big," Green said with a smile when asked about the sendoff. "[We've been talking about it] since the summer," United sophomore Wesley Yates said about going perfect. Beaumont United has been only playing sports for three seasons since it opened for the 2018-2019 season after Beaumont ISD combined Beaumont Central and Beaumont Ozen. To get to state, I told those kids I'm so proud of them because it is not easy getting to state.

For area TAPPS teams they are now just two wins away from hoisting that coveted wooden TAPPS State Championship trophy and claiming the spot as the best in Texas. The Woodlands Christian Academy vs St. Michael's Catholic Academy (BB)- Tuesday, March 9, at 6 p.m. at Bryan High SchoolWATCH LIVE: https://www.vype.com/vype-live-tapps-state-semifinal-boys-basketball-woodland-christian-vs-st-michaelsAdThe Woodlands Christian Academy is back in the TAPPS Final Four. The Warriors are seeking their 7th TAPPS State Championship (2020, 2018, 2012, 2011, 2009, 2008) and are the defending state champions. TAPPS 1ACovenant Academy vs Heritage School-FredericksburgIn TAPPS 1A, Convenant Academy out of Cypress will take on Heritage School out of Fredericksburg. It has taken three wins for each of these teams to get to the TAPPS Final Four.

HOUSTON - Huffman is heading to the UIL State Tournament. This marks the first trip to the UIL State Tournament for the Falcons in program history. "Our first game against Grand Oaks really set the tone for this season," Harvey said. From that game, Huffman rattled off 17-straight wins, not losing in November or December, and then suffered its lone loss of the season in district play to Hardin-Jefferson in January. Next up for Huffman is Boerne in the UIL Class 4A State Semifinals on Monday.

14 Summer Creek 52-51 to punch ticket to State Tournament in Instant ThrillerHOUSTON - All David Martinez knew is that his team needed to get a stop. Ad"My hat goes off to Summer Creek and Kenneth Coleman and his group. Summer Creek finishes the season with their best finish in school history by reaching the Regional Finals. It feels good, I have some super kids but my goal is to be a state champion. "I feel like this team is good enough to be a state champion."

From the little second and third graders running frivolously across the gym floor to the high schoolers who pull on the Second Baptist School jersey. An undefeated record in district play brought another district crown to Second Baptist School and a first-round bye in the 2021 TAPPS 5A Playoffs. "They have grown a lot," Herndon said. Ertan played a key role on the team in 2020 that made the run all the way to Waco. Second Baptist School faces Incarnate Word-Corpus Christi on Saturday in Victoria, Texas.

It is awards season! As area districts see their last playoff teams eliminated, it is then time to release the all-district accolades. District 21-6A released their teams for their girls' squads. Summer Creek made the deepest run of the four playoff teams reaching the Regional Semifinals. Check out below who took home the top awards for the 2020-2021 season.

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 Second Baptist women's basketball team is rolling. The Lady Eagles opened their pursuit of a return trip to the TAPPS 5A State Championship game on Tuesday in the Area Round against Providence Catholic. Second Baptist School was able to pull off a 65-47 victory to punch their ticket to the Regional Round. On Saturday, Second Baptist School is set to face Incarnate Word-Corpus Christi and with a win will return to the TAPPS Final Four. VYPE was on hand for the Lady Eagles' playoff opener, check out some of the highlights from the big win!

But for Daniel Trocquet and staff, they knew Hadnot was special from the first time he stepped on the court in Cypress Creek High School. "He really caught our attention not from what he said but what he does," Trocquet said. But just like Richards said and Trocquet confirmed, all of these numbers and big moments will not give Hadnot a big head. "He's a high-character kid, he's a workhorse but at the same time, he's very humble," Trocquet said. "He's a committed student, he's driven and he's told me many times he wants to play high-level basketball."

One of the bigger early games was Cypress Creek facing Fort Bend Travis at the Merrell Center. The Cougars haven't been to the Regional Quarters since 2003, while FB Travis has made deep playoff runs recently. The combination of DJ Richards and sophomore CJ Hadnot was just too much for FB Travis to overcome. Cypress Creek moves on to face Ridge Point, which defeated Bellaire 71-42 on Wednesday night. Full Area Round ScoreboardClass 6A Region IIIElkins 54, Memorial 40Heights 57, FB Bush 52Regional Quarterfinals: FB Elkins vs Heights (Sat.