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Coach J. D. Mayo by Garland Hancock Thirty years ago this fall, J.D. Mayo’s son Jason boarded a plane to Panama, a port of call that would launch a whirlwind, four-year, fourcity, international basketball career. The former Phillips University point guard had punched his ticket to the SURV YLD DQ DELOLW\ WR VHH WKH ÀRRU But it would soon become apparent that the 22-year-old Jason Mayo also had a keen eye for spotting talent. One pearl that the younger Mayo spotted early on arose from humble beginnings but now looms as
Able to excel as either a small forward or shooting guard, the 6-5 Hicks suits up for the Uruguay-based Hebraica Macabi of the Sudiamericana League. He spent 12 years playing professionally in Italy before splitting time with franchises in Mexico and Puerto Rico for a year and then signing with his current club in 2014. Although Jason Mayo did not arrive in Panama three decades ago with any preconceived notion of what the talent pool might be, he in no way attributes his discovery of Michael Hicks to serendipity. He and Hicks are both gym rats and grew intimately familiar with one another’s moves via league-related pickup games. Mayo then took it one step further and got to know Hicks personally. Through Hicks, Mayo next made the acquaintance of 6-9 Damian Kirkaldy, another impressive Panamanian percolating with raw talent.
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Islanders head coach Ronnie Arrow saw Michael Hicks and Damian Kirkaldy as players who could help jumpstart his upstart program, and the two friends welcomed the challenge. During the Panamanians’ WZR \HDU VWD\ 7$08 Corpus Christy miraculously played .500 ball, laying the foundation for an NCAA tourney invite just six years later. Hicks proved particularly impactful, averaging 26.7 points per JDPH DV D VHQLRU VHFRQG in the nation only to Centenary’s 5RQQLH 0F&ROOXP 7KDW ¿QDO \HDU DOVR VDZ +LFNV JUDE rebounds per game and hit 58.2 perFHQW IURP WKH ¿HOG +H VFRUHG points altogether, a total that ranked ¿IWK DPRQJ ' VFRUHUV Kirkaldy shared the limelight, contributing 8.6 points and 5.7 rebounds per game. More importantly, though, Hicks and Kirkaldy wound up furthering WKHLU HGXFDWLRQ DQG IRUHYHU EX྾HULQJ themselves from the Panamanian SRYHUW\ WKDW KDG SUHYLRXVO\ GH¿QHG their lives.
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now he splits time between training sessions and mentoring kids. In fact, each week for the last seven years Mayo has trekked up to the Oklahoma-Texas border town of Nocona 7H[DV WR WHDFK WKH IXQGDPHQWDOV RI basketball to a group of 40 kids ages 5 to 10. ³,WœV VRPHWKLQJ , VWDUWHG GRLQJ when dad was coaching Nocona, DQG ,œYH MXVW NHSW DW LW ´ 0D\R VD\V ³,WœV UHDOO\ FRRO ZKHQ \RX KDYH WKH chance to do something you truly love, and I especially enjoy working with the younger kids because they UHDOO\ DUH MXVW VWDUWLQJ WR GHYHORS ´ Likewise, Jason’s dad, this magazine’s eponym, continues to consume each day trying to make a GL྾HUHQFH LQ WKH OLIH RI HYHU\ DWKOHWH KH HQFRXQWHUV (QWHULQJ KLV WKLUG VHDson coaching at Joshua High School, J.D. Mayo, a future hall of famer,
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player to jump straight into the NBA from high school. Miles, now in his third year with the Indiana Pacers, has also played with the Utah -D]] DQG WKH &OHYHODQG &DYDOLHUV As a Skyline senior, Miles netted selection to the both the McDonald’s All-American and Parade All-American teams. The Texas Association of Basketball Coaches also selected him as the state’s top player in 2005. Miles has since joined Johnson and Jason Mayo as the only Skyline players to have their jerseys retired; and in 2011, Skyline similarly paid tribute to J.D. Mayo by naming its new gym after him. ³,¶YH EHHQ EOHVVHG ´ VD\V WKH HOGHU 0D\R ³/LNH P\ VRQ , NQHZ HDUO\ LQ OLIH WKDW , ZDQWHG the opportunity to impart life skills to young men; and 40 years later, I’m still doing what I love. I really do wake up every day thinking it’s D JUHDW GD\ WR EH DOLYH ´
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Joe Lombard Continuing to Raise the Bar by Garland Hancock Joe Lombard this past summer added yet another page to his ever-growing legacy. On June 11, the coach of Canyon High's Lady Eagles was inducted into the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame in Knoxville, Tennessee. Lombard attended the induction ceremony wearing a tux, a throwback to his early days. That is when, while coaching the Nazareth Swiftettes, he would show up at the state tournament dressed to the nines – wearing a penguin suit while courtside. Eventually, Lombard segued into his now iconic sweaterwear, a look he has fashioned for some 30 years. Although over time he has built up quite a sweater collection, he likes to keep his game-day rotation very simple. In fact, it would be ideal, in his mind, if he never had to wear but one sweater per season. After all, such a fashion statement would reflect perfection. Unless a sweater must be retired due to repeat washings, Lombard will typically wear the same one game after game after game … in other words, until his team loses. And Lombard’s teams rarely lose. One time during the early 90s, though, Lombard's sweater superstition left him a little embarrassed and, to this day, a prime target for good-natured ribbing from family and friends. As his wife Babs tells it, Joe got in a bit of a hurry one evening and grabbed the first sweater in a stack of several. It was a new one – a diamond-patterned Argyle. Joe had never worn it before; but it was right after Christmas, and with only basketball on his mind, he absent-mindedly determined that the sweater had been gifted to him. It had been gifted all right, but rather to his wife Babs. “I had a hair appointment that day and got to the gym a little late,” Babs recalls. “When I walked in, I could not believe it. There Joe was wearing my sweater.” When told of his mistake, the affable Lombard just grinned … a little red-faced for having worn women’s attire, but more concerned that he could not wear the sweater again. After all, his Lady Eagles had won handily over Perryton. A new sweater streak had for all practical purposes begun. Lucky sweaters notwithstanding, Lombard has never needed anything more than his knowledge of the game and his people skills to amass Texas’ largest collection of golden hardware. In 38 years of coaching, he has now won 18 state titles – 12 at Canyon and six at Nazareth, the school where he launched his coaching career in 1978. No other Texas basketball coach – boys or girls -- has won more than seven (girls coach Cathy Self-Morgan).
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Joe Lombard – the “Coach with the Golden Touch” -- now ranks as one of only nine high school coaches nationwide to be inducted into the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame. His fellow Class-of-2016 inductees comprise The University of Oklahoma coach Sherri Coale, former Missouri State University guard Jackie Stiles, Olympic gold medalist Natalie Williams, longtime official June Courteau and the late AAU administrator Bill Tipps. With Lombard's induction, Texas now has two high school coaches in the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame. The other is Granbury native Leta Andrews, a 2010 inductee. Andrews has stockpiled more wins – 1,416 – than any basketball coach of either gender at any level. But with 1,261 wins, Lombard is closing in on Andrews' once-thought-to-be unreachable record. Andrews coached for 52 years before retiring in 2014. The 63-year-old Lombard has now coached 38 seasons and has yet to pause long enough to even consider retiring. Lombard’s winning percentage currently stands at .915. If he maintains status quo, he would break Andrews’ record sometime during the 2022-23 season – probably a month or two before turning 70. “Right now I am having a lot of fun,” Lombard says. “And as long as it’s still fun, I’ll keep coaching. But I’m sure not thinking about any records.” Not only is Lombard approaching the all-time win mark, his .915 winning percentage soars above some of the greatest to ever don a whistle. University of Tennessee’s
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Clockwise top left: Joe Lombard and his wife Babs; Wall’s girls coach Tate Lombard (Joe’s son); Grapevine’s girls coach Lindy Slagle (Joe’s daughter); Joe poses with his parents Dorothy and Joseph Lombard.
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trail-blazing women’s coach Pat Summitt won at a clip of .841, and Lombard's coaching hero, UCLA's John Wooden, wrapped up his legendary career at .804. Duke’s Coach K, Mike Krzyzewski, enters the fall with a .765 winning percentage, and former Indiana Hoosier and Texas Tech Red Raider Bob Knight boasts a .706 percentage that impresses but lags significantly behind Lombard’s. Some might argue such comparisons involve apples and oranges, but those that have spent time with Lombard in teaching situations would beg to differ. Former Texas Tech coach Marsha Sharp — a 2003 inductee into the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame whose winning percentage is .744 — routinely solicits Lombard’s assistance with her summer camps. In fact, Lombard first heard of his selection to the Hall from Sharp. “I just thought Marsha was calling about another camp,” Lombard recalls. “The news was a total shock to me. It’s the last thing I expected.” So what exactly sets Lombard apart from the pack? What explains a .915 winning percentage? “As a coach myself, I am still trying to figure out what his magic recipe is,” says Lombard's daughter Lindy Slagle, who now serves as the head coach of Grapevine’s Lady Mustangs. Lindy played for one of her dad’s two undefeated Canyon teams – the 1996 squad that went 32-0. She then went on to star at Midwestern State University, becoming that school's first All-American. “I think the biggest reason he is so successful,” Slagle says, “is because he absolutely loves what he does. Coaching is his passion … his purpose in life. He can’t wait to get to work in the morning.” Lindy’s brother Tate, the head coach of Wall’s Lady Hawks, agrees. “He definitely enjoys what he does, and a big part of that is
that he loves to learn,” says Tate, who, like his sister Lindy, followed up his hoops career at Canyon with four years of playing at a high level for Midwestern State. And now, just like dad, Tate is demonstrating championship form as a coach. In only five years helming Wall's Lady Hawks, Tate has already won two state titles and looks to have his program primed for even more hardware in the years to come. “I'm still learning,” Tate says, “but so is my dad … He recently told me, ‘I feel like I’m just starting to figure everything out.’ As much as he knows about basketball, he is still a student of the game, always looking to pick up something new.” Joe’s wife Babs – herself a former coach, who, like son Tate and her legendary husband, has won a state title -- says Joe approaches each season like a brand new puzzle. Some of the pieces may be the same, but he takes great joy, Babs says, in figuring out how all the pieces – especially the new ones -might best fit together. “I would agree with that,” Joe says. “I think I enjoy the journey as much as anything. I like the day-in-day-out preparation -- planning the practices, getting ready for a big game.” “I see coaching as my Calling,” he adds. “And it’s a real blessing that the career God has allowed me to pursue happens to also be something I enjoy so much.” During his formative years, though, Lombard never even considered a career in coaching. He did, however, fall in love with all things sports; and from the sixth grade on, basketball certainly held center court. The middle of three kids, Lombard grew up smack dab in the middle of America's Heartland – the quintessentially AllAmerican cultural hub of Fort Wayne, Indiana. His brother Max is nearly four years older, and his sister Laura is about five years younger. As avid sports fans, his parents Joseph
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and Dorothy Lombard enthusiastically supported Max, Joe and Laura in all their myriad athletic endeavors. Joe's dad Joseph spent a career as a train conductor with the Pennsylvania Railroad, and Joe fondly remembers the time he and his dad took a cross-country train trip to watch USC play the Fighting Irish in the Rose Bowl. “My dad had just returned from World War II, and we were big Notre Dame fans,” Lombard says. “(That trip) is the type thing you never forget.” Lombard also grew up watching Chicago White Sox baseball and cheering on the Cleveland Browns. And when basketball season tipped, he was all about the Jerry West-led Los Angeles Lakers. But it was actually Fort Wayne's North Side High School Legends that turned Lombard into a helpless basketball junkie. At the time, he was just a skinny 12-year-old, but one nonetheless convinced that he had just discovered his lifelong passion. The year was 1965, and North Side had just advanced to Indiana's state tournament. Better yet, the tournament was televised, and that is what hooked the impressionable sixth grader that was Joe Lombard. He remembers being mesmerized by the palpable energy emanating from the screen. “Those tournament games,” Lombard recalls, “would draw about 10,000 fans while the Fort Wayne Pistons (an NBA franchise that would later relocate to Detroit) were drawing only around 2,500. I knew that was something I wanted to be a part of.” And a lanky but athletic Lombard would, as a junior, indeed become part and parcel to North Side High's meteoric rise to number two in state. Unfortunately, the Legends just missed advancing to the state tournament and a return to TV, losing instead in the finals of what Indiana refers to as the “semi-state” round of the playoffs. Then, in Lombard’s senior year, North Side got sent home even earlier, losing to the buzz saw that was Washington High, a basketball power out of East Chicago, Indiana. Washington's lineup included Junior Bridgeman, who went on to star for the Milwaukee Bucks; Tim Stoddard, an eventual headliner for North Carolina State University's basketball team and, later, a journeyman pitcher in major-league baseball; and Pete Trgovich, who went on to lead UCLA to two national titles in basketball. “Yeah, that was a tough draw,” says Lombard, who, in his final year at North Side, made Indiana's prestigious all-state team as an honorable mention. He also exceled in cross country and track throughout junior high and high school, but those sports proved to be only primers for the first basketball practice each October. And so it was that upon graduation Lombard started looking for where he might be able to keep playing hoops. Another famed sweater-wearer, Bob Knight, the then head coach of Army, sent Lombard recruiting correspondence in the fall of 1970 (Lombard’s senior campaign). But “The General” would sign on to coach Indiana University in 1971 and wound up never extending North Side’s number 33 a bona fide offer. So the 6-3 Lombard pledged his allegiance to Defiance College, an Ohio school less than an hour from home. And soon thereafter, Wayland Baptist coach Bob Clendaniel – a
recruiter with Indiana ties – offered Lombard a better opportunity. So without much deliberation, Fort Wayne’s native son packed his bags for Plainview, Texas -- home to the Wayland Baptist Pioneers. The move would prove most fortuitous. For there in Plainview, Lombard would hook up – thanks to an athletics secretary – with Jeanne “Babs” Tatum, a basketball player from Winks (Texas) and the reigning Miss Wayland beauty queen. Babs played basketball for Wayland’s JV women's team – known as the Queen Bees – her freshman year. She then, already aspiring to a career in coaching, quit the team so she could instead coach the Queen Bees her sophomore year. When Babs and Joe hooked up, though, she was on hiatus from basketball. Her spare time during her final two years of college was mainly relegated to performing in a Christian vocal ensemble … and getting to better know her future husband. “For our first date, we decided to go out for dinner after one of his games,” Babs recalls. “So I am there in the stands watching him play; and during a timeout in the second half, he winks at me. I was kind of flattered, but I was also wondering ‘What have I gotten myself into?’ He later told me he was just letting me know that they had the game under control. 'Yeah, right,' I thought.” In Joe Lombard's defense, always maintaining control has come to silhouette his success. He is a passionate teacher, an eager student and an unflappable leader. Under pressure, he epitomizes the clichéd, but apt “Joe Cool” persona, and win or lose, his demeanor never waivers. “We have been married 41 years, and I have never seen him come unglued,” says Babs, who said “I Do” in 1975, just a couple years after she and Joe launched their cut-rate courtship at Plainview’s Pizza Hut. Con nued on
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Joe Lombard from p. 17 Quotes abound describing Joe Lombard as an even better person than he is a coach. Moreover, Canyon’s legendary coach has a national rep for being not only even-tempered, but also being genuinely congenial on and off the court. Which begs the question how can someone so nice – someone who is the antithesis of the legendary coach who once recruited him -- be so successful coaching? “I think I could have played for Bob Knight,” says Lombard. “One of the all-time greatest coaches?,” Lombard reminds. “Someone who could show you how to win? Yeah, I think I would have loved that (playing for Knight).” Maybe so, but it is doubtful whether any of Knight’s personality would have transferred to Lombard’s. “When I need to be tough, I can definitely get there,” Lombard contends. “But nowadays, I don’t think there’s any benefit to brow-beating or playing mind games.” “I treat practice like it’s a classroom,” Lombard adds. “I expect my players to focus on what I am trying to teach. In that respect, I am a tough-nosed teacher and demand that my players be fundamentally sound ... “I would say more players than not come in without being all that competitive. For them, there’s an adjustment to what I expect. I would like to think that no one works any harder than we do. “At the same time, I don’t want to in any way turn kids away from basketball. I want them to enjoy the game and have a great high school experience … And to learn as much as they possibly can. If they are anything like me, the more they learn, the more they are going to enjoy the experience no matter how much work is involved.” Lombard's daughter Lindy says her dad was always tough as a coach but never demeaning to players. “I never remember him doing anything other than kick maybe a water bottle out of frustration,” Slagle says. “Once he bounced the ball real hard to make a point, and it wound up knocking out an old ceiling tile. But that's about it.” However, there was -- a few years after Lindy graduated -the clipboard incident. Canyon had just dominated the Ralls Lady Jackrabbits in the first half but allowed a bucket just before intermission. That doubled Ralls’ point total from two to four. The Lady Eagles went into the locker room feeling pretty good about nearly shutting out their opponent, but Lombard saw an opportunity to make a point on maintaining focus. Unbeknownst to the players, their coach had stripped the tape off his already-cracked clipboard. Then, right at the
perfect moment, he threw the clipboard down, causing it to instantly shatter. A calculated detonation perhaps, but he had everyone’s attention. In fact, the players were not budging, even to wipe the sweat that was once again beading. Little did they know coach was not quite as upset as it appeared. Premeditated outbursts aside, though, Lombard's disposition is such that some say losing to someone so likable is not the worst thing in the world. Do not, however, count his wife among that group. As a coach, she hated nothing more than losing to her husband. After all, in the beginning, Babe kind of showed Joe the ropes. After graduating from college, the former Miss Wayland traded her crown for a whistle and, in the fall of 1974, became the head coach of Class 1A Hale Center, a school located just 15 minutes southwest of Plainview. Meanwhile, Joe, still two years away from graduating with a degree in business administration, kept playing ball, going to class and, of course, meeting Babs for romantic rendezvous at Pizza Hut. Then, in 1975, after Joe graduated from Wayland, he and Babs tied the knot. And with business degree in tow, Joe Lombard became a part owner of and full-time shoe salesman for Cleveland Athletics, a sporting goods venture with stores in both Plainview and Lubbock. But before long, Joe found himself spending more and more time helping Babs run Hale Center's practices and learning from her in the process. “If not for Babs, I would have never gotten involved in coaching,” Lombard says. Which is to say that Lombard believes God worked through Babs in leading him to his ultimate “Calling.” Nazareth, a small Class B school located 45 minutes northwest of Plainview, hired Lombard to helm its girls program beginning in the fall of 1978. It proved to be a rather inauspicious beginning for Lombard as his squad, the Swiftettes, opened the season with a road loss — albeit it one tightly contested — to Hartley. “That was a long bus ride home,” recalls Lombard. “I was not quite sure what I had gotten myself involved in.” But spirits were lifted soon thereafter when Lombard's Swiftettes got the best of his wife's Hale Center Lady Owls, 32-31. Unlike so many of her coaching peers, Babs did not find the agony of defeat to be lessened by the good-naturedness of Nazareth's coach. “He stalled down the stretch,” Babs bitterly recalls. “There
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says. “He not only helped me get better as a player, but watching his teams – even when they were beating us – gave me a lot to think about and work on.” When Canyon won its first state championship under Lombard in 1992, success began to snowball. Under his watch, the Lady Eagles have now won 12 state titles and finished as runner-up to the title on four other occasions. Canyon had already won six state titles prior to Lombard’s arrival; so with the addition of the 12 on his watch, Canyon now totals 18. No 5A school has won more. And only one UIL school – in any classification – has bettered that mark. Ironically, that would be Nazareth, who checks in with 20 state titles.
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was nothing we could do. It was very frustrating, and I hated losing.” What Babs could do, though, is beat Joe home after the game and lock the front door. And just in case that did not send enough of a message, she left a dog house out front for him to sleep in. Domestic calm eventually returned, though, and Babs and Joe led their respective squads to state titles in the spring of 1979, which again, all transpired in what marked Lombard’s coaching debut. “That was a magical year,” Joe says. “Our two team busses literally followed one another all the way to Austin. The only difference was that mine had a nun in it as a chaperone.” Lombard coached the Swiftettes to six state titles in seven seasons (1978-85). The one year his Swiftettes did not win the title (1982-83) was followed by two seasons (1983-84, ’84-85) of undefeated perfection (a combined record of 68-0). In fact, Lombard almost won four state titles during those two seasons because he agreed to double up and coach Nazareth’s boys as well. While the perfect Swiftettes won back-toback gold in 1984 and ’85, Nazareth’s boys, the Swifts, also advanced to the state-title game in each of those two seasons. The Swifts came up just short in their championship bouts; but during Lombard’s brief two-year stint as their coach, they managed to go 61-9 for a most impressive winning percentage of .871. The sample size may be small but still serves to legitimately question the notion that coaching success cannot necessarily be extrapolated across gender lines. In 1979, one year after her husband's successful transition from business to basketball, Babs – to this day the only coach to win a girls basketball title at Hale Center – opted to quit coaching. Although she had just taken Hale Center's Lady Owls to the mountaintop and had, for much of her life, dreamt of being a coach, she had a good out. She was pregnant with her and Joe's daughter. And besides, she figured, the extra time would allow her to focus on her other love – teaching English. Meanwhile, Joe was just setting his legacy in motion. And after seven seasons of what he describes as “paradise” in Nazareth, he signed on with Canyon – his current school – in 1985. Lombard did not, however, land his first state title with Canyon until eight years in. Ironically, Lombard's biggest road block proved to be Dean Weese, a coach who had once proved most helpful. When Lombard played for Wayland Baptist, Weese, who in 1973 succeeded the legendary Harley Redin as head coach of Wayland's women's team, noticed a hitch in Joe's shot and suggested a correction. Always receptive to new knowledge, Lombard adjusted his mechanics, and the change ultimately paid dividends. But when the two met up again more than a decade later, Weese – often referred to as the “father of girls basketball” in the Texas Panhandle -- was coaching at Levelland HS. And this time around, he proved less than altruistic as Levelland repeatedly gave Lombard’s early Canyon teams fits during the postseason. “Coach Weese taught me so much along the way,” Lombard
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No Lombard team – either in Nazareth or Canyon – has ever missed the playoffs. And Lombard’s four undefeated squads – Nazareth (1983-84; 1984-85), Canyon (1995-96; 2010-11) – certainly reflect the consistency in purpose that has allowed for such an extended postseason run. In fact, Lombard’s 38-0 2010-11 squad earned him MaxPreps' National Coach of the Year award. But Canyon's 32-1 2002-03 team is generally thought to be Lombard’s best. Pollsters ranked that squad number one in the nation, and Lombard went on to be named the 2003 national coach of the year by USA Today and the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association. Lombard was inducted into the Texas Basketball Hall of Fame in 2007 and the Texas Girls Coaches Association Hall of Fame in 2008. Then, in 2015, he received the prestigious Morgan Wooten Lifetime Achievement Award, which the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame gives to recognize excellence in coaching at the high school level. Lombard's “Calling” has netted scholarships for more than 100 players, including 10 who went on to play Division I college ball. Among that mix are current Texas Tech University head coach and former Tech player Candi Whitaker, and two McDonald's All-Americans (Brooke Baughman and Kalee Carey), both of whom played on Lombard's 2003 team. Baughman went on to play for Texas Tech while Carey suited up for The University of Texas and, later, West Texas A&M Con nued on
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This perimeter gem’s most impressive move is a left-handed crossover that buckles defenders at the knees. His patented goto-the-basket spin move dizzies opponents as well. The 6-3, 185-pound McNeil HS standout, D྾HFWLRQDWHO\ NQRZQ DV ³9- ´ can play either guard spot but KDV D VFRUH ¿UVW PHQWDOLW\ DQG LV most comfortable in his role as 0F1HLOœV RSWLRQ RQ R྾HQVH %DLOH\ EHQH¿WV IURP DQ H[FHOOHQW gene pool. His father, Victor Sr., played wide receiver for the PhilDGHOSKLD (DJOHV DQG .DQVDV &LW\ &KLHIV and his mom, Tonja Buford-Bailey, is a former Olympic hurdler. Bailey Jr. consistently knocks 20
Jarred Vanderbilt’s strengths are his versatility and athleticism. The 6-8, left-handed forward from Victory Prep can run with the best in the country and is equally comfortable using his varied bag RI WULFNV WR ¿QLVK ZLWK SDQDFKH RU using his innate ability to see the HQWLUH ÀRRU DQG VHW XS D VWUHDNLQJ teammate for a wide-open look. When Vanderbilt does drive the lane, he does so with purpose. He’s rarely out of control and QHDUO\ DOZD\V ¿QLVKHV SOD\V around the rim with touch. VanGHUELOW LV TXLFN R྾ KLV IHHW DQG that certainly is a key factor in his high rebound totals. He is espeFLDOO\ H྾HFWLYH RQ WKH R྾HQVLYH
down his mid-range jumper but still needs to up his shooting percentage a little beyond the arc. For the most part, the state’s top perimeter player is a rhythm shooter. He likes to bounce the ball a couple of times before ¿ULQJ +H PLJKW EH EHWWHU VHUYHG at the next level to become a little more comfortable catching and shooting. And there is room to get a little better as a ball handler and passer. But Bailey runs the ÀRRU OLNH D WKRURXJKEUHG DQG his natural athleticism certainly has his arrow pointed in the right GLUHFWLRQ QRW RQO\ RQ R྾HQVH EXW also on defense as he patrols the perimeter as well as any of Texas’ elite guards.
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glass where he is able to consistently log garbage points. At 210, Vanderbilt will be asked to put on a few pounds as he transitions into college. He will also need to develop a little more consistency with his mid-range jumper. Vanderbilt ranks 23rd nationally RQ WKH (631 7RS OLVW EXW his ability to score in a variety of ways and his aggressiveness at ERWK HQGV RI WKH ÀRRU PDNHV KLP a player whose stock could rise quickly at the next level. Throw in a high basketball IQ, and it becomes quite clear why Vanderbilt is the top all-around talent in Texas this season.
2 Victor Bailey Where Next? Bailey has committed to the Oregon Ducks. He joins two other elite players to give Oregon the nation’s eighth-best recruiting class, DFFRUGLQJ WR (631 -RLQLQJ KLP QH[W IDOO RQ the roster will be recruits Troy Brown Jr., a 6-7, 215-pound power forward from Centennial HS in Las Vegas, and Abu Kigab, a 6-6, SRXQG VPDOO IRUZDUG IURP 3UROL¿F 3UHS in St Catherines, Canada.
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Savion Flagg, a 6-7, 200-pound small forward from $OYLQ +6 R൵HUV D YDULHG VNLOO set from his position out on the wing. He is an opposing coach’s nightmare because he’s next to impossible to match up against. Savion Flagg The athletic big man can go coastWhere Next? to-coast on the break or can prove Savion will be an Aggie next season; bu beH൵HFWLYH VODVKLQJ WR WKH ULP LQ WKH fore signing with Texas A&M on Sept. 14, he half court. He is an equal-opporcertainly had fun with all the attention he got tunity ball-handler with an ability DV RQH RI WKH QDWLRQ¶V WRS UHFUXLWV (LJKWHHQ other schools curried his favor. Left at the al- to humble defenders by going WDU DUH &RORUDGR &UHLJKWRQ )ORULGD *HRUJLD either left or right. And while Flagg certainly has plenty of size Tech, Houston, Kansas State, LSU, Mito bang down low on the boards, ami-Florida, Nebraska, Nort Car9lina State, Northwestern, Oregon. Pittsburg, Purdue, he also has plenty of zip and TCU, Txas, Virginia Tech and Wake Forest. wherewithal to chase down long
0DUFXV *DUUHWW KHDGV WKH ¿HOG RI 7H[DV SRLQW JXDUGV JUDGuating this spring. Skyline’s 6-5, 180-pound, heady signal-caller H[XGHV FRQ¿GHQFH +H UHDOO\ doesn’t care how he will beat you. He only knows that he will. If he has an open look, he won’t hesitate to pull the trigger. But he would just as soon facilitate as score. Like all great point guards, *DUUHWW QHYHU IRUFHV WKH LVVXH +H VFDQV WKH ÀRRU TXLFNO\ DQG WKHQ takes whatever the opponent is willing to give. If he’s matched up with a smaller guard, he’ll drive the lane. If he’s up against someone his size or bigger, he’ll anchor them to the perimeter via ball
VFUHHQV GULEEOH KDQGR൵V RU VSRW up jumpers. As one scout opines, ³+H KDQGOHV WKH EDOO ZLWK SXUSRVH ´ +LV GHIHQVH LV PXFK PRUH ambiguous. To become an elite SRLQW JXDUG LQ FROOHJH *DUUHWW ZLOO likely need to rev his motor a little DW WKH RWKHU HQG RI WKH ÀRRU ZKHUH he tends to come out of his stance early and is slow to help out on the weak side. Scouts also hope his 6-5 frame will translate into more rebounds next year. AthletiFDOO\ *DUUHWW LV RQH RI WKH QDWLRQ¶V premier recruits. However, he still has quite a bit of work to do if he’s going to realize his full potential.
rebounds on the perimeter. With his feet set, Flagg is more than capable of knocking down an open three, so defenders are ill-advised to sag. Flagg is still catching up KLV GHIHQVH ± ERWK RQ DQG R൵ WKH EDOO ± ZLWK KLV R൵HQVH EXW KH has made great strides defending wings on either side of the court. The only slight knock on Flagg is that he tends to press a little when things don’t go his way early on. If he can learn to better maintain a sense of discipline and not get so riled by his own mistakes, he has all the tools to make an immediate impact at the next level.
4 Marcus Garrett Where Next? *DUUHWW HQGHG VSHFXODWLRQ HDUO\ ± RQ $XJ 1 to be exact – by signing with perennial powerhouse Kansas. Thirteen other schools VKRZHG LQWHUHVW LQ *DUUHWW UXQQLQJ WKHLU UHVSHFWLYH R൵HQVHV $OVR LQ WKH KXQW ZHUH %D\lor, Connecticut, Iowa State, Kansas State, Oklahoma State, Oregon, Richmond, SMU, TCU, Texas, Toledo, The University of Texas at San Antonio and Virginia Tech.
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Jase Febres, a 6-5, 180-pound VKRRWLQJ JXDUG IURP :HVW¿HOG HS, has evolved into one of the state’s better deep threats. Febres showcased his range this past summer while playing on the AAU circuit. He had already Jase Febres EHJXQ WR UHFHLYH R྾HUV EXW DIWHU Where Next? scouts saw how much progress Jase Febres committed to Texas on Sept. 30 he made playing select ball, the after, only the night before, thinking he would UHFUXLWPHQW SURFHVV LQWHQVL¿HG sign with Baylor. His buddy, Royce Hamm Febres plays long and, at 6-5, will D SRXQG SRZHU IRUZDUG IURP have no problem getting plenty of Aldine), had already committed to Texas and good looks on the perimeter next certainly played a role in Febres’ decision. IDOO %XW :HVW¿HOGœV DWKOHWLF WZR Febres, Hamm and signee Jericho Sims, a guard is far from one-dimensional 6-8 forward from Minnesota, provide Texas ZKDW (631 QDWLRQDOO\ UDQNV DV WKH IRXUWK EHVW when it comes to shot selection. (DUOLHU LQ KLV FDUHHU KH EXLOW D Class-of-2017 recruiting class. reputation as someone who was
T.J. Starks, a 6-2, 185-pound guard from Lancaster HS, can play at the point, but is more naturally inclined to nail down the two slot. Starks has a smooth stroke IURP WKH RXWVLGH DQG R྾HUV D physicality not often seen around the perimeter. He loves to pick and pop but doesn’t mind getting down and dirty either. As a slasher, he has the strength to keep you on his hip all the way to the rim. A lot of defenders, though, are left in chase mode via Starks’ GHFHSWLYHO\ TXLFN ¿UVW VWHS ,Q LVRlation situations, he is as good as WKH VWDWH KDV WR R྾HU %XW LI KH LV to reach his full potential playing
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more apt to attack the rim than position himself for a catch-andshoot at the three-point line. And he certainly turned heads this past summer with an ability to muscle in on the boards at either end of WKH ÀRRU 6FRXWV DOVR QRWH KLV XQcanny knack for being in the right place at the right time. In other words, he moves well without the ball. This season Febres will focus on becoming a better ball-handler. He will also look to shore up his adroitness as an on-ball defender. If he can add a better handle and a little more D to an already abundant skill set, he will likely log prime-time minutes at the next level.
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at spotting open teammates. It will also behoove Starks to pay a little more attention on the defensive end. He has the frame and toughness to be a strong defender, but he needs to work on keeping his man in front of him and not JHWWLQJ EHDW Rŕľľ WKH GULEEOH
Starks had a long list of suitors; but when it was all said and done, the recruiting war came down to a battle of two. Oklahoma and Texas A&M were the only two schools still standing at the end. And Starks decided to join the several others from the DFW metroplex who have recently headed south to Aggieland.
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At 6-8, 210 pounds, an athletLF 5R\FH +DPP R྾HUV D YDULHG R྾HQVLYH DUVHQDO DV D VHQLRU DW Aldine HS. The combo forward UXQV WKH ÀRRU OLNH D JD]HOOH DQG excels at putting the cherry on top of a fast break. In the half court, Royce Hamm he has a consistent mid-range Where Next? jumper he can launch without SXWWLQJ WKH EDOO RQ WKH ÀRRU DQG +DPP ZLOO +RRN ¾(P GRZQ WR $XVWLQ QH[W IDOO +H R྾HUHG 7H[DV D YHUEDO FRPPLWPHQW he has no problem getting to the on July 1 and has never wavered from his ULP YLD KLV DELOLW\ WR ³VWUDLJKW OLQH GHFLVLRQ +H FRQVLGHUHG R྾HUV IURP +RXVWRQ GULYH ´ %XW WKDWœV QRW DOO *LYHQ Kansas State, Miami-Florida, Penn State, a little space, the big man can hit Rice and UNLV; but in the end, this recruitfrom downtown via a pick-anding war bled only orange. pop or a straight catch-and-shoot situation. Hamm is also active on the boards and is equally adept at blocking shots coming from the
The 6-2, 175-pound R.J. Nembhard plays the point but has the range to stockpile points on his own. This long-armed, broad-shouldered Keller HS headliner is an explosive slasher who FDQ ¿QLVK ZLWK HLWKHU KDQG $QG D technically sound pull-up jumper DOORZV KLP WR DGMXVW RQ WKH À\ leaving rim protectors back on their heels whenever Nembhard penetrates the paint but then decides to abort. Nembhard also opens the lane for others with his ability to stretch the defense by knocking down treys. Plus, he’s a high-energy player, which, along with natural instinct, translates into success chasing down long rebounds. Like so many recruits –
even those considered to be elite – Nembhard will focus his senior year on getting physically stronger. He’ll also work on shoring up his on-ball defense. Some of his defensive woes owe to the fact that he’s a little mechanical in his lateral movement. 5H¿QHPHQW LQ KLV IRRWZRUN FRXOG improve his defense dramaticalO\ $V IRU KLV R྾HQVH 1HPEKDUG occasionally gets casual with the ball, so scouts have suggested that he take steps to sustain focus. He’s also been told it would behoove him to hone his ball-handling skills this season, especially as they relate to his attacking the left side of the rim.
weak side or facing up mano a mano. Although Aldine’s baseline star is considered a physical force at the high school level, he will be asked to get even stronger before moving on to college ball and perhaps logging minutes at power forward. Of course, the other option is to play him at the small forward, but doing so will probably require Hamm to become a little more comfortable handling the EDOO LQ WUDྜF $V D ODUJH IUDPHG four-star recruit, Hamm certainly KDV WKH WRROV WR PDNH D GL྾HUHQFH next fall, but scouts feel he will need to become consistently more aggressive if he is to max out.
8 R. J. Nembhard Where Next? Nembhard opted to stay close to home and play ball just down the road at TCU. He committed to the Horned Frogs on June 30. +H KDG SOHQW\ RI RWKHU RŕľľHUV EXW XOWLPDWHO\ chose TCU over Baylor, Creighton, Kansas, Kansas State, Louisiana Tech, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas.
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Jay Jay Chandler, a 6-3, 185-pound point guard from Cinco Ranch HS, is one whose stock has risen precipitously due to the hours he has logged to become a lock-down defender. Which is not Jay JayChandler WR VD\ WKDW KLV R྾HQVH LV VXVSHFW ,W is strong as well. But Chandler’s Where Next? defense merits particular menChandler kept a poker face throughout the tion because, as the adage goes, recruiting process but recently cast his lot defense wins championships. with Texas A&M. One reason Chandler took While most high-level recruits so long to commit is that he had so many IRFXV RQ EXྜQJ WKHLU R྾HQVLYH R྾HUV WR VRUW WKURXJK ,QFOXGLQJ 7H[DV $ 0 skills, Chandler has been smart to 25 schools pitched their programs to Chanassemble a more complete packdler. In the end, he whittled his choices down age. He displays excellent lateral WR IRXU *HRUJLD *HRUJLD 7HFK :HVWHUQ quickness – a hallmark of sound Kentucky and, of course, Texas A&M. defense – and he takes great pride in being assigned to guard the opposing team’s top scorer and/or
C.J. Roberts, a 6-0, 180-pound point guard from Richland HS, is a blazer oozing with athleticism. His skill set perfectly meshes with a team looking to dominate in transition. Such is Roberts’ speed that he is potentially a one-man fast-break -- always a threat to go coast to coast. He grades highest, though, when he is beating his GHIHQGHU R྾ WKH GULEEOH DQG GULYing the lane under perfect control no matter the congestion. Roberts scores a ton of his points via free throws because defenders simply cannot stay in front of him. He is also impressive when he takes a dribble and then creates space for a step-back jumper. His pull-up jumper is less polished but is get24
ting there. When fully committed, Roberts also excels as a defender with the speed and lateral quickness to apply pressure early in a possession. Sometimes, though, Roberts seems a little less interested in playing defense than he GRHV UXQQLQJ WKH ÀRRU /LNHZLVH he is not as impressive executing a half-court set as he is pushing the button on a fast break. Before next season, Roberts will look to become a better half-court facilitator, which means he will focus more on hitting cutters and feeding players in the block. He will also work on being more comfortable taking a shot without putting WKH EDOO RQ WKH ÀRRU
SOD\PDNHU 2྾HQVLYHO\ &KDQGOHU is quick and explosive in every direction. Although he’s a natural point guard, he can slide over to the two slot and create plays for himself. He’s a versatile scorer who can slash, hit from long range or pull up for a mid-range jumper. Then there are the intangibles. Scouts rave about Chandler’s infectious winning attitude and his ability to get others around him to work harder. Bottom line, Chandler can not only shoot, pass and handle the ball with the best in his class, he also has the ability to shine at the other end of the ÀRRU $QG WKDW FRPELQDWLRQ FRXOG ultimately land him in the NBA.
10 C. J. Roberts Where Next? Roberts will be leaving the state next fall. On Sept. 19, he committed to Missouri. In the end, Texas Tech was really the only Texas school able to pique his interest. In fact, the only schools to give Missouri a run for its PRQH\ ZHUH *HRUJLD /RXLVLDQD 7HFK /68 and Mississippi.
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North Shore’s 5-6 Chasity Patterson is not only thought to be the best female player in Texas, EXW LV UDQNHG E\ (631œV +RRS*XUO] DV WKH QDWLRQœV WRS SRLQW guard. Patterson’s game is characterized by an explosiveness that Chasity Patterson leaves opponents quaking in their sneakers. Although her ball-hanWhere Next? dling skills, court awareness and Patterson made up her mind in July that she up-tempo decision-making make would don the burnt orange of Texas. The her an ideal point guard, she has only other schools ever in the running were a scorer’s mentality. And that is Oklahoma and UCLA. Texas also signed 6-1 a good thing considering that she 5HOODK %RRWKH RI ,0* $FDGHP\ LQ )ORULis almost always the best scorda. Boothe, the nation’s top-ranked forward ing option for whatever team’s DFFRUGLQJ WR +RRS*XUO] FRPELQHV ZLWK 3DWWHUVRQ +RRS*XUO]œ WRS UDQNHG SRLQW JXDUG WR laundry she is wearing. Patterson provide Texas the nation’s best Class-of-2017 often draws double teams, but one-two punch. just as often spits them with her OLJKWQLQJ TXLFN ¿UVW VWHS $QG
Chennedy Carter is a toughas-nails point guard who at only 5-7 can still muscle her way to the hole in the thickest of traf¿F 7KH 7LPEHUYLHZ +6 ÀRRU leader ranks as the second best point guard in the country, behind only North Shore’s Chasity 3DWWHUVRQ DFFRUGLQJ WR (631œV +RRS*XUO] &DUWHUœV VWUHQJWK DQG athleticism allow her to not only attack the rim, but to approach the game with a bit of swagger. She is not all sinew, though. Her game is also cerebral, making her an excellent creator in the mid-range and one whose mental HGJH DOORZV KHU WR ¿UH IURP WKH DUF ZLWKRXW ÀLQFKLQJ &DUWHU DOVR has excellent handles and loves to
push the tempo but can manufacture shots in the half-court when necessary. This past summer she played on a Team USA squad that won gold at the FIBA Americas U18 Championship in Valdivia, &KLOH ,Q ¿YH WRXUQDPHQW JDPHV Carter averaged 11.8 points, 2.8 rebounds and 3.6 assists while registering a tournament-high SHUFHQW IURP WKH ¿HOG (OLWH international competition allowed the point guard to also improve an already impressive skill set on defense. Carter’s quick feet and physicality translate into a slew of forced turnovers, which, in turn, sets the table for the up-tempo R྾HQVH VKH SUHIHUV
when she is not breaking down GHIHQGHUV R྾ WKH GULEEOH VKH LV showcasing her quick release via mid-range jumpers or shots from beyond the arc. Her stroke is smooth; but even better, she has mastered a feathery touch that allows her to get soft rolls whenever attacking close to the rim. And rest assured that Patterson’s motor is such that she is always in attack mode. Neither does she slow down on defense. In fact, Patterson is a 90-foot defender, disruptLQJ ÀRZ DQG FUHDWLQJ KDYRF IURP baseline to baseline. She has great anticipatory instincts, allowing her to jump passing lanes or pick pockets when sneaking up from behind.
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Chennedy Carter Where Next? Carter will head to College Station next fall to become a part of the rich tradition that is Texas A&M. Carter could have pretty much played anywhere she wanted but narrowed her choices to Texas A&M and eight other schools. The other eight suitors were Baylor, Kansas, Louisville, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, TCU and Texas Tech.
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$OH[LV 0RUULV D ¿YH VWDU recruit from Beaumont’s Legacy Christian Academy, ranks DV WKH QDWLRQ¶V ¿IWK EHVW SOD\HU according to Prospects Nation. At 5-6, she excels in her primary position as a point guard but can Alexis Morris play the two slot equally well. Where Next? Morris consistently draws net as Morris committed to UCLA early on but a triple-threat shooter. She can then had a change of heart. In the end, she GULYH WKH ODQH DPLGVW WUD൶F OHDYH decided to stay closer to home and cast her defenders on their heels comdie with Baylor. She joins a recruiting class pliments her mid-range, pull-up that includes 6-1 guard Deauzya Richards of jumper or provide a dagger via a Cypress Ranch. Prospects Nation ranks RichWUH\ %HVW RI DOO WKH ÀRRU JHQHUDO ards 7th nationwide among Class-of-2017 recruits. Baylor last year signed the nation’s is always in control. Whether she LV WDNLQJ RSSRQHQWV R൵ WKH GULEEOH top-ranked recruit in Lauren Cox of Flower or dishing in transition, nothing Mound HS. appears forced. And Morris’ great handles allow her to manufacture looks for both herself and others
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nity creator, able to take defenders R൵ WKH GULEEOH ZKHWKHU JRLQJ WR her right or to her left, which, in turn, allows her to reach the rim with regularity. And when Williams is not slicing through the paint, she is spreading defenses thin with her ability to make shots IURP PRVW DQ\ZKHUH RQ WKH ÀRRU Wagner’s own proves especially creative around the key but will not hesitate to deliver a money ball from deep if defenders opt to JLYH KHU URRP $QG OLNH DOO ¿YH star recruits, Williams has the athOHWLFLVP WR ÀRXULVK LQ DQ XS WHPSR game, but also the discipline to slow down and have the game come to her.
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even when spacing does not open up passing lanes. The point guard also draws rave reviews as a lockdown defender. She has an uncanny knack for knowing when to jump passing lanes and can pick pockets with stealth. Then there is the high-octane motor. At both HQGV RI WKH ÀRRU 0RUULV NQRZV only one speed. Last year she avHUDJHG QHDUO\ D WULSOH GRXEOH points, 8.4 rebounds, 9 assists) in leading Legacy Christian to a berth in the TAPPS 3A state-title game. The summer before she garnered recognition playing on the USA U-16 National Team. And she enters this season as a three-time TAPPS 3A Player of WKH <HDU
4 Kianna Williams Where Next? Williams opted, on Oct. 8, to become a Stanford Cardinal. After sorting through more WKDQ 'LYLVLRQ , R൵HUV VKH FKRVH GRZQ the stretch, to focus on three – Baylor, Oregon State and her ultimate school of choice. ³,W¶V D JUHDW RSSRUWXQLW\ ´ :LOOLDPV VD\V RI KHU VLJQLQJ ZLWK 6WDQIRUG ³,¶P JHWWLQJ WKH best of both worlds. I’m getting a top-notch education and playing for a hall-of-fame FRDFK 7DUD 9DQ'HUYHHU
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5 Deauzya Richards Where Next? When only a sophomore, Richards committed to Texas. About six months later, she had a change of heart. Originally, Connecticut, LSU and Oklahoma battled Texas for her services. Baylor was not even a prime player; but as irony would have it, Baylor is where Richards will play next fall. Kansas, Michigan, South Carolina, Tennessee and, of course, Texas were also in the running down the stretch.
$W ¿YH VWDU UHFUXLW -DGH Williams provides The Colony HS a formidable fortress down low. Williams logs in at #13 nationZLGH LQ (631œV &ODVV RI +RRS*XUO] UDQNLQJV +HU EHVW attribute is her versatility. She is an agile, face-up power forward who excels in an up-tempo game. The outside part of Williams’ inside-outside game still needs a OLWWOH EXྜQJ EXW LV DOUHDG\ LPpressive enough to keep defenders KRQHVW $QG GRZQ ORZ LQ WUDྜF Williams takes no prisoners, backing down players with post-up moves that are virtually unstoppable. But what truly sets Williams apart is an added ability to hug the rim with an extra soft, mid-range
Deauzya Richards, a 6-1 shooting guard from Cypress Ranch HS, ranks as the nation’s seventh best Class-of-2017 recruit, according to Prospects Nation. Known by her teammates DQG FRDFKHV DV ³'L'L ´ 5LFKDUGV brings not only impressive size to WKH EDFNFRXUW EXW DOVR R྾HUV DQ athleticism more akin to the point guard position. She delivers consistently from mid-range and is showing appreciable improvement in her accuracy from downtown. ([FHOOHQW KDQGOHV DOORZ KHU WR DWWDFN LQ WUDྜF DQG LQ WUDQVLWLRQ She is a magnet when it comes to drawing contact and is a reliable scorer from the charity stripe. Like most elite players, Richards ÀRXULVKHV LQ DQ XS WHPSR JDPH
touch and brush the net with a smooth stroke all the way to the DUF $W WKH RWKHU HQG RI WKH ÀRRU Williams defends the key and paint with equal aplomb. Agility combines with an enormous wingspan to make the forward a feared rim protector who, in one way or the other, alters shots with consistency. And on the boards, Williams is nothing short of dominant DW ERWK HQGV RI WKH ÀRRU :KLFK is why the accolades continue to pour in. A year ago Williams competed on the USA U-16 National Team, and this fall she is an oddson favorite to claim all-state status for a third consecutive season.
'HIHQVLYHO\ VKH EHQH¿WV IURP D wiry, spider-like frame and impressive wingspan. Her length allows her to actively alter passing lanes and force opponents to arc their shots high. Richards is always a threat to trigger a break via a steal; and at the very least, she is constantly coming up with GHÀHFWLRQV WR GLVUXSW R྾HQVLYH UK\WKP DQG VWHDO WLPH R྾ WKH shot clock. Such are her talents that she often winds up guarding multiple positions. This, in turn, allows coaches to force favorable match-ups throughout a lineup and at critical points in a game. Richards’ multi-use functionality proved key to her being named to the 2015 USA U-16 Team.
6 Jade Williams Where Next? Williams, who says she is perhaps interested in a career in medicine, Tweeted on Oct. 25 that she will next fall play for Duke. She also WRRN RŕľśFLDO YLVLWV WR 6RXWK &DUROLQD 7HQQHVsee, Texas A&M and Texas Tech. But her visit to Durham, North Carolina on the weekend prior to her Tweet sealed the deal.
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/H[L *RUGRQ D ZLQJ IURP / ' %HOO H[XGHV FRQ¿GHQFH DQG for good reason. She is touted as one of the most consistent midrange scorers in the entire class of 2017. It is a part of her game that she takes great pride in because it Lexi Gordon was not necessarily her strength just a couple of years ago. NationWhere Next? *RUGRQ FRPPLWWHG WR WKH QDWLRQ¶V WRS UDQNHG DOO\ *RUGRQ UDQNV QG RYHUDOO according to Prospects Nation, Connecticut about a month after visiting there last January and watching the Huskies and 29th in the nation, according dispatch of Temple, 104-49. Baylor, TCU, WR (631 +RRS*XUO]¶ 7RS 7H[DV DQG 8&/$ DOVR FRXUWHG *RUGRQ EXW A lot of her mid-range jumpers she remained steadfast in her early pledge. ¿QG WKH ERWWRP RI WKH QHW GXH WR 7KUHH RWKHU ¿YH VWDU UHFUXLWV ZLOO MRLQ KHU LQ a soft release. But shot selection enrolling at Connecticut next fall. They are DOVR XSV WKH RGGV *RUGRQ GRHV 0HJDQ :DONHU UDQNHG QDWLRQZLGH E\ not act on impulse. She studies (631¶V +RRS*XUO] 0LND\OD &RRPEV DQG her defender and then takes what $QGUD (VSLQR]D +XQWHU is given. She is especially adept at creating mismatches and cashing LQ :LWK KHU VL]H *RUGRQ KDV QR
9LYLDQ *UD\ LV D ¿YH VWDU UHcruit who maximizes her physical attributes with what is in between her ears. Scouts rave about the 6-1 forward’s high basketball IQ, projecting her as an immediate-impact player who will make a smooth transition from Argyle HS WR WKH FROOHJH JDPH *UD\¶V PRWRU runs constantly, allowing her to impact both tempo and momentum at both ends of the ÀRRU $QG WKH KHDG\ *UD\ LV DV would be expected, fundamentally VRXQG 2Q R൵HQVH VKH H[HFXWHV the half-court set to perfection. Her forte is manufacturing midrange shots and then delivering those 12- to 15-foot jumpers with 28
D IHDWKHU\ WRXFK *UD\¶V FRXUW savvy results in her consistently making the right decision and getting the most out of each possession. A never-say-die competitive attitude serves her well on the boards where she simply outhustles most players. And on defense, *UD\ LV YHUVDWLOH HQRXJK WR FRYHU positions one through four equally well, forcing timely turnovers that then allow her to showcase some impressive handles in transition. ,Q KHU VHQLRU FXUWDLQ FDOO *UD\ will be looking to lead her Argyle team to a third consecutive state championship and, in the process, merit selection to what would be her third consecutive TABC AllState Team.
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problem getting clean looks from 15 feet-plus, and her ability to hit from beyond the arc stretches GHIHQVHV XQWLO WKH\ VQDS *RUdon can set up in the half-court, VODVK WKURXJK WUD൶F DQG DWWDFN the baseline, but she is at her best when allowed to create in transiWLRQ ,W LV ZKLOH UXQQLQJ WKH ÀRRU that natural athleticism takes over DQG WKLV ¿YH VWDU UHFUXLW VKLIWV into another gear altogether. As a UHERXQGHU *RUGRQ FDQ PL[ LW XS underneath when necessary and has plenty of length to reach for long rebounds on the perimeter. *RUGRQ ODVW VHDVRQ DYHUDJHG points and 9.4 rebounds. She will this season be seeking a third consecutive berth on the TABC All-State team.
8 Vivian Gray Where Next? *UD\ LV WKH RQO\ WRS UHFUXLW QDWLRQZLGH WR not commit to a Division I school. Despite QXPHURXV R൵HUV LQFOXGLQJ WKRVH IURP %D\ORU 2NODKRPD 6WDWH 5LFH DQG 7H[DV *UD\ committed to Division II Fort Lewis College 'XUDQJR &ROR *UD\¶V PRP /LVD ZHQW there, and her sister Olivia, along with another former Argyle teammate, Delaney Sain, are freshmen playing for Fort Lewis this fall.
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9 Gabrielle Connally Where Next? Connally is headed east to the Peach State QH[W IDOO 6KH FKRVH WKH 8QLYHUVLW\ RI *HRUJLD DIWHU HQWHUWDLQLQJ R྾HUV IURP 0LQQHVRWD Northwestern, Vanderbilt and West Virginia. &RQQDOO\ MRLQV RQH RWKHU ¿YH VWDU UHFUXLW guard Que Morrison, and two four-star recruits -- guard Maya Caldwell and post Malury Bates –- to provide the Lady Bulldogs quite the recruiting haul.
Kayla Owens showcases her athleticism from baseline WR EDVHOLQH :KHWKHU RQ R྾HQVH or defense, the 6-1 wing from Langham Creek HS is in constant motion. Providing weak-side help on defense or cutting to the lane RQ R྾HQVH 2ZHQV LV DV G\QDPLF D talent away from the ball as she is when the action is right in front of her. And that is a big reason why she ranks as the nation’s 36th best SOD\HU RYHUDOO DFFRUGLQJ WR (631œV +RRS*XUO] 7KLV H[SORVLYHO\ DWKOHWLF ¿YH VWDU UHFUXLW ORYHV to push the pace and provides versatility on the perimeter via excellent handles and a vast shot VHOHFWLRQ 2ZHQV ÀRXULVKHV XQGHU pressure, confounding defenders with a propensity for creating RQ WKH À\ 6KH VWUHWFKHV KHU
This 5-7 point guard from %UDQGHLV +6 UDQNV DV WKH QDWLRQ¾V 23rd best player, according to Prospects Nation. Known by her WHDPPDWHV DV ³*DEE\ ´ *DEULHOOH Connally started out as a trigger-happy shooting guard ready to spot up deep whenever given a couple of feet. But following an albeit successful freshman FDPSDLJQ *DEE\ VHJXHG LQWR D point guard that pushes the ball in transition and breaks down defenses to facilitate shots closer to the rim. Which is not to say that she does not still look to light the scoreboard herself. In fact, *DEE\ ODVW \HDU DYHUDJHG points per game. Outstanding handles versus pressure allow her
length with an ability to elevate well on mid-range jumpers and quickly leap out of the blocks when pounding the boards. Owens also times passing lanes well, allowing her to register steals and then use her athleticism to consistently convert those forced turnovers into points. Mechanically, she has a smooth stroke which forcers defenders to respect her all the way to the arc. But if teams play her too tight, she will make WKHP SD\ E\ WDNLQJ GHIHQGHUV Rŕľľ the dribble and to the hole. An injury sidelined Owens for all but one game last season. Prior to that, she averaged 9.1 points, 4.7 rebounds, 3.7 assists, 2.2 steals and 1.6 blocks per game as a sophomore.
to consistently create open looks in isolation or split double teams and slash to the hole. Throw in her range to the arc, and you have D ÂżYH VWDU UHFUXLW ZKR LV QHDUO\ unstoppable. But going into her VHQLRU FXUWDLQ FDOO *DEE\ WKH IDcilitator has evolved into a player equally suited to making everyone around her immeasurably better. Although she loves to push the WHPSR *DEE\ KDV DQ XQFDQQ\ knack for knowing when to slow things down and set up shop in the half-court. And the intensity that characterizes her high-octane RŕľľHQVH KDV PDGH KHU LQWR D ORFN down, on-ball defender able to pick the pocket of even the most sure-handed handlers.
10 Kayla Owens Where Next? Sunny California beckons. Owens has decided to further her career at UCLA. She is one of a talented trio that will enroll there as freshmen next fall. The UCLA recruiting coups also includes guard Chantel Horvat, who ranks as the nation’s 15th best player DFFRUGLQJ WR WKH (631 +RRS *XUO]œ 7RS and forward Lauryn Miller, who Prospects Nation ranks as the country’s 16th best classof-2017 signee.
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Vanderbilt Road-Tested, Ready by Garland Hancock +286721 :KLOH PDQ\ \RXQJ PHQ ¿QG LW GL൶cult to cut the apron strings and declare a major by the WLPH WKH\ DUH -DUUHG 9DQGHUELOW PDGH KLV ¿UVW FDUHHU move at the tender age of 4. He dribbled left and then right. A basketball star was born. $QG QRZ WKH ¿YH VWDU UHFUXLW UDQNHG E\ (631 DV WKH nation’s 22nd best player in the Class of 2017, is looking to make his next move. At press time, all signs point toward the 6-8, 214-pound forward heading to Bluegrass Country. North Carolina, Oregon and TCU seem to be giving Kentucky a run for its money, though. ³0\ JRDO LV WKH 1%$ DQG WR JHW WKHUH DV TXLFNO\ DV SRVVLEOH ´ 9DQGHUELOW VD\V To that end, Kentucky would seem to be Vanderbilt’s best option. The Wildcats’ revolving-door roster is NQRZQ IRU LWV ³RQH DQG GRQHV´ ± SOD\HUV ZKR PRYH RQ to the NBA after only one season playing for Kentucky
coach John Calipari. But wherever Vanderbilt winds up, he could hardly have selected any better stepping stone than Victory Prep, a charter school that sits on the grounds of Windsor Village United Methodist Church in the southwest corner of Houston. 9LFWRU\ 3UHS¶V PDQWUD LV ³DFDGHPLFV ¿UVW EDVNHWEDOO VHFRQG ´ %XW LW IROORZV WKDW WKRVH ZKR ³ZRUN KDUG´ DUH FHUWDLQO\ DOORZHG WR ³SOD\ KDUG ´ And in terms of scheduling, Victory Prep is comparable to any college or NBA basketball team. A typical Victory Prep season will squeeze in 50-some-odd games, most all of which are played away from the FKXUFK¶V ³3ULQFH *\P ´ Continued on
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ultimately forced him to miss an entire summer of circuit play with his Houston Hoops club team.The injury also caused Vanderbilt to ponder his own basketball shelf life, creating a renewed sense of urgency to turn pro. In the beginning, though, Vanderbilt, despite dribbling left and right as a 4-year-old, kept his options open. He kept working on his handles at the ORFDO < EXW DGGHG IRRWEDOO DQG WUDFN WR the mix and soon began to excel in all three sports. Up until ninth grade, Vanderbilt starred in football as both a wideout and quarterback; and in track, he medaled in the triple jump, 200-meter
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by Garland Hancock
HOUSTON – Chaz sees an opening. And just as quickly she makes her move, cutting across the lane and then driving through traffic to finish strong to the left. There are roars and screams. But they emanate not from stands filled with basketball fans. They instead belch from the engines of those who finish in her wake. To no one’s surprise, Chasity Patterson has won again. And it was not even close. “Go-Karts. Yeah-yeah, that’s one of the things I like to do in my free time,” says Chaz. “I’ve been racing Go-Karts since I was a little kid.” Chaz has also been playing basketball since she was 5 years old. And at 5-foot-5, Galena Park North Shore’s senior point guard sees a direct link between Go-Karts and her own diminutive stature. Both are low riders, and that makes the speed each generates all the more thrilling. “My dad (Gregory Patterson) told me in the beginning that because of my size, I would have to work harder Continued on
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to create shots against taller defenders,” Chaz says. “But I think being closer to the ground gives me quicker handles. I can pick my spots and get there in a hurry.” Chaz’ height certainly did nothing to scare away scouts. ESPN’s HoopGurlz ranks Patterson as the nation’s top point guard in her class and the fourth best senior prospect overall. Which would explain why The University of Texas – the school Chaz will play for next fall – first began to recruit her when she was only a seventh grader.
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The fourth-year honor roll student had also considered offers from The University of Oklahoma and UCLA, “but Texas was the first to show interest in me,” she explains, “and I don’t think I would have liked moving very far away from my family.” There was one other significant factor involved in Chaz’ decision. Next fall she will be reunited with her backcourt bunkmate, Brooke McCarty, a UT junior who played ball at Clear Springs HS and got to know Chaz while the two played select-ball for Houston’s Cy-Fair Shock. At 5-4, McCarty is even “closer to the ground” than Chaz, so the two Orange Bloods can certainly relate. In the meantime, Chaz has some unfinished business to tend to. Although the three-time, all-state selection – considered to be the best player in North Shore history – keeps getting better, some prognosticators feel her team reached a plateau last season. Chaz would like to prove them wrong. As a freshman, Chaz averaged 17.6 points, 3.8 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 3.2 steals to help North Shore go 28-7 and reach the regional quarterfinals. North Shore’s season ended there with a 60-41 loss to eventual state champ Manvel, a team led by Brianna Turner -- the 2015 National Gatorade Player of the Year. The next year Chaz posted even better numbers, averaging 20.5 points, 4.1 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 4.3 steals. North Shore improved to 32-3 and advanced to the regional semifinals before losing, 71-62, to eventual state champ Cypress Woods. Then there was the high tide of last season when Chaz recorded 24.5 points, 4.6 rebounds, 5.6 assists and 5.2 steals per game. She closed the 2015-16 campaign as North Shore’s alltime leading scorer with 2,231 points; and against defending state-champ Cypress Woods, Chaz exploded for a career-high 46 points. Better still, North Shore posted a 2015-16
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record of 36-2 and made it to the state semifinals before bowing to Spring Dekaney, 62-51. Spring Dekaney then went on to lose to Duncanville, 76-42, in the 2016 title game. Chaz describes the experience as bittersweet. “It was awesome that we were able to go to state,” she says. “North Shore had never gotten that far. But losing in the semifinals was also the most disappointing thing I have ever experienced playing basketball. “We are going to be young this season, but I am going to do everything I can to give us another chance to pull off what we could not get done a year ago.” Hers is a “whatever-it-takes” attitude inherited from her mom Sonya. “My mom is a hard worker who doesn’t let anything faze her,” Chaz says. “You know, one of those strong-minded individuals who gets the job done no matter what. She’s always been very encouraging and a great motivator.” Chaz’ hardwood inspiration, though, is Kyrie Irvin of the world-champion Cleveland Cavaliers. “I’m big on LeBron (James) too,” she says. “And I wear number 15 because of Carmelo
Anthony. He really impressed me when I was just a kid watching him play for Denver.” “But as a point guard, it’s Kyrie who I admire the most,” Chaz continues. “His ability to score from anywhere anytime he wants makes him so much fun to watch. Kyrie Irvin motivates me to go out and work on my own game -- to work on attacking the basket more. I think sometimes I rely on my jumper maybe a little too much.”
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Perhaps Chaz is spot on. After all, a simple turn of the “key” and a pedal-to-the-medal approach has seemed to work pretty well for North Shore’s 5-5 dynamo off the court. Heavy traffic notwithstanding.
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Hahn Scores Research $s Orange Grove senior McKenzie Hahn poses here with her grandmother Leola Adams, who several years ago was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. McKenzie is this season trying to kill two birds with one stone -- help advance her team deep into ƚŚĞ ƉůĂLJŽčĆ? ĂŜĚ ĆľĆ?Äž ĹšÄžĆŒ Ć?Ä?Ĺ˝ĆŒĹ?ĹśĹ? Ä‚Ä?ƾžĞŜ to raise money for the Alzheimer’s AssociaĆ&#x;ŽŜ Ĺ?Ĺś ĹšĹ˝ĹśĹ˝ĆŒ ŽĨ ĹšÄžĆŒ grandmother. The charity stripe this season takes on a quite literal translation for Orange Grove senior McKenzie Hahn. As an enterprising philanthropist committed to helping scientists learn how to better treat Alzheimer’s and perhaps someday ÂżQG D FXUH +DKQ LV WXUQLQJ PDGH IUHH throws into research dollars. $FWXDOO\ +DKQÂśV FKDULWDEOH GRQDWLRQ to the Alzheimer’s Association involves more than how many charity-stripe points she makes. For the second conVHFXWLYH \HDU +DKQ KDV JDWKHUHG SOHGJHV from people to donate “xâ€? amount of money for every point she scores. And WKH UHLJQLQJ GLVWULFW RŕľľHQVLYH 093 scores a ton. $V D MXQLRU +DKQ UDLVHG IRU WKH DVVRFLDWLRQ DQG VKH LV RQ SDFH WR GZDUI WKDW WKLV VHDVRQ 3OHGJH PRQH\ ZLOO DFFRXQW IRU D VLJQLÂżFDQW FKXQN RI ZKDW 0F.HQ]LH GRQDWHV EXW VKH DQG KHU mom Tammy have teamed to up the ante via the sale of customized bracelets and Hoops-for-a-Cure t-shirts. McKenzie Hahn got the ball rolling so to speak because of her maternal grandmother – the now 84-year-old Leola Adams. Alzheimer’s has left Adams LQ QHHG RI KRXU FDUH IRU VHYHUDO \HDUV QRZ DQG +DKQ KDV ZLWQHVVHG ÂżUVWKDQG
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the disease’s pejorative impact. Hahn’s memories of her grandmother trace back to when she was just D OLWWOH JLUO 7KHUH DUH RI FRXUVH DOO the traditional remembrances of going to grandma’s house for Christmas and Thanksgiving feasts. But the bond between grandmother and granddaughter forged much closer than that due to proximity. ,Q WKH VPDOO WRZQ RI 2UDQJH *URYH everyone lives relatively close to one DQRWKHU EXW /HROD $GDPV Âą EHIRUH moving into a convalescent facility – lived just down the street from McKenzie Hahn. That meant granddaughter could hop on her bike and be to grandma’s in just a few minutes. Âł<RX NQRZ , JXHVV OLNH DOO JUDQGPRWKHUV VKH ZRXOG DOZD\V FRRN IRU PH ´ 0F.HQ]LH UHFDOOV Âł$QG HYHU\ Sunday she would take me to church in 0DWKLV %XW \RX NQRZ ZKDW SUREDEO\ stands out the most is our mountain.â€? “There was this hill next to her KRXVH ´ +DKQ H[SODLQV Âł$QG ZH ZHUH always walking together to the top of that hill. It is just a hill; but as a little JLUO LW VHHPHG PRUH OLNH D PRXQWDLQ WR me.â€? Steeped within that “mountainâ€? are
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all the memories of spending time with JUDQGPD $QG JURZLQJ XS +DKQ WKRXJKW that new memories would be etched into the side of that hill for many years to come. %XW DW WKH DJH RI 0F.HQ]LH +DKQ learned that life can sometimes be a slippery slope. “That was about when my mom explained to me what was going on with P\ JUDQGPRWKHU ´ +DKQ UHFDOOV /HROD $GDPV ÂżUVW EHJDQ WR ZRUU\ KHU daughter Tammy by venturing out late at night to check on voices she thought she FRXOG KHDU RXWVLGH $W RWKHU WLPHV VKH would get up in the middle of the night and turn on the oven thinking that it was morning and time to get breakfast on the table. 6RRQ WKHUHDIWHU 7DPP\ +DKQ LQ IHDU WKDW KHU PRP PLJKW EH DW VHULRXV ULVN made plans to relocate her to an assisted living facility. “There was a time that I could no lonJHU JR VHH P\ JUDQGPRWKHU ´ 0F.HQ]LH UHFDOOV ÂłDQG WKDW ZDV YHU\ FRQIXVLQJ ´ “I was hurt because I did not know ZKDW ZDV JRLQJ RQ ´ VKH FRQWLQXHV “Then my mom kind of explained HYHU\WKLQJ , ZDVQÂśW WKDW ROG VR LW VWLOO confused me that grandma sometimes GLG QRW VHHP WR UHFRJQL]H PH EXW , EHgan to realize that there was nothing she could do. That it was not her fault.â€? Hahn no longer sees her grandmother daily like she often did as a little girl when Leola Adams lived just a stone’s throw away. But she and her mom are able to make the trek to grandma’s new home each Sunday. And they are often joined there by 0F.HQ]LHÂśV ROGHU VLVWHU :KLWOH\ ZKR now lives in Corpus Christi. Âł-XVW OLNH ZKHQ , ZDV OLWWOH , VWLOO ORRN IRUZDUG WR VHHLQJ JUDQGPD ´ +DKQ VD\V ÂłEXW VRPHWLPHV LWÂśV D OLWWOH KDUG Then there are the days that she does UHPHPEHU DQG WKDWÂśV WKH JUHDWHVW IHHOLQJ in the world to know that that part of her is still in there somewhere.â€?
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attention toward scaling summits of her own. The game plan for now is
to attend Texas A&M University and major in either computer science or engineering. Hahn will miss seeing her grandmother every Sunday. But she will no doubt pack in her bags the pictures VKH DV D OLWWOH JLUO GUHZ WR EH SODFHG on grandma’s fridge. Most of those pictures were of the “mountain� that she and grandma
climbed together. Those pictures hold memories that Hahn may no longer EH DEOH WR VKDUH EXW DUH QRZ PRUH precious than ever. Those who would like to pledge toward McKenzie Hahn’s campaign to raise money for the Alzheimer’s Association may contact Tammy Hahn at thahn@ogisd.net.
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2015-16 • TABC ALL-STATE SELECTIONS • BOYS Class 3A
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2015-16 Name ( Last, First) Grade Ht. Adams, Shelby 11 6-3 Alley, Cedrick 11 6-6 Bolden, Marquez 12 6-11 Brown, Clevon 12 6-8 Chandler, J.J. 11 6-4 Davis, Kendrick 10 5-10 Edwards, Carsen 12 6-0 Fox, De’Aaron 12 6-4 Garrett, Marcus Hamm, Royce Henderson, Harrison Hobbs, Alex -H൵HUVRQ (OOLV Jones, Andrew Kearns, Sam Levi, Javon Liddell, Gerald 0F*UL൵ &DPHURQ Miranda, Julian Parker, Chris
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Talent-Rich Texas Provides NBA, ABA Players Born in the Lone Star State Player
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ÍžEŽ͕ / ĚŽŜ͛ƚ ƚŚĹ?Ŝŏ ƚŽŽ žƾÄ?Ĺš Ć‰ĆŒĹ˝Ĺ?ĆŒÄžĆ?Ć? ÍžĹ?Ĺś ĆŒÄ‚Ä?Ĺ?Ä‚ĹŻ ĞƋƾĂůĹ?ƚLJͿ ŚĂĆ? Ä?ĞĞŜ žĂĚĞ Ä‚Ćš Ä‚ĹŻĹŻÍ˜ / Ä‚Ĺľ Ĺ?Ĺ˝Ĺ?ĹśĹ? ƚŽ Ç ĆŒĹ?ƚĞ Ä‚ Ä?ŽŽŏ Ä‚Ä?Žƾƚ ƚŚĞ Ç ĹšĹ˝ĹŻÄž ƚŚĹ?ĹśĹ? ͞ƚŚĞ Ä?ŚĂžƉĹ?ŽŜĆ?ĹšĹ?Ɖ ĂŜĚ Ĺ?ĆšĆ? Ĺ?žƉĂÄ?Ćš ŽŜ Ä?ĆŒÄžÄ‚Ć&#x;ĹśĹ? Ĺ˝Ć‰Ć‰Ĺ˝ĆŒĆšĆľĹśĹ?Ć&#x;ÄžĆ? Ä¨Ĺ˝ĆŒ Ä¨ĆŒĹ?Ä?ĂŜͲ ĹľÄžĆŒĹ?Ä?Ä‚ĹśĆ?ÍżÍ˜ zĞĂŚ͕ / ƚŚĹ?Ŝŏ Ç Äž ŚĂǀĞ Ä‚ ůŽŜĹ? Ç Ä‚Ç‡ Ć?Ć&#x;ĹŻĹŻ ƚŽ Ĺ?Ĺ˝Í˜ Í&#x;
,Q :LOOLH &DJHU D WKHQ VRSKRPRUH IRUZDUG ZDV NQRZQ E\ WHDPPDWHV DV ³6FRRS ´ )LIW\ \HDUV ODWHU WKH \HDU ROG Cager is seeking signatures to get his name RQ WKH EDOORW IRU (O 3DVRœV PD\RUDO election and oversees his own charitable foundation. Scoop grew up in New York City alongside eventual Texas Western teammates Nevil Shed and Willie Worsley. The three were the best of friends and played pick-up ball on outside courts in The Bronx. When &DJHU PRYHG WR (O 3DVR WR SOD\ EDOO IRU 7H[DV :HVWHUQ KH VWLOO KDG KDOI D \HDU RI VFKRROing to go before receiving a high school GLSORPD 7R JHW WKDW QHHGHG SLHFH RI SDSHU he worked at a motel during the evening and then went to high school during the day. $IWHU D VHPHVWHU RI ZRUNLQJ WLUHOHVVO\ 6FRRS JRW KLV GLSORPD DQG +DVNLQV DZDUGHG KLP a full scholarship. Cager then went on to not RQO\ OHDYH KLV LQGHOLEOH PDUN RQ KLVWRU\ EXW to also earn the distinction of being a Texas Western graduate. Cager’s legacy is also uniquely shaped in that -- despite starring in
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college -- he never even played high school hoops. Fellow New Yorker Willie Brown ¹ 7H[DV :HVWHUQœV ¿UVW EODFN SOD\HU ¹ WROG coach Haskins Willie Cager was a can’tmiss prospect who honed his skills playing VWUHHW EDOO DQG +DVNLQV LQYLWHG 6FRRS WR (O 3DVR $OWKRXJK &DJHU LV QRZ DERXW WR JHW KLV IHHW ZHW LQ SROLWLFV KH RྜFLDOO\ UHWLUHG IURP IXOO WLPH ZRUN LQ 3ULRU WR WKDW he headed up an after-school basketball proJUDP IRU WKLUG WKURXJK ¿IWK JUDGHUV HQUROOHG in the Ysleta ISD and got the ball rolling on the Willie Cager Foundation. Cager is planning to sometime in June release a book on his experiences playing for coach Haskins. 7KH UXQQLQJ WLWOH LV ³3OD\LQJ ZLWK +HDUW ´ The title reeks of irony given that Scoop VX྾HUHG IURP D KHDUW PXUPXU GXULQJ WKH FKDPSLRQVKLS VHDVRQ 7KDW FRQGLWLRQ IRUFHG +DVNLQV WR XVH &DJHU VSDULQJO\ and the heart murmur ultimately kept Scoop from pursuing an NBA career even though he was drafted by the Baltimore Bullets in WKH WK URXQG
on the boards. Flournoy studied business administration at Texas Western although his counselor advised him that he would be EHWWHU Rŕľľ SXUVXLQJ D EOXH FROODU WUDGH 1RW WR EH GHWHUUHG )ORXUQR\ JUDGXDWHG DQG WKHQ wound up coaching and teaching both in El 3DVR DQG WKHQ ODWHU LQ <RUED /LQGD &DOLIRUnia. Flournoy the educator soon transitioned LQWR VDOHV WKRXJK DQG ZRUNHG PRUH WKDQ years as an executive with Hostess Bakeries and Bimbo Bakeries USA. He retired to 0F'RQRXJK *HRUJLD DQG ZDV OLYLQJ WKHUH ZKHQ KH SDVVHG ,Q D DXWRELRJUDSKLFDO HVVD\ )ORXUQR\ ZURWH WKDW IROORZLQJ 7H[DV :HVWHUQÂśV ZDWHUVKHG DFFRPSOLVKPHQW IRONV could no longer claim that “blacks were not smart enough; were undisciplined; could not work under pressure; could not follow directions; and were not equipped to function on RXU RZQ ÂŤ7KDW JDPH ZDV WKH FDWDO\VW WKDW RSHQHG DWKOHWLF DFDGHPLF DQG HPSOR\PHQW doors for those who followed us. No longer ZRXOG ZH $IULFDQ $PHULFDQV EH NHSW RXW of mainstream America.â€?
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$W DJH ³7KH 6KDGRZ´ VD\V KH ³IHHOV JUHDW ´ and his schedule would certainly seem to back that up. Nevil Shed serves as the director of the San Antonio Spurs’ youth camps. But that is mainly just a summertime gig. Shed also works full-time as a special education teacher at San Antonio’s Metzger Middle School. And then WKHUH LV DOO WKH PRWLYDWLRQDO VSHDNLQJ 7KH Shadow speaks passionately about what one can accomplish if only given a chance. Shed was one of three kids from The Bronx who The Bear -- Texas Western coach Don Haskins – gave a chance to at the behest of former player Willie %URZQ 6KHG :LOOLH :RUVOH\ DQG :LOOLH &DJHU DOO played summer-league ball in The Bronx under the guidance of coach Hilton White. Brown – WKH ¿UVW EODFN SOD\HU WR VXLW XS IRU 7H[DV :HVWHUQ ¹ FRQYLQFHG +DVNLQV WR FRQWDFW :KLWH DQG R྾HUV ZHUH PDGH VRRQ WKHUHDIWHU 6KHG DFWXDOO\ transferred to Texas Western from North Carolina $ 7 ,Q 1RUWK &DUROLQD KH VDZ UDFLVP LQ ZD\V he had never seen back home. There he saw places where blacks were simply not allowed -- for H[DPSOH UHVWURRPV GHVLJQDWHG IRU ZKLWHV RQO\ But Shed remained undaunted. He would wind XS QRW RQO\ KHOSLQJ WKH 0LQHUV PDNH KLVWRU\ but getting drafted by the Boston Celtics in the
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fourth round. His dream of playing professionally HQGHG DEUXSWO\ WKRXJK DIWHU KH WRUH NQHH FDUWLODJH GXULQJ KLV ÂżUVW WUDLQLQJ FDPS 6KHG VWLOO QHHGHG nine credits to graduate and soon wound up back LQ (O 3DVR WR JHW KLV GHJUHH LQ KHDOWK DQG SK\VLFDO education. The Shadow also wound up serving WZR \HDUV RQ +DVNLQVÂś FRDFKLQJ VWDŕľľ RQH \HDU DV D JUDGXDWH DVVLVWDQW 7KDW VHW WKH WDEOH IRU DVVLVWDQW coaching gigs at the University of Wyoming (two \HDUV DQG :LVFRQVLQ 0LOZDXNHH ÂżYH \HDUV +H then logged one year as head coach of the MilZDXNHH 6FKRRO RI (QJLQHHULQJ $IWHU WKDW 7KH Shadow hooked up with Haskins for one more season as an assistant coach before going to work \HDUV IRU 7KH 8QLYHUVLW\ RI 7H[DV DW 6DQ $QWRQLR 'XULQJ KLV 876$ WHQXUH 6KHG VHUYHG ÂżYH years as the school’s recreation program director and then became a coordinator for Student SerYLFHV D SRVLWLRQ KH KHOG XQWLO VXSSRVHGO\ UHWLULQJ LQ ,QVWHDG RI SXWWLQJ KLV IHHW XS 6KHG started subbing at nearby Metzger Middle School and six months later hired on full-time as a special HG LQVWUXFWRU $QG VLQFH MRLQLQJ WKH 6SXUV LQ 7KH 6KDGRZ KDV WDNHQ Rŕľľ RQO\ RQH VXPPHU IURP ZRUNLQJ \RXWK FDPSV Âł:KDW FDQ , VD\" ´ KH VD\V “I like to take advantage of every opportunity I get.â€?
David Lattin started for Texas Western at FHQWHU $W SRXQGV ³%LJ 'DGG\ '´ SURYLGHG DQ LPSRVLQJ SUHVHQFH DQG KH ZDVWHG QR WLPH VWDNLQJ KLV WHUULWRU\ LQ WKH title game versus Kentucky. On the Miners’ VHFRQG SRVVHVVLRQ %REE\ -RH +LOO IHG /DWWLQ GRZQ ORZ DQG %LJ 'DGG\ ³SRVWHUL]HG´ 3DW Riley with a dunk that continues to reverberate with historic impact. Legend has it that Kentucky coach Adolph Rupp had prior WR WKH JDPH ERDVWHG WKDW ³¿YH EODFNV´ LQ UHIHUHQFH WR ¿YH EODFN VWDUWHUV ZRXOG QHYHU EHDW KLV WHDP 5XSSœV ZRUGV ¿OWHUHG EDFN WR the Miners and are now credited with having fueled the ferocity of Big Daddy’s initial VODP 7KHUH ZRXOG KRZHYHU EH VHYHUDO RWKHU /DWWLQ GXQNV LQ WKH WLWOH JDPH ,Q IDFW Lattin’s dominance led to the NCAA banning WKH GXQN VKRW IRU D GHFDGH %LJ 'DGG\ D +RXVWRQ QDWLYH ZDV GUDIWHG LQ WKH ¿UVW URXQG by the NBA’s San Francisco Warriors. He played one season with the Warriors and then WKH QH[W VHDVRQ ZLWK WKH 3KRHQL[ 6XQV EHIRUH
Bobby Joe Hill
closing his pro career with a three-year swim WKURXJK WKH $%$ 3LWWVEXUJ &RQGRUV 0HPSKLV 7DPV /LIH DIWHU EDVNHWEDOO KDV WUHDWHG WKH QRZ \HDU ROG /DWWLQ ZHOO +H KDV IRU VL[ \HDUV RZQHG <RXU 3KDUPDF\ ,QF LQ +RXVWRQ DQG SULRU WR WKDW KH VHUYHG DV D WRS executive with a Houston-based liquor distributor. Lattin’s grandson Khadeem Lattin is the starting forward for The University of OklahoPD DQG LQ EHWZHHQ FDWFKLQJ JDPHV /DWWLQ ÂżOOV KLV OHLVXUH KRXUV ZLWK SOHQW\ RI MD]] ,Q IDFW listening to “America’s original art formâ€? is a long-time passion Lattin fueled while at Texas :HVWHUQ :KLOH WKHUH KH '-ÂśG D WZR KRXU %LJ Daddy jazz program on the college radio staWLRQ ZKLFK ZDV WKHQ .92) )0 ,Q WKRVH GD\V Miles Davis et al. were laying down the contemporary tracks. But Big Daddy says he now has moved on and listens to what is considered contemporary by today’s standards. That would make sense given that David Lattin has always been a trendsetter in all that he does. Continued on
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WKRXJK DIWHU KH WRUH NQHH FDUWLODJH GXULQJ KLV ÂżUVW training camp. Shed still needed nine credits to JUDGXDWH DQG VRRQ ZRXQG XS EDFN LQ (O 3DVR WR get his degree in health and physical education. The Shadow also wound up serving two years on +DVNLQVÂś FRDFKLQJ VWDŕľľ RQH \HDU DV D JUDGXDWH DVVLVWDQW 7KDW VHW WKH WDEOH IRU DVVLVWDQW FRDFKLQJ JLJV DW WKH 8QLYHUVLW\ RI :\RPLQJ WZR \HDUV DQG :LVFRQVLQ 0LOZDXNHH ÂżYH \HDUV +H WKHQ logged one year as head coach of the Milwaukee 6FKRRO RI (QJLQHHULQJ $IWHU WKDW 7KH 6KDGRZ hooked up with Haskins for one more season DV DQ DVVLVWDQW FRDFK EHIRUH JRLQJ WR ZRUN years for The University of Texas at San Antonio. 'XULQJ KLV 876$ WHQXUH 6KHG VHUYHG ÂżYH \HDUV as the school’s recreation program director and WKHQ EHFDPH D FRRUGLQDWRU IRU 6WXGHQW 6HUYLFHV a position he held until supposedly retiring in ,QVWHDG RI SXWWLQJ KLV IHHW XS 6KHG VWDUWHG subbing at nearby Metzger Middle School and six months later hired on full-time as a special ed LQVWUXFWRU $QG VLQFH MRLQLQJ WKH 6SXUV LQ 7KH 6KDGRZ KDV WDNHQ Rŕľľ RQO\ RQH VXPPHU IURP ZRUNLQJ \RXWK FDPSV Âł:KDW FDQ , VD\" ´ KH says. “I like to take advantage of every opportunity I get.â€?
7KH QRZ \HDU ROG :LOOLH -DPHV :RUVley learned a lot of basketball while sharing backcourt duties with Bobby Joe Hill during Texas Western’s epic journey to WKH QDWLRQDO WLWOH $QG WKDW NQRZOedge has served him well as a coach. The QDWLRQDO FKDPSLRQ 0LQHUVÂś VKRRWLQJ JXDUG RQFH NQRZQ DV Âł:HH :LOOLH´ :RUVOH\ WKLV IDOO HQWHUV KLV WK VHDVRQ DV WKH KHDG FRDFK RI 6SULQJ 9DOOH\ +LJK 6FKRRO LQ 6SULQJ 9DOOH\ 1HZ <RUN +LV WHDP LV D four-time defending league champion and LV SRVLWLRQHG ZHOO WR FDSWXUH D ÂżIWK FRQVHFWillie Worsley utive title. “Wee Willieâ€? Worsley remains good friends with “Tinyâ€? Nate Archibald. Âł7LQ\´ ZRXOG RI FRXUVH EHFRPH D OHJHQG LQ KLV RZQ ULJKW %XW LQ WKRVH HDUO\ GD\V ͞͞/Ĺś ĆšÄžĆŒĹľĆ? ŽĨ ĆŒÄ‚Ä?Äž ĆŒÄžĹŻÄ‚Ć&#x;ŽŜĆ?Ϳ͕ / “Tinyâ€? revered Worsley as someone to ƚŚĹ?Ŝŏ Ç Äž ŚĂǀĞ žĂĚĞ Ć?ŽžĞ Ć‰ĆŒĹ˝Ĺ?emulate. The two played a couple of years ĆŒÄžĆ?Ć?͘ ƾƚ / ƚŚĹ?Ŝŏ Ç Äž Ć?Ć&#x;ĹŻĹŻ ŚĂǀĞ together at DeWitt Clinton High School in Ä‚ ůŽŜĹ? Ç Ä‚Ç‡ ƚŽ Ĺ?Ĺ˝Í˜ /Ćš Ć?ĞĞžĆ? ĹŻĹ?ĹŹÄž The Bronx and then shared the backcourt Ç Äž Ä‚ĆŒÄž Ä‚ĹŻÇ Ä‚Ç‡Ć? ƚĂŏĹ?ĹśĹ? ĆšÇ Ĺ˝ Ć?ƚĞƉĆ? IRU RQH VHDVRQ DW WKH VFKRRO Ä¨Ĺ˝ĆŒÇ Ä‚ĆŒÄš ĂŜĚ ƚŚĞŜ ŽŜĞ Ć?ƚĞƉ Ä?Ä‚Ä?ĹŹÍ˜ then renamed from Texas Western to The DĂLJÄ?Äž Ĺ?ƚ͛Ć? Ć&#x;žĞ Ç Äž ƚŚĹ?Ŝŏ Ä‚Ä?Žƾƚ 8QLYHUVLW\ RI 7H[DV DW (O 3DVR $OWKRXJK QR ƚĂŏĹ?ĹśĹ? ĆšĹšĆŒÄžÄž Ć?ƚĞƉĆ? Ä¨Ĺ˝ĆŒÇ Ä‚ĆŒÄš ĂŜĚ longer spraining ankles with their backcourt ŜŽ Ć?ƚĞƉĆ? Ä?Ä‚Ä?ĹŹÍ˜Í&#x;
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&/$66 $ DeSoto Eagles Front Row (left to right): trainer Troi Smith, Chase Winchester, Tristan Wallace, Marques Bolden, Brendan Rushing, Jordan Butler, Julian Miranda and Nate Forte. Back Row (l-r): Joe McFail, Jairus Roberson, Morris Coe, coach Williams, head coach Chris Dyer, coach Golden, coach Pinchback, DaVunte Williams, Brandon Butler and Swahn Gibson.
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Duncanville Back on 6-A Pedestal
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&/$66 $ Duncanville 3DQWKHUHWWHV Front Row (left to right): Kentavea (Tae) Davis, Aniya Thomas, Rosie Davis, Nina Alvarez and LaMoyah Lott. Middle Row (l-r): Keyerah Black, KiAriya Abram, Tiara Franklin, Lauryn Bowie, Aakilah Caldwell and Cameron Reed. Back Row (l-r): coach Cathy Self Morgan, LaJeanna Howard, Shakyra Jacobs, Madison Townley, Cierra Johnson, Jayla Johnson, Zarielle Green, Austin Brewster and Betsy Pemberton Orr. VISITORS: DUNCANVILLE 39-0
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Anderson, Co. win with POY Sitting PLGZD\ WKURXJK WKH SHULRG EXW by Garland Hancock Elkins stormed back and cut the SAN ANTONIO -- Jacolby 3HPEHUWRQ D VHQLRU IRUZDUG GH¿FLW WR WZR 7KHQ LQ WKH ¿QDO IUDPH ZLWK WR JR (ONLQV¶ about to be named the TABC &ODVV $ 3OD\HU RI WKH <HDU VDW Chad Bowie hit one of two free RQ WKH EHQFK ZLWK D WHQGHU NQHH WKURZV WR QDUURZ WKH JDS WR RQH unable to contribute more than a Bowie would wind up netting few minutes in the biggest game D JDPH KLJK KLWWLQJ RI of his young career. Lancaster had the year before from the line to go along with ZRQ D VWDWH WLWOH ZLWK 3HPEHUWRQ four-of-seven shooting from the SOD\LQJ D VLJQL¿FDQW UROH LQ WKH ¿HOG WZR RI IRXU IURP WKH DUF FKDPSLRQVKLS JDPH %XW QRZ ,Q IDFW (ONLQV DV D WHDP KLW LQ 3HPEHUWRQ ODQJXLVKHG RI SHUFHQW IURP WKH FKDURQ WKH EHQFK ZDWFKLQJ KLV WHDP LW\ VWULSH ,Q FRPSDULVRQ /DQbattle for gold against a favored FDVWHU KLW RI IUHH WKURZV SHUFHQW $QG WKDW GL൵HUHQFort Bend Elkins. Unable to dance with the one tial is ultimately what kept the Knights in the game. WKDW EURXJKW WKHP /DQFDVWHU went small ball. Guards Darius $QGHUVRQ D VHQLRU DQG 7 - Continued on p. 80 6WDUNV D MXQLRU FXW D UXJ WKDW JDYH /DQFDVWHU WKH WUDFWLRQ LW QHHGHG WR HNH SDVW (ONLQV $QGHUVRQ JUDEEHG ¿YH KW UHERXQGV DQG VKRW ¿YH RI HLJKW IURP WKH ¿HOG HQ URXWH WR SRLQWV DQG 093 UHFRJQLWLRQ 6WDUNV DOVR QHWWHG DQG ZDV K VHYHQ RI IURP WKH ¿HOG ZLWK six rebounds. $ OLWWOH RYHU VL[ PLQXWHV LQ Starks canned a trey to give er Lancaster a lead it would never UHOLQTXLVK 'HRQ %DUUHWW D VHQLRU ZKR ¿QLVKHG ZLWK RI SRLQWV IROORZHG ZLWK D WKUHH RI G KLV RZQ DQG 6WDUNV FRQYHUWHG XW D OD\XS WR FDS D UXQ WKDW SXW R /DQFDVWHU XS JRLQJ LQWR the second period. Another Barrett trey with OHIW LQ WKH ¿UVW KDOI JDYH W /DQFDVWHU LWV ¿UVW GRXEOH GLJLW OHDG DQG WKH 7LJHUV KHOG D advantage at the break.| But things would certainly get dicey in the third frame. /DQFDVWHU H[WHQGHG LWV OHDG WR
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&/$66 $ Lancaster Tigers
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B-Ball 101 Keeps Canyon on Top by Garland Hancock SAN ANTONIO – Canyon ZRQ LWV WKLUG FRQVHFXWLYH state title with the steely calm of a champion well-prepared for FUXQFK WLPH &DQ\RQ¶V ZLQ RYHU )ULVFR /LEHUW\ was sealed on the boards and at the free throw line. And when LW PDWWHUV PRVW « LQ WKH IRXUWK period. &RDFKHG E\ :RPDQ¶V Basketball Hall of Fame inGXFWHH -RH /RPEDUG &DQ\RQ demonstrated why fundamental EDVNHWEDOO HTXDOV FRQVLVWHQF\ ZKLFK LQ WXUQ OHDGV WR FKDPSLonship contention nearly every year. Canyon has now won a &ODVV $ UHFRUG VWDWH FKDPpionships and has been to the VWDWH WRXUQDPHQW WLPHV ZKLFK is a record that stands for all FODVVL¿FDWLRQV Lombard has coached Can\RQ WR RI WKRVH WLWOHV DQG previously guided Canyon to WKUHH FRQVHFXWLYH WLWOHV LQ DQG ,Q DGGLWLRQ WR WKH &DQ\RQ WLWOHV /RPEDUG¶V resume includes six titles he won while coaching Nazareth. Canyon’s latest conquest showcased a team well-versed in how to block out and gain positioning on the boards. That fundamental preparation fed into Canyon nearly doubling Frisco /LEHUW\ LQ UHERXQGV $QG RI WKRVH UHERXQGV FDPH LQ a fourth period that began with &DQ\RQ SUHFDULRXVO\ OHDGLQJ DIWHU EHLQJ WLHG DW WKH EUHDN and trailing by as many as six in WKH ¿UVW SHULRG Limiting Frisco Liberty’s second-chance opportunities to RQO\ RQH WKURXJK WKH ¿UVW VHYHQ PLQXWHV RI WKH ¿QDO IUDPH DOlowed Canyon to gradually grow
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&/$66 $ Canyon Lady Eagles Front Row (left to right): Codi Bradstreet, Lexi Hernandez, Haley Stary, Madi Rowlan, Brianna Stewart, Channing Cunyus, Kaitey Harris, Maddy Willis, Bailey Byrd and Caitlyn Cunyus. Middle Row (l-r): Kyla Holley (student trainer), Kalysta Kotara (student trainer), Maci King, Faith Norman, Meghan Jackson, Calista Winings, Angel Hayden, Katie Hughes (manager), Mckenzie Taylor, Paitlyn Tankersley, Blaire Winings and Evie Guevara. Back Row (l-r): coach Joe Lombard, Todd Bowman (trainer), Heather Davis, coach Kody Smith and coach Johnny Hampton. VISITORS: FRISCO LIBERTY 33-7
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Lincoln Tigers Ramp Up to Title
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CLASS 4A Dallas Lincoln Tigers Front Row (left to right): Anthony Nelson, Kennedy Milton, Matthew Wilson, Ashton Baker, Lamarsay Austin, Adrian Baker, Devonte Reese and Oshariek Wiseman. Back Row (l-r): Tyree Sutton-Durham, Jabari Richardson, Demarcus Randle, Jeremiah Whitaker, Artis Brooks, Caleb Young, Kortrijk Miles and Tacorian Jones.
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Rubber Match Showcases Argyle Depth by Garland Hancock SAN ANTONIO -- The proverbial line had been drawn in the sand. Round I ZHQW WR :DFR /D 9HJD 5RXQG ,, WR $UJ\OH 1HLWKHU GHFLVLRQ DŕľľRUGHG PXFK ZULJJOH URRP DQG 5RXQG ,,, WKH UXEEHU PDWFK SURPLVHG WR EH MXVW DV WLJKW %XW LQ WKH HQG $UJ\OH KDG RQH VWDU WRR PDQ\ IRU /D 9HJD DQG ZDV DEOH WR GHIHQG LWV WLWOH Argyle’s girls basketball program now has three state titles. Two of the three have come with Texas High School Basketball hall-of-fame coach Skip Townsend calling the shots. And Townsend has now won eight state WLWOHV LQ WULHV ZLWK VL[ WLWOHV FDSWXUHG EHWZHHQ DQG ZKLOH FRDFKLQJ at Brock. The last time Townsend came up VKRUW ZDV LQ ZKHQ $UJ\OH ORVW WKH WLWOH JDPH WR /D 9HJD $UJ\OH DYHQJHG WKH ORVV WKH QH[W \HDU GHIHDWLQJ /D 9HJD LQ WKH VHPLV WR VHW XS D GUXEELQJ RI $ELOHQH :\OLH in the championship. 6R WKLV SDVW VSULQJÂśV ÂżQDOV PDWFK XS – Round III -- had a lot of hype surrounding it. 8VXDOO\ WKH ELJJHU WKH VWDJH WKH EHWWHU $UJ\OHÂśV ÂżYH VWDU UHFUXLW 9LYLDQ *UD\ SHUIRUPV %XW YHUVXV /D 9HJD LQ 5RXQG ,,, WKH VWDWH FKDPS 093 was not her usual dominant self. So sophomore “Gabbyâ€? Standifer stepped in and picked up the slack. Gabby was only too happy to do VR EHFDXVH WKH GD\ EHIRUH LQ D VHPLÂżQDOV ZLQ RYHU /LEHUW\ +LOO VKH FRPPLWWHG VL[ ÂżUVW KDOI WXUQRYHUV LQ ZKDW LQ KHU ZRUGV SURYHG WR EH WKH “worst game of my life.â€? 9HUVXV /D 9HJD 6WDQGLIHU QHWWHG D WHDP KLJK SRLQWV DQG D JDPH KLJK Continued on
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CLASS 4A Argyle Lady Eagles Front Row (left to right): Caroline Tynes, Kayla Haynes, Kaylie King, Olivia King, Morgan Yarbrough and Mira Lillard. Middle Row (l-r): Cheyanne Gantz, Leighton Eschle, Jocelyn Pierce, Sophie Betzhold and Molly Yarbrough. Back Row (l-r): Sammye Townsend, Skip Townsend, Gabby Standifer, Vivian Gray, Madison Ralston and Brady Bell.
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*ULIÀQ 0F&UDU\ Net Historic Title by Garland Hancock SAN ANTONIO — Odds are your team is going to win any game where your most dominant player is not the player on your roster who most coaches consider to be the best player in \RXU FODVVL¿FDWLRQ VWDWHZLGH Such was the case with %URZQ¿HOG WKLV SDVW spring when it throttled Winnie (DVW &KDPEHUV WR ZLQ WKH VFKRRO¶V ¿UVW VWDWH WLWOH LQ boys basketball. %URZQ¿HOG MXQLRU -H]UHHO *UL൶Q D SRVW WXUQHG LQ arguably the most impressive state-tournament performance RI DQ\ SOD\HU LQ DQ\ FODVVL¿FDWLRQ ODVW VHDVRQ 9HUVXV (DVW &KDPEHUV *UL൶Q ORJJHG SRLQWV UHERXQGV WKUHH VWHDOV DQG WZR EORFNV WR VHFXUH 093 KRQRUV +H VKRW RI IURP WKH ¿HOG DQG IRXU RI HLJKW IURP beyond the arc. $OH[ 0F&UDU\ WKH 7$%& $ 3OD\HU RI WKH <HDU was not too shabby either. McCrary came just two dimes shy of recording a triple-double. He ZRXQG XS ZLWK SRLQWV steals and eight assists. *RLQJ LQ VWRSSLQJ 0F&UDU\ was the focus for Winnie East &KDPEHUV $IWHU DOO 0F&UDU\ D VHQLRU SRLQW JXDUG was considered the best Class $ KDG WR R൵HU 8QGHU 0F&UDU\¶V ZDWFK WKH Cubs had advanced deep into WKH SOD\R൵V HYHU\ \HDU $QG DV D VHQLRU 0F&UDU\ DYHUDJHG SRLQWV ¿YH UHERXQGV WKUHH assists and two steals per game. It only stood to reason that East Chambers’ best chance of winning hinged on slowing down McCrary – at least a little. But the attention paid McCrary opened the door for
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&/$66 $ %URZQ¿HOG Runnin’ Cubs Front Row (left to right): Nathaniel Saenz, Gage Siller, Jaelyn Nolan, Darius .\OH -H]UHHO *ULႈQ $OH[ 0F&UDU\ DQG Coby Serbantez. Back Row (l-r): Brandon Reed, Isaiah Hood, Brock Sires, Nunie Ramirez, Jeronimo Quintanilla, Deveen Reed, Donte’ Flournoy and Jaylen Rainwater.
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Wall Stands Tall in D-Driven Classic by Garland Hancock SAN ANTONIO -- In a FODVVLF UHFRUG VHWWLQJ GHIHQVLYH VKRZGRZQ :DOO captured its second state title in girls basketball by out-gritting eight-time champion Brock :DOO DOVR GHIHDWHG %URFN LQ IRU WLWOH QXPEHU one. 7KH ¿QDO PDUNHG the fewest points two teams have combined to score in a state-title game. The previous UHFRUG ZDV VHW LQ ZKHQ +DPLOWRQ GHIHDWHG 0RUWRQ :DOO¶V SRLQWV DOVR VHW the record – previously held by WKH +DPLOWRQ WHDP ± IRU the fewest points scored by a title-game winner. Both of Wall’s titles have come with coach Tate Lombard at the helm. He assumed WKH UHLJQV LQ &RPLQJ LQ he had logged only one years DV D KHDG FRDFK DQG WKDW ZDV DW $ &KULVWRYDO :KHQ :DOO GHIHDWHG %URFN IRU WKH $ WLWOH Tate’s legendary coaching father Joe led Canyon HS past 0F.LQQH\ 1RUWK IRU the Class 4A title. That marked WKH ¿UVW WLPH LQ 7H[DV EDVNHWball history for a father and son to coach their respective schools to titles in the same year. 1RZ ZLWK :DOO¶V ODWHVW FRQTXHVW WKH /RPEDUGV KDYH accomplished that feat twice as Joe Lombard’s Canyon squad ZRQ WKH WLWOH YLD D win over Frisco Liberty. Wall’s Maddi Chitsey – the VWDWH FKDPSLRQVKLS 093 ± ZDV QDPHG 093 DJDLQ 6KH FRPELQHG PRGHVW R൵HQVLYH QXPEHUV ± D JDPH KLJK
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&/$66 $ Wall Hawks 2015-16 State-Championship Roster: #10, Sawyer Lloyd; #12, Kelsey Powers; #14, Karley Pettiet; #20, Miya El-Masri; #22 , Abby Alexander; #24, Haley Palmore; #30, Hannah Carr; #32, Emmy Phillips; #34, Macy Gully; #40, Landry Oliver; #42, Maddi Chitsey; #44, Kriston Moorman; #50, Jayden Fiebiger; #52, Samantha Rocha; and #54, Ashley Dusek.
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Wildcats Make 2-Sport History by Garland Hancock SAN ANTONIO -- A couple of
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&/$66 $ Canadian Wildcats Front Row (left to right): manager Ben Bryant, manager Reagan Cochran, Cooper Trolinger, Cade Throgmorton, Trae Dwyer-Krehbiel, Matthew Lynch, Cameron Copley, Bryce Chidester, Kelton King and manager Josh Culwell. Back Row (l-r): manager Gage Greenhouse, FRDFK 7LP )OHWFKHU FRDFK -Hႇ ,VRP &RUELQ Douthitt, Tyler Carr, Sawyer Cook, Cory Chidester, Jackson Anderson, Tyler Richardson, Tanner Schafer, coach HaydenMerket and head coach Andy Copley.
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&/$66 $ Weimar Wildcats Front Row (left to right): Ce’Kia Cook, Brittany Martinez, Kylee Cowart and Rebecca Moreno. Middle Row (l-r): Darrian Smith, Allison Williams, Emma Holland, LeAnn Hopkins and Kamie Klesel. Back Row (l-r): coach Codi Guentert, coach Natalie Beran, Jade Garza, Hunter Ervin, Summer Almeida, Jazmine Kirby, Jazz Garza and coach Roger Maupin. VISITORS: WEIMAR 39-2
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093 ZLWK UHERXQGV DQG D by Garland Hancock SAN ANTONIO – Avinger rode JDPH KLJK SRLQWV VFRUHG RI KLV LQ D ¿QDO VWDQ]D WKDW the hot hand of Grayson EarEHJDQ ZLWK $YLQJHU RQ WRS ly in the third period and then ¿QDOV 093 'HVPRQG &KLVP LQ &KLVP &ODVV RI ZDV IRXU RI ¿YH IURP WKH ¿HOG LQ WKH the fourth to erase a one-point KDOIWLPH GH¿FLW DQG EUHH]H SDVW fourth period after hitting two of VL[ VKRWV LQ WKH ¿UVW WKUHH IUDPHV /HQRUDK *UDG\ IRU LWV Early set up Avinger’s sevthird state title. $YLQJHU QRWFKHG LWV ¿UVW WLWOH en-point cushion going into the LQ DQG WKHQ WKH VHFRQG RQH ¿QDO IUDPH E\ VFRULQJ VHYHQ RI \HDUV DJR LQ 7KH ,QGLDQV KLV SRLQWV LQ D WKLUG SHULRG have now made eight state-tour- WKDW VDZ $YLQJHU RXWVFRUH *UDG\ QDPHQW DSSHDUDQFHV ZKLFK LV WKH (DUO\ &ODVV RI KLW three of his four shots in period KLJK ZDWHU PDUN IRU &ODVV $ $YLQJHU WUDLOHG WKURXJK number three and wound up with seven rebounds for the game. WZR SHULRGV EXW WKHQ WKH ULP A Demionte Mitchell loosened for the Indians. three-pointer early in the fourth $IWHU KLWWLQJ SHUFHQW period expanded Avinger’s lead RI LWV VKRWV EHIRUH WKH EUHDN $YLQJHU KHDWHG XS QHWWLQJ WR %XW *UDG\ ± QRW SHUFHQW LQ KDOI QXPEHU WZR ready to throw in the towel – re0HDQZKLOH *UDG\ ZHQW VSRQGHG ZLWK D UXQ VSDUNHG VRXWK KLWWLQJ RQO\ SHUFHQW RI by two forced turnovers. That its shots in the second half after OHIW LW D WZR SRVVHVVLRQ JDPH D SHUFHQW VKRZLQJ LQ WKH ¿UVW ZLWK PRUH WKDQ ¿YH PLQutes to play. two periods. 'HVPRQG &KLVP WKH )LQDOV *UDG\ ZKR KDG WKH \HDU EHfore got routed in the title game E\ 7H[OLQH ZDV WKLV WLPH DURXQG ULJKW LQ WKH WKLFN RI LW %XW DERXW D PLQXWH ODWHU Avinger’s Chism answered with D OD\XS DQG *UDG\¶V FRQ¿GHQFH VHHPHG WR WDNH D KLW DOORZing panic to gradually seep in. Grady had already launched four bombs in the period; and in the ¿QDO IRXU PLQXWHV DQG FKDQJH LW would throw up seven more trey attempts. Only one of the seven IHOO DQG DOWRJHWKHU *UDG\ ZDV WZR RI IURP EH\RQG WKH DUF LQ WKH ¿QDO HLJKW PLQXWHV Making Grady’s chance for D FRPHEDFN HYHQ PRUH GL൶FXOW Continued on
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&/$66 $ Avinger Indians Left to Right: Curtis Henry, Alex Perry, Desmond Chism, Grayson Early, Dee Mitchell, John David Courtney and Brennan Dowell.
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Roberts Sizzles, Lipan Wins 1st Title by Garland Hancock SAN ANTONIO – Led by a KLVWRU\ PDNLQJ /DQLH 5REHUWV Lipan broke the will of twotime defending champion NazDUHWK RXWVFRULQJ WKH 6ZLIWHWWHV GRZQ WKH VWUHWFK WR QRWFK D YLFWRU\ DQG WKH ¿UVW girls basketball title in school history. 5REHUWV WKH ¿QDOV 093 recorded game-highs in both SRLQWV DQG UHERXQGV The day before she set a Class $ VWDWH WRXUQDPHQW VLQgle-game scoring record with SRLQWV LQ D VHPL¿QDOV shellacking of Roby. $JDLQVW 5RE\ 5REHUWV KLW RI IURP WKH ¿HOG SHUFHQW ± VL[ RI VL[ IURP beyond the arc – and seven of eight from the line. Facing D PXFK VWL൵HU GHIHQVH YHUVXV 1D]DUHWK VKH FRROHG D OLWWOH KLWWLQJ MXVW ¿YH RI IURP WKH ¿HOG DQG RQH RI WKUHH beyond the arch. But Roberts crippled Nazareth at the charity VWULSH JRLQJ D SHUIHFW IRU +HU SRLQWV LQ WKH WLWOH game gave her a two-game WRXUQDPHQW WRWDO RI ZKLFK also now stands as a Class A record. /LSDQ KDV QRZ PDGH seven state-tournament appearances with this past season marking its third consecutive. 1D]DUHWK GHIHDWHG /LSDQ LQ WKH VWDWH WLWOH JDPH DQG LQ WKH VWDWH VHPL¿QDOV It looked like Nazareth might get the best of Lipan DJDLQ ZKHQ $OOLH 6FKXOWH WKH VWDWH ¿QDOV 093 RSHQHG WKH IRXUWK SHULRG ZLWK D WUH\ JLYLQJ WKH 6ZLIWHWWHV D lead.
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&/$66 $ Lipan Lady Indians Front Row (left to right): Tate Branson, Taylor Branson, Telese Branson, Lacy Redwine, Faith Ross, Lacee Ferguson, Joy Miller, Hannah Baldree and Mya Nunez. Back Row (l-r): Amber Branson, Catherine Thormann, Bryanna Phelps, Hannah Redwine, Maddie McGee, Lanie Roberts, Sarah Callaway, Brailey Redwine and Ray Michou.
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Class 4A Argyle from p. 66 QLQH UHERXQGV 6KH UDUHO\ PLVVHG KLWWLQJ ¿YH RI VL[ IURP WKH ¿HOG DQG ¿YH RI VL[ IURP WKH OLQH But while Gray may have received VHFRQG ELOOLQJ LQ WKH JDPH HYHQ D little Gray goes a long way. ³,W ZDV NLQG RI IUXVWUDWLQJ ´ VDLG *UD\ ZKR UDQNV WK QDWLRQZLGH RQ (631 +RRS*XUO]œ &ODVV RI 7RS OLVW ³0\ VKRW ZDV QRW RQ WRQLJKW ´ *UD\ DGGHG ³DQG , GLGQœW make the right decisions on my passing.� 1HYHUWKHOHVV *UD\ GLG SOHQW\ WR make the all-tournament team. As a WHVWDPHQW WR MXVW KRZ JRRG VKH LV KHU ³R྾ JDPH´ VWLOO SURGXFHG SRLQWV ¿YH UHERXQGV WKUHH DVVLVWV DQG WZR VWHDOV 6KH KLW ¿YH RI QLQH IURP WKH ¿HOG DQG ¿YH RI VL[ IURP WKH OLQH The game also marked a personDO PLOHVWRQH DV *UD\ HFOLSVHG points in career scoring. Argyle’s Madison Ralston also made the all-tournament team. She VFRUHG SRLQWV WKUHH RI IRXU IURP WKH ¿HOG DQG FRQWULEXWHG IRXU UHbounds. /D 9HJD FRXQWHUHG ZLWK %D\ORU VLJQHH &DOYHLRQ /DQGUXP D &ODVV
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two of its three all-tournament players LQ 1RODQ DQG *ULྜQ ERWK RI ZKRP DUH SRVWV 7KH &XEV DOVR UHWXUQ WKHLU IRRW FHQWHU 'DULXV .\OH 1RODQ *ULྜQ DQG .\OH KRSH WR this season provide the Cubs a third appearance in the state tournament. 3ULRU WR ODVW VHDVRQ %URZQ¿HOG DGYDQFHG WR VWDWH RQO\ LQ ZKLFK UHVXOWHG LQ D VHPL¿QDOV ORVV WR &ODUNVYLOOH ZKR WKHQ ORVW WR D 6KDTXLOOH O’Neal-led San Antonio Cole.
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hand Wall its second gold medal. $IWHU IDOOLQJ EHKLQG LQ WKH ¿UVW IUDPH :DOO PDQDJHG WR RXWVFRUH %URFN IRU D DGYDQWDJH at the break. Wall twice managed WR H[WHQG LWV OHDG WR VHYHQ GRLQJ VR ZLWK WR JR LQ WKH VHFRQG SHULRG DQG ZLWK WR JR LQ WKH JDPH 2Q ERWK RFFDVLRQV LW ZDV 3KLOOLSV KLWWLQJ a timely trey to give Wall just a tad of breathing room in an otherwise WHQVLRQ ¿OOHG FRQWHVW 3KLOOLSV MRLQHG &KLWVH\ RQ WKH all-tournament team. She closed with nine points and four rebounds. She hit WKUHH RI VHYHQ IURP WKH ¿HOG ± WZR RI three from beyond the arc – and one
of two from the line. +DUUHOO DQG 7ULVKD -DFREV ERWK VHQLRUV PDGH WKH DO WRXUQDPHQW WHDP for Brock. Jacobs logged a team-high nine points and game-high nine reERXQGV +DUUHOO ORJJHG VHYHQ SRLQWV WKUHH UHERXQGV WZR DVVLVWV DQG WZR steals. 7KH JDPH PDUNHG WKH ¿QDOH IRU three graduating Wall seniors -- HanQDK &DUU &KLWVH\ DQG 0DF\ *XOO\ 7KH &KLWVH\ D IRUZDUG LV WKLV IDOO SOD\LQJ IRU /XEERFN &KULVWLDQ &DUU D JXDUG QRZ VXLWV XS IRU 6XO 5RVV State.
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Class 2A Canadian from p. 72 outbreak of a third world war may be much more likely than a school ever going back-to-back-to-back-to-back again. Canadian’s enrollment size helped the stars align. Like so many small VFKRROV LQ 7H[DV NLGV DW &DQDGLDQ typically play more than one sport. And when you are a small school with kids athletic enough to win a state title in IRRWEDOO WKHUH LV D JRRG FKDQFH WKHVH same kids will also do well in basketball. $OO RI &DQDGLDQ¶V EDVNHWEDOO players whose names appear in the VWDWH WRXUQDPHQW ER[ VFRUH DOVR played football this past season. And QLQH RI WKHP ± VHQLRUV &RU\ &KLGHVWHU 6DZ\HU &RRN 7DQQHU 6FKDIHU DQG Cooper Trolinger; juniors Corbin 'RXWKLWW &DPHURQ &RSOH\ DQG 7UDH Dwyer-Krehbiel; and sophomores Matthew Lynch and Tyler Richardson -DOVR GRXEOH GLSSHG GXULQJ WKH school year. That means all nine have four championship rings to sustain memories of their glory days. Copley has also won three consecuWLYH VWDWH WLWOHV LQ EDVNHWEDOO +H VWDUWHG DV D IUHVKPDQ IRU &ODVV $ 'LYLVLRQ ,, VWDWH FKDPSLRQ :DWHU 9DOOH\ Copley then transferred to Canadian ZKHQ KLV GDG $QG\ :DWHU 9DOOH\¶V WKHQ KHDG FRDFK VLJQHG RQ WR FRDFK WKH Wildcats of Canadian. In addition to his obvious contribuWLRQ WR &DQDGLDQ¶V GXDO VSRUW EDFN WR EDFN WLWOHV $QG\ &RSOH\ LV RQO\ RQH of three basketball coaches in Texas to win a basketball title and then capture a title at another school the following year. And Copley is the only coach to have the second title come at a school that had never before won a state championship. ,Q IDFW WKHUH KDYH EHHQ RQO\ RWKer times that Texas basketball coaches have led either girls or boys teams to three or more consecutive titles. In Canadian’s win over Muenster IRU WKH WLWOH &DPHURQ &RSOH\ HPHUJHG DV WKH 093 +H KLW VHYHQ RI IURP WKH ¿HOG DQG WKUHH RI VL[ WUH\
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2A MVP -- Cameron Copley (Canadian) … 5-9 junior guard
Tyrik Armstrong (Fort Bend Elkins) ... 5-9 senior guard Kenneth Busby (Fort Bend Elkins) ... 5-10 senior guard Nate Morris (Lancaster) ... 6-10 senior center Tahjon Starks (Lancaster) ... 6-1 junior guard
Bradley Betak (Thorndale) … 6-0 senior guard Sawyer Cook (Canadian) … 6-2 senior forward Blayne Jones (Muenster) … 6-0 junior guard Tanner Schafer (Canadian) … 6-4 senior forward
4A MVP -- Kortrijk Miles (Dallas Lincoln) ... 6-4 junior guard
1A MVP -- Desmond Chism (Avinger) … 6-0 senior guard/forward
Jauron Freeman (La Marque) … 6-1 junior guard Michael McCain (Silsbee) … 6-2 junior guard/forward Kennedy Milton (Dallas Lincoln) … 6-1 sophomore guard Jabari Richardson (Dallas Lincoln) … 6-4 senior forward
Cole Avery (Lenorah Grady) … 6-4 senior center Grayson Early (Avinger) … 6-5 sophomore guard Demionte Mitchelle (Avinger) … 6-0 sophomore guard Jaylen Short (Lenorah Grady) … 6-2 junior forward
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Kene Hamilton (Spring Dekaney) … 5-6 senior guard/forward Ciera Johnson (Duncanville) … 6-4 senior forward/center Chasity Patterson (Galena Park North Shore) … 5-6 junior guard Madison Townley (Duncanville) … 6-1 senior forward/center
Dalesia Booth (San Antonio Cole) … 5-9 senior forward Rachel Harrell (Brock) … 5-9 senior guard Trisha Jacobs (Brock) … 5-5 senior guard Emmy Phillips (Wall) … 5-8 junior guard
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Caitlyn Cunyus (Canyon) … 5-6 senior guard Jordan Hamilton (Frisco Liberty) … 5-8 junior guard Rebecca Lescay (Frisco Liberty) … 5-8 junior guard Danielle Rainey (Cedar Park Vista Ridge) … 5-11 senior guard
Rylee Albracht (Panhandle) … 5-10 sophomore guard/forward Summer Almeida (Weimar) … 6-1 junior center Emma Holland (Weimar) … 5-7 junior guard Macalle Melton (Panhandle) … 5-10 junior center
4A MVP -- Gabby Standifer (Argyle) … 6-0 sophomore guard/forward
1A MVP -- Lanie Roberts (Lipan) … 5-10 senior guard
Vivian Gray (Argyle) … 6-1 junior forward Calveion Landrum (Waco La Vega) … 5-11 senior guard Ta’Naiya Norwood (Waco La Vega) … 6-1 sophomore center Madison Ralston (Argyle) … 6-0 junior forward
Isabel Carrion (Roby) … 5-7 senior guard Bryanna Phelps (Lipan) … 5-9 senior guard Allie Schulte (Nazareth) … 5-10 junior guard Deborah VanDijk (Nazareth) … 6-0 senior center
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Cedar Hill Trinity Christian Malachi Broadnax … Forward; Class of 2016 Isaiah Range … Guard; Class of 2019 Dareny Sims … Guard; Class of 2016 St. Thomas Episcopal Carson Freeman … Guard; Class of 2017 Jamir Mason … Guard; Class of 2017 Joshua C. Twine … Guard; Class of 2016 Katy Faith West Chase Cobb … Guard/Forward; Class of 2016 Lane Murphy … Forward; Class of 2017 Lubbock Christian Connor Adkins … Forward; Class of 2016 Jeremy Brown … Forward; Class of 2016
Conroe Lifestyle Christian Eddy Clinton … Forward/Guard; Class of 2017 Zachary Heaton … Guard; Class of 2017 Derrick Herrick … Guard; Class of 2017 Granbury North Central Texas Marko Jovanovic … Utility; Class of 2017 Andrija Ristanovic … Utility; Class of 2017 Luis Rivas … Utility; Class of 2017 Houston Southwest Christian Christopher Lewis … Forward; Class of 2016 Carlton Wiley … Forward; Class of 2016 Lubbock All-Saints Jacob Cates … Guard; Class of 2017
Austin Waldorf Connor Horton … Forward; Class of 2018 Tobias Marek … Guard; Class of 2017 -H൵ :LOVRQ « *XDUG &ODVV RI Bryan Brazos Christian Tyler Chism … Guard; Class of 2017 Zachary Gillett … Center; Class of 2017 Jacob Jordan … Guard; Class of 2017 Huntsville Cameron Smith … Guard; Class of 2017 Sasha Thompson … Guard; Class of 2017 Sherman Texoma Christian Blaise Bentsen … Post; Class of 2019 Kyle McCarthy … Guard; Class of 2018
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Denton Calvary Cara Hannegan … Forward; Class of 2016 Gracie Sammons … Guard; Class of 2019 Hallettsville Sacred Heart Catholic Sarah Bludau … Utility; Class of 2017 Kaylin Dworsky … Utility; Class of 2017 Briana Haas … Utility; Class of 2018 Muenster Sacred Heart Amanda Aldriedge … Guard; Class of 2017 Alane Bartush … Forward; Class of 2017 Avery Truebenbach … Forward; Class of 2017 Tomball Rosehill Christian Georgia Barnhart … Guard; Class of 2018 Hunter Begley … Guard; Class of 2016
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Beaumont Legacy Christian Alexis M. Morris … Guard; Class of 2017 Ashari Morris … Guard; Class of 2019 Allura Wilkes … Guard; Class of 2019 Fort Worth Lake Country Christian Jasmine Chambers … Post; Class of 2017 Laci Hawthorne … Forward; Class of 2017 Alexus Jones … Guard; Class of 2017 Lutheran North Cydney Rivera … Guard; Class of 2018 Asia Woods … Guard/Forward; Class of 2016 McKinney Christian Mikayla Kuehne … Guard; Class of 2017 Hannah Wilks … Forward; Class of 2016
Granbury North Central Texas Korede Ahmedu … Center; Class of 2016 Baud, Camille … Point Guard; Class of 2017 Lillian Ijeh … Center; Class of 2018 Sophie Schultz … Shooting Guard/Forward; Class of 2017 Mission Juan Diego Madeline Ayala … Utility; Class of 2016 Paulina Camara … Utility; Class of 2017 San Antonio Legacy Christian Melissa Damschen … Utility; Class of 2016 Ashleigh Stowers … Utility; Class of 2016 Wichita Christian Danelle Okeke ... Utility, Class of 2019 Lauren Spragins ...Utility, Class of 2019
CLASS 5A Argyle Liberty Christian Tatum Barber … Guard; Class of 2017 Kendall Ellig … Forward; Class of 2016 Sydney Goodson … Guard; Class of 2016 Bishop Lynch Endyia Rogers … Guard; Class of 2019 Murphy Yoxall … Guard; Class of 2017 Prestonwood Christian Academy Alicia Blackwell … Guard; Class of 2016 Camryn Brown … Forward; Class of 2019 Jade Williams … Post; Class of 2017 Tomball Concordia Lutheran Sana Gilani … Guard; Class of 2016 Allison Welling … Forward; Class of 2016
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1978 % $ $ $ $ 1979 % $ $ $ $ 1980 % $ $ $ $ 1981 $ $ $ $ $ 1982 $ $ $ $ $ 1983 $ $ $ $ $
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1988 $ $ $ $ $
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1995 $ $ $ $ $ 1996 $ $ $ $ $
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UIL State Tournament Records • Boys All Classifications Individual high score, game 51 -- Don Stanley (Buna, 1957); Tommy Jones (Crane, 1969) Individual free throws, game 17 -- Frank Portilla, (Milby-Houston, 1956); Robert Zamora, (South San Antonio, 1961)
Most state championships 10 – Snook (1965-66, ’70, ’78-84)
Individual high score, game 45 -- Ira Terrell, (Roosevelt-Dallas) Individual free throws, game 17 -- Frank Portilla (Milby-Houston, 1956) Individual high score, series (3 games) 75 -- Mack Carter (Borger, 1952)
Individual high score, series (2 games) 91 -- Tommy Jones (Crane, 1969)
Individual high score, series (2 games) 78 -- Stanley Bonewitz Jr. (Central-San Antonio, 1995)
Team low score, game 2 -- Kenedy, 1923 (Oak Cliff 44, Kenedy 2)
Team high score, game 111 – Roosevelt-Dallas, 1972
Team high score, series (2 games) 215 -- East Central-San Antonio, 1995 Aggregate high score, game 220 -- Roosevelt of Dallas 111, Wheatley-Houston 109 … 1972 (semis) Championship game, individual high score 51 -- Don Stanley (Buna, 1957) Championship game, team high score 108 – Wheatley-Houston, 1970; East Central-San Antonio, 1995 Championship game, lowest scoring winner 14 -- Beaumont, 1925 Championship game, highest scoring loser 86 – Dallas Carter, 1995 Championship game, lowest scoring loser 11 -- San Antonio, 1921; Denton, 1929; Estelline, 1930
Team low score, game 15 -- Waco, 1947 Team high score, series (3 games) 188 -- Borger, 1952 Team high score, series (2 games) 215 -- East Central-San Antonio, 1995 Aggregate high score, game 220 – Roosevelt-Dallas 111, Wheatley-Houston 109 … 1972 Aggregate low score, game 37 – Davis-Houston 20, Lufkin 17 … 1946 Championship game, individual high score 44 -- Rick Bullock (Jefferson-San Antonio, 1972) Championship game, team high score 108 – Wheatley-Houston, 1970; East Central-San Antonio, 1995 Championship game, lowest scoring winner 27 -- El Paso, 1947 Championship game, highest scoring loser 86 – Dallas Carter, 1995
Championship game, aggregate high score 194 -- East Central-San Antonio 108, Dallas Carter 86 … 1995
Championship game, lowest scoring loser 22 – Jefferson-San Antonio, 1947
Championship game, aggregate low score 26 -- Beaumont 14, Brackenridge-San Antonio 12 … 1925
Championship game, aggregate high score 194 -- East Central-San Antonio 108, Dallas Carter 86 … 1995
Most times in tournament 19 – Austin HS-Austin (1922, ’24-28, ’30-31, ’36, ’43-45, ’49, ‘51, ’53, ’57, ’58, ’60-61) -- Snook (1962, ’65-68, ’71-72, ’79-85, 2005 … Class 1A; 1973-74, ’77-78 … Class 2A)
Championship game, aggregate low score 49 -- El Paso 27, San Antonio Jefferson 22 … 1947
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Class 5A Individual high score, game 41 -- Dennis Realer (Gonzales, 1974)
Class 6A
Individual high score, series (3 games) 95 -- Jimmy Moore (Frankston, 1964)
Team high score, series (3 games) 238 -- Kennard, 1968
Green = New Records
Most times in tournament 19 -- Austin HS-Austin (1922, ’24-28, ’30-31, ’36, ’43-45, ’49, ’51, ’53, ’57-58, ’60-61)
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Individual free throws, game 17 -- Robert Zamora (South San Antonio, 1961) Individual high score, series (3 games) 86 -- Marcus Frieberger (Greenville, 1947) Individual high score, series (2 games) 78 -- Dennis Tealer (Gonzales, 1974) Team high score, game 106 – Houston Yates, 2010 Team low score, game 17 -- Lufkin, 1946 Team high score, series (3 games) 167 -- Alamo Heights-San Antonio, 1952 Team high score, series (2 games) 198 – Houston Yates, 2010 Aggregate high score, game 185 -- South Oak Cliff 95, Angleton 90 … 2006 Aggregate low score, game 37 – Davis-Houston 20, Lufkin 17 … 1946 Championship game, individual high score 38 -- Jerry Mallett (South Park-Beaumont, 1953) Championship game, team high score 94 – Houston Yates, 2009 Championship game, lowest scoring winner 45 -- Pine Tree-Longview, 1973
Championship game, highest scoring loser 78 – Dallas Kimball, 2009 Championship game, lowest scoring loser 35 -- Pecos, 1957 Championship game, aggregate high score 172 – Houston Yates 94, Dallas Kimball 78 … 2009 Championship game, aggregate low score 83 -- Pine Tree-Longview 45, Lamesa 38 … 1973 Most times in tournament 15 – Dunbar-Fort Worth (1976, ’78-79, ’81, ’84, ’87-88, ’90-91, ’93 … Class 6A; 2002-03, ’06-07, ’16 … Class 5A) 14 -- Dunbar-Fort Worth
UIL State Tournament Records • Boys Most state championships 7 – Lincoln-Port Arthur (1981 … Class 5A; 1984, ’86, ’88-89, ’91, ’95 … Class 4A)
Most state championships 5 – Wheatley-Houston (1968-70, ’73, ’78) Class 3A
Most times in tournament 17 – Dimmitt (1944, ’48, ’51, ’60-61, ’67, ’71, ’75, ’78, ’82-84, ’86-88; 2001-02)
Class 4A Individual high score, game 51 -- Don Stanley (Buna, 1957); Tommy Jones (Crane, 1969) Individual free throws, game 16 -- Bennie Lenox (Clear Creek-League City, 1960); Tommy Jones (Crane, 1969) Individual high score, series (3 games) 74 -- Harold Pheland (Levelland, 1952)
Individual high score, game 50 -- Russell Boone (Sweeny, 1954) Individual free throws, game 12 -- Wayne Williams (Dickinson, 1955); Franklin McLean (Deer Park, 1956); Roy Myers (Huntington, 1974) Individual high score, series (3 games) 66 -- Junior Carrington (East Mountain, 1947) Individual high score, series (2 games) 89 -- Russell Boone (Sweeny, 1954)
Most state championships 7 – Buna (1955-56 … Class 2A; 1957-58, ’61-63 … Class 3A) Class 2A Individual high score, game 43 -- George Scott (McAdoo, 1960); John Ray Godfrey (Aspermont, 1962); Zac Tabor (Graford, 2012) Individual free throws, game 19 -- Zac Tabor (Graford, 2012)
Individual high score, series (2 games) 91 -- Tommy Jones (Crane, 1969)
Team high score, game 97 -- Troup, 1994
Team high score, game 100 -- Lamesa, 1990
Team low score, game 16 -- Elkhart, 1942
Team low score, game 16 -- Elkhart, 1942
Team high score, series (3 games) 186 -- Dimmitt, 1952
Team high score, series (3 games) 169 -- Bowie, 1951
Team high score, series (2 games) 173 -- Morton, 1983
Team high score, series (2 games) 172 – Hardin-Jefferson/Sour Lake, 1991
Aggregate high score, game 179 -- Lorenzo 92, Zapata 87 … 1967
Team high score, series (2 games) 170 -- Triple A Academy-Dallas, 2013
Aggregate low score, game 60 – Universal City-Randolph 31, Childress 29 … 2015
Aggregate high score, game 164 -- Laneville 91, Calvert 73 … 1993
Championship game, individual high score 50 -- Russell Boone (Sweeny, 1954)
Aggregate low score, game 30 -- Johnson City 16, Marfa 14 … 1947
Championship game, individual high score 51 -- Don Stanley (Buna, 1957)
Championship game, team high score 92 -- Sweeny, 1954
Championship game, individual high score 35 -- Calvin Gerke (Snook, 1966)
Championship game, team high score 90 -- Clarksville, 1998
Championship game, lowest scoring winner 37 -- Brock, 2015
Championship game, lowest scoring winner 30 – San Antonio Lanier, 1943
Championship game, highest scoring loser 72 -- Liberty Hill, 1987; Troup, 1990
Championship game, lowest scoring winner 16 -- Johnson City, 1947
Championship game, lowest scoring loser 32 – Universal City-Randolph, 2015
Championship game, highest scoring loser 71 -- Calvert, 1995
Championship game, aggregate high score 160 -- Morton 91, Bartlett 69 … 1983
Championship game, lowest scoring loser 14 -- Marfa, 1947
Championship game, aggregate low score 69 – Brock 37, Universal City-Randolph 32 … 2015
Championship game, aggregate high score 160 -- Paducah 99, Big Sandy Livingston 61 … 1988
Aggregate high score, game 173 -- Clarksville 90, Crockett 83 … 1998 Aggregate low score, game 36 -- Mount Vernon 19, San Antonio Lanier 17 … 1944
Championship game, lowest scoring loser 18 – French-Beaumont, 1943 Championship game, highest scoring loser 83 -- Crockett, 1998 Championship game, aggregate high score 173 -- Clarksville 90, Crockett 83 … 1998 Championship game, aggregate low score 48 – San Antonio Lanier 30, Beaumont French 18 … 1943
Individual high score, series (3 games) 95 -- Jimmy Moore (Frankston, 1964) Team high score, game 99 -- Paducah, 1988 Team low score, game 14 -- Marfa, 1947 Team high score, series (3 games) 238 -- Kennard, 1968
Championship game, team high score 99 -- Paducah, 1988
Championship game, aggregate low score 30 -- Johnson City 16, Marfa 14 … 1947
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UIL State Tournament Records • Boys Most times in tournament 19 – Snook (1962, ’65-68, ’71-72, ’79-85, 2005 … Class 1A; 1973-74, ’77-78 … Class 2A) Most state championships 10 – Snook (1965-66, ’69, ’79-84 … Class 1A; 1978 … Class 2A Class 1A Individual high score, game 36 – Aaron Gutierrez (Texline, 2015) Individual free throws, game 11 – Cole Avery (Lenorah Grady, 2015) Individual high score, series (2 games) 67 – Aaron Gutierrez (Texline, 2015) Team high score, game 76 – Texline (in 2 games), 2015; Lenorah Grady, 2015
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Team low score, game 36 – Lenorah Grady, 2016 48 – Graford, 2015
Championship game, highest scoring loser 55 – Lenorah Grady, 2015
Team high score, series (2 games) 152 – Texline, 2015
Championship game, lowest scoring loser 36 -- Lenorah Grady, 2016 55 – Lenorah Grady, 2015
Aggregate high score, game 151 – Lenorah Grady 76, Calvert 75 … 2015
Championship game, aggregate high score 131 – Texline 76, Lenorah Grady 55 … 2015
Aggregate low score, game 83 – Avinger 46, Happy 37 … 2016 124 – Texline 76, Graford 48 … 2015
Championship game, aggregate low score 86 – Avinger 50, Lenorah Grady 36 … 2016 131 – Texline 76, Lenorah Grady 55 … 2015
Championship game, individual high score 31 – Aaron Gutierrez (Texline, 2015) Championship game, team high score 76 – Texline, 2015 Championship game, lowest scoring winner 50 – Avinger, 2016 76 – Texline, 2015
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Most times in tournament 8 – Avinger (1947, ’77-78, ’81, ’87, ’95-96, 2016) 7 -- Graford (1965, ’82, ’88 2000, ’08, ’12, ’15) Most state championships 1 – Avinger, 2016; Texline, 2015; Lenorah Grady, 2014
UIL State Tournament Records • Girls All Classifications Individual high score, game 68 -- Juvean McWhorter (Collinsville, 1956) Individual free throws, game 29 -- Bebe Zajicek (Ganado, 1966) Individual field goals, game 28 -- Juvean McWhorter (Collinsville, 1956) Individual high score (3-game series) 168 -- Juvean McWhorter (Collinsville, 1956) Individual high score (2-game series) 103 -- Mary Rosebrock (George West, 1968) Team high score, game 105 -- Springlake (Earth), 1967 Team low score, game 11 -- Sulphur Bluff, 1951 Team high score (3-game series) 249 -- North Hopkins (Sulphur Springs), 1958
Most times in tournament 26 – Canyon* (1969-78, ’81, ’89, ’92, ’94, ’96, ’99; 2000, ’03-05, ’07-08, ’11, ’14-15, ’16) *2003-05, ’07-08 appearances were in Class 4A; all other appearances came in Class 5A 25 – Nazareth (1976-82, ’84-86, ’88-91, ’93, ’96, ’98; 2000-02, ’05, ’07, ’14-16) 24 – Duncanville (1951-52, ’59, ’62, ’66-67, ’73, ’76, ’81, ’83-84, ’88-92, ’95, ’97; 2003-04, ’12-14, ’16) Most consecutive times in tournament 10 -- Canyon High, 1969-78 Most wins in tournament 28 -- Nazareth Most points scored in tournament 1,311 -- Claude (27 games) Most losses in tournament 17 -- Moulton Highest points-per-game average in tournament 64.5 -- Springlake Earth (6 games)
Team high score (2-game series) 171 -- Springlake (Earth), 1967
Most state championships 20 – Nazareth* (1977-82, ’84-85, ’88-91, ’96; 2000-02, ’05, ’07, ’14-15)
Team field goals, game 38 -- Bovina, 1959
Most consecutive state championships 6 – Nazareth, 1977-82
Aggregate high score, game 179 -- Buna 92, Freeport Brazosport 87 … 1960
Class 6A Individual high score, game 44 -- Brittney Griner (Nimitz-Houston, 2009)
Aggregate low score, game 36 -- Claude 25, Sulphur Bluff 11 … 1951
Individual free throws, game 16 -- Susan Rouse (Clemens-Schertz, 1977); Grant (Mansfield, 2001)
Championship game, individual high score 68 -- Juvean McWhorter (Collinsville, 1956) Championship game, team high score 105 -- Springlake (Earth), 1967
Individual field goals, game 19 -- Brittney Griner (Nimitz-Houston, 2009)
Championship game, lowest scoring winner 24 – Wall, 2016 27 -- Hamilton, 1952
Individual high score (2-game series) 72 -- Von Bunn (Victoria High, 1976)
Championship game, highest scoring loser 75 -- North Hopkins (Sulphur Springs), 1956; Victoria High, 1966
Team high score, game 86 -- South Oak Cliff (Dallas), 1978
Championship game, lowest scoring loser 19 -- Morton, 1952 Championship game, aggregate high score 158 -- Collinsville 83, Sulphur Springs (North Hopkins) 75 … 1956 Championship game, aggregate low score 46 -- Hamilton 27, Morton 19 … 1952 Championship team, most points (3-game series) 249 -- North Hopkins (Sulphur Springs), 1958 Championship team, most points (2-game series) 171 -- Springlake (Earth), 1967
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Team low score, game 27 -- Georgetown, 2003 Team high score (2-game series) 158 -- South Oak Cliff (Dallas), 1977 Aggregate high score, game 155 -- Houston Yates 78, Longview High 77 … 1983 Aggregate low score, game 74 -- Victoria High 38, Duncanville 36 … 1991; Duncanville 47, Georgetown 27 … 2003 Championship game, highest scoring loser 71 -- Duncanville, 1981
Championship team, fewest points (3-game series) 102 -- Claude, 1951
Championship game, lowest scoring winner 42 -- Duncanville, 1989
Championship team, fewest points (2-game series) 79 -- Stephenville, 1968
Championship game, lowest scoring loser 27 -- Georgetown, 2003
Red = Old Records
Championship game, individual high score 37 -- Cynthia Barefield (Victoria High, 1978) Championship game, team high score 79 -- South Oak Cliff (Dallas), 1977 Championship game, aggregate high score 144 -- South Oak Cliff 79, Schertz Clemens 65 … 1977 Championship game, aggregate low score 77 -- Duncanville 44, Alief Elsik 33 … 1997 Championship team, high scoring (2-game series) 158 -- South Oak Cliff (Dallas), 1977 Most times in tournament 24 – Duncanville (1951-52, ’59, ’62, ’66-67, ’73, ’76, ’81, ’83-84, ’88-92, ’95, ’97; 2003-04, ’12-14, ’16) 23 -- Duncanville Most consecutive times in tournament 5 -- South Oak Cliff, 1976-80; Duncanville, 1988-92 Most state championships 9 – Duncanville (1976, ’88-90, ’97; 2003, ’12-13, ’16) 8 -- Duncanville Most consecutive state championships 4 -- Mansfield High, 1999-2002 Class 5A Individual high score, game 52 -- Frieda Rousseau (Tulia, 1967) Individual free throws, game 25 -- Jean Shumbera (Victoria High, 1966) Individual field goals, game 16 -- Frieda Rousseau (Tulia, 1967) Individual, high score (2-game series) 99 -- Frieda Rousseau (Tulia, 1967) Team high score, game 81 -- Canyon High, 1977 Team low score, game 17 -- Calallen, 1984 Team high score (2-game series) 155 -- Canyon High, 2000 Aggregate high score, game 151 -- Tulia 76, Victoria High 75 … 1966 Aggregate low score, game 49 -- Levelland 32, Corpus Christi Calallen 17 … 1984 Championship game, individual high score 52 -- Frieda Rousseau (Tulia, 1967) Championship game, team high score 77 -- Canyon High, 1978 Championship game, highest scoring loser 75 -- Victoria High, 1966
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UIL State Tournament Records • Girls Championship game, lowest scoring winner 36 -- Levelland, 1997
Championship game, lowest scoring winner 27 -- Hamilton, 1952
Championship game, lowest scoring loser 23 -- Bay City, 1998
Championship game, highest scoring loser 81 -- Sweeny, 1983
Championship game, aggregate high score 151 -- Tulia 76, Victoria High 75 … 1966
Championship game, lowest scoring loser 19 -- Morton, 1952
Championship game, aggregate low score 68 -- Stephenville 41, West Orange 27 … 1968 Championship team, high score (2-game series) 155 -- Canyon High, 2000 Most times in tournament 26 – Canyon* (1969-78, ’81, ’89, ’92, ’94, ’96, ’99; 2000, ’03-05, ’07-08, ’11, ’14-15, ’16) *2003-05, ’07-08 appearances were in Class 4A; all other appearances came in Class 5A 25 – Canyon Most consecutive times in tournament 10 – Canyon, 1969-78 Most state championships 18 – Canyon* (1969, ’72, ’74, ’77-78, ’81, ’92, ’96; 2000, ’03-05, ’07-08, ’11, ’14-15, ’16) *2003-05, ’07-08 titles were won in Class 4A; all other titles came in Class 5A 17 -- Canyon Most consecutive state championships 3 – Plainview (2001-03), Canyon (2003-05), Canyon (2014-16) Class 4A Individual high score, game 58 -- Jill Rankin (Phillips, 1976) Individual free throws, game 29 -- Bebe Zajicek (Ganado, 1966)
Championship game, aggregate high score 167 -- Mont Belvieu Barbers Hill 86, Sweeny 81 … 1983
Championship game, aggregate low score 46 -- Hamilton 27, Morton 19 … 1952
Championship team, high scoring (2-game series) 168 -- Phillips, 1976 Most times in tournament 11 -- Abilene Wylie (1964, ’70, ’90; 2001, ’06, ’10-12, ’14-15, ’16) 10 -- Levelland (1982-84, ’86-89, ’91, ’93, ’97) Most consecutive state championships 4 -- Levelland (1986-89) Class 3A Individual high score, game 61 -- Paula Corn (Baird, 1964) Individual free throws, game 23 -- Sue Janes (Sundown, 1961); Mary Rosebrock (George West, 1968); Barbara Renfro (Cross Plains, 1967)
Individual high score (3-game series) 109 – Margaret Odom (Dimmitt, 1954)
Team high score, game 92 -- Buna, 1960
Individual high score (2-game series) 103 -- Mary Rosebrock (George West, 1968)
Championship team, high scoring (2-game series) 171 -- Springlake (Earth), 1967 Most times in tournament 21 – Brock (1963, ’65-68, ’75, ’79-81, ’92; 2000, ’02-03, ’05, ’09-14, ’16) 20 -- Brock Most consecutive times in tournament 10 – Comanche (1951-52, ’73-76, ’79, ’82, ’97-98) Most state championships 8 – Brock (2002-03, ’05, ’09-13) Most consecutive state championships 5 -- Brock (2009-13) Class 2A Individual high score, game 68 -- Juvean McWhorter (Collinsville, 1956) Individual free throws, game 26 -- Bonnie Buchanan (May, 1977) Individual field goals, game 28 -- Juvean McWhorter (Collinsville, 1956) Individual high score (3-game series) 168 -- Juvean McWhorter (Collinsville, 1956) Individual high score (2-game series) 94 -- Bonnie Buchanan (May, 1977)
Team low score, game 19 -- Morton, 1952
Team high score, game 90 -- Bovina, 1959
Team high score (3-game series) 203 -- Dimmitt, 1954
Team high score (3-game series) 249 -- North Hopkins (Sulphur Springs), 1956
Team high score (2-game series) 171 -- Springlake (Earth), 1967
Aggregate low score, game 46 -- Hamilton 27, Morton 19 … 1952
Aggregate high score, game 167 -- Shallowater 91, Buffalo 76 … 2003
Championship game, individual high score 42 -- Karen Thompson (Pflugerville, 1979)
Aggregate low score, game 45 – Wall 24 Brock 21 … 2016 46 -- Hamilton 27, Morton 19 … 1952
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Championship team, high scoring (3-game series) 203 -- Dimmitt, 1954
Team high score, game 105 -- Springlake (Earth), 1967
Aggregate high score, game 179 -- Buna 92, Freeport Brazosport 87 … 1960
Championship game, team high score 86 -- Barbers Hill (Mont Belvieu, 1983)
Championship game, highest scoring loser 74 -- Springlake (Earth), 1966
Championship team, high scoring (3-game series) 162 -- Comanche, 1951
Individual high score (2-game series) 93 -- Jill Rankin (Phillips, 1976)
Team high score (2- game series) 168 -- Phillips, 1976
Championship game, lowest scoring winner 24 – Wall, 2016 27 -- Hamilton, 1952
Championship game, lowest scoring loser 19 -- Morton, 1952
Individual field goals, game 27 -- Jill Rankin (Phillips, 1976)
Team high score (3-game series) 162 -- Comanche, 1951
Championship game, team high score 105 -- Springlake (Earth), 1967
Championship game, aggregate low score 46 -- Hamilton 27, Morton 19 … 1952
Individual field goals, game 23 -- Paula Corn (Baird, 1964); Mary Rosebrock (George West, 1968)
Team low score, game 16 -- Vidor, 1953
Championship game, individual high score 61 -- Paula Corn (Baird, 1964)
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Team low score, game 11, Sulphur Bluff (1 field goal), 1951 Aggregate high score, game 170 -- Bovina 90, Skidmore-Tynan 80 … 1959 Aggregate low score, game 36 -- Claude 25, Sulphur Bluff 11 … 1951
UIL State Tournament Records • Girls Championship game, individual high score 68 -- Juvean McWhorter (Collinsville, 1956) Championship game, team high score 86 -- North Hopkins (Sulphur Springs, 1958) Championship game, lowest scoring winner 36 -- Snook, 1986
Team low score, game 18 -- D’Hanis, 2015
Most consecutive state championships 6 – Nazareth, 1977-82
Aggregate high score, game 120 – Lipan 74, Roby 46 96 – Nazareth 56, Lipan 40 … 2015
Class 1A Individual high score, game 49 – Lanie Roberts (Lipan, 2016) 25 -- Lanie Roberts (Lipan, 2015)
Game, highest scoring loser 75 -- North Hopkins (Sulphur Springs), 1956 Championship game, lowest scoring loser 26 -- Moulton, 1987; Springlake (Earth), 2006
Individual free throws, game 12 -- Lanie Roberts (Lipan, 2016) 9 -- Lanie Roberts (Lipan, 2015)
Championship game, aggregate high score 158 -- Collinsville 83, North Hopkins-Sulphur Springs 75 … 1956 Championship team, high scoring (3-game series) 249 – North Hopkins (Sulphur Springs), 1958 Most times in tournament 25 – Nazareth* (1976-82, 1984-86, 1988-91, ’93, ’96, ’98; 2000-02, ’05, ’07 2014-15, ’16) * Last two tournament appearances came in Class 2A; all other tourney appearances came in Class 1A 24 – Nazareth Most consecutive times in tournament 7 -- Nazareth (1976-82)
Most state championships 20 – Nazareth* (1977-82, ’84-85, ’88-91, ’96; 2000-02, ’05, ’07, ’14-15) *2015 title came in Class 1A
Team high score, series (2 games) 117 -- Nazareth, 2015
Aggregate low score, game 79 -- Nazareth 61, D’Hanis 18 … 2015 Championship game, team high score 56 -- Nazareth, 2015 Championship game, lowest scoring winner 54 – Lipan, 2016 56 -- Nazareth, 2015
Individual field goals, game 24 – Lanie Roberts (Lipan, 2016)
Championship game, highest scoring loser 43 – Nazareth, 2016 40 -- Lipan, 2015
Individual high score, series (2 games) 72 -- Lanie Roberts (Lipan, 2016) 50 – Lanie Roberts (Lipan, 2015)
Championship game, aggregate high score 97 – Lipan 54, Nazareth 43 … 2016 96 -- Nazareth 56, Lipan 40 … 2015
Team high score, game 74 -- Lipan, 2016 61 -- Nazareth, 2015
Championship game, aggregate low score 96 -- Nazareth 56, Lipan 40 … 2015
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BOYS Number in parentheses indicates school’s preseason TABC ranking.
1. North Crowley (5) 2. Denter Guyer (6) 3. Tascosa (7) 4. Cedar Hill (9) 5. De Soto (17)
Region II 1. Aldine Davis (4) 2. Round Rock McNeil (11) 3. Skyline (12) 4. Rockwall Heath (20) 5. Garland Lakeview (22)
Region III 1. Fort Bend Bush (2) 2. Dickinson (8) 3. Houston Sam Houston (10) 4. North Shore (14) 5. Dawson (16)
Region IV 1. Austin Westlake (1) 2. San Antonio Wagner (3) 3. Steele (13) 4. Laredo United (15) 5. McAllen Rowe (19)
GIRLS
UIL CLASS 6A
Number in parentheses indicates school’s preseason TABC ranking.
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COACHES REGIONAL POLLS
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Region I
1. Duncanville (1) 2. South Grand Prairie (4) 3. Cedar Hill (10) 4. Irving MacArthur (15) 5. Euless Trinity (19)
Region II 1. Dekaney (2) 2. Pflugerville (6) 3. Austin Bowie (7) 4. Mesquite Horn (13) 5. Richardson (14)
Region III 1. Clear Springs (3) 2. North Shore (5) 3. Cypress Ranch (12) 4. Hightower (17) 5. Cypress Woods (18)
Region IV 1. Cibola Steele (8) 2. Wagner (9) 3. San Antonio Johnson (11) 4. Judson (16) 5. Vista Ridge (21)
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'LVWULFW (O 3DVR $PHULFDV 7UDLOEOD]HUV (2015-16 W-L: 32-1) * Coach: Mike Brooks (18th year overall) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 5/3 * 2016 Postseason: W – Lubbock Monterey, 64-60; L – Arlington Martin, 50-48 2XWORRN 7HDP ZLOO EH EXR\HG E\ ¿YH UHWXUQHHV ZKR FRQWULEXWHG ODVW VHDVRQ * Key Players: Sebastian Andrade, 6-2 point guard; Jamaure Gregg, 6-6 post; Damola Akomolafe, 6-3 wing * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Triston Licon – Lubbock Christian; Steve Ortiz – Huston-Tilliston
Midland Bulldogs (2015-16 W-L: 10-18/4-6) * Coach: Shan Hooker (20th year overall; 2nd year at Midland) * Returning Lettermen/Starters: 6/1 * 2016 Postseason: None * Outlook: Midland coach Shan Hooker has posted a career mark of 407-164. “The Bulldogs will be athletic and have a deep bench to run an up-tempo style of play,� Hooker says. * Key Players: Seniors -- Camran Rock, Courtney McMaryion, Jalen Childress, Dillon Springer, Tyliric Kendrick; sophomores -- Kellen Parker, Suddin Sapien, Nic Terrazas, Rahkiem Petterson; * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Dashun Dixon -- Hardin Simmons; Marcus Ellison -- Hardin Simmons; Jon-Reese Woodson -- Temple JC; Xavier Lewis -- Kilgore JC; Steven Garcia -- Schreiner University.
(O 3DVR (O 'RUDGR $]WHFV (2015-16 W-L: 17-13/8-4 * Coach: Ty Burns (4th year overall; 4th year at El Dorado) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 5/2 * 2016 Postseason: L - Amarillo Tascosa, 60-49 * Outlook: El Dorado coach Ty Burns has compiled a 66-27 record while with the Aztecs and has gone 3-3 in the postseason. In 2015, he was named El Paso Times All City Coach of the Year. He says this year his relatively inexperienced Aztecs are aiming to advance to the postseason’s regional tournament. Both returning starters advanced to regionals when they were freshmen in 2015. * Key Players: Rebecca Davila, 5-2 junior point guard (8 ppg, 3 rpg, 4 apg, 2 spg); Ebonie Ballesteros, 5-10 junior forward (11 ppg, 9 rpg, 4 bpg, 2 spg; 1-6A All-District 1st Team) ado 2014)) -- Centrall * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Caitlyn Campa (El Dorado Christian College (Kansas); Ciara Fields (El Dorado 2015) -Cochise College (Arizona); Adeola Akomolafe (El Dorado 2015) -- Texas Christian University. * FYI: The Lady Aztec basketball program has started a tradition that integrates the athletic and academic communities at El Dorado High School. Each season, individuals who have impacted and inspired players will be recognized as “honorary coaches� at home Ebonie Ballesteros basketball games. Each honorary coach will be presented a special T-shirt and gift card, and will then take a picture with the team. The honorary coach will also help deliver the team’s pregame speech and sit on the bench throughout the game. Each teacher selected then shares his or her experience by writing a brief “one-pager.�
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0RQWZRRG 5DPV (2015-16 W-L: ) * Coach: Jeremy Vanley * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 5/3 * Key Players: Anthony Vaughn, Andres Lugo, Christian Perez, Israel Romero, Tyrus Andrus * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Marcus Ruiz
El Paso Socorro Bulldogs (2015-16 W-L: 8-21/2-10) * Coach: Tim McNally (26th year overall; 4th year as head coach at Socorro) * # of Returning Lettermen /Starters: 4/2 * 2016 Postseason: None * Outlook: Socorro coach McNally has posted a 184-146 record in 25 years of coaching. “We are a team that is showing improved skills and improved knowledge of the game,â€? McNally says. “Other teams are starting to take notice in our program and have WR SUHSDUH IRU XV HDFK WLPH WKH\ SOD\ XV :H H[SHFW WR EH LQ WKH SOD\RŕľľV WKLV VHDVRQ DV we have the players and the skill level to compete.â€? * Key Players: Arturo Martinez, 6-0 senior, guard (injured for most of last season but did play in last four games, averaging 15 ppg in those contests ‌ a great slasher, scorer and defender); Andrew Martinez, 6-3 junior power forward (brother of senior guard Arturo Martinez; started as a sophomore last year; adjusted nicely, averaging 7 points and 8 rebounds per game; a great leader and defensive stopper); Abe Fierro, senior shooting guard (has really improved his shooting and is now a dangerous 3-point shootHU DYHUDJHG SRLQWV SHU JDPH ODVW VHDVRQ DV D EDFNXS EHIRUH VXŕľľHULQJ D VHDVRQ HQGLQJ EDFN LQMXU\ $QJHO $JXLUUH VHQLRU SRLQW JXDUG H[HFXWHV WKH KDOI FRXUW RŕľľHQVH ZHOO and is calm under pressure; has worked hard on his range.
'LVWULFW $PDULOOR 7DVFRVD /DG\ 5HEHOV (2015-16 W-L: 26-8) * Coach: Betsy Baughman (14th year overall; 5th year at Tascosa)� * Returning Lettermen/Starters: 6/32016 Postseason * 2016 Postseason: Bi-District champion 2XWORRN /DG\ 5HEHOV ZLOO EH ORRNLQJ WR ¿OO WKH VSRW RI WZR 'LYLVLRQ DWKOHWHV IURP last season. Plenty of remaining talent, though, to advance further in the postseason than last season. * Key Players: KaLia Smith, 6-2 junior post (8.1 ppg, 9 rpg); Aspen Bounsing, 5-6 senior guard (6 ppg; 3 spg); Monasia Pierson, 5-6 senior point guard (8 ppg, 3.1 apg) * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Kiera McKinney -- Sam Houston State University; Markaaisha Richardson -- Oklahoma University; Shaelee Brown -- Western Oklahoma.
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6DQ $QJHOR &HQWUDO %REFDWV (2015-16 W-L: 14-19, 5-5) * Coach: Bric Turner (21st year overall; 2nd year at Central) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 5/3 * 2016 Postseason: L – Weatherford, 57-51 * Outlook: Coach Turner says the Bobcats will “be competitive, but the district will be tough. We have inside scoring and defense to go along with some good shooters. We’ll have to handle our Cadye Nelms opponent’s athleticism.� * Key Players: Cadye Nelms, junior; Morgan Walker, sophomore; Tay Dosson, junior; Megan Burge, sophomore; Parris Parmer, sophomore. * FYI: District is the only one in Texas that is split for Fall/Winter/Spring sports.
:ROႇRUWK )UHQVKLS 7LJHUV (2015-16 W-L: 9-22/0-8) * Coach: Paul Page (16th year overall; 3rd year at Frenship) * # of Returning Lettermen/Returning Starters: 7/4 * 2016 Postseason: None * Outlook: Frenship coach Paul Page has a 286-242 ledger in 15 years of coaching. “As part of a rebuilding season last year, this group of seniors gained valuable experience that should help make for a successful outlook this season,� Page says. “Great guard depth should allow us to play fast and use tempo to our advantage. A very tough district should really test the leadership of this group.� * Key Players: Bradley Brooks, 6-0 senior guard (12 ppg, 4 rpg); Cooper Howell, 6-4 senior forward (7 ppg, 6 rpg); 5-10 senior guard Freddy Hall (6 ppg, 3 rpg); Isaac Rodriguez, 5-10 senior point guard (4 ppg, 5 apg)
:ROႇRUWK )UHQVKLS 7LJHUV (2015-16 W-L: 9-22/0-8) * Coach: Paul Page (16th year overall; 3rd year at Frenship) * # of Returning Lettermen/Returning Starters: 7/4 * 2016 Postseason: None * Outlook: Frenship coach Paul Page has a 286-242 ledger in 15 years of coaching. “As part of a rebuilding season last year, this group of seniors gained valuable experience that should help make for a successful outlook this season,â€? Page says. “Great guard depth should allow us to play fast and use tempo to our advantage. A very tough district should really test the leadership of this group.â€? * Key Players: Bradley Brooks, 6-0 senior guard (12 ppg, 4 rpg); Cooper Howell, 6-4 senior forward (7 ppg, 6 rpg); 5-10 senior guard Freddy Hall (6 ppg, 3 rpg); Isaac Rodriguez, 5-10 senior point guard (4 ppg, 5 apg) (2015-16 W-L: 19-16/3-5) * Coach: Trent Hilliard (14th year overall; 3rd year at Frenship) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 7/4 * 2016 Postseason: W – Coronado, 56-53; L -- Arlington Bowie, 59-65 * Outlook: Experienced team returns 70% of scoring and has LPSURYHG UDQJH GXULQJ WKH RŕľľVHDVRQ /DFN RI VL]H LV D FRQFHUQ DQG according to coach Hilliard, team must be able to “play great team Margaret Gaydon GHIHQVH DQG NHHS WHDPV Rŕľľ WKH ERDUGV´ WR EH VXFFHVVIXO * Key Players: Addison Foster (1st team all-district, TGCA AllStar); Margaret Gaydon (2nd team all-district); Abbi Braddock (honorable mention, all-district); Lauren Landtroop (honorable mention, all-district) * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Abby Hopper -- St. Edward’s University )<, )UHQVKLS KDV PDGH WKH SOD\RŕľľV IRU FRQVHFXWLYH \HDUV EXW KDV QRW DGYDQFHG to the regional tournament since 2004. Frenship’s Addison Foster played in the 2016 7*&$ VXPPHUWLPH $OO 6WDU JDPH ZKLFK ZDV IRU WKH ÂżUVW WLPH VHOHFWHG IURP D junior pool instead of from players who had already graduated. Hilliard is only the third head girls basketball coach at Frenship since 1985. Sam Tipton coached for 14 years (1985-1999), and Terry Lowrey was the head coach for 15 years 1999-2014).
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.HOOHU &HQWUDO &KDUJHUV (2015-16 W-L: 8-22/2-12) * Coach: Gerald Sledge (5th year overall) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 7 /2 * 2016 Postseason: None * Outlook: With seven returners, the Chargers are primed to make WKH SRVWVHDVRQ Âł%XW ZH FDQQRW UHSHDW ODVW \HDUÂśV HŕľľRUWV ´ FRDFK Sledge says. “We can’t shoot less than 60% from the free throw Coach Sledge line, which (last season) led to the loss of six games by four points or less. And we can’t shoot less than 40% from the paint. That led to an additional loss of another six games.â€? * Key Players: Jakobe Kirk, 5-10 junior guard (returning starter) Jacob Reynolds, 6-4 senior post; Micah Langat, 6-5 senior guard (all-state cross country athlete) * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Hayden Selzer (Keller Central 2016) -- Lyon College; Jordan Enloe (Keller Central 2013) -- Brookhaven College; Warren Sledge (Keller Central 2012) -- The Citadel College
)RVVLO 5LGJH 3DQWKHUV * Coach: Stacy Henson (14 years overall; 2nd year at Fossil Ridge) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 10/3 * 2016 Postseason: None * Key Players: Ty Henry, 5-8 senior guard; Hailey Grant, 6-0 freshman guard; Maria Perez-Diaz, 5-4 senior guard * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Madison Crawford -- Texas A&M Kingsville; Allyson Te’o – The University of Texas at Arlington
.HOOHU 7LPEHU &UHHN )DOFRQV (2015-16 W-L: 15-3/6-8) * Coach: Brad Mouser (25th year overall, 10th year at Timber Creek * Outlook: Key will be how well the juniors coming in from the JV will be able to transition. * Key Players: Mikal Cooper, Winston Castlemain, Jordan Johnson, David Valmore, Jimmy Mouser, Nabil Ruran * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Jon Hatcher, Dare Brazeal
:HDWKHUIRUG /DG\ 5RRV (2015-16 W-L: 28-6/12-2) * Coach: Darryn Shearmire (31st year overall; 6th year at Weatherford) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 8/4 * 2016 Postseason: W - San Angelo Central; L – Franklin * Outlook: Six seniors return for their last hoorah. Among the four returning starters are last year’s top rebounder, top passer (assists) and best 3-point shooter. .H\ 3OD\HUV *UDFH )HUJXVRQ 9DVKD 0RRUH $QQD -H྾HUVRQ &DPUL 6KHDUPLUH $OOLH McMurry, Sha’Kira Reece, Emma Clark, Iyana Dorsey. * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Kailin Davis (Class of 2016) - USAF Academy; Maddie Dorris (Class of 2016) - South Plains College.
'LVWULFW $UOLQJWRQ &ROWV * Coach: Paul Williams (4th year) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 6/3 * Outlook: Six players return from last year’s young squad, giving coach Williams’ bunch a strong chance at advancing to the postseason. * Key Players: Ray Washington, senior; Kendrick Gay, senior; Terrell Washington, senior * Key Additions: Sterling Benjamin, senior; Jevon Maclin, junior (2015-16 W-L: 15-15/4-10) * Coach: Natasha Newsome (4th year at Arlington head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 7/3 * Outlook: With seven returning lettermen, Arlington looks prepared to make amends IRU PLVVLQJ WKH SOD\R྾V ODVW VHDVRQ $Q LQÀX[ RI IUHVKPHQ VKRXOG PDNH DQ LPPHGLDWH impact. * Key Players: Courtney Cleveland, Nicole Salser, Rachel Tippens, Tierney Coleman, Tyaija Coleman, Dasja Ross * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Bailey Trevino, Sierra Salser.
(2015-16 W-L: 25-9/13-1) * Coach: Kelly Carruthers (6th year as head coach; 137-32 W-L record) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 10/3 3RVWVHDVRQ $GYDQFHG WR WKH UHJLRQDO TXDUWHUÂżQDOV * Outlook: “This season is going to be challenging because everyone is GLŕľśFXOW LQ RXU SUHVHDVRQ VFKHGXOH ´ VD\V FRDFK .HOO\ &DUUXWKHUV Âł:H DOVR KDYH VRPH WRXJK WRXUQDPHQWV $OOHQ $UOLQJWRQ DQG 0DQVÂżHOG District opponents are going to be competitive as well, so it should be fun.â€? * Key Players: Jasmyne Robinson, Malay McQueen, Kamaya Miller * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Khala Riley (Bowie 2012) - Texas A&M Commerce; Taylor Washington (Bowie 2012) - Louisiana Lafayette; Niniva Taito (Bowie 2013) -The University of Texas Permian Basin; Kayla Brown (Bowie 2013) - Hardin-Simmons University; Nia Roberts (Bowie 2014) - Tarleton State University; Tamiyah Smith (Bowie 0LG $PHULFD (PHUDOG 0D\ÂżHOG %RZLH 1RUWKZHVWHUQ 6WDWH %ULD 'HJUDWH (Bowie 2015) – Newman; Divine Ndu (Bowie 2015) - Central Missouri * FYI: Bowie coach Kelly Carruthers was this past summer selected as a court coach for the U16 USA Trials, which were held at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs.
$UOLQJWRQ 0DUWLQ :DUULRUV (2015-16 W-L: 27-7/11-3) * Coach: Clint Schnell (2nd year overall; 2nd year at Martin) * # of Returning Lettermen: 7 * 2016 Postseason: W-San Angelo Central; W-El Paso Americas; W-Amarillo Tascosa; L-South Grand Prairie. * Outlook: Team returns seven players, including 6-7, three-year starter Jalen Petillo. The solid returning core combines with a strong junior class WR SRVLWLRQ WKH :DUULRUV IRU D ORQJ SOD\Rŕľľ UXQ i“Our strength,â€? says coach Schnell, “is an abilty to play various styles, depending on the situationn and opposition.â€? Case Marriot Jason Petillo * Key Players: Jalen Petillo, 6-7 senior; Seth Harwell, 6-2 senior; Jay’Len Wilson, 6-0 senior; Cade Marriott, 6-8 senior; Nick Gardner, 6-0 junior; DaCorian Hymond, 6-4 junior. * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Conner Lidiak - Dallas Baptist University; Kam Malbrough - York University
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1RUWK &URZOH\ 3DQWKHUV (2015-16 W-L: 30-4/14-0) * Coach: Tommy Brackel (19th year overall; always coached at North Crowley) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 10/3 * 2016 Postseason: W-Odessa, 79-34; W-Amarillo, 61-43; L-Lubbock Coronado, 73-87. * Outlook: Tommy Brackel has amassed a 522-109 ledger in his 18 years coaching at North Crowley. “The excitement around this years’ Panther team is as high as always,â€? Brackel says. “This season’s squad comes in with as much varsity experience as any team I have had here ‌ “We have been excited about this 2017 class since they walked through the door three years ago.â€? The Panthers look especially strong in the backcourt. Fourth-year letterman Jordon Myers should further solidify his place amongst North Crowley’s all-time JUHDWHVW DQG KLV EDFNFRXUW EXQNPDWH LV VRSKRPRUH *UDQW 6KHUÂżHOG ZKR LV EHLQJ WRXWHG DV one of the nation’s top point guards for the Class of 2019. Also slated to log prime-time minutes are fourth-year letterman Akili Vining, a combo guard, and third-year letterman Kalem Hardaway. :LWK QLQH SOD\HUV ZKR VDZ PLQXWHV RQ ODVW VHDVRQÂśV YDUVLW\ VTXDG LQFOXGLQJ ÂżYH URWDWLRQ players and two starters, the Panthers have their sights set on a state-tournament berth in San Antonio. * Key Players: Jordon Myers, 6-4 senior guard (voted district MVP the last two seasons and selected to the TABC All-Region squad last season; averaged 16.8 ppg as team’s leading VFRUHU *UDQW 6KHUÂżHOG VRSKRPRUH SRLQW JXDUG SOD\HG YDUVLW\ DW 0DQVÂżHOG 6XPPLW ODVW season, leading the team in scoring with just over 21 ppg and was named Dist. 10-5A Newcomer of the Year); Kalem Hardaway, 6-3 senior guard (2016 all-district, honorable-mention selection and second-team selection as a junior); Tre Thomas, 6-5 senior forward (2015 2nd-team, all-district selection as a sophomore at Haltom HS and then the 2016 District 4-6A Newcomer of the Year last seson; Kevin Ellis 6-4 senior forward/post (District 4-6A Newcomer of the Year as a sophomore; holds school records for charges in a season (49) and charges drawn in one game (six); also holds the school’s career record for charges drawn with 78); Akili Vining, 5-11 senior guard (started at point guard for most of last season and was a District 4-6A Honorable-Mention selection) * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Braxton Reeves - East Central Oklahoma; Norense Odiase - Texas Tech; Jalan McCloud - Texas Southern; Caleb Banks – The University of Texas at Dallas; Greg Roy - Michigan State; Kortlin Wheatfall – Oklahoma; Wesleyan Elijah Pruitt - Howard Payne; Darrius Pace – Richland College; Raylon Howard - Richland College. * FYI: North Crowley is: 233-19 all-time in district play, 178-11 all-time at home and has won 15 consecutive games against rival Crowley. Tre Thomas Jordon Myers
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1RUWK &URZOH\ /DG\ 3DQWKHUV (2015-16 W-L: 19-13/6-8 * Coach: Donny Ott (9th year overall; 3rd year at North Crowley) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 8/4 * Outlook: “We should have a strong senior class that will provide leadership for the younger players that will be contributing this year,â€? says coach Ott. “We anticipate SOD\LQJ DQ\ZKHUH IURP ÂżYH WR VHYHQ \RXQJHU SOD\HUV WKLV \HDU 7KH\ ZLOO JDLQ YDOXDEOH experience and should play major roles in our team’s potential success.â€? .H\ 3OD\HUV -XUQHH 3UHVLGHQW VHQLRU ÂżUVW WHDP $ $OO 'LVWULFW 7$%& $OO Region; 12.3 ppg, 5.8 rpg, 3.4 apg); Remington Williams, 5-4 senior (4-6A Honorable Mention; 4.2 ppg, 2.1 rpg, 3.7 apg); Kharisma Brown, 5-6 junior (7.3 ppg, 3.1 rpg, 1.6 apg); Kylea Johnson, 5-8 senior (6.5 ppg, 2 rpg, 1 apg); Arielle Lewis, 5-10 senior (second team 4-6A All-District, 5.1 ppg, 4.6 rpg) * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Danielle Williams - Indiana University; Ja’Carria Ferrell - Ranger Junior College
/HZLVYLOOH 0DUFXV 0DUDXGHUV (2015-16 W-L: 15-19/1-15) * Coach: Clay Cody (13th year overall; 5th year at Marcus) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 7/4 * Outlook: “We are looking forward to a great season with key returners and a group of really goodjuniors moving up from a JV team that went 28-3 last year,â€? says coach Clay Cody. * Key Players: Jake Watermiller, Xavier Smith, Dylan Minor, LJ Daniel, Connor Bleasdell, Carter Bleasdell. * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Jack Holden, Xavier Adams, Michael Mayhew * FYI: Marcus is 74 – 56 in coach Cody’s four seasons at the helm. Cody’s teams have advanced WR WKH VWDWH SOD\RŕľľV LQ RI WKH SUHYLRXV VHDVRQV ZLWK QLQH ZLQ VHDVRQV D ZLQ VHDVRQ four district championships, two regional tournament appearances and a state tournament appearance in 2012. Cody’s career record is 265–124.
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/HZLVYLOOH )LJKWLQJ )DUPHUV (2015-16 W-L: 18-12/9-8) * Coach: Gary Collier (11th year overall; 189-102 W-L record) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 5/1 .H\ 3OD\HUV 0DUFXV -H྾HUVRQ -DZXDQ /DQH 3DWULFN %HWKHD -DMXDQ 1DVK -HUHP\ -H྾HUVRQ -\GRQQ *ULྜWK %U\VRQ (YDQV * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Adrian Anthony Davis - Tarleton State University; Diamante Langston - Abilene Christian University
)ORZHU 0RXQG -DJXDUV (2015-16 W-L: 23-7/12-4) * Coach: Sherika Nelson (10th year at Flower Mound; overall record: 188-110) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 5/1 * 2016 Postseason: W- Denton Guyer; lost in area round to eventual state-champ Duncanville. 2XWORRN )ORZHU 0RXQG ZLOO SLFN XS WKH SDFH WKLV VHDVRQ DV FRDFK 1HOVRQ VKXྡHV LQ a lot of new talent and looks to establish a team identity prior to Christmas break. “We will be young in terms of varsity experience,â€? she says, “but will play with a lot of heart and hustle.â€? * Key Players: Hannah Aucoin, 6-1 post (returning starter); Anna Jackson, 6-0 guard (returning letterman; great wingspan); Abby Feickert 5-6 guard ( returning letterman; pushes the ball well and is great one-on-one defender); Whitney Cox, 6-1 forward UHWXUQLQJ OHWWHUPDQ DWKOHWLF SOD\HU ZKR UXQV WKH Ă€RRU ZHOO DOVR VWURQJ RQ WKH ERDUGV Melissa Johnstone, 5-11 forward (returning letterman; consistent outside shooter and defensive stopper). * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Ashley Deary - Northwestern University; Courtney Fields - Texas A&M Commerce; Lauren Cox - Baylor University.
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(2015-16 W-L: 23-11) * Coach: Mark Bishop (24th year; 17th year at Hebron) * # of Returning Starters: 3 * 2016 Postseason: W-Keller; L-Desoto * Outlook: “This year’s team has solid talent but is untested at the varsity level,� says coach Bishop, who enters the season with a career mark of 453-243. “The key will be how quickly they can adjust to the speed and diversity of play at the varsity level.� * Key Players: Preston Enloe, 6-3 senior; Kyle Burford, 6-1 senior; Nick Mitchell, 6-4 senior; EJ Snow, 5-11 senior. * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Ridge Shipley - Cal Poly; Connor McClenaghan - Marrist University; Tyler Williams - San Diego University; Tim Hart - South Carolina - Upstate University; LaRandall Scroggins - McMurray College; Jeremy Hicks - Brookhaven College. FYI: Coach Bishop’s Hawks have now suited up a D-1 recruit for four consecutive years.
(2015-16 W-L: 24-8/12-4) &RDFK -H྾ 0F&XOORXJK WK \HDU RYHUDOO WK \HDU DW $OOHQ * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 6/2 * 2016 Postseason: L-Justin NW (Bi-District) 2XWORRN $OOHQ ZLOO ORRN WR DYHQJH ODVW VHDVRQœV HDUO\ SOD\R྾ H[LW 7K (DJOHV will crank up the tempo and look light up the scoreboard. Allen coach McCullough enters the season with a career mark of 307-167 and a four-year Allen Eagles record of 92-42. * Key Players: Jerritt Dixon, junior guard (2016 Newcomer of the Year; Dylan Ditzenberger, senior point guard (2016 2nd-team, all-district); Cam Christon, forward; Brenton Mills, guard * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Hans Burwitz (Allen 2016) - Gannon University; Olin Carter (Allen 2015) - San Diego University; Nick Rutherford (Allen 2015) -Florida Atlantic University; Jamuni McNease (Allen 2014) – Oklahoma; Myron Fisher (Allen 2014) - Southwestern Kansas
'HQWRQ *X\HU :LOGFDWV (2015-16 W-L: 30-3/13-1) * Coach: Grant Long (6th year overall; 5th year at Guyer) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 6/4 * 2016 Postseason: W-Flower Mound, 75-65; L-South Grand Prairie, 74-53 * Outlook: Grant Long has assembled a 111-50 record in six years of coaching. “We have high expectations this season,â€? he says. “We are young and talented. Moving into the Allen/Plano/McKinJalen Wilson ney district should provide us top-level competition every night.â€? * Key Players: Jake Roberts, 6-5 senior guard (12.8 ppg, 6.2 rpg, 2 apg; 40% from beyond the arc); Devion Harmon, 6-2 sophomore point guard (14.1 ppg, 4.7 rpg, 4.6 apg; 81% FTs); Jalen Wilson, 6-6 sophomore guard (15 ppg, 6.8 rpg, 3.1 apg; 71% FTs); Luke Helgesen, 6-4 senior forward (4 ppg, 5 rpg); Le’tre Darthard, 6-3 junior guard (4 ppg, 4 rpg); Grayson Carter, 6-9 junior forward. * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Miles Crawford (Guyer 2014) - Loyola 0DU\PRXQW =DFN 'XQFDQ *X\HU (DVWÂżHOG &ROOHJH 6HDQ &KRDWH *X\HU - Missouri Southern; Gordon Hill (Guyer 2015) - Northeastern State Oklahoma; Bryson Erby (Guyer 2015) - Letourneau University; Zach Garza (Guyer 2016) - Collin College
0F.LQQH\ /LRQV (2015-16 W-L: 20-13) * Coach: Wes Watson (16th year as head coach at McKinney) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 5/3 * 2016 Postseason: L-The Colony, 64-53 (Bi-District) * Outlook: “We’ve got a hard-working team that likes to get out and play fast,� says McKinney coach Wes Watson. “Our kids are pretty skilled. If we can get it done on the defensive end, we’ve got a chance to be really good.� * Key Players: EJ Clark, 5-11 senior point guard (fourth-year starter; 18-plus ppg for his career); Camryn Givens, 6-5 senior guard (third-year letterman; 2015-16: 7.5 ppg, 6 rpg last season); Antonio Lyons, 6-5 senior guard (third-year letterman; team’s best defender); Damon Witmer, 6-1 junior guard (lettered as a freshman but sat out last season with an injury); Dominic St. Leon, 5-9 junior guard (lettered as a sophomore; strong shooter and defender). * FYI: EJ Clark has a chance to eclipse the 2000-point mark for his career.
0F.LQQH\ %R\G %URQFRV (2015-16 W-L: 14-17) * Coach: Jeremy Josey (3rd year at McKinney Boyd) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 5/3 * 2016 Postseason: None * Outlook: In his debut at Boyd two years ago, Jeremy Josey coached the Broncos o seven wins. Last seson they doubled that total, and this season Josey feels his team is UHDG\ WR PDNH WKHQ QH[W VWHS DQG DGYDQFH LQWR WKH SOD\R྾V * Key Players: Aidan O’Brien, senior (1st-team, all-district; three-year starter); Marc Collins, senior (three-year letterman); Jake Riding, junior (two-year letterman)
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(2015-16 W-L: 12-20/6-12) * Coach: Dean Christian (4th year at Plano) * # of Returning Lettermen: 5 * Key Players: KeUntae Jackson, Justin Briley, Matt Burns, CJ Weathers, Andre Harrington, Zach Nickens
3ODQR (DVW /DG\ 3DQWKHUV * Coach: Cherilyn Morris (third season at Plano East; career w-l record: 38-27) * # of Returning Lettermen: 8 * 2016 Postseason: None 2XWORRN Âł:H ZLOO ORRN WR SUHVVXUH RXU ZD\ WR WKH SOD\RŕľľV ´ VD\V FRDFK 0RUULV “It will be high-tempo, fast-paced, in-your-face basketball. We have great expectations for four-year letter winner and three-point shooting ace Andrea Martinez, a senior, and her young teammates – sophomores Tavy Diggs and Kierra Nelson. * Key Players: Andrea Martinez (2nd-team, all-district), Tavy Diggs, Kierra Nelson (2016 6th-man of the year) * Coach’s Players Comana Tech; Aleiyah Brantley - Clarendon College
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'LVWULFW &HGDU +LOO /RQJKRUQV (2015-16 W-L: 25-7/9-3) * Coach: Brandon Thomas (9th year overall; third year at Cedar Hill) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 6/2 * 2016 Postseason: W-Southlake Carroll, 74-66; L-Plano East, 62-55 * Key Players: Russhard Cruickshank, 6-0 combo guard (returning starter); 6-10 Zachary Simmons; 6-6 Jordan Phillips (ranked Class-of-2018 recruit); 6-2 Bruce Simmons; 6-4 point guard D’Rell Roberts. * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Charles Abney - Eastern Oklahoma State College; Davion Turner - Hill Junior College; Dahron Mitchell – Tarleton State University; Kealon Clayborne (Tarleton State University); Victor Bell - Angelina College; Leon Sneed - Seminole State College; Johnathan Webb - Southwestern Assembly; Terrance Jones - Kilgore Junior College; Leslie Varner - Rio Grand College
'H6RWR (DJOHV (2015-16 W-L: 36-2/11-1) * Coach: Chris Dyer (25th year overall; 19th year at DeSoto) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 2/4 * 2016 Postseason: Class 6A state champs * Outlook: After winning a state title last season, the Eagles will building from the ground ÀRRU )RXU VRSKRPRUHV DUH OLNHO\ WR EH RQ WKH YDUVLW\ URVWHU ZKHQ WKH VHDVRQ WLSV 7HDP ZLOO also be height-challenged. * Key Players: Brandon Butler, Morris Coe, Jarius Roberson * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Matt Jones – Duke; Marques Bolden – Duke; Julian Miranda – Dallas Baptist; Chase Winchester – Stephen F. Austin; Ed Dennis – Jackson State; Jordan Butler - Jackson State; TJ Maston – Baylor; Avery Lomax – Prairie Valley A&M; Devin Wyatt - Cal Poly-Sonoma; Frank Okeke - University of New Hampshire )<, 'XULQJ &KULV '\HUœV FRDFKLQJ WHQXUH DW 'H6RWR WKH (DJOHV KDYH ZRQ ¿YH GL྾HUHQW regions to advance to the state tournament, and each regional title game has been at a GL྾HUHQW VLWH
'XQFDQYLOOH 3DQWKHUV (2015-16 W-L: 17-16/5-7) * Coach: Corey Chism (6th year overall; third year at Duncanville) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 9/2 * 2016 Postseason: Advanced to the second round. 2XWORRN 'XQFDQYLOOH FRDFK &RUH\ &KLVP KDV WRWDOHG ZLQV DJDLQVW ORVVHV LQ ÂżYH \HDUV as a head coach. In his two season at Duncanville, he has managed a 42-26 record. This season his Panthers will be looking to bounce back from an injury-plagued 2015-2016 campaign. Nine returning lettermen stack the odds in their favor. “This particular team will have some of the best all-around guard play in the state and should be a match-up nightmare for opponents,â€? Chism says. * Key Players: Tyler Watkins, Dexter Johnson, Ahmad Caldwell, Erik Talton, Miles McDougal, Jakobi Pearson, Antonio Spencer * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Jerami Grace - Murray St. University; Omar Sherman - Louisiana Tech University; DJ Wallace - Southwestern College; Matthew McQuaid - Michigan St. University; Cameron Hunt - Southwestern College; Chris Smith - York College; Austin Allen - Prairie View A&M University; Jalen Harris - Louisiana Tech University)
(2015-16 W-L: 39-0) * Coach: Cathy Self-Morgan (39th year overall; 17th year at Duncanville; * 2016 Postseason: Duncanville won the 6A State Championship. * Outlook: Duncanville’s legendary coach Cathy Self-Morgan begins her 39th season as a head coach with a record of 1061-206. She has compiled 536-71 ledger in her 16 years at Duncanville. The Pantherettes graduate four seniors this past spring and lost a starter from last season’s state-title team due to an ACL injury, but coach Self-Morgan says, “We’re ready for Zay Green WKH FKDOOHQJH DQG WR PDNH D VWURQJ SXVK WR EH D VWDWH SOD\Rŕľľ FRQWHQGHU LQ 2016-2017. We have size and speed and will continue to run the ball and play up-tempo basketball.â€? * Key Players: Team will be headline by Zay Green, a 5-10 junior guard (2016 state-tournament MVP), and Aniya Thomas, a 5-8 junior guard. Other key players include Lauryn Bowie, a 5-10 senior post; Starr Jacobs, a 5-10 junior power forward; and Nina Alvarez, a 5-8 senior guard. * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Ciera Johnson - Louisville University; Madison Townley – University of North Texas; Rosiene Davis - Xavier University; Jasmine Taylor – Rice University; Kaili Pippins – Lamar University; Asjha Silas, Paris Junior College; Ariel Atkins, The University of Texas at Austin; Tasia Foman, The University of Texas at Austin; Tiera Davenport – SMU; Kiarra Perry – SMU; Morgan Bolton – SMU; Antoina Robinson – Utah. * FYI: Duncanville coach Cathy Self-Morgan has two of her former players -- Tamika Catchings DQG 7LŕľľDQ\ -DFNVRQ Âą FXUUHQWO\ SOD\LQJ LQ WKH :1%$ $QG RI KHU H[HV DUH FXUUHQWO\ FRDFKLQJ at either the middle school or high school level.
,UYLQJ 7LJHUV (2015-16 W-L: 12-18/3-11) * Coach: Steven Perry (14th year at Irving High School) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 7/3 * 2016 Postseason: None * Outlook: The biggest task facing coach Steven Perry is replacing Irving’s “heart-andsoulâ€? forward Mar’kel Cooks. “We will look to senior leadership from Angel Garcia, Bailey Williams and LeVante Briggs,â€? Perry says. “Overall, our youth must grow up fast, and returners must build on last year’s experience in order to compete in a loaded District 7-6A, which could be the toughest district in the state. Perry expects to carry up WR ÂżYH VRSKRPRUHV RQ KLV URVWHU * Key Players: 5-11 senior guard Angel Garcia, 5-10 junior guard Tre Nelson, 5-9 senior guard Romeo Radford, 6-4 senior Bailey Williams
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,UYLQJ 0DF$UWKXU &DUGLQDOV (2015-16 W-L: 26-8/12-0) * Coach: Suzie Oelschlegel (37th year as head coach; 750-plus career wins) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 6/3 * 2016 Postseason: W-Richardson Berkner, 91-36; L-Waco Midway, 75-69 (OT) * Outlook: “We are hoping to convince this young inexperienced team that defense wins games and rebounds wins championships,� says coach Suzie Alyson Gamez Oelschlegel. * Key Players: Alyson Gamez, 5-7 senior guard (1st-team, all-district; academic all-district; TGCA All Star Player of the Game); Tailor Broussard, 5-10 sophomore forward (2nd-team, all-district); Karyssa Jackson, 5-10 junior post/forward (1st-team, all-district); Sarah Andrews, 5-7 freshman point guard * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Alexis Jones - Baylor University; Chastity Reed is playing overseas.
6RXWK *UDQG 3UDLULH :DUULRUV (2015-16 W-L: 26-9/10-2) * Coach: Brandon Bennett (20th year overall; 8th year at South Grand Prairie) * 2016 Postseason: Regional Finalist * Outlook: Warriors coach Brandon Bennett hopes to nioth his 200th career win this season. If he does, that will mean his team has had enough success to probably string together and extended SOD\Rŕľľ UXQ %HQQHWW HQWHUHV WKH VHVRQ ZLWK ZLQV DJDLQVW Bryce Cook losses. “We have a very young team that works hard and plays ZLWK JUHDW FRQÂżGHQFH ´ KH VD\V Âł:H DUH ZRUNLQJ KDUG HDFK GD\ WR accomplish our goals to compete for a state championship.â€? * Key Players: Bryce Cook, 5-7 sophomore (8 ppg, 5 apg,, 2 spg); Cameron Massey, 6-2 junior (6 ppg, 2 apg, 4 rpg); Kelyn Pennie, 5-10 Junior (4 ppg, 3 apg); Maluw Deng, 6-7 senior (2 ppg, 3 rpg) * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Chris Washburn – TCU; Ben Emelogu – 608 -RYDQ $XVWLQ 7H[DV $ 0 &RPPHUFH &DPHURQ 0F*ULŕľľ 2NODKRPD 6WDWH Harrison Henderson – Southern California; Tyler Jacobs – the university of Texas at Tyler; Joseph Richard – The University of Texas at Tyler; Trey Hall - Cameron College
'LVWULFW .LOOHHQ 6KRHPDNHU *UH\ZROYHV (2015-16 W-L: 33-3/12-0) * Coach: Emund Prichett * # of Returning Lettermen/ Starters: 3/3 3RVWVHDVRQ 5HJLRQDO 6HPL¿QDOLVW * Outlook: The young but talented Greywolves will once again rely on defense to get back to the postseason. * Key Players: Javon Levi, Devyn Brewton, Antoine James, Duwain Thomas, Jwan Roberts * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Byrale Carter, Tyrone Williams, Deondre Hopkins, Tyale Johnson, Aaron Warren, Vernon Burns, Darius Runnels, James Bynum
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.LOOHHQ .DQJDURRV (2015-16 W-L: 33-5, 12-0) * Coach: Jennifer Graham (making Killeen coaching debut) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 7/2 * 2016 Postseason: W-Tyler Lee, 55-37; W-Dallas Skyline, 53-38; W-Richardson, 46-39; L-Dekaney, 62-48 * Outlook: First-year coach Jennifer Graham says experiencing a loss to Dekaney LQ WKH UHJLRQDO TXDUWHU¿QDOV ODVW VHDVRQ KHOSHG LJQLWH D ¿UH ZLWKLQ WKH VHYHQ UHWXUQJacen Moore HHV ZKLFK LV VSUHDG LQ R྾VHDVRQ ZRUNRXWV WR WKH VTXDGœV VL[ QHZ PHPEHUV. * Key Players: (Returnees) Jacen Moore, 5-11 senior post (1st-team, all-district, all-academic, all-region, TGCA all-state; 10.4 ppg, 9 rpg, 2 bpg); Shianne Johnson, 5-9 senior guard (1st-team, all-district, all-academic, all region; 12.6 ppg) ‌ Key Players: Abigail Green, 5-8 senior guard (ultra-quick, tenacious defender); Alexus Scharkley, 5-8, senior guard (strong perimeter defender with speed); Cierra Penn, 6-0 sophomore post (3-point shooter, great ball-handler); Manesha Knox, 6-0 junior post (quick-footed in the blocks) * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Carmen Williams - Temple College; Tia Harston – Sam Houston State University; Ke’Aunna Johnson - Tarleton State University * FYI: Before every game, the Lady Roos pray, chant and dance within the locker room. During the games, coach Graham must have gum. She goes through a pack of gum a game, chewing only half pieces at a time.
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(2015-16 W-L: 21-14/9-3) * Coach: Melonie Hopson (2nd year overall, 2nd year at Skyline) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 5/3 * 2016 Postseason: W-Highland Park, 47-43; L-Killeen, 38-53 2XWORRN )LYH UHWXUQHHV IURP ODVW VHDVRQœV DUHD ¿QDOLVW WHDP OHDYH WKH 5DLGHUV ZHOO SRVLWLRQHG WR RQFH DJDLQ PDNH QRLVH LQ WKH SOD\R྾V * Key Players: Jaylan Gulley, Kyjai Miles, Jessica Cornelius, Mikayla Marshall * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Jameisa Amand (Skyline 2016) - Hill Junior College; Tatiana Moore (Skyline 2016) - Bossier Parish Community College; Keiarra Carr (Skyline 2016) Southwestern Community College; Taylor Green (Skyline 2016) – The University of Texas at Dallas
*DUODQG 6DFKVH 0XVWDQJV * Coach: Donna McCullough (29th year) * Key Players: Kelsey Crouse, Agang Tac, Kayla Demus, Avery Crouse * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Ashley Hearn, Courtney Blankenship, Lexi Macadory, Meagan Woodward, Ma’kyla Isler
6DFKVH 0XVWDQJV (2015-16 W-L: 13-17/9-5) * Coach: Dwight Williams (14th year overall; 14th year at Sachse) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 6/1 * 2016 Postseason: L-Harker Heights, 42-40 (Bi-District) * Outlook: Sachse lost the heart and soul of last year’s team due to graduation. Joshuah Goss, a guard, and Melvin Daniels, an undersized post, will be greatly missed. However, the Mustangs still Derrick Reed VWDQG D JRRG FKDQFH RI PDNLQJ QRLVH GXULQJ WKH SOD\R྾V 0XOWL WDOented swingman Miles Macadory will lead the charge along with solid returnees Derek Reed (guard) and sharp-shooter Zamarco Haynes. Last year’s WZR SRLQW ORVV WR +DUNHU +HLJKWV LQ WKH SOD\R྾V KDV WKLV JURXS FKRPSLQJ DW WKH ELW * Key Player: Miles Macadory, 6-5 junior swingman (honorable-mention all-district) * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: AJ Goss (Sachse 2013) - Benedictine College; Jake Gross (Sachse 2013) – University of North Texas; Michael Douglas (Sachse 2015) - Florida International; Richard Laku (Sachse 2015) - McNeese State; Joshuah Goss (Sachse 2016) - Heston Community College; Tim Collins (Sachse 2016) - Bossier Parish Community College
6RXWK *DUODQG &RORQHOV (2015-16 W-L: 20-12/8-6) * Coach: Dominique Parker (3rd year as head coach, all at South Garland) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 4/4 * 2016 Postseason: W-Carrollton Newman Smith; L-McKinney North, 64-59 Key Players: Tyrese Maxey, sophomore guard (21 ppg in eight games before breaking leg and missing remainder of season); Chris Harris Jr., sophomore guard (20 ppg; District Newcomer of the Year, 1st-team all-district); Keyon Craddock, sophomore guard (1st-team all-district; Top 10 in area in apg); Khalil Davis, sophomore forward (honorable-mention all-district); Robert McFadden, junior wing &RDFKÂśV 3OD\HUV &RPSHWLQJ &ROOHJLDWHO\ =DULRXV 0RŕľľHWW 7H[DV :HVWHUQ &ROOHJH Landen Stephens - North Lake College
: 7 :KLWH /RQJKRUQV (2015-16 W-L: 9-19; 8-6) * Coach: Craig Bankhead (11th year overall; 10th year at White) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 11/5 * 2016 Postseason: L-Bi-District 2XWORRN Âł:H VKRXOG FRPSHWH IRU D SOD\Rŕľľ VSRW LI ZH FDQ UHERXQG WKH EDOO GHIHQVLYHly,â€? coach Craig Bankhead says. “But our new district is extra tough.â€? The district slate QRZ LQFOXGHV 6N\OLQH UHJLRQDO ÂżQDOLVW &RSSHOO GLVWULFW FKDPS DQG WKH always strong Jesuit and Richardson schools. * Key Players: Eric Cook, 5-10 junior guard (2016 District 9-6A 1st-team All-District; twice named District 9-5A 1st-team All-District); Kylan Harrison, 6-2 senior forward (honorable mention District 9-6A); Darrell White, 5-11 senior guard (honorable mention District 9-6A); Andre Taylor, 5-11 senior guard; Nate Crowe, 6-1 senior guard/forward * FYI: Throughout the season, W.T. White players help area elementary kids with their homework duing after-school programs. “Our kids really enjoy working with the elementary students, and my daughter keeps asking me when the guys are coming back,â€? Bankhead says, “so I know they enjoy seeing the ‘big’ kids from the high school come down and work with them.â€?
'LVWULFW *DUODQG /DNHYLHZ &HQWHQQLDO 3DWULRWV (2015-16 W-L: 28-7/10-4) * Coach: JT Locklear (6th year as head coach at Lakeview) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 6/4 3RVWVHDVRQ /RVW WR 'DOODV 6N\OLQH LQ DQ RYHUWLPH UHJLRQDO TXDUWHU¿QDOV JDPH * Outlook: 7KUHH RI IRXU UHWXUQLQJ VWDUWHUV DYHUDJHG GRXEOH ¿JXUH VFRULQJ ODVW VHDVRQ * Key Players: Zhaire Smith, senior; Brendan Brooks, senior; Chris Eyo, senior; Nic Rene, junior * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Elbert Robinson – LSU; Charles Beauregard Seward County Community College; Darian Davis – Southwestern Assemblies of God University * FYI: The Lakeview roster includes 10 seniors this season.
*DUODQG 1DDPDQ )RUHVW 5DQJHUV (2015-16 W-L: 13-15/8-6) * Coach: Kyle Lintelman (2nd year overall; 2nd year at Naaman Forest) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 6/4 * Key Players: Tevin Morgan, 6-2 senior point guard (10 ppg, 5 rpg, 5 apg, 3 spg; 2nd-team all-district); Terrell Anderson, 6-2 senior guard (14 ppg, 5 rpg; 2nd-team all-district); Cameron Carson, 5-11 senior guard (11 ppg, 2 apg, 38% 3-pt. FG; honorable-mention Tevin Morgan all-district); Chris Coley, 6-5 junior guard; Ke’Vante Harris, 5-7 junior guard * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Roy Robinson (Garland Naaman Forest 2016) - Paris Junior College
'LVWULFW 0HVTXLWH 6NHHWHUV (2015-16 W-L: 21-11/11-3) * Coach: Brian Curts (11th year at Mesquite) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 4/1 * 2016 Postseason: Area Finalist * Key Players: Anthony McGee, senior shooting guard (returning letterman; 12 ppg); John Milton, senior small forward (returning starter; 6.5 rpg); Aaron Sanders, junior guard (returning letterman); Isaiah Brown, senior forward (returning letterman) * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Alex Cooper - Arkansas Ft. Smith; Josh Nzeakor - Lamar State University; Bryson Robinson - University of New Orleans * FYI: Sketers have advanced to the postseason 14 consecutive seasons. Former player Rashard Higgins is now playing football for the Cleveland Browns.
1RUWK 0HVTXLWH 6WDOOLRQV (2015-16 W-L: 11-19/5-9) * Coach: Rosalyn Tindel (21st year overall; 4th year at North Mesquite) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 5/2 * Outlook: Young but competitive squad will swim through a challenging preseason schedule in an attempt to prepare for an equally tough district slate. * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Dazmine White - Southwest Christian Community College
5RFNZDOO <HOORZMDFNHWV (2015-16 W-L: 17-14/9-5) * Coach: Kasie Brewer (5th year overall; 4th year at Rockwall) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 7/4 * 2016 Postseason: L-Waco Midway (Bi-District) * Key Players: Mya Culiver, Haley Hicks, Faith Mason-Vestal, Alena Johnston, Madison Wheeler, Katy Gibralter, Gloria Drewery * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Sara Williamson - Abilene Christian University
5RFNZDOO +HDWK +DZNV (2015-16 W-L: 26-6/14-2) * Coach: Brad Waters (6th year overall; has always coached at Heath; 96-58 career record * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 4/1 * 2016 Postseason: W-Dallas Hillcrest, 78-43; L-Frisco Liberty, 72-54 * Outlook: After graduating 10 seniors from last season’s 26-6 squad, the Hawks will EH ORRNLQJ IRU QHZ SOD\HUV WR VWHS LQ DQG ÂżQG WKHLU UROHV Âł%XW RXU H[SHFWDWLRQV ZLOO EH as high as ever,â€? says coach Brad Waters. “High scoring, high pressure defense, and high energy -- Rockwall-Heath basketball at its best.â€? * Key Player: 6-5 senior forward Kelden Pruitt (4th-year letterman) * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Camron Talley (Heath 2016) - Oklahoma East Central University; Tyler Zivney (Heath 2016) - Oklahoma Baptist University; Bailey West (Heath 2016) - Texas A&M Commerce University
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(2015-16 W-L: 17-12/11-3) * Coach: Laura Jenkins (9th year overall; 2nd Year at Heath) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 6/3 * 2016 Postseason: W-Bryan Adams, 63-54; L-Frisco Liberty, 65-38 * Outlook: Returning trio of starters leaves coach Laura Jenkins with high expectations. * Key Players: Alexa Hoy, 5-9 senior guard; Morgan Talley, 5-9 junior guard; Macy Wilkerson, 5-6 junior guard * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Cheyenne Brown (Martin’s Mill 2015) Northwestern State; Kristina Lindsey (Heath 2016) - Kilgore College; Nicole Gleason (Heath 2016) - Texas Wesleyan * FYI: The year coach Laura Jenkins gave birth to her now 2-year-old daughter, her Martin Mill’s team won a state title. She gave birth to a son this past March, just a few ZHHNV DIWHU KHU FXUUHQW WHDP 5RFFNZDOO +HDWK ZRQ LWV ¿UVW SOD\R྾ JDPH LQ VFKRRO history. Heath’s Macy Wilkerson, a junior guard, went to Chicago this year and was named the MVP in USA Junior Nationals tournament play. Wilkerson and her teammates will donate their time to the Salvation Army this Christmas break.
(2015-16 W-L: 26-9/12-2) &RDFK $SULO +XQGO UG \HDU DV 3Ă€XJHUYLOOH KHDG FRDFK * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 8/2 * 2016 Postseason: W-Hays, 54-47; W-Conroe, 52-44; W-Bowie, 46-43; L-Midway, 55-69 * Outlook: “With the experience of our returning letterman, we should be able to compete for the district title and hopefully a deep Khala Hanson UXQ LQ WKH SOD\RŕľľV ´ VD\V FRDFK $SULO +XQGO * Key Players: Khala Hanson, senior; Jazmyn Stevens, junior; London Clarkson, sophomore; Britney Onyeje; Starr Omozee; Khiana Willis; Kennedi Hodge; Samariae Bonds; Jasmin Gaskin * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Taylor Ross – Stephen F. Austin; Bre Payne – Concordia University; Diana Omozee - Oklahoma State University; Destiny Oakmon – University of Mary Hardin Baylor; Jonelle Smith – University of Mary Hardin Baylor; Kalea King - Northwestern Oklahoma; Alyssa Washington - Dillard University; Mykiel Burleson - University of New Mexico; Alexis Bryant - San Jacinto College; Andrea Funderburke - Our Lady of the Lake University * FYI: Khala Hanson last year started “Pink out the Townâ€? to raise breast cancer awareQHVV LQ 3Ă€XJHUYLOOH 6KH LV KHDYLO\ LQYROYHG ZLWK FRPPXQLW\ VHUYLFH DQG DOVR VWDUWHG WKH $PHULFDQ 6LJQ /DQJXDJH FOXE DW 3Ă€XJHUYLOOH +6
'LVWULFW &RQURH 7LJHUV (2015-16 W-L: 21-13) * Coach: Tamisha Houston (3rd year) * # of Returning Lettermen: 6 * 2016 Postseason: Area Finalist * Outlook: Conroe loses its top two scorers and its district MVP from last season. .H\ 3OD\HUV /RJDQ 0DJHH 0D\D *UDQW 9LFWRULD 5DWFOL྾ * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Erica Powell - Sam Houston State; Jordan Allen - Tyler Junior College
&RQURH 2DN 5LGJH :DU (DJOHV (2015-16 District Record: 1-11) * Coach: Neil Laminack * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 4/1 * 2016 Postseason: None * Outlook: After a rough go in 2015-16, coach Neil Laminack says he expects his War (DJOHV WR FRPSHWH IRU D SOD\R྾ VSRW WKLV VHDVRQ * Key Players: Tyler Dawson, senior (returning starter); D’eaveon High, junior; Trevor Graham, senior; Ben Sorrells, senior * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Darius Love - Jacksonville Community College
&RQURH 7KH :RRGODQGV +LJKODQGHUV (2015-16 W-L: 25-8) * Coach: Dale Reed (14th year overall; 12th year at The Woodlands) * 2016 Postseason: L-Bi-District * Outlook: “We have a chance to be very good,� says coach Dale Reed. “We have size, good guard play and solid depth.� * Key Players: Romello Wilbert, AJ Bullard, James Primavera, Jack Williams, Gabe Carbajal, Sammy Williams, John Stubbs, Kesean Carter * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Nolan Cass - Midland University; Brian Baehl - Austin College; Ryan Lang - Mary Hardin Baylor * FYI: AJ Bullard has committed to Central Michigan University.
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&ROOHJH 3DUN &DYDOLHUV (2015-16 W-L: 15-19) * Coach: Clifton McNeely (22 year overall; 12th year at College Park) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 9/4 * 2016 Postseason: L-Conroe (Bi-District) * Outlook: “Our team will have plenty of experience but is still young,� says coach Clifton McNeely, who enters the season with a career record of 490-272. “We will not have a senior in the starting line-up, and we lack size, but there is plenty of depth around the perimeter.� * Key Players: Quentin Grimes, 6-5 junior (16.6 ppg 5.8 rpg, 3.8 apg, 2.1 spg); Shannon Scott, 6-1 junior (13.9 ppg, 3.8 rpg); Deon Blakemore, 6-0 junior (6.6 ppg, 1.8 spg); Chase Lane, 6-1 sophomore (3.2 apg, 2.8 spg); Max Bowman, 6-6 junior; Max Galatas, 6-3 senior; Sam Henderson, 6-5 senior * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Evan Cooper (College Park) - University of Hartford; Desmond Flemming (College Park) - Cornel University; Brett Reed (College Park) - Cabrillo College * FYI: Quentin Grimes is considered one of the top 30 Class-of-2018 recruits nationwide.
'LVWULFW 5RXQG 5RFN :HVWZRRG :DUULRUV (2015-16 W-L: 28-8/12-2) * Head Coach: Doug Davalos (19th year overall; 5th year at Westwood) 4 Years * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 7/2 3RVWVHDVRQ /RVW WR VWDWH ¿QDOLVW 6SULQJ 'HNDQH\ LQ UHJLRQDO TXDUWHU¿QDOV * Outlook: Westwood lost District MVP Sophie Taylor to graduation but return three strong forwards (Kandyce Shepard, Madison Couch, Marilyn Robinson), the team’s second-leading scorer from a year ago (2016 District Newcomer of the Year Danielle Davalos). * Key Players: 6-3 senior Kandyce Shepard, 5-9 senior Madison Couch, 5-6 sophomore Danielle Davalos and 5-11 move-In Makayla Coy - Lehman High School’s 2016 District Newcomer of the Year. * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Natalie Quesnel (Westwood 2015) - Angelo State; Sophie Taylor (Westwood 2016) - Houston Baptist * FYI – Westwood coach Doug Davalos has been a head coach at the NCAA Division 1 level (women’s basketball) , the Division 3 level (men’s basketball) and has coach =ed both girls and boys basketball at the high school level. On another note, Westwood is ranked in the top 50 nationwide for academics.
3Ă€XJHUYLOOH +HQGULFNVRQ +DZNV (2015-16 W-L: 13-20/3-11) *Coach: Dustin White (11th year overall; 2nd year at Hendrickson) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 5/3 * 2016 Postseason: None * Outlook: The Hawks notched 11 more wins last season than they did in 2014-15. “We ZLOO QRZ EH ORRNLQJ WR WDNH WKH QH[W VWHS DQG ÂżJKW RXU ZD\ LQ WR WKH SOD\RŕľľV ´ VD\V coach Dustin White. * Key Players: Peyton Hardin, 6-6 senior shooting guard/small forward (6.5 ppg, 3.5 rpg); Isaac Bullard, 6-3 sophomore combo guard/small forward (8.3 ppg, 2.8 rpg; Myles Brooks, 6-3 sophomore point guard (3.4 ppg. 4.2 apg). Newcomers Dylan Disu and Sean Walker (both sophomores) also look to lay integral roles. * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Tavarski Wardlaw - Penn State (Beaverton)
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5RXQG 5RFN 'UDJRQV (2015-16 W-L: 8-20/2-12) * Coach: Brent Murphy (2nd year as head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 5/2 * 2016 Postseason: None * Outlook: Guard-oriented team with a challenging non-district schedule. Hoping to UHERXQG DIWHU D WRXJK FDPSDLJQ DQG PDNH D SOD\R྾ SXVK * Key Players: Andrew Sparks, 6-1 senior (2nd-team all-district); Ryan Ward, 5-10 sophomore (2016 13-6A Newcomer of the Year); Jordan Lippman, 6-2 junior; Will Isaac, 6-8 sophomore; Jeremy Williams, 5-10 junior * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Donovan Armstrong - Xavier University; Paul Wells - Schreiner University
5RXQG 5RFN 0F1HLO 0DYHULFNV (2015-16 W-L: 25-8/12-2) * Head Coach: Darrell Hagemann (26th year overall; 25th year at McNeil) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 6/3 * 2016 Postseason: L-Lake Travis (Bi-District) * Outlook: “With six returning lettermen, we are excited about the upcoming season,â€? says coach Darrell Hagemann, who enters this fall with a 518-284 career record. “We will have depth at the guard spot but will need to be patient to let our interior guys develop.â€? * Key Players: Victor Bailey, 6-4 senior guard (2016 District 13-6A MVP, TABC All Region, All-Central Texas; 5-star recruit; 1,616 points over three years); Jonothan Zeiner, 6-0 senior guard (honorable-mention all-district); James Curtis, 6-6 sophomore forward (honorable-mention all-district); Anthony Charles, 6-7 senior forward (missed junior year due to injury) * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Armoni Brooks (McNeil 2016) – University of Houston * FYI - McNeil High School opened 25 years ago. Hagemann is the only ER\V EDVNHWEDOO FRDFK WKH VFKRRO KDV KDG 7KH 0DYHULFNV KDYH DGYDQFHG WR WKH SOD\RŕľľV RI KLV \HDUV DW 0F1HLO 7KHLU FXUUHQW SOD\Rŕľľ VWUHDN LV HLJKW
'LVWULFW 5RXQG 5RFN &HGDU 5LGJH 5DLGHUV (2015-16 W-L: 16-16/8-6) * Coach: Kevin Lewis * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 8/4 * 2016 Postseason: L-Bowie (Bi-District) * Outlook: Strong perimeter play and production down in the blocks combine with an already GHHS URVWHU WKDW KDV EHFRPH HYHQ GHHSHU ZLWK WKH LQÀX[ RI VRSKRPRUHV IURP D IUHVKPDQ VTXDG WKDW ZHQW ODVW VHDVRQ /RRN IRU &HGDU 5LXGJH WR PDNH D GHHS SOD\R྾ UXQ * Key Players: senior Mychaell Gray, junior Marilyn Nzoiwu, sopohomore Alexys King, sophomore Taryn Wills * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Lashann Higgs – The University of Texas at Austin; Ti’Aira Pitts - Texas State; Makyndra Simmons - Henderson State; Monae Smith - Oklahoma Baptist; Melina Merritt – University of the Incarnate Word; Imani Robinson – University of the Incarnate Word; Tyra Banks – The University of Texas at Dallas
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5RXQG 5RFN &HGDU 5LGJH 5DLGHUV (2015-16 W-L: 16-16/8-6) * Coach: Kevin Lewis * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 8/4 * 2016 Postseason: L-Bowie (Bi-District) * Outlook: Strong perimeter play and production down in the blocks combine with an already GHHS URVWHU WKDW KDV EHFRPH HYHQ GHHSHU ZLWK WKH LQÀX[ RI VRSKRPRUHV IURP D IUHVKPDQ VTXDG WKDW ZHQW ODVW VHDVRQ /RRN IRU &HGDU 5LXGJH WR PDNH D GHHS SOD\R྾ UXQ * Key Players: senior Mychaell Gray, junior Marilyn Nzoiwu, sopohomore Alexys King, sophomore Taryn Wills * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Lashann Higgs – The University of Texas at Austin; Ti’Aira Pitts - Texas State; Makyndra Simmons - Henderson State; Monae Smith - Oklahoma Baptist; Melina Merritt – University of the Incarnate Word; Imani Robinson – University of the Incarnate Word; Tyra Banks – The University of Texas at Dallas
$XVWLQ $NLQV (DJOHV (2015-16 W-L: 8-21) * Coach: Jesse Hayes (3rd year as head coach at Akins) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 4/2 * 2016 Postseason: none * Outlook: Akins returns two starters -- Demarcus Cabezas and Michael Bailey, as well as two other players who logged important minutes (Henry Stewart and KJ Robinson). * Key Players: 6-1 forward Demarcus Cabezas, 6-1 guard Michael Bailey, 6-2 guard Henry Stewart, 5-10 guard KJ Robinson * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Brasjion Simpson - Ottawa University
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(2015-16 W-L: 16-14/10-6) * Coach: Daniel Pittsford (3rd year; has only coached at Anderson) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 4/1 * 2016 Postseason: W-Leander Rouse, 53-48; L-Humble Atascocita, 81-41 * Outlook: The Trojans lose two-time all-district big man Colin Frame, ZKR ODVW VHDVRQ QDEEHG GLVWLQFWLRQ DV WKH GLVWULFW FR RŕľľHQVLYH 093 Âł%XW James Wright we have a yung time with gooid upside,â€? says coach Daniel Pittsford. “It will be tough early, but I think we have a chance to be pretty good.â€? * Key Players: James Wright, senior point guard (lone returning starter; 4.8 ppg, 3 rpg, 2.2 apg); Deondric Long, senior forward (returning letter winner; 5.1 ppg, 2.5 rpg); Jonah Yanke, junior guard (returning letter winner; 2.2 ppg, 1 rpg, 1 apg) * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Hayden Graham (Anderson 2012) - Air Force; John Gramlich (Anderson 2013) - St. Edwards; Rasmus Bach (Anderson 2013) - Fort Lewis College; Heath Agnew (Hays 2015) - Hesston College FYI: Trojans are ORRNLQJ WR PDNH WKH SOD\RŕľľV IRU WKH WKLUG FRQVHFXWLYH VHDVRQ ZKLFK WKH\ KDYH QRW GRQH VLQFH WKH PLG V &XUUHQW MXQLRUV ZLOO KDYH D FKDQFH WR PDNH SOD\RŕľľV IRXU \HDUV LQ D row if the streak continues this season, and four in a row has never happened in school history.
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(2015-16 W-L: 18-13/12-4) * Coach: Veronda Kendall (12th year overall; 3rd year at San Marcos HS) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 6/3 * 2016 Postseason: L-San Antonio Lanier (Bi-District) * Outlook: The Lady Rattlers are looking to re-fortify the lineup after ORVLQJ WZR VHQLRU SRVW SOD\HUV IURP ODVW VHDVRQœV SOD\R྾ WHDP 7HQDFLRXV Mackenzie Saenz defense should again be the team’s calling card after last season San Marcos’ defense proved key in a one-point road win over Top-10-ranked Floresville. * Key Players: 5-6 senior guard McKenzie Saenz (13 ppg; 2nd-team all-district); 5-7 sophomore guard Kayla Williams (6 apg; 1st-team all-district and co-newcomer of the year in District 27-5A); 5-7 junior guard McKayla Gongora (2 spg). * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Shannon Mathis (San Marcos High School 2015) - University of Texas at Dallas; Bailey Hill (San Marcos 2015) - St. Edwards University * FYI: The Lady Rattlers jump up to Class 6A due to 6A being one of the fastest-growing small towns in the nation
'LVWULFW +RXVWRQ 0HPRULDO 0XVWDQJV (2015-16 W-L: 24-9/12-0) * Coach: Jyusef Larry (7th year as head coach; has only coached Memorial) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 3/2 * 2016 Postseason: L-Cy Ranch (Bi-District) * Key Players: Grace Yochum, junior (9 ppg, 6 apg) Elizabeth Eubank, senior (6 ppg, 6 rpg), Rebecca Coker, senior (4 ppg, 38% 3-pt FG) * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Olivia Podaras (Memorial 2013) - Southwestern University; Jessie Ustick (Memorial 2014) - Rhodes University; Amy Alfeld (Memorial 2014) - University of the Southwest
+RXVWRQ 1RUWKEURRN /DG\ 5DLGHUV (2015-16 W-L: 3-26/0-12) * Coach: Todd Read (7th year as a head coach, 3rd year at Northbrook) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 3/2 * Outlook: “We are looking to a strong junior class to lead us and continue our growth as a program,� says coach Todd Read. * Key Players: Mayli Martinez, a senior, and four juniors -- Danielle Campos, Andrea Ortega,Yesenia Ipina and Sandra Santos
1RUWKEURRN 5DLGHUV (2015-16 W-L: 4-24) * Coach: Jason Campbell (10th year as a head coach; 5th year as head coach at Northbrook) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 2/1 * 2016 Postseason: None 2XWORRN 7KH 5DLGHUV ZLOO KDYH DQ LQĂ€X[ RI QHZ IDFHV DQG YHU\ OLWWOH YDUVLW\ experience. “The Raiders have never been afraid of a challenge and look forward to the new district,â€? says coach Jason Campbell. * Key Player: Roberto Govea
.OHLQ %HDUNDWV * Coach: Glenn Arnold (47th year of coaching; 23rd year at Klein) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 2/2 * Key Players: Myles Smith, John Hogg * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Elijah Schmidt (Klein 2016) - Texas A&M Corpus Christi (2015-16 W-L: 14-11) * Coach: Jackie Edwards * # of Returning Lettermen: 7 * Key Players: Noel Pratts, senior; Ziayear Banks, sophomore; Maggie Stephenson, junior; Royall Headroe, junior
.OHLQ &ROOLQV 7LJHUV (2015-16 W-L: 19-12) * Coach: Scott Harmatuk (9th year as head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 6/3 * Outlook: “We are extremely long and athletic,� says coach Scott Harmatuk. “With our players coming back and some new faces that will step in and do great things, we are primed for a great season.� * Key Players: Patrick Harris, Rex Hollis, Chris Buckner, Montavious Murphy, Ashton Charles, Jaylon Johnson, Braxton Peterson
.OHLQ 2DN 3DQWKHUV * Coach: Brandon Baker (4th year at Klein Oak) * # of Returning Starters: 3 * Key Players: Tim Eldridge, Blake Cravey, Chris Haynes, Tevis Stukes, Tyler Hudson * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Demetrius Levarity Sam Houston State University
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(2015-16 W-L: 23-7/11-3) * Coach: Adrianna Bendick (10th year as head coach; 4th year at Klein Oak) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 6/2 * 2016 Postseason: L-Atascocita, 54-42 (Bi District) * Key Players: Makenna Hayes, 5-5 senior point guard (2nd-team all-district); Elizabeth Scott, 6-1 sophomore forward (2016 District Newcomer of the Year; 1st-team all-district) * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Sasha Cedeno (Klein Oak 2013) - Florida Atlantic University
'LVWULFW 0DF$UWKXU /DG\ *HQHUDOV (2015-16 W-L: 13-15, 6-7) * Coach: Ann Fuller (5th year as head coach; 4th year at MacArthur) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 4/1 * 2016 Postseason: L-Cy Woods (Bi-District) * Outlook: The Lady Generals will be ultra-young with a probable lineup comprising one freshman, three sophomores and only one upper classman (returning starter and fourt-year letterman Chelsea Gray). A guard-heavy team, MacArthur will rely on dribble drives with picks and kick-outs. * Key Players: Chelsea Gray, 5-10 senior forward; Myracle Lettries, 5-9 sophomore forward; Ariel Price, 5-5 sophomore guard; Paola Tavares, 5-3 junior guard; Jr Victoria Ruiz, 5-3 senior guard. * Key Additions: Jada Stewart, 5-8 freshman point guard; Maniya Watkins, 6-1 jumnior forward; Daddy Castillo, 5-5 junior guard; Andreana Wolfe, 5-6 junior guard; K’Ana Hart, 6-2 sophomore post * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Bianca Hampton - Cisco Junior College; Precious Lopez - Coastal Bend College; Christine Boutte - Southern College-Shreveport
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+RXVWRQ 1LPLW] &RXJDUV (2015-16 W-L: 18-12/10-2) * Coach: Nathan Toon (20th year as head coach; 7th year at Nimitz) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 7/3 3RVWVHDVRQ /RVW LQ ¿UVW URXQG * Key Players: Walter Prevost, 6-8 post (selected to all-district, all-region teams); Justin Lawson, 6-4 Sophomore; Josh Dean, 5-10 junior * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Devin Jackson (MacAthur 2015) - Paris Junior College and has verbally committed to Sam Houston State University
'LVWULFW &\SUHVV )DOOV *ROGHQ (DJOHV (2015-16 W-L: 25-9/11-2) * Coach: Richard Flores (3rd year as head coach; has coached only at Cypress Falls) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 7/2 * 2016 Postseason: W-Aldine, 89-51; L-Sam Houston, 80-70 * Outlook: The Eagles last season lost 6-8 Deshang Weaver (2015 District Newcomer of the Year) to a season-ending injury in September. Weaver is now back and ready to go. Also back is the 2016 District Newcomer of the Year – 6-4 Nigel Hawkins. Throw LQ WUDQVIHU 7UDMDQ :HVOH\ DQG WKH (DJOHV VKRXOG EH VHW WR DGYDQFH IDU LQ WKH SOD\R྾V * Key Players: Deshang Weaver (13 ppg and 33 blocks on the season as a 2014-15 freshman); Nigel Hawkins (14 ppg, 54 steals, 93 assists); Trajan Wesley (14.4 ppg, 43 steals, 90 assists) * Other Key Players: 5-11 combo guard Andrew Nguyen, 6-6 Kendall Scott, 6-5 Zach Stephenson, 6-7 Maitlond Wanza and 5-10 three-year letterman Cameron Adams * JV Call-Ups: 6-0 Anthony Dross, 5-11 Rayshawn House and Deshang Weaver Nigel Hawkins Trajan Wesley 6-1 Marion Huntley. The JV last season won district with a record of 12-1. * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Kavin Gilder-Tilbury (Cypress Falls 2013) Texas State University; Justin Van Pelt (Cypress Falls 2016) - Sam Houston State University
&\SUHVV /DNHV 6SDUWDQV (2015-16 W-L: 25-8/12-1) * Coach: Emmanuel Olatunbosun (2nd-year head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 5/1 * 2016 Postseason: Regional Finalist * Outlook: The Spartans lost their top two scorers (De’Aaron Fox and Jared Garcia) EXW KDYH VRPH UHWXUQHHV WKDW ZLOO ¿OO UROHV FROOHFWLYHO\ DQG VWLOO OHDYH &\SUHVV /DNHV LQ strong contention for another district title. .H\ 3OD\HUV $UPDLQH 5DWFOL྾ 4XHPDLQH 5DWFOL྾ -DLO\Q 0F4XHHQ 6KHPDU +D\HV Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: De’Aaron Fox, Nick Garth, Adnan Bajrami, Charles Williams, Devin Anderson, Josh Nedo
&\SUHVV /DNHV 6SDUWDQV (2015-16 W-L: 14-16/4-9) * Coach: Michael Stengar (21st year as a head coach; 10th year at Cy Lakes) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 7/3 * Outlook: “Team size and athleticism should be a strength as well as overall experience,â€? says coach Michael Stengar. “This is a tougher group, both physically and mentally, which should pay dividends come January when it matters most.â€? .H\ 3OD\HUV .HOVLH *ULŕľśWK VHQLRU SRLQW JXDUG SDVV ÂżUVW PHQWDOLW\ UHDOO\ ORRNV WR get others involved); Tamia Jenkins, senior (can play 1, 2 or 3 spots; has the body of a physical power forward); Mariah Cruz, junior post (had an excellent summer of workouts; should anchor the defense and lead squad in rebounding and shot blocking)000. * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Kim Nebo - Southern Illinois University
+RXVWRQ &\SUHVV 5DQFK 0XVWDQJV (2015-16 W-L: 29-6/11-2) &RDFK 0DVRQ +X྾PHLVWHU WK \HDU DV KHDG FRDFK WK \HDU DW &\SUHVV 5DQFK * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 5/2 * 2016 Postseason: W-Nimitz, 91-65; W-Cinco Ranch, 64-61; L-Sam Houston, 54-67. 2XWORRN 7KH 0XVWDQJV ORVH ¿YH WKUHH \HDU OHWWHUPHQ IURP ODVW VHDVRQœV VTXDG EXW FRDFK 0DVRQ +X྾PHLVWHU IHHOV KH KDV PRUH WKDQ HQRXJK WR SLHFH WRJHWKHU DQRWKHU UXQ * Key Players: Blake Nevins, 6-4 senior guard (2nd-team all-district); Mike Tate, 6-3 senior guard; Keith Haymon, 6-6 forward; Cris Villarreal, 6-5 forward * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Cedric Turner (Cypress Ranch 2016) - ArNDQVDV 3LQH %OX྾ (OLVK %HQMDPLQ &\SUHVV 5DQFK &DPHURQ 8QLYHUVLW\ 0LOHV Simms (Cypress Ranch 2016) - Morehouse College
-HUVH\ 9LOODJH )DOFRQV (2015-16 W-L: 14-15/4-8) * Coach: Tamara Collier (2nd year as head coach at Jersey Village) * # of Returning Lettermen: 5 2XWORRN ,Q -HUVH\ 9LOODJH ÂżQLVKHG /DVW \HDU WKH )DOFRQV LPSURYHG WR 14-15. “This year we are looking to go even farther,â€? says coach Tamara Collier. * Key Players: Kayleigh and Kaylynne Truong (sophomore twins), Kyla and Kyra Collins (also twins) and defensive stopper Michelle MacIntyre. * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Empress Davenport – The University of Texas
&\SUHVV :RRGV :LOGFDWV (2015-16 W-L: 25-7/13-0) * Coach: Virginia Viverette Flores (14th year as head coach; 10th year at Cy Woods) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 6/3 * 2016 Postseason: W-MacArthur, 75-21; L-Tompkins, 69-62 * Outlook: Gone is McDonald’s All-American and OU signee Nancy Mulkey (6-foot-9) and McDonald’s nominee and Texas A&M Cate Reese signee Jasmine Williams (5-10). “Chemistry and work ethic will be paramount to continued success,� coach Virginia Flores says. “Our district is a tough one - super competitive, well-coached and extremely talented. Our hope is to be prepared every night. Freshmen Riane Burton and Abbey Fuerst are expected to make an immediate impact down in the blocks.� * Key Players: Cate Reese, 6-3 junior forward (2016-17 District 17 MVP; 20.8 ppg, 12.8 rpg); Alyson Hanson, 5-4 junior point guard; Ali Reese, 5-9 senior guard * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Tyler Davis (Cypress Woods 2014) - Palm Beach Atlantic University via North Dakota State College of Science; Olivia Ogwumike (Cypress Woods 2014) - Rice University via transfer from Pepperdine; Erica Ogwumike (Cypress Woods 2015) - Rice University via transfer from Pepperdine; Tatyana Perez (Cypress Woods 2015) - Tulsa University; Nancy Mulkey (Cypress Woods 2016) – The University of Oklahoma; Jasmine Williams (Cypress Woods 2016) - Texas A&M University * FYI: Ali Reese, a senior, was diagnosed with Type 1 juvenile diabetes when she was 10. Through careful monitoring, though, she has been able to excel athletically without skipping a beat. This last April, her younger sister, then sophomore Cate Reese, was also diagnosed with Type 1 juvenile diabetes. The news was devastating for both Cate and her family, but given Ali’s experience dealing with the disease, they knew that this lifetime diagnosis, while seemingly daunting, is one that doesn’t have to be a death sentence. Every year, Ali participates in the Junior Diabetes Research Funding Walk to raise funds for juvenile diabetes research. This year, coach Flores will cut practice by a few hours so the entire team can participate in the event to support Ali and Cate.
/DQJKDP &UHHN /RERV (2015-16 W-L: 15-18/8-5) * Coach: Charles Ament (10th year as a head coach at Langham Creek; 181-120 W-L record) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 7/3 * 2016 Postseason: L-Aldine Davis (Bi-District) * Outlook: Seven players return from a squad that still found a way to make the postseason last season after being hit with a slew of injuries. Will depend on four football players -- Dondrick Collins, Darren Woodson, Reagan Coburn, Chris Herron – to guide WKH /RERV EDFN WR WKH SOD\R྾V $OVR NH\ LV WKUHH \HDU OHWWHUPDQ 5RVV 7KRPSVRQ &KULV Eugley, Ellis Jones, Joel Barnes and Woodson will log important minutes on the perimeter while Collins should prove to be a formidable force down low. * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Quinn Taylor - Utah State; Gil Carter :ULJKW 6WDWH /DNHV &DPSXV -HURPH 6HJXUD )DLU¿HOG 8QLYHUVLW\ -DPHV 7D\ORU 6W Edwards University; Collin LeNormand - Shaw University; D’von England - Ranger Junior College; Landin Brown - East Texas Baptist; Josh Thompson - Texas Lutheran University; DeAndre Scott - Texas Lutheran University
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'LVWULFW +RXVWRQ %HOODLUH &DUGLQDOV (2015-16 W-L: 22-10/14-0) * Coach: Lamar Simons (22nd year coaching Bellaire and St Agnes; 4th year as head coach at Bellaire) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 6/3 * 2016 Postseason: W-Katy Cinco Ranch, 64-57; L-Cy-Fair, 59-50 * Outlook: “Our team will be young and scrappy,� says coach Lamar Simons. “We look forward to improving and gaining experience throughout the season.� * Key Players: Mya Holingshed, senior (1st-team all-district; 14 ppg; 7 rpg, 3 bpg); Audrianna Brown, senior (1st-team all-district; 10.7 ppg, 3.4 apg); Codi Filmore, junior (1st-team all-district; 9.6 ppg, 2.3 apg, 3.3 spg); Toni Lott, junior (2nd-team all-district; 6.5 ppg, 3.5 spg; 29% 3-pt. FG); Dyna Ammarr, senior (2nd-team all-district; 4.3 ppg, 3.2 rpg); Klarklin Ward, senior (2.3 ppg, 1.2 rpg)
'LVWULFW 6WUDNH -HVXLW &UXVDGHUV (2015-16 W-L: 15-14/9-5) * Coach: Dominic Amorosa (10th year as head coach; 5th year at Strake Jesuit) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 7/2 3RVWVHDVRQ /RVW LQ ¿UVW URXQG * Outlook: Team will be led by an experienced backcourt of two three-year lettermen -- Jordan Pride and Will Brueggeman. Depth and size in the front court, including 6-9 forward Mike Donlon, will prove pivotal. * Also Key: James Michael Drexler, junior; Andrew Malveaux, junior; Jordan Johnson, sophomore * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Derrick Alston (Jesuit 2016) - Boise State; Nathaniel West (Jesuit 2016) – LeTourneau; Trey Young (Jesuit 2013) - Utah Valley State; Reveal Chukwujekwu (Jesuit 2013) – Houston Baptist )<, 6WUDNH -HVXLW KDV QRZ PDGH WKH SOD\R྾V FRQVHFXWLYH \HDUV
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.DW\ 7LJHUV (2015-16 W-L: 9-23/1-13) * Coach: Danny Russell (13th year as head coach; 5th year at Katy) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 2/1 * Outlook: Katy returns only one starter from last season. Five sophomores will play VLJQL¿FDQW PLQXWHV * Key Player: Hunter Reed (5 ppg, 4 rpg) * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Nathan Bradley (Katy 2016) - North Lake Community College; Derrick Godley (Katy 2016) - Mountain View Community College; Nathan Bradley (Katy 2016) - St. Thomas; Arthur McCray (Katy 2014) University of South Dakota
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(2015-16 W-L: 27-6/12-2) * Coach: Neil King (23rd year as head coach; 18th year as head coach at Cinco Ranch) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 5/3 * 2016 Postseason: W-Houston Lamar, 72-63; L-Cy Ranch, 62-61 * Outlook: The 2016-17 Cougars will look to win a third consecutive district title. The team will again look to reigning District MVP Jay Jay Chandler to carry the load with help from 2016 2nd-team all-district player Alonzo Sule. Others expected to contribute are Marcus Bardaji, Rukky Inkori and Levi Tally. * Key Players: Jay Jay Chandler, a 6-4 senior (ESPN 5-star recruit selected to the 2016 TABC All-State Team); Marcus Bardaji, 6-3 senior; Alonzo Sule, 6-6 senior (2nd-team all-district) &RDFKœV 3OD\HUV &RPSHWLQJ &ROOHJLDWHO\ %HQ 6RQQH¿HOG &RORUDGR 6FKRRO RI Mines; Isaiah Edwards - Rice University ; Junior Adams - Temple College; Zach Zeller – The University of Texas at San Antonio; Malik Amos - Blinn College )<, &LQFR 5DQFK ODVW VHDVRQ ZHQW EDFN WR EDFN LQ GLVWULFW WLWOHV IRU WKH ¿UVW WLPH since the school opened in 1999.
.DW\ 6HYHQ /DNHV 6SDUWDQV (2015-16 W-L: 18-15/9-5) * Coach: Shannon Heston (3rd year as head coach and has only coached at Seven Lakes) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 5/3 * 2016 Postseason: L-Houston Bellaire, 47-45 (Bi-District) * Outlook: Spartans coach Shannon Heston describes his team as “tough and scrappy.â€? “We’re not the most talented,â€? he says, “but ZLOO FRPSHWH IRU D SOD\Rŕľľ EHUWK ´ Diego Martinez * Key Players: Point guard Diego Martinez, shooting guard Darius Alford, power forward Jonathan Howell * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Kyle Howard – Southwestern University; Kameron McGusty – The University of Oklahoma
.DW\ 7D\ORU 0XVWDQJV (2015-16 W-L: 17-15/6-8) * Coach: Matthew Brayton (16th years as a head coach; 8th year as Taylor’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 5/1 * 2016 Postseason: None * Outlook: “We graduated the majority of our scoring,� coach Matthew Brayton says, “so people aren’t expecting a whole lot from us. That’s the way we like it.� * Key Players: Enzo Sechi, Austin Arnold, Jaylen Williams, Max Wright * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Price Dalton * FYI: Katy’s student section is known for being extra loud. It is referred to as the Mustang Mob.
.DW\ 7RPSNLQV )DOFRQV (2015-16 W-L: 29-11/8-4) * Coach: Tamatha Ray (22-year coaching career; 4th year at Tompkins) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 1/1 * 2016 Postseason: Regional Semi-Finalist * Outlook: “We will be re-loading after graduating 11 seniors from last year’s team,� says coach Tamatha Ray. *Key Players: Hannah Hudson, sophomore; Leanna Yee, junior; Micayla Mikulski, junior; and Ashley DeCuire, senior * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Brittany Panetti (Tompkins) – University of New Mexico; Kendall Rollins (Tompkins) - University of Mary Hardin Baylor; Christen Inman (Seven Lakes) - Northwestern * FYI: Tompkins is in its fourth year of existence (i.e. its third varsity season).
(2015-16 W-L: 25-8/13-1) * Coach: Ronnie Courtney (29th year as a head coach; 11th year at Fort Bend Bush) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 10/4 * 2016 Postseason: W: 48-43; L-Ozen, 48-43 * Key Players: Peter Byrd, 6-0 junior guard (16.5 ppg, 4.2 rpg, 4.1 apg; 1st-team all-district); Bryson Etienne, 6-0 junior guard (18.1 ppg, 3.4 rpg, 3.1 apg; 1st-team all-district; District MVP); Jalon Robinson, 6-2 senior guard (13.2 ppg, 2.4 rpg; 1st-team all-district); Trevion Bradley, 6-5 senior forward (10.4 ppg, 7.1 rpg, 1.3 apg; 2nd-team all-district) * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Shawndre Jones (FB Bush 2012) Richmond University; Eden Ewing (FB Bush 2012) - Tyler Junior College; Brendon Ganaway (FB Bush 2012) - Southern University; Joshua Ihek (FB Bush 2015) - Weatherford Junior College (2015-16 W-L: 22-7/14-0) * Coach’s Name: Kimberly Smallwood (6th year as Fort Bend Bush head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 2/1 * 2016 Postseason: W-Foster, 77-37; L-Beaumont Central, 64-55 * Key Players: Beatrice Miller, 5-8 senior guard; Peace Ohanta, 5-8 senior small forward * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Chassity Irving (FB Bush 2012) - Temple College; Denesha Richardson (FB Bush 2012) - Virginia Wesleyan College; Victoria Kemokai (FB Bush 2013) - Indiana University via transfer from Tyler Junior College; Crystal Chidomere (FB Bush 2014) – The University of Texas at San Antonio; Opemipo Ibrahim (FB Bush 2014) - Texas A&M Kingsville; Faith Ohanta (FB Bush 2014) $UNDQVDV 3LQH %OX྾ &LHUUD 3DOPHU )% %XVK ,QGHSHQGHQFH &RPPXQLW\ College; Daizha Norris (FB Bush 2016) - Dillard University; Tamera Gulley (FB Bush 2016) – University of Arkansas-Fort Smith; Emily Casler (FB Bush 2016) - Southwestern Christian College
)RUW %HQG 'XOOHV 9LNLQJV (2015-16 W-L: 2-29/0-16) * Coach: Mike Carrabine (32nd year as a head coach; 20th year at Dulles) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 10/5 * Key Players: Nikhil Gattu, 5-9 junior; Chaz Mouton, 5-5 senior; Emmanuel Tobias, 6-3 senior; Bryce Woodston, 6-5 senior; John Xavier, 6-1 senior * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Doc Archibald - Tohono O’Odham Community College; Bangaly Kaba – University of Alaska-Fairbanks; Matt Haynes – Southern University at New Orleans; Ben Brown-White - East Central University
)RUW %HQG +LJKWRZHU +XUULFDQHV (2015-16 W-L: 26-8) * Coach: Deborah Mize * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 7/3 3RVWVHDVRQ /RVW LQ 5HJLRQDO 4XDUWHUÂżQDOV WR &OHDU 6SULQJV * Key Players: Treazure Mouton, Eneily Rodriguez, Lenecia Mitchell, Taylor Howard, Jasmine Harvey.
.HPSQHU &RXJDUV (2015-16 W-L: 9-19/4-12) * Coach: Brent Youngblood (3rd year as head coach; 2nd year at Kempner) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 7/3 * 2016 Postseason: None 2XWORRN .HPSQHU ORRNV WR EHQH¿W IURP VHYHQ UHWXUQHHV WKDW ODVW VHDVRQ H[SHULHQFHG WKH GLVDSSRLQWPHQW RI FRPLQJ MXVW D IHZ ORVVHV DZD\ IURP VQHDNLQJ LQWR WKH SOD\R྾V Now the Cougars look to get over the hump, but a very tough district leaves little margin for error. * Key Players: Damonza Byrd, 6-4 senior forward (1st-team all-district); Daniel Salvador, 6-0 senior point guard (2nd-team all-district); Greg Harbor, 6-1 junior guard (honorable-mention all-district) * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Jacoby Poindexter (Kempner 2015) - Oklahoma Wesleyan
'LVWULFW %D\WRZQ 6WHUOLQJ 5DQJHUV (2015-16 W-L: 15-15/5-7) * Coach: Gregory Smith (9th year as head coach; 5th year as Sterling head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 5/3 2XWORRN 7KH 5DQJHUV DUH KRSLQJ WR PDNH WKH SOD\RŕľľV WKLV VHDVRQ IRU ZKDW ZLOO EH WKH ÂżUVW WLPH LQ \HDUV 7KH\ KDYH SOHQW\ of experience coming back as DJ Dickerson, Chris Rodriguez and D. J. Dickerson LaMonte Jackson all started last season. Seniors DaVonte Mouton, ShayQuan Grant, Jeremiah Estrada, Quan Ardoin and Christian Hockless should also be impact players, with underclassmen Nathan Joseph and Cyrus Acres providing solid depth. * Returning Starters: DJ Dickerson, 6-3 senior; Chris Rodriguez, 6-2 senior; LaMonte Jackson, 6-3 senior
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*DOHQD 3DUN 1RUWK 6KRUH 0XVWDQJV (2015-16 W-L: 36-2/12-0) * Coach: Allison Campbell (17th year as North Shore head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 3/2 3RVWVHDVRQ /RVW LQ WKH VWDWH VHPL¿QDOV WR 6SULQJ 'HNDQH\ * Outlook: After vying for a state title last season, North Shore sports a much more youthful lineup. But its backcourt is still the best in Texas, and that alone should keep their hopes alive of returning to the state tournament. * Key Players: Chasity Patterson, senior point guard (nation’s top-ranked point guard, according to ESPN HoopGurlz; has committed to The University of Texas at Austin); Madisyn Francis, senior shooting guard (2016 all-district selection).
+XPEOH $WDVFRFLWD (DJOHV (2015-16 W-L: 38-1) * Coach: David Martinez (5th year as Atascocita’s head coach) * 2016 Postseason: Region 2 Champion; lost state-title game to DeSoto * Outlook: The Eagles will be young but quick around the perimeter. And down low, they have the talent to dominate. * Key Players: University of Houston commit Fabian White returns to anchor Atascocita in the blocks. The 6-8 forward averaged 18 ppg, 8 rpg last season. The other key pieces in this year’s puzzle are Joe Rollins, Devin Harrison and Kobe Wilson. * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Carsen Edwards – Purdue; Greg Shead South Plains College; Brandon Loville - Labette Community College; Matt Wilrodt - Cisco Junior College; Paris Marquez - St. Thomas University; Zach Haney - Boise State University ; Joe Burton-Valprasio University
'LVWULFW 'HHU 3DUN 'HHU (2015-16 W-L: 15-16/7-5) * Coach: Darren Chandler (15th year as a head coach; third year as Deer Park’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 4/2 * 2016 Postseason: Lost in 2OT to Manvel in Bi-District round. * Outlook: An abundance of length, four returning lettermen and several call-ups from D ZLQ -9 WHDP JLYH WKH 'HHU DQ H[FHOOHQW FKDQFH WR DGYDQFH IXUWKHU LQ WKH SOD\R྾V WKDQ ODVW \HDUœV ¿UVW URXQG H[LW * Key Players: 6-4 junior forward Tristan Ikpe (1st-team, all-district as a sophomore; 10.3 ppg, 7.8 rpg); 5-10 senior point guard Dylan Bradshaw (1st-team all-district; 10.2 ppg; 40% 3-pt. FG); 6-6 senior forward Bradley Wagner; 6-8 senior post Gil Martinez )<, 'HHU 3DUN PDGH WKH SOD\R྾V ODVW VHDVRQ IRU WKH ¿UVW WLPH LQ ¿YH \HDUV
3DVDGHQD 'RELH /RQJKRUQV (2015-16 W-L: 23-13/10-6) * Coach: Kevin Cross (11th year as Dobie head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 3/7 3RVWVHDVRQ /RVW LQ 5HJLRQDO 6HPLÂżQDOV WR &\ /DNHV * Key Players: senior Royce Hunter (1st-team all-district), senior Joshua Cooper (honorable-mention all-district); senior Jeremy Williams (honorable-mention all-district), senior Trey Prater, senior Jeremy Davis, senior Justin Thomas, junior DJ Garrett
'LVWULFW $OLHI +DVWLQJV )LJKWLQJ %HDUV * Coach: Darrell Collins (23rd year as a head coach; 12th year as Hastings’ head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 4/0 * Key Players: Gideon Mukoro, 5-10 junior; Terrell Roberts, 6-4 junior; D’michael Adams, 6-3 junior; Dejaz Mcleish, 5-9 junior; Stephen Kidd, 6-0 sophomore * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Shawn Johnson – University of the Incarnate Word
$OLHI +DVWLQJV )LJKWLQJ %HDUV (2015-16 W-L: 28-9/13-3) * Coach: Corey Brotherton (5th year as a head coach; 4th season as Hastings’ head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 3/2 * 2016 Postseason: W-Clear Lake; L-Manvel 2XWORRN $ ORDGHG R྾HQVH VKRXOG VHH +DVWLQJV VLPSO\ RXWVFRUH PRVW of its schedule. Kai-Lee Valentine * Key Players: Three-year starter Kai-Lee Valentine, a 5-9 guard and ¿UVW WHDP DOO GLVWULFW VHOHFWLRQ LV RQH RI WKH EHVW VKRRWHUV LQ Houston. She averaged 15 points per game last season and looks ready to have a career year as a senior. Tatiyanna Riley, a quick-footed 5-7 sophomore point guard, will run the show, and sharpshooter Alia Mortada, a 5-6 junior guard, rounds out a perimeter trio that has Hastings coach Corey Brotherton looking to advance his squad into regionals and then roll the die. Other players expected to contribute big minutes are 5-10 junior forward Ania West, 5-8 junior guard Joy Martins and 5-8 junior forward Brianna White. * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Raeshawn Jones (Alief Hastings 2015) - Claredon College; Sydney Hayes (Alief Hastings 2015) - Eastern Oklahoma; Sarah Faulhaber (Alief Hastings 2016) – Centenary; Tia Jones (Alief Hastings 2016) - Colby College; Amir West (Alief Hastings 2016) - Southwest Christian College; Ireale Singleton (Alief Hastings 2016) - Southwest Christian College; Ashley Moore (Alief Hastings 2016) - McClellan College; Lakyra Bedford (Alief Hastings 2016) - Dodge City College. * FYI: In the past three years at Hastings, coach Corey Brotherton has had 12 players receive basketball scholarships.
3HDUODQG /DG\ 2LOHUV (2015-16 W-L: 18-13/13-3) * Coach: Lauren Martens (2nd year as Pearland head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 8/5 3RVWVHDVRQ /RVW LQ ÂżUVW URXQG %L 'LVWULFW * Outlook: A team already replete with height and speed has added a 6-2 freshman and will be led by three seasoned seniors. * Key Players: Ravae Payne, Cierra Lane, Macey Braswell, Deyona Gaston, Marissa Hart,
3HDUODQG 2LOHUV (2015-16 W-L: 22-13/9 -5) * Coach: Steve Buckelew (38th year coaching/22nd year at Pearland) * # of Returning Lettermen: 7 2XWORRN $Q DWKOHWLF JURXS WKDW ZLOO UXQ WKH ÀRRU DQG DSSO\ SUHVVXUH RQ GHIHQVH $ solid core of shooters should balance the attack and leave Pearland in contention for a district title. * Key Players: Javen Hedgeman, 6-3 senior point guard (all-district); Colen James, 6-3 senior guard (all-district); Kelyn Adams, 6-3 senior guard * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Devon Begley - Northeastern University; Cameron Reynolds - Tulane University; Jay Hedgeman - Louisiana-Lafayette; Kristian White - Concordia University
3HDUODQG 'DZVRQ (DJOHV (2015-16 W-L: 25-9/15-1) * Coach Mark Barre (11th year at Dawson) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 7/3 3RVWVHDVRQ QG URXQG SOD\Rŕľľ ORVV WR +LJKWRZHU * Outlook: “We have a chance to compete for a district championship and a deep playRŕľľ UXQ ´ VD\V FRDFK 0DUN %DUUH * Key Players: Karl Nicholas, Jules Moor, Braxton Lovings * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Dakarai Henderson - Sam Houston State (2015-16 W-L: 25-10/14-2) * Coach: Isabel Gomez (10th year as head coach; 4th year as Pearland Dawson head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 4/3 * 2016 Postseason: W-Port Arthur Memorial; L-Hightower * Outlook: A retooling year that will see the Eagles looking to build chemistry with its young crop of players. Should be competitive nevertheless. * Key Players: 5-10 senior small forward Jada Rogers, 5-5 senior point guard Elizabeth Davis, 5-5 senior Taylor Morris * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Kat Darden (Dawson 2016) - University of $UNDQVDV DW 3LQH %OXŕľľ 0DGGLH 3RZHUV 'DZVRQ Âą 7KH 8QLYHUVLW\ RI 7H[DV DW Dallas
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*HRUJH 5DQFK /RQJKRUQV (2015-16 W-L: 22-8) * Coach: Shalesha Pierce (12th year as head coach at George Ranch) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 2/5 * 2016 Postseason: Lost in second round to Barbers Hill. * Outlook: Team is lacking in height but covers the basket well. The Longhorns will be especially strong in the transition with multiple shooters. * Key Players: Alexis White (2016 24-5A District MVP; TABC All-Region); Julia Schwake (6-foot guard with smooth stroke beyond the arc) * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Kendall Bess, Cerenittee Adams
'LVWULFW 'LFNLQVRQ *DWRUV (2015-16 W-L: 28-8/11-3) * Coach: Jason Wilson (3rd year as Dickinson head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 11/5 * 2016 Postseason: L-Alief Taylor (Bi-District) * Outlook: “We hope to defend our district title in a tough district with Clear Lake and Clear Brook and then make a serious postseason run,â€? says coach Jason Wilson * Key Players: senior Jarian Spells (2016 District MVP), senior Damon Williams (1st-team all-district), junior Faite Williams (1st-team all-district), junior Byron Staten (started all 36 games as a sophomore), senior Jaylon Simpson (new addition; Texas City HS leading scorer last season), freshman Tramon Mark (6-2 point guard that VFRXWV UDQN DV WKH WRS ÂżVK LQ +RXVWRQ VRSKRPRUH 4XDQWH -XOLHQ UDQNHG DV QLQWK EHVW sophomore in area) * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Myles Rankin (Dickinson 2016) - Southwestern Christian University
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&OHDU &UHHN :LOGFDWV (2015-16 W-L: 22-11/10-4) * Coach: Wes Bryan (4th year as head coach; all years have been at Clear Creek) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 4/1 * 2016 Postseason: L-Alief Elsik (Bi-District) * Outlook: Defensive-oriented team that will battle from tip to buzzer. * Key Players: Nick Shipley, Nate Jackson, Bryce Lovejoy, Colton Matthews * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: AJ Sparks, Jared Evans, Tyquon Jordan, Xavier Ferrell, Rashadre Wilson, Solomon Berezin * FYI: If team wins 24 games, coach Wes Bryan will reach 100 wins in four seasons.
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(2015-16 District Record: 14-0) * Coach: Pamela K. Crawford * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 8/4 * 2016 Postseason: W- Fort Bend Kempner, 61-34; W-Channelview, 75-47; W-Fort Bend Hightower, 76-48; W-Cy Fair, 71-70; L-North Shore, 71-61 * Outlook: Overall – Clear Springs coach Pamela Crawford returns nearly everyone from a squad that came just one game away from advancing to the state tournament. Crawford enters the season with 500-plus career wins and a 239 – 48 win-loss slate at Clear Springs. * Key Players: Tasharian Robinson, 5-10 senior point guard (signed with The University of Texas at San Antonio); Sierra Cheatham, 6-0 senior shooting guard (signed with Tulane University); Dymond Gladney, 5-5 junior combo guard; JaNay Redic, 5-10 senior post * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Brooke McCarty - The University of Texas; Courtney Latham – Tulane University; JoAnn Lira - Baker University; Kaylin Roher 7H[DV $ 0 .LQJVYLOOH &KULVWLQD 0R྾HWW /DNH 6XSHULRU 8QLYHUVLW\ 'HVWLQL +DOO /68 at Eunice
'LVWULFW $XVWLQ /DNH 7UDYLV &DYDOLHUV (2015-16 District Record: 16-14/9-7) * Coach: Patrick Hinson (4th year as head coach; has coached only at Lake Travis) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 7/3 * 2016 Postseason: None * Outlook: Lake Travis returns seven seniors that have won at every level. “We have a WHDP WKDW FDQ FRPSHWH IRU WKH SOD\RŕľľV DQG SRWHQWLDOO\ RXU ÂżUVW HYHU GLVWULFW FKDPSLRQship,â€? coach Patrick Hinson says. * Key Players: senior Aspen Howie, senior Allie Dalle, senior Carlye Berry, junior Jordon Ott, sophomore Kristen Kleymeyer * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Mandy Karako (Lake Travis 2016) - University of Northern Colorado * FYI: Lake Travis’ roster includes not one set of twins, but two -- seniors Natalie and Nikki Paxton, and sophomores Shelby and Bailey Devin. Lake Travis will be seeking WKH VFKRROÂśV ÂżUVW GLVWULFW WLWOH LQ JLUOV EDVNHWEDOO
$XVWLQ 9DQGHJULIW 9LSHUV (2015-16 District Record: 23-12/11-3) &RDFK &OLŕľľ (OOLV WK \HDU DV D KHDG FRDFK DOO \HDUV KDYH EHHQ at Vandegrift) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 8/2 3RVWVHDVRQ : $XVWLQ 5HDJDQ : 6$ -HŕľľHUVRQ 69; L-Alamo Heights, 57-50 2XWORRN 9LSHUV DUH FRPLQJ Rŕľľ EHVW VHDVRQ LQ VFKRRO KLVWRU\ Greg Brown III DQ DGYDQFHPHQW WR WKH WKLUG URXQG RI WKH SOD\RŕľľV 7KH\ KDYH graduated all-state guard Drayton Whiteside (2015-16 state leader in FTs; 700 points scored as a senior), but have gained highly talented 6-7 freshman ZLQJ *UHJ %URZQ ,,, 9LSHUV PRYH XS LQ FODVVLÂżFDWLRQ WKLV VHDVRQ DQG LQWR D ORDGHG District 25-6A. * Key Players: Alex Fernandes, 6-4 senior guard (25-5A 1st-Team All-District; 14 ppg); Ryan Boles, 6-0 senior guard (25-5A Honorable-Mention All-District; 8 ppg); Greg Brown III, 6-7 freshman wing
$XVWLQ :HVWODNH &KDSDUUDOV (2015-16 District Record: 30-4) * Coach: Robert Lucero (5th year as a head coach; 4th year as Westlake’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 8/3 3RVWVHDVRQ : 3ÀXJHUYLOOH : 6SULQJ 'HNDQH\ : /DNH 7UDYLV 50-32; Dallas Skyline, 46-32; L-Atascocita, 80-65 * Key Players: Matthew Mayer, 6-8 junior small forward (12.5 ppg); Brock Cunningham, 6-8 junior power forward (12.9 ppg); Luke Pluymen, 6-0 junior point guard (12.0 ppg); Will Baker, 6-10 sophomore post; Keonte Kennedy, 6-3 junior guard * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Jacob Fleschman - University of Tennessee
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%XGD +D\V 5HEHOV (2015-16 District Record: 22-11/11-5) * Coach: Danny Preuss (13th year as a head coach/7th year as Hays’ head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 6/4 3RVWVHDVRQ /RVW LQ ¿UVW URXQG %L 'LVWULFW 2XWORRN )RXU VWDUWHUV UHWXUQ WR D VTXDG DQ[LRXV WR DYHQJH ODVW VHDVRQœV ¿UVW URXQG exit. * Key Players: Choon Hee Chae, Jada Finister, Jaden Williams, Gabby Bosquez * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Jill Borreson, Alexis Delgado
9LVWD 5LGJH 5DQJHUV (2015-16 District Record: 34-5/14-0) * Coach: Keith Allen (5th year as a head coach; 2nd year as Vista Ridge’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 6/1 3RVWVHDVRQ /RVW WR )ULVFR /LEHUW\ LQ VWDWH VHPL¿QDO JDPH 2XWORRN 9LVWD 5LGJH KDV PDGH WKH VWDWH VHPL¿QDOV WZR FRQVHFXWLYH \HDUV 1RZ WKH Rangers make the move to 6A. * Key Player: Nikki Cardano-Hillary, 5-7 senior guard * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Mikayla Christian (Vista Ridge 2016) – TCU; Danielle Rainey (Vista Ridge 2016) – TCU; Charmaine McBride (Vista Ridge 2016) - University of Incarnate Word; Karrington Brown (Vista Ridge 2016) - Southern College; Jordan Moore (Stony Point 2015) – TCU; Orianna Shillow (Stony Point 2015) – University of North Texas; Nyeia Bias (Stony Point 2015) - Temple Junior College; Autumn Avina (Stony Point 2014 ) - Oklahoma Baptist
/HDQGHU /LRQV * Coach: Kiara Marshall * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 8/3 * 2016 Postseason; Lost in the second round * Key Players: Alicia Molina, Kassadie Sanders, Allyssa McByers, Natalie Keelick * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Rayanna Carter
'LVWULFW 6DQ $QWRQLR &KXUFKLOO &KDUJHUV (2015-16 District Record: 27-5/11-1) * Coach: Brad Lacey (21st year coaching; 3rd year as Churchill’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 5/1 * 2016 Postseason: L-New Braunfels, 44-39 (Bi-District) * Key Players: -H྾ )HVSHUPDQ JXDUG \HDU UHWXUQLQJ OHWWHUPDQ FRPPLWWHG WR $LU )RUFH * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Clevon Brown (Churchill 2016) - Vanderbilt University; Preston Bigley (Churchill 2016) - Schreiner University; Austin Karrer (New Braunfels Canyon 2013) – The University of Texas at San Antonio
6DQ $QWRQLR -RKQVRQ -DJXDUV (2015-16 District Record: 27-8) * Coach: Stephanie Desmarais – (11th year coaching; 3rd year as Johnson’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 5/2 * 2016 Postseason: Advanced to third round. * Outlook: /RVW D KHDUW EUHDNHU LQ WKLUG URXQG RI SOD\R྾V DQG VKRXOG QRW RQO\ KDYH WKH chance to make amends this season, but could very well do so as a district champ. * Key Players: (Returning starters) senior Alyssa Adams, senior Josie Larson; (other key players): Alina Falcon, Megan Valdez, Deja Kelly * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Erica Sanders – Auburn; Gabby Bowie – University of the Incarnate Word; Tara Molina - Texas Lutheran University; Breyah Richardson - Loyola University/New Orleans; Jazmin Taylor - Freed Hardeman University
6DQ $QWRQLR /HH 9ROXQWHHUV (2015-16 District Record: 9-22/1-11) * Coach: Norm Galyon (22nd year coaching; 7th year as Lee’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 5/1 * Outlook: <RXQJ VTXDG VSHQW R྾VHDVRQ GHYHORSLQJ FKHPLVWU\ DQG ORRNV WR VXUSULVH WKH QD\VD\HUV * Key Players: Michael Nickles, 6-4 junior post/forward (honorable-mention all-district); Brandon Faulquay, 6-1 senior guard; Maurice Compton, 6-0 senior guard; Xander Garcia, 5-11 senior guard * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Mark Sullivan - Texas Lutheran University; Adrian Palacios - Little Priest Tribal College * FYI: Robert E. Lee won the 4A Texas Boys’ State Championship 50 years ago (1967).
6DQ $QWRQLR 0DGLVRQ 0DYHULFNV (2015-16 District Record: 19-12/9-3) * Coach: Tracy Hastings (23rd season as head coach; all years have been at Madison) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 5/2 * 2016 Postseason: L-Judson (Bi-District) * Outlook: Team will be young but quick, promising to give ticket-buyers’ their money’s worth in terms of fast-paced entertainment. * Key Players: DeNaija Daniels, senior guard (2nd-team all-district); Charlene Mass, sophomore guard (2nd-team all-district) * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Lexi Rich (Madison 2016) - Southwestern Assemblies of God; Brianna Jones (Madison 2013) - Drury University
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6DQ $QWRQLR 5HDJDQ 5DWWOHUV (2015-16 District Record: 17-15/6-6) * Coach: John Hirst * # of Returning Lettermen: 6 * 2016 Postseason: L-Bi-District * Outlook: This year’s Rattlers return six lettermen and have a chance to compete for the district championship. Improved guard play will complement strong inside presence, giving squad a shot at winning district. It won’t hurt that the team is expected to also defend well and make noise on the boards. Rattlers coach John Hirst enters the season with a 129-58 win-loss ledger at Reagan and an overall record of 333-176. * Key Players: River Reed, 6-9 senior; Lamont Simmons, 6-6 senior; Avery Crisp, 6-0 senior; Terrion Dupree, 6-1 senior; Timmy Benavides, 5-9 junior * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: DJ MacLeay - Bucknell University; Michael Williams – TCU; Robby Benavides - St. Mary’s University; Josh Bashford - Schreiner University; Anderson Bazile – Northwestern/St. Paul; Chuck Kendley - Lubbock Christian University; Zach Madlom - Western Colorado University * FYI: San Antonio Reagan has competed at the varsity level for 16 years. The basNHWEDOO SURJUDP KDV TXDOL¿HG IRU WKH SOD\R྾V LQ RI WKRVH VHDVRQV DQG 5DWWOHUV have gone on to play college hoops. Reagan has won three district titles in the last six seasons.
'LVWULFW &LEROR 6WHHOH .QLJKWV (2015-16 District Record: 32-4/10-2) * Coach: Lonny Hubbard (6th year as a head coach; all years have been at Steele) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 4/2 * 2016 Postseason: W-SA Reagan, 74-57; W-SA Brennan, 92-87; W-Converse Judson, 82-74 (2OT); W-Laredo Alexander, 79-58; W-Laredo United, 60-43; L-Desoto, 58-53 (OT) * Outlook: After losing an overtime heartbreaker to eventual state-champ DeSoto in the VWDWH VHPLÂżQDOV &LEROR 6WHHOH LV UHDG\ WR JHW EDFN LQ WKH KXQW 7KH JUDGXDWLRQ RI WZR key players will prove challenging, but coach Lonny Hubbard feels his roster can eventually take up the slack. “We got a good taste of success last year but losing to DeSoto in overtime still hurts,â€? he says. “Hopefully, that allows us to stay hungry and play like KXQWHUV DQG QRW WKH KXQWHG ,I VR , WKLQN ZH ZLOO EH ÂżQH ´ * Key Players: Gerald Liddell and Terry Ellis Jr. return as starters. Other key players WKDW SOD\HG VXEVWDQWLDO PLQXWHV ODVW VHDVRQ DUH -D\GHQ 0DUWLQH] .ROEH /LWWOHÂżHOG Vincent Tezeno and Trivero Wilson. * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: C.J. Siples (Steele 2013) - Air Force; Keenan Gumbs (Steele 2014) - Schreiner College; Kijana Love (Steele 2016) - University of New Hampshire
&RQYHUVH -XGVRQ 5RFNHWV (2015-16 W-L: 22-13) * Coach: Victor Lopez (18th year as a head coach; debut season with Judson) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 6/1 3RVWVHDVRQ /RVW LQ GRXEOH RYHUWLPH WR HYHQWXDO VWDWH VHPL¿QDOLVW &LEROD 6WHHOH LQ 5HJLRQDO 4XDUWHU¿QDOV * Outlook: With returning all-state guard Shelby Adams, Judson RayShawn Dotson will have a solid foundation to build on. In his debut at Judson, coach Victor Lopez says he brings a style of play that should get the most out of the guard-heavy lineup he inherits. * Key Players: Shelby Adams, senior guard (2016 TABC All-State); Ray’Shawn Dotson, senior forward; Quintin Crawford, junior guard; Questyn Luckey, junior guard; Kevante Hullaby, junior forward * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: David Wacker (Judson 2014) - Boise State; Tanner Liesnner (Judson 2014) - New Hampshire; Kieston Mackey (Judson 2014) - Costal Bend College; Jamell Bradley (Judson 2015) - Texas A&M Corpus Christi; Dominique Bradley (Judson 2015) - Texas A&M Kingsville; Jarehn White (Judson 2015) - Southwestern College, Kansas
&DQ\RQ 1HZ %UDXQIHOV &RXJDUV (2015-16 W-L: 12-18/3-9) * Coach: Allan Miller (30th year coaching; 11th year as a head coach; 3rd year as Canyon’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 3/1 * Outlook: In his third year at Canyon, coach Allan Miller will be challenged with accelerating the learning curve of an inexperienced squad. “We will play hard and work RXU WDLOV Rŕľľ LQ HYHU\ VLQJOH JDPH ´ KH SURPLVHV * Key Players: Luke Dowdy, 6-4 senior guard (three-year starter); Jason Jarrett, 6-5 junior wing; Austin Miller, 6-4 senior post * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Austin Karrar (Canyon 2014) – The UniverVLW\ RI 7H[DV DW 6DQ $QWRQLR -HŕľľHU\ 3KDUU &DQ\RQ 6SULQJ +LOO &ROOHJH $XVWLQ Wehling (Canyon 2016) - Victoria College
6FKHUW] &OHPHQV %XႇDORHV (2015-16 W-L: 24-11/6-6) * Coach: John Ince (12th year as a head coach; 6th year as Clemens’ head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 4/2 * 2016 Postseason: L-San Antonio Johnson, 63-51 (Bi-District) * Outlook: Clemens will rely on some young talent to help it compete in arguably one RI WKH WRXJKHVW GLVWULFWV LQ WKH VWDWH /DVW VHDVRQœV ¿UVW URXQG H[LW LQ WKH SOD\R྾V PDUNHG the program’s earliest departure since John Ince has taken over as coach. * Key Players: Alexis Popham and Madyson Garcia, both seniors, will be asked to lead D VROLG EXW UHODWLYHO\ XQWHVWHG JURXS RI XQGHUFODVVPHQ .HODLDK 5H྾HOO .HOO\ /RSH] Erin Givilancz and Dynasia Lee are all sophomores looking to make their mark at the varsity level. Junior forward Noelle Lewis missed the 2015-16 season with ACL surgery but is expected to have a strong return for 2016-17. * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Savannah Hight (Brandeis HS 2013) Texas Lutheran University; Talisha Presley (Clemens 2014) - Prairie View A&M; Kyra Fennell (Clemens 2015) - Dodge City Community College; Kyra Lambert (Clemens 2015) - Duke University; Teresa Lee (Clemens 2016) - Clarendon College; Haley Williams (Clemens 2016) - Clarendon College; Kennedi Centers (Clemens 2016) University of South Alabama; Haleigh Bradford (Clemens 2016) - Kansas Wesleyan University * FYI: Clemens coach John Ince has a superstition of having a towel that he holds during games. His sons, Tristan and Dagan, pick it out for him each year before the season.
'LVWULFW 1RUWKVLGH %UDQGHLV %URQFRV (2015-16 W-L: 31-2/12-1) * Coach: Marc Gardner (11th year as a head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 7/3 * 2016 Postseason: W-Southwest; L-Judson * Outlook: The Broncos should be locked and loaded to this year reach the regional tournament. Brandeis returns three senior starters from last year’s district-title bunch. Marc Gardner will be looking for his 200th win as a head coach. He has a career record of 197-129 and a 164-96 W-L ledger while at Brandeis. * Key Players: senior Kobe Magee (UTEP commit), senior Matt McCary, senior Zach Starkes * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Justin Graham (Brandeis 2013) - Arkansas Tech; Matthew Kallead (Brandeis 2013) - West Virginia Tech; Jared Thompson %UDQGHLV 6FKUHLQHU 8QLYHUVLW\ (OOLV -H྾HUVRQ %UDQGHLV &HQWUDO Michigan
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1RUWKVLGH %UHQQDQ %HDUV (2015-16 W-L: 20-14) * Coach: Koty Cowgill (5th year as a head coach; 2nd year as Northside Brennan’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 5/3 * 2016 Postseason: W-East Central, 102-88; L-Steele, 92-87 * Outlook: “This looks to be a promising season for our young basketball team,â€? says coach Koty Cowgill. The Bears graduated quite a bit of scoring but return enough impact players to NHHS WKLQJV KHDGHG LQ WKH VDPH GLUHFWLRQ DV ODVW VHDVRQÂśV VHFRQG URXQG SOD\Rŕľľ DGYDQFHPHQW * Key Players: (Returning starters) Alex Wise, Jahmyl Jeter, Jacob Bollinger. * Other Key Players: Christian Martinez, 5-11 senior combo guard; Glenn Kerr, 5-10 senior shooting guard; Jacari Sanders, 5-10 sophomore point guard; Jonathan Malave-Perez, 5-8 senior point guard; Cameron Snapp, 6-3 senior forward * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: George King – University of Colorado; Jordan Murphey – University of Minnesota; Kyren Block - Houston Baptist
1RUWKVLGH 0DUVKDOO 5DPV (2015-16 W-L: 26-8, 11-2) *Coach: Reggie Ollendieck (7th year as a head coach; 5th year as Marshall’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 5/2 3RVWVHDVRQ 0DGH SOD\R྾V IRU WKH ¿UVW WLPH LQ \HDUV : &RUSXV &KULVWL Carroll; W-New Braunfels; L-Clemens. * Outlook: 7KH 5DPV ZLOO KDYH ELJ VKRHV WR ¿OO ZLWK WKH JUDGXDWLRQ RI IRXU \HDU VWDUWHU -RUGDQ Burns (Division I commit to Colgate). They will play a faster-paced game this season with no one on the roster over 6-foot tall. Although small in stature, the 2016-17 Rams have demonstrated preseason grit and have a solid nucleus of skill players with high basketball IQs. * Key Players: (Starters) senior Jered Constancio (three-year starter), junior Levi Reed (two-year starter). * Other Players to Watch: senior Kelvin Pescadero, sophomore Sayvon Frye, junior Justin Juarez * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Jordan Burns – Colgate; Roy Womack Rochester Community and Tech College; Dorian Lopez - Oklahoma Christian; Lorenzo Gonzalez - University of Dallas
1RUWKVLGH 6WHYHQV )DOFRQV (2015-16 W-L: 16-13) * Coach: Michael Raynes (11th year at Stevens; 6th year as head coach) * 2016 Postseason: None 2XWORRN ,QDELOLW\ WR ZLQ LQ WKH ZDQLQJ PRPHQWV FRVW 6WHYHQV D SOD\R྾ EHUWK ODVW season although the Falcons were able to double their win total from the season before. 7KH UHWXUQ RI WZR DOO GLVWULFW SOD\HUV ERGH ZHOO IRU WKH WHDP PDNLQJ WKH SOD\R྾V WKLV season. * Key Players: Quenton Coleman, 5-10 junior point guard (11.2 ppg); Jonathan Salazar, 6-4 junior guard (11.1 ppg) * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Aaron McGlown - St. Mary’s University
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1RUWKVLGH 2œ&RQQRU 3DQWKHUV (2015-16 W-L: 14-18/4-9) * Coach: Brett Jewasko (fourth year as a head coach; all years have been at O’Connor) # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 6/5 * Outlook: Mix of experience and youth to battle in competitive 27-6A. * Key Players: Cody Farmer, 6-1 senior guard (7.1 ppg, 37% 3-pt. FG); Brock Weaver, 5-10 junior point guard (2.3 ppg, 1.4 apg, 40% 3-pt. FG); Roel Sanchez, 5-10 junior guard (4.6 ppg, 2.9 rpg, 1.1 spg); Jordan Phillips, 6-6 senior post (2.9 ppg, 3.9 rpg) * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Jordan Kouremetis (O’Connor 2013) - Texas Lutheran University; Dapo Ogunfeitimi (O’Connor 2013) – The University of Texas at Dallas; Kyle Massie (O’Connor 2014) – The University of Texas at San Antonio; Jacob Kouremetis (O’Connor 2015) - Texas Lutheran University; PJ Medrano (O’Connor 2016) - Our Lady of the Lake University
1RUWKVLGH 7DIW 5DLGHUV (2015-16 W-L: 28-9/9-4) * Coach: Kelli Anne Goble (12 years coaching experience; 4th year as Taft’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 5/3 * 2016 Postseason: Lost to Judson in second round. * Key Players: Stephanie Ruiz, 5-8 senior guard; Tianna Tullis, 5-6 senior guard; Tierra Tullis, 5-4 junior point guard; Ashley Hernandez, 5-5 junior guard; Tirzah Polk, 5-6 senior guard * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Trinity Tullis (Taft 2016) - Kilgore College; Danielle Jimenez (Taft 2016) University of the Southwest
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1RUWKVLGH :DUUHQ :DUULRUV (2015-16 W-L: 20-13) * Coach: Kyle Smith (5th year as head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 4/3 * Outlook: Warren has one of the best backcourts in Region IV. But injuries really hurt the Warriors last season. If they stay healthy and continue to improve on defense, they could be a force to be reckoned with in the postseason. * Key Players: Isaiah Thorne, 6-1 senior (17 ppg, 3.5 apg; has a chance to become Warren’s all-time leading scorer; has committed to the Air Force); Stanley Umude, 6-6 senior (injured last year but averaged 24 ppg through three games; has received four ' , R྾HUV 'HLRQ 5LOH\ MXQLRU DSJ $GULDQ 0F&RQQHOO MXQLRU * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Charles Johnson (Warren 2016) - St. Edwards University; Dimitri Peterson (Warren 2015) - St. Mary’s University
'LVWULFW /DUHGR $OH[DQGHU %XOOGRJV * Coach: Luis Valdez (30th year as a coach; 15th year as Alexander’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen: 6 3RVWVHDVRQ /RVW LQ WKH WKLUG URXQG 5HJLRQDO 4XDUWHU¿QDOV * Key Players: Marco Pena, Beto Lopez, Kike Ramos, Devin Rodriguez
6RXWK 6DQ $QWRQLR %REFDWV (2015-16 W-L: 18-8/7-3) * Coach: Ray Carroll (6th year as head coach at South San Antonio) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 6/3 * 2016 Postseason: L-Bi-District * Key Players: Jordan Lopez, 6-1 senior swing man; Adrian Garcia, 5-8 senior guard; Andrew Rios, 5-8 junior guard Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Curtis Allen – The University of Texas at Dallasouston State
'LVWULFW (GLQEXUJ 9HOD 6DEHU&DWV (2015-16 W-L: 35-3; 12-0) &RDFK *HUDUGR Âł/DOR´ 5LRV WK \HDU DV D KHDG FRDFK ÂżIWK year as Vela’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 7/3 3RVWVHDVRQ : %URZQVYLOOH 3RUWHU : )ORXU %OXŕľľ 74-65; W-Victoria East, 61-41; W- Alamo Heights, 68-60; W-Laredo Nixon, 58-48; L-Lancaster, 79-58 Ryan Garza 2XWORRN 6HYHQ SOD\HUV UHWXUQ IURP (GLQEXUJÂśV VWDWH VHPLÂżQDOLVW team, so things are looking up for the SaberCats. Edinburg does PRYH XS LQ FODVVLÂżFDWLRQ VR WKH URDG WR 6DQ $QWRQLR ZLOO EH PXFK PRUH KLOO\ WKLV VHDson. But the arrows are pointed in the right direction. Edinburg coach Gerardo “Laloâ€? Rios enters the season on the cusp of his 200th career victory and 100th win calling the plays for Edinburg. His career record is 184-170, and his four-year ledger with the SaberCats is 98-43. * Key Players: The SaberCats will be led by St. Edwards University commit Ryan Garza and four-year letterman Alec De La Cruz. Garza, a senior point guard, was the 2016 District 31-5A MVP and was named to the TABC All-State squad. Cruz, also a senior, anchors Edinburg’s baseline at the small forward slot. He was a 2016 1st-team all-district selection. Combo guard Chris Ochoa, a senior three-year letterman, was named the 2016 31-5A 6th Man of the Year. The returnees are rounded out by small forward Carlos Azubel, a senior three-year letterman named to the 31-5A All-District Second Team. * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Hector Ruiz (Vela 2016) - Texas A&M Kingsville
'LVWULFW %URZQVYLOOH 5LYHUD 5DLGHUV (2015-16 W-L: 18-16) * Coach: Willie Brown (15th year as a head coach; third year as Brownsville’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 1/0 * 2016 Postseason: L-Weslaco (Bi-District) * Outlook: Brownsville will start the season with 11 sophomores and only one senior on the roster, so there will be a steep learning curve. But the new talent is ready to launch a new era of Raiders basketball. * Key Player: Kourtney Shears, a sophomore guard, is the lone returnee from last season.
/RV )UHVQRV )DOFRQV (2015-16 W-L: 21-14/7-7) * Coach: Kim Edquist (33rd year as a head coach; 27th year as Los Fresnos’ head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 3/1 * 2016 Postseason: None * Outlook: Very young and inexperienced squad. * Key Players: Cassie Parra, Britney Ruiz, Jovanna Adame, Alejandra Yanez
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1. Amarillo (6) 2. El Paso Burges (11) 3. Lubbock Coronado (15) 4. Denton Ryan (17) 5. Chisholm Trail (21)
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Region III 1. Barber’s Hill (4) 2. Georgetown (9) 3. Rudder (10) 4. College Station (19) 5. Tomball Memorial (22)
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'LVWULFW (O 3DVR $QGUHVV *ROGHQ (DJOHV (2015-16 W-L: 21-8/13-3) * Coach: W. Wallace (third year as Andress’ head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 6/5 * 2016 Postseason: Lost in second round. 2XWORRN :LWK DOO ¿YH VWDUWHUV UHWXUQLQJ FRDFK :DOODFH SURMHFWV ³D UHDOO\ JRRG \HDU ´ He enters the season with a 40-18 win-loss record amassed from two years of coaching Andress. * Key Players: Meleah Morgan, 5-11 senior forward; Jordan Pinson, 5-5 junior point guard; Alexis Singleton, 5-6 senior guard; D’janique Wallace, 5-8 sophomore guard; Hannah Cooper, 5-7 sophomore guard.
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(2015-16 W-L: 9-21/7-9) * Coach: Toraino Johnson (sixth year as a head coach; fourth year as Chapin’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 6/1 * 2016 Postseason: None * Outlook: Chapin coach Toraino Johnson says his mix of seniors and incoming players should provide the Huskies enough combined talent to get his club back into the SOD\RŕľľV DIWHU JHWWLQJ VKXW RXW ODVW VHDVRQ Âł, MXVW EHOLHYH WKLV VHW RI ER\V KDV KDG D JRDO in mind since their freshman year and that was to make it into the state tournament and compete in the state championship game,â€? says coach Johnson. “They have had some GLŕľśFXOW FKDOOHQJHV ZLWK OLIH VLWXDWLRQV ÂŤ EXW WKH\ VWLOO KDYH WKH PLQGVHW WKDW WKH\ FDQ GR anything and accomplish that goal. I’m just looking forward to the journey with these guys.â€? * Key Player: Matthew Gregory, 6-4 senior combo forward (lone returning starter) * Other Key Pieces: Nacio Dillard, 5-11 senior shooting guard; Seth Daw, 5-6 senior point guard; Mica Ward, 6-3 junior wing; Andre Carrillo, 5-8 senior guard; Jaylon Bentley, 6-2 senior small forward; Kasin Chappelle, 5-6 senior point guard; John Bailey, 6-1 junior guard. * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Patrick Anderson - Iowa Wesleyan; Blake Kelley - Schreiner University
'LVWULFW (O 3DVR 'HO 9DOOH &RQTXLVWDGRUHV (2015-16 W-L: 27-5/13-1) * Coach’s Name: Will Churchill (13th year as a head coach; 12th year as Del Valle’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 5/2 * 2016 Postseason: Bi-District champions * Outlook: Del Valle coach Will Churchill says his club has everything in order to win a second consecutive district title. .H\ 3OD\HUV %UDQGRQ /RSH] VHQLRU VPDOO IRUZDUG ¿UVW WHDP DOO GLVWULFW GLVWULFW defensive player of the year); Zavior Alvarez, 5-9 combo guard (honorable-mention all-district); Jesse Martinez, 5-8 point guard. * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Mike Atkins - University of Maine
'LVWULFW $PDULOOR 6DQGLHV (2015-16 W-L: 15-16/4-4) * Coach: Jason Pillion (11th year as Amarillo’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 11/4 * 2016 Postseason: W-El Paso Eastwood; L-North Crowley * Outlook: “If we take care of the ball, defend and rebound, we have an opportunity to achieve our goals,â€? says coach Jason Pillion. * Key Players (Projected Starters): Adam Rivera, 6-7 senior (1st-team all-district); Nathan Betts, 6-4 junior (1st-team all-district and Newcomer of the Year); Reagan Hill, VHQLRU QG WHDP DOO GLVWULFW 5HQLFN +LOO VHQLRU %XUN 0RŕľśWW VHQLRU * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Evan Wieck – U.S. Naval Academy; Braden Eggleston – Harding University; Daz Richardson - Murray State College; Jacob Dawson - Sul Ross State University; Aaron Anderson - Sul Ross State University
$PDULOOR &DSURFN /RQJKRUQV (2015-16 W-L: 7-21/0-10) * Coach: David Smiley (16th year coaching fourth year as Caprock’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 8/4 * Outlook: “This is the strongest team I have had since taking over,� says coach David Smiley. “Team chemistry and learning early will be key for us to succeed in this tough district.� Adut Angong * Key Players: Adut Angong, Emilee Lamb, Sierra Steiner, Mishiael Adams, Jessica Hoehns, Alyssa Martinez * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Kelsey Huval (Caprock 2014) - Frank Phillips College; Brooklyn Artis - Indiana State University
Amarillo Palo Duro Dons (2015-16 W-L: 16-17/4-6) * Coach: AJ Johnson (24th year as a head coach; 22nd year as Palo Duro’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 6/3 3RVWVHDVRQ /RVW LQ WKLUG URXQG 5HJLRQDO 4XDUWHUÂżQDOV * Outlook: “I am very optimistic about the coming season,â€? says coach AJ Johnson. “We return three starters and have some talented young kids moving up.â€? * Key Players: Angel Reese, post; Destani Lewis, guard; Kityana Diaz, guard * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Sasha Watson (Palo Duro 2013) - West Texas A&M University
&DQ\RQ (DJOHV (2015-16 W-L: 11-16/5-5) * Coach: Travis Schulte (14th year as a head coach; second year as Canyon’s coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 5/3 * 2016 Postseason: W-Lubbock Cooper, 69-50; L-EP Burges, 72-46 * Outlook: “Surviving a tough pre-district schedule without several starters in football will be key,� says coach Travis Schulte. “Starting Wes Crenshaw district before Christmas because of the new eight-team district with Plainview and Amarillo High makes it very important that we gel as a team early.� * Key Players: Dakota Puga, 5-8 senior guard (6 ppg, 3 rpg, 3 apg); Dayne Douglass, 6-3 senior center (8 rpg, 8 apg); Kagan Bradley, 5-10 senior guard (3 ppg, 2 rpg, 1 apg); Tanner King, 5-11 senior guard (5 ppg, 3 rpg, 1 apg); Wes Crenshaw, 5-10 senior guard (12 ppg, 5 rpg, 2 apg)
&DQ\RQ /DG\ (DJOHV (2015-16 W-L: 35-1/10-0) * Coach: Joe Lombard (39th year as a head coach; 32nd year as Canyon’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen: 6 * 2016 Postseason: 5A State Champs * Outlook: “We graduated a very good senior class but also have some experienced players returning,� says coach Joe Lombard. “Our team will need to develop new leadership, new roles and a great work ethic to play with the best teams. District 3-5A will be one of the best districts in the state from top to bottom.� * Key Players: Angel Hayden, senior (11 ppg, 6 rpg, 5 apg; all-state selection); McKenzie Taylor, senior; Lexi Hernandez, senior * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Shayla and Shawna Monreal (Canyon 2012) – Wayland Baptist University; Caitlyn Cunyus, (Canyon 2016) - Lubbock Christian University; Madison Parker (Canyon 2014) - West Texas A&M University * FYI: Canyon’s team motto this year is “Tough like Tatum.� Tatum Schulte is the 9-year-old daughter of Canyon’s boys coach, Travis Schulte. This past year Tatum has battled cancer. She has gone through numerous chemo treatments, had one leg amputated below the knee and now wears a prosthetic. However, she continues to play basketball. “Tatum is one of the most courageous people I have ever met,� says coach Joe Lombard. “She inspires others of all ages. We want to be tough like her.�
+HUHIRUG :KLWHIDFHV (2015-16 W-L: 23-7/7-3) * Coach: Christy Connally (14th year as a head coach; eighth year as Hereford’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 3/1 3RVWVHDVRQ /RVW LQ ÂżUVW URXQG * Outlook: “We’ll need to stay committed in the pre-season in order for us to be prepared when district comes around,â€? says coach Christy Connally. “With this year’s addition of Amarillo High and Plainview to our district -- and the district season starting earlier -- we will need to be prepared for a battle every night. Anything can happen on any given night.â€? * Key Player: Lexi Escobal, 5-3 senior (returning starter; 10 ppg, 2 rpg, 2 spg, 4 apg) * Other Returnees: Faith Castaneda, 5-10 junior; Lindsey Carrillo, 5-5 junior * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Mia Castaneda - Clarendon College; Lizet Sosa - Clarendon College; Chauntel Acosta - Clarendon College; Zoey High - Frank Phillips College
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+HUHIRUG :KLWHIDFHV (2015-16 W-L: 16-15) * Coach: C.J. Villegas (10th year as a head coach; fourth year as Hereford’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 6/1 3RVWVHDVRQ /RVW LQ 5HJLRQDO 4XDUWHUÂżQDOV WR (O 3DVR Burges, 49-46. 2XWORRN Âł2XU \RXQJHU NLGV VWHSSLQJ XS DQG JDLQLQJ FRQÂżGHQFH Caleb Martinez through our non-district schedule will be a key,â€? says coach C.J. Villegas. “Our district is extremely tough, so we are going to have to get kids ready to play varsity competition very quickly. Staying healthy is also going to be a huge factor.â€? * Key Players: Parker Lowrey, 6-8 senior forward; Sergio Cruz, 6-4 junior forward; Caleb Martinez, 6-0 senior guard; Matt Herrera, 5-9 junior guard; Kaleb Suarez, 5-8 senior guard; Isiah Escobal, 5-8 junior guard * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Zach Link - Lubbock Christian University; Brevin Walker - Luther College (Iowa)
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'LVWULFW /XEERFN &RURQDGR 0XVWDQJV (2015-16 W-L: 26-6/6-2) * Coach: Randy Dean (30th year as a head coach; 16th year as Coronado’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 8/2 * 2016 Postseason: W-El Paso El Dorado; W-Abilene High; W-North Crowley; L-DeSoto * Outlook: “We have to replace some very good players from last year’s team,â€? says coach Randy Dean, “but we feel we have some players to do just that. We should be VROLG DW WKH JXDUG SRVLWLRQ EXW ZLOO QHHG WR ÂżQG VRPH LQVLGH SOD\HUV ´ * Key Players: Jarrett Culver, guard (20 ppg); Blake Tuazon, guard (5 ppg); David Patton (three-year letterman); Christian Hayes; Blair Conwright * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: JJ Culver - Wayland Baptist University; Zach Stepp - Lubbock Christian University; Christian O’Neal – Hardin-Simmons University
&RURQDGR 0XVWDQJV (2015-16 W-L: 11-16/3-5) * Coach: Kriss Ethridge (seventh year as Coronado’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen: 6 3RVWVHDVRQ /RVW WR (O 3DVR )UDQNOLQ LQ WKH ÂżUVW URXQG * Outlook: “We have really good posts and are hoping to get our guards up to their level,â€? says coach Kriss Ethridge. * Key Players: Ayana Segrest, Octavia Jackson, Zoey Garcia * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Suzzy and Lizzy 'LPED $ELOHQH &KULVWLDQ 8QLYHUVLW\ %DLOH\ :LSŕľľ Âą 7DUOHWRQ State University
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(2015-16 W-L: 28-9/13-1) * Coach: Mike Pinkerton (fourth year as a head coach; all years have been at Aledo) * # of Returning Starters: 0 * 2016 Postseason: W-Crowley, 39-36; W-Western Hills, 67-8; W-Boswell, 63-36; W-Birdville, 55-35; L-Canyon, 57-35 * Outlook: The Ladycats graduated their entire starting lineup. “We will be young, but have a lot of talent,â€? says coach Mike Pinkerton. “I expect great things from this group.â€? * Key Players: Taylor Morgan, 5-5 freshman guard; Elizabeth Allanach, 5-11 sophomore guard; Reagan Brown, 5-7 sophomore guard; Sarah Haeussler, 6-2 junior forward; &KORH 0HŕľľRUG VHQLRU SRVW +DQQDK $GULRQ VHQLRU JXDUG * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Alyssa Dry (IMG Academy 2015) – Baylor University; Justis Sczpanski-Beavers (IMG Academy 2015) - West Texas A&M University; Alexus Jones (Aledo 2016) - San Jacinto College; Rebekah Hissam (Aledo 2016), Northern Oklahoma College
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'LVWULFW 'HQLVRQ <HOORZ -DFNHWV (2015-16 W-L: 8-21) * Coach: Rod Been (13th year as a head coach; sixth year as Denison’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 10/5 * Outlook: Return everyone, including 2016 District Newcomer of the Year Zya Nugent, D VRSKRPRUH ³:H DUH ORRNLQJ IRU VLJQL¿FDQW LPSURYHPHQW ´ VD\V FRDFK 5RG %HHQ * Key Players: Olivia Marr, junior point guard; Zya Nugent, sophomore shooting guard; Zachareia Sommers, sophomore small forward; Taylor Greenameyer, junior SRZHU IRUZDUG +DQQDK +LWWVRQ MXQLRU FHQWHU 2WKHUV H[SHFWHG WR ORJ VLJQL¿FDQW PLQutes: Tarynn Gaines, freshman center; Ikia Lacey, sophomore power forward; Zaycia Guthrie, sophomore small forward; Maddi Nixon, junior small forward; Taylor Dawes, junior point guard; Suzietta Smith, junior shooting guard; Skylar Bailey, junior small forward * FYI: There is not one senior in Denison’s current lineup.
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(2015-16 W-L: 18-13/12-2) * Coach: Harold Jackson (24th year as a head coach; 17th year as Denton’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 4/1 * 2016 Postseason: L-Crowley, 52-50, in the second round. * Key Players: Tyrus Johnson (ninth-ranked player in the state, according to Texas Hoops), Jalin Brown, Joseph Frisby, Caleb Allison * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Emerson Espinoza - East Central University
(2015-16 W-L: 15-14/7-7) * Coach: Rodney McFadden (21st year as a head coach; third year as Chisholm’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen: 5/3 * 2016 Postseason: L-Grapevine, 40-36 (OT) * Outlook: Three returning starters – all juniors -- will be expected to carry the squad. 7KH VWDUWLQJ ÂżYH ZLOO EH H[SHULHQFHG EXW D \RXQJ JURXS RI VRSKRPRUHV ZLOO EH DVNHG to step up and provide needed depth. Chisolm Trail coach Rodney McFadden says this year’s bunch “(plays) aggressive defense, rebounds well, limits turnovers and shares the EDVNHWEDOO RQ RŕľľHQVH ´ * Key Players: Alysia McAfee, 5-3 junior guard (9.8 ppg, 3.8 rpg, 3.1 spg, 3.1 apg); Sara Alsabbaheen, 5-5 junior guard (10.1 ppg, 51 made three-point FGs); Aamiyah Davis, 5-6 junior forward (4.1 ppg, 2.9 rpg)
&KLVROP 7UDLO 5DQJHUV (2015-16 W-L: 23-7/13-1) &RDFK 'DYLG 0DUNOH\ ¿IWK \HDU DV D KHDG FRDFK DOO \HDUV KDYH been at Chisolm Trail) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 7/3 * 2016 Postseason: W-Fort Worth Poly, 55-42; L-Everman, 65-64 * Outlook: Expectations are high for a Chisholm Trail squad that returns seven lettermen and three starters from a district-champion season. The Rangers Ryan Flores will return strong leadership at the point guard position and size on the inside. * Key Players: Bryson Power, 6-10 senior forward/center (5-5A Defensive Player of the Year; 1st-team all-district); Ryan Flores, 6-6 senior guard/forward (1st-team all-district); Dustin Mathis, 5-9 senior point guard (2nd-team all-district) * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Mike May (Chisholm Trail 2016) - Southwestern University; Jase Brock (Chisholm Trail 2016) - Ranger College; Nick Salazar (Chisholm Trail 2016) - Ranger College
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1RUWKZHVW 7H[DQV (2015-16 W-L: 23-12, 9-5) * Coach: Mike Hatch (29th year as a head coach; 21st year as Northwest’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 3/2 * 2016 Postseason: W-Allen, 60-54; W-Duncanville, 59-48; L-Desoto, 71-31 * Outlook: 1RUWKZHVW GURSV LQ FODVVLÂżFDWLRQ WKLV VHDVRQ Âł:H IHHO ZH KDYH D JRRG QXFOHus of players,â€? says coach Mike Hatch. “We did lose eight seniors, but we have our 1stteam all-district guard Avery Anderson back and our 6-8 post kid Darrell Simpson back. * Key Players: Avery Anderson, 6-1 sophomore point guard; Darrell Simpson, 6-8 junior post; Fernando Puig-Ruiz, 6-8 senior; Tucker Dunn, 5-11 senior guard; Jordan Keys, 6-2 junior wing; Julien Smith, 6-1 freshman guard * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Taylor Johnson – Dartmouth College; Josh Tatum – The University of Texas at Tyler; Elijah Christman - Weatherford College; Tavian Ezell - East Central University
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6RXWKZHVW /DG\ 5DLGHUV (2015-16 W-L: 10-17/7-7) * Coach: Reginald E. Seastrunk (fourth year as Southwest’s head coach) * 2016 Postseason: None * Outlook: The Southwest Lady Raiders will be much improved, according to coach Reginald E. Seastrunk. He says his squad will ³DWWDFN IURP DOO DUHDV RI WKH FRXUW R྾HQVLYHO\ DQG GHIHQVLYHO\ ´ Gabrial Green 7KH VTXDG LV SULPH WR PDNH D OHQJWK\ SOD\R྾ UXQ KH DGGV * Key Players: Gabrial Green (two-year starter), Vyctoria Childers, Tynisha Battles, Lynzey Tucker * Key Additions: Treycee Bertrand and Semaiyah Childers (both freshmen)
)RUW :RUWK 7ULPEOH 7HFK +LJK )O\LQJ %XOOGRJV (2015-16 W-L: 15-15/8-4) * Coach: Wendell Ivory (11th year as a head coach; all years have been at Trimble Tech) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 8/4 * 2016 Postseason: L-Crowley (Bi-District) 2XWORRN 7KH +LJK )O\LQJ %XOOGRJV ZLOO XWLOL]H GHSWK DQG D IDVW SDFHG R྾HQVH WR ZHDU down opponents. The Bulldogs are hoping to parlay eight returning varsity players and DQ LQÀX[ RI WDOHQW IURP D GLVWULFW FKDPSLRQ -9 WHDP LQWR D GHHS SOD\R྾ UXQ :HQGHOO Ivory enters his 11th season as Trimble Tech’s head coach with a record of 205-98. * Key Players: Jaylon McLean, 6-3 senior (2016 7-5A MVP); Kaleb Favors, 5-10 junior (second-team all-district); Bryce Grubbs, 6-3 senior; Tariq Roberts, 5-10 junior (1st-team all-district); Amir Clement, 6-0 junior; Raleigh Smith, 6-2 junior * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Chasten King - Wiley College; Spencer Franklin Seward County Community College; Jordan Gales – Fisk University; Pat Allen - University of the Southwest
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'LVWULFW &ROOH\YLOOH +HULWDJH 3DQWKHUV (2015-16 W-L: 22-11/8-4) * Coach: Dianna Sager (28th year of coaching, 16th year as Colleyville Heritage’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 8/3 * 2016 Postseason: L-Cedar Hill (Bi-District) * Returning Starters: Bryn Gerlich, Caitlyn Foster, McKinley Charles * Also Key: Alyssia Harris Bryn Gerlich * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Zhanae Whitney Collin County Community College; Caroline Gonzales - Loyola University; Heather Roberts - Rogers State University; Artavia Ford - Texas Southern University; Charlotte Collyer- University of Toronto
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*UDSHYLQH 0XVWDQJV (2015-16 W-L: 20-15/9-3) * Coach: Jeremy Mills (8th year as a head coach; second year as Grapevine’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 7/4 * 2016 Postseason: L-Wichita Falls Rider (Bi-District) * Key Players: 6-7 Andrew Lastinger, 6-5 Dalton Novotny, 6-3 Ethan Tabor, 6-1 Bo one Montgomery, 6-0 Hunter Holloway * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Justin Jaramillo - Hesston College; Matthew Green - Newman University
*UDSHYLQH 0XVWDQJV (2015-16 W-L: 18-12/12-0) * Coach: Lindy Slagle (fourth year as a head coach; second year as Grapevine’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 6/4 * 2016 Postseason: W-Chisholm Trail; W-Burleson Centennial; L-Wichita Falls Rider * Outlook: An experienced squad should be ready to take on the challenge of a new district that will include the Tatum Tellin talent-laden teams of Colleyville Heritage and Richland. * Returning Starters: Tatum Tellin, senior (2x 1st-team all-district); Jessi Prater, senior (1x 1st-team all-district); Samantha Tatum, sophomore (1x 2nd-team all-district); Symone Wesley, Sophomore (2016 6-5A Newcomer of the Year) * Other Returnees: Rylee Hanna, sophomore (1x honorable-mention all-district); Molly Heygood, senior * Newcomers: Kate Dickson, a sophomore, and Dasha MacMillan, a freshman * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Mandi Routon (Grapevine 2015) - Rose Hulman Institute of Technology; Carli Dominguez (Grapevine 2015) - Southwestern University
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%LUGYLOOH +DZNV (2015-16 W-L: 21-10/9-3) * Coach: Amy Ingram (eighth year as a head coach; sixth year as Birdville’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen /Starters: 5/4 * 2016 Postseason: Lost to Aledo in the third round. * Outlook: This past spring Birdville made school history by DGYDQFLQJ WR WKH WKLUG URXQG RI WKH SOD\R྾V IRU WKH ¿UVW WLPH 7KH Camryn Caruthers Lady Hawks are poised to advance even further with players now seasoned by the experience. Birdville coach Amy Ingram enters the season with a career record of 105-79 and a 91-64 win-loss ledger while at Birdville. * Key Players: Abbey Walter, 5-8 sophomore guard (14.4 ppg, 3.2 apg, 4.5 rpg, 2.1 spg; 'LVWULFW 2྾HQVLYH 3OD\HU RI WKH <HDU 7$%& $OO 5HJLRQ VHOHFWLRQ $LPHH &DPSEHOO 5-7 sophomore guard (6.8 ppg, 2.5 apg, 3.7 rpg, 1.7 spg (1st-team all-district; hit a huge JDPH ZLQQLQJ SRLQW VKRW DW WKH EX]]HU WR GHIHDW 'HQWRQ E\ RQH SRLQW LQ WKH ¿UVW URXQG RI WKH SOD\R྾V 6DYDQQDK /DZVRQ VHQLRU SRVW SSJ USJ FDPH RQ KXJH LQ %LUGYLOOHœV VHFRQG URXQG SOD\R྾ JDPH YHUVXV &OHEXUQH VFRULQJ SRLQWV WR OHDG WKH way); Camryn Caruthers, 5-7 senior forward (5.1 ppg, 3.0 rpg, 1.1 spg; consistently improving every year as a shooter; leads team in charges; great team leader). * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Gabby Nelson - Yale University
5LFKODQG 5HEHOV (2015-16 W-L: 16-14/8-4) * Coach: Richard A. Bacon (38th year as a head coach; 20th year as Richland’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 9/3 * 2016 Postseason: L-South Grand Prairie, 52-35 (Bi-District) * Outlook: “With nine players returning, including three starters, I feel real good about our chances this season,â€? says coach Richard Bacon. “We also dropped down in FODVVLÂżFDWLRQ WR $ DQG WKDW ZLOO KHOS DV ZHOO 3OXV , PD\ KDYH WKH EHVW JXDUG LQ WKH state in CJ Roberts.â€? * Key Players: CJ Roberts, 6-2 senior (three-year starter; 5-star recruit; Missouri commit); Kameron Lanier, 6-4 senior (three-year starter); 6-2 Corey Thomas * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Kris Brown (Richland 2012) - Southwestern Christian University; Leyton Hammonds (Richland 2013) - Oklahoma State University; Tim Priller (Richland 2014) - Indiana University; Haden Hunter (Richland 2014) - McLennan Community College; Anthony Scott (Richland 2015) - Mountain View Community College; Churon Thomas (Richland 2015) - Jarvis Christian College; Jordan Ford (Richland 2016) - Arkansas Baptist University
'LVWULFW $UOLQJWRQ 6HJXLQ &RXJDUV (2015-16 W-L: 16-16/5-9) * Coach: Courtney Phillips (Career Record: 307-124) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 6/3 * 2016 Postseason: None * Outlook: Young squad but not lacking experience. .H\ 3OD\HUV 7LPLD -HŕľľHUVRQ VRSKRPRUH 7ULQLWHH &DQQRQ MXQLRU 'DUH Share Ferguson, 5-8 senior
%XUOHVRQ (ON Burleson Elk * Coach: Alan DuBose (fourth year as head coach - all years at Burleson) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 6/3 * Key Players: Jaylen Johnson, Josiah Sneed, Isaiah Nelson
%XUOHVRQ /DG\ (ONV (2015-16 W-L: 3-28/1-13) * Coach: Curtis Enis (24th year as a head coach; 3rd as Burleson’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 7/3 * 2016 Postseason: None * Outlook: “We should be much better this year,� coach Curtis Enis says. “We had to play a lot of young players with no experience last season, but we have grown from that.� * Key Players: Sarah Reid, junior post (honorable-mention all-district; returning starter); Jailah Ivory, junior forward (honorable-mention all-district; returning starter); Sasha Schoenborn, senior guard (honorable-mention all-district; returning starter); Kirstie Gonterman, junior guard (JV last year); Carlen Payne junior guard (injured last season); Raquel Jacobo, sophomore guard; Emily Holmes, senior guard; Caitlyn Kirkham, sophomore guard; Lexi Parr, sophomore post; Madison Bell, sophomore post; DeShauna Kennerson, junior forward; Jessica Wager, junior post; Raygan Norwood, junior guard * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Mackenzie Hailey (Burleson 2015) – Tarleton State University
&OHEXUQH <HOORZ -DFNHWV (2015-16 W-L: 15-16/7-7) * Coach: Brooke Robinson (2nd year as Cleburne’s head coach; made head-coaching debut last season) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 7/3 * 2016 Postseason: W-Arlington Heights, 68-49; L-Birdville, 52-44. * Outlook: “We will be competitive,� says coach Brooke Robinson. “We have a strong senior class that is hungry after getting beat Kelsi Chavez in area last season. We are making the commitment to be never out-worked.� * Returning Starters: (Seniors) Ashlynn McDonald, Kelsi Chavez, Akarian Morgan * Other Returnees: Taylor Coleman, a junior; Skalia White, a senior; Sherina Thomas, a senior; Ally Rice, a junior; Jayla Moore, a sophomore
&OHEXUQH <HOORZ -DFNHWV (2015-16 W-L: 18-13/7-7) * Coach: Kurt White (32nd year as a head coach; third year as Cleburne’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 6/4 3RVWVHDVRQ &OHEXUQH IHOO RQH JDPH VKRUW RI WKH SOD\RŕľľV ODVW \HDU EXW ÂżQLVKHG 18-13, which, according to coach Kurt White, is one of the best records the Yellow Jackets have posted in several years. * Outlook: “We are much improved and playing an exciting brand of team basketball to KHOS RŕľľVHW DOO WKH WDOHQW ZH DUH XS DJDLQVW LQ WKLV GLVWULFW ´ VD\V FRDFK .XUW :KLWH Âł7KH future is very bright for Cleburne, and expectations are running high.â€? * Key Players: Addison Wallace, 6-3 junior (two-year starter and team’s leading scorer LQ WZR WLPH ÂżUVW WHDP DOO GLVWULFW VHOHFWLRQ )RUE\ 3KLOLSV VHQLRU WZR year starter; all district selection); Jacob Gray, 6-4 senior (started several games as a junior; second-team all-district); Desmond Sanders, 6-0 senior (great defender and team player); Tyler Wright, 6-1 senior point guard; and Landon Cody, 6-3 junior forward. Wright and Cody are transfers expected to blend in well.
&URZOH\ (DJOHV (2015-16 W-L: 23-9/13-1) * Coach: Amy Gillum (sixth year as a head coach; second year as Crowley’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 4/2 * 2016 Postseason: W (84-19); L-Wichita Falls Rider, 49-36. * Outlook: Last season coach Amy Gillum made her Crowley debut as the program’s third girls coach in three years. “With so much change, the level of trust was not there,â€? Gillum says. “I am really excited about my second season at Crowley. This year we KDYH ERQGHG DQG ZRUNHG KDUG LQ WKH RŕľľVHDVRQ VR , WKLQN LW LV JRLQJ WR EH D JUHDW \HDU ´ * Key Players: Mia Williams, Taelour Pruitt, Makayla Williams, Robbie Johnson, Avery Brittingham * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Alexandrea Mulinax, De’Janie Graves * FYI: Two players on the Crowley roster have twin brothers who also play varsity basketball at Crowley.
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*UDQEXU\ /DG\ 3LUDWHV (2015-16 W-L: 12-19/6-8) * Coach: Steve Schmidt (27th year as a head coach; 3rd year as Granbury’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 4/3 * Outlook: Solid inside players. Size and athletic ability will leave *UDQEXU\ RQ WKH LQVLGH WUDFN IRU WKH SOD\R྾V 3HULPHWHU WDOHQW LV young but shows plenty of potential. Gabbie Nunn * Key Players: Amber Strange, 6-0 senior post (all-district; 11 ppg, 10 rpg); Gabbie Nunn, 5-10 senior post (all-district; 12 ppg, 9 rpg,); Kylee Sparks, 5-8 wing; Maddi Samuelson, 5-2 guard * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Bryce Frank (Granbury 2015) - Austin College; Caroline Forrest (Granbury 2015) - Weatherford College
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(2015-16 W-L: 13-17) * Coach: JD Mayo (42nd year as head coach; third year as Joshua’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 6/3 * 2016 Postseason: None * Outlook: Joshua made strides last season. The Owls posted their best record (13-17) in 10 years, notched their most district wins (three) in eight \HDUV DQG ZRQ WZR WRXUQH\ WURSKLHV ZKLFK PDUNHG WKH ÂżUVW WLPH WKDW KDG Michael Ayars happened in 11 years. This year could be another uphill climb, though. Especially given that Junior Loya – the team’s leading scorer last season – has graduated, and the district looks to be even more loaded than a year ago. As the season begins, coach J.D. Mayo is only three wins away from notching 800 for his career. “We’re getting better,â€? he says. “There’s a good work ethic and good attitudes. Just not much size. We’ll try to get the most out of what we have.â€? * Key Players: Michael Ayars, 5-9 sophomore guard (drew 44 charges last season, the second-most in Class 5A; 3 ppg; 4 apg); Will Boyd, 5-11 junior guard (2 ppg, 2 rpg); Mason Farley, 6-2 junior forward (8 ppg, 4 rpg); Austin Olivas, 5-9 junior guard (2 ppg, 2 apg; has scored several game-winning buckets in the past); Robert Pesqueda, 6-2 junior forward (3 ppg, 3 rpg); Josh Kelso, 5-10 junior forward (2 ppg, 2 rpg; also plays football) * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Over 100 players from Dallas Skyline – coach J.D. Mayo’s former school – went on to play collegiate hoops. Zach LeDay (Skyline/ The Colony) – Virginia Tech; Kameron Hill (Nocona) - Austin College: Junior Loya (Joshua 2016) - North Lake College. Quite a few former Dallas Skyline players are now playing professionally overseas, and Skyline grad CJ Miles currently plays for the Indiana Pacers. * FYI: Junior Loya scored 2,057 points during his Joshua career – the most in school history. He also holds the school’s single-game scoring record with a 52-point performance.
-RVKXD /DG\ 2ZOV * Coach: Michelle Connelly (21st year coaching; making Joshua debut) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 8/3 2XWORRN Âł:H KDYH EHHQ RQ WKH EULQN RI PDNLQJ WKH SOD\RŕľľV WKH SDVW WZR VHDVRQV and I think the girls’ hard work might be just what they need to get over the hump,â€? says coach Michelle Connelly. “It is a tough district, but I am hoping to surprise some people this year.â€? * Key Players: Kendyl Brooks, senior guard; Sarah Chretien, senior guard; Marissa Valles, senior forward; Logan Jones, senior forward; Devanie Lail, senior guard; Lexi 6FKXPDQ VRSKRPRUH JXDUG (PLO\ 1LFKROV VRSKRPRUH SRVW /DXUHQ /DĂ€XHU VHQLRU forward; Alyssa Sims, senior post; Haylee Posey, senior post
(2015-16 W-L: 10-22) &RDFKœV 1DPH -H྾ 6XWWRQ WK \HDU DV 5HG 2DNœV KHDG FRDFK * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 7/4 * Outlook: Hawks return leading three scorers from last season. * Key Players: Madison Washington, Brooklyn Evans, Jesyka Lee * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Diamond Lockhart, Chelsea Warren
'LVWULFW 'DOODV &RQUDG &KDUJHUV (2015-16 W-L: 11-15) * Coach: Richard Johnson (fourth year as a head coach; all years have been at Conrad) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 6/5 * 2016 Postseason: None * Outlook: Plenty of size and some talented guards coming in to complement the return RI DOO ¿YH VWDUWHUV 7KLV VKRXOG DOORZ &RQUDG WR PDNH D ORW RI QRLVH LQ 'LVWULFW $ * Key Players: Genefa Madwa, Mia Whitaker, Tamiah Giles, Massa Soumahora, Jasmine Butler, Makayla Sims, Tionna Davis, Beju Bruno * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Lasandra Brown - Mountain View Community College
'DOODV 6RXWK 2DN &OLႇ *ROGHQ %HDUV (2015-16 W-L: 22-10) * Coach: James C. Mays II (17th year as a head coach; all years KDYH EHHQ DW 6RXWK 2DN &OLŕľľ * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 3/2 3RVWVHDVRQ / 0DQVÂżHOG /DNH 5LGJH %L 'LVWULFW * Outlook: “We will be very young, but talented this year,â€? says coach James C. Mays. “We will be very athletic and have some size to go along with speed. Kedrian Johnson We will be led by District 13-5A 2015-16 MVP Kedrian Johnson.â€? * Returning Starters: Malik Foster, 5-10 junior point guard; Kedrian Johnson, 6-2 senior shooting guard * Other Key Players: Joshua Miller, 6-6 sophomore small forward; Kylon Owens, 6-8 freshman * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: &- 0DVVLQJEXUJ 8QLYHUVLW\ RI %XŕľľDOR -DPHV Harrison - Blinn Junior College; Orlando King - University of Pittsburg/Johnstown; Frank Byers - Texas A&M University; Exzavian Seaton - Mid-American Christian University )<, 6RXWK 2DN &OLŕľľ JUDG 'DUUHOO $UWKXU FXUUHQWO\ SOD\V IRU WKH 'HQYHU 1XJJHWV .HYLQ 5RJHUV 6RXWK 2DN &OLŕľľ LV SOD\LQJ SURIHVVLRQDOO\ LQ )UDQFH DQG -DPLVRQ 0RUJDQ 6RXWK 2DN &OLŕľľ LV SOD\LQJ SURIHVVLRQDOO\ LQ &KLQD
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'LVWULFW /DQFDVWHU 7LJHUV (2015-16 W-L: 34-2/16-0) * Coach: Ferrin Douglas (12th years as a head coach; 11th year as Lancaster’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 5/1 * 2016 Postseason: State Champions * Outlook: The Tigers have not lost a district game in two years. Lancaster will have depth and speed in a backcourt led by Texas A&M commit T.J. Starks. Expectations are high. * Key Players: LaQuan Butler, junior guard; Cameron Bluitt, senior guard; Zaire Toombs, senior post * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: JaColby Pemberton (Lancaster 2016) Louisiana Tech; Nate Morris (Lancaster 2016) - Ole Miss; Deon Barrett (Lancaster 2016) – The University of Texas at El Paso; Ike Durham (Lancaster 2016) - Paris Junior College; Demarcus Hurd (Lancaster 2016) - Howard Payne; Jordan Castillo (Lancaster 2016) – East Texas Baptist University; Antwon Portley (Lancaster 2015) - St. Peters University; Elijah Thomas (Lancaster 2015) – Clemson; Kaelon Wilson (Lancaster 2014) – The University of Texas at Arlington; Bobby Word (Lancaster 2013) - Cleveland State University * FYI: The arrow continues to point up for the Tigers. Lancaster has won back-to-back state titles and has two freshmen this season -- Mike Miles and Darius Miles – that are already drawing attention from college scouts.
0DQVÂżHOG /HJDF\ %URQFRV (2015-16 W-L: 8-19; 3-13) * Coach: Cornelius Mitchell (making Legacy coaching debut) * # of Returning Lettermen: 2 * Outlook: Team looking to improve on a 3-13 district record in what is arguably the toughest district in the state. * Key Players: Brandon Reeves, 6-7 forward; Lashaun Lunsfurod
0DQV¿HOG 7LPEHUYLHZ :ROYHV (2015-16 W-L: 24-10/11-5) * Coach: Duane Gregory (9th year as a head coach; 8th year as Timberview’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 5/3 * 2016 Postseason: W-Dallas Adamson, 72-33; W-Marshall, 80-57; W-Lufkin, 63-51; L-West Mesquite, 90-81 * Returning Starters: Tim Johnson, 6-3 senior guard (2016 TABC All-Region selection); Chris Mullins, 6-3 junior guard (2016 TABC All-State selection); Isaac Likekele, 6-4 junior guard (2016 14-5A All-District Second-Team selection) * Other Key Players: Myles Austin, senior; Rossi Paul, senior; CJ Smith, junior; Trevian Tennyson, sophomore * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Alex Robinson – TCU; Cornelius Hudson - UniYHUVLW\ RI WKH 3DFL¿F -9 /RQJ &DPHURQ 8QLYHUVLW\ 7\XV 0RPRK &DPHURQ 8QLYHUVLW\
(2015-16 W-L: 3-25/0-12) * Coach: Johnathan Martinez (2nd year as Molina’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 6/3 * Outlook: “We improved as a team last year, though our record did not indicate that,� says coach Johnathan Martinez. “We are looking to upset many teams this year as they look past us.� * Key Players: Tyveion Shanklin, 6-1 junior guard (1st-team all-district); Ulises Mendez, 5-11 senior guard (2nd-team all-district); Jose Munoz-Sanchez, 5-9 senior point guard
'LVWULFW )ULVFR &HQWHQQLDO 7LWDQV (2015-16 W-L: 19-12/9-5) * Coach: Mike Scarbrough (24th year as a head coach; 9th year as Centennial’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 4/1 * 2016 Postseason: W-Prosper, 58-49; W-Dallas Wilson, 59-46; L-Frisco Liberty, 41-35 * Outlook: Very inexperienced with the graduation of four starters. Guard play will be the primary concern, according to coach Mike Scarbrough. * Key Players: Dillon Minke, 5-11 senior guard (4 ppg; lone returning starter); Michael Morissette, 6-6 Post (three-year letterman); Dylan Sutherland, 6-1 guard (two-year letterman); Hayden Fraley, 6-4 forward (1-year letterman) * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Jonathyn Washington - Collin County Community College; John Robbins - Collin County Community College
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)ULVFR ,QGHSHQGHQFH .QLJKWV (2015-16 W-L: 5-23/0-18) * Coach: Eric Davis (third year as Independence’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 9/4 * Outlook: ³:H ORRN WR PDNH VLJQL¿FDQW LPSURYHPHQW DQG QRZ KDYH PXOWLSOH SOD\HUV ZLWK YDUVLW\ H[SHULHQFH ´ VD\V FRDFK (ULF 'DYLV ³,W ZLOO EH WKH ¿UVW \HDU WKDW ZH DUH QRW WKH \RXQJHVW WHDP LQ WKH GLVWULFW ´ * Key Players: Ryan Dorsey (returning starter), Brian Maxey, Jared Schurig, Collin King, Chris Franklin, Keith Neason )<, ,QGHSHQGHQFH ¿UVW RSHQHG LWV GRRUV LQ WKH IDOO RI * Coach: Amy Matlock (4th year as Independence’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 4/2 * Key Players: Rebekah Niebruegge, junior guard; Izaria Ferguson, junior guard; Madison Schaefer, junior forward
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(2015-16 W-L: 18-13/7-5) * Coach: Jonathan Lee (11th year as a head coach; 5th year as Lake Dallas’ head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 6/4 * 2016 Postseason: L-W.F. Rider, 59-53 (Bi-District) * Outlook: The Lady Falcons graduated all-state player and district 093 $VKOH\ +D\HV +RZHYHU WKH\ UHWXUQ IRXU RXW RI ¿YH VWDUWHUV Emmalee Williamson and will have nine seniors on this fall’s roster. Lake Dallas will attempt to spread the ball around and get everyone involved. Last season, Lake Dallas had the second-ranked defense in the area. There should be enough WKLV VHDVRQ DW ERWK HQGV RI WKH ÀRRU IRU /DNH 'DOODV WR VWURQJO\ FRQWHQG IRU D GLVWULFW WLWOH * Key Players: Emmalee Williamson, Morgan Helixon, Brielle Grove, Kaitlyn Gholston * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Adyrna Roberson
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(2015-16 W-L: 33-7/15-1) * Coach: Ross Reedy (third year as Liberty’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen: 11/5 2XWORRN +DV DOO VWDUWHUV DQG ¿YH RWKHU OHWWHUPHQ UHWXUQLQJ IURP D VHDVRQ WKDW saw the team advance to the state-title game. Schedule is loaded with the likes of McKinney, Allen, Argyle (two-time defending 4A champs) and Duncanville (defending 6A champs), along with three of toughest tournaments in the Greater Southwest U.S. But that tough slate should only toughen Liberty for another run at gold. * Returning Starters: Jordan Hamilton, Rebecca Lescay, Sydney Keller, Randi Thompson, Katelyn Burtch * Other Returning Lettermen: Alyssa Nayar, Kailyn Lay, Kelsey Kurak, Mara Casey, Ajine’ Taylor, Kenzi Glover * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Beatrice Attura - Northwestern State University; Andrea Mapua - Texas Woman’s University; Kayla Mundy - University of New Orleans; Bria Frierson - San Angelo State University; Majestie Robinson - Regis University * FYI: Jordan Hamilton, Rebecca Lescay and Sydney Keller should all – early this season -- reach 100 wins in their varsity careers. These seniors have been playing together since second grade.
* Coach: Name Rusty Segler (36th year as a head coach); 7th year as Little Elm’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 5/3 * 2016 Postseason: L-McKinney North (Bi-District) * Outlook: 581-442: Little Elm will be small but quick with excellent range from beyond the arc and plenty of athletic ability to run WKH ÀRRU H྾HFWLYHO\ DQG GHIHQG WKH HQWLUH FRXUW Devin Pullum * Key Players: Devin Pullum, 6-0 senior combo guard (18 ppg; 'LVWULFW 2྾HQVLYH 3OD\HU RI WKH <HDU 'HVKRQ *LOEHUW senior power forward (9 ppg, 8 rpg); Javin Williams, junior point guard (8 ppg; 5 apg); RJ Hampton, 6-3 freshman combo guard (one of nation’s top Class-of-2020 recruits); KJ Pruitt, 6-3 freshman combo guard * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Devante Pullum – Midwestern State )<, /LWWOH (OP KDV QRZ PDGH WKH SOD\R྾V IRXU RXW RI WKH ODVW VL[ \HDUV 2Q DQRWKHU note, coach Segler holds distinction for handing Shaquille O’Neal his only loss during his high school career. At the time, Segler coached Liberty Hill, the team that defeated Shaq’s San Antonio Cole squad. Cole’s record during the Shaq era wound up being 69-1.
)ULVFR /RQH 6WDU 5DQJHUV (2015-16 W-L: 7-20/3-13) * Coach: Keith Connor (2nd season as a head coach; made head-coaching debut last season at Lone Star) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 6/4 * 2016 Postseason: None * Outlook: Veteran team will be led by Cameron Gooden, an explosive point guard and four-year varsity starter. Daishaun Woods should also have a huge impact as a third-year letterman. “We have a great group of guys that are ready to have breakout seasons,� says coach Keith Connor. * Key Players: Cameron Gooden, Daishaun Woods, Ethan England, Jack Schwietz * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Johnathan Clay - Richland College
)ULVFR :DNHODQG :ROYHULQHV (2015-16 W-L: 18-15/8-8) * Coach: Tyron Lee (15th years as a head coach; third year as Wakeland’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 6/2 * Key Players: Greg Jon es, senior; Justice Mercadel, senior; Mason Dukes, junior; Parker Wesley, junior * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Michael Sullivan (Wakeland 2015)
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'LVWULFW &DUUROOWRQ &UHHNYLHZ 0XVWDQJV (2015-16 W-L: 17-12/10-4) * Coach: Sean Tippett (19th year as a head coach; 5th year as Creekview’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 6/3 * 2016 Postseason: L-West Mesquite, 66-62 (Bi-District) * Outlook: Augustine Ene, 6-4 senior guard (12 ppg, 3.5 apg, 2 spg; 1st-team all-district as a junior); Nate Bady, 6-1 senior guard (honorable-mention all-district as a junior) * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Tre Kidd (Creekview 2016) - Seward Community College; Micaiah Livingston – (Creekview 2016) – University of Mary Hardin-Baylor; DeAndre Abram (Creekview 2015) George Mason University; Ian Spaight (Creekview 2013) - Oklahoma Wesleyan
7KH &RORQ\ &RXJDUV (2015-16 W-L: 28-6/12-4) * Coach: Cleve Ryan * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 1/0 * 2016 Postseason: Lost in second (Area) round. * Key Players: Bryce Okpoh, 6-6 sophomore; Tre Williams, 6-5 sophomore; Kahleal Spears, 6-6 junior; Dillon Haggard, 6-7 junior; Jaylon Boyd, 6-0 junior * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: RJ Pair
(2015-16 W-L: 23-8, 13-3) * Coach: Kim Oliphant (seventh year as a head coach; third year as Little Elm’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Returning Starters: 9/5 * 2016 Postseason: Lost in second round. * Outlook: Team returns all players and looks to compete for a 14-5A District Championship with the help of all-district, all-region selection Keviona Barber and a host of talented, versatile players. Kim Oliphant enters the season with a career coaching mark of 121-68 and a Little Elm win-loss ledger of 56-35. * Key Players: Keviona Barber, Summer Ogden, Skyla Kelly, Ma’K’La Woods, Taylor Johnson, Alexis Jones, Emily Zinger
0F.LQQH\ 1RUWK %XOOGRJV (2015-16 W-L: 27-9/13-1) * Coach: Holly Mulligan (14th year as a head coach; second year as McKinney North’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 5/1 * 2016 Postseason: W-Frisco Wakeland, 66-39; W-Mesquite Poteet, 47-17; L-Frisco Liberty, 44-33 * Outlook: Stephanie Jackson, a senior, tore her right ACL and will be out until PLG -DQXDU\ $OH[ &ROHPDQ LV FRPLQJ Rŕľľ NQHH VXUJHU\ EXW VKRXOG EH UHDG\ WR JR Âł:H will be young,â€? coach Holly Mulligan says, “but will have some great young talent coming up, such as freshman guard Chelsea Wooten.â€? * Key Players: Tia Wright (returning starter); Stephanie Jackson, Alex Coleman, Summer Dodge, Chelsea Wooten, Ashia Pool * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Jocelyn Scott - Northwestern State University; Chanterria Jackson - Long Beach State University; London Holland - Texas A&M University / University of Florida; KK Conner - Eastern New Mexico University; Amy Kleynhans - Colorado School of Mines; Alexis Mason - Abilene Christian University; Aundrea Gamble - Arkansas State University
3URVSHU (DJOHV (2015-16 W-L: 20-12/11-3) * Coach: Jonathan Ellis (11th year as a head coach; 5th year as Prosper’s head coach) RI 5HWXUQLQJ /HWWHUPHQ 6WDUWHUV 3RVWVHDVRQ /RVW LQ ¿UVW URXQG * Outlook: After a 20-win season and back-to-back, co-district championships, the Eagles have graduated nine seniors so will need to reload. The Eagles do return six varsity players, including juniors Taveion White and Kaleb Adams, who started last season as VRSKRPRUHV 7KH -9 (DJOHV ZHUH GLVWULFW FKDPSLRQV ¿QLVKLQJ ZLWK D RYHUDOO record so provide quality call-ups. * Key Players: Taveion White, 6-7 junior forward; Kaleb Adams, 5-10 junior guard; Zach Wrightsil, 6-6 junior forward; Josh Davis, 6-2 sophomore point guard; Caleb Shore, 6-2 senior guard; Nathan Powter, 6-2 senior guard
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)RUQH\ -DFNUDEELWV * Coach: Ricky McCown (3rd year as Forney’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 6/2 * Key Players: Allie Hamsher, Ashley Yates, Kaylynne Kennedy, Kassi Courtney
/XFDV /RYHMR\ /HRSDUGV * Coach: Kyle Herrema * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 8/4 * Outlook: After sustaining injuries to four starters last season, the Leopards look to rebound in the 2016-17 season. Lovejoy will return four starters and are led by second-team all-district selections Jackson Carswell and Brade Ledebur. * Key Players: Braden Ledebur, 6-2 guard; Jackson Carswell, 6-4 guard; Steven Pruhomme, 6-2 forward; Tyler Scott, 6-0 point guard; Anthony Vogel, 6-5 post; Kyle Olson, 6-5 forward * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Jake Flaggert – The University of Texas at El Paso; Jordan Reed – University of New Hampshire
0HVTXLWH 3RWHHW 3LUDWHV (2015-16 W-L: 19-13/10-4) * Coach: Jonathan McKinney (3rd year as a head coach; all years have been at Mesquite Poteet) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 5/2 * 2016 Postseason: Lost in second round to McKinney North. 2XWORRN /RWV RI SOD\HUV JHWWLQJ ¿UVW WDVWH RI YDUVLW\ EDOO * Key Players: Clarisol Del Campo, senior guard; Ashanti Townes, senior forward * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Jada Jennings - McLennan Community College; Victoria George - Texas A&M University Commerce; Savanah Doty - Centenary College
(2015-16 W-L: 15-14/8-6) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 5/3 3RVWVHDVRQ /RVW LQ ¿UVW URXQG 2XWORRN HGLWLRQ ZLOO VWUHVV GHIHQVH RYHU R൵HQVH * Key Players: Tracy Jones, 6-8 senior; Jacoby Hogue, 6-0 senior; Cha Cha Corbin, 6-0 senior; Trey Peterson; Maurice Record; Jimmy Phillips; Javion Taylor-Cox * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: JRUGDQ :RRGHQ ± (DVW¿HOG &RPPXQLW\ &ROOHJH
:HVW 0HVTXLWH :UDQJOHUV (2015-16 W-L: 31-6/14-0) * Coach: Todd Brewer (30th year as a head coach; 15th year as West Mesquite’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 4/3 * 2016 Postseason: Lost to Lancaster, 86-57, in Region 2 Final. * Outlook: Core of team returns with a focus on returning to regionals. * Key Players: Tywaun Hampton, Mike Nweke, Pat Nweke, Damein Buckley * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Braylon Rayson, Tyrone Davis, Anthony Walker, Jalen Etienne, Coye Campbell, Andre Watts, Manny White, Donovan Haynes
'LVWULFW +DOOVYLOOH %REFDWV (2015-16 W-L: 20-14/11-3) * Coach: Brad Blalock (10th year as a head coach; third year as Hallsville’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 7/3 * 2016 Postseason: L-Corsicana, 59-58 (Bi-District) * Outlook: Hallsville loses a 2016 class that, in 2015, got Hallsville EDFN LQ WKH SOD\R൵V IRU WKH ¿UVW WLPH DQG WKHQ WKLV SDVW VSULQJ QRWFKHG D FRQVHFXWLYH SOD\R൵ DSSHDUDQFH IRU WKH ¿UVW WLPH LQ \HDUV +DOOVYLOOH VWLOO KDV SOHQW\ RI ¿UHSRZHU OHIW WKRXJK 2I WKH Addison McDermott three returning starters, two were among the team’s top three leading scorers last season. Now the goal is to not just advance to the postseason, but to do so as a district champ. Hallsville has not won district since 1967. * Key Players: Addison McDermott, 6-0 sophomore guard (11.1 ppg, 4.7 rpg); N’Kaye Pipkins, 6-1 senior post (10.2 ppg, 6.7 rpg); Brooklyn Taylor, 5-6 senior guard (4.5 ppg, 3.1 spg). The depth that Hannah Brown and Hanna Poteet provide should also prove key. * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Elisha Leathers (Hallsville 2016) – The University of Texas at Tyler; Mariah Childress (Hallsville 2016) - Kilgore Junior College
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+DOOVYLOOH %REFDWV (2015-16 W-L: 22-10/11-3) * Coach: Rusty Walker (17th year as a head coach; fourth year as Hallsville’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 6/1 * 2016 Postseason: L-John Tyler, 65-56 (Bi-District). * Outlook: Last year’s 22-10 campaign whet the Bobcats’ appetite IRU D SOD\R྾ UXQ WKDW H[WHQGV EH\RQG WKH ¿UVW URXQG Blaine Parker * Key Players: Blaine Parker, 6-2 senior (lone returning starter; 15.1 ppg, 1.8 apg, 4.1 rpg, 1.9 spg, 103 made 3-pt FGs; 2Xs a 1st-team all-district selection); Chris Timberlake, 5-10 senior (1.9 apg); Brendarian Dawson, 5-11 senior (4.2 ppg, 2.2 rpg); Kameron Fitzpatrick, 6-4 senior (1.5 rpg); Matt Mowery, 6-6 senior (2.2 ppg, 1.2 rpg); Shadd Berg, 6-0 junior (4.2 ppg) * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Nolan Johnson - East Texas Baptist University
0DUVKDOO 0DYHULFNV (2015-16 W-L: 30-3/12-2) Coach: Bobby Carson (35th year as a head coach; 13th year as Marshall’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 9/2 * 2016 Postseason: Lost in second round. .H\ 3OD\HUV &RUWH]H +XUG MXQLRU ¿UVW WHDP DOO GLVWULFW .ULV 'XQQ VHQLRU (second-team all-district); CC Love,. 6-2 junior (all-district); Marje Smith, 6-6 junior (all-district); J Hall, 6-2 junior (returning letterman); Kameron King, 6-3 junior (returning letterman); Caleb Kirkland, 6-7 senior; Javonte Johnson, 6-2 senior; Brandon Lister, 6-7 senior (returning letterman); Davante Carlisle, 5-8 senior * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Tiandre Jackson-Young - Tyler Junior College; Jay McKnight - East Texas Baptist University; Shimar Jones - Central Iowa University
&ROOHJH 6WDWLRQ &RXJDUV (2015-16 W-L: 28-10/10- 4) &RDFK -' 6XOOLYDQ UG \HDU DV D KHDG FRDFK ¿IWK \HDU DV &ROOHJH 6WDWLRQœV KHDG coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 4/3 * 2016 Postseason: W-Waco; W-Houston Sharpstown; L-Houston Yates, 90-78 * Outlook: Entering a tough district with the addition of Waco, Temple and Waco University. Team is buoyed, though, by last season reaching the second round of the SOD\R྾V IRU WKH ¿UVW WLPH LQ VFKRRO KLVWRU\ * Key Players: Zane Stavinoha, senior; Cannon Davis, senior; Cade Kortan, sophomore * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Jay Payton - Dallas Baptist *RLQJ LQWR ¿IWK \HDU RI H[LVWHQFH WHDP KDV DYHUDJHG ZLQV D VHDVRQ &RXJDUV coach JD Sullivan enters the fall just six wins shy of 500. (2015-16 W-L: 22-12/10- 4) &RDFK 0HJDQ 6\PDQN 7HQWK \HDU DV D KHDG FRDFK ¿IWK \HDU DV College Station’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 5/4 3RVWVHDVRQ /RVW LQ ¿UVW URXQG 2XWORRN 7KLV LV &ROOHJH 6WDWLRQ +LJK 6FKRROœV ¿IWK \HDU WR EH RSHQ /DVW VHDVRQ PDUNHG WKH ¿UVW IRU WKH SURJUDP WR QHW DW OHDVW Raenett Hughes wins. Four starters return to sustain that momentum. * Key Players: Raenett Hughes, Katelyn Francis, Keaton Sayers, Sydney Johnson, Kasey Jo Hinton * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Shakera Barnes (Snook 2013) – played for Blinn College for two years (2013-15); now playing for St. Edwards University
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(2015-16 W-L: 22-10/9-5) * Coach: Joey Chism (3rd year as a head coach; all years have been at Mount Pleasant) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 5/4 * 2016 Postseason: L-Lufkin, 58-45 * Outlook: With the return of four starters, the Tigers will look to advance into the postseason for a fourth consecutive time. * Key Players: -DPHV 0RRUH VHQLRU SRVW 'LVWULFW 2྾HQVLYH 093 +ROGHQ 'DYLV 6-4 senior post; Dorian Glinton, 6-2 sophomore guard; Joshua McGill-Spencer, 5-11 junior guard * FYI: The Tigers used combined the extreme exercise regimen known as CrossFit to LPSURYH FRQGLWLRQLQJ DQG DGGHG <RJD WR LPSURYH EDODQFH DQG ÀH[LELOLW\
'LVWULFW :KLWHKRXVH :LOGFDWV (2015-16 W-L: 21-12/6- 6) * Coach: Brent Kelley (13 th year as a head coach; 5 th year as Whitehouse’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 6/4 * 2016 Postseason: W-Texas High, 78-75; L-Lancaster, 79-51 * Outlook: All six returnees logged prime-time minutes last season. The key will be whether the newbies can step up and provide needed depth. * Key Players: Jackson Mahomes, 6-6 junior; Javier Neal, 5-10 junior point guard (1st-team all-district); Colby Duhon, 6-1 senior guard (1st-team all-district); McKade Marquis, 6-1 junior guard (District Newcomer of the Year); Ryan Walls, 6-8 senior forward (2nd-team all-district) * FYI: Jackson Mahomes is the brother of Texas Tech quarterback Patrick Mahomes.
'LVWULFW %U\DQ 9LNLQJV (2015-16 W-L: 22-10/9-5) * Coach: Chris Jones (9th year as a head coach; 6 th year as Bryan’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 5/2 * 2016 Postseason: L-Brenham (Bi-District) * Outlook: Bryan graduated 2015-16 5A state-leading scorer A.J. Lawson (32 ppg). So the team will have a whole new look this season, especially with the addition of six new faces. The made-over Vikings should be a little more tempo. * Key Players: Zach Nutall, 6-2 junior shooting guard (1 st -team all-district; 16 ppg) * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: J-Mychal Reese (Bryan 2012) - University of North Texas; A.J. Pulliam (Bryan 2013) - Trinity University; Quaylon Newton (Bryan 2015) - Southern Nazarene University; A.J. Lawson (Bryan 2016) - University of North Texas
&HGDU 3DUN 7LPEHUZROYHV (2015-16 W-L: 16-15/10- 4) * Coach: Blake Brown (26th year as a head coach; 13th year as Cedar Park’s head coach) * 2016 Postseason: Lost in second round. * Outlook: Will be height-challenged but should compensate with excellent shooting. * Key Players: Keaton Hervey, 6-6 senior wing; Cameron Hunt, 5-9 point guard; Ryan Spyker, 6-4 forward * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Trey Knight - Indiana State University; Corbin Stephens -Ranger College
'LVWULFW %DVWURS &HGDU &UHHN (DJOHV (2015-16 W-L: 7-24/5- 11) * Coach: Phil McCaslin (fourth year as a head coach; 2nd year as Cedar Creek’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 6/4 * Outlook: Team is loaded with four returnees, including two-time, 1st-team all-district point guard Cleo Williams. Team returns three 3-year lettermen and will dress 11 VHQLRUV RYHUDOO ³:H ZLOO EH YHU\ WDOHQWHG ZLWK UHWXUQLQJ IRXU GL྾HUHQW SOD\HUV WKDW VKRW over 35% from (beyond the arc),� says coach Phil McCaslin, whose Eagles will look to PDNH WKHLU ¿UVW SOD\R྾ DSSHDUDQFH LQ VFKRRO KLVWRU\ * Key Players: Cleo Williams, 5-11 senior point guard (two-time unanimous 1 st -team all-district selection); Stevie-Rey Olson, 6-0 senior small forward (honorable-mention all-district); Tristan Hendrix, 6-0 shooting guard (honorable-mention all-district); Louis Soriano, 5-10 small forward (honorable-mention all-district); Nic Rodriguez, 5-9 point guard; Anthony Brown, 6-3 power forward )<, &HGDU &UHHN ZRQ IRXU RXW RI LWV ODVW ¿YH JDPHV WR FORVH WKH VHDVRQ ,QFOXGHG LQ WKDW VWUHWFK ZDV D URDG ZLQ RYHU SHUHQQLDO SOD\R྾ WHDP 0F&DOOXP
(OJLQ :LOGFDWV (2015-16 W-L: 14-17/2- 10) * Coach: John Morgan (14 th year as a head coach; third year as Elgin’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen: 7/3 * 2016 Postseason: None * Outlook: The Wildcats took a step forward last year in doubling their win total from the previous season. District sledding proved tough, though, and will again make it dif¿FXOW WR JDLQ WUDFWLRQ LQ (OJLQ ZLOO ORRN WR 7DULT %XFKDQDQ VW WHDP DOO GLVtrict) and second-team all-district selections KrisWyche and De’Cl ayvin Simmons to keep the ball rolling. All three started last season. The Wildcats also return senior post Travis Martinez and senior guards Rey Oviedo and Cayden Pipkin. Junior guard Willie Johnson is back as well to round out Elgin’s guard-heavy lineup. To compensate for a lack of size, the Wildcats will quicken the tempo.
*HRUJHWRZQ (DVW 9LHZ 3DWULRWV (2015-16 W-L: 17-15) * Coach: Dave Walla * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 6/3 * 2016 Postseason: L- LBJ Austin, 50-46 (Bi-District) * Outlook: A returning backcourt will make Emily Daniel East View competitive in every game. The Diamond Morrison loss of all-region forward Abby Holland to graduation casts a shadow, as does injuries to two other baseline players. But if these hobbled players can bounce back quickly and East View’s young posts can mature in a hurry, the Patriots could contend for bragging rights in district. * Key Players: Emily Daniel, senior guard; Diamond Morrison, junior guard; Paighton Corley, junior wing * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Abby Holland - Trinity University
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*HRUJHWRZQ (DJOHV *HRUJHWRZQ /DG\ (DJOHV (2015-16 W-L: 24-11) * Coach: Rhonda Farney (40 th year as a head coach; 30th year as Georgetown’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 4/3 * 2016 Postseason: W-Cedar Creek, 68-33; W-Seguin, 65-43; W-Floresville, 50-38; W-Victoria East, 54-45; L-Vista Ridge, 50-40 * Outlook: The Lady Eagles return four letter winners -- including Dee Day three starters – from a squad that came one game away from advancing to the state tournament. Depth will come from four call-ups who last season played on a JV squad that went 23-4. Three-year starters Brooke Elliot and Deonna Day, both of whom received 2016 all-state accolades, anchor this season’s squad. And Emily Jones, now a sophomore, gained valuable H[SHULHQFH DV D ÂżVK VZLPPLQJ WKURXJK ODVW VHDVRQÂśV SOD\RŕľľV 7KHQ WKHUHÂśV QHZFRPHU Emery Herman, a freshman whose size and athleticism should make an immediate impact. “The team is deep with excellent defenders and rebounders,â€? says coach Rhonda Farney, who enters the fall with a career mark of 1,059-289. “There is outstanding leadership and team chemistry this year,â€? she adds. * Key Players: Brooke Elliott, 5-8 senior point guard; Taylor Elliott, 5-6 senior guard; Deonna Day, 6-1 senior post; Emily Jones, 5-11 sophomore post; Emery Herman, 6-1 freshman guard * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Lorrie Santoy – St. Edwards University; Kaitlin Walla - Texas State University; Charisma Alexander - Washington University; Caitlyn Buttram - Lubbock Christian University; Haley Frias – University of the Incarnate Word; Alex Vance - Air Force Academy; Maddie Anderson – Hendrix College; Amanda Johnson - Houston Baptist University; Taylor LaCour -West Texas A&M University; Kendrick Clark - Wayland Baptist University; Doriana Brown - University of Mary Hardin-Baylor; Avery Kelly - University of Mary Hardin-Baylor; Sandi Harris - State University of New York * FYI: The current roster includes a set of twins -- Brooke Elliott and Taylor Elliott – whose sister Nicoleplayed on Georgetown’s 2013 state-championship team.
(2015-16 W-L: 20-13/9- 5) * Coach: Russell Miller (23rd year as a head coach; eighth year as Georgetown’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 7/5 * 2016 Postseason: L-LBJ, 57-55 (Bi-District) 2XWORRN 7KH *HRUJHWRZQ (DJOHV KDYH DOO ¿YH VWDUWHUV UHWXUQLQJ 7KDWœV WKH JRRG news. The caveat is that the players coming in from football will have to quickly make the transition to being in basketball shape and being able to put up shots at game speed. * Key Players: Kaden Herbert, 6-2 senior guard (1 st -team all-district; 12.3 ppg, 2.1 apg); Chandler Herman, 6-2 senior guard (1 st -team all-district; 10.5 ppg, 2.9 rpg); Zak Kepner, 6-6 senior post (6.5 ppg, 4.3 rpg); Beau Corrales, 6-5 senior forward (25-5A Defensive Player of The Year; 7.7 ppg, 3.2 rpg, 2.7 spg); Matt Taparauskas, 5-8 junior point guard (25-5A Newcomer of The Year; 5.3 ppg, 3.1 apg) * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Sam Talbert (Georgetown 2013) - LeTourneau University; Jean-Luc Parker (Georgetown 2013) - University of New England; Josh Cruz (Georgetown 2015) - Paul Quinn College
/HDQGHU 5RXVH 5DLGHUV (2015-16 W-L: 19-19/5-9) * Coach: Lori McDonald (8 th year as Rouse’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 4/2 * Postseason: None * Outlook: With two returning posts, Jennifer Parker and Zoe Holmes, Rouse should be solid inside, and several junior guards bring varsity experience to the backcourt. “We’re KRSLQJ ZH ÂżQDOO\ KDYH WKH ULJKW FRPELQDWLRQ DV ZH GURS GRZQ WR $ ´ VD\V FRDFK /RUL McDonald. * Key Players: Jennifer Parker, 6-1 senior forward (10.4 ppg, 7.9 rpg; 13-6A All-District First Team); Zoe Holmes, 5-10 senior forward (9.8 ppg, 6.7 rpg; 13-6A All-District First Team) * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Baylee Peck - Tarleton State University
+XWWR +LSSRV (2015-16 W-L: 10-17/2/8) * Coach: Gant Caraway (18 th year as a head coach; 9 th year as Hutto’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 2/2 * Key Players: Rashaad Myles, senior; Derek Bermudez, senior * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Tevin Bellinger – Prairie View A&M University
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'LVWULFW %UHQKDP &XEV (2015-16 W-L: 23-7/12-2) * Coach: Bruce King – (31 st year as a head coach; 15th year as Brenham’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 6/2 * 2016 Postseason: W-North Forest; W-Huntsville, 99-84; L-Houston Madison, 88-84 * Outlook: The Cubs are talented, athletic and lengthy. Cubs coach Bruce King enters the season with a career win-loss record of 678-266. * Key Players: Matt Adams, 6-5 senior guard (after breaking a leg in December, he scored 26 SRLQWV ZLWK ¿YH WUH\V YHUVXV +XQWVYLOOH LQ WKH VHFRQG URXQG RI WKH SOD\R྾V 'DUYLV :DWVRQ senior guard (four-year starter) * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Antoine Lister - Blinn College; Jay Miles - North Dakota College at Bottineau; Roger Hall – Concordia University; Chase Brooks – Concordia University
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(2015-16 W-L: 23-11/10- 4) * Coach: Brad Ball (15th season at Tomball) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 8/2 * 2016 Postseason: L-Houston Madison, 61-51 (Bi-District) * Outlook: Looking to build on last year's successes but will need to develop players into bigger roles and leadership positions after losing three senior starters. * Returning Starters: Donald Doakes, 6-3 senior forward; Darius Taylor, 6-0 senior guard * Other Key Returnees: Miles Marhofer, 6-4 senior forward; Tanner Ball, 5-10 senior guard; Zack Hawkins, 6-3 senior guard; Tybo Taylor, 5-8 junior guard * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Marqueese Grayson (Tomball 2014) - The University of Albany; Jamal Grey (Tomball 2016) - North Lake Community College; Luke Hicks (Tomball 2016) - Southwestern (Tx.) University; Cullin Johnson (Tomball 2016) - Temple Junior College
Magnolia Bulldogs (2015-16 W-L: 20-12/12- 2) * Coach: Erika Ritter (11th season as Magnolia’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 8/3 * 2016 Postseason: W-Houston Yates, 57-46; W-A&M Consolidated, 51-48; W-Waco, 45-41; L-Crosby, 56-51 $OH[XV :\NRႇ Katie Dalton * Outlook: Two 1 st -team and one 2 nd -team all-district players return to a Region 3 Final Four squad. “Replacing our senior point guard will be a major factor in our continued success,â€? says coach Erika Ritter. Magnolia also graduated its best perimeter defender, so a bench that logged limited minutes in 2015-16 will be counted on to step up. Height and outside VKRRWLQJ VKRXOG SXVK 0DJQROLD EDFN LQWR WKH SOD\RŕľľV DQG E\ WKHQ WKH VTXDGÂśV SRLQW guard play may be seasoned enough to facilitate a run. .H\ 3OD\HUV $OH[XV :\NRŕľľ VHQLRU IRUZDUG SSJ USJ SW )* 2014-16 1 st -team all-district selection; 2016 All-Montgomery County Player of the <HDU DYHUDJHG SSJ LQ SOD\RŕľľV .DWLH 'DOWRQ VHQLRU SRVW SSJ USJ 2 bpg; 48% 2-pt. FG; 2016 1 st -team all-district selection; 2015 2 nd -team all-district selection); Lexi Bearden, 5-4 junior guard (6 ppg, 2 rpg, 2 spg; 2016 2 nd -team all-district selection). * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Tori Frederick (Magnolia 2013) - University of St. Thomas-Houston; Jessica Bruti (Magnolia 2014) - Centenary College; Taylor Bearden (Magnolia 2016) -University of St. Thomas-Houston )<, $OH[XV :\NRŕľľ EHJLQV WKH VHDVRQ ZLWK FDUHHU SRLQWV DQG D UHDO VKRW DW joining the 1,000-point club. The only other player to join this exclusive club during coach Erika Ritter’s 10-year Magnolia tenure is Allison Abendschein (Class of 2013). She scored 1,091 career points and is now a senior playing soccer for Houston Baptist University. Another milestone will likely be reached by Magnolia senior Katie Dalton. She comes into the fall with 438 career rebounds, making it likely she will hit the 500 plateau about eight games in.
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7RPEDOO 0HPRULDO :LOGFDWV (2015-16 W-L: 24-5/12-2) * Coach: Tarence Davis (second year as Tomball head coach; made career coaching debut last season) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 8/4 * 2016 Postseason: W-Davis, 64-15; L-Bryan Rudder, 60-71 * Outlook: Tomball expects to win another district title and advance to UHJLRQDOV WKLV VHDVRQ ZKLFK ZRXOG EH D ¿UVW LQ WKH VFKRROœV EULHI KLVWRU\ * Key Players: Savannah Baimbridge, 5-9 senior forward; Kenzie Peterson, 5-6 Savannah Baimbridge senior guard; Trishann Nguyen, 5-6 junior guard; Reagan Reeves, 5-8 senior guard * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Jalyn Clay (Tomball Memorial 2016) University of California Riverside; Kendle Kossie (Tomball Memorial 2016) - East Texas Baptist University; Ashley Miller (Tomball Memorial 2016) The University of Texas at Tyler. * FYI: Essense Richards, a 6-1 junior post, spent all of the 2015-16 regular season on the JV but was promoted to varsity for the postseason. In the bi-district game, she scored 13 points and grabbed six rebounds. In the second round, she scored nine points and grabbed ¿YH UHERXQGV ³6KH LV JRLQJ WR EH DEHDVW LQ WKH PLGGOH ´ VD\V FRDFK 7DUHQFH 'DYLV
:DOOHU %XOOGRJV (2015-16 W-L: 13-17/5-9) * Coach: Earl Claiborne (33 rd year as a head coach; sixth year as Waller’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 5/2 2XWORRN %XOOGRJV VKRXOG EH PXFK LPSURYHG ZLWK WKH UHWXUQ RI ¿YH VHQLRUV DQG plenty of quality depth. * Key Players: Charlie Hill, a 6-4 senior and two-time all-district selection. Jonathon Dorsett-Morris, a 6-8 junior (2016 honorable-mention all-district selection); Zach Kelsey, 6-7 junior (2016 honorable-mention all-district selection).
:DOOHU /DG\ %XOOGRJV (2015-16 W-L: 12-17) * Coach: NeKisha Durham (15th year as a head coach; second as Waller’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 5/3 * Outlook: Last year the team earned 10 more wins than the previous season and with three returning starters more improvement is expected. “The motto last year was ‘Never EH DQ\RQHÂśV QLJKW Rŕľľ Âś ´ VD\V FRDFK 1H.LVKD 'XUKDP Âł:LWK WKDW VDLG ZH H[SHFW WR compete in every contest and put ourselves in position to add more Ws in the win FROXPQ DQG VKRRW IRU SOD\Rŕľľ FRQWHQWLRQ ´ * Key Players: Laila Blair, 5-6 freshman point guard; Aliesha Goodnight, 5-7 sophomore guard; Angela Shorter-Kinney, 5-10 junior forward; Raenisha Harris, 5-5 junior guard &RDFKÂśV 3OD\HUV &RPSHWLQJ &ROOHJLDWHO\ .LDUD &DOORZD\ 6WDŕľľRUG 6RXWKZHVW Christian College
'LVWULFW 1HZ &DQH\ 3RUWHU 6SDUWDQV (2015-16 W-L: 12-17/4-16) * Coach: Angela Gober-Bell (32nd year as a head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 9/5 2XWORRN $OO ¿YH VWDUWHUV UHWXUQ DQG DFFRUGLQJ WR FRDFK $QJHOD *REHU %HOO WKDW VKRXOG UHVXOW in a much more competitive campaign. She says a trio of seniors – Jasmine Cruse, Tatiana Jordan and Sarah Badley – should assure progress and possibly place her team on the cusp of the postseason. * Key Players: Jasmine Cruse, senior forward (2X all-district selection); Kali Simpson, senior guard (2016 all-district selection); Kimberley Lillie, junior center (2016 honorable-mention all-districtselection); Tatiana Jordan, senior guard; Sarah Badley, senior guard
3RUWHU 6SDUWDQV (2015-16 W-L: 15-18/7-9) * Coach: Tobin Reid (36 th year as a head coach; second year as Porter’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 15/5 * Outlook: Experience, size and team chemistry are all in the Spartans’ favor, leaving 3RUWHU LQ JRRG SRVLWLRQ WR JHW WR WKH SOD\R྾V DIWHU QRW DGYDQFLQJ ODVW VHDVRQ * Key Players: Reece Spence, Travis Smith, Jeremiah Palmer, Jevon Burton, Jaylaan Colon, Deion Rhea, Sean Rhea
6SOHQGRUD :LOGFDWV (2015-16 W-L: 5-27/1-11) * Coach: Jason Vela (16th year as a head coach; all years have been at Splendora) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 10/4 * Outlook: The 2016-17 Wildcats return tons of experience. “We will face a new challenge in 21-5A, but we are up for the challenge,� says coach Jason Vela. * Key Players: Trey Wooldridge, 6-7 junior (9.5 ppg, 8.2 rpg); Beau Vela, 5-10 junior (7.2 ppg, 2.5 apg);Ch ase Jenkins, 6-1 junior (4.9 ppg, 4.9 rpg)
6SOHQGRUD /DG\&DWV * Coach: Ashley Sustaita (third year as a head coach; making head-coaching debut at Splendora) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 3/1 * Outlook: “We may be underdogs,� coach Ashley Sustaita says, “but we plan to work hard and earn everything we deserve.� * Key Players: Jessica Hiltibrand – point guard; Mikal Rhoden; Jessica Lewis * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Zoe Osteen - Kilgore Junior College
'LVWULFW 3RUW $UWKXU 0HPRULDO 7LWDQV (2015-16 W-L: 18-13/7-5) * Coach: Kevin Henry (6 th year as a head coach at Port Arthur Memorial) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 5/1 3RVWVHDVRQ /RVW LQ ¿UVW URXQG WR 3HDUODQG 'DZVRQ 2XWORRN 7LWDQV DUH PRYLQJ GRZQ D FODVVL¿FDWLRQ DQG LQWR D GLVWULFW WKDW ZLOO UHQHZ D lot of old rivalries from 17 years ago. Titans coach Kevin Henry brings a 109-43 career record into the new season. * Key Players: Kennedi Lofton, 6-3 senior center * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Jakeira Ford (Memorial 2016) – The University of Texas at El Paso; Autumn Jones (Memorial 2016) - Central Community College/Nebraska; Victoria Brown(Me morial 2016) - North Platte Community College/Nebraska; Teliah Joyce (Memorial 2016) - Brewton Parker Community College/ Georgia; Joyce Kennerson (Memorial 2015) - Texas Southern University; Chaterra Cage (Memorial 2012) - LSU Shreveport
3RUW 1HFKHV *URYHV ,QGLDQV (2015-16 W-L: 15-14/7- 7) * Coach: Patrick Abel (24th year as a head coach; all years have been at Port Neches-Groves) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 7/3 * 2016 Postseason: None * Outlook: Experienced shooters and a little height on the boards should help the IndiDQV FRPSHWH LQ D ORDGHG GLVWULFW Âł:H ZLOO KDYH WR ÂżOO WKH JDS WKDW DOO GLVWULFW SHUIRUPHU and Lamar State College-Port Arthur signee Ryan Abel left with graduation,â€? says coach Patrick Abel, “but defense will be a key component to our success.â€? * Key Players: Derrick Papa, senior; Edsel Damo, junior; Keynel McZeal, senior; Haden Wiggins, junior; Preston Le, junior * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Ryan Abel (Port Neches-Groves 2016) Lamar State College-Port Arthur
'LVWULFW )RUW %HQG (ONLQV .QLJKWV (2015-16 W-L: 36-3/13- 1) * Coach: Albert Thomas (29 th year as a head coach; 12th year as Elkins’ head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 5/0 * 2016 Postseason: 5A State Runner-up * Key Players: Chandler Jacobs, 6-2 senior; Wentrell Williams, 5-11 senior; Heath Jackson, 5-8 junior; Larry Kuimi, 6-6 senior; Morgan Armstrong, 6-2 senior; Vernon Harrell, 6-4 junior; Glorious Chikwem-Stanley, 6-6 senior * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Chad Bowie (2016) - Kilgore College; Kenneth Busby (2016) - Weatherford College; Tyrik Armstrong (2016) - Weatherford College
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*DOHQD 3DUN <HOORZ -DFNHWV (2015-16 W-L: 1-28/1- 15) * Coach: Clarke Isenhower (3rd year as head coach; all years have been at Galena Park) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 5/2 * 2016 Postseason: None * Outlook: *DOHQD 3DUN UHWXUQV ÂżYH SOD\HUV RQ D YHU\ \RXQJ WHDP &RPSDUHG WR ODVW VHDVRQ they enter the 2016-17 campaign relatively healthy and ready to acclimate to a new district. * Key Players: Jalen Davis, Anthony Salinas
*DOYHVWRQ %DOO *ROGHQ 7RUQDGRHV (2015-16 W-L: 15-18/6-8) * Coach: Jerald Temple (14 th year as Ball High’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 8/3 * 2016 Postseason: Lost 23-5A Play-In game to Texas City, 51-44 * Outlook: The Tornadoes look to solidify themselves in District 23-5A and will use early battles against Dickinson, Clear Brook, Yates and Clear Creek to prepare for the tough district slate. Should the Tornadoes extend their season this spring, it will be the seventh time for them to do so in the last 10 years. * Returning Starters: Brian Ball, 5-5 senior guard (1x all-district); 6-1 senior guard Josh Fields (1x all-district) Nick Moore, 6-2 junior guard/forward (2x all-district). * Other Key Returnees: guard Tony Robbins, junior guard; Javon Elliot, junior forward; and Joseph Aubry, junior forward * Key Newcomers: Kevin Shinette, Nigel Green
0DQYHO 0DYHULFNV (2015-16 W-L: 26-10/15-1) * Coach: Bryan Harris * # of Returning Starters: 1 3RVWVHDVRQ 5HJLRQDO 4XDUWHU¿QDOV * Outlook: After losing only one district contest last season, Manvel will start from scratch this fall with only one returning starter and a lot of players with little to no varsity experience. Manvel FRDFK %U\DQ +DUULV ZLOO KRSH WR JHW EDFN RQ WUDFN LQ D KXUU\ DIWHU SRVWLQJ D ¿YH \HDU record at Manvel and an overall career mark of 401-143. * Key Player: McKinzie Green * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Brianna Turner - Notre Dame; Jordan Hosey - The University of Texas; Rangie Bessard - Wichita State University; Amieya Jackson - San Jacinto College; Lauren Taylor – Dillard University; Arianna Sanders - McLennan Community College; Mykhaela Tolds - Hill College; Jewel Angelo - University of New Orleans
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6DQWD )H ,QGLDQV * Coach: Kristi Henderson (13th year as a head coach; 4th year as Santa Fe’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen: 5 * Key Players: Caitlyn Garza, 5-4 sophomore guard; Kira Brown, 5-8 senior forward; Michelle Owens, 5-7 junior guard; Brenlee Butler, 5-11 sophomore forward; Katy Lackey, 6-0 sophomore center
7H[DV &LW\ 6WLQJDUHHV (2015-16 W-L: 11-21/6-8) * Coach: Chris Mason (21st season as a head coach; 6th year as Texas City’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 8/4 * 2016 Postseason: First-round loss to Angleton * Outlook: Texas City coach Chris Mason says an ability to turn up the pressure on GHIHQVH ZLOO EH WKH NH\ WR KLV WHDP Y\LQJ IRU D SOD\R྾ VSRW LQ D WRXJK GLVWULFW * Key Players: Johan Rodriguez, Adrian Sherwood, Jacoree Evans, Jeremiah Hernandez Coach: Mark Belford .H\ 3OD\HUV -DGH +X྾ VHQLRU 9LFWRULD )RQWHQRW VHQLRU 6LHUUD 5RGULJXH] MXQLRU Teeuana Garrett, junior; Nykeyia Latroise, sophomore; Tione Brooks, sophomore
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(2015-16 W-L: 15-15/10-6) * Coach: Jennifer Shuttlesworth (12 th year as a head coach; eighth year as Crockett’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 3/2 * 2016 Postseason: L-Vista Ridge (Bi-District) * Outlook: Crockett graduated six seniors and returns only three letter-winners’ experience. “Maturing and growing together quickly will be key for us,� says coach Jennifer Shuttlesworth. “We expect to be athletic, quick and very defensive-minded. We will lack height, but will try to make up for it with pressing and fast-breaking.� * Key Players: Jordyn Carter, 5-6 sophomore guard (1st-team all-district; 9 ppg, 5 rpg, 3 spg, 3 apg, 2 bpg); Caroline Garcia, 5-4 junior guard (3 ppg, 2 rpg); Diavionne Gregory, 5-8 sophomore forward * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Jordyn Holmes (Crockett 2014) - Alabama State University; Korin Park-Overton (Crockett 2016) - Cisco Junior College
$XVWLQ /DQLHU 9LNLQJV (2015-16 W-L: 21-10/14-2) * Coach: Joseph Pendell (8 th year as a head coach; all years have been at Lanier) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 6/2 3RVWVHDVRQ /RVW LQ ¿UVW URXQG * Outlook: Squad returns District MVP Davion Buster and is looking for a fourth VWUDLJKW WULS WR WKH SOD\R྾V * Key Players: Davion Buster, Tajik Bartholomew * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Kenneth Delley Jr.
6WHSKHQ ) $XVWLQ 0DURRQV (2015-16 W-L: 12-20/6-10) Coach: Tricia Hughes (13th year as a head coach; all years have been at Stephen F. Austin) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 5/3 * 2016 Postseason: None * Outlook: The Maroons will be young but are not using that as an excuse. “Our mindset is to win Ellen Hagin district,â€? says coach Tricia Hughes. To that end, she has stacked the schedule with early games against 6Acompetition. * Key Players: Mia Heide, 6-3 junior forward/center (10.3 ppg, 8.7 rpg, 2 bpg, 1.2 spg); (OOHQ +DJHQ MXQLRU JXDUG IRUZDUG SSJ VSJ GHĂ€HFWLRQV SHU JDPH Danielle Serna, 5-9 sophomore (2 ppg, 3.6 rpg) * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Evan Underbrink (Austin 2016) - Colorado College; Alexia Whittley (Austin 2016) - Bacone College; Lexi Evans (Austin 2015) Friends University; Alexis Harris (Austin 2015) - Temple Junior College; Macy Lozen (Austin 2014) - Friends University; Caitlin Rendon (Austin 2013) - Texas Lutheran University * FYI: The Maroons are this season reading the book “Teammates Matterâ€? by Alan Williams, a former walk-on at Wake Forest. Every Monday and Wednesday they sit in a circle and take turns reading excerpts. “We go through a series of questions at the end of each chapter, and it has helped our team grow and understand that everyone has a role, and we all want to do our part,â€? says coach Tricia Hughes. To that end, the Maroons have come together to help one teammate in need of particular assistance. Diagnosed nearly a year ago with Encephalitis, this teammate has been hospitalized for nearly 10 months. To help with medical expenses, the squad started, last season, fund-raising activities at each home game.They also honor her during warm-ups by wearing matching purple shirts with her number on the back. “We continue to think of her and wish her a full recovery,â€? coach Hughes says.
$XVWLQ 5HDJDQ 5DLGHUV (2015-16 W-L: 8-17/7-9) * Coach: Erica Routt (16 th year as a head coach; second year as Reagan’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 8/5 * 2016 Postseason: None * Outlook: “The team has bought into our concepts,� says coach Erica Routt. “Many of them put in extra work over the summer. Our program numbers have improved, and we hope that our move-ins and freshmen can come in and make an immediate impact.� * Key Players: Sysali Wright, junior (2 nd -team all-district); Shae Routt, junior (District Newcomer of the Year; 1 st -team all-district; has committed to The University of Texas) * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Kempner High School - Tierra Roberson, Anita Kaduru, Kiana Ingram
$XVWLQ 7UDYLV 5HEHOV (2015-16 W-L: 6-22/4- 10) * Coach: Frankie Crayton (17 th year as a head coach; 11 th year as Travis’ head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 5/3 * 2016 Postseason: None * Outlook: “We are looking to gain some respect in District 25-5A,â€? says coach Frankie &UD\WRQ 7KH 5HEHOV DUH DOVR KRSLQJ WR HQG D WZR \HDU SOD\Rŕľľ GURXJKW * Key Players: Breonn Watson, 5-9 senior shooting guard (16 ppg, 3 rpg, 2 spg, 2 apg); Michael Murray, 6-2 senior small forward (8 ppg, 4 rpg); Anthony Hill, 6-5 junior forward (5 ppg, 4 rpg, 2 bpg,); Sherrod Whitley, 6-0 sophomore (8 ppg, 4 rpg, 2 spg, 3 apg)
'LVWULFW $ODPR +HLJKWV 0XOHV (2015-16 W-L: 23-10/14- 2) * Coach: Andrew Brewer (sixth year as a head coach, all years have been at Alamo Heights) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 5/2 2016 Postseason: W-Brackenridge, 62-58; W-Cedar Park, 72-65; W-Vandegrift, 57-50; L-Edinburg Vela, 68-60 (OT) 2XWORRN 7KH UHWXUQ RI DOO ÂżYH VWDUWHUV KDV FRDFK $QGUHZ %UHZHU WKLQNLQJ KLV WHDP VKRXOG make a “great run at a district championship.â€? * Key Players: Will Schmacker, senior (2016 all-region selection); Evan Carcanagues, junior (2016 all-district selection); and returning lettermen Luke Wright, EJ Aranda and Tyler Glover * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Ben Lammers - Georgia Tech; Jim Lammers – Swarthmore College; Max Riemenschneider – The University of Texas at Dallas; David Favorite – Colgate University; Hunter Buescher – Sewanee: The University of the South; Andrew Puhl – Southwestern University; Jhonathan Dunn - Southern Nazarene University
'LVWULFW 5LFKPRQG )RVWHU )DOFRQV (2015-16 W-L: 19-9/8-2) * Coach: Reuben Fatheree (third year as a head coach; all years have been at Foster) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 5/3 * 2016 Postseason: L-Fort Bend Marshall, 46-62 (Bi-District) * Outlook: The Falcons will be young and will not have much length in the blocks. But the team will be much faster and quicker around the perimeter, and that should facilitate the pace needed to maximize potential. * Key Players: Jeremy Mgbeike, 6-4 senior forward; Jacory Hall, 6-0 senior point guard (1st -team all-district); Isaiah Richardson, 6-1 senior guard * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Josh Chilo - University of St. Thomas/Houston
5RVHQEHUJ 7HUU\ 5DQJHUV (2015-16 W-L: 19-9/8-2) * Coach: Reuben Fatheree (third year as a head coach; all years have been at Foster) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 5/3 * 2016 Postseason: L-Fort Bend Marshall, 46-62 (Bi-District) * Outlook: The Falcons will be young and will not have much length in the blocks. But the team will be much faster and quicker around the perimeter, and that should facilitate the pace needed to maximize potential. * Key Players: Jeremy Mgbeike, 6-4 senior forward; Jacory Hall, 6-0 senior point guard (1stteam all-district); Isaiah Richardson, 6-1 senior guard * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Josh Chilo - University of St. Thomas/Houston
5RVHQEHUJ 7HUU\ 5DQJHUV (2015-16 W-L: 17-15/5-5) *Coach: Michael Jackson (11th year as a head coach; ninth year as Terry’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 7/3 * 2016 Postseason: L-Elkins, 78-51 (Bi-District) * Outlook: Terry is heading to a new district and a new region, so there is excitement around the program. Seven returning lettermen will be counted on to make noise in Terry’s new district and perhaps pave the way for an extended season. * Key Players: Lynnis Brown, junior; Jaylon Harrell, junior; Vonte Davis, senior; Rickey "Trey" Ray, junior &RDFKœV 3OD\HUV &RPSHWLQJ &ROOHJLDWHO\ 'HUULFN *ULྜQ 7DUOHWRQ 6WDWH 8QLYHUVLW\ -HYDXJKQ Threatt-Ray - College of Coastal Georgia; Donte Cunningham - Victoria College
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9LFWRULD :HVW :DUULRUV (2015-16 W-L: 21-11) *Coach: Pat Erskine (26 th year as a head coach; 7 th year as West’s head coach) * Returning Lettermen/Starters: 7/1 * 2016 Postseason: L-Bi- District * Outlook: Young team with ample talent. * Key Players: Kasey Kalich (three-year letterman); Tavius Ogden, senior guard; Jordan Ellison, senior forward; Sinjin Rodreguez; Kenyan Black * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Ruben Trevino - Ranger Junior College )<, 6FKRRO KDV EHHQ RSHQ IRU VL[ \HDUV 7KH :DUULRUV KDYH DGYDQFHG WR WKH SOD\R྾V all six years and have posted 20 or more wins each of the last four seasons.
'LVWULFW 6DQ $QWRQLR %UDFNHQULGJH (DJOHV (2015-16 W-L: 20-12/10-6) * Coach: Joey Isaac (sixth year as Brackenridge’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 1/0 * 2016 Postseason: L-Alamo Heights (Bi-District) * Outlook: After graduating 13 seniors, this year’s team will be young and inexperienced. However, the10 juniors on the roster bring with them a habit of winning. As freshmen, they went 18-0. Then, last season, they posted a JV record of 15-3. Two (DJOHV ZLOO EH VHHNLQJ WKHLU WKLUG FRQVHFXWLYH SOD\R྾ DSSHDUDQFH * Key Players: Marc De La Cruz, 6-4 junior post/wing; Isaiah Balderas, 5-8 senior guard; Robert Martinez, 5-7 junior guard; Matthew Hernandez, 5-7 junior point guard
6DQ $QWRQLR +LJKODQGV 2ZOV (2015-16 W-L: 9-15) * Coach: Lorenzo Pena (second year as Highlands’ head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen: 6/3 * Outlook: With second-year coach Lorenzo Pena’s system now installed, the Owls hope to muster enough wins to get back into a postseason groove. * Key Players: Roger Gonzales, Lawrence Frambs, Robert Renteria (2015-16 District W-L: 15-1) * Coach: Adrianna Wiatrek (12 th year as Highlands’ head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 7/1 * 2016 Postseason: L-Seguin, 75-71 (Bi-District) * Outlook: Two-time defending district champ Highlands loses its two main scorers from last season, and that has fueled doubt amongst the prognosticators. “The JLUOV IHHO OLNH HYHU\RQH KDV FRXQWHG WKHP RXW WR PDNH WKH SOD\RŕľľV ´ VD\V FRDFK Adrianna Wiatrek. “They are driven and motivated to prove everyone wrong.â€? * Key Player: Kiara Pesina, 5-4 senior point guard (1 st -team all-district; Greater San Antonio All-Area selection; TGCA All-Star) * Key Newcomers: Alyssa Flores, sophomore forward; Layla Mendoza, freshman guard * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Aaliyah Prince (Highlands 2016) - New Mexico State University )<, +LJKODQGV LV ORRNLQJ WR WKUHH SHDW DV GLVWULFW FKDPSV ZKLFK ZRXOG EH D ÂżUVW LQ school history.
/DQLHU 9RNV (2015-16 W-L: 24-12/12-4) * Coach: Joseph Martinez (third year as Lanier’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 3/1 * 2016 Postseason: W-San Marcos; L-Austin LBJ 2XWORRN $Q LQĂ€X[ RI QHZ WDOHQW ZLOO PDNH /DQLHU D IDVWHU DQG EHWWHU VKRRWLQJ WHDP this season. “Our new kids are not only talented, but have a winning mentality,â€? says coach Joseph Martinez. * Key Players: Isaiah Vargas, 6-4 senior (all-district; all-city; 12 ppg, 9 rpg); Allan Reyna
+DUODQGDOH ,QGLDQV (2015-16 W-L: 11-20/6- 10) * Coach: Chris Adamek (16th year as a head coach; 14th year as Harlandale’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 12/3 * 2016 Postseason: None * Outlook: Injuries forced several young players into the lineup last season, and the experience they gained should now pay dividends. * Key Players: Caleb Garcia, Steven Benitez, Chris Perez
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* # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 5/3 * Outlook: “We should be one of the better teams in Region 4,â€? says King coach Sean Armstrong. “In fact, this is the most athletic Nacho Garza Jalen Hogg team we have had since I have been at King. :H ORRN WR SOD\ IDVW RQ RŕľľHQVH DQG SUHVVXUH full-court on defense. Lot of excitement around this season.â€? * Key Players: Tekorian Smith, 6-4 guard (transferred from Memphis East HS; most athletic player to suit up at King in “a long time,â€? according to coach Sean Armstrong; a D-1 talent who looks to make an immediate impact); Jalen Hogg (team leader; 8 ppg, USJ KDV WKH DELOLW\ WR VFRUH LQ WUDŕľśF DQG FDQ VKRRW WKH WKUHH 1DFKR *DU]D JUHDW Ă€RRU JHQHUDO DQG RQH RI WKH EHVW SRLQW JXDUGV LQ WKH DUHD SOD\V H[WUHPHO\ KDUG DQG LV H[SORVLYH -RVK $X]HQQH RQH RI WKH EHVW VKRRWHUV LQ WKH GLVWULFW IXOÂżOOHG WKH VL[WK PDQ role last season as a sophomore; great ability to get to the rim); Kenyatis Turner (starter from last season who averaged six points and 6.3 rebounds per game); Ra'Sean Evans (energy player who rebounds the ball well); Alberto Quintanar (looks to be an impact player this season).
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&RUSXV &KULVWL 5D\ 7H[DQV (2015-16 W-L: 5-26/0-10) * Coach: Brandon Bourg (made career head-coaching debut at Corpus Christi Ray last season) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 8/4 * 2016 Postseason: None 2XWORRN 7KH 7H[DQV ZHUH \RXQJ DQG LQH[SHULHQFHG ODVW VHDVRQ XQGHU ÂżUVW \HDU KHDG FRDFK Brandon Bourg. Now with a full season’s exposure to his system, Corpus Christi Ray should dramatically improve. The Texans will be led by Jarod Rodela with Delsma Torres and Johnny Martinez providing plenty of support. Trevor Allison, a sophomore that has been called up to the varsity, should also turn heads. “We expect to contend for a district championship,â€? says coach Bourg. * Returning Starters: Delsma Torres, senior guard (honorable-mention all-district); E.J. Nunez, seniorguard; Jarod Rodela, senior guard (2 nd -team all-district); Johnny Martinez, senior forward (honorable-mention all-district); Deaundre Fisher, senior guard; Kris Harvey, senior forward; Chris Rios, senior forward; Trevor Allison, guard/forward
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'LVWULFW )ORUHVYLOOH 7LJHUV (2015-16 W-L: 8-18/4-14) * Coach: Coy Tackitt (9th year as a head coach; 6 th year as Floresville’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 4/1 * 2016 Postseason: None 2XWORRN 6TXDG VKRXOG EHQH¿W IURP GLVWULFW UHDOLJQPHQW * Key Players: Logan Hopkins, 5-10 senior guard (2nd-team all-district); Victor Martinez, 6-2 senior forward; Jacob Guzme, 5-7 senior guard; Jason Cain, 6-1 junior guard (2015-16 W-L: 28-6, 14-2) &RDFK 7HUUL 3ÀXJHU ¿IWK \HDU DV )ORUHVYLOOHœV KHDG FRDFK
* # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 5/1 * 2016 Postseason: W-SA Brackenridge, 70-55; W-Leander, 60-43; L-Georgetown, 50-38 2XWORRN )ORUHVYLOOH JUDGXDWHG QLQH VHQLRUV ³:H DUH GH¿QLWHO\ adjusting and working our way into our new team,� says coach Terri Hannah Knight 3ÀXJHU ³%XW ZH KDYH WKH VDPH H[SHFWDWLRQV DV HYHU\ \HDU DQG ZH are looking for a great season ahead.� * Key Players: Hannah Knight, 6-2 senior post player (verbally committed to play at Sam Houston State University); Paige Naranjo, 5-6 wing * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Natalie Adams (Floresville) - Schreiner University
(2015-16 W-L: 21-15/10- 4) * Coach: LeaAnn Mendoza (sixth year as Nixon’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 7/3 3RVWVHDVRQ /RVW LQ ¿UVW URXQG * Key Players: Alysha Cedillo, Kassy Lazcano, Alejandra Gutierrez, Jennifer Pena, Karla Jimenez, Alejandra Maldonado, Deztiny Ramos
'LVWULFW 0HUFHGHV 7LJHUV (2015-16 W-L: 20-14/11- 3) * Coach: Rick Trevino (5th year as a head coach; second year as Mercedes’ head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 7/3 * 2016 Postseason: W-Roma; L-Laredo Nixon 2XWORRN ³:H DUH VPDOO EXW RXU NLGV KDYH D ORW RI ¿JKW ´ VD\V coach Rick Trevino. Rey Rincon * Key Players: Jaime Rodriguez, 5-7 senior guard (led team in 3-pt. shots made; 2 nd -team all-district); Rey Rincon, 5-8 senior guard (led team in FTs shot and made, and FT percentage; also led team in scoring,rebounds DQG VWHDOV $ 2྾HQVLYH 093 $OO 9DOOH\ QG 7HDP 5LR *UDQGH 9DOOH\ 9LSHU All-Star
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BOYS Number in parentheses indicates school’s preseason TABC ranking.
1. Abilene Wylie (4) 2. Estacado (5) 3. Burkburnett (11) 4. Waxahachie Life (17) 5. Seminole (18)
Region II 1. Dallas Lincoln (1) 2. Argyle (6) 3. Faith Family (7) 4. Wilmer-Hutchins (12) 5. Paris (19)
Region III 1. Silsbee (2) 2. Yates (3) 3. North Forest (8) 4. Wheatley (13) 5. Huffman-Hargrave (16)
Region IV 1. Wharton (9) 2. Brazosport (10) 3. Boerne (14) 4. Navarro (15) 5. Beeville Jones (20)
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1. Abilene Wylie (2) 2. Godly (7) 3. Midland Greenwood (11) 4. Seminole (13) 5. Brownwood (17)
Region II 1. Argyle (1) 2. Dallas Lincoln (3) 3. Tatum (6) 4. Bullard (9) 5. Canton (15)
Region III 1. Libert Hill (5) 2. Navasota (8) 3. Cleveland (12) 4. Houston Wheatley (16) 5. Mexia (22)
Region IV 1. Boerne (4) 2. Devine (10) 3. Fredericksburg (14) 4. Brazosport (18) 5. Aransas Pass (24)
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'LVWULFW %XVKODQG )DOFRQV (2015-16 W-L: 18-10/8- 0) * Coach: Bryan Lintner (34th year as a head coach; second year as Bushland’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 4/7 * 2016 Postseason: W-Big Spring, 70-32; L-Seminole, 52-43 * Outlook: “Having one year under their belt should allow us to start the season much smoother than last year,â€? says Bushland’s second-year coach Bryan Lintner. “We will be very small but extremely quick until the volleyball girls join us around Thanksgiving. Once all the players are in the gym, we want to repeat the success of last year and see how much we have improved after ZRUNLQJ KDUG LQ WKH RŕľľVHDVRQ WR EHFRPH EHWWHU VKRRWHUV DQG GHIHQGHUV ´ * Key Players: 6-0 senior post Jayla Norman (District 1-4A MVP); 6-0 sophomore post Skylar Cleavinger (1-4A Newcomer of the Year); 5-4 senior wing Elizabeth Chunn (honorable-mention all-district); 5-3 senior point guard Allison Green (honorable-mention all-district); 5-4 junior wing Carly Christian; 5-6 sophomore wing AJ Jackson; 5-10 junior post Briss Graham * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Lexi Harrison (Bushland 2016) - Frank Phillips College
'LVWULFW 'HQYHU &LW\ )LOOLHV (2015-16 W-L: 21-12/6-4) * Coach: Kody Brown (sixth year as a head coach; sixth year as Denver city’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 8/4 * 2016 Postseason: W-Presidio; W-Highland Park; W-Shallowater; L-Wall * Outlook: Six of eight returnees have been on varsity for two to three years so team enters season with plenty of experience. Squad is not very big but has some size in the backcourt. Should be able to light the scoreboard and has the speed and quickness to pressure opponents defensively. Squad last season DGYDQFHG WR UHJLRQDOV IRU WKH ¿UVW WLPH LQ VFKRRO KLVWRU\ VR LV DQ[LRXV WR DFKLHYH PRUH WKLV JR DURXQG * Key Players: Morgan Dial, 5-6 junior (8.1 ppg); Arielle Adams, 5-8 junior (8.9 ppg, 4.2 rpg, 2.3 apg); Holly Hemmeline, 5-8 sophomore (6.3 ppg); Cassidy Esmerado, 5-2 junior
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(2015-16 W-L: 26-8/8-2) * Coach: Gregg Moreland (ninth season as Lamesa’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 9/4 * 2016 Postseason: Lost in the third round. * Outlook: Tornadoes have experience and quickness in arguably the toughest 4A district in Texas. * Key Players: Jaleel Edwards (16.9 ppg, 3.2 apg), Dre Smiley (16.0 ppg, 4.0 apg), Ty Maxwell (12.0 ppg, 6.0 rpg), Keshawn Hunter (8.0 ppg, 4.0 spg) * FYI: All four of Lamesa’s returning starters are entering their fourth year of varsity ball.
/HYHOODQG /RERHWWHV (2015-16 W-L: 26-9/10- 0) * Coach: Clay Barnett (22nd year as a head coach; fourth year as Levelland’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 9/5 * 2016 Postseason: W-Dalhart; W-Clint Mt. View; L-Seminole * Key Players: Gabie Ruiz, 5-3 senior guard; (1 st -team all-district); Faith Garza, 5-3 senior guard (2nd-team all-district); Miranda Villegas, 5-7 sophomore guard (District Defensive MVP; All South Plains Newcomer of the Year); Paige Royal, 5-10 junior guard (2 nd -team all-district); MaKayla Escue, 6-2 sophomore post (District Newcomer of the Year) * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Allison Szabo (Merkel ISD) – Lubbock Christian University; Elizabeth Cera (Levelland) - St. Petersburg College
/HYHOODQG /RERV (2015-16 W-L: 25-12/7-3) &RDFK -H྾ %RQWUDJHU (23rd year as a head coach; eighth year as Lobos’ head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 7/3 * 2016 Postseason: W-Pampa; W-Seminole; W-Lamesa; W-Kennedale; W-Abilene Wylie; L-Silsbee * Outlook: The Lobos graduated key players Kentton Williams and Lukas Bontrager, but many other players return from a team that went to the state B.B. Nick WRXUQDPHQW IRU WKH ¿UVW WLPH LQ RYHU \HDUV 7KH /RERVœ FDUU\RYHUV IURP last season will be needed since all six teams in district went at least two URXQGV GHHS LQ WKH SOD\R྾V LQFOXGLQJ D VWDWH FKDPSLRQVKLS IRU %URZQ¿HOG LQ FODVV $ 7KH Lobos will not have incredible size, but they are not small either. Team speed is above average, but other teams in the district are extremely fast such as Estacado and Lamesa. The Lobos look to have 11 seniors on the roster, so, again, experience and leadership should be abundant. * Key Players: 1LFN *HUEHU VHQLRU JXDUG DOO GLVWULFW DOO UHJLRQ SSJ USJ DSJ -H྾ (Oliott, 6-2 senior wing (all-district; 6.9 ppg, 3.9 rpg); Kendall Durrett, 5-10 senior guard (6.2 ppg, 75% FT; FRPLQJ R྾ $&/ LQMXU\ -HUHP\ 3DUVOH\ VHQLRU SRVW SSJ USJ 'LVWULFW 1HZFRPHU RI WKH <HDU
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'LVWULFW $QGUHZV /DG\ 0XVWDQJV (2015-16 W-L: 12-19/5-5) * Coach: Brooke Miller (10th year as a head coach; third year as Andrews’ head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 7/3 * 2016 Postseason: L-Fabens, 65-64 (Bi-District) * Key Players: Rylee Diaz, Janey Leach, Rae Johnson
*UHHQZRRG 5DQJHUHWWHV (2015-16 W-L: 26-12/9- 1) * Coach: Quint Anthony (ninth year as a head coach; all years have been at Greenwood) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 9 * 2016 Postseason: Regional Finalist * Outlook: Rangerettes return very experienced group that came one game away from advancing to the state tournament. Cylie Mebane * Key Players: Cylie Mebane, 5-10 senior guard (four-year starter; team captain; selected to play in the 2016 TGCA All-Star game); Natalee Karcher, 5-7 junior guard; three-year starter; two-time TGCA All-State selection); Caity Payne, 5-8 junior guard (District MVP, TABC All-Region, TGCA All-State) * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Amanda Bell (Greenwood 2015) - West Texas A&M University
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* # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 9/3 * 2016 Postseason: W-Vernon, 86-32; W-Midlothian Heritage, 71-39; W-Decatur, 4943; W-Lubbock Estacado, 61-52; L-Levelland, 64-61 * Key Players: Dion Novil, 6-3 senior post; Casey Jeter, 6-4 senior forward; Dylan Isenhower, 6-6 junior guard * FYI: ,Q WKUHH \HDUV DV D KHDG FRDFK *UHJJ 5XŕľśQ KDV PDQDJHG DQ ZLQ ORVV UHFRUG (2015-16 W-L: 30-6/7-1) * Coach: Kurt Richardson WK \HDU DV D KHDG FRDFK ÂżIWK \HDU DV $ELOHQH :\OLHÂśV KHDG FRDFK
* # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 5/1 3RVWVHDVRQ 6WDWH 6HPL¿QDOLVW * Outlook: Plenty of quality shooters, and the roster is stocked with players who can compete. Only real question mark is down low where the Lady Bulldogs lack experience at the post. * Key Players: Skylar Williams, Gabby Zullo, Claire Allen, Lauren Fulenwider, Julia Lovelace * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Averie Mack - Tarleton State University; London Weilert -McMurry University; Brittany Brewer - Texas Tech University; Makaela Mosley - Paris Junior College
%LJ 6SULQJ 6WHHUV (2015-16 W-L: 8-23/2- 6) * Coach: Nicholas Tyerman (made career head-coaching debut last season with Big Spring) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 6/2 * 2016 Postseason: None 2XWORRN %LJ 6SULQJ ORRNV WR ERXQFH EDFN IURP PLVVLQJ WKH SOD\RŕľľV ODVW VHDVRQ ZLWK a team that will rely on a few senior leaders and a large junior and sophomore class. * Key Players: John Ibanez, 6-0 junior shooting guard (team-leader in steals per game); Jeremiah Rushin, 6-3 senior small forward; Jaiden Ludington, 6-foot sophomore point guard; Dimas Garcia, 5-8 junior point guard
%URZQZRRG /DG\ /LRQV (2015-16 W-L: 25-8/6-2) * Coach: Heather Hohertz (eighth year as a head coach; all years have been at Brownwood) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 5/1 * 2016 Postseason: W-Vernon, 65-33; W-Godley, 51-47; W-Stephenville, 48-42; L-Midland Greenwood, 64-35 2XWORRN /DG\ /LRQV KDYH WR ÂżOO WKH YRLG RI IRXU VHQLRUV 7KH ELJJHVW FKDOOHQJH ZLOO be replacing all-time leading scorer and Tarleton State signee Trejouir Wilson. “We ZLOO EH \RXQJ DQG QHHG WR ÂżQG RXU LGHQWLW\ HDUO\ RQ ´ VD\V FRDFK +HDWKHU +RKHUW] ZKR enters her eighth year with a 147-74 win-loss record. * Key Players: 5-7 sophomore Mallory Garcia * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Trejouir Wilson - Tarleton State University; Heaven Walker -Concordia University
6ZHHWZDWHU 0XVWDQJV (2015-16 W-L: 15-12/5- 5) * Coach: Chris Carruthers (made career head-coaching debut last season at Sweetwater) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 3/2 * 2016 Postseason: L-Bushland (Bi-District) * Outlook: Mustangs bid farewell to eight seniors but have three returnees ready to step into bigger roles. Mustangs will be athletic again and rely on Kobe Clark UXQQLQJ WKH ÀRRU WR VHW WKH SDFH * Key Players: Kobe Clark, junior (District Newcomer of the Year); Kiante McCoy, junior (returning starter); Jordan McGee, senior (District 6th Man of the Year); JL Solis, junior; Lowell Williams, senior; Jacoby Hunt, senior )<, 7KH 0XVWDQJV PDGH WKH SOD\R྾V ODVW VHDVRQ IRU WKH ¿UVW WLPH VLQFH
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'LVWULFW %XUNEXUQHWW %XOOGRJV (2015-16 W-L: 22-9/8-1) * Coach: Danny Nix (36th year as a head coach; all years have been at Burkburnett) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 8/4 * 2016 Postseason: W-Stephenville, 69-42; L-Decatur, 61-57 * Outlook: %XUNEXUQHWW UHWXUQV QRW RQO\ IRXU VWDUWHUV EXW ZLOO EHQHÂżW IURP call-ups who last season played on a 25-1 JV squad. “This will be one of the deepest and most athletic teams we have ever had,â€? says coach Danny Nix. Shonne Carter .H\ 3OD\HUV 'DULRQ &KDÂżQ VHQLRU JXDUG SSJ USJ DOO UHgion); Case Caldwell, 5-10 senior point guard (12.1 ppg, 7.1 apg; 1st-team all-district); Shonne Carter, 6-7 senior forward (7.1 ppg, 10.8 rpg, 4.1 bpg; District Newcomer of the Year); Jalen White, 6-5 junior guard (7.1 ppg, 5.1 rpg) * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Elijah Strickland (Burkburnett 2014) - Oklahoma Christian University * FYI: Burkburnett and Wichita Falls Hirschi are building quite the rivalry. There are always about 2,000 fans packing either school’s gym, and at least one of the schools has managed to win a district title in each of the past 10 seasons.
:LFKLWD )DOOV +LUVFKL +XVNLHV (2015-16 W-L: 23-12/7-2) * Coach: Donald Hedge (23rd year as a head coach; 12th year as Hirschi’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 6/3 3RVWVHDVRQ /RVW LQ 5HJLRQDO 4XDUWHUÂżQDOV 2XWORRN Âł7KLV \HDUÂśV JRDOV DUH QR GLŕľľHUHQW WKDQ DQ\ RWKHU \HDU LQ +XVNLHODQG ´ VD\V FRDFK Donald Hedge. “Our goal is to win district and then qualify for the state tournament.â€? Several experienced returnees should bolster Hirschi’s chances. A nice inside/outside punch with Trea Jones (6-3 senior) and Ezekiel Holmes (6-4 junior) should provide balanced scoring. “If we can defend and rebound at a high level, this team could be as good as any other in the state,â€? Hedge claims. * Key Players: Trae Jones, 6-3 senior (D-1 recruit; one of the top shooters in Texas); Ezekiel Holmes, 6-4 junior; Mark Harrell, 5-11 junior (one of the best ball handlers in Class 4A); JavenBanks, 6-2 junior * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Marcus Foster - Creighton University; Sayon Rhodes - University of Dallas; Sheldon Carter – Iowa Wesleyan University; Richard Ross - Old Dominion University (now playing professionally in Europe)
'LVWULFW .HQQHGDOH :LOGFDWV (2015-16 W-L: 23-12/7-2) * Coach: Donald Hedge (23rd year as a head coach; 12th year as Hirschi’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 3/6 3RVWVHDVRQ /RVW LQ 5HJLRQDO 4XDUWHUÂżQDOV 2XWORRN Âł7KLV \HDUÂśV JRDOV DUH QR GLŕľľHUHQW WKDQ DQ\ RWKHU \HDU LQ +XVNLHODQG ´ VD\F FRDFK Donald Hedge. “Our goal is to win district and then qualify for the state tournament.â€? Several experienced returnees should bolster Hirschi’s chances. A nice inside/outside punch with Trea Jones (6-3 senior) and Ezekiel Holmes (6-4 junior) should provide balanced scoring. “If we can defend and rebound at a high level, this team could be as good as any other in the state,â€? Hedge claims. * Key Players: Trae Jones, 6-3 senior; D-1 recruit; one of the top shooters in Texas); Ezekiel Holmes, 6-4 junior; Mark Harrell, 5-11 junior (one of the best ball handlers in class 4A); Javen Banks, 6-2 junior * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Marcus Foster - Creighton University; Sayon Rhodes - University of Dallas; Sheldon Carter – Iowa Wesleyan University; Richard Ross - Old Dominion University (now playing professionally in Europe)
'LVWULFW *RGOH\ /DG\ &DWV (2015-16 W-L: 29-7/9-1) * Coach: Mark Chauveaux (20th year as a head coach; 18th year as Godley’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 6/4 * 2016 Postseason: W-Castleberry; L-Brownwood * Key Players: Makaila Tyer, 5-5 senior guard (2x TABC, TGCA All-State selection); Jaycee Pannell, 5-10 senior forward (2016 TGCA All-State selection); Tori Shoemaker, 6-3 senior post (2016 TGCA All-State selection; move-in from Lometa); Kaylee White, 5-6 junior guard (2016 TABC All-Region selection); Haylee Robertson, 5-7 senior guard (injured all of 2015-16 season) * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Leanna James (Godley 2015) - Midwestern State University; Maci Forsythe (Godley 2016) – University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
0LGORWKLDQ +HULWDJH -DJXDUV (2015-16 W-L: 25-7/9- 1) * Coach: Andy Slye (made career head-coaching debut last season at Midlothian Heritage) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 12/5 * 2016 Postseason: W-Lake Worth, 70-57; L-Abilene Wylie, 71-39 * Outlook: Everyone returns from a successful campaign that marked Andy Slye’s debut as a head coach. “Last year we competed with sophomores and juniors,â€? Slye says. “This year we will have senior leadership. The addition of a junior point guard will help Jackson McLaughlin tremendously.â€? .H\ 3OD\HUV -DFNVRQ 0F/DXJKLQ VHQLRU SRLQW JXDUG $ 2ŕľľHQVLYH 3OD\HU RI WKH <HDU 6HWK *ROGHQ VHQLRU VKRRWLQJ JXDUG ÂżUVW WHDP DOO GLVWULFW -DUHQ 6KHDG VHQLRU VPDOO IRUZDUG (2 nd-team all-district); Michael Holland, 6-3 senior (1st-team all-district); Steven Wallace, 6-5 senior (7-4A Newcomer of the Year) * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Brandon Klor (Midlothian High School) - St. Thomas University; Lance Tipton (Midlothian High School) – Southwestern Assemblies of God University )<, ,Q RQO\ LWV ÂżUVW \HDU DV D VFKRRO 0LGORWKLDQ +HULWDJH VKDUHG WKH GLVWULFW FURZQ ZLWK .HQQHGDOH DQG WKHQ SURFHHGHG WR ZLQ D SOD\Rŕľľ JDPH EHIRUH JHWWLQJ VHQW KRPH LQ WKH VHFRQG URXQG 7KH VHQLRUV FRXOG KDYH RSWHG Âą SULRU WR last season – to attend Midlothian High School as a junior, but elected instead to build a tradition from scratch.
0LGORWKLDQ +HULWDJH -DJXDUV (2015-16 W-L: 8-24/4-6) * Coach: Jason Hodges (fourth year as a head coach; second year as Heritage’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 8/5 * 2016 Postseason: L-Bridgeport, 51-32 (Bi-District) * Outlook: Heritage will begin its second year as a varsity school and will WU\ WR PDNH WKH SOD\R྾V LQ RQO\ LWV ¿UVW \HDU DV D UHJXODU VHQLRU KLJK 7KH Emma Arnold -DJXDUV UHWXUQ HLJKW OHWWHUPHQ LQFOXGLQJ DOO ¿YH VWDUWHUV * Key Players: Allie Smith, 5-8 senior guard (10.2 ppg); Emma Arnold, 5-7 junior guard (10.1 ppg); Saige Klor, 5-9 sophomore forward (led team in rebounds, steals and GHÀHFWLRQV ODVW VHDVRQ %ULWWLQH\ *DUGQHU MXQLRU SRLQW JXDUG OHG WHDP LQ DVVLVWV ODVW VHDVRQ Karena Tipton, 6-3 sophomore post (lead team in blocks)
6WHSKHQYLOOH +RQH\EHHV (2015-16 W-L: 17-17/5-3) * Coach: Alan Thorpe (29th year as a head coach; 17 th year as Stephenville’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 5/0 3RVWVHDVRQ 5HJLRQDO 4XDUWHUÂżQDOLVW * Outlook: “We should have a very quick and aggressive team,â€? says coach Alan Thorpe. * Key Players: Payton Wall, 5-8 junior forward; Jaycee Morton, 5-9 sophomore forward; Ebony Green, 5-7 senior guard
6WHSKHQYLOOH <HOORZ -DFNHWV (2015-16 W-L: 10-23/2- 6) * Coach: Bill Brooks (second year as Stephenville’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 4/2 3RVWVHDVRQ /RVW LQ ¿UVW URXQG * Outlook: All returnees logged prime-time minutes with the varsity last season. Combine that experience with a strong junior class, and you have a Yellow Jackets squad that is focused on LPSURYLQJ XSRQ ODVW VHDVRQœV ¿UVW URXQG SRVWVHDVRQ H[LW * Key Players: Coby Vandenberg, 6-5 post (team’s leading scorer); Cameron Frazier, 6-1 guard (led team in FG percentage); Mason Holstein, 6-0 guard (led team in steals); Easton Jones, 6-0 guard (sharpshooter) * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Malik Taylor – University of Texas of the Permian Basin
:D[DKDFKLH /LIH 0XVWDQJV (2015-16 W-L: 35-4/14-0) * Coach: Eddie Berumen (19th year as a head coach; ninth year as Waxahachie’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 6/3 3RVWVHDVRQ : *OHQ 5RVH : +HQULHWWD : 3HDVWHU : 'DLQJHU¿HOG 54-40; L-Van Alstyne, 53-42 * Key Players: Joshua Sanders, junior (all-state, all-region; District 12-3A MVP); Daniel Nguyen, senior (1st-team all-district); Robin White, junior (2nd-team all-district); Justin Nimmer, junior (District 12-3A 6th Man of the Year) * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Kensen Vaughan – Olivet Nazarene University; Karrey Sanders – Southwestern University; Neal Johnson – Milligan College
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'LVWULFW $UJ\OH (DJOHV (2015-16 W-L: 27-5/10- 0) * Coach: Russell Perkins (23rd year as a head coach; third year as Argyle’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 9/3 * 2016 Postseason: W-North Hills Prep, 60-46; L-Wilmer-Hutchins, 45-40 * Key Players: Nathan Priddy, 6-1 senior point guard; David Davis, 6-3 senior shooting guard; Jon Harding, 6-7 senior post; Christian Splain, 6-2 senior forward * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Jonathan Davis – Baylor University
.UXP /DG\ &DWV (2015-16 W-L: 17-17/5- 5) * Coach: Lana Degelia (19th year as a head coach; 15 th year as Krum’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 4/2 * 2016 Postseason: Lost in second round. * Key Players: Taylor Schertz, Rhett Robinson, Alyssa Walker * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Rachel Wallace
6DQJHU ,QGLDQV (2015-16 W-L: 30-5/8-2) &RDFK 7UDF\ 6\NHV ÂżIWK \HDU DV D KHDG FRDFK VHFRQG \HDU DV Sanger’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 5/2 * 2016 Postseason: W-Uplift North Hills Prep, 67-25; W-Princeton, 44-26; L-Lincoln, 65-43 * Outlook: “We lost a lot of height last year,â€? says coach Tracy Maci Turkoly Sykes, “but I am expecting our team to be quicker. With this quickness, I am planning on them to step up the defensive pressure.â€? * Key Players: Maci Turkoly, 5-8 junior forward (12 ppg); Breanna Henderson, 5-8 senior forward; (7 ppg, 6 rpg); Brooke Rollins, 5-5 sophomore point guard (team-leading 73.2 FT%); Allye Morrow, 5-8 junior forward; Taylor Shepard, 5-7 senior forward * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Carissa Spiker (Sanger 2016) – The University of Texas at Tyler; Brooke Lewis (Sanger 2016) - Henderson St. University
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* # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 2/1 * 2016 Postseason: W-Anna; W-Celina; L-Lincoln (eventual state champ) 2XWORRN 7HDP ZLOO EH GHHS DJDLQ ZLWK VHQLRUV 2WKD 0RྜWW ,œ.HLO 6WURQJ 9Lœ$LUH 5DQGOH Payne and Jalen Kelly leading the way. Last season’s all-state point guard Melvin Joiner is gone, but the team is better at shooting beyond the arc and will, like last season, be very strong on defense. There may be no superstars, but the Cowboys play well as a team. .H\ 3OD\HUV 2WKD 0RྜWW VHQLRU VPDOO IRUZDUG ,œ.HLO 6WURQJ VHQLRU SRLQW JXDUG Vi’Aire Randle Payne, 6-3 senior wing; Jalen Kelly, senior point guard; Malek Butler, 6-0 junior wing; Kyle Hill, 6-2 junior wing; Dante Stearns, 6-5 junior post * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Jeremy Combs – University of North Texas; Lee Lincoln - Jarvis Christian College; Desmond Kennedy - Cedar Valley College; Aaron Walton 5LFKODQG &ROOHJH 'Hœ7DULXV %URZQ 0RXQWDLQ 9LHZ &ROOHJH 1DWH :KLWH (DVW¿HOG &ROOHJH .HHQDQ 'L[RQ (DVW¿HOG &ROOHJH
'DOODV /LQFROQ 7LJHUV (2015-16 W-L: 24-14) * Coach: Cedric Patterson (fourth year as Lincoln’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 4/7 * 2016 Postseason: 4A State Champions * Key Players: Kortrijk Miles, 6-5 senior (2016 TABC All-State selection); Kennedy Milton, 6-2 junior (state tournament all-tourney team; 11-4A Sophomore of the Year); Lamarsay Austin, 5-6 junior (11-4A Defensive Player of the Year) * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Eric Neal – The University of Texas at Arlington; Mark Jonson - Wiley College; Jabari Richardson - East Texas Baptist University
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(2015-16 W-L: 13-13/2-8) * Coach: Harrison Hamm (23rd year as a head coach; second year as Pinkston’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 3/3 * 2016 Postseason: None * Outlook: The Vikings return two major sleepers – three-year starter Larry Rusk, a 5-11 senior, and Kendrick Williams, a 6-4 senior guard (a tireless worker in the Kendrick Williams classroom and on the court). Senior guards T.J. Argusta & Harrington Hamm are also projected to play integral roles. * Returning Starters: Larry Rusk, 5-11 senior, (2014 District Freshman of the Year; 2x 1st-team all-district selection); Kendrick Williams, 6-4 senior (2016 1st-team all-district selection); T. J. Argusta, 6-0 senior *Other Key Players: Harrington Hamm, 6-0 senior; Quavon Washington, 6-3 senior; Donovan Johnson, 5-10 senior; Reggie Evans, 5-10 senior; Antwonne Wright, 6-2 junior; Jesus Pecina, 6-1 junior; Datorian Jenkins, 5-6 sophomore * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: David Gaut - Ecclesia College; Wayne Perry - Mountain View College
'LVWULFW 3ULQFHWRQ 3DQWKHUV (2015-16 W-L: 20-11) * Coach: Eric Lockman (second year as Princeton’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 5/2 * 2016 Postseason: L-Wilmer Hutchison (Bi-District) 2XWORRN )LYH UHWXUQLQJ SOD\HUV ZLWK D ORW RI H[SHULHQFH DQG ¿YH SOD\HUV PRYLQJ XS IURP WKH -9 VKRXOG SXVK 3ULQFHWRQ EDFN LQWR WKH SOD\R྾V * Key Players: Torres, 6-6 senior center (15 ppg, 6 rpg, 1.2 bpg; 1 st -team all-district); Stevan Molina, 6-1 senior guard (6.2 rpg; 2 nd -team all-defensive selection) * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Derek Lockman - Glendale Community College (California)
'LVWULFW &UDQGDOO 3LUDWHV (2015-16 W-L: 18-13/5-3) * Coach: Stan Short (17th year as a head coach; all years as Crandall’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 5/1 3RVWVHDVRQ /RVW LQ ¿UVW URXQG * Outlook: Crandall returns Evan Ghormley, Boston Bragg, Alex Carter, Mike Miller and Clay 3DWWHUVRQ IURP ODVW VHDVRQœV SOD\R྾ URVWHU 7KH 3LUDWHV ZLOO XVH WKHLU OHQJWK LQVLGH SOD\ DQG VKRRWLQJ ability to compete for the Jolly Roger in 2016-17. * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Garrett Hall (Crandall 2016) - East Texas Baptist University *FYI: For seven consecutive seasons Crandall has had one player per year go on to play college ball. 7KH 3LUDWHV KDYH PDGH WKH SOD\R྾V HLJKWK FRQVHFXWLYH VHDVRQV DQG LQ QLQH RI WKH ODVW FDPSDLJQV WKH\ KDYH ZRQ GLVWULFW WLWOHV 7KH\ VKDUHG WKH GLVWULFW FURZQ WKH RQH \HDU WKH\ PLVVHG WKH SOD\R྾V
4XLQODQ )RUG 3DQWKHUV * Coach: Paul Phlieger (24th year as a head coach; 18th year as Quinlan Ford’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 6/3 * Key Players: Preston House, a junior; Chase Baker, a senior
.DXIPDQ /LRQV (2015-16 W-L: 7-24/2- 7) * Coach: Matt McLaughlin * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 6/4 * 2016 Postseason: L-Brownsboro (Bi-District) * Outlook: “We will be returning a good group of veteran players and adding some solid young newcomers,� says coach Matt McLaughlin. * Key Players: Spencer Davis, senior; Andrew Rocha, junior; Trey Collier, sophomore; Will Sisson, senior; Dylan Gunter, sophomore
'LVWULFW &DQWRQ (DJOHWWHV (2015-16 W-L: 25-9/7- 1) * Coach: Randy Henderson * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 6/3 * 2016 Postseason: W-Mabank, 43-42; W-Longview Spring Hill, 45-40; L-Bullard, 50-46 2XWORRN &DQWRQ JUDGXDWHG ¿YH VHQLRUV LQFOXGLQJ OHDGLQJ VFRUHU DQG UHERXQGHU /LOO\ Nelson. Canton’s 2016 district-champion JV squad will, however, provide ample talent to ¿OO WKRVH YDFDQFLHV )LYH VRSKRPRUHV ZLOO EH DPRQJ &DQWRQœV WRS HLJKW URWDWLRQ &DQWRQ coach Randy Henderson begins the season with a career mark of 353-102. * Key Players: Taylor Tidwell, senior guard; Courtney Roberts, senior guard; Emily Watson, a junior; Kenley Nixon, sophomore guard; Mattie Tullos, sophomore forward; Hannah Manry, sophomore forward
5DLQV /DG\ &DWV (2015-16 W-L: 16-15) Coach: Cody Christenberry * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 5/3 * 2016 Postseason: W-Crandall; L-Bullard * Outlook: Rains returns last season's leader in points and assists, as well as a core group of juniors.“While we will be relatively young across the board, we look to build on last year’s success, and have the chance to be an even better team,� says coach Cody Christenberry. * Key Players: Kenna Kellam, senior; Autumn Terry, junior; Vivian Bradshaw, junior; DezaRay Duarte,junior; Aubrey Gowin, junior; McKenna Hildebrandt, sophomore * FYI: The Lady Cats give themselves nicknames followed by the word Potato. This is their way of poking one of their assistant coaches, who has a phobia for words beginning with the letter “P.� For example, there is “Captain Potato,� and last year’s “Princess Potato� -- a moniker provided to a player who had won distinction as “Miss Rains County.�
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* # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 4/1 * 2016 Postseason: L-Van, 59-54 (Bi-District) * Outlook: Guard play will be a strength for an inexperienced squad that will need to gel in a hurry. * Key Players: Jordan Thomas, 5-11 senior point guard (1st-team all-district); Cole Plunkett, 6-0 senior guard; Jace Capehart, 5-11 senior guard; Caleb Dally, 5-8 sophomore guard * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Dalton Burleson (Mabank 2015) - East Texas Baptist University
'LVWULFW 3DULV :LOGFDWV (2015-16 W-L: 33-3/10- 0) * Coach: Billy Mack Steed (22nd year as a head coach; 10 th year as Paris’ head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 3/2 * 2016 Postseason: W-Spring Hill, 77-38; W-Canton, 87-47; W-Liberty Eylau, 86-67; L-Lincoln,73- 66 * Outlook: Paris should excel around the perimeter but lost its three best defenders and two leading rebounders so will be challenged to repeat as district champ. Paris coach Billy Mack Steed sports a career record of 476-172 and has gone 245-54 while at Paris. .H\ 3OD\HUV -DORQ 3LSNLQV VHQLRU JXDUG 'LVWULFW 2྾HQVLYH 3OD\HU RI WKH <HDU ¿UVW WHDP $OO 5HG 5LYHU 9DOOH\ VHOHFWLRQ D PLG PDMRU UHFUXLW -RVK 5RELQVRQ MXQLRU JXDUG (2016 District Newcomer of the Year) * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Seljah Johnson (Paris 2015) - Collin County Community College; Jared Embry (Paris 2016) - Paris Junior College; Jordan Embry (Paris 2016) - Paris Junior College
1RUWK /DPDU 3DQWKHUHWWHV (2015-16 W-L: 19-12) * Coach: Brett Harp (13th year as a head coach; second year as North Lamar’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 4/3 * 2016 Postseason: L-Gilmer (Bi-District) * Outlook: Despite three returning starters, coach Brett Harp says “We will have a GLŕľľHUHQW VW\OH WHDP SOD\ DQG SKLORVRSK\ IURP ODVW VHDVRQ ÂŤ :H KRSH WR XVH RXU VSHHG DQG DWKOHWLFLVP WR RXU DGYDQWDJH RŕľľHQVLYHO\ DQG GHIHQVLYHO\ ´ * Key Players: Madison Morrison, senior point guard; Bailey Nickerson, senior guard/ forward; Sydnee Prunty, senior forward; Katee Garrett, senior guard; Mikayla Figueroa, sophomore guard
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1RUWK /DPDU 3DQWKHUV (2015-16 W-L: 23-12/6-4) * Coach: Homer Garner (17th year as a head coach; 10 th year as North Lamar’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 6/2 3RVWVHDVRQ /RVW WR 7ULSOH $ $FDGHP\ LQ 5HJLRQDO 6HPLÂżQDOV * Outlook: “If we can avoid injuries from two-sport athletes playing football, we can be a very competitive bunch,â€? says coach Homer Garner. .H\ 3OD\HUV 0HQGHUL] *UD\ VHQLRU ODVW VHDVRQÂśV OHDG JXDUG OHDGHUVKLS DQG Ă€RRU SUHVHQFH VKRXOG FDUU\ WKH 3DQWKHUV -DNH 6WHZDUW VHQLRU ÂżQLVKHG ODVW VHDVRQ SOD\LQJ KLV EHVW EDVNHWEDOO KLV LQWHULRU SUHVHQFH VKRXOG SD\ GLYLGHQGV 7\OHU +LOO MXQLRU ÂżOOHG VL[WK PDQ UROH ODVW VHDVRQ DQ DWKOHWLF SOD\HU ZLWK FRXUW VDYY\ DQG D WRQ RI XSVLGH ZLOO EH DVNHG WR ÂżOO WKH RŕľľHQVLYH void of squad’s departed seniors)
3LWWVEXUJ 3LUDWHV (2015-16 W-L: 15-14/3- 7) * Coach: Justin Bryson (second year as Pittsburg’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 7/3 * Outlook: Pittsburg returns a solid group of seniors and are adding key players from a JV squad that enjoyed 2015-16 success and a freshman team that won district. * Key Players: Dejour Dowell, senior wing; Deldric Shields, senior wing; Edward Hill, senior post
/LEHUW\ (\ODX /HRSDUGV (2015-16 W-L: 18-13/4-6) * Coach: Marlon Byrdsong * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 6/2 * 2016 Postseason: Lost in third round to Paris. * Outlook: The Leopards bid farewell to three starters, but coach Marlon Byrdsong feels there is still enough in the gas tank to make it back to regionals. * Key Players: Dominique Williams, 5-8 sophomore point guard; Decorrian Phillips, 6-1 junior shooting guard * Other Key Players: Ajon Gray, 6-6 junior post; Orion Williams, 6-4 junior post; Trey Simpson, 6-1 senior forward; Anthony Cunningham, 5-11 senior shooting guard &RDFKÂśV 3OD\HUV &RPSHWLQJ &ROOHJLDWHO\ -DPDO 0D\ÂżHOG *UDFHODQG 8QLYHUVLW\ %UDQGRQ +DUSHU - Rivercrest Community College/Minnesota
/LEHUW\ (\ODX /HRSDUG (2015-16 W-L: 23-8/9- 1) * Coach: Aquanetta Watson (sixth year as a head coach; fourth year as Liberty-Eylau’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 3/2 * 2016 Postseason: L-Longview Springhill, 50-49 (Bi-District) * Outlook: Liberty-Eylau coach Aquanetta Watson says her squad still feels the sting of losing D QDLO ELWHU WR /RQJYLHZ 6SULQJKLOO LQ WKH SOD\RŕľľV Âł7KLV VHDVRQ ZH KDYH VRPH XQÂżQLVKHG business,â€? she says. “We are hungry and ready to make a deeper run.â€? * Key Players: Taylor Crabtree, 5-6 junior guard (1st-team all-district); Ta’oni Reynolds, 5-5 sophomore guard (2nd-team all-district) * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Lekena Dunn (Liberty-Eylau 2016) - Labette Community College; Chelsea Fagan (Liberty-Eylau 2016) - Philander Smith College * FYI: At the beginning of the 2013-14 season, long-time Liberty-Eylau coach Raydean Wheeler SDVVHG DZD\ DIWHU VXŕľľHULQJ D KHDUW DWWDFN :KHHOHU KDG \HDUV EHIRUH FRDFKHG DQG PHQWRUHG /LEHUW\ (\ODXÂśV FXUUHQW FRDFK $TXDQHWWD :DWVRQ Âł+H ZDV OLNH D IDWKHU ÂżJXUH WR PH ´ :DWVRQ VD\V “We encountered a rough season that year (of his passing) and went 2-19 overall. It was truly a rebuilding year, but we dedicated that season and the ones to come to coach Wheeler.â€? Since then, Liberty-Eylau has gotten gradually better. “Last season we were district champs,â€? Watson says, “and I wept at the thought of knowing that he was watching down on us and that we had made him proud and did exactly what he would’ve wanted us to do. This year we want to make him even PRUH SURXG DQG JR XQGHIHDWHG LQ GLVWULFW DQG KRSHIXOO\ PDNH D GHHSHU SOD\Rŕľľ UXQ ´
'LVWULFW %XOODUG /DG\ 3DQWKHUV (2015-16 W-L: 31-7/10- 1) * Coach: Barry Gill (25th year as a head coach; sixth year as Bullard’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 4/4 3RVWVHDVRQ /RVW WR 'DOODV /LQFROQ LQ 5HJLRQDO 6HPLÂżQDOV * Outlook: “With four returning starters and a lot of experience coming back, we are excited about our upcoming season,â€? says coach Barry Gill. * Key Players: Sydney Foster, 5-8 sophomore (District Newcomer of the Year); Allie Kirgan, 6-1 junior; Hannah Lloyd, senior (1st-team all-district, TABC All-Region); Abby Story, 5-4 senior (1st-team all-district); Lauren Zachry, 5-8 senior (2nd-team all-district) * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Lexi Kirgan - Abilene Christian University; Minta Spears -Vanderbilt University; Lexi Abercrombie - Austin College
6SULQJ +LOO 3DQWKHUV (2015-16 W-L: 15-15/4-6) * Coach: Tim Ender (22nd year as a head coach; 4th year as Spring Hill’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen: 5 * 2016 Postseason: L-Paris (Bi-District) * Outlook: “We are looking to win district,� says coach Tim Ender. “I have a young team, and they are hungry for a championship.� * Key Players: Blake Zielinger, 6-2 guard; Kyren Miller, 6-0 point guard (2016 District Newcomer of the Year; has gotten a little bigger and stronger since his freshman campaign and is expected to assume a leadership role); Ronnie Fritz, 6-6 center; Zack Hughes, 6-3 guard; Jarod Blake, 5-11 guard; Tyler Carron, 6-4 guard
7\OHU &KDSHO +LOO /DG\ %XOOGRJV (2015-16 W-L: 26-11/6- 4) * Coach: Jeremy Durham (15th year as a head coach; eighth year as Chapel Hill’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 5/3 * 2016 Postseason: W-Texarkana Pleasant Grove; W-Brownsboro; L-Gilmer * Outlook: “We will be very small, but very skilled and athletic,� Mykaela Alfred says coach Jeremy Durham. * Key Players: Kyia Moore, 5-9 senior guard (unanimous all-district selection; 7.3 ppg, 6.2 apg, 8.1 rpg); Mykaela Alfred, 5-3 senior guard (unanimous all-district selection; TABC All-Region team; 15.6 ppg, 3.7 spg, 3.2 apg); April Walker, 5-9 senior post (all-district selection; 7.4 ppg, 6.9 rpg)
'LVWULFW 7DWXP (DJOHV (2015-16 W-L: 30-3/8- 0) * Coach: Patricia Nelson (16th year as a head coach; 12 th year as Tatum’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 6/3 * 2016 Postseason: W-Jasper, 81-29; W-Madisonville, 46-41; W-Diboll, 44-42; W-Cleveland, 48-44; L-Waco La Vega, 58-32. * Outlook: “This team will have team speed, great ball handlers Bri Mitchell and good shooters,� says coach Patricia Nelson, who has posted a 266-72 record while at Tatum and an even more impressive district slate of 104-12. * Key Players: BriAnna Mitchell, junior guard (22.8 ppg, 2.4 rpg, 6 spg, 6.4 apg); Jada Shans, junior guard (12 ppg, 7 rpg, 5 spg, 2.4 apg); Destiny Hicks, senior guard (6.4 ppg, 5.2 rpg, 4 spg, 6 apg)
'LVWULFW &KLQD 6SULQJ &RXJDUV (2015-16 W-L: 13-15/5- 5) Coach: David Ellis (third year as a head coach; all years have been at China Spring) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 10/5 * 2016 Postseason: L-Mexia, 59-44 (Bi-District) 2XWORRN &RXJDUV DUH ORRNLQJ WR LPSURYH XSRQ D WKLUG SODFH ÂżQLVK LQ D WRXJK GLVWULFW :LOO KDYH allstarters returning and will look to challenge district favorites Connally and La Vega. * Key Players: Tyrick James, 6-3 junior forward (averaged a double-double: 14 ppg/10 rpg in district play; named District 17 Sophomore Newcomer of the Year; a Super-Centex honorable mention); Brett Cain, 6-6 senior forward (solid post player with deft touch around the elbow; 1st-team all-district); Antwan Stephens, 5-7 sophomore (District 17 Freshman Newcomer of the Year; Super Centex honorable mention; led the Cougars in scoring, steals and assists as a freshman); Cutter Haigood, 6-0 senior (anchors the team defensively; 2nd-team all-district selection; ranked second on team in steals, assists); Brady Collard, 6-5 junior (injured most of last season EXW ORRNV WR KHOS RQ WKH ERDUGV DQG RŕľľHQVLYHO\ LQ WKH EORFNV &DPHURQ -HQNLQV MXQLRU DOO GLVWULFW VHOHFWLRQ KDV DQ XQFDQQ\ DELOLW\ WR ÂżQLVK DW WKH ULP &KULVWLDQ 7UXPDQ VHQLRU (all-district selection; has a motor and can drive, dish or hit from the outside). * FYI: In honor of this generation's infatuation with "killer crossovers" and "ankle-breaking" dribbling, the players have set up a "bone yard" in the locker room for those who get their own ankles "broken" during practice. It has become a source of great fun and bonding. The player with the most bones collected throughout the year earns a special prize.
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(2015-16 W-L: 18-11/5-5) * Coach: Kristi Mize (10th year as a varsity coach; seventh year as China Spring’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 6/5 3RVWVHDVRQ /RVW LQ ¿UVW URXQG 2XWORRN ³:H ZLOO EH H[SHULHQFHG IRU WKH ¿UVW WLPH LQ VHYHUDO \HDUV ´ VD\V FRDFK .ULVWL 0L]H $OO ¿YH VWDUWHUV ¹ IRXU MXQLRUV DQG D VRSKRPRUH DUH EDFN ³7KH JLUOV KDYH GRQH D ORW RI R྾VHDson work, and they are excited to begin the season,� Mize says. * Key Players: Alex Perkins, point guard; Abbie Snyder, shooting guard; Gabby Cleveland, forward; Taylor Webb, forward; Jordan White, forward * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Re’Elle Miller – The University of Texas at Tyler
5RELQVRQ 5RFNHWV (2015-16 W-L: 3-28/0-10) * Coach: Matt Hurst (second year as Robinson’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 8/4 * Outlook: Rockets return almost all of a very young team; should build on the experience gained last season to turn out more wins. * Key Players: Landon Graham, senior post; Cashon Williams, junior post; Kayne Follender, sophomore post; Isaiah Montgomery, sophomore guard (2015-16 W-L: 13-15/2- 8) * Coach: Marty Garcia (21st year as a head coach; second year as Robinson’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen: 6 * Key Players: Mallory McNew (1st-team all-district) and Caitlin Davis (2nd-team all-district).
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:DFR &RQQDOO\ /DG\ &DGHWV (2015-16 W-L: 34-5/7-3) * Coach: Taylor Sims (fourth season as Connally’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 8/3 3RVWVHDVRQ : )DLU¿HOG / 'LEROO 2XWORRN 7KH /DG\ &DGHWV DUH FRPLQJ R྾ WKHLU EHVW VHDVRQ LQ VFKRRO KLVWRU\ 7KH\ ¿QLVKHG VHFRQG LQ GLVWULFW WKRXJK DQG H[LWHG WKH SOD\R྾V LQ WKH VHFRQG URXQG VR ZLOO EH ORRNLQJ WR LPSURYH XSRQ WKRVH SODWLWXGHV WKLV WLPH around. This squad should be coach Taylor Sims’ quickest, and she feels team speed could very well be the key IDFWRU LQ KHU VTXDG PDNLQJ D GHHS UXQ ³:H ZLOO QHHG WR VWD\ KHDOWK\ DQG JDLQ VRPH FRQ¿GHQFH HDUO\ RQ EXW , OLNH where we’re at,� she says. Sims enters the fall with a Connally win-loss ledger of 68-36. * Key Players: TT Sanders, a senior (averaged a double-double last season; 23.4 ppg, 21.9 rpg; 2016 District 2྾HQVLYH 3OD\HU RI WKH <HDU DOO VWDWH VHOHFWLRQ KDV EHHQ QDPHG WR WKH SUHVHDVRQ 0F'RQDOGœV $OO $PHULFD WHDP Cierra Stewart, a junior (2016 all-district selection; will utilize her speed and quickness to guard opposing team’s best player); Heaven Lang-Tucker, a sophomore (2016 all-district selection) * Other Key Contributors: seniors Hanna Brown, Keiana Williams, Wilasya Durham; juniors Malaika Lee, Cha’Merrion McCray, Alasia Freeman-Rollins, Dyzni Parr; sophomore Aliyah McKoy; freshman Miannah Little. * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: NiCosha Nelms (Teague 2014) - McLennan Community College; Ahlana Lofton (Connally 2016) – The University of Oklahoma )<, 7KH /DG\ &DGHWV KDYH PDGH WKH SOD\R྾V WKH SDVW WZR VHDVRQV %HIRUH WKDW WKH ODVW SOD\R྾ DSSHDUDQFH KDG EHHQ LQ
:DFR /D 9HJD 3LUDWHV (2015-16 W-L: 17-9/10-0) &RDFK 'DYLG 'UDIDKO WK \HDU DV D KHDG FRDFK ÂżIWK \HDU DV /D 9HJDÂśV KHDG FRDFK * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 7/4 * 2016 Postseason: W-Groesbeck, 57-48; L-Diboll, 88-78 * Outlook: Three-time defending district champ will have to replace a three-year starter at point guard, and that won’t be easy. “A lot depends on who can make it out of football and avoid injuries,â€? says coach David Drafahl. “We will be tall, fast and athletic.â€? Drafahl’s four-year record at La Vega is 71-46. * Key Players: Kedrick James, 6-5 forward/center; Stephen Loadholt, 6-5 guard/forward; DeAndre Resse, 6-3 forward; Amani Gibson, 6-2 guard * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Cameron Jackson (La Vega 2014) - McMurry University; Amariye Blunson (La Vega 2016) - Cedar Valley College
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* # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 8/4 * 2016 Postseason: W-Wills Point, 68-63; L-Paris North Lamar, 78-60 * Outlook: Three players who last season garnered all-district honors – including defensive-player- ofthe-year recognition – have now graduated. But six sophomores from last season have now matured into players expected to nevertheless position the Hornets for a run at a district title. * Key Players: Miles Koehler, 5-9 junior guard (2016 District MVP, 2016 TABC All-Region; 16.7 ppg, 1.9 apg, 2.8 rpg, 2.1 spg; Gary Lyons, 6-3 junior guard (2016 1st-team all-district; 9.7 ppg, 2.7 apg, 6.3 rpg, 2.5 spg); Chris Taylor, 5-6 junior point guard (2016 2nd-team all-district; 5.4 ppg, 4.1 apg, 3.0 rpg, 2.2 spg); Javiry Bowman, 5-6 junior guard (2016 2nd-team all-district selection; 10.1 ppg, 1.6 apg, 1.5 rpg, 1.5 spg); Jabrile Richardson, 6-3 senior post (7.0 ppg, 2.8 rpg); Xavius Fulton, 5-11 junior guard (2016 honorable-mention all-district; 4.0 ppg, 2.0 rpg)
)DLUÂżHOG (DJOHV (2015-16 W-L: 16-11/4-4) &RDFK -RH\ :RUOH\ WK \HDU DV )DLUÂżHOGÂśV KHDG FRDFK * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 6/3 * 2016 Postseason: L-Waco Connally (Bi-District) * Key Players: Tarrance Rischer, EJ Ransom, Jailyn Tatum, Jace Oliver, Akeem Jackson, Cam Ransom
0DGLVRQYLOOH 0XVWDQJV (2015-16 W-L: 23-11/6- 2) * Coach: Shana Taylor (11th year as Madisonville’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 10/5 * 2016 Postseason: W-China Spring, 51-31; L-Tatum, 46-41 * Outlook: “I expect this season to culminate in great things,� says coach Shana Taylor, whose roster includes eight seniors. “This is the best collection of ladies that I have coached since we made the state tournament in 2010.� Tra’dayja Smith * Key Players: Tra’dayja Smith, senior point guard (D-I recruit); Lexi Leveston, senior post * Other Major Contributors: senior guard Tyana Brown, junior Shakayla Burns * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Lisa Nealey (Madisonville 2012) - Wiley College; LaNeique Nealey (Madisonville 2014) - Angelina College
3DOHVWLQH /DG\FDWV (2015-16 W-L: 14-18) * Coach: Rodney Ross (15th year as a head coach; second year as Palestine’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 6/3 * 2016 Postseason: L-La Vega (Bi-District) * Key Players: Destiny Mathews, 5-11 sophomore power forward (District Newcomer of the Year); Jalia Cook, 5-8 junior shooting guard (1st-team all-district); Dominique Lacy, 5-9 junior (honorable-mention all-district); Sydney Gallina, a senior * FYI: Rodney Ross is coaching girls basketball after 10 years as a head boys basketball coach. He is ORRNLQJ WR ZLQ JDPHV WKLV VHDVRQ IRU WKH ¿UVW WLPH LQ \HDUV
3DOHVWLQH :LOGFDWV (2015-16 W-L: 12-16/2-6) * Coach: J.J. Johnson (12th year as a head coach; second year as Palestine’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 10/4 * 2016 Postseason: Lost play-in game to Groesbeck * Outlook: In his second season helming the Wildcats, coach J.J. Johnson is hoping his system VWDUWV WR EHFRPH PRUH ¿UPO\ HQWUHQFKHG +H EHJLQV WKH VHDVRQ ZLWK D FDUHHU UHFRUG RI * Key Players: Makevian Calhoun, senior point guard; Israel Fatade, junior shooting guard; Claude Rodgers, senior power forward; Jason Zenn, senior center; Kameron Hamilton, junior small forward; Julian Benton, junior point guard * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Patrick Walker – Navarro College; James Kappus Oklahoma Christian University
'LVWULFW %XUQHW %XOOGRJV (2015-16 W-L: 18-11/7-3) * Coach: Roy Kiser (20 th year as a head coach; 15 th year as Burnet’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 7/3 * 2016 Postseason: Lost to Wharton in the second round. * Outlook: Burnet coach Roy Kiser will have his most experienced team since 2013. “Many of our seniors played varsity as sophomores,� he says, “so we should be in good shape. It’s still a tough district, but we are hopeful.� * Key Players: Drew Kiser, 6-2 senior guard (TABC All-Region selection); Caelin Graves, 6-1 senior guard (2nd-team all-district); Kyle Cavender, 6-1 senior guard (1st -team all-district)
/DPSDVDV %DGJHUV (2015-16 W-L: 21-10) * Coach: Rob Shivers (21st year as a head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 7/5 * 2016 Postseason: L-Wimberley, 53-52 - OT (Bi-District) * Key Players: Daniel Hurst, 6-8 senior (16.2 ppg, 3.5 bpg; 1st-team all-district); Tyler Shivers, 6-4 senior (10.2 ppg, 2.5 apg; 2nd-team all-district); Jason Murphy, 6-4 senior (13.5 ppg, 7.8 rpg; 1st-team all-district); Kyle Sims, 6-3 junior (5.2 ppg, 3.5 rpg); Harrison Gillespie, senior (2.5 ppg, 4.2 apg)
/LEHUW\ +LOO 3DQWKHUV (2015-16 W-L: 36-4/10- 0) * Coach: Chris Lange (made career head-coaching debut last season with Liberty Hill) * # of Returning Lettermen: 6 * 2016 Postseason: W-Canyon Lake, 67-22; W-Needville, 70-50; W-LaMarque, 62-25; W-Devine, 49-29; W-Boerne, 65-57; L-Argyle, 43-32 * Outlook: “We are looking to improve on last year’s success,â€? says coach Chris Lange. And WKDWÂśV VD\LQJ TXLWH D ELW JLYHQ WKDW WKH 3DQWKHUV PDGH LW WR WKH VWDWH VHPLÂżQDOV LQ FRDFK /DQJHÂśV debut as a head coach. “Our non-district schedule is much tougher this year,â€? Lange says, “so it will be interesting to see how we handle it. Expectations are high again this year.â€? * Key Players: Sedona Prince, 6-7 junior center (13.8 ppg, 1.3 apg, 8.7 rpg); Kandyn Faurie, 5-9 junior forward (12.2 ppg, 3.7 apg, 2.8 spg, 5.5 rpg); Kasye Bevers, 5-10 junior guard; Elizabeth Buck, 5-9 junior forward; Shayln Vickers, 5-8 junior guard; Bethany McLeod, 5-7 junior guard; Andrea House, 5-8 senior guard; Madeline Cheney, 5-8 senior guard
/LEHUW\ +LOO 5XQQLQœ 3DQWKHUV (2015-16 W-L: 24-11/7- 3) * Coach: Barry Boren (34th year as a head coach; 15th year as Liberty Hill’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 6/3 * 2016 Postseason: Won-Lavernia, 37-31; L-Brazosport, 58-48 * Outlook: The Panthers will pin their hopes this season on two four-year lettermen – 6-9 senior Zach Lord and 6-6 senior Josh Sudekum. Lord was a TABC All-Region selection as a sophomore but broke his ankle 15 games into last season and missed most of it. He is a Dallas Baptist signee and is looking forward to returning to his previous form. Sudekum missed the last few games of the 2015-16 campaign due to injuries sustained in a car accident. He still managed to garner 2nd -team all-district honors. Thosetwo seasoned players – along with a few others with varsity expeULHQFH ¹ VKRXOG OHDYH WKH 3DQWKHUV LQ JRRG VKDSH IRU DQ H[WHQGHG SOD\R྾ UXQ %DUU\ %RUHQ HQWHUV the season with an overall coaching record of 653-389 and a Liberty Hill ledger of 357-112. * Key Players: Zach Lord, 6-9 senior (TABC All-Region); Josh Sudekum, 6-6 senior (2nd-team all-district); Bryce Truslow, 6-1 junior (District Newcomer of the Year as a sophomore); Clayton Kuhlmann, 6-1 senior (letterman); Riley LaDuque, 6-2 junior (letterman) * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Blake Danielak - Indiana University of Pennsylvania (Div. II); Aedan Welch - University of Mary Hardin-Baylor * FYI: Barry Boren coached his son for four years at Liberty Hill. And when his son graduated from The University of Texas, coach Boren hired him as his assistant. The two are now entering their sixth year of coaching together at Liberty Hill.
6DODGR (DJOHV (2015-16 W-L: 15-18/3-7) * Coach: Kenny Mann * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 5/3 * Outlook: “We will have good size but will need to prove ourselves at the guard position,� says coach Kenny Mann, who goes into this year with a career mark of 338-216. * Key Players: Willy Whigham, Trevor Stump, Anthony Young, Evan Wall, Luke Miller
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'LVWULFW 1DYDVRWD 5DWWOHUV (2015-16 W-L: 24-6/10-0) * Coach: Patrick Goodman (7th year as a head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 8/3 3RVWVHDVRQ : +RXVWRQ .DVKPHUH : +DUGLQ -HŕľľHUVRQ : +RXVton Wheatley, 63-53; W-Center, 70-55; L-Silsbee, 85-62 (Regional Finalist) * Outlook: “We will be more athletic this season,â€? says coach Patrick Goodman. And that speaks volumes given that last season’s squad came just one win away from advancing to the state tournament. “I expect great things out of these guys,â€? Goodman continues. “Plus, I have some good young talent coming up.â€? In six years of coaching, Goodman has compiled a 125-31 record (82%). * Key Players: Jabril Hunter, 6-4 forward (four-year letterman and three-year starter); Tremayne Creeks, 5-6 point guard (three-year letterman and two-year starter); Eric Lattimore, 5-11 guard (three-year letterman and two-year starter); Willie Spriggs, 6-3 post (two-year letterman); Joshua Cooper, 5-10 shooting guard (two-year letterman) * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Kae’ron Baker - Blinn College )<, $IWHU OHDGLQJ KLV WHDP WR WKH UHJLRQDO ÂżQDOV ODVW VHDVRQ FRDFK 3DWULFN *RRGPDQ has announced that this season – only his seventh -- will be his last to coach. “The players have said they want to send me out with a bang,â€? he says. (2015-16 W-L: 39-1/10-0) * Coach: Tommy Gates (30th season as a head coach; 19th season as Navasota’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 6/2 3RVWVHDVRQ : 6WHUOLQJ : 2UDQJHÂżHOG : :KHDWOH\ / /D 9HJD 5HJLRQDO 6HPLÂżQDOLVW
* Outlook: This will be a rebuilding year for the Rattlers as Navasota was hit hard with graduation. Six letterman – including three starters – walked the stage this past spring. The Big Blue will build around returning leading scorer Ke’Aundra Eddings, a junior guard. Defensive specialist junior Malaiya Jedkins also returns. * Key Players: .Hœ$XQGUD (GGLQJV 0DODL\D -HGNLQV .DW\ 'RFNHU\ 7DOLD *ULྜQ 3D\WRQ )ORUHV *ULྜQ * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Alexus Freeman - Alcorn State University; Tashyra Banks -University of Mary Hardin-Baylor; Denisha Ford - Blinn College * FYI: The Rattlers have won 30 or more games in 12 of the past 13 seasons.
'LVWULFW 'LEROO /DG\ -DFNV (2015-16 W-L: 27-6) * Coach: Andre Emmons (6th years as a head coach; third year as Diboll’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 3 3RVWVHDVRQ /RVW LQ 5HJLRQDO 4XDUWHU¿QDOV * Key Players: Mia Williams, Mya Ward, Nia Mitchell &RDFKœV 3OD\HUV &RPSHWLQJ &ROOHJLDWHO\ 7L྾DQ\ 6LPPRQV 7H[DV &ROOHJH 6KD\OD Hubbard – East Texas Baptist University
+XQWLQJWRQ 5HG 'HYLOV * Coach: S. Jones * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 2/1 * 2016 Postseason: L-Tatum (Bi-District) 2XWORRN 7KH IRFXV WKLV \HDU ZLOO EH RQ GHIHQVH DQG XQVHOÂżVKO\ VSUHDGLQJ WKH EDOO RQ RŕľľHQVH * Key Players: Sawyer Thornhill, junior guard (lone returning starter); Blane Wilson, senior; Kyle Nerren, senior; Justin Butler, senior
-DVSHU %XOOGRJV (2015-16 W-L: 10-23/3-6) * Coach: Aaron Wueller (ninth year as a head coach; third year as Jasper’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 5/2 (one starter/letterman is out for year with knee injury) * 2016 Postseason: L-Center, 65-53 * Outlook: “We feel like we have the experience returning to be able to push defending district champion Lufkin Hudson for that title this year,â€? says coach Aaron Wueller. “All the teams in our GLVWULFW KDYH EHHQ YHU\ FRPSHWLWLYH DQG ZH ZLOO DOO EH EDWWOH WHVWHG FRPH SOD\Rŕľľ WLPH ´ * Key Players: Lorenzo Ashton Thomas, 6-5 senior (14.7 ppg, 9.5 rpg); Leontay Sells, 5-10 junior (9.1ppg); R’Kel Collins, 6-3 junior
/XINLQ +XGVRQ +RUQHWV (2015-16 W-L: 23-11/5- 4) * Coach: Kirsten Hines (fourth year as a head coach; all years have been at Hudson) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 3/1 * 2016 Postseason: W-Carthage, 65-35; L-La Vega, 83-45 2XWORRN $IWHU ORVLQJ ÂżYH NH\ VHQLRUV DQG KDYLQJ D KLJK SRWHQtial sophomore transfer, Hudson will be pressed to answer a few questions as the season begins. “We are guard-heavy and full of Baleigh Hudman passion,â€? says coach Kirsten Hines. “We are looking to prove that we are capable of being as successful as last year.â€? * Key Players: Baleigh Hudman, 5-5 senior (tough point guard who can attack the lane and shoot well from the outside) * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Hannah Grandgeorge (Hudson 2016) - East Texas Baptist University
+XGVRQ +RUQHWV (2015-16 W-L: 29-8/8- 1) * Coach: Rob Peterson (18 th year as a head coach; 14th year as Hudson’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 3/0 * 2016 Postseason: W-Rusk, 87-61; W-Waco Connally, 82-51; W-Tatum, 64-57; L-Silsbee, 81-62 * Outlook: After graduating eight seniors, including TABC All-State guard Josiah Garges, the Hornets’ WKUHH UHWXUQLQJ SOD\HUV ZLOO ORRN WR OHDG D YHU\ \RXQJ WHDP EDFN WR WKH SOD\R྾V * Key Players: Jacob Pierce, senior; Kade Johnson, junior; Xayvion Shankle, freshman; Teraven Rhodes, freshman * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Josiah Garges - Angelina College
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* # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 2/2 * 2016 Postseason: None * Outlook: Two returning starters and the call-ups from a district-champion JV squad will hope to FRDOHVFH LQ WLPH WR PDNH D SOD\R྾ UXQ ³,I RXU \RXQJHU SOD\HUV VWHS XS ZH FDQ EH FRPSHWLWLYH ´ says coach BJ Truelove. * Key Players: LaQuencie Martin, 5-8 senior point guard; Onui Garcia, 5-10 senior post
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* Key Players: Kameron Wright, 6-0 senior guard (9.7 ppg, 2.3 spg; second-team all-district); Terrance Robinson, 6-7 junior forward (9.9 ppg, 6.9 rbg, 1.1 bpg, 1.7 spg; second-team all-district); Trevor Moye, 6-2 junior guard (5.1 ppg, 1.7 spg) )<, 6KHSKHUG PDGH WKH SOD\RŕľľV ODVW VHDVRQ IRU WKH ÂżUVW WLPH LQ PRUH WKDQ \HDUV
'LVWULFW 6LOVEHH /DG\ 7LJHUV * Coach: Deborah Haynes (19th year as a head coach; making Silsbee debut) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 7/3 * Key Players: Eranishia Carmenar, senior forward; Dakota Matthews, sophomore guard; Ashlyn Martin, junior guard; Brandis Bass, sophomore forward/post; Emery Maze, sophomore forward
6LOVEHH 7LJHUV (2015-16 W-L: 31-6) * Coach: Joe Sigler (31st year as a head coach; 22 nd year as Silsbee’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 8/3 * 2016 Postseason: Lost to Dallas Lincoln in the state-title game. * Outlook: Tigers should again be very competitive in Region III of Class 4A and one of the regional favorites. * Key Players: Devon McCain, sophomore (All-State); Michael McCain, senior (All-State); Jordyn Adams, sophomore (Region III All-Tournament; Baylor signee) * Key Additions: Willie Jones III, 6-4 senior (transfer from Legacy Christian); Calvin Tyler, 5-11 senior * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Ricky Maze - Lamar State College/Port Arthur; Travious Grubbs - Lamar State College/Port Arthur
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* # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 8/5 * 2016 Postseason: L-Cleveland (Bi-District) * Key Players: Kelsi Speights, junior guard; Taylor Riley, junior guard; Whitney Tanner, junior guard; Tunisha Strong, sophomore forward (SE Texas Newcomer of the Year; 22.8 ppg, 13.7 rpg, 2.1 bpg); Cheyenne Trahan, junior post; Summer Orrenmaa, senior forward * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Kesha Broussard - played at Ouachita Baptist but career cut short due to injury
'LVWULFW +RXVWRQ :KHDWOH\ :LOGFDWV (2015-16 W-L: 26-5/12-0) * Coach: Dedreck Carr Sr. (seventh year as Wheatley’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 7/3 * 2016 Postseason: Advanced to the third round. * Outlook: A lot of experience combines with two young talents that should bode well for Wheatley’s fortunes in 2016-17. Junior transfer Ariana Taylor, a 6-1 post, and freshman point guard Telisha Brown should mesh well in Wheatley’s up-tempo style. * Key Players: Shooting guard Mahogany Dancy (13.1 ppg), small forward KeAhundra /RZHU\ KLJK HQHUJ\ SOD\HU SRVW -DGD /HZLV UXQV WKH ÀRRU ZHOO GHIHQVLYH VWRSSHU -DGD Russ, 5-10 wing (Januarytransfer with great work ethic); point guard Demetria Bonner (part-time starter) * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Eryka Sidney - San Jacinto Community College; Diamonisha Sophus - Indiana State University; Ariel Taylor - Wiley College
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+RXVWRQ <DWHV /DG\ /LRQV (2015-16 W-L: 21-9/10-4) * Coach: Jon DeHorney (13th year as a head coach; 7th year as Yates’ head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 7/2 * 2016 Postseason: L-Magnolia, 57-46 (Bi-District) * Outlook: “We will be more athletic and looking to play up-tempo,� says coach Jon DeHorney. * Returning starters: Mya Banks, 5-10 senior; Tamia Horton, 5-11 sophomore * Other Key Returnees: Chade Gladney, 5-7 junior; Briana Cloud, 5-8 junior; Myia Crump, 5-9 junior * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Andrea Moore - Bethany College; La Asia Baker - Friends University
'LVWULFW 6HDO\ 7LJHUV (2015-16 W-L: 12-18/2- 8) * Coach’s Name: Chris Horn (third year as Sealy’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 6/4 * Key Players: Tyrek McNeese, Trey Holcomb, Clayton Fritsch, Christian Browning (2015-16 W-L: 17-19/4- 6) * Coach: Anthony Branch (20th year as a head coach; 2nd year as Sealy’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen: 8 * 2016 Postseason: L-Brazosport (Bi-District) * Key Players: Jaymi Gordon, senior; Taylor Barthalamous, senior; Makayla Black, junior
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/D 9HUQLD %HDUV (2015-16 W-L: 16-14/8-4) * Coach: Chris Koford (second year as La Vernia’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 5/2 * 2016 Postseason: L-Liberty Hill * Outlook: “We are playing a very competitive preseason schedule this year,� says coach Chris Koford. “We are hoping that will prepare us for the restructured district and then postseason play.� * Key Players: Major Muenster, senior (returning starter); Derek Miller, junior (returning starter) * Other Returning Seniors: Dillon Bellino, Brock Roberts, CJ Ott, Colby Pierdolla * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Zach Jarzombeck – St. Mary’s University * FYI: La Vernia’s roster includes 10 seniors. This group went undefeated not only as freshmen, but also playing JV ball last season.
'LVWULFW %RHUQH *UH\KRXQGV * Coach: Amy Ruede * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 6/3 * 2016 Postseason: Regional 4-4A Finalist * Key Players: Kata Haas, Hannah Benac, Paige Howell, Mallory Thompson, Emily Williams, Haley Cobb, Audrey Feist * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Avery Queen, Devon Branch, Mica Schneider
&RPDO &DQ\RQ /DNH /DG\ +DZNV (2015-16 W-L: 9-20) * Coach: Zach Burleson (making Canyon Lake debut) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 7/3 * 2016 Postseason: L-Liberty Hill, 67-22 * Key Players: Reagan Heun, junior; Alexa Ramos, junior; Mia Riali, senior; Skylar Hurst, junior; Sarah Russell, senior; Emily McDonald, junior; Char Hutson, junior
)UHGHULFNVEXUJ %DWWOLQÂś %LOOLHV (2015-16 W-L: 20-14/8-2) * Coach: Tim Kaman (29th year as a head coach; 25th year as Fredericksburg’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 4/1 * 2016 Postseason: W-Poteet, 62-44; W-LaFeria, 57-47; L-Beeville Jones, 71-58 * Outlook: “We will be very young and small,â€? says coach Tim Kaman. “Our success depends on how well we defend and shoot the three ball.â€? * Key Players: Tyler Kaman, 5-10 senior guard (1 st -team all-district; 10 ppg, 2 apg; shot 35% from 3-point line) * Head coach Tim Kaman is school’s all-time wins leader, and his father, Dennis Kaman, is second in all-time wins.
'LVWULFW &DUUL]R 6SULQJV :LOGFDWV (2015-16 District Record: 5-5) * Coach: Robert Rojas (22nd year as a head coach; 13th year as Carrizo Springs’ head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 4/1 * 2016 Postseason: L-Hondo (Bi-District) * Outlook: “We hope to compete for the top two spots (in district),� says coach Robert Rojas. “We will be young and small but have a lot of potential.� * Key Players: Alvaro Zamora, junior point guard
&U\VWDO &LW\ -DYHOLQDV * Coach: Rey Flores * # of Returning Starters: 2 * Key Players: Alfred Ruiz, Sebastian Mendoza * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Carlos Flores - Palo Alton Community College (2015-16 W-L: 22-11) * Coach: Fortino Patino WK \HDU DV D KHDG FRDFK ¿IWK \HDU DV &U\VWDO &LW\œV KHDG FRDFK
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'HYLQH $UDELDQV (2015-16 W-L: 31-4/9- 1) * Coach: Jim Sessions (14th season as a head coach; all years have been in Devine) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 8/2 * 2016 Postseason: W-Pleasanton, 53-18; W-Orange Grove, 37-31; W-Crystal City, 40-23; L-Liberty Hill, 49-29 * Outlook: Three starters graduated, and the biggest of the three was point guard Baylee Quisenberry, who is now playing for West Texas A&M University. “We will need SHRSOH WR VWHS LQ DQG ÂżOO VRPH UROHV ´ VD\V FRDFK -LP 6HVVLRQV ÂłEXW , IHHO ZH KDYH enough coming back to compete for a district title.â€? * Returning Starters: Vanessa Oyola, 5-6 senior combo guard (13.6 ppg); Julia Harrell, 5-8 senior post (6.5 ppg) * Other Key Returnees: Jenna Sadler, 5-5 guard (5 ppg) * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Baylee Quisenberry (Devine 2016) - West Texas A&M University
/\WOH 3LUDWHV (2015-16 W-L: 9-26/1-9) * Coach: Lori Wilson * Outlook: “We will be young but hoping to be great on defense,� says coach Lori Wilson. * Key Players: Lauren Gomez, Tara Fraga * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Kendra Rainey
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$UDQVDV 3DVV 3DQWKHUV (2015-16 W-L: 30-9/10-0) * Coach: Glen Hayes (29th year as a head coach; 24th year as Aransas Pass’ head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 5/1 * 2016 Postseason: W-Freer, 112-31; W-Monte Alto, 118-62; W-Lyford, 56-41; W-San $QWRQLR 5DQGROSK : 6DQWD 5RVD / %URZQ¿HOG 6WDWH 6HPL¿QDOV
2XWORRN $IWHU ORVLQJ LQ WKH VWDWH VHPLÂżQDO WR HYHQWXDO VWDWH FKDPS Gregory Giageos %URZQÂżHOG $UDQVDV 3DVV PRYHV XS LQ FODVVLÂżFDWLRQ 7KH ORVV RI IRXU VWDUWers to graduation will not make things any easier. “(But) Aransas Pass kids always seem to step up when the time comes, so I am looking forward to seeing how this group will get it done,â€? says coach Glen Hayes, who enters the season with a career record of 559-410. * Key Players: Gregory Giageos, 5-11 senior guard (fourth-year letterman designated as the team leader; has played in the state tournament twice; currently ranks as Aransas Pass’ valedictorian); Matt Butler, 6-2 junior post player (third-year letterman); Ben Bennett, 6-0 junior guard (much-improved; will start at point guard); Jared Gentry, 6-5 sophomore (played varsity as a freshman) * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Colin Hale (Aransas Pass 2016) - Texas A&M University/Corpus Christi; Matt McElroy (Aransas Pass 2016) - Manhattan Christian College/Kansas )<, 7KH 3DQWKHUV KDYH PDGH WKH SOD\RŕľľV RXW RI WKH ODVW VHDVRQV DQG LQ VL[ RI WKRVH \HDUV WKH\ DGYDQFHG WR WKH 6WDWH 6HPLÂżQDOV 7KH 3DQWKHUV KDYH QHWWHG SOXV ZLQV LQ HDFK RI WKH IRXU SDVW VHDVRQV
:HVW 2VR %HDUV (2015-16 W-L: 25-8) * Coach: Richard Jackson (20-plus years as a head coach; making coaching debut at West Oso) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 12/5 3RVWVHDVRQ /RVW LQ 5HJLRQDO 6HPLÂżQDOV * Outlook: With all 12 lettermen returning from a team that advanced to WKH 5HJLRQDO 6HPLÂżQDOV WKH LPPHGLDWH IXWXUH FRXOG QRW EH PXFK EULJKWHU Creighton Avery for the Bears. And their prospects look even better when you add quality move-in Daniel Roberson to the equation. * Key Players: Creighton Avery, Larry Hamilton, Ty'Shun Franklin, Jibril Sharif, Clyde &ROHPDQ .ZDPLQ +Xŕľľ (2015-16 W-L: 18-10) * Coach: Cheryl Fillmore (third year as a head coach; all years have been at West Oso) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 4/3 * 2016 Postseason: W-Rio Hondo; L-Hondo * Outlook: Two starters from last season are recovering from ACL/MCL tears and will not be ready to go when the season tips, but coach Cheryl Myranda Flores Fillmore is keeping a positive thought, “We don’t lose; we win or we learn,â€? she says. * Key Players: Markela Flores, 5-9 sophomore (1 st -team all-district); Myranda Flores, senor; Ashia Williams, 5-8 senior (2016 6th Man of the Year; team’s leading scorer); Faith Fillmore, 5-7 junior * FYI: West Oso has two sets of siblings on the team: Myranda Flores, a senior; Markela Flores, a sophomore; Alyssa Grant, a sophomore; and Sierra Grant, a sophomore. The Grant sisters are twins.
2UDQJH *URYH /DG\ %XOOGRJV (2015-16 W-L: 23-14/10-4) &RDFK -Hŕľľ +XEHU WK \HDU DV D KHDG FRDFK WK \HDU DV 2UDQJH *URYHÂśV KHDG FRDFK
* # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 6/4 * 2016 Postseason: W-Zapata, 57-47; L-Devine, 37-31 2XWORRN 2UDQJH *URYH OHG LQ RI WKH JDPHV LW ORVW ODVW VHDVRQ DQG FRDFK -H྾ +XEHU WKLQNV WKDW LV D WUHQG KLV /DG\ %XOOGRJV FDQ ÀLS WKLV VHDVRQ ³:LWK RXU IRXU VWDUWHUV UHWXUQLQJ , think we now have the experience to keep leads and close out games,� he says. "The goal is to improve our mental and physical toughness every possession.� .H\ 3OD\HUV 0F.HQ]LH +DKQ VHQLRU SRLQW JXDUG $ 2྾HQVLYH 093 7$%& $OO 5Hgion; All-South Texas); Anissa Farias, 5-9 senior wing (1st-team all-district; team-leader in UHERXQGV DQG GHÀHFWLRQV $O\VVD 5RGULJXH] MXQLRU SRVW $ 1HZFRPHU RI WKH <HDU Ashlyn Hesseltine, 5-9 senior wing * Other Key Players: Bea Lara, 5-8 junior post; Mary Grace Bluntzer, 5-5 junior wing; McKenzie Ortiz, 5-5 sophomore guard; Sarah Craig, 5-5 freshman guard; Brianna Medina, 5-6 sophomore guard )<, 0F.HQ]LH +DKQ ZLOO ¿QLVK KHU FDUHHU DV WKH VFKRROœV DOO WLPH OHDGHU LQ VFRULQJ DVVLVWV VWHDOV DQG WKUHH SRLQW ¿HOG JRDOV PDGH IRU 2UDQJH *URYH +DKQ LV DOVR PDNLQJ ZDYHV R྾ WKH FRXUW 7KLV season she will continue raising dollars for the Alzheimer’s Association, a campaign she began last season. Hahn’s donation to the Alzheimer’s Association will be made in honor of her grandmother Leola Adams, who has been battling Alzheimer’s for several years. In between basketball and philanthropic endeavors, Hahn also excels in the classroom. This fall she ranks second in her class.
5REVWRZQ &RWWRQSLFNHUV (2015-16 W-L: 8-22/1-13) * Coach: Roy Williams (33rd year as a head coach; second year as Robstown’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 6/3 * 2016 Postseason: None * Outlook: The Lady Pickers jumped out to a 7–9 start last season before stumbling via a tough district slate. Nevertheless, the arrow Kayla Espinoza is headed in the right direction for a program that had all but Ă€DWOLQHG LQ UHFHQW \HDUV 5HWXUQLQJ VWDUWHUV .D\OD (VSLQR]D .D\ODQ Vaiz, and Tori Flores plan on taking their new-found success to the next level this season and will have plenty of help from RaeAnn Escobar and Claudia Chapa. Sophomores Hanna Youngblood, Ariel Clark and Stephanie Perez will team with freshman call-ups Aylin Rubio and Larissa Garza to provide depth. )<, 5REVWRZQ KDG ZRQ RQO\ ÂżYH JDPHV LQ WKH IRXU \HDUV SULRU WR FRDFK 5R\ :LOliams (736-250) taking over last season. Under his watch, Robstown checked the win column eight times. “Which was great for the community but not for us,â€? he says. “We are looking to build on that this season and in the years to come.â€?
'LVWULFW +LGDOJR (DUO\ &ROOHJH 3LUDWHV (2015-16 W-L: 23-12/13-1) * Coach: Gustavo Sanchez (17 th year as Hidalgo’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 9/3 * 2016 Postseason: Lost in second round. * Outlook: “We are small but fast,â€? says coach Gustavo Sanchez. “We will rely on our speed and defense to create more possessions.â€? * Key Players: Andrew Sosa, 5-9 senior (third-year letterman; 15 ppg, 8 apg); Jesse Alaniz Height, 6-0 senior (third-year letterman; 12 ppg, 7 rpg) )<, 7KH 3LUDWHV KDYH QRZ PDGH WKH SOD\RŕľľV IRU FRQVHFXWLYH \HDUV ,Q QLQH RI those seasons, they have claimed district titles.
5LR +RQGR %REFDWV (2015-16 W-L: 20-14/10- 4) * Coach: JR Guzman (29th year as a head coach; 20th year as Rio Hondo’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 6/3 * 2016 Postseason: L-Corpus Christi West Oso (Bi-District) * Key Players: 5-9 starter Nic Uresti (all-district selection); 5-10 starter Gonzalo Ortega (10.5 ppg; honorable-mention all-district; all-academic team); 5-9 starter Oscar Cabello (12.8 ppg; all-district selection; all-academic team) )<, 5LR +RQGR KDV PDGH WKH SOD\R྾V WLPHV RXW RI WKH ODVW \HDUV
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6LQWRQ 3LUDWHV (2015-16 W-L: 16-12/9-5) * Coach: Jimmy Woodin (17th year as a head coach; eighth year as Sinton’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 5/2 * 2016 Postseason: L-LaFeria (Bi-District) * Key Players: Colt Gorman, junior; Jayden Villa, senior; Andrew McGowan, junior; Daryl French, junior; Kameron Castillo, junior; Pedro Chapa, freshman
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Staff Ism Garcia, superintendent; Deyanira M. Garcia, principal; Rocky James, Ismael athletic director; Lupita Zuniga, academic secretary; Liz Chavez, athletic at secretary; Andy Jones, athletic trainer; Roberto Lopez, announcer; Mike se G Gonzalez, RHISD maintenance director; Jesus Lugo, RHHS supervisor.
7KH %RRN RQ &RDFK -5 *X]PDQ Career Record (28 years) 582 Wins / 332 Losses 5 Area Championships / 15 Bi-District Championships 8 District Championships / 23 Play-Off Appearances · - Rio Hondo Record: Season 20-14, District 10-4
Ornelas Bakery & Food Store
229 W. Colorado St.; Rio Hondo, Texas 78583; (956) 748-3127
Their barbacoa ESPECIAL has less grease and very good. It is worth every penny. I know the familia Ornelas and they have an excellent business. Their sweet bread and menudo are also excellent and they also sell regular-grocery items, too. They provide so much to our small community.
Chili Willies
35420 Marshall Hutts Rd.; Rio Hondo, Texas 78583; (956) 748-2444
Quintessential RGV burger joint. Nice atmosphere, especially if you are an outdoorsman. I got the name sake burger and my side kick got the bacon burger. Hot and delectable Chili Willie burger was hot and spicy. The fries were yummy and delicious.
Mary's Cafe
206 W. Colorado St.; Rio Hondo, TX 78583; Phone (956) 748-4777
Our group of eight stopped in one day for lunch and everyone was happy with the food and service. We prefer not to eat at a chain restaurant or fast food and Mary's Cafe fits the bill in this town. All our orders were processed correctly and arrived in a timely manner. Those drinking tea and water were offered refills....for FREE.
Subway 325 E. Colorado St.; Rio Hondo, TX 78583; (956) 748-2500 It's clean. ... The service is good A big smile It's clean. .... It's a small town but these folks attempt to do their best and they do a good job. They really try! The products sold are Fresh and Taste great!
The Wharf at Arroyo City 35423 Marshall Hutts Rd.; Rio Hondo, TX 78583; (956) 748-0737 Been here a few times and we've never experienced a bad meal or host. The menu is Rich in sea food. . Beer is cold and the place is clean. The prices are very good for the venue. Seating is good with a large plate glass viewing the water or if you prefer outdoor tables for...that outdoor feeling.
Mike¶s Super Market
208 W. Colorado St.; Rio Hondo, TX 78583; Phone (956) 748-2342 ³For as long as time has stood Mike¶s has always supported RHISD.´
Flores E R Realty 501 N. 13th St.; Harlingen, TX 78550; (956) 428-4075
³The Flores Family, friends, relatives, and loved ones have always been loyal supporters of the CATS.´
— Contact Lupita Zuniga @ (956) 748-1271 to make a DONATION to RHHS Fast Break Club —
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1. Brock (4) 2. Littlefield (9) 3. Peaster (10) 4. Wall (13) 5. Canadian (16)
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Region III 1. La Marque (1) 2. Teague (7) 3. Kountze (8) 4. Rice (11) 5. Hempstead (14)
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Region III 1. Little River Academy (3) 2. Central Heights (5) 3. Buffalo (6) 4. Jarrell (9) 5. Crockett (13)
Region IV 1. San Antonio Cole (4) 2. Hallettsville (12) 3. Goliad (16) 4. Odem (18) 5. Marion (20)
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District 1 Amarillo Highland Park Lady Hornets (2015-16 W-L: 2-19/7-1) * Coach: Kirk Ellis (17th year as a head coach; third year as Highland Park’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 3/3 * 2016 Postseason: W-Muleshoe, 50-44; L-Denver City, 52-31 * Outlook: Squad loses a 5-11 post and a little shooting, but guard play will be strong and quick-footed defenders should again make Jordan Taylor the Lady Hornets competitive in district. * Key Players: Jordan Taylor, senior (15.1 ppg; TGCA All-State; District 1-3A MVP); Jay’Lyn Taylor, 6-8 sophomore (1-3A Newcomer of the Year); Addy Patterson, junior (5.5 rpg) )<, /DVW VHDVRQ¶V GLVWULFW FKDPSLRQVKLS PDUNHG WKH ¿UVW LQ VFKRRO KLVWRU\ IRU +LJKland Parks’ girls basketball program. The Bi-District win over Muleshoe came as the SURJUDP¶V ¿UVW SRVWVHDVRQ : LQ \HDUV
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(2015-16 W-L: 19-5/8-2) * Coach: Andy Copley (23rd year as a head coach; 3rd year as Canadian’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 6/2 * 2016 Postseason: W-Memphis; W-Abernathy; W-Panhandle; W-Albany; W-Anthony; W-Thorndale; W-Muenster (Class 2A State Championship) * Outlook: Canadian enters the season as a two-time defending VWDWH FKDPS EXW MXPSV XS LQ FODVVL¿FDWLRQ WKLV VHDVRQ DQG KDV QRZ seen much of its roster turn over. “We lost four really good players WR JUDGXDWLRQ EXW H[SHFW RWKHUV WR VWHS XS DQG ¿OO WKHLU VKRHV ´ says coach Andy Copley. “If we remain healthy and peak at the right time, we have a shot to be competitive again. We’re excited DERXW WKH SRVVLELOLWLHV ´ &RSOH\ JRHV LQWR WKH IDOO VSRUWLQJ D 235 career record and a 40-6 Canadian slate. * Key Players: Cameron Copley, point guard (State Tournament MVP); Matthew Lynch, guard; Tyler Richardson, post; Corbin Douthitt, forward; Cade Throgmorton, guard; Trae Dwyer-Krehbiel; Jackson Anderson, post; Kelton King, forward *FYI: With Canadian winning a basketball title this past spring, the school created a historical footnote. Canadian has now gone backto-back-to-back-to-back in football and basketball. The Wildcats won the 2014 2A state title in football and then three months later won the 2015 basketball title. Canadian duplicated that feat this past school year, making it the only school in UIL history to go not only back-to-back in football, but also backto-back in basketball during the same two school years. The Wildcats will be led this season by Cameron Copley, who was named the 2A State Tournament MVP this past spring. Copley, the son of Canadian coach Andy Copley, has now won three consecutive 8,/ EDVNHWEDOO WLWOHV +H ZRQ KLV ¿UVW DV D Cade Throgmorton freshman playing for Water Valley. That year Copley’s older brother Cameron was named the State Tournament MVP.
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(2015-16 W-L: 19-12) * Coach: Hugh Morrissey (fourth year as a head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 6/2 * 2016 Postseason: L-Slaton (Bi-District) 2XWORRN $OSLQH ORVW WKH FR R൵HQVLYH 093 LQ 5LFDUGR 2QWLYHURV DQG VW WHDP DOO GLVWULFW selection Jordan Frost but will return six underclassmen that got valuable experience last year playing heavy minutes. * Key Players: Dorian Cordero, 5-11 junior; Aaron Frost, 5-10 junior; Derek Rojo, 5-10 sophomore; Alex Gonzales, 5-8 sophomore; Josh Gibson, 6-1 senior; Owen Thomas, 6-2 junior * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Jordan Frost - Sul Ross State University; Ricardo Ontiveros - Uvalde Junior College * FYI: Alpine is looking to turn the worm soon after having only won one district title since DQG QRW ZLQQLQJ DQ\ SOD\R൵ JDPHV GXULQJ WKDW VWUHWFK
Crane Golden Cranes (2015-16 W-L: 15-13/2-6) * Coach: Chris Suttle (11th year as a head coach; 9th year as Crane’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen: 8 3RVWVHDVRQ / %URZQ¿HOG %L 'LVWULFW 2XWORRN 7KH *ROGHQ &UDQHV DUH ORRNLQJ WR EXLOG R൵ RI EDFN WR EDFN SRVWVHDVRQ EHUWKV 2YHUDOO team size and experience should help the cause. * Key Players: Jonathan Velasco, senior guard; Ivan Esparza, junior post; Anthony Marinelarena, junior post; Carlos Montes, junior forward; Carlos Carrasco, junior guard; Kolton Sena, junior guard/forward; Tye Heard, junior forward; Chris Robertson, senior guard
(2015-16 W-L: 23-11/6-2) * Coach: Ken Campbell (28th year as a head coach; 23rd year as Reagan County’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen: 5/2 * 2016 Postseason: L-TLCA (Bi-District) * Outlook: The Owls will have to replace post player Noah Olvera and his 14 points and 9 rebounds. But tradition-rich Reagan County usually reloads without missing a beat. * Key Players: Turner Stark, 6-0 senior guard (10.3 ppg, 5.4 rpg, 3.6 apg, 2.1 spg); L.J. DeLeon, 5-8 senior guard (2.9 ppg, 3.1 rpg, 2.2 apg, 1.4 spg); Eddie Cemental, 6-1 senior forward (6.4 ppg, 4.2 rpg) * Key Newcomers: Pablo Hernandez, 5-8 sophomore guard; Kaleb Morris, 6-1 junior post; Chance Darr, 5-11 junior post
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Idalou Lady Cats (2015-16 W-L: 28-8/10-1) *Coach: Tyler Helms (eighth year as a head coach; third year as Idalou’s girls coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 6/2 3RVWVHDVRQ : $OSLQH : /LWWOH¿HOG : 'LPPLWW : -LP 1HG / :DOO * Outlook: The Lady Cats will be short on experience, but that rarely presents much of a problem for this tradition-rich program. Idalou coach Tyler Helms has posted a 53-16 record coaching the Lady Cats. His career record is 198-48. .H\ 3OD\HUV .DLWO\Q 6PLWK SRVW FRPLQJ R൵ D PDMRU NQHH LQMXU\ PLVVHG DOO of last year); Ashlyn Shelley, 5-8 guard (11.2 ppg as a freshman last season); Tanay Williams, 5-9 guard/forward (8.5 ppg, 6.5 rpg as a freshman last season)
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District 2 Idalou Wildcats (2015-16 W-L: 5-14/4-6) * Coach: Dustin Schulte (third year as Idalou’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 5/2 * 2016 Postseason: L-Kermit, 71-44 (Bi-District) * Outlook: “We will have experience at key positions but lack in RYHUDOO H[SHULHQFH ´ VD\V FRDFK 'XVWLQ 6FKXOWH ³:H KDYH D JURXS that loves the game, but we’ll need to continue to improve each GD\ ´ * Key Players: Mark Caballero, junior (12 ppg, 5 rpg); Wesley Timmins, senior (10 ppg, 4 apg)
Roosevelt Eagles (2015-16 W-L: 23-11/3-7) * Coach: Linden Weese (38th year as a head coach; second year as Roosevelt’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 5/2 * 2016 Postseason: W-Tornillo; L-Dimmitt * Outlook: Roosevelt moves into a new district in which six of eight teams advanced to the SOD\R൵V DQG ZRQ ¿UVW URXQG JDPHV * Key Players: Payton Brown, Bre Sanchez, Ka’Leigh Ford
(2015-16 W-L: 34-4/10-0) * Coach: Tate Lombard (seventh year as a head coach; sixth year as Wall’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 7/2 * 2016 Postseason: W-Coahoma, 57-10; W-Dublin, 72-36; W-Colorado City, 55-27; W-Denver City, 40-19; W-Idalou, 28-14; W-SA Cole, 60-40; W-Brock, 24-21 (3A State Championship) * Outlook: Solid group returning from last season. Key losses include forwards Maddi Chitsey (2016, 2014 State Tournament MVP) and Macy Gully, as well as guard Hannah Carr. * Returning Starters: Emmy Phillips, guard; Karley Pettiet, guard * Other Key Returnees: Miya El-Masri, forward; Kelsey Powers, guard; Sawyer Lloyd, guard * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Bobbi Chitsey – Lubbock Christian University; Maddi Chitsey – Lubbock Christian University; Hannah Carr - Sul Ross State University * FYI: In 2014, Tate Lombard coached Wall to a 2A state championship, and his dad Joe Lombard coached Canyon to a 4A state title. They are the only father and son in Texas to ever coach their respective teams to state titles. And the fact that they did it in the same year, makes the accomplishment all the more remarkable. And now they have done it again. Joe coached Canyon to the 2016 5A title, and Tate, of course, coached Wall to the 2016 3A state title.
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Wall Hawks (2015-16 W-L: 25-7/9-1) &RDFK %ULDQ %ODFNEXUQ ¿IWK \HDU DV D KHDG FRDFK WKLUG \HDU DV :DOO¶V KHDG FRDFK * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 7/3 3RVWVHDVRQ 5HJLRQDO 6HPL¿QDOLVWV 2XWORRN ³7KLV ZLOO EH D PDWXUH WHDP ZLWK ORWV RI H[SHULHQFH WR PDNH D SOD\R൵ SXVK ´ VD\V coach Brian Blackburn * Key Players: Ryan Walling, senior; Clayton Gerngross, senior; Jesse McMillan, senior; Tymber Carr, junior; Brock Rosenquist, junior; Sterlyn Hartman, junior; Colton Chitsey, sophomore * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Mason Riggins (Whitewright) - Long Beach State; Phil Forte III (Flower Mound Marcus) - Oklahoma State; Jaxon Holden (Flower Mound Marcus) - Pittsburg State
District 5 Merkel Badgers (2015-16 W-L: 11-16/1-9) * Coach: BC Lee (seventh year as a head coach; third year as Merkel’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 6/3 2XWORRN 0HUNHO ORVW WKUHH GLVWULFW JDPHV ODVW VHDVRQ E\ D FRPELQHG ¿YH SRLQWV 0HUNHO¶V WKLUG year coach BC Lee returns six players who played big minutes for him last season, and he feels WKLV \HDU WKH\ ZLOO KDYH WKH VDYY\ WR ¿JXUH RXW KRZ WR FRPH RXW RQ WRS LQ JDPHV WKDW DUH WLJKW down the stretch. * Key Players: Quinton Hale, 6-2 senior shooting guard (11.1 ppg, 3 rpg); Parker Doan, 6-1 junior point guard (9.4 ppg, 4.6 apg); Jonah White, 6-1 sophomore guard (12 ppg, 6.3 rpg, 4 apg, 3 spg) )<, 0HUNHO ZLOO WKLV VHDVRQ DWWHPSW WR HQG D QLQH \HDU SOD\R൵ GURXJKW
6WDQWRQ %XႇDORHV (2015-16 W-L: 13-13/4-4) * Coach: Doug Gordon * # of Returning Lettermen: 7 * 2016 Postseason: L-Jim Ned (Bi-District) * Outlook: ³:H KDYH DQ H[SHULHQFHG WHDP WKDW VKRXOG GR ZHOO LQ D WRXJK GLVWULFW ´ VD\V FRDFK 'RXJ Gordon, whose record at Stanton stands at 268-133, which brings his career slate to 513-219. * .H\ 3OD\HUV 7ULVWDQ *UDYHV VHQLRU &ROE\ *RUGRQ VHQLRU $XVWLQ )U\DU VHQLRU -XVWLQ 5L൵H 6-0 senior; Austin Luna, 5-11 senior; Sebastian Escamilla, 6-3 sophomore; Blake Snellgrove, 5-6 junior
6WDQWRQ /DG\ %XႇV Coach: Jim Kinnear (31sr year as a head coach; 10th year as Stanton’s head coach) * 2016 Postseason: L-Jim Ned (Bi-District) * 2XWORRN ³:H ZLOO EH \RXQJ DV IDU DV H[SHULHQFH JRHV EXW KDYH JRRG OHDGHUVKLS IURP RXU VHQLRUV ´ VD\V FRDFK -LP .LQQHDU ³:H ZLOO EH ORRNLQJ IRU RXU VHQLRUV WR KHOS RXW ZLWK RXU \RXQJHU SOD\HUV ´ * Key Players: Alyssa Peterson, 6-0 senior forward/post (all-district selection; 16 ppg, 6 rpg, 3 apg); Payge Grable, 5-8 junior (all-district selection; 8 ppg, 4 rpg, 6 apg); Maggie Allred, 5-2 senior guard; Kirsten Church, 6-2 sophomore post; Katie Harris, 5-5 sophomore guard
Jim Ned Lady Indians (2015-16 W-L: 25-11/8-2) * Coach: Hunter Cooley (25th year as a head coach; 20th year as Jim Ned’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 8/4 3RVWVHDVRQ 5HJLRQDO 6HPL¿QDOLVW * Outlook: The Lady Indians return quite a bit from their Regional 6HPL¿QDOLVW VTXDG EXW DUH QRZ WKUXVW LQWR D GLVWULFW LQ ZKLFK HYHU\ VLQJOH team advanced to the 2016 postseason. It won’t be easy, but the competitive schedule should do nothing but better groom Jim Ned for another extended SOD\R൵ UXQ * Key Players: Seniors -- Ryan Bush, Rylee Crawford, Halle Cooley; juniors -- Torey Bradshaw, Jolie Branch; sophomore -- Libby Tutt * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Jennah &R൵PDQ 1RUWKHDVWHUQ 2NODKRPD $ 0 &ROOHJH Rylee Crawford
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District 7 Brock Lady Eagles (2015-16 W-L: 34-5/13-1) * Coach: Chance Westmoreland (sixth year as Brock’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 5/2 * 2016 Postseason: W–Maypearl, 60-41; W-Pottsboro, 62-32; W-Bowie, 55-39; W-Alba-Golden, 64-46; W-Grandview, 41-30; W-Little River Academy, 53-31; L-Wall, 24-21 (3A State Championship) 2XWORRN 7ZR VWDUWHUV DQG WKH ¿UVW WKUHH R൵ WKH EHQFK UHWXUQ 7ZR -9 FDOO XSV DQG D PRYH LQ will complement the lineup as will the return of a player who missed the 2015-16 campaign with an ACL injury. Brock coach Chance Westmoreland has amassed 167 wins against 25 losses in ¿YH \HDUV RI FRDFKLQJ WKH /DG\ (DJOHV * Key Players: Rylee Lavender (returning starter), Emilee Popeck (returning starter), Lindy Drillette, Taylor Hayes, Mia Cherry, Breanna Brackney, Parker King, Lacie McKinzie * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Lexie Ducat-Rice University; Rachel Harrell-Sam Houston State University; Trisha Jacobs-Southeastern University/Florida
Cisco Lady Lobos (2015-16 W-L: 21-12) * Coach: Brent Kilpatrick (11th year as a head coach) * 2016 Postseason: Lost to Colorado City in the second round. * Outlook: Very young team. * Key Players: Hallie Taylor, Lacie Montell, Faliciti Burns, Lauren Underwood, Leigh Ann Montell
Millsap Bulldogs (2015-16 W-L: 7-24/3-11) * Coach: Josh Jones (16th year as a head coach; fourth years as Millsap’s coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 3/1 * 2016 Postseason: None * Key Players: Tyler Burchette, senior; Sean King, junior (2nd-team all-district)
Peaster Lady Hounds (2015-16 W-L: 21-11/10-4) &RDFK %HQLWD &DUOWRQ ¿IWK \HDU DV D KHDG FRDFK VHFRQG \HDU DV Peaster’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 7/5 * 2016 Postseason: W-Sunnyvale, 55-37; L-Bowie, 35-51 2XWORRN ³7KLV LV SUREDEO\ WKH EHVW WHDP ZH KDYH KDG LQ D ZKLOH ´ VD\V FRDFK %HQLWD &DUOWRQ $OO ¿YH UHWXUQLQJ VWDUWHUV UHFHLYHG DOO GLVWULFW Baylee Chapman KRQRUV %D\OHH &KDSPDQ ZDV &R 2൵HQVLYH 093 ODVW VHDVRQ DQG 7*&$ $OO 6WDWH ³:H DUH D ZHOO URXQGHG WHDP ZKHUH DQ\RQH FRXOG EH D VWDUWHU ´ Carlton says. * Returning Starters: Baylee Chapman, 5-10 senior forward (2016 11-3A &R 2൵HQVLYH 093 7$%& $OO 5HJLRQ 7*&$ $OO 6WDWH SSJ USJ 2 spg, 65 FT%, 48 FG%); Baylee Hull, 5-8 junior point guard (2016 1st-team all-district; 10 ppg, 4 apg, 5 rpg, 2 spg, 40 FG%); Taryn Cast, 5-11 junior forward (2016 1st-team all-district; 9 ppg, 3 spg, 48 FG%, 68 FT%); Kelli Burkhalter, 5-9 junior guard (2016 2nd-team all-district; 9 Baylee Hull ppg, 63 FT%, 37 FG%); Mikayla Fadden, 5-8 senior post (2016 honorable-mention all-district; 4 ppg, 5 rpg) * Other Key Players: Rachael Gustafson, 5-9 senior guard (2016 honorable-mention all-district; 5 ppg, 3 rpg, 75 FT%)
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District 8 Bowie Jack Rabbits * 2016 Postseason: Lost in third round. * Outlook: Bowie has high hopes despite losing best player to an ACL injury. * Key Players: Keck Jones, point guard; Gary Mosley, forward
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District 6 Brady Bulldogs (2015-16 W-L: 19-11/7-1) * Coach: Ron Francis (17th year as a head coach; 3rd year as Brady’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 5/2 3RVWVHDVRQ /RVW LQ WKH ¿UVW URXQG * Key Players: Baylee Francis (third-year letterman; two-time all-district selection), Hanna Monroe (third-year letterman), Lindsey Cox (returning letterman), Courtney Torrez (third-year letterman), Bailey Jacoby (third-year letterman)
Dublin Lions (2015-16 W-L: 7-19) * Coach: Will Parker (made career head-coaching debut last season with Dublin) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 6/3 * 2016 Postseason: None 2XWORRN 'XEOLQ LV KRSLQJ WR UHO\ RQ LWV DOO GLVWULFW UHWXUQHHV DQG XS WHPSR R൵HQVH WR PDNH some noise in a district loaded with experienced guards. “How well we rebound may be the GL൵HUHQFH LQ PDNLQJ D WULS WR WKH SRVWVHDVRQ ´ VD\V FRDFK :LOO 3DUNHU * Returning Starters: Brady Moore, senior; Rayce Jackson, junior; Tim Teten, junior * Other Key Players: Gabe Garcia, senior; Josh Hanes, junior; Trask Brown, senior; Brayden Burleson, senior
(2015-16 W-L: 7-19) * Coach: Joe Thomasson (28th year as a head coach; made Ralls debut last season) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 7/2 * Outlook: Ralls loses three starters but returns plenty of players that logged valuable minutes LQ ³2XU WRXJK GLVWULFW KHOSHG XV WR OHDUQ KRZ WR FRPSHWH DQG WKDW VKRXOG SD\ R൵ WKLV VHDVRQ ´ VD\V FRDFK -RH 7KRPDVVRQ * Key Players: Zayne Martinez, 6-2 forward; Justyin Martinez, 6-1 guard; David Reyes, 6-0 forward; Koby Harris, 6-2 post; Xerekk Yokum, 5-10 guard; Abel Van Gundy, 5-9 guard * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Caleb Thomasson (Sands HS) - Sul Ross State University
Holliday Eagles (2015-16 W-L: 21-12/9-5) * Coach: Kyle Tucker (eighth year as a head coach; all years have been at Holliday) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 8/4 * 2016 Postseason: L-Ponder, 75-59 (Bi-District) * Outlook: “This is the most returning starters and letterman I have ever had in eight years at +ROOLGD\ ´ VD\V FRDFK .\OH 7XFNHU +ROOLGD\ RQO\ ORVHV SSJ IURP ODVW \HDU¶V WHDP 'HSWK DQG versatility pave the way for success in the postseason. * Key Players: Noah Parker, 6-0 junior point guard (1st-team all-district); Carson Rogers, 5-10 VHQLRU VKRRWLQJ JXDUG 'LVWULFW 2൵HQVLYH 3OD\HU RI WKH <HDU -RKQ '\HV VHQLRU SRVW VW team all-district); Tray Henderson, 5-9 senior (2nd-team all-district); Kade Patterson, 5-10 junior (transfer from Denver City; garnered all-region selection last season) * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Justin Jones (Holliday 2013) – Hardin-Simmons University; Reed Cummings (Holliday 2015) - The University of Texas at Dallas
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Nocona Indians (2015-16 W-L: 22-12/9-5) * Coach: Bret Botard (17th year as a head coach; second year as Nocona’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 5/3 * 2016 Postseason: L-Pilot Point, 57-52 (Bi-District) * Outlook: The Runnin’ Indians look to build upon the foundation laid down during coach Bret Botard’s debut season. The Tribe will rely on returning starters Riley McCasland, Brenton Vineyard and Cade Breeze. Breeze earned district newcomer-ofthe-year honors last season while McCasland and Vineyard were 1st-team all-district selections. Key contributions will be expected from new varsity members moving up from a 20-win JV team. * Key Players: Riley McCasland, junior; Cade Breeze, junior; Jose Ogeda, junior; Marcus Carter, senior; Brenton Vineyard, senior * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Kameron Hill - Austin College
District 9 Gunter Tigers (2015-16 W-L: 19-12/9-5) * Coach: Lonnie Scott (34th year as a head coach; 12th year as Gunter’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 7/4 * 2016 Postseason: L-Bowie, 58-51 (Bi-District) * Outlook: Tigers bid farewell to leading Logan Nelson Tyler Scott scorer Troy Watson but have a “good group RI KDUG ZRUNLQJ NLGV UHWXUQLQJ ´ VD\V FRDFK Lonnie Scott. * Key Players: Tyler Scott, 5-10 junior (1st-team all-district; 11 ppg); 5-11 senior Brandyn Brewer (second-team all-district; 11 ppg); Logan Nelson, 5-7 junior (7 ppg, 8 rpg); Nick Gonzales, 5-11 senior (11 rpg) * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Tyson Scott (Gunter) - McMurry University; J Bailey (Gunter) - Howard Payne University
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(2015-16 W-L: 28-5/13-1) * Coach: Keith Bates (10th year as a head coach; all years have been at Pottsboro) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 8/4 * 2016 Postseason: W-Henrietta, 53-41; L-Brock, 62-3 Outlook: The Cardinals return four starters from a team that lost only one district game. And that loss came to a Ponder squad that will again press Pottsboro for district bragging rights. Whitesboro returns DOO LWV SOD\HUV IURP D SOD\R൵ WHDP VR VKRXOG DOVR ¿JXUH LQWR WKH PL[ * Key Players: Hatty Shope, 5-7 senior shooting guard (10-3A Defensive Player of the Year); Madeline O’Hanlon, 5-9 junior post (1st-team all-district); Haiden Williams, 5-8 junior shootLQJ JXDUG $ 2൵HQVLYH 3OD\HU RI WKH <HDU 7$%& $OO 5HJLRQ 7*&$ $OO 6WDWH
Whitesboro Bearcats (2015-16 W-L: 8-23/5-9) * Coach: Toby Sluder (sixth year as Whitesboro’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 10/5 * Outlook: Look to be much-improved with players that were wet behind the ears last season but enter this year with their sea legs under them. Whitesboro coach Toby Sluder has tallied a 105-47 record while helming the Bearcats. * Key Players: Josh Fletcher, Jonathon Hamon, Cody Robinson, Brendan Wilson, Preston Johnson * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Ryan Schuessler - Oklahoma Wesleyan University; Wiley Walsh - Oklahoma Wesleyan University
District 10 Van Alstyne Panthers (2015-16 W-L: 29-8) &RDFK 5XVVHOO %HVW WK \HDU DV D KHDG FRDFK ¿IWK \HDU DV 9DQ $OVW\QH¶V KHDG coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 6/1 * 2016 Postseason: W-Winona, 79-58; W-Prairieland, 97-52; W-Mt. Vernon, 78-49; : 2DN &OL൵ )DLWK )DPLO\ : /LIH :D[DKDFKLH / :LQQLH (DVW &KDPEHUV * Returning Starter: 6-3 senior forward Michael Hensley (All-Region); 6-3 senior guard Landon Pardee; 5-11 junior guard Noah Boling * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Isaiah Boling (Van Alstyne 2016) - Southeastern Oklahoma State University
Whitewright Tigers (2015-16 W-L: 23-11/13-1) * Coach: Landon Dyer (made career head-coaching debut last season with Whitewright) * # of Returning Lettermen: 7 * 2016 Postseason: W-Winona; W-Chapel Hill; L-Alba Golden * Key Players: Zada Swoopes, Jolie Donaldson, Jaidyn Melichar, Natasha Smith, Jy’rea Johnson
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District 11 'DOODV /LIH 2DN &OLႇ /LRQV (2015-16 W-L: 28-6/14-0) &RDFK *UHJ 6WRYHU WKLUG \HDU DV D KHDG FRDFK VHFRQG \HDU DV 2DN &OL൵¶V KHDG FRDFK * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 6/2 * 2016 Postseason: W-Millsap, 47-30; W-Paradise, 68-60; L-Grandview, 50-42 * Key Players: Chanel Young, 5-6 senior point guard (10 ppg, 6 apg; 2nd-team all-district); Dejanee Terrell, 6-0 senior post (15 ppg, 9 rpg; University of North Texas Commit; TABC All-Region selection); Riley Stover, 5-4 junior shooting guard (12 ppg, made 89 treys; District Sixth Man of the Year) * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Kirsten Fellows (Life 2015) - Ranger College; Chelsea Adams (Life 2015) - Hill College
Dallas Triple A Academy Lady Stallions (2015-16 W-L: 16-11/5-3) * Coach: Richard Cummings Sr. (eighth year as a head coach; third year as Triple A’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 8/5 * 2016 Postseason: L-Krum (Bi-District) * Outlook: The Lady Stallions look to build on last year’s progress, and a move down to Class $ VKRXOG KHOS $OO ¿YH VWDUWHUV DUH EDFN DQG LQ WKDW PL[ WKHUH DUH WKUHH SOD\HUV ZKR ODVW VHDVRQ DYHUDJHG GRXEOH ¿JXUHV DQG WZR RWKHUV ZKR DYHUDJHG QLQH SRLQWV DSLHFH * Key Players: LaKeea Ford, point guard; Alexia Young, shooting guard (ended her season in December with an injury); LaMonica Williams (returns from a shoulder injury); Devin Collins, wing; Bridgette Madison, wing; Zaquiya Jones, post
Sunnyvale Lady Raiders (2015-16 W-L: 26-9/11-3) * Coach: Jill McDill * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 5/5 * 2016 Postseason: L-Peaster (Bi-District) * Outlook: Avi Alexander, a Texas State commit and fourth-year starter, ZLOO OHDG WKH /DG\ 5DLGHUV WKLV VHDVRQ $OO ¿YH VWDUWHUV UHWXUQ ZLWK WKH addition of one sophomore and three freshmen. The Lady Raiders, only Avi Alexander one year removed from winning a state championship, will look to play an up-tempo style. Sunnyvale coach Jill McDill has won 97 games against 12 losses while at Sunnyvale. Her career record is 475-109. .H\ 3OD\HUV $YL $OH[DQGHU VHQLRU 7$%& 7*&$ $OO 6WDWH VHOHFWLRQ -RUGDQ *UL൶Q VHQLRU (2nd-team all-district); Madison D’Elia, junior (District Newcomer of the Year); Claire Knight, junior (1st-team all-district); Kinsley Troutman, junior (2nd-team all-district) * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Grace Goodhart - University of North Texas; Bria Johnson - Houston Baptist University; Karah Sicurella - Collin College
Sunnyvale Raiders (2015-16 W-L: 22-8/11-3) &RDFK -H൵ -DFREV WK \HDU DV D KHDG FRDFK PDNLQJ GHEXW DW 6XQQ\YDOH * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 3/0 * 2016 Postseason: Lost in second round. * Outlook: The Raiders have a lot of questions to answer after graduating their entire starting lineup and hiring on a new coach. “We should be big and athletic if our seniors DOO SOD\ WKLV VHDVRQ ´ VD\V QHZ FRDFK -H൵ -DFREV ³EXW ZH¶OO NQRZ D ORW PRUH RQFH IRRWEDOO LV RYHU DQG ZH VHH ZKR GHFLGHV WR SOD\ EDVNHWEDOO ´ * Returning Lettermen: Trey Sterling, Bryan Perry, Braison Bryant
District 12 Alba-Golden Panthers (2015-16 W-L: 25-8/12-2) &RDFK -H൵ 0DVRQ PDGH $OED *ROGHQ GHEXW ODVW VHDVRQ * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 8/2 3RVWVHDVRQ /RVW WR 'DLQJHU¿HOG LQ WKLUG URXQG * 2XWORRN ³:H DUH RSWLPLVWLF QRZ WKDW WKH SOD\HUV KDYH D \HDU LQ RXU V\VWHP ´ VD\V $OED *ROGHQ¶V VHFRQG \HDU FRDFK -H൵ 0DVRQ ³3OXV ZH KDYH WDOHQW FRPLQJ XS IURP D -9 WHDP WKDW RQO\ ORVW WKUHH JDPHV WKLV SDVW VHDVRQ ´ * Key Players: Logan Miller, Freddy Reeves, Tom Mitchell, Evan Galyean
Edgewood Bulldogs (2015-16 W-L: 23-8/13-1) * Coach: Jay Jameson (24th year as Edgewood’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 8/3 * 2016 Postseason: Dalton Dover Cody DeLaRosa Trey Erwin L-Tom Bean, 59-58 (Bi-District) * Outlook: “We need to develop some depth both inside and outside, but we have a lot of returnLQJ SOD\HUV VR LW VKRXOG EH D UHDOO\ JRRG \HDU ´ VD\V FRDFK -D\ -DPHVRQ ZKRVH FDUHHU UHFRUG coming in is 592-184. * Key Players: Trey Erwin (returning starter), Dalton Dover (returning starter), Cody Delarosa (returning starter), Quinton Locke, Nobel Smith, Ethan Harber, Chase Jackson, Sean Joyce
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Eustace Lady Bulldogs (2015-16 W-L: 22-9/12-2) &RDFK /OR\G 0DKD൵H\ WK \HDU DV KHDG FRDFK * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 6/3 * 2016 Postseason: W-Sabine; L-Teague * Outlook: Lady Bulldogs will look to build upon the program’s best season in 47 years. Prior to the VHDVRQ WKH /DG\ %XOOGRJV KDG QRW EHHQ WR WKH SOD\R൵V VLQFH -XQLRU SRLQW JXDUG =RLH Bailey will lead the way, and 6-3 Sydnee Wynn will be a force to deal with at the post. * Key Players: Zoie Bailey, 5-4 junior point guard; Sydnee Wynn, 6-3 senior post; Madison Holbert, 5-5 sophomore guard; Lilly Sorrels, 5-11 sophomore guard; Johnsynn Luckey, 5-10 sophomore post * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Dominique Thomas, Emem David, Tree Brooks, Deja’s Thompson, Berjae Lewis, Bre Brooks, Stacey Malone
Quitman Bulldogs (2015-16 W-L: 10-19/3-9) * Coach: Jim Reid (21st year as a head coach; second year as Quitman’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 6/4 * Outlook: Should be much improved with the return of four starters from a young team. Strong freshman class should provide welcomed depth. * Key Players: Garrett Taylor, junior (1st-team all-district; 13.8 ppg, 6.8 rpg, 3.2 spg, 2.3 apg); Jacob Rowland, senior (2nd-team all-district; 2.7 ppg, 5.6 rpg); Garrett Peek, junior (5.8 ppg, 3.7 rpg); Josh Medlin, sophomore (4.5 ppg, 3.0 rpg); Javier Roman, senior; Jose Delgadillo, senior; Jace Reid, freshman; Trey Berry, freshman
District 14 Redwater Dragons (2015-16 W-L: 7-20/0-12) &RDFK -H൵ 6PLWK PDGH KHDG FRDFKLQJ GHEXW ODVW VHDVRQ * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 4/3 * Outlook: The Dragons graduated six seniors but return three experienced players in Conner McKeller, Zane Smith and Noah Thompson with McKeller and Smith being named honorable-mention all-district last season. The 2015-16 Dragons improved their victory total by six games over the previous year and hope to keep heading in the right direction despite the overall inexperience of their roster. * Key Players: Zane Smith, 5-10 junior combo guard (7.7 ppg, 4.9 apg, 1.6 spg, 3.2 rpg; honorable-mention all-district); Conner McKellar, 5-11 senior shooting guard/forward (8.5 ppg, 1.1 apg, 1 spg, 5 rpg; honorable-mention all-district); Noah Thompson, 6-0 senior forward (3.3 ppg, 1.5 apg, 1.4 spg, 3.5 rpg)
District 15 Arp Tigers * Head Coach: Joe Crawford WK \HDU DV D KHDG FRDFK ¿UVW \HDU EDFN DW $US D VFKRRO KH SUHYLRXVO\ FRDFKHG * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 10/3 3RVWVHDVRQ /RVW LQ ¿UVW URXQG 2XWORRN ³:H ZLOO EH YHU\ H[SHULHQFHG DQG YHU\ TXLFN ´ VD\V FRDFK -RH &UDZIRUG ZKR LV LQ KLV ¿UVW \HDU EDFN FRDFKLQJ WKH 7LJHUV
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District 16 -HႇHUVRQ /DG\ %XOOGRJV (2015-16 W-L: 15-15/4-6) * Coach: Mark Allen (31st year as a head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 6/2 3RVWVHDVRQ /RVW LQ ¿UVW URXQG * 2XWORRN ³7KLV FRXOG EH WKH EHVW JLUOV EDVNHWEDOO WHDP -H൵HUVRQ KDV HYHU KDG ´ VD\V FRDFK 0DUN $OOHQ * Key Players: Jayda McCoy, Jamya Smith, Ja’ Lisa Mitchell, Elaina Langbartels, Ja’Kayla Jones, Ni’Linda Johnson
White Oak Roughnecks (2015-16 W-L: 21-11) * Coach: Brett Cloud (third year as a head coach; debut season with White Oak) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 5/2 * 2016 Postseason: L-Rice (Bi-District) * Outlook: “The expectation this season is to compete for a district championship with a much-imSURYHG -H൵HUVRQ VTXDG ´ VD\V FRDFK %UHWW &ORXG ZKR LV PDNLQJ KLV :KLWH 2DN GHEXW WKLV IDOO * Key Players: Conner Week (returning starter), Justin Benson (returning starter), Anthony Hoyt VHQLRU -D\ORQ -H൵HU\ VHQLRU &DPHURQ %DWHV MXQLRU $QGUHZ +RRG MXQLRU
White Oak Ladynecks (2015-16 W-L: 20-11/8-2) * Coach: Desiree Hutchins-Boyett (15th season as a head coach) * # of Returning Starters: 3 * 2016 Postseason: W-Frankston; L-Little River Academy * Outlook: “We will be inexperienced on the varsity level with only three returning lettermen, but WKH SOD\HUV KDYH ZRUNHG H[WUHPHO\ KDUG LQ WKH R൵VHDVRQ ´ VD\V FRDFK 'HVLUHH +XWFKLQV %R\HWW * Key Players: Bella Sacco, Alyia Hal, Kyla Weeks
District 17 Blooming Grove Lions (2015-16 W-L: 16-13/6-8) * Coach: Atraviya Thomas (made career head-coaching debut last season with Blooming Grove) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 7/3 * 2016 Postseason: None * Key Players: Jasmine Sutton, 5-7 senior guard (13 ppg, 6 rpg); Tyler Pyburn, 5-8 sophomore forward (9 ppg, 7.6 rpg); Mariah Horner, 5-6 senior guard (8 ppg, 7 rpg, 6 spg)
Palmer Bulldogs (2015-16 W-L: 7-24/0-14) * Coach: Ryan Fortenberry WK \HDU DV D KHDG FRDFK ¿IWK \HDU DV 3DOPHU¶V KHDG FRDFK * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 7/3 * Outlook: Three-year returning starter Gunnar Barnes will headline a squad that should make advances this fall after coach Ryan Fortenberry gave six underclassmen -- three freshmen, three sophomores -- big minutes during the 2015-16 campaign. .H\ 3OD\HUV *XQQDU %DUQHV VHQLRU JXDUG SSJ 1DWH *UL൶V VRSKRPRUH post; Dillon Villasenor, 5-7 sophomore point guard
District 18 %XႇDOR %LVRQ (2015-16 W-L: 29-2/14-0) * Coach: Jozette Jenkins (eighth year as a head coach; seventh \HDU DV %X൵DOR¶V KHDG FRDFK * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 7/2 * 2016 Postseason: W-Pollock Central, 52-36; W-Van Vleck, 47-32; W-Central Heights, 55-50; W-Franklin, 51-40; L-Little River Academy, 50-38 * 2XWORRN %X൵DOR FRDFK -R]HWWH -HQNLQV VD\V KHU WHDP¶V VXFFHVV ODVW Jordan Jenkins season was “not due to skill or talent, but rather team unity … Our motto this year is ‘Committed.’ We will be young, but we are very GHWHUPLQHG ´ * Key Players: Jordan Jenkins, senior guard (18.2 ppg, 5.3 rpg, 7.4 apg, 7.6 spg, 60 FG%, 63 FT%); Lauren Pate, senior guard (47 FG%, 53 FT%) )<, 7KH /DG\ %LVRQ KDYH VX൵HUHG PDMRU XSV DQG GRZQV LQ UHFHQW \HDUV 7KHLU FRDFK is a breast cancer survivor. She was diagnosed and underwent treatment during the 2014-15 season. Additionally, 2016 graduate Allison Grissett’s grandfather, who the WHDP ORYLQJO\ UHIHUUHG WR DV ³3RSV ´ XQGHUZHQW D OXQJ WUDQVSODQW ODVW VSULQJ ³7KHVH EDWWOHV KDYH SURSHOOHG RXU WHDP WR D KLJKHU OHYHO RI XQLW\ ´ FRDFK -R]HWWH -HQNLQV VD\V ³:H WUXO\ VWDQG IRU HDFK RWKHU 7RJHWKHU ´
Palestine Westwood Panthers (2015-16 W-L: 19-14/8-6) * Coach: Scott Nettles (Ninth year as Westwood’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 7/3 * 2016 Postseason: None 2XWORRN 3DOHVWLQH :HVWZRRG PLVVHG WKH SOD\R൵V WKLV SDVW VHDVRQ IRU WKH ¿UVW WLPH LQ ¿YH \HDUV $QG WKLQJV ZRQ¶W JHW PXFK HDVLHU WKLV VHDVRQ 7KUHH VWDUWHUV UHWXUQ ³EXW the rest of our team will have little to no varsity game experience so our outlook will GHSHQG ODUJHO\ RQ LI DQG ZKHQ WKH\ FDQ FRQWULEXWH ´ VD\V FRDFK 6FRWW 1HWWOHV * Key Players: Jaren Turner, 5-11 sophomore shooting guard (started most of last season); Kollin Simon, 6-1 junior guard (third year as a varsity player; 2016 1st-team all-district selection); Javarus Simmons, 6-4 junior forward/post (third season as varsity player; top returning rebounder)
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(2015-16 W-L: 7-18/4-10) * Coach: Warren Ringland (25th year as a head coach; third year as Westwood’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 7/3 * Outlook: “We have much improved depth thanks to solid talent in the sophomore and IUHVKPDQ FODVV ´ VD\V FRDFK :DUUHQ 5LQJODQG ³:H DOVR KDYH D JRRG DPRXQW RI H[SHULHQFH :H VKRXOG EH LQ WKH KXQW IRU D SOD\R൵ VSRW LI RXU XQGHUFODVVPHQ JURZ XS TXLFNO\ HVSHFLDOO\ WKH SRVWV 2XU JXDUGV DUH H[SHULHQFHG DQG VKRXOG EH RXU EDFNERQH ´ * Key Players: Janzel Baroy, senior (three-year letterman); Shasta Carwell, senior (one-year letterman); Chassity Sanders, senior (two-year letterman); Sheilicia Nash, junior (1-year letterman); Chelsey Walker, junior (1-year letterman); Monica Wilson, sophomore (1-year letterman); Tommiana Calhoun, sophomore (1-year letterman); Chahallie Grant, junior; Kalyadra Davis, junior; Taylor Embra, sophomore
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District 19 Clifton Cubs (2015-16 W-L: 18-14) * Coach: Jamie Duke (sixth year as a head coach; debuting this season at Clifton) * Key Players: Sydney Harris, sophomore point guard; Mackenzie Wells, senior forward; Jacelyn Slagle, senior post; Makayla Meador, senior guard
Groesbeck Goats (2015-16 W-L: 19-14/3-6) * Coach: Chris Reid (fourth year as a head coach; all years have been at Groesbeck) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 4/1 * 2016 Postseason: L-Waco La Vega, 57-48 (Bi-District) * Outlook: “Though only returning four lettermen and one starter, ZH ZLOO EULQJ XS VRPH KRSHIXO SOD\HUV IURP WKH -9 UDQNV ´ VD\V Sabrien Jones coach Chris Reid. “I expect senior guard Sabrien Jones to be one of WKH EHVW LQ WKH DUHD LI QRW WKH VWDWH ´ * Key Players: Sabrien Jones, 5-10 senior point guard (15.8 ppg, 4.8 rpg, 2.9 apg, 2.7 spg; $ ¿UVW WHDP DOO GLVWULFW :DFR 7ULEXQH +HUDOG 6XSHU &HQWH[ +RQRUDEOH 0HQWLRQ
* FYI: This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Groesbeck Goats making their only DSSHDUDQFH LQ WKH VWDWH WLWOH JDPH D FRQWHVW LW ORVW WR 6WD൵RUG /HDGLQJ WKH *RDWV that season were current South Grand Prairie head boys basketball coach Brandon Bennett and retired NFL veteran Lenoy Jones. The Goats have struggled in recent years but seem to have now turned things around. When coach Chris Reid took over in 2013, the Goats won just two games. Then, the next season, they won 10 games. Improvement continued last season when Groesbeck checked the win column 19 times.
(2015-16 W-L: 20-11/11-3) * Coach: Michael Williams (sixth year as a head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 8/2 * 2016 Postseason: L-Blooming Grove, 96-73 (Bi-District) * Outlook: Both of Lexington’s returning starters earned all-district accolades last season. Several call-ups from a 20-6 JV team will help as well. The Eagles won 20 games this past season after winning only eight games in the two previous seasons combined. * Key Players: Gavin Thomas, 6-4 junior guard (14.0 ppg, 5.0 rpg, 2.5 bpg; 1st-team all-district; Lexington’s VHFRQG OHDGLQJ VFRUHU ODVW VHDVRQ 1DWKDQDHO &OL൵RUG VHQLRU IRUZDUG SSJ USJ QG WHDP all-district as a freshman and junior)
Little River Academy Bees (2015-16 W-L: 32-7/14-0) * Coach: Brian Pursche (16th year as a head coach; sixth year as Little River’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 6/2 3RVWVHDVRQ /RVW WR %URFN LQ WKH 6WDWH 6HPL¿QDOV * Outlook: “This year could be hard after losing three starters and two impact players from the EHQFK ´ VD\V FRDFK %ULDQ 3XUVFKH ³:H ZLOO QRW KDYH WKH VDPH VHQLRU OHDGHUVKLS ZH GLG ODVW \HDU but have a good core of younger players ready to step into that role. If the young ones step up and SUHIRUP ZH ZLOO KDYH D FKDQFH DW DQRWKHU SOD\R൵ UXQ ´ * Key Players: Kamryn Mraz, 5-6 junior point guard (13 ppg, 6 apg, 4 spg); Kenidi White, 5-10 junior guard (7.5 ppg, 4.5 spg) )<, %ULDQ 3XUVFKH DQG HDFK PHPEHU RI KLV VWD൵ ODXQFKHG WKHLU UHVSHFWLYH FRDFKLQJ FDUHHUV ZLWK WHDPV WKDW ZRXQG XS DGYDQFLQJ WR WKH VWDWH WRXUQDPHQW WKDW ¿UVW \HDU 7KLV VHDVRQ 3XUVFKH has taken on a new assistant. He is hoping the trend continues.
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(2015-16 W-L: 4-23/0-8) * Coach: Andre Daversa 2XWORRN 7KH /DG\ *RDWV JHW EDFN WKHLU ÀRRU JHQHUDO ± L H SRLQW JXDUG 9RQQD &DUWHU %XVE\ ± DIWHU VKH VX൵HUHG D VHDVRQ HQGLQJ NQHH LQMXU\ ODVW IDOO ³:H KDYH D UHDOLVWLF H[SHFWDWLRQ RI VLJQL¿FDQW SURJUHVV ´ VD\V FRDFK $QGUH 'DYHUVD * .H\ 3OD\HUV &KDQHO 5DWFOL൵ VHQLRU /DXUHQ 6PLWK VHQLRU 9RQQD &DUWHU %XVE\ VHQLRU * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Mandy Adams - Southwestern College/ Kansas; Mikayla Swift - Sul Ross State University * FYI: Groesbeck is in the process of resuscitating what was once a rich basketball tradition. Groesbeck won a 3A state title in 1996 and enjoyed much success both before and after that centerpiece of achievement. The Lady Goats advanced to the 2004 State 6HPL¿QDOV EHIRUH ORVLQJ WR HYHQWXDO VWDWH FKDPS &DQ\RQ DQG PDQDJHG D FRXSOH PRUH SOD\R൵ UXQV EHIRUH WKH SURJUDP DOO EXW GURSSHG R൵ WKH JULG 7KH /DG\ *RDWV KDYH TXDOL¿HG IRU WKH SOD\R൵V RQO\ RQFH LQ WKH ODVW QLQH \HDUV DQG KDYH ZRQ D WRWDO RI RQO\ six games in the last two seasons.
Whitney Wildcats (2015-16 W-L: 10-18/6-8) * Coach: Kaylann Miller (6th year as a head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 5/4
Raheem Green
Frances King
Rogers Lady Eagles (2015-16 W-L: 24-9/10-4) * Coach: Loyd Morgan Jr. (31st year as a head coach; 13th year as Rogers’ head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 7/2 * 2016 Postseason: Lost in second round. 2XWORRN 7KH /DG\ (DJOHV ¿QG WKHPVHOYHV LQ D GLVWULFW ZLWK WKUHH WHDPV WKDW KDYH DGYDQFHG WR the State Tournament at least once within the past three seasons. “From top to bottom, District $ ZLOO EH D WRXJK UDFH ´ FRDFK /R\G 0RUJDQ -U VD\V ³+RZHYHU ZH H[SHFW WR EH LQ WKH SLFWXUH IRU D SOD\R൵ EHUWK ´ .H\ 3OD\HUV %ULWWDQ\ +R൵ VHQLRU JXDUG SSJ VSJ 'LVWULFW 2൵HQVLYH 093 &DQdice Faulkenberry, senior guard (3 ppg, 3 rpg; honorable-mention all-district)
(2015-16 W-L: 20-14) &RDFK 5DQGDOO )R\ ¿IWK \HDU DV D KHDG FRDFK DOO \HDUV KDYH EHHQ DW Anderson-Shiro) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 6/3 * 2016 Postseason: W-Thrall, 43-27; W-San Saba, 51-46; L-Holland, 48-43 * Outlook: The Owls will be small and quick with an ability to stretch D’Asia White defenses with perimeter shooting and attack the rack when the opportunity presents itself. “Our top three rebounders from a year ago are not returnLQJ WKRXJK ´ FRDFK 5DQGDOO )R\ VD\V ³VR ZH ZLOO KDYH WR VWHS XS WR EH D JRRG UHERXQGLQJ WHDP ´ * Key Players: D’Asia White, 5-3 sophomore point guard (District Newcomer of the Year; excelOHQW IDFLOLWDWRU ZKR FDQ KHUVHOI VFRUH IURP DQ\ZKHUH RQ WKH ÀRRU GHFHSWLYH VSHHG 7D\ORU 'DYLV 5-0 junior shooting guard (can hit from beyond the arc); Christina VanTassell, 5-5 senior shooting guard/small forward (led team in treys made when she was a sophomore but missed most of last year due to injury; also defends well)
Hempstead Bobcats
Colton Shields
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District 20 Franklin Lions (2015-16 W-L: 17-3/14-0) * Coach: Shad Reed (17th year as a head coach; sixth year as Franklin’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 7/3 * 2016 Postseason: L-Marlin (Bi-District) * Outlook: “We have a good nucleus of kids returning, but the majority of our team will be Thomas Box RQ WKH IRRWEDOO ¿HOG DQG FRXOG SRVVLEO\ SOD\ ZHOO LQWR 'HFHPEHU DJDLQ ´ VD\V FRDFK 6KDG 5HHG ³)LQGLQJ J\P WLPH DQG VWD\LQJ KHDOWK\ ZLOO EH NH\ ´ * Key Players: Thomas Box, 6-1 senior forward (injured last season); Raheem Green, 6-1 senior forward (7 ppg, 5 rpg); Casey Phillips, 6-5 junior post (8 ppg, 8 rpg); Colton Shields, 5-10 senior guard (7 ppg, 4 rpg) * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Michael Witherspoon (Franklin 2014) - Brookhaven College * FYI: Franklin coach Shad Reed must have a Dr Pepper with him while helming the Lions. “It has become such a tradition that my ZLIH DQG PDQDJHUV DOZD\V PDNH VXUH , KDYH RQH ´ 5HHG VD\V
(2015-16 W-L: 13-14/8-6) * Coach: Charlie Hall * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 7/4 * 3RVWVHDVRQ /RVW WR 7HDJXH LQ WKH ¿UVW URXQG * Key Players: Annie Hasselbach, senior; Lauryn Locklin, senior; Sharice Boyd, junior; France King, junior
(2015-16 W-L: 30-5/12-0) * Coach: Bobby Spain (15th year as a head coach; all years have been at Hempstead) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 9/3 3RVWVHDVRQ /RVW WR .RXQW]H LQ 5HJLRQDO 4XDUWHU¿QDOV * Outlook: Experienced backcourt – headlined by All-State selection KD Boulds.-- will lead the way. 5RVWHU LV ¿OOHG ZLWK VSHHG DQG \RXQJHU SOD\HUV KDYH VRPH OHQJWK ³%\ -DQXDU\ ZH VKRXOG EH D SUHWW\ JRRG WHDP ´ VD\V FRDFK %REE\ 6SDLQ ZKRVH %REFDWV KDYH QRZ SRVWHG ZLQV LQ HDFK RI WKH SDVW WZR VHDVRQV * Key Players: KD Boulds, 6-4 senior point guard (20.5 ppg, 8.8 apg, 8.8 rpg, 4.7 spg; all-state selection); Ahmad Banks, 6-0 junior wing (12.5 ppg, 2.3 apg, 4.9 rpg, 3.7 spg); Delarrin Turner, 5-11 junior wing (6.3 ppg, 2.3 apg, 4.8 rpg, 2.8 spg); Fred Thomas, 5-7 senior wing (7.6 ppg); Peyton Chernosky, 6-4 junior wing; Trevon Carter, 6-5 sophomore post; Fred Lewis, 6-6 freshman post
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Trinity Tigers (2015-16 W-L: 3-18/3-7) * Coach: Micah Murphy (17th year as a head coach; made Trinity debut last season) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 6/4 * Outlook: “With most of our starters returning, we will be looking to make a dramatic LPSURYHPHQW RYHU ODVW VHDVRQ ´ VD\V FRDFK 0LFDK 0XUSK\ * Key Players: Daja Rolling (1st-team all-district), Gabby Soria, Jailyn Edwards, Micah Brock
District 22 Nacogdoches Central Heights Blue Devils (2015-16 W-L: 19-14) * Coach: Kevin Herron (14th year as a head coach; all years have been at Central Heights) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 3/2 3RVWVHDVRQ /RVW LQ ¿UVW URXQG * Outlook: Central Heights’ junior-heavy roster is characterized by plenty of size and athleticism, a recipe for continued success, according to coach Kevin Herron, who starts the season with a career mark of 241- 188. * Key Players: Bubba Moore, Andrew Chappell, Jacob Street, Jakolvin Wallace, Cade Watson, Michael Badders
Pollok Central Bulldogs (2015-16 W-L: 15-19) * Coach: Tony Brown (ninth year as a head coach; sixth year as Central’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 4/3 3RVWVHDVRQ / %X൵DOR * Outlook: Bulldogs lose their top scorer (22 ppg) from last season. “We will need PXOWLSOH SOD\HUV WR VWHS XS WKHLU VFRULQJ WR R൵VHW WKLV ORVV ´ VD\V FRDFK 7RQ\ %URZQ ³, IHHO OLNH RXU GHIHQVH ZLOO EH RXU VWUHQJWK DQG ZH ZLOO ORRN WR VFRUH D ORW LQ WUDQVLWLRQ ´ * Key Players: Makenna Bell, 5-7 senior (2nd-team all-district; 9 ppg); Addie Liles, 5-8 junior (8 ppg); Shelby Owens, 5-3 senior (4 ppg) * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Karley McHenry (Pollok Central 2016) Angelina College
District 23 Buna Cougars (2015-16 W-L: 25-12/11-3) * Coach: Eric Girola (sixth season as a head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 7/3 * 2016 Postseason: W-East Bernard; L-Central Heights * Key Players: Brook Burt, sophomore; Amber Askew, sophomore; Marcie Moss, sophomore; Laney Castie, senior; Morgan Lambright, senior; Jacie Gilbert, senior * FYI: Buna is attempting to advance to the postseason for the sixth year in a row.
Winnie East Chambers Lady Bucs (2015-16 W-L: 28-6/12-3) * Coach: Edward (Eddie) Ray Michalko (36th year as a head coach; third year as East Chambers’ head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 5/1 * 2016 Postseason: W-Wallis Brazos; L-Woden. * Outlook: Athletic team with little experience. Two-thirds of last season’s scoring JUDGXDWHG ³7KLV ZLOO EH D WDOH RI WZR WHDPV ´ VD\V FRDFK (GGLH 5D\ 0LFKDONR ³:H¶OO take our lumps in the beginning and will hopefully be ready to go when district gets KHUH « :H ZLOO QHHG WR SOD\ ZLWK KHDUW DQG D JUHDW DWWLWXGH DQG SXUSRVH ´ .H\ 3OD\HUV *LD 6LPLHQ VHQLRU ORQH UHWXUQLQJ VWDUWHU 'LVWULFW 2൵HQVLYH 3OD\HU of the Year; led East Chambers in rebounds); Kelly Silcox, a 5-9 junior (team’s tallest returnee; plays center); Bekah Daniel, junior forward (returnee); Sade Hale, junior forward (returnee); Lexi Boose, sophomore guard; Jalynn Guillory, junior guard. (Boose and Guillory have good skills but have not spent much time sharing the backcourt.) * FYI: Edward (Eddie) Ray Michalko began coaching the Lady Bucs in 2014. Before that, he logged 33 years coaching at small schools in Louisiana. Michalko posted over ZLQV DQG ZRQ VHYHUDO VWDWH WLWOHV ZKLOH FRDFKLQJ LQ WKH %D\RX 6WDWH 7KH ¿UVW \HDU Michalko coached at East Chambers, he maintained his residence in Louisiana and each day drove 79 miles one-way to work. Michalko says 90% of his players have gone on to graduate from college, a stat he is more proud of than any other.
District 24 Hitchcock Bulldogs (2015-16 W-L: 33-4/12-0) * Coach: Andrew Hubbell * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 9/3 * 2016 Postseason: W-Hardin, 43-42; L-Crocket, 72-70 * Outlook: Hitchcock is a pressure team with a ton of guards but is thin at post. The squad will push tempo any time it gets the chance. “As we did last year, we will let our defense fuel our R൵HQVH DV PXFK DV SRVVLEOH ´ FRDFK $QGUHZ +XEEHOO VD\V 7KH %XOOGRJV¶ GHIHQVH ODVW VHDVRQ OHG Class 3A in steals. * Returning Starters: Tra’Coreia Ward, senior shooting guard; Irish Winn, junior point guard; Tierra McDaniel, senior shooting guard/small forward Other Key Players: Tiavone King, junior point guard; Nashwanda Walker, senior shooting guard; Sierra Evans, senior center; Majesty Odem, junior power forward/center; Deaja Fury, junior power forward; Taylor Kendrick, junior point guard * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Tiaya Dixon - Angelina College; Kiarra Myles Texas College
District 25 Blanco Panthers (2015-16 W-L: 17-11/8-4) * Coach: Derrick Hernandez (fourth year as Blanco’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 4/1 * 2016 Postseason: L-Marion, 63-47 (Bi-District) 2XWORRN ³:H ZLOO EH D \RXQJ WHDP LQ D GLVWULFW WKDW ZLOO EH YHU\ FRPSHWLWLYH ´ VD\V FRDFK 'HUULFN Hernandez. * Returning Starter: Eddie Calzoncit, sophomore * Other Projected Starters: Jacob Robinson, senior; Noah Wheeler, senior; Nick Sampeck, junior; Tyler Larue, sophomore
Ingram Moore Lady Warriors
(2015-16 W-L: 8-21/4-6) * Coach: Roy Boone (eighth year as Tom Moore’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 9/2 * 2016 Postseason: L-San Antonio Cole (Bi-District) * Outlook: Team returns a good core group of players with athleticism and experience. Will need to replace the top three scorers from last season in Becca Estright, Hailey Riley and Meagan Whitley. * Returning Starters: Maci Piper, 5-4 senior guard; Shannon Cover, 5-8 senior post * Other Key Players: Brooklyn Thomas, 5-3 senior wing; Kenzie Kowalski, 5-8 senior forward; Joan Albor, 5-6 junior wing; Sera Oniell, 6-0 junior post
Lago Vista Vikings (2015-16 W-L: 11-20/8-3) * Coach: Katina Flournoy-Walker (13th year as a head coach; fourth year as a Vikings’ head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 9/3 * 2016 Postseason: W-Natalia, 56-44; L-Hallettsville, 46-29 * Outlook: “We hope to win our district by being hardcore on defense and IRUFLQJ WHDPV WR JLYH XV WKH EDOO ´ VD\V FRDFK .DWLQD )ORXUQR\ :DONHU Katina * Returning Starters: Shelby Schwartz, Cierra Abbott, Linzi Standiford * Other Key Players: Marchelle Williams, Ashley D’Ambrose, Grace Standiford, Alex Mancilla * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Isis Johnson (Team Lockhart 2010) - Concordia University; Victoria Elizalde (Team Beeville) - Houston Tillison University
District 26 Karnes City Badgers (2015-16 W-L: 22-11/5-7) * Coach: Kyle Armstrong (fourth year as Karnes City’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 8/5 * 2016 Postseason: None * Outlook: Everyone returns from last year’s 22-11 team. Jacob Gonzales, a three-year starter at point guard, will headline along with power forward Colby Robinson, who last season led the team in rebounds with 10 per game. Kyle Armstrong has coached Karnes City to 62 wins against 35 losses in three seasons. Expect the Badgers to reach the postseason this year after staying at home this past spring. .H\ 3OD\HUV &ROE\ 5RELQVRQ ¿UVW WHDP DOO GLVWULFW -DFRE *RQ]DOHV ¿UVW WHDP DOO GLVWULFW Corbyn Wright (2nd-team all-district) * Other Key Players: Honorable-mention all-district selections Joseph Salinas, Sergio Garcia and Acie Jauer, all of whom play on the perimeter
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Poth Pirates (2015-16 W-L: 16-16/9-3) * Coach: Amanda Hemby (fourth year as Poth’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 11/4 * 2016 Postseason: W-Rice Consolidated, 63-62; L-Cole, 85-42 * Returning Starters: Haley Cooper, senior guard; Amanda Lyssy, senior post; Erynn Hosek, senior post; Emily Leger, junior guard * Other Key Players: Tori Sunday, junior post; Chelsea Kruse, sophomore guard; Adia Cruz, senior guard; Mason Archer, junior forward; Abby Zaiontz, junior post; Mckayla Miller, sophomore forward; Tatum Lynch, senior guard * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Dominique DeHoyos (Poth 2015) - Texas Lutheran University
San Antonio Cole Cougars (2015-16 W-L: 21-10/9-1) * Coach: Justin Morett (/21st year as a head coach; made Cole debut last season) * # of Returning Lettermen /Starters: 6/3 * 2016 Postseason: W-Florence, 60-34; L-Goliad, 44-41 * Outlook: “We were very young last year and had some success, so looking forward to this seaVRQ ZLWK VRPH JRRG UHWXUQHHV DQG VRPH JRRG DGGLWLRQV IURP RXU -9 ´ VD\V FRDFK -XVWLQ 0RUHWW
6DQ $QWRQLR )R[ 7HFK %XႇDOR (2015-16 W-L: 14-19/4-9) * Coach: Kellen Morgan (seventh year as Fox Tech’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 4/4 * 2016 Postseason: L-Jarrell (Bi-District) * 2XWORRN /DVW VHDVRQ PDUNHG WKH ¿UVW WLPH IRU )R[ 7HFK WR DGYDQFH WR WKH SOD\R൵V LQ VL[ \HDUV DQG WKH ¿UVW WLPH IRU WKH %X൵DOR WR GR VR VLQFH WKH VFKRRO WUDQVLWLRQHG LQWR D VWDQG DORQH PDJQHW FDPSXV * Key Players: Azeem Williams, Angel Gonzalez, Ali Williams, Patrick Pruneda, Benny Gonzalez * FYI: This year marks the 20th anniversary of the 1996-1997 Fox team that went 36-3 and won the AAAA State Title.
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District 28 Boling Bulldogs
District 27 Hallettsville Brahmas (2015-16 W-L: 12-14/6-4) * Coach: Rodney Dowell (14th year as a head basketball coach; second year as Hallettsville’s basketball coach) * # of Returning Lettermen: 9/4 * Outlook:“We are in one of the toughest districts in 3A and how well we do will be EDVHG RQ KRZ ZHOO ZH KDQGOH WKH ODWH VWDUW GXH WR IRRWEDOO ´ VD\V FRDFK 5RGQH\ 'RZHOO whose career record now stands at 154-89. * Returning Starters: Ashton Adams, senior guard (2016 District Defensive MVP); Josh Wagner, junior guard (2016 District Newcomer of the Year); Colton Starns, senior point guard (fourth-year letterman); Kraegan Matula, senior post (team’s leading scorer last season) Others: Nick Barerra, senior guard; Will Dowell, senior post; Scooter Adams, junior guard; Jordan Brooks, junior guard
Marion Bulldogs (2015-16 W-L: 16-15/6-4) * Coach: Jon Allen (21st year as a head coach; 11th year as Marion’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 4/4 * 2016 Postseason: W-Blanco, 63-47; L-Industrial, 48-42 * Outlook: “We are very excited about the future with four starters EDFN DQG WKUHH RI WKHP EHLQJ XQGHUFODVVPHQ ´ VD\V FRDFK -RQ Jackson Allen $OOHQ ³:H KDYH D ORW RI H[SHULHQFH FRPLQJ R൵ D SOD\R൵ ZLQ IURP ODVW \HDU ´ * Key Players: JD Raggio, 6-0 senior point guard (1st-team all-district; 10 ppg, 4 apg); Fabian Guerrero, 5-10 junior guard (2nd-team all-district; 8 ppg, 3 apg, 2 spg); Jacob Wallace, 6-2 sophomore forward (2nd-team all-district; 6 ppg, 6 bpg); Jackson Allen, 6-3 sophomore forward (District Newcomer of the Year; 7 ppg, 5 bpg) )<, 7KH %XOOGRJV KDYH QRZ DGYDQFHG SDVW WKH ¿UVW URXQG RI WKH SOD\R൵V VL[ \HDUV LQ a row and twice during that stretch have made it to third round.
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(2015-16 W-L: 25-11/8-2) * Coach: Kollyn McWhinney (13th year as a head coach; all years have been at Marion) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 8/4 * 2016 Postseason: W-Blanco, 56-30; L-Goliad, 47-30 * Outlook: The Bulldogs graduated only one Natalie Deml Stacey Radtke player so are as court-savvy as they come. “(Not only that), we have the ability to score IURP DOO ¿YH SRVLWLRQV ´ * Key Players: Natalie Deml, 5-4 senior point guard (10.9 ppg, 4.1 rpg, 2.5 spg, 3.0 apg; 1st-team all-district); Madelyn Abrameit, 5-6 junior guard (6.0 ppg, 5.2 rpg, 1.8 apg; 2nd-team all-district); Brianna Randle, 5-9 junior post (8.9 ppg, 9.9 rpg, 1.6 spg; 1st-team all-district); Stacey Radtke, 6-0 senior post (4.7 ppg, 7.6 rpg, 1.4 spg, 2.6 bpg; District Co-Defensive MVP) * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Rachel Farris (Marion 2012) - Montana Tech of the University of Montana; Cami Davis (Marion 2015) – The University of Texas at Tyler; Jordan Estrada (Marion 2016) - Texas Lutheran University
Schulenburg Shorthorns (2015-16 W-L: 29-7/10-0) * Coach: Richard Hoogendoorn (38th year as a head coach; 17th year as Schulenburg’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 4/2 * 2016 Postseason: Lost in Regional AA Finals 2XWORRN 7KH 6KRUWKRUQV PRYH XS LQ FODVVL¿FDWLRQ WKLV VHDVRQ VR ZLOO EH WHVWHG IURP WKH RXWVHW But veteran coach Richard Hoogendoorn feels he returns a solid core that is up for the challenge. Hoogendoorn goes into the 2016-17 campaign with a 723-457 record. * Returning Starters: Myles Thomas, 6-2 junior; Josh Brown, 6-3 senior (both Thomas and %URZQ DYHUDJHG GRXEOH ¿JXUHV ODVW VHDVRQ * Other Key Players: Davonne Granger, 6-1 senior; Jase Hollas, 6-1 junior * Call-ups from a 2016 District-Champ JV Squad: Leo Veloz, 5-9 junior point guard; Zack Rast, 5-10 senior; Jack Seyl, 5-10 junior; Miles Marberger, 5-9 junior
(2015-16 W-L: 9-20/3-9) * Coach: Thomas Josey (made career head-coaching debut last season at Boling) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 7/4 * Key Players: Michael Joyce, Vernon Jackson, Nick Dube, Garrett Monroe, Chris French
District 29 Goliad Tigerettes (2015-16 W-L: 32-6/12-0) * Coach: Chris Jost (19th year as a head coach; made Goliad coaching debut last season) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 5/3 * 2016 Postseason: W-Palacios, 76-33; W-Marion, 47-30; L-Hallettsville, 58-51 * Outlook: The Tigerettes’ move to a new district will pit them against 30-game winner 0DWKLV DQG UHJLRQDO VHPL¿QDOLVW 2GHP *ROLDG ZLOO ORRN WR PDNH D GHHS UXQ LQ WKH SOD\R൵V EHKLQG DOO UHJLRQ SRLQW JXDUG 5R[DQQH 0RUULV DQG DOO GLVWULFW SHUIRUPHUV -DGH Reyna and Michala Janssen. * Key Players: Roxanne Morris, 5-10 senior point guard (District MVP, TABC All-Region selection); Jade Reyna, 5-1 senior shooting guard (1st-team all-district); Michala Janssen, 5-10 senior small forward (1st-team all-district); Savannah Shaw, 5-10 junior power forward; Kassidy Nicholson, 5-6 sophomore shooting guard
District 30 Dilley Wolves (2015-16 W-L: 10-19/3-6) * Coach: Rocky Roberts (25th year as a head coach; made his Dilley coaching debut last season) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 4/2 * 2016 Postseason: L-Odem (Bi-District) * Outlook: Dilley’s fortunes will revolve around how quickly a freshman core can coalesce with a couple of move-ins and the four returnees. “How fast they learn the speed RI WKH KLJK VFKRRO JDPH ZLOO EH KRZ VXFFHVVIXO ZH DUH ´ VD\V FRDFK 5RFN\ 5REHUWV Projected Starters: Devon Ramirez, Jazlyn Rodriguez, Haley Smith, Carla Martinez, Espe Leal * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Shanina Mitchell - New Mexico Junior College; Maddie Frerich – University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
District 31 Falfurrias Jerseys (2015-16 W-L: 27-6/8-0) * Coach: Edmund Perez (27th year as a head coach; seventh year as Falfurrias’ head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 6/4 * 2016 Postseason: W-Brownsville Idea, 64-44; W-Dilley, 80-53; L-Santa Rosa, 76-47 * Outlook: Gone is Falfurrias’ two-time District MVP and All-State headliner Christian E. Perez. But the other four starters are back, including Jake Reyes, the Jerseys’ force in the paint who averaged about 15 ppg last season. “Should be another exciting basketEDOO VHDVRQ DQG KRSH WR PDNH D UXQ GHHS LQ WKH SOD\R൵V ´ VD\V FRDFK (GPXQG 3HUH] .H\ 3OD\HUV -DNH 5H\HV VHQLRU SRVW 'LVWULFW 2൵HQVLYH 093 SSJ USJ Noah Aleman, 5-11 senior guard; (District Defensive MVP; 5 spg, 3 apg); Brian Villarreal, 5-11 junior guard (1st-team all-district; 8 ppg); JaJuan Taylor, 6-0 junior (1st-team all-district; 10 ppg, 6 rpg); Christian Rey Perez, 6-3 senior (2nd-team all-district; 4 ppg, 5 rpg); Jason Perez, 6-0 junior (honorable-mention all-district) * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Christian E. Perez (Falfurrias 2016) - Clarendon Community College
Universal City Randolph Ro-Hawks (2015-16 W-L: 26-6/9-1) * Coach: Tim Gendron (20th year as a head coach; all years have been at Randolph) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 7/3 3RVWVHDVRQ 5HJLRQDO 6HPL¿QDOLVW 2XWORRN 7KH 5R +DZNV UHWXUQ TXLWH D ELW WR R൵VHW WKH ORVV RI $OO 6WDWH KHDGOLQHU -RUGDQ Williams. The seven returning lettermen all logged big minutes, and returnee J.J. Gomez is a fourth-year starter who garnered TABC All-Region selection last season. * Returning Starters: J.J. Gomez, senior (fourth-year starter; TABC All-Region); Alex Chenaille, 6-4 senior (2016 all-district selection); Chris Deborja, 6-4 senior post (very athletic) * Other Key Players: Aaron Hetward, 6-2 junior forward; Jonathan Hardy, senior guard; Kayman Plummer, senior guard * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Shaun Jackson - Centenary University; Bryan London - Texas State University; Jordan Williams - Hillcrest Prep Academy
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Number in parentheses indicates school’s preseason TABC ranking.
1. Anthony (2) 2. Stratford (6) 3. Clarendon (11) 4. Farwell (17) 5. Christoval (23)
Region II 1. Muenster (1) 2. Clarksville (5) 3. Electra (7) 4. Petrolia (12) 5. Tom Bean (18)
Region III 1. Kerens (3) 2. Grapeland (8) 3. Tenaha (13) 4. San Augustine (14) 5. D. Big Sandy (15)
Region IV 1. Mumford (4) 2. Flatonia (9) 3. Port Aransas (10) 4. Thorndale (16) 5. Lee Academy (19)
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1. Panhandle (2) 2. Gruver (12) 3. Wellington (14) 4. Sudan (17) 5. Sundown (19)
Region II 1. Martin’s Mill (3) 2. Bells (5) 3. Windthorst (7) 4. Muenster (13) 5. Hico (20)
Region III 1. La Poynor (4) 2. Tenaha (9) 3. Rosebud Lot (10) 4. Chireno (15) 5. Evadale (16)
Region IV 1. Weimar (1) 2. Falls City (6) 3. Mason (8) 4. Sabinal (11) 5. San Saba (18)
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District 1 Gruver Greyhounds
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(2015-16 W-L: 15-15/5-5) * Coach: Johnny Mack Hudson (25th year as a head coach; made Gruver coaching debut last season) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 3/2 * 2016 Postseason: L-Clarendon, 71-47 (Bi-District) * 2XWORRN 7KH *UH\KRXQGV JUDGXDWHG $DURQ )HOGHUKR൵ 7$%& DOO UHJLRQ .DUVWHQ Irwin (all-district) and Jahir Rodriguez (arguably the squad’s top defender). “One NH\ ´ VD\V FRDFK -RKQQ\ 0DFN +XGVRQ ³ZLOO EH RXU DELOLW\ WR GHIHQG ELJJHU SRVW Jaedon Seagler SOD\HUV RQ WKH EORFN DQG ¿JXUH RXW KRZ WR RXW UHERXQG RXU RSSRQHQWV « :H ZLOO DOVR QHHG WR VKRRW D KLJK SHUFHQWDJH IURP WKH ¿HOG DQG OHDUQ WR JHW WR WKH IUHH WKURZ OLQH PRUH FRQVLVWHQWO\ ´ * Key Players: Ulysses Garcia, junior (2.8 ppg, 1.2 rpg, 7 apg); Cole Logsdon, junior (3.7 ppg, 1.8 apg); Jaedon Seagler, sophomore (8.6 ppg, 1.0 apg) * FYI: Tradition-rich Gruver has won two state titles, advanced to the state tournament eight times and made it to regionals 17 times. Sam Tipton, the president of the Texas Girls Coaches Association, graduated from Gruver and helped lead the Greyhounds to a state title in 1966.
Vega Longhorns (2015-16 W-L: 19-11/6-4) * Coach: Todd Schroeder (21st year as a head coach; 13th year as Vega’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 6/1 * 2016 Postseason: W-New Deal, 64-54; L-Stratford, 71-52 * Outlook: “Although we only have one returning starter, I feel that we have a good JURXS RI UHWXUQLQJ VHQLRUV ZKR SOD\HG VLJQL¿FDQW PLQXWHV ODVW \HDU ´ VD\V FRDFK Todd Schroeder. “We have a good mix of size and shooting ability that make us YHU\ FRPSHWLWLYH LQ DQ H[WUHPHO\ FRPSHWLWLYH UHJLRQ ´ * Key Players: Brent Rohrbach, 6-4 senior
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District 2 Claude Lady Stangs (2015-16 W-L: 27-5/7-3) &RDFK -DVRQ &RRSHU WK VHDVRQ DV D KHDG FRDFK ¿IWK VHDVRQ DV &ODXGH¶V KHDG FRDFK * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 10/5 * 2016 Postseason: W-Olton, 51-35; L-Gruver, 50-44 * All but one player returns from a club that came just a narrow loss away from advancing to Regionals last VHDVRQ 7KUHH RI WKH ¿YH UHWXUQLQJ VWDUWHUV -HQQD &RRSHU +DQQDK %HQQHWW $OOLVRQ *LOHV ± VWDUWHG WRJHWKHU EHJLQQLQJ WKHLU VRSKRPRUH \HDU ³:H FDQ QR ORQJHU XVH WKH H[FXVH WKDW ZH DUH \RXQJ ´ VD\V FRDFK -DVRQ &RRSHU ³:H DUH QRZ WKH YHWHUDQ VDOW\ WHDP RQ WKH FRXUW ´ &RRSHU ERDVWV D FDUHHU ZLQ ORVV UHFRUG RI * Returning Starters: Jenna Cooper, 6-0 junior guard/forward (22 ppg, 12 rpg, 7 apg; TGCA All6WDWH 'LVWULFW 2൵HQVLYH 093 7$%& )UHH 7KURZ &KDPS +DQQDK %HQQHWW VHQLRU JXDUG forward (14 ppg, 8 rpg, 3 apg; 1st-team all-district); Allison Giles, 6-1 junior forward (8 ppg, 8 rpg, 4 apg; honorable-mention all-district); Shiloh Heck (9 ppg, 6 rpg, 4 apg; honorable-mention all-district); Jaden Hughes, 5-6 junior guard (4 ppg, 4 rpg, 2 apg; honorable-mention all-district) * FYI: Claude seniors Hannah and Hailey Bennett are twins.
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District 3 Bovina Mustangs (2015-16 W-L: 15-12/3-7) * Coach: John Hodges (second year as Mustangs’ head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 11/5 3RVWVHDVRQ /RVW LQ ¿UVW URXQG * Key Players: Enrique Marez, senior wing; Jose Rodriguez, senior guard; David Lara, junior wing; Bryan De La Torre, junior guard; Alex Lucero, senior post; Jadon Quintana, sophomore guard; Andres Loera, junior wing
Bovina Fillies (2015-16 W-L: 8-18/0-10) &RDFK -RKQ +RGJHV ¿UVW \HDU DV %RYLQD JLUOV¶ KHDG FRDFK VHFRQG \HDU DV %RYLQD ER\V FRDFK * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 8/3 * Outlook: The Fillies will be looking to buck last year’s trend of buckling at the knees once district play begins. * Key Players: Dennise Gomez, senior guard; Monique Pena, senior guard; Lizet Anett, senior post; Ariana Flores, junior wing; Anabel Ramirez, junior guard; Natalie Olvera, freshman wing/post
Farwell Lady Blue (2015-16 W-L: 19-13/7-3) * Coach: Eddie Smith (seventh year as a head coach; third year as Farwell’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 4/3 * 2016 Postseason: W-Hale Center, 72-36; L-Wellington, 46-39 * Outlook: Tortuous pre-district schedule includes games against 6A Clovis (New Mexico), 4A Estacado, 4A 'HQYHU &LW\ $ /LWWOH¿HOG $ 'LPPLW DQG SHUHQQLDO SRZHUKRXVH $ 1D]DUHWK * Key Players: Lindsi Corburn, 5-8 senior shooting guard (2x TABC All-Region selection); Edie White, 5-4 sophomore point guard; Maria Maldonado, 5-8 sophomore power forward; Katey White, 5-7 shooting guard
Farwell Steers (2015-16 W-L: 26-6/8-2) * Coach: Shane Perkins (21st year as a head coach; eighth year as Farwell’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 5/2 * 2016 Postseason: W-Lockney, 73-51; W-West Texas, 47-43; L-Stratford, 60-45 2XWORRN )DUZHOO ZLOO UHSODFH ¿YH JUDGXDWHG SOD\HUV ZLWK SOD\HUV IURP D -9 VTXDG *XDUG SOD\ VKRXOG be very strong, but post play will need several to step up. * Key Players: Jace Perkins, 6-2 senior guard (22 ppg; 2X TABC All-State selection); Izaiah Benoit, 6-2 senior guard (13 ppg; District Newcomer of the Year)
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Hale Center Owls (2015-16 W-L: 10-16/4-8) * Coach: Bobby Workman (second year as Hale’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 7/3 * Outlook: “We will have a group of basketball savvy players who love the JDPH ´ VD\V FRDFK %REE\ :RUNPDQ ³, ORRN IRU XV WR EH D TXLFN VSHHG\ WHDP ZLWK GHSWK DW HYHU\ SRVLWLRQ ´ * Key Players: Josh Alcala, Brandon Castillo, Jet Cannon, Anthony Borjas
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District 4 Abernathy Antelopes (2015-16 W-L: 23-11/11-1) * Coach: Tommy Simmons (19th season as a head coach; fourth season as Abernathy’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 6/2 * 2016 Postseason: Lost to eventual state champ Canadian in the third round. * 2XWORRN /LNHO\ VWDUWLQJ ¿YH ZLOO FRPSULVH WZR MXQLRUV WZR VRSKRPRUHV DQG RQH IUHVKPDQ ³:H ZLOO EH \RXQJ EXW WDOHQWHG ´ VD\V FRDFK 7RPP\ 6LPPRQV ZKRVH FOXE ZLOO EH FRPSHWLQJ IRU D ¿IWK FRQVHFXWLYH GLVWULFW WLWOH * Key Players: Gus Diver, 6-3 junior forward; Kole Kurklin, 5-9 junior guard; Bryson Daily, 6-0 freshman guard * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Scout Teal - Lubbock Christian University
Ralls Jackrabbits (2015-16 W-L: 7-19) * Coach: Joe Thomasson (28th year as a head coach; made Ralls debut last season) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 7/2 * 2016 Postseason: None 2XWORRN ³:H KDYH SOD\HUV WKDW ZHUH DEOH WR JDLQ D ORW RI SOD\LQJ WLPH ODVW \HDU ´ VD\V FRDFK -RH 7KRPDVVRQ ³7KH GLVWULFW ZH ZHUH LQ KHOSHG XV WR OHDUQ KRZ WR FRPSHWH ´ * Key Players: Zayne Martinez, 6-2 forward; Justyin Martinez, 6-1 guard; David Reyes, 6-0 forward; Koby Harris, 6-2 post; Xerekk Yokum, 5-10 guard; Abel Van Gundy, 5-9 guard * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Caleb Thomasson (Sands HS) - Sul Ross State University
District 5 Sundown Roughettes (2015-16 W-L: 30-7/11-1) * Coach: Brian Legan (19th year as a head coach; 15th year as Sundown’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 7/4 * 2016 Postseason: W-El Paso Harmony (forfeit); W-Irion County, 41-40; L-Sudan, 49-44 * Outlook: The Roughettes have depth and overall team speed. “And we’ll need to use that speed and quickQHVV WR R൵VHW D ODFN RI KHLJKW ´ VD\V FRDFK %ULDQ /HJDQ ³7KH FKDOOHQJH ZLOO EH WR UHSODFH WKH VFRULQJ ZH ORVW ZLWK 0DHJDQ +RGJH JUDGXDWLQJ ´ * Starters Returning: Jenna Legan, Bryanna Day, Caycee Holson, Emily Sanchez * Other Returnees: Reese Randolph, Sydney Phelan, Alexis Perez
District 6 Anthony Wildcats (2015-16 W-L: 24-1/9-0) &RDFK /DOL 0DOGRQDGR ¿IWK \HDUV DV KHDG FRDFK * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 8/5 * 2016 Postseason: Lost to eventual state-champ Canadian in the Regional Finals * Outlook: “We have a very tough non-district schedule, but we should win our district, and we have a very VWURQJ FKDQFH RI DGYDQFLQJ WR WKH VWDWH FKDPSLRQVKLS ´ VD\V FRDFK /DOL 0DOGRQDGR * Key Players: Beto Alaniz, 5-9 (12 ppg, 5 apg); Abel Ortiz, 5-8 (6 ppg, 4 apg); Andrew Guerrero, 6-2 (10 ppg 7 rpg); Fernando Reyes, 6-4 (12 ppg, 11 rpg, 5 apg); Bryan Au, 6-3 (26.4 ppg, 6 rpg, 4 apg) * FYI: Bryan Au scored a career-high 42 points in a game last season against El Paso HS.
Iraan Bravettes (2015-16 W-L: 15-15/3-11) * Coach: Phil Aris (37th year as a head coach; fourth year as Iraan’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 2/1 * Outlook: “We will be young, but expect to do well in district as our younger players gain H[SHULHQFH ´ VD\V FRDFK 3KLO $ULV * Key Players: Corby Chaney, junior (only returning starter); Lauren Garlock (third-year letterman)
Iraan Braves (2015-16 W-L: 10-14/4-10) * Coach: Rick Onofre (17th year as a head coach; fourth year as Iraan’s head coach * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 6/4 * 2016 Postseason: None 2XWORRN ³$OWKRXJK ZH GLG QRW PDNH WKH SOD\R൵V ODVW \HDU WKLV \HDU VKRXOG EH GL൵HUHQW ´ VD\V FRDFK 5LFN 2QRIUH ³:H KDYH VRPH UHWXUQLQJ VWDUWHUV EDFN WKDW VKRXOG SURYLGH H[SHULHQFH WKDW ZDV ODFNLQJ ODVW VHDVRQ ´ Onofre expects to see improvement on the defensive side of the ball. “There is a chance that we will not get to be on the court until late December due to the success of our football team, so patience, perseverance, WRXJKQHVV DQG WUXVW ZLOO EH HVVHQWLDO WR D VXFFHVVIXO VHDVRQ ´ * Key Players: Canon Andrews, 6-4 senior post (8 ppg, 7 rpg); Austin Onofre, 6-2 junior guard (12 ppg, 3 rpg); Kyle O’Bannon, 6-0 junior guard (10 ppg, 5 spg, 2 apg); Corley Collins, 5-9 junior guard (6 ppg, 4 spg, 3 apg) * FYI: Going into his 17th season as a head coach, Iraan’s Rick Onofre is just six wins shy of 300.
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District 7 )RUVDQ %XႇDORHV (2015-16 W-L: 16-9) * Coach: Cory Richardson (making Forsan head-coaching debut) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 6/2 * 2016 Postseason: W-Hawley; L-Smyer * Key Players: Garrett Evans, 6-1 junior guard; Josh Evans, 6-3 senior guard/forward; Kobe Richardson, 5-11 sophomore; Jacob Valdez, 6-3 senior forward/post; Tearell McVea, 6-3 senior power forward
(2015-16 W-L: 11-20/2-8) &RDFK &DUO 3HQQLQJWRQ UG \HDU DV D KHDG FRDFK ¿IWK \HDU DV 2OQH\¶V KHDG FRDFK * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 3/2 2XWORRN ³,I ZH FDQ VWD\ KHDOWK\ DQG ¿QG DQRWKHU VFRUHU WR KHOS OHDGLQJ VFRUHU %UHQW 0F&RUNOH ZH ZLOO KDYH D FKDQFH IRU D SOD\R൵ VSRW ´ VD\V FRDFK &DUO 3HQQLQJWRQ ³%XW ZH ZLOO PDLQO\ KDYH WR UHO\ RQ RXU GHIHQVH WR WXUQ WKLQJV DURXQG ´ * Key Players: Carson Fite, Brent McCorkle, Eli Johnson, Parker Mayers
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Irion County Lady Hornets (2015-16 W-L: 23-11/11-3) &RDFK -DFRE &RQQHU QLQWK \HDU DV D KHDG FRDFK ¿IWK \HDU DV Irion County’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 9/5 * 2016 Postseason: W-Anson, 49-36; L-Sundown, 41-40 2XWORRN 7KH /DG\ +RUQHWV KDYH WKHLU VLJKWV VHW RQ D GHHS SOD\R൵ run. The roster features seven seniors, including fourth-year starters Stormi Chacon Caitlyn Allen and Stormi Chacon. “We are in a very tough region for girls basketball so a key to making a deep run will be whether ZH DUH DEOH WR VHFXUH D KLJK VHHG ´ &RQQHU VD\V * Returning Starters: Caitlyn Allen, 5-4 senior point guard (2016 'LVWULFW 2൵HQVLYH 093 $OO :HVW 7H[DV 7HDP 7$%& $OO 5HJLRQ Stormi Chacon, 5-9 senior forward (2016 1st-team all-district, All-West-Texas Team); Macy McNutt, 5-11 junior forward (2016 1st-team all-district, All-West-Texas Team); Hadly Miller, 6-0 junior center (2016 1st-team all-district, All-West-Texas Team); Sam Caitlyn Allen Martinez, 5-7 senior guard (2016 2nd-team all-district) * Other Key Players: Kenzie Cramer, 5-1 senior guard (all-district honorable mention); 2016 Leah Graham, 6-0 senior center; K’Dee Brokaw, 5-7 senior forward; Reagan DeHanis, 5-5 senior guard; Alex Martinez, 5-5 junior guard
Winters Lady Blizzards (2015-16 W-L: 7-21/4-10) * Coach: Val Acree (20th year as a head coach; made Lady Blizzards debut last season) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 8/4 * Outlook: Experience, team quickness and depth will be key to this year’s success for the Lady Bliz]DUGV DV WKH\ PRYH LQWR D QHZ GLVWULFW :LQWHUV ZLOO EH WU\LQJ WR EUHDN D IRXU \HDU SOD\R൵ GURXJKW * Key Players: Aimee Green, 5-6 junior guard (1st-team all-district; 8 ppg, 3 rpg, 3 spg, 3 apg); Monique Carrillo, 5-8 junior post (8 ppg, 8 rpg); Christy Kruse, 5-5 senior guard (6 ppg); K’Lee Lindley, 5-0 senior guard
District 8 Albany Lions (2015-16 W-L: 17-4/13-1) * Coach: Ryder Peacock (sixth year as head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 7/2 3RVWVHDVRQ /RVW WR &DQDGLDQ LQ 5HJLRQDO 6HPL¿QDOV * Key Players: Hunter Owen, senior; Brian Hamilton, junior * Others: Jordan Pleasant, senior; Jake Green, senior; Steven Ford, senior; Adam Faith, junior; Dax Neece, junior
Stamford Bulldogs (2015-16 W-L: 28-6/12-2) * Coach: Dean Edwards (18th year as a head coach; third year as Stamford’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 5/2 * 2016 Postseason: W-Miles; L-Anthony * Key Players: Lonnie Applin, 6-0 junior forward; Noah Horn, 6-0 junior guard
(2015-16 W-L: 27-8/9-1) * Coach: Gordon Williams (14th year as Petrolia’s coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 6/4 * 2016 Postseason: W-DeLeon; W-Italy; L-Muenster * Key Players: Dane Williams, senior guard; Blaine Long, senior guard; Jake Edgemon, junior guard; Taylor Colley, junior post
District 10 De Leon Bearcats (2015-16 W-L: 12-20/1-11) * Coach: Kyle Spitzer (third year as De Leon’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 8/4 * Outlook: “We have a veteran team, but our seniors will need to step up in a big way if ZH ZDQW WR UHDFK WKH SOD\R൵V ´ VD\V FRDFK .\OH 6SLW]HU * Key Players: Marly Sides, senior; Ebony Gonzales, senior; McKinsey Morris, senior; Alyssa Mahan, junior
Goldthwaite Eagles (2015-16 W-L: 24-5/9-3) * Coach: Angie Hermesmeyer (17th year as a head coach; seventh year as Goldthwaite’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 5/1 * 2016 Postseason: Lost in the second round to Muenster. * Outlook: “The Lady Eagles will be very young this year and will have to rely on the leadership of the seQLRUV DQG WDOHQW RI WKH IUHVKPHQ DQG VRSKRPRUHV WR VWHS XS DQG FRQWULEXWH ´ VD\V FRDFK $QJLH +HUPHVPH\HU .H\ 3OD\HU 5\OLH 3DGJHWW VHQLRU IRUZDUG 'LVWULFW &R R൵HQVLYH 093 * 2WKHU .H\ 3OD\HUV %DLOH\ 6WL൵ VHQLRU FHQWHU %DLOH\ 6SUDGOH\ VHQLRU JXDUG :KLWQH\ (GLQJWRQ VHQLRU IRUZDUG
Hico Lady Tigers (2015-16 W-L: 27-6) * Coach: Brad Stegall * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 3/5 * 2016 Postseason: Lost in the third round. * Outlook: Bringing back both Co-District MVPs, so expectations are very high. * Key Players: Kaylee Roach, senior (District Co-MVP); Marissa Warren, junior (District Co-MVP); Emilee Jackson, senior point guard; Shelby Polk, junior defensive stopper; Kaylee Moore, senior post
Santo Wildcats (2015-16 W-L: 16-14/6-6) * Coach: Tony Smith (25th year as a head coach; 13th year as Santo’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 2/1 * 2016 Postseason: L-Olney (Bi-District) * Outlook: Lost eight seniors so will be a little wet behind the ears. * Key Player: Destin Montelongo, 5-10 point guard
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District 11 Era Hornets (2015-16 W-L: 11-19/4-10) * Coach: Matthew Miller (eighth year as a head coach: third year as Era’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 4/3 * Key Players: Tannice Fuller, senior; Jesse Villa, senior; Miguel De Los Santos, junior; Bodie Chism, junior
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District 9 Archer City Wildcats (2015-16 W-L: 23-9/8-2) * Coach: Amy Huseman (15th year as a head coach; fourth year as Archer City’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 6/3 * 2016 Postseason: W-Santo; L-Frost * Key Players: Audry Lopez, senior guard; Kacey Hasley, junior forward; Lauren Castles, junior forward; Sierra Mooney, junior guard; Sydney Strachan, senior forward; Holly Reed, senior forward; Kennedy Huseman, junior guard; Grace Morris, junior guard * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Taylor Sims – Southwestern Assemblies of God University
Electra Tigers (2015-16 W-L: 28-5/9-1) * Coach: Ryan Quillen (seventh year as a head coach; all years have been at Electra) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 7/4 * 2016 Postseason: Lost in Regional Finals. * Outlook: Drake Cooper, a 2016 TABC All-State selection, returns along with TABC All-Region player Xavier Waggoner and several other core players to make the Tigers a strong contender for a state-tournament berth. * Key Players: Drake Cooper (TABC All-State), Xavier Waggoner (TABC All-Region), Clayton Holmes (District Newcomer of the Year), Justin Perez (District 6th Man of the Year), Andrew Marsh (2nd-team all-district), Jonathan Barrera, Levi Filmore
(2015-16 W-L: 34-4/14-0) * Coach: Lynn Cook (16th year as a head coach; 4th year as Muenster’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 9/5 * 2016 Postseason: W-Dallas Gateway, 87-65; W-Windthorst, 69-44; W-Petrolia, 75-48; W-Clarksville, 59-48; W-Electra, 59-41; W-Big Sandy, 50-43; L-Canadian, 56-46 (State Championship). 2XWORRN 0XHQVWHU UHWXUQV DOO ¿YH VWDUWHUV DQG VHYHUDO NH\ SOD\HUV R൵ WKH EHQFK VR HQWHUV WKH 2016-17 campaign as the favorite to capture 2A gold. “Last season, we were a very young, inexSHULHQFHG WHDP WKDW JUHDWO\ RYHUDFKLHYHG ´ VD\V FRDFK /\QQ &RRN ³%XW WKLV VHDVRQ ZH H[SHFW WR use the experience gained and ultimate disappointment from how our season ended to motivate us to reach new heights. Our kids are more comfortable with the guard-oriented style of play we VWDUWHG ODVW \HDU DQG ZLOO FRQWLQXH WR LPSURYH RQ WKH GHIHQVLYH VLGH RI WKH EDOO ´ * Key Players: Logan Cook, 6-7 guard/forward (District MVP, TABC All-State selection; 11.4 ppg, 15.2 rpg, 4.9 apg); Blake Hoepfner, 6-0 forward (1st-team all-district, TABC All-Region selection; 16.8 ppg); Blayne Jones, 6-0 forward (1st-team all-district, State Tournament All-Tournament Team; 11.1 ppg); Cal York, 5-9 guard (2nd-team all-district; 8.7 ppg, 39 3-pt.FG%); John Weger, 6-1 guard/forward (District Newcomer of the Year; 10.5 ppg, 39 3-pt. FG%); Clay Stevens, 5-9 guard (6th Man of the Year); Bryce Herr, 5-10 guard (2nd-team all-district) * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Lyndon Cook (Muenster 2015) - St. Edwards University * FYI: Muenster has never won a state championship in any team sport. The boys basketball team has UHDFKHG WKH VWDWH ¿QDOV WZLFH LQ WKH SDVW WKUHH \HDUV ZLWKRXW EULQJLQJ KRPH WKH FKDPSLRQVKLS 7KH IRRWEDOO WHDP LV DOVR FORVH ,W UHDFKHG WKH VWDWH VHPL¿QDOV ODVW VHDVRQ DQG KRSHV WR VXUSDVV WKDW PLOHVWRQH WKLV \HDU
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Muenster Lady Hornets (2015-16 W-L: 27-5) &RDFK *UL൶Q )LHOGV WK \HDU DV D KHDG FRDFK IRXUWK \HDU DV 0XHQVWHU¶V KHDG FRDFK * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 4/1 * 2016 Postseason: W-Bye; W-Goldthwaite, 52-26; W-Frost, 62-25; L-Bells, 55-52 .H\ 3OD\HUV %DLOH\ .OHPHQW VHQLRU $ 2൵HQVLYH 3OD\HU RI WKH <HDU 7$%& $OO 5HJLRQ 7*&$ All-State); Morgan Eldridge, 6-1 senior (11-2A 2nd-Team All-District); Natalie Dangelmayr, 5-6 junior (112A Newcomer of the Year); Alaina Kubis, 5-7 junior (11-2A 2nd-Team All-District)
Poolville Monarchs (2015-16 W-L: 16-19/9-5) * Coach: Steven Stegall (ninth year as a head coach; seventh year as Poolville’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 8/4 * 2016 Postseason: W-Frost, 50-43; L-Electra, 61-44 * Outlook: The height-challenged Monarchs will hope to compensate with defense, quickness and shooting. Roy McCleery will headline as a complete, diversely skilled point guard able to adapt strategy and contribute whatever is needed. Landon Smith made 63 treys last season and shot 52% Roy McCleery IURP WKH ¿HOG 5XEHQ 5RGULJXH] XVHV KLV TXLFNQHVV WR HLWKHU ¿QLVK LQ WUD൶F or get to the free-throw line. Chris Tunnell and Dylan Ranspot will bring toughness and rebounding to the team. And depth should be a strength with the return of Logan King, Cecil Rodriguez and Stone Stegall. * Key Players: Roy McCleery, 5-9 senior point guard (6 ppg, 5 rpg, 4 apg, 30 charges taken); Landon Smith, 5-6 senior shooting guard (13 ppg, 3 rpg); Ruben Rodriguez, 5-6 senior guard (9 ppg, 3 rpg, 2 spg); Dylan Ranspot, 5-8 senior post (2 ppg, 2 rpg); Christopher Tunnell, 6-1 junior post; Cecil Landon Smith Rodriguez, 5-9 sophomore guard; Stone Stegall, 5-10 sophomore guard (2015-16 W-L: 19-14/7-7) * Coach: Woody Young (36th year as a head coach; third year as Poolville’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 6/3 * 2016 Postseason: L-Frost (Bi-District) * Outlook: Poolville lost 80% of its scoring and 60% of its rebounding to graduation. And with those SOD\HUV ZHQW WKH WHDP¶V OHDGHUVKLS FRUH VR WKH FDPSDLJQ ZLOO EH RQH ¿OOHG ZLWK TXHVWLRQV * Key Players: Ryan Jennings, 5-9 junior; Kallee Cumbie, 5-7 senior; Brenlee Jones, 5-9 senior; Trinity Johnson, 5-7 sophomore * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Tracy Johnson (Poolville 2016) - Southeastern Oklahoma State University * FYI: In 1973, Poolville lost the Class B state-title game to Neches. Then, the next year, the Monarchs ascended to the throne, capturing the crown with a win over Lamesa Klondike.
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(2015-16 W-L: 15-13/7-7) * Coach: Shawn Poe * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 5/3 * 2016 Postseason: L-Martins Mill, 85-58 (Bi-District) * Outlook: Bells will have three key starters returning, and coach Shawn Poe feels moving to a VPDOOHU GLVWULFW WKLV VHDVRQ ZLOO EHQH¿W KLV FOXE LQ WKDW LW ZLOO DOORZ IRU PRUH QRQ GLVWULFW JDPHV DQG EHWWHU SUHSDUDWLRQ IRU ZKDW KH FDOOV ³WKH ELJ SLFWXUH ´ * Key Players: Maverick Priest, 6-0 senior shooting guard; Hunter Hawthorne, 6-3 junior point guard; Dylan Porter, 6-2 sophomore guard * Other players: Tyler Hawthorne, 5-10 freshman guard; Jacob Taylor, 6-2 junior forward )<, 7KLV SDVW VSULQJ PDUNHG WKH ¿UVW WLPH LQ VFKRRO KLVWRU\ IRU %HOOV WR PDNH WKH SOD\R൵V LQ ER\V EDVNHWEDOO 7KH 3DQWKHUV KDG IRXU WLPHV EHIRUH DGYDQFHG WR ³SOD\ LQ´ JDPHV ± RQFH LQ WKH mid-60s, once in the early 70s and then twice in the mid-90s. But each time they came up just short and failed to advance to Bi-District. (2015-16 W-L: 26-7/12-2) * Coach: Karri Branam (eighth year as Bells’ head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 7/4 * 2016 Postseason: Lost to Martin’s Mill in the Regional Finals. * Key Players: 5-10 Katie Branam (committed to Southeastern Oklahoma State University), 5-10 Kinley Ives, 5-10 CJ Crane, 5-10 Hannah Ponder, 5-10 Keisha Arellano )<, (DFK RI %HOOV¶ ¿YH VWDUWHUV VWDQGV LQ DW
Tom Bean Tomcats (2015-16 W-L: 19-13/7-7) * Coach: Wesley Chapman ¿IWK \HDU DV D KHDG FRDFK DOO \HDUV KDYH EHHQ DW 7RP %HDQ * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 8/4 * 2016 Postseason: W-Edgewood; L-Mount Vernon * Outlook: Tom Bean returns all but one varsity player and is dropping down in FODVVL¿FDWLRQ ³7KH WHDP KDV LPSURYHG WUHPHQGRXVO\ WKLV VXPPHU ´ VD\V FRDFK :HVOH\ &KDSPDQ ³DQG ZH VKRXOG KDYH DQRWKHU VXFFHVVIXO UXQ LQWR WKH SOD\R൵V DV Noah Boyd ORQJ DV ZH FRQWLQXH WR LPSURYH ´ * .H\ 3OD\HUV 1RDK %R\G VW WHDP DOO GLVWULFW $OO 7H[RPDODQG VHOHFWLRQ 7\OHU *R൵ (2nd-team all-district), Bryce Grier (honorable-mention all-district), Keoni Puana (honorable-mention all-district) * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Logan LeDane - Texas Wesleyan; Hunter Book - East Texas Baptist University * FYI: This past spring, for the second season in a row, the Tomcats (fourth-seeded out of their district) manDJHG WR NQRFN R൵ D GLVWULFW FKDPS LQ WKH ¿UVW URXQG RI WKH SOD\R൵V $ IRXUWK VHHG UDUHO\ GHIHDWV D WRS VHHG DQG LW LV D VWDWLVWLFDO UDULW\ IRU RQH WHDP WR DFFRPSOLVK WKDW IHDW EDFN WR EDFN 7RP %HDQ NQRFNHG R൵ GLVWULFW champ Edgewood this past spring and the year before not only upset district-champ Quitman, but then went on to also upset district runner-up De Kalb in round two.
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District 13 Wolfe City Lady Wolves (2015-16 W-L: 23-8/12-2) * Coach: Stephen Blassingame (third year as a head coach; all years have been at Wolfe City) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 6/4 * 2016 Postseason: Lost in the third round. * Outlook: “We should contend for the district title in a tough district with Honey Grove, Trenton DQG &HOHVWH ´ VD\V FRDFK 6WHSKHQ %ODVVLQJDPH * Key Players: Lexi Hattaway, 5-8 senior (District Defensive MVP; 15 ppg); Jayla Hattaway, 5-7 senior (1st-team all-district; 15 ppg); Skylar Brower, 6-1 junior (2nd-team all-district); Lauren Turner, 5-9 junior * Other Key Players: Lexi Blassingame, Erin Moore, Tori Malone
Wolfe City Wolves (2015-16 W-L: 21-13/9-5) * Coach: Josh Drinning (made Wolfe City head-coaching debut last season) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 6/2 * 2016 Postseason: Lost in second round. * Outlook: Led by returning lettermen Jed Cagle, Nic Threndyle and Dawson Caldwell, the Wolves ORRN WR PDNH LW WKUHH FRQVHFXWLYH SOD\R൵ DSSHDUDQFHV IRU RQO\ WKH WKLUG WLPH LQ VFKRRO KLVWRU\ * Key Players: Jed Cagle, Nic Threndyle, Dawson Caldwell, Cody Greenway, Logan Green, Terry Swiney * FYI: Every starter for the Wolves is 6-foot or taller.
District 14 Campbell Lady Indians (2015-16 W-L: 23-8/10-2) * Coach: Joe Garcia VL[WK \HDU DV D KHDG FRDFK DW &DPSEHOO ¿UVW \HDU DV KHDG FRDFK RI WKH JLUOV WHDP * # of Returning Starters: 2 * 2016 Postseason: W-Yantis; W-Milford; L-Saltillo 2XWORRN &DPSEHOO PRYHV XS LQ FODVVL¿FDWLRQ ³:H KDYH D JRRG FROOHFWLYH EXQFK WKDW LV KXQJU\ DQG LV ZLOOLQJ WR ZRUN KDUG ´ VD\V FRDFK -RH *DUFLD ³,W ZLOO EH D UHDO WHVW IRU XV WR FRPSHWH ZLWK 0DUWLQ¶V 0LOO WKH UHJLRQ¶V WRS WHDP ´ * Returning Starters: Gaby Resendiz, junior point guard; Amanda Mothersell, sophomore guard; Maddie Toland, sophomore forward; Liz Beth Romero, junior forward; Taylor Gilcrest, junior guard
Quinlan Boles Runnin’ Hornets (2015-16 W-L: 9-14/4-6) &RDFK -H൵ 7KRPDVRQ (eighth year as a head coach; made Boles head-coaching debut last season) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 9/4 * 2016 Postseason: L-Blue Ridge (Bi-District) * Key Players: Robert Cruthird, C. J. Coe
District 15 Avery Bulldogs (2015-16 W-L: 27-6/8-2) * Coach: Jack Bowles (25th year as a head coach; seventh year as Avery’s head coach) * 2016 Postseason: W-Union Grove, 78-43; L-Martin’s Mill, 75-61 * Outlook: Avery graduated seven of its top nine and had one of the district’s top players, Wyatt -DFNVRQ VX൵HU DQ $&/ WHDU LQ HDUO\ 2FWREHU 'HSWK ZLOO KDYH WR EH EXLOW EXW WKH %XOOGRJV ZLOO UHPDLQ WUXH WR IRUP ± DQ DJJUHVVLYH WHDP WKDW OLNHV WR SXVK WKH EDOO RQ R൵HQVH DQG WUDS RQ GHIHQVH Jack Bowles enters his 25th year as a head coach with a record of 440-209. * Key Players: Kort Bowles, 5-10 senior; Wyatt Jackson, 6-0 senior; Jamey Jackson, 6-2 senior post; Quintin Wallace, 6-5 forward/post )<, 7KH %XOOGRJV WLS R൵ WKH VHDVRQ ZLWK D JDPH DW FRDFK -DFN %RZOHV¶ IRUPHU VFKRRO &KDSHO +LOO $YHU\ KDV PDGH WKH SOD\R൵V IRU \HDUV LQ D URZ
Bogata Rivercrest Lady Rebels (2015-16 W-L: 21-9/10-2) * Coach: Justin Milton * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 9/3 * 2016 Postseason: L-McLeod (Bi-District) * Key Players: Katelyn Womack, Marli Hines, Kaitlyn Brown, Mariana Gonzalez
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(2015-16 W-L: 15-16/4-6) * Coach: Cramer Johnson * 2016 Postseason: L-Union Grove (Bi-District) 2XWORRN 7KH (DJOHV ZLOO EH ¿JKWLQJ WR PDNH WKH SOD\R൵V IRU the third consecutive year after having stayed at home the four previous postseasons. * Key Players: Bailee Greer, senior (23 ppg; All-Region); Lauren Bailee Greer Miller, senior (All-Red River Valley); Baylee Lloyd, senior; Caty Flannary )<, 'HWURLW¶V URVWHU KDV ]HUR MXQLRUV 7KHUH DUH ¿YH VHQLRUV DQG WKH UHVW RI WKH roster comprises underclassmen.
McLeod Lady Longhorns (2015-16 W-L: 23-8/6-4) * Coach: Marty Francis (18th year as a head coach; fourth year as McLeod’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 6/4 * 2016 Postseason: W-Rivercrest; L-Martin’s Mill * Outlook: The starting lineup is nearly intact from a team that last season got ousted IURP WKH SOD\R൵V E\ SHUHQQLDO SRZHUKRXVH 0DUWLQ¶V 0LOO * Key Players: Emma Parker, 5-9 senior post; Selena Moon, 5-4 junior guard; Tessa Glenn, 5-4 sophomore guard; Jilian Ellis, 5-7 junior wing
District 16 Big Sandy Wildcats (2015-16 W-L: 21-7) * Coach: Kerry Strong (ninth year as a head coach; seventh year as Big Sandy’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 3/2 * 2016 Postseason: W-Rivercrest, 64-41; W-Wolfe City, 74-48; L-Clarksville, 56-37 * Outlook: District MVP Josiah Johnson is back along with 1st-team all-district selection Jacob 6KLSPDQ %XW DIWHU WKDW WKH H[SHULHQFH OHYHO GURSV R൵ GUDPDWLFDOO\ ³2XU IUHVKPDQ FODVV LV WDOHQWHG EXW QRW UHDG\ IRU YDUVLW\ FRPSHWLWLRQ MXVW \HW ´ VD\V FRDFK .HUU\ 6WURQJ ³:H ZLOO QHHG \RXQJ NLGV WR VWHS XS TXLFNO\ ´ * Key Players: Jacob Shipman, 6-0 senior guard (1st-team all-district); Josiah Johnson, 6-1 sophomore guard (District MVP, TABC All-Region) )<, %LJ 6DQG\ KDV PDGH WKH SOD\R൵V IRXU FRQVHFXWLYH \HDUV IRU WKH ¿UVW WLPH LQ VFKRRO KLVWRU\ 7KH :LOGFDWV DOVR UHDFKHG WKH UHJLRQDO TXDUWHU¿QDOV ODVW \HDU IRU WKH ¿UVW WLPH VLQFH
District 17 Crawford Pirates (2015-16 W-L: 13-3/11-1) * Coach: Brent Elmore (12th year as a head coach; 11th year as Crawford’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 7/2 * 2016 Postseason: W-Bremond, 58-47; L-Cross Roads, 59-50 2XWORRN &UDZIRUG JUDGXDWHG WKUHH WKUHH \HDU VWDUWHUV VR ¿OOLQJ WKHLU VKRHV ZLOO EH D ELJ SULRULW\ 2Q WKH ÀLS VLGH WKRXJK WKUHH RI WKH 3LUDWHV¶ WRS ¿YH VFRUHUV UHWXUQ DQG LQ WKHLU PLGVW are last season’s top two three-point shooters. There are also some key additions from a JV squad that went 15-2 in 2015-16. * Returning Starters: Garrett Dutschmann, 5-9 junior (leading 3-point shooter); Cade Johnston, VHQLRU OHDGLQJ R൵HQVLYH UHERXQGHU DQG VKRW EORFNHU $OVR .H\ -H൵ :DUG QG OHDGLQJ VFRUHU SOD\HG WK PDQ UROH ODVW VHDVRQ -DFN :LOOLDPV 6-0 junior (second-leading rebounder)
District 18 Axtell Longhorns (2015-16 W-L: 7-19) * Coach: Daniel Cope (made career head-coaching debut last season at Axtell) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 6/3 * 2XWORRN /RQJKRUQV ZLOO EH EDWWOLQJ WR VHFXUH WKHLU ¿UVW SOD\R൵ VSRW LQ VHYHUal years. * Key Players: Colton Fields, 6-1 senior guard (9 ppg); Tyler Pavelka, 6-2 senior forward (10 ppg, 10 rpg); Carson Farley, 5-7 sophomore point guard * Axtell has in previous years been known for its basketball tradition, but LW KDV QRZ EHHQ PRUH WKDQ D GHFDGH VLQFH WKH /RQJKRUQV VQL൵HG D VWDWH WLWOH $[WHOO ¿QLVKHG DV D VWDWH VHPL¿QDOLVW LQ
(2015-16 W-L: 19-10) * Coach: Tony Leamon (made Frost debut last season) * # of Returning Lettermen: 8 * 2016 Postseason: L-Poolville (Bi-District) * Outlook: With four returning starters and the top three subs back, Frost should be much improved this season. The Polar %HDUV¶ VHFRQG \HDU FRDFK 7RQ\ /HDPRQ VD\V PDQ\ RI KLV SOD\HUV ³KDYH PDGH JUHDW VWULGHV RYHU WKH VSULQJ DQG VXPPHU ´ ³:H VKRXOG EH D JRRG VKRRWLQJ DQG GHIHQVLYH WHDP ´ KH VD\V /HDPRQ¶V FDUHHU ZLQ ORVV UHFRUG QRZ VWDQGV DW * Key Players: Kobe Hailey, 6-0 senior (District MVP, TABC All-Region, All-Centex 2nd Team); Brock Elmore, 6-0 MXQLRU ¿UVW WHDP DOO GLVWULFW $OO &HQWH[ UG 7HDP 7D\ORU 'UDLQ MXQLRU ¿UVW WHDP DOO GLVWULFW 5RZG\ 6WDPSHU 6-2 freshman; Collin Drain, 5-11 junior; Garret Smith, 6-2 junior; Austin Stamper, 6-4 senior; Brendon Ward, 6-1 senior &RDFK¶V 3OD\HUV &RPSHWLQJ &ROOHJLDWHO\ &XUN +DUULV 5LFKODQG &ROOHJH '- :HDWKHUV 7H[DV $ 0 8QLYHUVLW\ Kingsville
LaPoynor Flyers (2015-16 W-L: 28-5) * Coach: Dean Nuckolls (11th year as head coach; all years have been at LaPoynor) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 7/4 * 2016 Postseason: Lost in third round. * 2XWORRN ³:H DUH UHWXUQLQJ \HDUV RI H[SHULHQFH VR LW VKRXOG EH D JRRG \HDU ´ VD\V coach Dean Nuckolls, whose 10-year record as LaPoynor’s coach stands at 248-75. * Key Players: Lane McClelland, 5-8 senior guard (1st-team all-district); Xavier Oliver, 6-0 senior guard (TABC All-Region, 1st-team all-district); KeAndre Eldridge, 5-11 senior guard (1st-team all-district); Zach Solis, 6-0 senior guard (1st-team all-district)
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(2015-16 W-L: 35-3) * Coach: Gary Grahn (27th year as a head coach; fourth year as LaPoynor’s head coach) * # of Starters: 4 3RVWVHDVRQ 6WDWH 6HPL¿QDOLVW * Outlook: The Flyers have for two consecutive years made it to the Final Four only to see their season end there. “Bottom line, we have to get better WR JLYH RXUVHOYHV D FKDQFH WR JHW EDFN DQG ZLQ LW ´ VD\V FRDFK *DU\ *UDKQ Te’aire Hambrick “We are optimistic, but we will have to continue to grow as an overall GHIHQVLYH XQLW DQG FRQWLQXH WR EHFRPH EHWWHU VKRRWHUV ´ * Key Players: Te’aire Hambrick, junior point guard (two-time TABC All-State selection); Hannah Massey, VHQLRU R൵ JXDUG 7$%& $OO 5HJLRQ VHOHFWLRQ -DV 0LWFKHOO MXQLRU IRUZDUG &DVH\ 3DUWDQHQ VHQLRU IRUZDUG
District 20 Centerville Tigers (2015-16 W-L: 19-9/7-3) * Coach: Anthony Dickson (third year as a head coach; all years have been at Centerville) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 6/5 * 2016 Postseason: L-Cayuga, 68-48 * Outlook: Centerville last season lost three district games on the road by a combined total of four points. Every starter returns this season to make amends. “As a more mature team, we hope WR ¿QLVK JDPHV EHWWHU WKLV \HDU ´ VD\V FRDFK $QWKRQ\ 'LFNVRQ * Returning Starters: Sara Stutzman, junior point guard; Raylynn Brewer, junior shooting guard; Marissa Wall, senior shooting guard; Tori Tollet, senior shooting guard; Brittany West, sophomore forward * Other Returning Letterman: Mikayla Neubauer, junior forward
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Lovelady Lions (2015-16 District Record: 7-3) * Coach: Jon Lowery (11th year as Lovelady’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 8/2 * 2016 Postseason: L-Crossroads, 101-97 (Bi-District) * Outlook: The Lions will look to build around fourth-year lettermen Hunter Murray and Petey Little. Murray was the District Newcomer of the Year as a freshman, 1st-team all-district as a sophomore and 'LVWULFW 2൵HQVLYH 093 ODVW VHDVRQ $ WDOHQWHG VRSKRPRUH DQG MXQLRU SRRO VKRXOG SURYLGH TXDOLW\ GHSWK * .H\ 3OD\HUV +XQWHU 0XUUD\ $ 2൵HQVLYH 3OD\HU RI WKH <HDU 3HWH\ /LWWOH SRZHU IRUZDUG
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(2015-16 W-L: 16-12/6-4) * Coach: Chad Allison (third years as a head coach; all years have been at Axtell) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 6/2 * 2016 Postseason: L-Rosebud-Lott, 46-38 (Bi-District) 2XWORRN 7KLV \HDU¶V WHDP ZLOO ORRN WR FRPSHWH IRU D SOD\R൵ VSRW IRU WKH ¿IWK \HDU LQ D URZ * Key Players: Kaitlyn Stevenson, Kaylee Tucker, Kamryn Alejo, Brittany North, Kaylee Engeldow, Reagan Pavelka
District 19 Cayuga Lady Cats (2015-16 W-L: 18-14/8-4) * Coach: Chad Martinez (13th season as a head coach; made Cayuga debut last season) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 7/3 * 2016 Postseason: W-Centerville, 68-48; L-Bosqueville, 59-52 * Returning Starters: Brittney Longmiles, senior; Morgan Spears, junior; Nicole Lackey, junior * Also Key: Amber Karnes, junior (key bench player will step into starting role); Kelsi Green, senior (returnee who should log heavy minutes) * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Aly Jenkins - Oklahoma Wesleyan University
(2015-16 W-L: 12-12/6-4) * Coach: Kendra McAlister (14th year as a head coach; third year as Alto’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 5/3 * 2016 Postseason: L-Joaquin (Bi-District) .H\ 3OD\HUV 6KDYLHRQWDH -RKQVRQ MXQLRU SRLQW JXDUG 'LVWULFW &R 2൵HQVLYH 093 6KDWDPUDK %ODNHPRUH MXQLRU SRVW QG WHDP DOO GLVWULFW D XWLOLW\ SOD\HU WKDW FDQ UXQ WKH ÀRRU
Douglass Indians Douglass Indians (2015-16 W-L: 18-13/7-5) * Coach: Vance Dallas (fourth year as a head coach; made Douglass debut last season) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 3/1 * Key Players: Point guard Avery Arnold, senior shooting guard Connor Gallier
Neches Tigers (2015-16 W-L: 19-12/6-4) * Coach: Andy Snider (25th year as a head coach; ninth year as Neches’ head coach (second year coaching boys) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 6/3 * 2016 Postseason: L-Shelbyville, 81-66 (Bi-District) * Key Players: Bryson Barrett, 5-8 sophomore (District Newcomer of the Year); Matt Wages, 5-8 sophomore (1st-team all-district); Connor Reagan, 6-5 sophomore * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Grant Dickson – Letourneau University
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District 22 San Augustine Wolves (2015-16 W-L: 26-5) * Coach: Tory Barnes (12th year as a head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 7/3 * 2016 Postseason: Lost in third round. * Outlook: Seven lettermen return after playing crucial minutes during the 2015-16 campaign. “Finding a point guard will be crucial to our success after losing the starter DQG WKH EDFNXS WR JUDGXDWLRQ ´ VD\V FRDFK 7RU\ %DUQHV ³/LNH DOZD\V ZH ZLOO EH XS WHPSR UHO\LQJ RQ RXU GHIHQVH WR OHDG WR HDV\ WUDQVLWLRQ EXFNHWV ´ * Key Players: Ced Thomas, 6-0 junior guard (16 ppg; TABC All-Region); Quentyvian Borders, 6-3 junior post (10 ppg, 8 rpg; District Newcomer of the Year); Mark Nash, 5-8 senior guard (2nd-team all-district) )<, 7KH :ROYHV KDYH ZRQ GLVWULFW IRXU FRQVHFXWLYH \HDUV EXW QRZ ¿QG WKHPVHOYHV LQ what is arguably the best 2A district in state.
Tenaha Tigers (2015-16 W-L: 28-8/10-0) * Coach: Garry Davison (30th year as a head coach; fourth year as Tenaha’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 6/2 * 2016 Postseason: W-Neches, 76-22; W-Big Sandy, 62-34; W-Colmesneil, 59-40; W-Rosebud Lott, 50-36; L-LaPoynor, 46-39 * Outlook: “We feel like we have as good a shot as anybody in our region to make it to San AntoQLR ´ VD\V FRDFK *DUU\ 'DYLVRQ ZKRVH FDUHHU UHFRUG FRDFKLQJ YDUVLW\ JLUOV EDVNHWEDOO LV * Key Players: Arlicia Roland (TABC All-Region), Brooke McClure (1st-team all-district), Bianca Davison (TABC All-Region), Calicia Roland (1st-team all-district), Jaden Washington, Shayla Parks, Kia Suell * FYI: Tenaha coach Garry Davison’s club advanced to the Regional Finals last season, making it WKH ¿UVW WLPH LQ VFKRRO KLVWRU\ IRU WKH JLUOV EDVNHWEDOO SURJUDP WR DGYDQFH WKDW IDU
District 24 Evadale Lady Rebels (2015-16 W-L: 31-5/10-0) &RDFK 5REHUW +ROO\¿HOG WK \HDU DV D KHDG FRDFK DOO \HDUV KDYH EHHQ DW (YDGDOH * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 9/4 * 2016 Postseason: W-San Augustine; W-Martinsville; W-Joaquin; L-LaPoynor (2OT) 2XWORRN ³:H KDYH SOD\HUV ZKR VKRXOG DOO PDNH FRQWULEXWLRQV ´ VD\V FRDFK 5REHUW +ROO\¿HOG ZKRVH FDUHHU UHFRUG LPSURYHG WR DIWHU ODVW \HDU¶V VWHOODU FDPSDLJQ * Key Players: Michela Terry, junior (TABC all-State); Hannah Oldbury, senior (TABC All-Region) * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Savannah Richardson (Evadale 2016) - William Carey University
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(2015-16 W-L:11-19/6-6) * Coach: Clayton Todd (made career head-coaching debut last season at West Hardin) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 5/3 * 2016 Postseason: L-San Augustine, 63-36 (Bi-District) * Outlook: West Hardin graduated its starting point guard and sixth man from last year, but second-year coach Clayton Todd says “We have come a long ZD\ IURP ODVW \HDU SXWWLQJ LQ D TXDOLW\ VSULQJ DQG VXPPHU LQ WKH R൵VHDVRQ ´ * Key Players: Kaleb Andrus, senior (17 ppg; team captain; 1st-team all-district); Cody Brown, junior (10 ppg; team captain; 2nd-team all-district); Josiah Atkinson, senior (returning starter; honorable-mention all-district)
District 26 Burton Panthers (2015-16 W-L: 13-14/8-6) * Coach: Kurt Ramsey (made career head-coaching debut last season) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 8/5 * 2016 Postseason: None 2XWORRN ³:H ZLOO ORRN WR EXLOG XSRQ WKH VXFFHVV ZH IRXQG ODWH ODVW \HDU ´ VD\V FRDFK Kurt Ramsey. “In non-district play, we have scheduled matchups against the number RQH DQG WZR VHHGV IURP RXU ROG GLVWULFW WR PHDVXUH RXU SURJUHVV ´ * Returning Starters: Donnell Patterson (1st-team all-district, 2nd-Team TABC All-Region), Demonderick Winters (District Newcomer of the Year), Cash Kunkel (1st-team all-district), Ben Gantt, Caleb Harmel (2nd-team all-district), Jamon Bradley, Zach Johnson, Montel Wilson (honorable-mention all-district)
Iola Bulldogs (2015-16 W-L: 18-10/4-6) * Coach: Kent Benedict (third year as a head coach; third year as Iola’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 6/3 2XWORRN ,ROD LV ORRNLQJ WR HQG D SOXV \HDU SOD\R൵ GURXJKW with some help from UIL realignment and some quality call-ups from a JV district championship squad. The Bulldogs will continue Kurtis Bradicich to hang their hat on defense after last year holding opponents WR VKRRWLQJ 2Q R൵HQVH ,ROD ZLOO ORRN WR XVH LWV VSHHG DQG quickness to stockpile high-percentage shots in transition. * Key Players: Tyler Dykes, 5-11 junior point guard (10 ppg, 3 rpg, 3 apg, 3 spg; 2015 District Newcomer of the Year, 2016 2nd-team all-district selection); Kurtis Bradicich, 6-0 senior forward (2 ppg, 3 rpg; 2016 honorable-mention all-district); Andrew Crenshaw, 6-2 sophomore guard (missed all of last season due to an injury VX൵HUHG LQ IRRWEDOO KH ZLOO EH D JR WR SOD\HU RQ R൵HQVH GXH WR KLV Tyler Dykes DELOLW\ WR ¿QLVK DW WKH ULP DQG NQRFN GRZQ RXWVLGH VKRWV * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Will Nevill (Iola 2016) - Schreiner University; Trice High (Iola 2016) - Clarks Summit University/Pennsylvania )<, ,ROD LV KRPH WR &KULV ³%LUGPDQ´ $QGHUVRQ RI WKH &OHYHODQG &DYDOLHUV +H KDV been playing in the NBA since 1999.
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District 25 Holland Hornets (2015-16 W-L: 6-18/2-8) * Coach: Mark Stephens (making career head-coaching debut) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 6/3 * Outlook: “We have a solid group of returning lettermen and a good group of players who got VROLG SOD\LQJ WLPH ODVW \HDU RQ -9 ´ VD\V FRDFK 0DUN 6WHSKHQV ³:H H[SHFW WR KDYH D ORW RI GL൵HUHQW SOD\HUV FRQWULEXWH DQG ORRN IRUZDUG WR WXUQLQJ DURXQG RXU SURJUDP ´ * Returning Starters: Adrian Montelongo, 6-1 junior point guard/small forward; Max Stroud, 6-3 junior combo forward; Luke Frei, 6-4 sophomore center/power forward (2015-16 District Record: 10-0) &RDFK 0DWW 0F&UD\ WK \HDU DV D KHDG FRDFK DW +ROODQG ¿UVW \HDU WR FRDFK WKH JLUOV * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 8/4 3RVWVHDVRQ 5HJLRQDO 6HPL¿QDOLVW 2XWORRN :LWK IRXU UHWXUQLQJ VWDUWHUV IURP ODVW \HDU¶V UHJLRQDO VHPL¿QDOLVW WHDP WKH RXWORRN LV EULJKW IRU WKH /DG\ +RUQHWV 5HWXUQLQJ DOO VWDWH VHOHFWLRQ =RH 6SLQQ D MXQLRU ZLOO OHDG WKH ZD\ DW ERWK HQGV RI WKH ÀRRU DQG UHFHLYH PXFK KHOS YLD WKH senior leadership of Danielle Ramos (2016 All-Region) and Madison Talbert (District Defensive MVP). The Lady Hornets will be gunning for a fourth consecutive district title but will have to get past the likes of Thorndale, Milano and Thrall – teams that all return multiple starters. * Returning Starters: Danielle Ramos, senior center; Zoe Spinn, junior forward; Madison Talbert, senior guard; Gracie Shelton, junior guard * Other Returning Lettermen: Ally Monsivais, senior center; Kiva Daniel, senior guard; Bailey Mertz, junior forward; Grace Talbert, sophomore guard
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(2015-16 W-L: 34-3/10-0) * Coach: John Kovar (fourth year as a head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 7/2 * 2016 Postseason: W-Normangee, 66-61; W-Flatonia, 56-47; W-Mumford, 64-61; : )DOOV &LW\ : 6FKXOHQEXUJ / &DQDGLDQ 6WDWH 6HPL¿QDOV * Outlook: Thorndale graduated two all-state players from last season’s state semi¿QDOLVW VTXDG EXW VHYHQ UHWXUQHHV VKRXOG PDNH 7KRUQGDOH IRUPLGDEOH RQFH DJDLQ ,W will help that the Bulldogs have quite a bit of height to utilize in mixing and matching lineups. In three years as a head coach, John Kovar has compiled an 80-20 record. * Key Player: Ty Prince, 6-5 junior point guard (started every game as a sophomore; 10 ppg, 7 rpg, 5 apg)
District 27 Harper Longhorns (2015-16 W-L: 24-6/9-1) * Coach: Vance Millican (16th year as a head coach; eighth year as Harper’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 4/2 3RVWVHDVRQ /RVW LQ WKH ¿UVW URXQG * Key Players: Carson McKnight, Josh Sagraves, Brett Dunning, Tate Hansen, Joe Boy
Harper Ladyhorns (2015-16 W-L: 20-8/7-3) &RDFK .DGH (FNHUW ¿IWK \HDU DV D KHDG FRDFK VHFRQG \HDU DV +DUSHU¶V KHDG FRDFK * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 8/3 * 2016 Postseason: L-Shiner, 48-23 (Bi-District) * Outlook: Harper graduated all-state point guard Payton Reid and all-district guard Macie Lumpkins. Emphasis will be on defense and pounding the ball inside, as well as generating points in transition. Three sophomores called up from a 16-4 JV squad promise to make an immediate impact. Kade Eckert has amassed 95 wins against 29 losses in four years of coaching. * Key Players: Mercy Garcia, junior (8 ppg, 5 rpg, 3 spg; 2nd-team all-district); Logan Menzies, junior (honorable-mention all-district); Brittany Schlueter, junior (honorable-mention all-district); Marti Lumpkins, sophomore; Quinn Stevenson, sophomore; Keeley Marshall, sophomore
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(2015-16 W-L: 32-5/9-1) &RDFK -H൵ *XLFH QG \HDU DV D KHDG FRDFK WK \HDU DV 0DVRQ¶V KHDG FRDFK * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 5/3 * 2016 Postseason: W-Flatonia, 66-45; W-Normangee, 50-45; L-Weimar, 61-45 * Outlook: Kenley Stockbridge (27-2A Defensive Player of the Year, TABC All-Region), Ruby Magnus (27-2A Newcomer of the Year) and Sara Powell (27-2A 1st-Team $OO 'LVWULFW UHWXUQ WR KHDGOLQH D VTXDG ORRNLQJ WR PDNH DQRWKHU H[WHQGHG SOD\R൵ UXQ * Key Players: Kenley Stockbridge, 5-6 senior (9.3 ppg, 2.5 apg, 3.8 rpg, 2.2 spg); Ruby Magnus, 6-0 sophomore (9.2 ppg, 7.1 rpg, 2 bpg); Sara Powell, 5-11 senior (6.8 ppg, 7.2 rpg); Justyn Tedder, 5-9 senior (3.2 ppg, 3.1 rpg); Cheyenne Ivey, 5-9 senior (3 ppg, 3 rpg)
San Saba Armadillos * Coach: Ron Welch (26th year as a head coach; 11th year as San Saba’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 5/1 * Key Player: Wyatt Deans
District 28 Flatonia Bulldogs (2015-16 W-L: 27-7/8-2) * Coach: Chris Sodek (15th year as a head coach; third year as Flatonia’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 8/3 * 2016 Postseason: W-Johnson City; L-Thorndale * Outlook: “We had some key players graduate so (our) success will depend on some UROH SOD\HUV HOHYDWLQJ WKHLU JDPH ´ VD\V FRDFK &KULV 6RGHN * Key Players: Kaddin Mikulik, Matthew Rowell, Easton Migl, Samuel Netro, Julio Castellano )<, )ODWRQLD KDV DGYDQFHG WR WKH SOD\R൵V IRU QLQH FRQVHFXWLYH VHDVRQV
Weimar Lady Cats (2015-16 W-L: 39-2) * Coach: Roger Maupin (17th year as a head coach; 14th year as Weimar’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 5/3 3RVWVHDVRQ &ODVV $ 6WDWH &KDPSLRQ ¿UVW FKDPSLRQVKLS LQ VFKRRO KLVWRU\ * Outlook: Weimar’s point guard is recovering from shoulder surgery and is not H[SHFWHG EDFN XQWLO ULJKW EHIRUH WKH SOD\R൵V ³VR , ZLOO QHHG DQ XQGHUFODVVPDQ WR VWHS XS ´ VD\V FRDFK 5RJHU 0DXSLQ ³, KDYH DOO WKUHH SRVWV FRPLQJ EDFN DQG WKDW ZLOO EH RXU VWURQJ SRLQW ´ * Key Players: Emma Holland, guard; Summer Almeida; and twins Jazz Garza and Jaded Garza * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Jazmine Kirby – University of the Incarnate Word
(2015-16 W-L: 22-5/10-0) * Coach: David Navarro (16th year as a head coach; all years have been at Sabinal) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 8/1 * 2016 Postseason: Lost in the third round. * Outlook: Roster is sprinkled with youth, but three seniors are back to help push the <HOORZ -DFNHWV EDFN LQWR WKH SOD\R൵V * Key Players: Madison Smart, 6-0 senior; Sarah Alejandro, 5-6 sophomore; Victoria Tristan, 5-8 senior; Nadia Navarro, 5-5 junior; Destiny Silva, 5-6 senior; Kaylee Samaniego, 5-5 junior * FYI: David Navarro has coached Sabinal basketball for 15 years. He coached boys basketball during 14 of those 15 years. The one year he coached the girls was 19992000. This season will be the second for him to guide the Lady Yellow Jackets.
Kenedy Lions (2015-16 W-L: 13-16/4-6) * Coach: Jerry Connell (eighth year as a head coach; coached Kenedy girls from 2006 ¿IWK \HDU KHDGLQJ XS WKH ER\V SURJUDP * # of Returning Lettermen: 10 * 2016 Postseason: L-San Antonio Lee Academy (Bi-District) 2XWORRN $IWHU VX൵HULQJ EDFN WR EDFN SOXV ZLQ VHDVRQV .HQHG\ WRRN D VWHS backward last season and will be looking to bounce back in 2016-17. Of Kenedy’s 10 UHWXUQHHV VL[ DUH VHQLRUV ³$V IRU WKH RWKHUV WKH\ JRW D EDSWLVP E\ ¿UH ODVW VHDVRQ DQG QRZ ZH DUH ORRNLQJ IRU WKHP WR VWHS XS ´ VD\V FRDFK -HUU\ &RQQHOO ³:H ORVW $QGUH 0DUWLQH] WR JUDGXDWLRQ EXW D KHDOWK\ 'HUULFN :LOVRQ ZLOO EH ELJ IRU XV ´ * Key Players: Derrick Wilson, senior; Justin Mireles, senior; Noah Garcia, senior; Patrick Lopez, junior; Dedrick Wilson, sophomore; Chris Pena, senior; Jarren Jaramillo, senior; John Montgomery, senior; Jacob Castillo, senior; David Cordova, junior; Andrew Garza, senior )<, .HQHG\ ZLOO EH WU\LQJ WR DGYDQFH WR WKH SOD\R൵V IRU WKH IRXUWK FRQVHFXWLYH VHDVRQ ZKLFK ZRXOG UHSUHVHQW D VFKRRO ¿UVW
Port Aransas Lady Marlins (2015-16 W-L: 16-16/11-3) * Coach: Stephanie Cowen (16th year as a head coach; ninth year as Port Aransas’ head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 5/4 * 2016 Postseason: Lost in second round. * Key Players: Megan Garrett, Monique Lorette, Kendall Owens, Charlotte Ramsden, Nina Sifuentes * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Madison Ray - Texas Lutheran University
District 29 Brackett Tigers (2015-16 W-L: 26-6/7-3) * Coach: Bill Carter (36th years as a coach; made Brackett debut last season) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 6/3 * 2016 Postseason: Regional Finalist Brief Outlook: “This year’s WHDP ZLOO EH YHU\ H[SHULHQFHG DQG YHU\ TXLFN ´ VD\V FRDFK %LOO Carter. “But we won’t have much height. Leadership will be a key. Juan Morales %DUULQJ LQMXULHV , WKLQN ZH ZLOO EH SUHWW\ JRRG ´ &DUWHU HQWHUV WKH season with 550 wins. * Key Players: Juan Morales, 5-10 point guard (1st-team all-district); Moses Hernandez, 6-0 post; (2nd-team all-district); Patrick Ortiz, 6-0 post (honorable-mention all-district; part-time starter); Justin Gallegos, 6-1 wing (honorable-mention all-district; part-time starter); Miles Powell, 6-0 post (part-time starter); Edgar Rivas, 5-5 point guard * FYI: R. C. Buford, the Spurs general manager, played high school basketball for Brackett coach Bill Carter at Wichita Collegiate School in Kansas. Carter, now 76, last season came out of retirement to coach Brackett. Carter has been inducted into the Wichita Collegiate Hall of Fame, the Missouri High School Basketball Hall of )DPH DQG WKH 7H[DV $ 0 8QLYHUVLW\ .LQJVYLOOH +DOO RI )DPH :LWK &DUWHU DW WKH helm. Brackett last season amassed the most wins of any Tigers team in school history. 7KH 7LJHUV KDG QHYHU QRWFKHG RQH SOD\R൵ ZLQ EHIRUH DGYDQFLQJ WR WKH WKLUG URXQG LQ Carter’s debut last season.
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La Pryor Lady Bulldogs (2015-16 W-L: 9-16) * Coach: Dean Carter (fourth year as a head coach; all years have been at La Pryor) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 6/4 * 2016 Postseason: L-Falls City, 74-44 (Bi-District) * Outlook: Even though losing Sadie Martinez (18 ppg), the Lady Bulldogs have most RI WKH SLHFHV EDFN IURP EDFN WR EDFN SOD\R൵ WHDPV 7KHUH LV D FRUH JURXS RI VHQLRUV who have been playing under coach Dean Carter’s watchful eye since he arrived on campus in 2013. He expects big seasons from senior Gracie Gaspar, senior Lucy Mendoza and junior Illiana Perez. Three seniors -- Kiersten Paul, Claudia Salazar and Valerie Quijano – round out La Pryor’s six-player rotation.
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Region IV 1. Nueces Canyon (8) 2. Goodrich (15) 3. Apple Springs (17) 4. McMullen County (19) 5. Slocum (23)
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District 1 Darrouzett Longhorns (2015-16 W-L: 18-14/7-1) * Coach: Dillon Mitchell (made career head-coaching debut at Darrouzett last season) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 4/4 * 2016 Postseason: Lost in second round. 2XWORRN ³:H ZLOO KDYH PRUH GHSWK SRWHQWLDOO\ WKLV \HDU ´ VD\V FRDFK Dillon Mitchell. “Plus, we will have more experience, and that should help XV ZKHQ GLVWULFW SOD\ VWDUWV ´ * Key Players: Marcos Reyes, junior (all-district); Dallas Bentley, junior (all-district); Jacob Huntress, junior (District Newcomer of the Year); Devin Aguinaga, junior * FYI: Darrouzett High School enrolls a whopping total of 30 students this fall.
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Marcos Reyes
(2015-16 W-L: 27-6) * Coach: Donavan Ferguson (21st year as a head coach; making Darrouzett coaching debut) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 4/3 2XWORRN ,Q KLV ¿UVW VHDVRQ DW 'DUURX]HWW FRDFK 'RQDYDQ )HUJXVRQ LQKHULWV D URVWHU ZLWK RQO\ seven playuers and no seniors. * Key Players: Kylie Miller, junior; Brianna Justice, junior; Cydney Lovato, sophomore
District 2 White Deer Does (2015-16 W-L: 24-8/9-1) &RDFK 5H[ %HFN ¿IWK \HDU DV :KLWH 'HHU¶V KHDG FRDFK * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 7/4 * 2016 Postseason: Lost n second round to McLean, 41-38. * Outlook: The Does are seeking their third consecutive district title. Seven seniors populate the roster. TABC All-Region player Merrit Mitchell returns along with all-district selections Angela Parsley and Destany Merrit Mitchell Perriman. District Defensive MVP Rylee Brown is also back along with her twin sister Raegan Brown. Chancie King and Soph Riley Patterson, both seniors, started some games last year and will need to contribute along with Alex Taylor. ³2XU GHIHQVH VKRXOG EH VWURQJ EXW ZH ZLOO KDYH WR ¿QG R൵HQVLYH FRQVLVWHQF\ ´ VD\V FRDFK 5H[ %HFN ³7KH UHJLRQDO TXDUWHU¿QDOV ORVV LQ ZKLFK ZH VKRW RI DQG PLVVHG IUHH WKURZV KDV SURYLGHG PRWLYDWLRQ IRU WKH R൵VHDVRQ ´ * Key Players: Merrit Mitchell, senior (TABC All-Region); Rylee Brown, senior (District 'HIHQVLYH 093 $QJHOD 3DUVOH\ VHQLRU ¿UVW WHDP DOO GLVWULFW 'HVWDQ\ 3HUULPDQ VHQLRU (honorable-mention all-district); Chancie King, senior; Raegan Brown, senior; Riley Patterson, sophomore; Alex Taylor, senior
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(2015-16 W-L: 31-6/10-0) * Coach: Eric Schilling (ninth year as a head coach; sixth year as Nazareth’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 8/3 * 2016 Postseason: Lost in the State Championship. * Outlook: “We have several girls returning that have all put in some YDOXDEOH PLQXWHV LQ ELJ JDPHV ´ VD\V FRDFK (ULF 6FKLOOLQJ ³:H DUH ORRNLQJ Allie Schulte forward to relying on our senior leadership and experience. Depth is going to be key for us as we have a variety of skill sets within our team which FRXOG FUHDWH PDWFKXS SUREOHPV IRU RXU RSSRQHQWV ´ 7UDQVODWLRQ /RRN IRU SHUHQQLDO SRZHUKRXVH Nazareth to again push for a state title after coming up just short this past season. * Returning Starters: Allie Schulte, senior; Abby Schmucker, senior; Kinzi Cleavinger, junior * Also Key: Ellen Schilderink (5-10 senior who projects to be a force in the paint on both sides of WKH EDOO &DPEULH +HLPDQ IUHVKPDQ IRUZDUG ZKR FDQ VFRUH LQ PDQ\ GL൵HUHQW ZD\V * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Rebekah VanDijk – The University of Texas at Arlington; Deborah VanDijk - Wayland Baptist University; Hannah Leavitt - Frank Phillips College
District 5 Lorenzo Hornets (2015-16 W-L: 24-10/10-2) * Coach: Lin Fink (22nd year as a head coach;10th year as Lorenzo’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 9/4 * 2016 Postseason: W-Bye; W-Knox City, 58-55; W- Petersburg, 43-31; L-McLean, 40-34 * Outlook: All four returning starters garnered all-district accolades last season. “We will have to replace a four-year starter at point JXDUG ´ VD\V FRDFK /LQ )LQN ³EXW WKDW ORVV is balanced by us having a couple of all-state SRWHQWLDO NLGV ´ .H\ 3OD\HUV 0DULVRO Reyna, 5-10 senior (all-state); Daniela Reyna, 5-10 senior (all-district); Alexis Rodriguez, VHQLRU 'LVWULFW 2൵HQVLYH 093 DOO UHgion); Sarah Quintana, 5-5 junior (all-district) Marisol Reyna
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(2015-16 W-L: 23-6/11-1) &RDFK &OD\WRQ )U\DU HLJKWK \HDU DV D KHDG FRDFK ¿IWK \HDU DV :KLWKDUUDO¶V KHDG coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 5/2 * 2016 Postseason: W-Crowell, 63-52; W-New Home, 51-47; L-Happy, 63-37 2XWORRN :KLWKDUUDO KDV ELG IDUHZHOO WR RI LWV R൵HQVH $QG WKHUH ZLOO be no seniors on the roster this season. “We are looking forward to to retooling and UHEXLOGLQJ ´ VD\V FRDFK &OD\WRQ )U\DU * Key Players: Matthew Lopez, 5-8 junior; Kody Gonzales, 5-9 sophoore * FYI: Onlythere are only 11 boys enrolled at Whitharral High School this fall, and none of the 11 are seniors. Everyone on the basketball team also plays football. (2015-16 W-L: 19-8/9-3) * Coach: Aaron Marks (ninth year as a head coach; fourth year as Whitharral’s coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 8/4 * 2016 Postseason: L-Meadow, 27-21 (Bi-District) * Outlook: The Lady Panthers lost all-state star Lexie Wischkaemper to graduation but will have one of their deeper teams in quite a while. The 2016-17 Lady Panthers will also be much more athletic this season. Whitharral coach Aaron Marks says his team VKRXOG KDYH QR SUREOHP VFRULQJ LQ WUDQVLWLRQ EXW LV VWLOO ZRUNLQJ RQ ¿QH WXQLQJ LWV KDOI court sets as the season approaches. * Key Players: Jaci Pigg, senior; Hannah Scott, senior; Sara Lopez, senior; Harlea Hoelscher, senior * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Lexie Wischkaemper - McMurry University * The always competitive Lady Panthers will this season look to stretch its postseason appearance streak to 30th consecutive years.
District 6 New Home Leopards (2015-16 W-L: 23-7/8-2) * Coach: Koby Abney: (15th year as a head coach; fourth year as New home’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 6/4 * 2016 Postseason: W-Anton, 77-67; W-Knox City, 52-49; L-Whitharral, 47-51 * Outlook: New Home returns not only four starters, but also its top two Billy Castro reserves from last season. “We are excited about the opportunities we KDYH DIWHU D JUHDW VHDVRQ DQG GLVDSSRLQWLQJ ORVV LQ WKH TXDUWHU¿QDOV ´ VD\V coach Koby Abney. “Our biggest challenge will be to replicate the incredible team chemistry of ODVW VHDVRQ ´ * Key Players: Billy Castro, 6-2 senior forward (19.4 ppg, 8.1 rpg; TABC All-State; District Offensive MVP); Carter Abney, 5-10 sophomore guard (13 ppg, 3.9 rpg, 3.1 apg; TABC All-Region; District Newcomer of the Year); Jackson Abney, 6-0 senior forward (10 ppg, 7.8 rpg, 3.2 apg; all-district); Emmanuel Rosa, 6-2 senior forward (2.7 ppg, 3.8 rpg) * FYI: New Home’s four-year starters Billy Castro and Jackson Abney have seen their team WKURXJK WKLFN DQG WKLQ :KHQ WKH\ ZHUH IUHVKPHQ WKH /HRSDUGV ¿QLVKHG $V VRSKRPRUHV 1HZ +RPH LPSURYHG WR DQG DGYDQFHG WR WKH VHFRQG URXQG RI WKH SOD\R൵V 7KHQ ODVW season, Castro and Abney led the Leopards to a 23-7 record and advancement to the regional TXDUWHU¿QDOV &RXOG WKH WUHQG EH OHDGLQJ WR D VWDWH WRXUQDPHQW EHUWK LQ \HDU IRXU"
District 7 Jayton Jaybirds (2015-16 W-L: 29-5) * Coach: Ryan Bleiker (12th year as a head coach; seventh year as Jayton’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 7/4 * 2016 Postseason: W-Bye; Win-Baird, 50-23; W-May, 50-36; L-Grady, 75-61 * Outlook: Not only do four starters return from last season’ 29-5 squad, the Jaybirds will be able mix and match lineups with plenty of depth. “We will be able to play up to NLGV ´ VD\V FRDFK 5\DQ %OHLNHU * Key Players: Sheldon Burchett, 6-1 senior (TABC All-State); Clay Griswold, 6-0 MXQLRU JXDUG ¿UVW WHDP DOO GLVWULFW .REH /LVHQEHH VHQLRU JXDUG ¿UVW WHDP all-district); Kaden Awe, 5-9 sophomore guard (2nd-team all-district)
Motley County Matadors
Daniela Reyna
(2015-16 W-L: 29-5) * Coach: Amelia Reeves (third year as a head coach; making Motley County coaching debut) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 6/3 * Key Players: Autumn Woolsey, senior; Jacie Taylor, sophomore
Paducah Dragons
Alexis Rodriguez
(2015-16 W-L: 7-14/4-6) * Coach: Brock Ramsey (22nd year as a head coach; making Paducah coaching debut) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 5/3 * 2016 Postseason: None 2XWORRN $IWHU VLWWLQJ DW KRPH GXULQJ WKH SOD\R൵V WKH 'UDJRQV KRSH WKDW DQ LQFRPLQJ freshman group that went undefeated last season will be enough to punch their postseason ticket in 2017. * Key Players: Kameron Todd, Joseph Garibaldi, Jacolby Burns
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O’Donnell Lady Eagles
(2015-16 W-L: 23-8/10-0) * Coach: Charles Fulmer (fourth year as a head coach; made Spurettes coaching debut last season) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 8/4 * 2016 Postseason: W-Bye; L-Petersburg, 46-40 * Outlook: “We are low on the depth chart but have a good UHWXUQLQJ FRUH RI SOD\HUV ´ VD\V FRDFK &KDUOHV )XOPHU ³:H ORRN WR Brooke Shobert FRQWHQG IRU DQRWKHU GLVWULFW WLWOH DQG PDNH D SOD\R൵ UXQ ´ * Returning Starters: Brooke Shobert, junior point guard; Danni Uriegas, junior shooting guard; Camrey Sanchez, junior center … Shobert, Uriegas and Sanchez combined for 32.1 ppg last season. * Other Key Players: Emily White, senior (only senior on team; missed last 10 games of 2015-16 with a broken foot); Kailyx Childers, sophomore; Beth Ferguson, sophomore; Hanna Gonzalez, sophomore; Kaylin Adams, sophomore
(2015-16 W-L: 27-8) * Coach: Terry J. Collins (34th year as a head coach; seventh year as O’Donnell’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 11/4 * 2016 Postseason: W-Bye; W-Marfa, 88-43; W-Klondike, 50-42; L-Roby, 52-37 * Outlook: O’Donnell’s experience along the perimeter should prove pivotal. Lexi Villarreal, Brooklyn Wilkie and Selena Castro are all senior guards with the court savvy of champions. In fact, Villarreal and Wilkie have both made all-state lists. “Our inside SOD\HUV ZLOO KDYH WR VWHS XS DQG JHW WRXJK ´ VD\V FRDFK 7HUU\ - &ROOLQV ³EXW ZH H[SHFW WKH\ DUH XS WR WKDW WDVN ´ * Key Players: Selena Castro, Gillian Jonas, Lexi Villarreal, Brooklyn Wilkie, Ashleigh Jonas, Zaelan Gloria * FYI: The Lady Eagles have not lost a home game since December 2014. They will be playing in a new facility this season but hope to keep their home-court win streak alive.
Valley Patriots
O’Donnell Screamin’ Eagles
(2015-16 W-L: 18-11) * Coach: Shawn Harrison (21st year as a head coach; seventh year as Valley’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 8/5 * 2016 Postseason: W-Bye; L-Texline 2XWORRN ³:LWK ¿YH VWDUWHUV DQG HLJKW OHWWHUPHQ UHWXUQLQJ ZH VKRXOG EH SUHWW\ JRRG ´ says coach Shawn Harrison. “The competition (in our new district) should be higher, ZKLFK ZLOO KHOS XV FRPH SOD\R൵ WLPH ´ * Starters Returning: Jake Merrell, junior forward (12.2 ppg, 10.2 rpg, 1.0 apg); Zack Stumbo, senior forward (6.7 ppg, 6.9 rpg); Jayton Smith, junior guard (5.1 ppg, 3.9 rpg, 2.3 apg); Adrian Espinoza, senior guard (3.2 ppg, 4.2 rpg, 1.1 apg); Juan Villarreal, junior guard (7.5 ppg, 1.8 rpg) * Also Key: Dax Allen, junior point guard (6.9 ppg, 3.3 rpg, 4.8 apg) * FYI: In the 2015-16 campaign, Dax Allen logged a season-high/team-high 11 assists, and Jake Merrell pulled down a season-high/team-high 21 rebounds.
(2015-16 W-L: 17-13/4-6) * Coach: Blake Nichols (seventh year as a head coach; all years have been at O’Donnell) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 9/2 * Outlook: Nine lettermen return for a squad whose coach, Blake Nichols, says has more size and depth than his squads of the recent past. Nichols enters the season with a career win-loss ledger of 97-54. * Key Players: Trevor Balague, 6-2 forward; Jaidan Dempsey, 5-7 guard; Bry Todd, 6-0 post; Xavier Ortiz, 6-0 post
District 10 Imperial Buena Vista Longhorns (2015-16 W-L: 20-4) * Coach: David Whaley, Sr. (making UIL head-coaching debut) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 7/4 * 2016 Postseason: W-Bye; W-Ackerly Sands, 68-60; L-Borden County, 80-61 * Outlook: The defending-champion Longhorns graduated only one senior and return four starters, including Buena Vista captain D. J. Whaley and Newcomer of the Year DJ Whaley. The junior point guard has proven to be one of the state’s top shooters (17.3 ppg) and last season led the region in assists (7.2 apg). * Key Players: DJ Whaley, 5-10 junior (17.3 ppg, 7.2 apg, 3.1 spg, 1.1 bpg; District Newcomer of the Year, TABC All-Region); Ethen Evans, 6-5 senior (15.4 ppg, 14.1 rpg, 4.8 spg, 2.7 bpg; District Defensive MVP); Dagoberto Rodriguez, 6-4 junior (11 ppg, 10.7 rpg, 2.6 spg; 1st-team all-district); Joseph Sarabia, 5-8 junior (6.8 ppg, 3.8 apg, 5.2 rpg, 3.4 spg; 1st-team all-district); Justin Sarabia, 5-9 sophomore (45 3-pt. FG%; 2nd-team all-district) * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Duke Avalos (Kermit HS 2016) - Oak Hill Christian College; Chris Fox (New Way Christian Academy) - Oak Hill Christian College )<, 7KH /RQJKRUQV ODVW VHDVRQ WXUQHG LQ WKH ER\V EDVNHWEDOO SURJUDP¶V ¿UVW XQGHfeated district slate in school history. The Longhorns’ DJ Whaley has received several VFKRODUVKLS R൵HUV WR SOD\ FROOHJH EDVNHWEDOO 1R /RQJKRUQ KRRSVWHU KDV HYHU UHFHLYHG D scholarship to play at the next level.
District 11 Ackerly Sands Lady Mustangs (2015-16 W-L: 11-13/4-6) * Coach: Ben Connell (20th year as a head coach; ninth year as Ackerly Sands’ head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 7/5 * Outlook: “We are challenged in the height department, but we love using our quickness on the ÀRRU WR SXVK WKH EDOO DQG KDYH IXQ ´ VD\V FRDFK %HQ &RQQHOO * Key Players: Kailey Tindol, senior (1st-team all-district); Nina Clare, senior (1st-team all-district); Alexis Gonzalez, sophomore (2nd-team all-district); Mattie Grumbles, junior; Reagan Hamlin, senior
Klondike Cougars (2015-16 W-L: 23-9/7-3) * Coach: Jordan Beall (seventh year as a head coach; all years have been at Klondike) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 9/5 * 2016 Postseason: W-Ira, 43-35; W-Fort Davis, 47-34; L-O’Donnell, 50-42 (OT) * Key Players: Alexi Bushong, junior guard; Cheyenne Gruben, sophomore post; Haleigh Archer, sophomore guard; Kameron Riddle, junior post; Macy Sharp, junior point guard
Lenorah Grady Wildcats (2015-16 W-L: 30-5/10-0) * Coach: Chris Short (26th year as a head coach; made Grady coaching debut last season) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 4/1 * Key Players: Jaylen Short, Devynn Smith, Jordan Rodriguez
Robert Lee Lady Steers (2015-16 W-L: 23-6/12-2) &RDFK %LOO\ :K\EXUQ WK \HDU LQ FRDFKLQJ ¿IWK \HDU DV 5REHUW /HH¶V KHDG FRDFK * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 4/1 * 2016 Postseason: W-Trent, 65-42; L-May, 38-35 * Outlook: The Lady Steers will be quicker than the recent past but are a little short in the height department. As many as IRXU VRSKRPRUHV FRXOG EH RQ WKH ÀRRU ZKHQ WKH VHDVRQ WLSV * Key Players: Mariah Munoz, junior (lone returning starter); Kelby Clawson, sophomore; Anna Huapilla, senior
District 15 Eula Pirates (2015-16 W-L: 18-13/7-3) * Coach: Josh Fostel (16th year as a head coach; 14th year as Eula’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 7/4 * 2016 Postseason: W-Rochelle, 59-28; L-Water Valley, 53-27 * Outlook: A load of returnees combine with a quality transfer and the comeback of a starter who missed all of last season with a knee injury to make the Pirates one of the region’s better teams. * Key Players: Matthew Booth, sophomore guard; Cole Watkins, senior guard; Tyler %ULVWRZ VHQLRU JXDUG (\DQ +X൵DNHU VHQLRU JXDUG &DGH 6PLWK VRSKRPRUH JXDUG Colby Tucker, junior forward; Joshua Smith, junior forward; Cody Thomas, junior forward
&URVV 3ODLQV %XႇDORHV (2015-16 W-L: 12-14/3-7) * Coach: Dade Cosby * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 5/3 * 2016 Postseason: None * Outlook: 7KH %X൵DORHV ZLOO EH OHG E\ IRXUWK \HDU OHWWHUPDQ +ROGHQ 6HQclair, the squad’s only senior. Senclair was named District Newcomer of the <HDU DV D IUHVKPDQ DQG KDV JDUQHUHG ¿UVW WHDP DOO GLVWULFW DFFRODGHV WKH ODVW Holden Senclair two seasons. Creed Goode and Joe Crockett will shore up the backcourt for the third consecutive season, and 6-4 sophomore Tripp Thomas will provide &URVV 3ODLQV QHHGHG VL]H LQ WKH SDLQW 7KH %X൵DORHV ZHQW \HDUV ZLWKRXW PDNLQJ WKH SOD\R൵V EHfore coach Dade Cosby signed on and immediately led the team to postseason appearances in 2012 DQG DJDLQ LQ &RVE\ GHSDUWHG DIWHU WKDW DQG WKH %X൵DORHV KDYH PLVVHG WKH SOD\R൵V HYHU\ \HDU VLQFH &RVE\ KDV QRZ UHWXUQHG DQG SOHGJHV WR XVKHU WKH %X൵DORHV EDFN LQWR WKH SRVWVHDVRQ
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May Tigers (2015-16 W-L: 22-4) * Coach: Steve Howard (28th year as a head coach; 23rd year as May’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 5/3 * 2016 Postseason: Lost in the third round. * 2XWORRN ³:H ZLOO KDYH WR SOD\ IDVWHU WR PDNH XS IRU RXU ODFN RI KHLJKW ´ VD\V FRDFK 6WHYH +RZDUG * Key Players: AJ Martin, Cameron King, Wyatt Mote
District 16 Menard Yellow Jackets (2015-16 W-L: 26-6/14-0) * Coach: Lee Harvey (fourth year as a head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 3/2 * 2016 Postseason: W-San Saba; W-Irion County; W-Sonora; W-Eldorado; L-Miles * Outlook: Menard returns only two starters -- Kolby Hernandez and Tee Jay White – but that is enough when you add to the mix 6-3 junior Garrett Hill and two outstanding underclassmen: Christian Salazar and Noah Rosas. Look for the Yellow Jackets to once again excel under the guidance of coach Lee Harvey, whose three-year career record now stands at 80-14.
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Richland Springs Coyotes (2015-16 W-L: 25-5/14-1) * Coach: Shawn Rogers (12th year as a head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 7/2 * 2016 Postseason: Lost to Eula in the third round (OT). 2XWORRN 7KH &R\RWHV FODLPHG D GLVWULFW WLWOH IRU WKH ¿UVW WLPH LQ \HDUV DQG DUH DQ[LRXV WR VLQN WKHLU WHHWK even deeper into the postseason. * Key Players: Jordan Gossett, Berkeley Mann, Jaycee Gossett, Kamree Lewis, Kelee Crysler, Atrel Carlisle, Shayna Underwood, Gracie Ashworth * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Hailee Ashworth - Texas Woman’s University
Rochelle Lady Hornets (2015-16 W-L: 14-12/9-5) * Coach: Jym Dennis (16th year as a head coach; 13th year as Rochelle’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 4/3 * 2016 Postseason: L-Eula (Bi-District) * Outlook: The Lady Hornets have depth down in the blocks but will need some of the newbies to take control out on the perimeter if they are to make any noise in the postseason. * Key Players: Shay Cook, senior guard; Heather Flores, sophomore post; Mikka Matthew, senior post; Amber Stidham, senior post * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Kendra Walls - Sul Ross State University
District 17 Graford Jackrabbits (2015-16 W-L: 21-13/10-1) * Coach: Ty Tabor * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 9/5 * 2016 Postseason: Lost in the third round to Lingleville * Outlook: The Jackrabbits return all starters, including two all-region players. “We will also EULQJ XS VRPH GL൵HUHQFH PDNHUV IURP WKH ORZHU JUDGHV ´ VD\V FRDFK 7\ 7DERU * Key Players: Kacey Christopher, senior (District Co-MVP, TABC All-Region); Preston Tabor, sophomore 'LVWULFW 2൵HQVLYH 093 7$%& $OO 5HJLRQ /HR %DOYDQWLQ VHQLRU VW WHDP DOO GLVWULFW -DPHV .LQFDLG MXnior (honorable-mention all-district); Jacob Moss, junior (District Sixth Man of the Year); Devan Turner, senior * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Quinten Tabor - North Lake College
Newcastle Ladycats (2015-16 W-L: 29-5) * Coach: James King (fourth year as a head coach; all years have been at Newcastle) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 10/3 * Key Players: Holly Manos, KC Shields, Nicole Martinez
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Tioga Bulldogs (2015-16 W-L: 18-13/10-4) * Coach: Erik McNairy (made career head-coaching debut last season with Tioga) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 6/3 * 2016 Postseason: L-Trinidad, 51-49 (Bi-District) * Outlook: Three returning junior starters are expected to be plenty enough to push Tioga back LQWR WKH SOD\R൵V WKLV VSULQJ * Key Players: Justin Rodriguez, 5-10 junior point guard (21-A 1st-Team All-District); Javier Rivera, 6-2 junior small forward (21-A Co-Newcomer of the Year); Josiah Deleon, 6-3 junior power forward (21-A Honorable-Mention All-District) )<, ,Q RQO\ LWV WKLUG \HDU RI 8,/ FRPSHWLWLRQ 7LRJD LV SULPHG WR PDNH WKH SOD\R൵V IRU WKH second time.
District 27 Oakwood Panthers (2015-16 W-L: 16-14/9-3) * Coach: Chris Kuykendall (seventh year as a head coach; second year as Oakwood’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 8/4 * 2016 Postseason: W-Douglass, 70-57; L-Coolidge, 86-61 * Outlook: The Panthers add two impact freshmen after losing only one senior. * Key Players: Austin Shuptrine, 6-3 senior post; Tony Maldonado, 6-1 senior post; Ethan Edgemon, 5-6 junior guard; Chris Newsome, 5-9 junior guard; Jacob Hayslip, 5-9 junior guard; Trisdon Bynum, 5-9 sophomore guard; Ja’Koyious Jones, 5-9 sophomore guard; Bastion Pickens, 5-7 sophomore guard; Key’Undre Davis, 6-1 freshman forward; Jeremiah Sargent, 5-8 freshman guard; Kaleb Hayslip, 5-4 freshman guard
District 18 Lipan Indians
District 29 Goodrich Hornets
(2015-16 W-L: 34-1) * Coach: Brent Gaylor (third year as head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 8/5 3RVWVHDVRQ /RVW WR HYHQWXDO VWDWH FKDPS $YLQJHU LQ WKH 5HJLRQDO 6HPL¿QDOV * Key Players: Layton Sharp, sophomore; Bryce Shockley, sophomore; Santana Martinez, junior; Ty Phillips, junior; Ty Bryant, junior; Tate Phillips, senior; Derrick Cook, senior; Eric Miller, senior
(2015-16 W-L: 14-17/7-3) * Coach: Lester King (38th year as a head coach; 30th year as Goodrich’s coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 5/5 * 2016 Postseason: L-La Marque Premier Academy of Learning, 59-49 (Bi-District) 2XWORRN 7KH +RUQHWV UHWXUQ DOO ¿YH RI D VWDUWLQJ OLQHXS WKDW LV QRZ D \HDU ZLVHU DQG SULPHG WR PDNH D GHHS SOD\R൵ UXQ *RRGULFK¶V FDOOLQJ FDUG ZLOO EH LWV SUHVVXUH GHIHQVH ZKLFK ZLOO LQ WXUQ IDFLOLWDWH LWV SURFOLYLW\ WR UXQ WKH ÀRRU RQ R൵HQVH * Key Players: Javarius Nickelberry, 5-10 junior post; Zyan Henderson, 5-8 junior guard; Tyrese Harrell, 5-10 sophomore post; Davante Hughes, 6-0 junior guard; Cristian Garzon, 5-9 junior forward
Lipan Lady Indians (2015-16 W-L: 33-7) * Coach: Amber Branson (ninth year as a head coach; all years have been at Lipan) * # of Returning Starters: 2 * 2016 Postseason: Class A State Champions * Key Players: Maddie McGee, senior post (all-state selection); Sarah Callaway, senior point guard (all-region selection)
District 20 Morgan Eagles (2015-16 W-L: 10-14/2-8) * Coach: John Hughes (18th year as a head coach; made Morgan coaching debut last season) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 12/5 * 2016 Postseason: None * Outlook: Morgan’s entire team returns from last season. “All of the players gained valuable experience in my V\VWHP ´ VD\V 0RUJDQ¶V VHFRQG \HDU FRDFK -RKQ +XJKHV ³DQG ZH ORRN IRUZDUG WR KDYLQJ D UHDOO\ JRRG VHDVRQ ´ * Key Players: Jose Escamilla, 6-0 senior guard (1st-team all-district, 2nd-Team Texas Six Man Coaches Association All-Region; 12.1 ppg); Dalton Weatherford, 5-11 junior guard (2nd-team all-district; 15.2 ppg); Andrew Alonzo, 5-10 junior guard (2nd-team all-district; 17.7 ppg); Bryce Hughes, 6-0 senior post (honorable-mention all-district, academic all-district and Texas Six Man Coaches Association Academic All-State); Remo Vera-Rico, 5-11 junior guard (honorable-mention all-district, academic all-district)
District 21 Bellevue Lady Eagles (2015-16 W-L: 15-14/10-4) * Coach: Bryan Goehring (11th year as a head coach; fourth year as Bellevue’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 8/3 * 2016 Postseason: W-Trinidad; L-Dodd City * Key Players: Emily Trail, senior point guard; Ally Corwin, senior small forward * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Aaron Tate (West Craven HS/North Carolina 2010) - Robert Morris University; Josh Cuthbertson (West Craven HS/North Carolina 2011) – University of South Carolina Upstate; Zac Cuthbertson (West Craven HS/North Carolina 2013) - Mineral Area College
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Goodrich Lady Hornets (2015-16 W-L: 26-5/10-0) * Coach: Lester King (38th year as a head coach; 30th year as Goodrich’s head coach) * 2016 Postseason: W-Bye; W-Medina, 43-27; L-Nueces Canyon, 65-59 * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Kristian James – Jacksonville College
Spurger Pirates (2015-16 W-L: 11-18/4-6) * Coach: Lin Ellis (17th year as a head coach; made Spurger coaching debut last season) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 5/4 * 2016 Postseason: None * Key Players: Tyler Dozier, freshman point guard; Chase Shook, junior forward; Kaleb Hyden, junior guard; Chance Shook, junior guard * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Alize Washington (Sam Rayburn HS 2016) - Clarendon College
District 30 Fayetteville Lions (2015-16 W-L: 4-24/2-12) * Coach: Marcus Sodek (fourth year as a head coach; third year as Fayetteville’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 7/2 * 2016 Postseason: None *Outlook: Youthful squad will take crash course in varsity hoops and hopefully be ready for their test by the time district rolls around. * Returning Starters: Jade Wessels, Emma Lapeyre
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(2015-16 W-L: 13-6/6-4) * Coach: Teresa Acklin (23rd year as a head coach; 15th year as Prairie Lea’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 7/5 * 2016 Postseason: W-Spurger, 64-29; L-McMullen County, 59-53 2XWORRN 3UDLULH /HD MXQLRU /LQGVH\ 'HPHWULRX KHDGOLQHV D VWDUWLQJ ¿YH WKDW LV WKH exact same as it was last season. Demetriou earned second-team selection to the 2016 Texas Six-Man Coaches Association (TSMCA) All-State squad. She was also named WR WKH ¿UVW XQLW RI ODVW VHDVRQ¶V 760&$ $OO 5HJLRQ VTXDG DV ZHOO DV EHLQJ VHOHFWHG DV 'LVWULFW ¶V 2൵HQVLYH 093 ,Q 'HPHWULRX¶V IUHVKPDQ FDPSDLJQ VKH JDUQHUHG distinction as the overall District 30 MVP in addition to adding her name to the TSM&$ $OO 5HJLRQ URVWHU DV D ¿UVW WHDPHU * Key Players: Lindsey Demetriou, junior; Catherine Delong, sophomore; Jacquelyn Nevill, senior; Savannah Nevill, senior; Elizabeth Bruner, senior; Cierra Zapata, freshman
(2015-16 W-L: 12-15/10-4) * Coach: Edmundo Salazar (11th year as a head coach; all years have been at Knippa) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 5/3 3RVWVHDVRQ /RVW LQ WKH ¿UVW URXQG .H\ 3OD\HUV )UHGHULFN ³%ULDQ´ 6DOD]DU VHQLRU SRLQW JXDUG SSJ DSJ rpg, 72-FT%, 60-FG%); Ryan Cox, 6-0 junior shooting guard (12 ppg, 7 rpg, 79-FT%, 56-FG%); Andrew Rowland, 6-1 sophomore post (12 ppg, 8 rpg, 52-FG%, 83-FT%) * FYI: While coach Edmundo Salazar is entering his 11th year as a head coach at Knippa, he only began coaching both the boys and girls this past season. Prior to that, he just coached Knippa’s Lady Rockcrushers.
Waelder Wildcats (2015-16 W-L: 27-8/13-1) * Coach: Brandon Howard (seventh year as a head coach; third year as Waelder’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 6/3 3RVWVHDVRQ /RVW WR &DOYHUW LQ WKH 5HJLRQDO 6HPL¿QDOV * Key Players: Tracy Moore, senior guard; Justin Schilhab, sophomore guard; Carlos Reyes, sophomore guard
District 31 Barksdale Nueces Canyon Panthers (2015-16 W-L: 27-4/13-1) * Coach: Brandy Sweeten (11th year as Nueces Canyon’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 8/3 * 2016 Postseason: Lost to Chireno, 47-39, in Regional Finals. 2XWORRN ³:H ZLOO QHHG WR ¿QG RXU ERQG DV D WHDP TXLFNO\ LQ RUGHU WR UHDOL]H RXU VWUHQJWKV ´ VD\V FRDFK %UDQG\ 6ZHHWHQ ³+RSHIXOO\ ZH FDQ VWD\ LQMXU\ IUHH IRU JRRG WKLQJV WR KDSSHQ ´ * Key Players: Gabby Irwin, Jayden Aguilera, Megan Sifuentes, Bethany Fisher (back from injury), Zoe Burleson (freshman) * FYI: Nueces Canyon came just one win away last season from reaching the state WRXUQDPHQW ,W ZRXOG KDYH EHHQ WKH ¿UVW WLPH IRU WKH SURJUDP WR DGYDQFH WR WKH )LQDO Four since 1961.
Knippa Lady Rockcrushers (2015-16 W-L: 14-16) * Coach: Edmundo Salazar (11th year as a head coach; all years have been at Knippa) * 2016 Postseason: None 2XWORRN .QLSSD VX൵HUHG D FUXVKLQJ GHIHDW WR HQG WKH campaign. The Lady Rock Crushers lost to Medina at the buzzer, DQG WKDW NHSW WKHP RXW RI WKH SOD\R൵V 1RZ LW¶V WLPH WR PDNH Victoria Davis amends, and Knippa’s more than ready to start the journey * Key Players: Abigail Haughey, 6-0 junior post (8 ppg); Victoria Davis, 5-2 sophomore point guard (10 ppg, 3 apg); Rebekah Ramirez, 5-7 sophomore (15 ppg, 2 apg); Hailey Cook, 5-4 junior forward (4 ppg). * Additions: Bethany Keeney, junior; Avery Willis, junior; Camryn Beam, freshman * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Ashley N. Salazar Rebekah Ramirez (Knippa 2011) - McNeese State University; Texas Woman’s University; Brandy Santleban (Knippa 2011) – Southwest Texas Junior College * FYI: The Rockcrushers are dedicating this season to coach Edmundo Salazar’s mom, who recently passed away and was the team’s #1 fan.
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District 32 $XVWZHOO 7LYROL 5HG¿VK * Coach: Adam Wollam (17th year as a head coach; making Austwell-Tivoli coaching debut) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 5/2 * 2016 Postseason: Lost in the second round. * Key Player: Isaac Wollam, 6-4 guard (transferred from Poteet; 17 ppg, 9 apg at Poteet)
Runge Yellow Jackets (2015-16 W-L: 10-16/4-2) * Coach: Lucio Velasquez (made career head-coaching debut last season at Runge) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 9/3 * 2016 Postseason: L-Medina, 41-22 (Bi-District) * Outlook: The Runge Lady Yellow Jackets will have a strong core as they are returning nine of 12 players from last season. Kayci Molina, Delina Morales and Lauren Tollefson set the foundation for what is thought to be a team capable of making some noise in the regional tournament. Pivotal minutes are also expected from junior guard Kaitlyn Hernandez, junior guard Krista Bragg and senior center Pamela Inclan. * Key Players: Delina Morales, 5-5 point guard (1st-team all-district); Kayci Molina, 5-6 junior guard (1st-team all-district); Lauren Tollefson, 5-8 junior post * FYI: Every player on Runge’s 2015-16 varsity squad earned academic all-district distinction.
Tilden McMullen County Cowgirls (2015-16 W-L: 26-5/6-0) * Coach: Tony Taylor (28th year as a head coach; sixth year as McMullen County’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 5/2 * 2016 Postseason: Lost in the third round to Leakey, 56-52. * Outlook: The Cowgirls are a little green behind the ears but have two starters back – juniors Hallie Taylor and Makinna Serrata -- who promise to keep the team steered back to the postseason. * Key Players: Makinna Serrata, junior (2016 TABC All-Region, TGCA All-State); Hallie Taylor, junior (2016 1st-team all-district)
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TAPPS & SPC TEAM PROFILES Class 6A
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District 1 Argyle Liberty Christian Lady Warriors (2015-16 W-L: 37-4/16-0) * Coach: Ken Burroughs (21st year as a head coach; 11th year as Liberty’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 5/0 * 2016 Postseason: 5A State Champions (defeated Plano Prestonwood, 48-43, in title game) 2XWORRN $ WHDP WKDW KDV PDQDJHG WR FDSWXUH ¿YH VWDWH WLWOHV GXULQJ WKH SDVW VHDVRQV QRZ UHWXUQV WR WKH GUDZLQJ ERDUG 7KH /DG\ :DUULRUV VWDUW IURP VFUDWFK WKLV IDOO ZLWK DOO ¿YH VWDUWHUV IURP ODVW VHDVRQ KDYing graduated. Faced with the challenge of rebuilding is coach Ken Burroughs, who this season enters his 21st year of coaching with a record of 549-194. In his 10 years with Liberty Christian, Burroughs has managed to log 300 wins against only 47 losses. * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Nicole Kornett (Liberty Christian 2012) – UCLA; Sydney Goodson (Liberty Christian 2016) - Arizona State University; Kendall Ellig (Liberty Christian 2016) - Rice University; Hannah Hand (Liberty Christian 2016) – Marist College; Rebekah Hand (Liberty Christian 2016) – Marist College
Bishop Lynch Friars (2015-16 W-L: 16-18/3-11) * Coach: Kyle May (fourth year as Bishop Lynch’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 8/4 * 2016 Postseason: None 2XWORRN $OO HLJKW UHWXUQLQJ OHWWHUPHQ DUH XSSHUFODVVPHQ ± ¿YH MXQLRUV DQG WKUHH VHQLRUV $QG WKDW experience should bode well for a program that is now solidly entrenched with coach Kyle May entering year four of his tenure. * Key Players: Sean Coman, 6-1 junior shooting guard (4 apg, 47% 3-pt. FG); Chris Scaife, 6-5 senior guard/forward (10 ppg, 5 rpg); Josh Garza, 6-4 junior guard/forward; Zach Rouseau, 5-10 junior point guard )<, &KULV 6FDLIH D VHQLRU ORVW KLV GDG WKLV SDVW 0D\ DQG LV KRSLQJ WR KDYH D PHPRUDEOH ¿QDO VHDVRQ LQ dedication to his father, Albert Scaife.
Bishop Lynch Lady Friars (2015-16 W-L: 26-9) * Coach: Andy Zihlman (37th year as Bishop Lynch’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 9/2 3RVWVHDVRQ $GYDQFHG WR WKH 6WDWH 6HPL¿QDOV * Outlook: Tradition-rich Bishop Lynch has won 27 state titles but has not been back to the mountain top since 2010. This season could see the Lady Friars return to glory. Nine seniors populate the roster, and there are actually two sophomores who will headline the squad. One of the two, Nyah Green, is ranked DV RQH RI WKH QDWLRQ¶V WRS &ODVV RI UHFUXLWV 7KH RWKHU VRSKRPRUH (QG\LD 5RJHUV HDUQHG ¿UVW WHDP al-state accolades running the point for Bishop Lynch last season. Lastly, the Lady Friars bring aboard a new player -- senior Brooke Bradley – who will make her presence known from the outset. With visions of state titles once again dancing in his head, coach Andy Zihlman enters the season with an impressive career record of 927-305. * Key Players: Murphy Yoxall, Endyia Rogers, Nyah Green, Brooke Bradley, Gabby Rogers, Jaida Thomas * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Erin Smith- Tyler Junior College; Brittany Norris – University of Southern Mississippi; Jordan Tibbits - Hendrix College; Bianca Bowring - University of St. Thomas/ Minnesota * FYI: Brooke Bradley, an addition to the roster this season, is the daughter of Amie Smith Bradley, who played for coach Andy Zihlman and Bishop Lynch in the early 1990s and then went on to play for The University of Texas (then coached by the legendary Jody Conradt). Amie is now an assistant coach at SMU.
Parish Episcopal School Panthers (2015-16 W-L: 20-13/7-9) &RDFK -RKQ *UL൶Q IRXUWK \HDU DV 3DULVK (SLVFRSDO¶V KHDG FRDFK * # of Returning Starters: 2 * 2016 Postseason: W-Houston Duchesne Academy, 66-42; L-Bishop Lynch, 45-42 * Outlook: All-state cornerstone Anna Pierce is now playing college ball. In her wake is a very young team with only two players who started with Pierce last season. * Key Players: Amanda D’Auria, senior guard; Jordan Deason, senior guard/forward; Nevaeh Tot, freshman guard; Nevaeh Parkinson, freshman post * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Anna Pierce (Parish Episcopal 2016) – University of San Francisco; Maddie Brown (Hebron HS 2016) – University of Southern New Hampshire; Grayson Bright (Fossil Ridge 2016) - Texas Tech University * FYI: Parish Episcopal assistant coach Helen Darling-Tot is a former WNBA player who last played with the San Antonio Silver Stars. Her daughter, Nevaeh Tot, is a Parish Episcopal freshman this fall and ranked -- by some scouting services -- as one of the nation’s top recruits for the Class of 2020.
Prestonwood Christian Academy Lions (2015-16 W-L: 33-7/14-0) * Coach: David Conrady (26th year as a head coach; making Prestonwood coaching debut this season) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 5/1 * 2016 Postseason: 6A TAPPS State Champions 2XWORRN 3HUHQQLDO SRZHUKRXVH 3UHVWRQZRRG &KULVWLDQ KDV ZRQ ¿YH FRQVHFXWLYH VWDWH WLWOHV EXW ZLOO EH challenged to win yet another this season. The roster has been nearly gutted by graduation. Only one starter returns. Faced with getting the Lions back to their familiar perch atop the district standings will be David Conrady, who is making his Prestonwood coaching debut. * Key Players: Justin Webster, sophomore; Derrick Flowers, senior; Keller Boothby, sophomore; Austin Stogner
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Trinity Christian Academy/Addison Trojans (2015-16 W-L: 30-6/12-2) * Coach: Randy Feemster (19th year as a head coach; 12th year as Trinity Christian’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 4/1 3RVWVHDVRQ /RVW WR 6DQ $QWRQLR 6W $QWKRQ\¶V LQ WKH 6WDWH 6HPL¿QDOV .H\ 3OD\HUV +XGVRQ 1HXKR൵ MXQLRU IRUZDUG %ODNH +LQWRQ VHQLRU IRUZDUG $- -RUGDQ senior guard; Tim Darby, 6-5 senior post * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Mark Paterson (Trinity Christian Academy 2016) - St. Edward’s University; Matt Paterson (Trinity Christian Academy 2016) - St. Edward’s University; Landon Branson (Trinity Christian Academy 2014) - Hope International University; Carven Holcomb (Trinity Christian Academy 2013) - Ouachita Baptist University
District 2 Antonian College Preparatory Apaches (2015-16 W-L: 34-6/4-2) * Coach: Patrick Harvey (15th year as a head coach; second year as Antonian’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 6/2 * 2016 Postseason: W-Plano John Paul II; L-Argyle Liberty Christian * Key Players: Bailey Boyle, 5-7 senior (2nd-team all-state; 14ppg, made 110 treys last season); Gabi Teneyuca, 5-8 senior (honorable-mention all-state); Avery Alva, 5-2 guard (second-team all-district); Elena Tamez, 5-4 guard (second-team all-district); Elizabeth Hicks, 5-8 wing (second-team all-district); Catherine Granados, 5-10 post * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Sandy Ramirez - University of the Incarnate Word; Kayla Alvarado - Schreiner University
District 3 Concordia Lutheran Crusaders (2015-16 W-L: 31-11) * Coach: Bill Honeck * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 6/2 3RVWVHDVRQ /RVW LQ WKH ¿UVW URXQG 7KH &UXVDGHUV DUH EXLOW WR VSUHDG GHIHQVHV WKLQ 7KH\ UXQ WKH ÀRRU ZHOO DQG DOO ¿YH VWDUWHUV FDQ KLW IURP beyond the arc. Team depth allows coach Bill Honeck to turn up the tempo from tip to buzzer. Honeck sports a 472-210 career record going into the 2016-17 campaign. * Key Players: Blake Moran, senior; Nate McClure, junior; Yosani Clay, junior; Josh Davis, junior; Pierce Hellums, sophomore * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Knox Hellums - Pepperdine University; $DURQ 'DYLV 7H[DV $ 0 8QLYHUVLW\ * Coach: Tim Maczko (13th year as a head coach; making Concordia head-coaching debut) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 5/0 3RVWVHDVRQ $GYDQFHG WR WKH 6WDWH 6HPL¿QDOV * Key Players: Shelby Sanderson, point guard; Brooke Atherton, guard; Megan Van de Graaf, post
St. Pius X Panthers (2015-16 W-L: 14-22/5-3) * Coach: Brandon Scott (second year as St. Pius X’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 3/3 * 2016 Postseason: L-Ft. Worth Nolan, 70-65 * Key Players: Demerill Levy, 6-0 junior guard; Cody Graham, 5-11 senior guard (17.8 ppg); Matthew Strange, 5-11 senior guard (18 ppg) * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Jordan Jackson (St. Pius X 2015) – Midland College via transfer from Texas Tech University; Reginald Lewis (St. Pius X 2016) - Tyler Junior College
St. Agnes Academy Lady Tigers (2015-16 W-L: 23-16/8-4) &RDFK -H൵UH\ . +ROOLQJHU * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 5/3 * 3RVWVHDVRQ /RVW LQ WKH ¿UVW URXQG WR HYHQWXDO 6WDWH 5XQQHU XS 3ODQR 3UHVWRQZRRG * 2XWORRN 6W $JQHV JUDGXDWHG VHYHQ VHQLRUV EXW FRDFK -H൵UH\ . +ROOLQJHU FODLPV KLV squad is going to be better this season. “We have four players -- all sophomores -- who DUH JHWWLQJ ORRNHG DW E\ ' VFKRROV ´ KH VD\V ³:H DUH JRLQJ WR SUHVV KDUG DQG SOD\ IXOO Madison Lucas FRXUW UXQ DQG JXQ VW\OH EDOO ´ 6W $JQHV FRPHV LQ DW LQ WKH SUHVHDVRQ 7$%& VWDWH rankings. Hollinger has compiled a 232-140 record during his St. Agnes tenure. * Key Players: Emily Nelson, 5-9 sophomore point guard (40% 3-pt. FG); Katie Dickerson, 5-10 sophomore forward (a defensive stopper); Kelly Dickerson, 5-10 sophomore shooting guard (keeps defenses honest with her ability to hit from beyond the arc) * Other Players to Watch: Jade Evans, 6-1 junior post (JV call-up who can pound the boards); Madison Lucas, 5-8 sophomore point guard (one of the quickest players in the area; projects to average 4 spg). * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Lauren O’Connell (St. Agnes 2016) - Utah State University Eastern; Beth Hawkins (St. Agnes 2016) - Millsaps College; Michelle Nwokedi (St. Agnes 2013) – University of Pennsylvania )<, 7ZR RI 6W $JQHV¶ DVVLVWDQW FRDFKHV SOD\HG IRU KHDG FRDFK -H൵UH\ . +ROOLQJHU &KHOVHD %DVV 6W Agnes 2010) led the Lady Tigers to three state-title games and went on to play for The University of Texas. Valencia Dunn graduated in 2004 from Bellaire High School where Hollinger was serving as an assistant coach. She went on to play for Paul Quinn College.
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District 2 Brighter Horizons Academy Stars
Girls
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El Paso Cathedral Fighting Irish (2015-16 W-L: 21-11) * Coach: Tony Harper (49th year as a head coach; fourth year as Cathedral’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 9/3 3RVWVHDVRQ /RVW WR $QWRQLDQ 3UHS RI 6DQ $QWRQLR LQ WKH ¿UVW URXQG * Outlook: Cathedral brings back a veteran team with loads of experience. The squad is not the quickest afoot and could be a little more consistent shooting the ball, but the Fighting Irish play shutdown defense and have the length to give RSSRQHQWV ¿WV ³:H KRSH WR LPSURYH LQ DOO IDFHWV RI WKH JDPH DV WKH VHDVRQ SURJUHVVHV ´ VD\V OHJHQGDU\ FRDFK 7RQ\ +DUSHU ZKR LV QRZ LQ KLV IRXUWK VHDVRQ KHOPLQJ WKH )LJKWLQJ ,ULVK ³:H KRSH WR EH D IRUFH EHIRUH DQG DIWHU ;PDV ´ KH VD\V ³2XU JRDO LV WKH VWDWH WRXUQDPHQW ZKHUH ZH KRSH WR H[FHO ´ * Key Players: Michael Kirkland, 6-4 senior post (2nd-Team TABC All-State); Samuel Nava, 5-9 senior guard; Cole Urrea, 6-3 junior wing; Franz Reyes, 6-3 junior guard/wing; Alex Hernandez, 5-9 junior guard; Andres Duran, 6-4 senior post; Conrad Conde, 6-2 senior wing; Christopher Schutte, 6-0 senior guard; Christopher Frazier, 6-0 senior post * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Tony Reyes - Tecnológico de Monterrey (Mexico) * FYI: If the Fighting Irish have a modicum of success this season, Cathedral coach Tony Harper will reach career win #1,000. His career record currently stands at 978-426. He is 70-33 with Cathedral.
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District 1 Fort Worth Christian Cardinals (2015-16 W-L: 21-13/7-7) &RDFK 5RG -RKQVRQ WK \HDU DV D KHDG FRDFK ¿IWK \HDU DV )RUW :RUWK &KULVWLDQ¶V KHDG FRDFK * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 4/1 3RVWVHDVRQ /RVW LQ RYHUWLPH WR &DUUROOWRQ 3ULQFH RI 3HDFH LQ WKH ¿UVW URXQG 2XWORRN ³:H ZLOO EH YHU\ \RXQJ EXW VKRXOG KDYH D FKDQFH WR FRPSHWH LQ GLVWULFW ´ VD\V FRDFK 5RG -RKQVRQ * Returning Starter: Mikayla Burres, 5-7 senior power forward * Other Key Players: Ainsley Owen, 5-7 sophomore wing; Addison Hooper, 5-4 freshman point guard * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Cecily Woolfolk - Southwestern University
Fort Worth Southwest Christian School Eagles (2015-16 W-L: 29-10/11-2) * Coach: Rod Butler (22nd year as a head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 4/2 * 2016 Postseason: 4A State Runner-up * Outlook: 6RXWKZHVW &KULVWLDQ¶V VWDWH WLWOH RGGV ZLOO DFFRUGLQJ WR FRDFK 5RG %XWOHU EH GLFWDWHG E\ ³WHDP FKHPLVWU\´ DQG how tight his Eagles can turn the screws defensively. Butler’s win-loss record while at Southwest Christian now registers 72-30. * Key Players: Philip Crowley, senior; Hunter Gieser, senior; Stephen Willis, senior; Zachary Swift, sophomore; Amiri Croweder, freshman * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Tylin Lockett - Jacksonville College; Clayton Stanley - East Texas Baptist University; Colten Wright - East Texas Baptist University; Tavion James - Henderson State University; Reece Shaw Henderson State University
Frisco Legacy Christian Academy Eagles (2015-16 W-L: 10-20/3-5) &RDFK 'RULDQ +DUULV WK \HDU DV D KHDG FRDFK ¿IWK \HDU DV /HJDF\ &KULVWLDQ¶V KHDG FRDFK * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 4/2 * Outlook: Legacy has moved into a new district with its 2015-16 backcourt still intact but its ultimate success contingent upon the contributions from emerging underclassmen. * Key Players: Kristin Guzak, Tatum Ewing
District 3 Bishop T.K. Gorman Crusaders (2015-16 W-L: 14-16/9-4) * Coach: Spencer Denmon (third year as a head coach; all years have been at Gorman) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 9/4 * 2016 Postseason: L-Colleyville Covenant (Bi-District) * Outlook: The Crusaders were young last season and exceeded all expectations under second-year coach Spencer Denmon, who was deservedly named district coach of the year. Now, however, the bar has risen. With nearly everybody back, the Crusaders are on a mission. * Key Players: -XGDK %HOO VHQLRU SSJ USJ SW )* [ 'LVWULFW 2൵HQVLYH 3OD\HU RI WKH <HDU -DNH Smith, sophomore (18 ppg, 40% 3-pt. FG; led team in three-pointers made; District Freshman of the Year)
The Brook Hill Guard (2015-16 W-L: 17-15/5-6) * Coach: Jacob Agnew (third season as Brook Hill’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 7/2 * 2016 Postseason: Lost to Fort Worth Southwest Christian in Regional Finals * Outlook: Returning starters Alec Kitt and Parker Galbraith should lead The Guard EDFN LQWR WKH SOD\R൵V 5HLG +LOO VKRXOG DOVR SOD\ D SLYRWDO UROH DQG QHZELHV +RRG Taylor and Miguel Vega will be thrown into the mix early and often. * Key Players: Alec Kitt, 6-2 senior; Parker Galbraith, 5-11 senior; Reid Hill, 5-11 junior; Miguel Vega, 6-4 junior; Hood Taylor, 6-foot junior
The Brook Hill School Lady Guard (2015-16 W-L: 11-12/5-6) * Coach: Ivan Johnson (17th year as a head coach; third year as The Brook Hill School’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 5/2 3RVWVHDVRQ /RVW LQ WKH ¿UVW URXQG WR 5HJHQWV 6FKRRO RI $XVWLQ 2XWORRN ³:H DUH EDVLFDOO\ UHEXLOGLQJ ´ VD\V /DG\ *XDUG FRDFK ,DQ -RKQVRQ ZKR JUDGXDWHG WKUHH VWDUWHUV ± WKH FRUH of KLV WHDP ± ODVW VSULQJ ³:H DUH ORRNLQJ IRUZDUG WR VHH KRZ ZH PHVK DV D WHDP WKLV \HDU ´ * Key Players: Lauren Eden, Adrianna Kuechle * Others to Watch: Autumn Webb, Kaitlyn Rhea, Grace Brasher, Brianna Young, newcomer Ke Airra Christopher * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Jordan Phillips – East Texas Baptist University
St. Thomas Houston Eagles
Grapevine Faith Christian Lions (2015-16 W-L: 25-14/10-6) * Coach: Matt Sayman (fourth year as Faith Christian’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 6/3 * 2016 Postseason: W-Austin Hyde Park; L-Trinity Christian * Outlook: Grapevine Faith has three seniors that should pass the 1,000-point milestone this season. The Lions love to hoist from beyond the arc. Expect them to make 400-plus treys by season’s end. * Key Players: Mike Modisett, 5-10 senior point guard (16.8 ppg, made 128 treys as a sophomore; 1stteam all-district selection as a junior); Bo Williams, 6-2 senior shooting guard (17 ppg, made 117 treys as a junior; 2016 1st-team all-district selection); Keith Church, 6-4 senior small forward (12 ppg, made 67 treys as a junior; 2016 2nd-team all-district selection) * FYI: According to Max Preps, the Lions have led Texas in made treys the last three seasons (379, 423, 432). DalWRQ 6WDQGLVK &ODVV RI ¿QLVKHG KLV FDUHHU ZLWK PDGH WUH\V +H KLW IURP EH\RQG WKH DUF ODVW VHDVRQ
(2015-16 W-L: 12-16/5-9) * Coach: Teressa Thomas (third year as Faith Christian’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 6/4 * Key Player: Abby Leonhard Abby Leonhard
Trinity Christian/Cedar Hill Tigers (2015-16 W-L: 34-4/16-0) * Coach: Jarod Moss (third year as Trinity Christian’s head coach) * # of Returning Starters: 2 * 2016 Postseason: Class 3A State Champs * Outlook: Defending state-champ Trinity Christian will face a double-whammy challenge this season. The 7LJHUV WKLV IDOO PRYH XS QRW RQH EXW WZR FODVVL¿FDWLRQV $QG WR PDNH WKLQJV HYHQ PRUH GL൶FXOW WKH SURJUDP graduated eight seniors this past spring, forcing coach Jarod Moss to piece together a new-look roster. * Returning Starters: Trent Chambers (senior guard who can use his quickness to get to the rim) and Isaiah Range (sophomore guard who can handle the ball and score at will) * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Albert Owens - Oral Roberts University; Dareny Simms – Southwestern Assemblies of God University (2015-16 District Record: 10-0) * Coach: Camiron Smith (seventh year as a head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 4/0 * 2016 Postseason: Regional Finalist * Key Players: Janaiva Brazile, senior; Whitney Nemons, senior * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: .D\OD %DUEHU 'HRQWDH ,QJUDP -DKUHQ +DUW¿HOG .HVKRQD +DZNLQV
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(2015-16 W-L: 25-6) * Coach: Johnny Kwok (sixth year as a head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 6/2 3RVWVHDVRQ /RVW WR 3ODQR 3UHVWRQZRRG LQ 5HJLRQDO 6HPL¿QDOV * Outlook: “We have a very talented group of sophomores and juniors that should compete for a district championship DQG UHWXUQ WR VWDWH ´ VD\V FRDFK -RKQQ\ .ZRN * Key Players: Jaylen Davis, sophomore guard (1st-team all-district); George Fisher, junior guard (2nd-team all-district); Everett Vaughn, 6-9 junior; Brant Banks, 6-9 sophomore * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Christian Sanders – Stanford University; Jamie Keating - Babson College; Jeremy Peck - Drexel University; Colin Jones- Trinity University; David Jones - Cornell University
Grace Community School Cougars (2015-16 W-L: 6-21/3-4) * Coach: Andy Euler (19th year as a head coach; third year as Grace Community’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 7/4 * 2016 Postseason: NONE * Outlook: Cougars coach Andy Euler says the return of core players breeds much optimism this season but notes that DOO HQWKXVLDVP VKRXOG EH WHPSHUHG IRU DW OHDVW D ZKLOH ³)RRWEDOO LV H[SHFWHG WR JR GHHS LQWR WKH SOD\R൵V ZKLFK ZLOO PHDQ ZH ZLOO QRW EH DW IXOO IRUFH XQWLO WKH PLGGOH RI 'HFHPEHU ´ KH H[SODLQV .H\ 3OD\HUV *DUUHWW 7DXVFKHU senior point guard/shooting guard; Nic Forman, 6-1 senior forward; Adam McKinney, 5-10 senior point guard; Zach West, 5-10 senior forward; Hutson Yeatts, 6-5 junior center. * Others to Watch: Jesse Laird, 6-4 senior center; James Sutton, 6-0 junior guard; Jack Forman, 6-0 junior guard; Blake Hubbard, 6-4 sophomore forward; Jacob Shultz, 5-10 sophomore * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Trevor Gunter - Wheaton College
Tyler All Saints Episcopal Trojans (2015-16 W-L: 23-10/9-2) * Coach: Eddie Francis (14th year as All Saints’ head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 5/3 * 2016 Postseason: L-Fort Worth Southwest Christian (Bi-District) * Outlook: With three returning starters back from a team that has won back-toback district titles, expectations are high for the Trojans. “We feel we have a team that can compete well with the top UIL teams in East Texas and the best TAPPS 5A Sean Phillips VFKRROV LQ WKH VWDWH ´ VD\V FRDFK (GGLH )UDQFLV ³:H IHHO ZH KDYH D WHDP FDSDEOH RI JHWWLQJ $OO 6DLQWV EDFN WR WKH 6WDWH 7RXUQDPHQW IRU WKH WKLUG WLPH LQ IRXU \HDUV ´ $V a coach, Francis goes into the 2016-17 campaign with an impressive winning ledger of 305-146. * Key Players: Sean Phillips, 6-5 senior guard (District Co-MVP, 1st-Team TABC All State; 16 ppg, 4.9 apg, 4.8 rpg, 2.1 spg, 1.5 bpg); Nathan Jasper, 6-1 senior guard (2nd-team all-district; 10.2 ppg, 4.9 rpg, 4.5 apg, 1.9 spg); Scottie Turner, 6-3 sophomore guard (honorable-mention all-district; 5.6 ppg, 3.2 rpg, 1 spg, 1.3 apg); Sam deBoer, 6-1 senior post (2.6 ppg, 3.9 rpg, 1 spg, 1.6 apg); Lance Lee, 6-6 post * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Aston Francis (All Saints 2015) - Wheaton College
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Bishop T.K. Gorman Crusaders
San Antonio Christian Lions
(2015-16 W-L: 1-19/0-10) * Coach: Brian English (43rd year as a head coach; making Gorman coaching debut) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 2/2 * 2016 Postseason: None 2XWORRN ³2XU QXPEHUV DUH JRLQJ WR EH VPDOO DV LV RXU WHDP ´ VD\V FRDFK %ULDQ (QJOLVK ³:H DUH EXLOGLQJ D QHZ IRXQGDWLRQ KHUH ´ *RUPDQ¶V QHZ FRDFK DGGV * Key Players: Paige Rebmann, 6-1 junior; Rebecca Rueswald, 5-7 senior
(2015-16 W-L: 26-14/10-6) &RDFK %ULDQ +DQQDV WK \HDU DV D KHDG FRDFK ¿IWK \HDU DV 6DQ $QWRQLR &KULVWLDQ¶V KHDG FRDFK * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 10/5 * 2016 Postseason: W-Houston Lutheran South; L-Houston Westbury Christian * Outlook: Optimism abounds with the return of the entire team. * Key Players: Beth Gellhausen, Sarah Gwin, Morgan Laurence, Alex Ellard, Haley Hodges
District 4 Fort Bend Christian Academy Eagles
District 6 Saint Joseph Catholic School Flyers
(2015-16 W-L: 9-16) * Coach: Trey Phillips (third year as Fort Bend Christian’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 4/3 * Outlook: With assignment to a new district and the loss of a few key players, Fort Bend Christian can leave little PDUJLQ IRU HUURU LI LW LV WR PDNH WKH SOD\R൵V ³:H ZLOO QRW KDYH D ORW RI GHSWK ´ VD\V FRDFK 7UH\ 3KLOOLSV ³EXW WKRVH ZKR DUH FRPLQJ EDFN ± SOXV WKH DGGLWLRQ RI WUDQVIHU -HQLVKD 9HUQRFFKL ± VKRXOG PDNH IRU D SUHWW\ JRRG WHDP ´ * Key Players: Faith Webster, Niki Frost, Alexa Baches, Emily Shi, Jenisha Vernocchi (transfer)
(2015-16 District Record: 2-12) * Coach: Lonzel Harrison (sixth year as a head coach; making Saint Joseph’s coaching debut) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 4/3 * Key Players: William Proctor, 6-1 senior; Fred Proctor, 6-1 senior; Weldon Briggs, 6-1 senior; Tavion Varela, 5-11 sophomore
District 5 Saint Anthony Catholic Yellow Jackets (2015-16 W-L: 10-24/0-6) * Coach: Ron Glazener Jr. (15th year as a head coach; second year as St. Anthony’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 9/4 * 2016 Postseason: None * Outlook: The Yellow Jackets’ roster is loaded with players who have logged varsity minutes, but the team is still young and looking to hit its stride. * Key Players: Gabby Mitchell, senior; Deeandra Alvarado, senior; Lauren Enriquez, senior; Bella Sanchez, sophomore; Jules Valle, junior; Alyson Alvarado, junior; Chloe Navarro, junior; Jackie Mendiola, junior; Gabby Salas, sophomore * )<, 6W $QWKRQ\ LV WKH VPDOOHVW VFKRRO LQ LWV FODVVL¿FDWLRQ DQG KDV R൵HUHG D JLUOV EDVNHWEDOO SURJUDP IRU RQO\ \HDUV
Saint Mary’s Hall Barons (2015-16 W-L: 23-12/4-3) * Coach: Barry Chamberlin (seventh year as a head coach; sixth year as Saint Mary’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 2/1 * Outlook: Saint Mary’s this fall moves from the Southwest Preparatory Conference to TAPPS. The Barons will be led by senior Anthony (AJ) Walker, an Air Force Academy commit who led Saint Mary’s in scoring last season. “The rest of our team will be young, but I believe our team will be able to gain the experience needed to win our district and hopefully PDNH D GHHS SOD\R൵ UXQ LQ RXU ¿UVW VHDVRQ LQ 7$336 ´ VD\V FRDFK %DUU\ &KDPEHUOLQ ZKRVH career record now stands at 111-83. While at St. Mary’s, he has compiled a 91-71 record. * Key Players: Anthony (AJ) Walker, senior; Jesse Llamas, senior * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Karthik Reddy - Trinity University (San Antonio)
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St. Joseph Lady Flyers (2015-16 W-L: 33-6/16-0) * Coach: Edward Ousley (25th years as a head coach; making St. Joseph debut) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 3/2 3RVWVHDVRQ 6WDWH 6HPL¿QDOV * Returning Starters: Alisa Novosad, junior; Allyson Rodriguez, senior * Also Key: Maegan Marshall, junior
District 7 Lutheran South Academy Pioneers (2015-16 W-L: 15-19/3-5) &RDFK -HUHP\ /RXGHQ ¿IWK \HDU DV D KHDG FRDFK DOO \HDUV KDYH EHHQ DW /XWKHUDQ 6RXWK $FDGHP\ * # of Returning Starters: 1 * 2016 Postseason: None * 2XWORRN 7KH 3LRQHHUV ORRN WR ULJKW WKH VKLS DIWHU D GLVDSSRLQWLQJ VHDVRQ ± WKH SURJUDP¶V ¿UVW ORVLQJ FDPSDLJQ LQ ¿YH \HDUV 7KH WDVN ZLOO QRW EH HDV\ JLYHQ WKDW RQO\ RQH VWDUWHU LV EDFN DQG VHYHQ 3LRQHHUV JUDGXDWHG WKLV SDVW VSULQJ ³:H KDYH TXLWH D IHZ \RXQJ DWKOHWHV ZKR DUH WDOHQWHG DQG NQRZ WKH JDPH ´ VD\V FRDFK -HUHP\ /RXGHQ ³7KH TXHVWLRQ LV ZKHWKHU WKH\ FDQ DGDSW WR WKH YDUVLW\ OHYHO TXLFN HQRXJK WR PDNH DQ LPSDFW WKLV VHDVRQ ´ /RRN IRU WKH 3LRQHHUV WR UXQ DQ HTXDO RSSRUWXQLW\ R൵HQVH DQG WR VSUHDG GHIHQVHV WKLQ ZLWK WKHLU DELOLW\ WR WUDQVLWLRQ TXLFNO\ DQG ¿QG QHW ZLWK VKRWV IURP EH\RQG WKH DUF * Returning Starter: Jakob Patrick, senior point guard * Also Key: Paul Wilson Jr., a sophomore transfer from Clear Brook (expected to share point-guard duties with Patrick; Franklin Edwards, junior three-sport athlete; Curtis Teichman, junior; Dylan Sprott, sophomore; Jackson Norwood, sophomore; Jay Silver, senior (Clear Lake transfer); Matthew Tamburello, senior (Clear Lake transfer) * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Michael Karnes - Claremont McKenna College/California; Richard Brown Gillette Community College/Wyoming; Collin Means - Hesston College/Kansas; Richard Mudd – University of Dallas; Colton Duke - East Texas Baptist University; Jesse James - Oklahoma Wesleyan University; Matt Murphy - Central Christian College/Kansas; Jakobi Nunn – University of St. Thomas/Houston
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Lydia Patterson Institute Lions (2015-16 W-L: 23-13) * Coach: Gerardo Yuen (24th year as Lydia Patterson Institute’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 3/1 * 2016 Postseason: L-San Antonio Christian, 72-58 (Bi-District) * 2XWORRN ³:H KRSH WR VXUSULVH D IHZ WHDPV LQ VSLWH RI RXU ODFN RI GHSWK LQ ERWK WDOHQW DQG QXPEHUV ´ VD\V FRDFK *HUDUGR <XHQ * Returning Starter: Julian Torres, 6-0 junior power forward (2015-16 team MVP; 16 ppg); Ezri Gomez, 6-3 junior post (exciting but inexperienced paint-presence looking to have a breakout year) * FYI: Most of the school’s students actually live in Juarez, Mexico. They cross the border each day to attend this private school and then head back home to Mexico. Although citizens of Mexico, these student-athletes are very involved in commuQLW\ VHUYLFH RQ WKLV VLGH RI WKH ERUGHU ³, ORYH WKHLU FRPPLWPHQW LQ VSLWH RI DOO WKH GDLO\ REVWDFOHV LQ WKHLU OLYHV ´ VD\V FRDFK *HUDUGR <XHQ ³DQG WKDW DOZD\V PDNHV HYHU\ GD\ DQ DWKOHWLF FRQWHVW ZRUWKZKLOH IRU PH DV D FRDFK DQG IRU WKH NLGV DV ZHOO ´
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District 1 Lubbock Christian Eagles (2015-16 W-L: 33-7/8-0) * Coach: Brad Crow (18th year as a head coach; all years have been as Lubbock Christian’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 6/3 3RVWVHDVRQ /RVW WR 7ULQLW\ &KULVWLDQ &HGDU +LOO LQ WKH 6WDWH 6HPL¿QDOV * Outlook: The Eagles return an all-state backcourt but will sorely miss the now graduated 6-6 Jeremy Brown and 6-4 Connor Adkins – major cogs in last year’s push for a state championship. * Key Players: Landon Gomez, 6-0 senior guard (1st-team all-state); Heath Hays, 6-0 senior guard (1st-team all-state); Jacob Ketcherside, 5-7 senior point guard (1st-team all-district)
Lubbock Trinity Christian Lady Lions (2015-16 W-L: 27-13/14-0) * Coach: Amanda Bullen (making career head-coaching debut) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 5/2 3RVWVHDVRQ /RVW WR HYHQWXDO VWDWH FKDPS 'DOODV &KULVWLDQ LQ 6WDWH 6HPL¿QDOV * Returning Starters: Ashton Duncan, 5-11 senior guard (has committed to Lubbock Christian University; 2016 all-state selection; 15.2 ppg, 6.6 rpg, 3.4 apg); Cara Cowan, 5-7 senior guard (2016 all-state selection; 2016 National Christian School Athletic Association National Player of the Year; 16.8 ppg, 3.8 rpg, 4.7 apg); Peyton Himango, 5-10 junior forward (2016 District Newcomer of the Year; 9.8 ppg, 5.7 rpg, 1.3 apg); Claire Beck, Ashton Duncan 5-10 junior forward (3.4 ppg, 2.7 rpg, 1.5 apg); Abby Miller, 5-5 junior guard (1.1 ppg, 2.7 rpg, 2.3 apg) * )<, ³2XU WHDP FRPPLWV LWVHOI WR GR WKH XQFRPPRQ WKLQJV ELJ DQG VPDOO ´ VD\V ¿UVW \HDU KHDG FRDFK $PDQGD %XOOHQ +HU HQWLUH VTXDG ZRUNV closely with residents of the Texas Boys Ranch, a nearby children’s shelter. And each player individually serves on a mission trip during the spring.
San Jacinto Christian Academy Patriots (2015-16 W-L: 14-18/6-7) &RDFK -HUU\ &DVWHOOLQL ¿IWK \HDU DV D KHDG FRDFK DOO \HDUV KDYH EHHQ DW 6DQ -DFLQWR &KULVWLDQ * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 7/4 * 2016 Postseason: Lost to Dallas Baptist in Regionals. * 2XWORRN ³:H H[SHFW VLJQL¿FDQW LPSURYHPHQW RYHU ODVW VHDVRQ ZLWK D PRUH H[SHULHQFHG JURXS RI SOD\HUV ´ VD\V FRDFK -HUU\ &DVWHOOLQL * Key Players: Jonathan Baker, junior; Luke Whelchel, junior; Tres Patterson, senior; Ryan Arhnold, senior
Trinity Christian School Lions (2015-16 W-L: 31-7) * Coach: Jeremy McFerrin (sixth season as Trinity Christian’s head coach; previously coached at South Plains College) * 2016 Postseason: Lost to Covenant Christian Academy in the Regional Finals. 2XWORRN 7KH /LRQV UHWXUQ WKHLU WRS QLQH SOD\HUV ³2XU DELOLW\ WR FRQWURO WKH WHPSR ZLWK RXU IDVW SDFHG R൵HQVH DQG DJJUHVVLYH GHIHQVH ZLOO EH D NH\ WR RXU VXFFHVV WKLV \HDU ´ VD\V FRDFK -HUHP\ 0F)HUULQ ³2XU DELOLW\ WR UHERXQG WKH EDVNHWEDOO ERWK R൵HQVLYHO\ DQG GHIHQVLYHO\ ZLOO EH DQ DUHD WKDW ZH ZLOO FRQFHQWUDWH D ORW RI RXU FRDFKLQJ WLPH RQ ´ * Key Players: Jordan Brannon (1st-team all-state), Alec Ewald (1st-team all-district), Jett Buchanan, Landry Womack, Aaron Dove, Trew Teal, Ben Miller
District 2 Arlington Grace Prep Lions (2015-16 W-L: 29-6/14-0) &RDFK 5LFKLH $OIUHG WK VHDVRQ DV D KHDG FRDFK ¿IWK VHDVRQ DV *UDFH 3UHS¶V KHDG FRDFK * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 2/2 * 2016 Postseason: Regional Finalist * Key Players: Taelor Hawkins (2nd-team all-state; 18.6 ppg, 6.1 rpg, 2.3 apg); Jay Sedwick
Colleyville Covenant Christian Cougars (2015-16 W-L: 28-16/6-8) * Coach: Steve Turner (12th season as a head coach; 12th season as Covenant’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 5/2 * 2016 Postseason: W-TK Gorman, 61-35; W-St. Michael’s, 70-64; W-Lubbock Trinity Christian, 74-63; L-Southwest &KULVWLDQ 6WDWH 6HPL¿QDOV * Outlook: The Cougars bid farewell to eight seniors, including six of their top eight players from last season. The top returning starters -- Josh Turner and Daniel Turner – will be relied upon to usher in several quality call-ups from Covenant’s JV squad. * Key Players: Josh Turner, senior point guard (athletic third-year starter; 10 ppg, 5 apg, 3 spg); Daniel Turner, junior shooting guard (athletic third-year starter; 13 ppg, 3 apg, 2 spg); Jordan Millspaugh, junior; Jakob Langston, junior; Bob %ULWWRQ VHQLRU 0HUULFN 0F+HQU\ VRSKRPRUH 'DQQ\ %URRNV VHQLRU &DGH :R൵RUG VHQLRU -RVKXD 6WLWK VHQLRU * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Jordan Black - MacAlister College/St. Paul, Minnesota * FYI: Covenant’s Josh and Daniel Turner are brothers whose father is coach Steve Turner.
Shelton Chargers (2015-16 W-L: 3-16/0-8) * Coach: Dominique Scales (made career head-coaching debut last season at Shelton) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 4/2 * Key Players: Niko Prokos, 6-2 senior guard/forward; D’Shawn Webster, 6-1 senior forward/guard * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Chase Miller (Shelton 2014) - Middle Tennessee State University
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District 4 Brentwood Christian School Bears (2015-16 W-L: 16-13/10-2) * Coach: Jan Jernberg (40th year as a head coach; debuting as Brentwood’s coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 4/2 * 2016 Postseason: L-Waco Vanquard (Bi-District) 2XWORRN 7KH %HDUV ZLOO EH OHG R൵HQVLYHO\ E\ -RUGDQ -RKQVRQ DQG *UDKDP 0DUNV ZLWK FRPSOHPHQWDU\ SOD\ from 6-4 post Michael Hickl and 6-1 swingman Connor White. The roster is heavy with underclassmen, and three of the bunch project to play pivotal roles. The 6-2 freshman Daniel Hickl has created a buzz this fall, and the 6-3 Sam Dixon and 5-9 Connor Troutman, both of whom are sophomores, continue to make strides. * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Cody Hunt - Judson University/Illinois * FYI: First-year Brentwood coach Jan Jernberg comes into the season only 19 wins shy of 800. He replaces former Brentwood coach Brian Thrift, who is now the head coach of Judson University in Elgin, Illinois. In his new job, Thrift wasted no time signing Cody Hunt, who had played for him last season at Brentwood.
Concordia Cardinal * Coach: Dez’ron Prater (ninth year as a head coach; making Concordia debut) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 5/3 * 2016 Postseason: None * Outlook: The Cardinal have a solid core of experienced seniors returning and an excellent freshman class that should contribute from the outset. * Key Players: Katie Wrege, 5-10 senior forward (team co-captain); Logan Phillips, 5-5 senior guard (team co-captain); Ivy Prater, 5-11 freshman guard/forward; Allison Kennedy, 5-10 guard/forward * &RQFRUGLD¶V IUHVKPDQ FODVV IHDWXUHV WKUHH SOD\HUV ZLWK $$8 DQG VHOHFW H[SHULHQFH $QG HDFK RI WKH ¿VK VWDQGV DW OHDVW IRRW
Faith Academy Marble Falls Lady Flames (2015-16 W-L: 32-6/12-0) * Coach: Jerry English (43rd year as a head coach; 12th year as Faith Academy’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 6/4 * 2016 Postseason: W-Bye; W-Kennedale Fellowship, 62-32; L- McKinney Christian, 42-40 * Outlook: Squad’s tallest player is only 5-9. But the Lady Flames – known for their aggressive defense and up-tempo R൵HQVH DOZD\V ¿QG D ZD\ WR JHW WKH MRE GRQH )DLWK $FDGHP\ KDV QRZ JRQH FRQVHFXWLYH VHDVRQV ZLWKRXW ORVLQJ D district game. Legendary coach Jerry English comes into the season needing only seven more wins to total 1,200. * Key Players: Addison Floyd, 5-6 senior point guard (12 ppg, 6 apg, 5 spg; 1st-team all-state selection); Allison Metzger, 5-9 senior wing (10 ppg; 1st-team all-district selection); Paris Brinkley, 5-8 guard (12 ppg, 4 spg; 1st-team all-district selection; all-state honorable mention); Logan Floyd, 5-7 junior post (4 ppg; 2nd-team all-district selection); Hannah Marks, 5-7 junior post (4 ppg; 2nd-team all-district selection) * FYI: Faith Academy has advanced to the state tournament seven out of the last 10 years.
Saint Dominic Savio Catholic High School Eagles (2015-16 W-L: 25-9/7-1) &RDFK 5RQDOG %ORZ ¿IWK \HDU DV D KHDG FRDFK GHEXWLQJ DV 6DYLR¶V FRDFK * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 6/2 * 2016 Postseason: Lost to Brook Hill, 70-64 (OT) in Regional. * Key Players: Mark Lacayo, junior; Ben Wagner, senior * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Logan Blow (St. Dominic Savio 2016) - University of Mary Hardin-Baylor )<, ³:H EHOLHYH WKDW DV D WHDP ZH DUH D IDPLO\ ´ VD\V FRDFK 5RQDOG %ORZ ³:H DOZD\V SXW RXU EURWKHU EHIRUH RXUVHOYHV 7KLV KHOSV WR SURPRWH WKH 6HUYDQW /HDGHU PRWWR RI WKH VFKRRO ´
San Marcos Academy Bears * Coach: Adriana Gonzalez (making coaching debut at San Marcos Academy) * 2016 Postseason: None * Key Player: Mary Abry Tuka
District 5 Logos Prep Academy Lions (2015-16 W-L: 8-20) * Coach: Philip Marucci (seventh year as a head coach) * # of Returning Starters: 4 * Outlook: The Lions’ high-octane brand of basketball will this season be paced by 6-5 junior Jameson Strickland, a talent that has begun to attract more and more attention from college scouts.
St Thomas’ Episcopal Saints (2015-16 W-L: 23-14/10-0) * Coach: Chris Twine (10th year as a head coach; all years have been at St. Thomas’ Episcopal) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 6/2 * 2016 Postseason: Lost in the state-title game. * Outlook: Two all-state honorable mentions are among the six players that return for St. Thomas. Whether that is Jamir Mason Carson Freeman enough to maintain St. Thomas’ standard of excellence is the question because that standard has been set about as high as it can be. The Saints have now advanced to the State Tournament four consecutive years and have played in the state-title game three years in a row. * Key Players: Jamir Mason, senior 6-3 guard (all-state honorable mention; selected to the State All-Tournament Team); Carson Freeman, 6-1 senior guard (all-state honorable mention; selected to the 6WDWH $OO 7RXUQDPHQW 7HDP 7LPP\ ,ELGDSR 2EH VRSKRPRUH JXDUG ¿UVW WHDP DOO GLVWULFW $QVKDU Mitchell, 5-11 senior guard (transfer) * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Adam Amahdu - South Dakota School of Mines and Technology; Jalen Twine - Washington and Lee University; Isaiah Specks - Trinity University; Chase Twine - University of Rochester
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District 1 Midland Classical Academy Lady Knights
District 1 Lubbock All Saints Patriots
(2015-16 W-L: 18-9/6-3) * Coach: Carla Cunneen (seventh year as Midland Classical’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 5/3 * 2016 Postseason: Lost to McKinney Christian (2OT) in the second round. * Outlook: Lady Knights coach Carla Cunneen says her squad’s three returning starters combine with a ³YHU\ SURPLVLQJ´ IUHVKPDQ FODVV WR JHQHUDWH HQWKXVLDVP IRU WKH FDPSDLJQ 5HWXUQLQJ 6WDUWHUV 0DNHQQD %HDWWLH (OOHUL +DHVW 'HODQLH *UL൶Q * Also Key: Leia Beattie, Andie Sheppard * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Kayla Beattie (Midland Classical 2014) - Arlington Baptist College )<, 7KLV \HDU¶V /DG\ .QLJKWV WHDP LQYROYHV ¿YH IDPLO\ PHPEHUV $W WKH WRS RI WKH IDPLO\ WUHH DUH KHDG FRDFK &DUOD &XQQHHQ DQG DVVLVWDQW FRDFK -LP %HDWWLH &DUOD¶V GDG $OVR RQ WKH FRDFKLQJ VWD൵ LV DVVLVWDQW Kelly Beattie, the mom of Makenna Beattie, a junior, and Leia Beattie, a freshman. Cunneen is Makenna’s and Leia’s aunt, and Jim Beattie is their grandpa.
(2015-16 W-L: 29-9/6-0) * Coach: Robert Brashear (sixth year as a head coach; all years have been at All Saints) * # of Returning Lettermen: 9 * 2016 Postseason: W-Bye; W-Wichita Falls Christian, 83-42; W-Fredricksburg Heritage, 76-71: L- North &HQWUDO 7H[DV $FDGHP\ $ 6WDWH 6HPL¿QDOV * Outlook: All Saints returns four starters and the core of a squad that came just one win shy of playing for a state championship. The Patriots move from 3A to 2A this season but will maintain a tough 3A/4A public-school schedule in preparation for district play. * Key Players: Luke Stuart, 5-10 junior point guard (2x 1st-team all-state selection); Brett Berger, 6-4 senior wing (2016 1st-team all-state selection); Jacob Cates, 6-2 senior guard (2016 State All-Tournament 7HDP $XVWLQ +LFNOH MXQLRU JXDUG [ ¿UVW WHDP DOO GLVWULFW VHOHFWLRQ
District 2 Calvary Christian Academy Conquerors (2015-16 District Record: 2-8) * Coach: Dayla Shorter (10th year as a head coach; third year as Calvary Christian’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 5/1 * 2016 Postseason: None * Key Player: Raven Thomas
Denton Calvary Lions (2015-16 W-L: 14-19/6-3) * Coach: Jay Helzer (eighth year as head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 10/4 * 2016 Postseason: Lost in the second round. * Outlook: Denton Calvary will be led by James Helzer, a 6-6 senior guard who averaged 25 ppg, 12 rpg DQG ESJ ³:H DUH UHDOO\ DWKOHWLF DQG ORRN WR SOD\ KLJK LQWHQVLW\ EDOO RQ ERWK HQGV RI WKH ÀRRU ´ VD\V FRDFK Jay Helzer. * Key Players: James Helzer, Nick Chapman, Jacob Hood, Gentry Nelson
Trinity Christian Academy Willow Park Eagles (2015-16 W-L: 19-8/5-1) * Coach: Kyle Fields (ninth year as a head coach; all years have been at Trinity Christian) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 6/2 3RVWVHDVRQ : %\H : ,QVSLUHG 9LVLRQ 27 / 1D]DUHQH &KULVWLDQ 6WDWH 6HPL¿nals) * Outlook: Even with the loss of six seniors, the Eagles expect to play beyond the regular season. It will help that this season’s call-ups come from JV and freshman squads that went undefeated last season. * Key Players: Jaxon Davis, 6-0 senior point guard (2016 Texas Christian Athletic Fellowship District 2൵HQVLYH 3OD\HU RI WKH <HDU $QGUHZ /XGZLJ MXQLRU VKRRWLQJ JXDUG *DUUHWW *UHHQ MXQLRU shooting guard (transfer from Burleson HS)
District 4 Hill Country Christian School Knights (2015-16 W-L: 11-16/8-4) * Coach: Dustin Cox (eighth year as head coach) 3RVWVHDVRQ /RVW LQ WKH ¿UVW URXQG WR 5LFKDUGVRQ &DQ\RQ &UHHN &KULVWLDQ $FDGHP\ * Key Players: Zane Jackson, Adam Fawcett
District 5 Lutheran HS Mustangs (2015-16 W-L: 28-9/10-0) * Coach: Bruce Biedinger (25th year as a head coach; 21st year as Lutheran High’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 7/3 3RVWVHDVRQ /RVW LQ ¿UVW 5RXQG WR +XQWVYLOOH $OSKD 2PHJD * Outlook: Seven lettermen return from a squad that averaged 76.9 points per game last season. “We plan WR NHHS UXQQLQJ DQG SUHVVLQJ DOO JDPH ORQJ ´ VD\V FRDFK %UXFH %LHGLQJHU ³DQG ZLWK PRUH H[SHULHQFH DQG VRPH QHZ GHSWK ZH ORRN WR SXVK RXU WHPSR EH\RQG ODVW \HDU ´ * Key Players: Corey Friesenhahn, 6-0 senior point guard (12.1 ppg; 4.4 rpg; 3.9 apg; 3.7 spg); Collin Hunick, 5-10 senior wing (15.7 ppg, 3 rpg, 2.8 apg, 2.7 spg); Phillip Williams, 6-4 post senior (9.1 ppg, 5.4 rpg, 1.5 apg, 1.5 spg) * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Dylan Murdock (Lutheran HS 2013) - Cornell College/Iowa )<, $ %DQG RI 7KLHYHV /DVW \HDU WKH 0XVWDQJV ¿QLVKHG VHFRQG LQ WKH VWDWH DQG ¿IWK QDWLRQDOO\ LQ VWHDOV (21.5 per game). Lutheran HS has also – for the last two seasons -- made more three-pointers than any other small private school in Texas. Over the past three seasons, the Mustangs have made 784 treys.
District 7 Rosehill Christian School Eagles (2015-16 W-L: 27-4/10-0) * Coach: Steve Krantz (13th year as Rosehill’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 5/3 3RVWVHDVRQ 6WDWH 6HPL¿QDOLVW * Outlook: Squad lost an all-state point guard and an all-state post, so re-building that inside-outside game ZLOO EH D WRS SULRULW\ DV 5RVHKLOO WULHV WR OHDQ RQ LWV WKUHH UHWXUQLQJ VWDUWHUV WR PDNH DQRWKHU SOD\R൵ UXQ * Key Players: Georgia Barnhart, junior post (all-district); Amanda Figueroa, senior wing (all-state); Molly Fay, senior wing (all-state); Cambring Drake, sophomore; Payton Browning, sophomore (newcomer); Jessica Martin, sophomore; Maddie Johnson, sophomore * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Hunter Begley - Sam Houston State University; Mariah Baz – University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
District 2 Muenster Sacred Heart Catholic Tigerettes (2015-16 W-L: 19-8/7-1) * Coach: Jon LeBrasseur (37th season as Sacred Heart’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 7/5 * 2016 Postseason: Lost to Hallettsville Sacred Heart in the state-title game. * Outlook: “We have plenty of experience but need to stay healthy to make another run and win a 15th VWDWH FKDPSLRQVKLS ´ VD\V FRDFK -RQ /H%UDVVHXU ³:H ZLOO DOVR IRFXV RQ GHYHORSLQJ VRPH RI RXU \RXQJVWHUV WR DOORZ XV WR EH VROLG R൵ WKH EHQFK DW HYHU\ SRVLWLRQ ´ ,Q EXLOGLQJ 0XHQVWHU 6DFUHG +HDUW LQWR D perennial power, LeBrasseur has compiled a 36-year win-loss record of 907-239. * Key Players: Avery Truebenbach, 5-9 senior forward (1st-team all-state; hopes to return to form after a KLS LQMXU\ $PDQGD $OGULHGJH VHQLRU SRLQW JXDUG VHFRQG WHDP DOO VWDWH WHDP ÀRRU JHQHUDO $/DQH Bartush, 5-9 senior forward (honorable-mention all-state; outstanding shooter); Leah Knabe, 5-8 senior IRUZDUG ZLWK JUHDW VSHHG 5LOH\ 5HLWHU VHQLRU JXDUG ZKR ¿OOV WHDP¶V GHIHQVLYH VWRSSHU UROH
District 4 Austin Waldorf Roadrunners (2015-16 W-L: 33-2/12-0) * Coach: BJ Terrill * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 8/4 * 2016 Postseason: W-Muenster Sacred Heart, 74-48; W-Waco Live Oak, 70-39; W-Richardson Canyon Creek, 7755; W-Sherman Texoma, 65-36; W-Brazos Christian, 62-34 * Outlook: The Roadrunners are looking to make another GHHS SOD\R൵ UXQ DIWHU ZLQQLQJ WKHLU ¿UVW VWDWH FKDPSLRQVKLS Connor Horton Toby Marek last year. They will have to replace 1st-team all-state guard -H൵ :LOVRQ EXW WKH 5RDGUXQQHUV GR UHWXUQ IRXU VWDUWHUV IURP WKHLU FKDPSLRQVKLS URVWHU DQG ODVW VHDVRQ¶V VL[WK PDQ LV EDFN WR VWHS LQ DQG ¿OO WKH ¿IWK VWDUWLQJ VORW ³7KH NH\ WR FRQWLQXHG VXFFHVV ZLOO EH DGGLQJ GHSWK DQG , WKLQN ZH FDQ GR WKDW ´ VD\V FRDFK %- 7HUULOO ZKRVH FDUHHU FRDFKLQJ UHFRUG LV LPSUHVVLYH DW 80-22. * Key Players: Toby Marek, 6-0 senior (1st-team all-state; 22.3 ppg, 5.2 apg, 5.2 spg); Connor Horton, 6-4 junior (1st-team all-state; 17.2 ppg, 9.4 rpg); Ben Callahan, 6-0 senior (1st-team all-district; 10.6 ppg, 4.4 rpg, 5.1 apg); Andrew Bell, 6-1 junior (6.3 ppg, 6.4 rpg); John Callahan, 5-10 senior (2nd-team all-district) * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Victor Garate - University of Dallas
District 5 Shiner St. Paul Cardinals (2015-16 W-L: 17-7/6-2) * Coach: Dana Beal Sestak (12th year as a head coach; all years have been at Shiner St. Paul) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 7/2 3RVWVHDVRQ /RVW WR 7RPEDOO 5RVHKLOO LQ WKH ¿UVW URXQG 2XWORRN ³:H KDYH \RXQJ SOD\HUV WKDW DUH IXOO RI ¿UH DQG HQHUJ\ ´ VD\V FRDFK 'DQD %HDO 6HVWDN ³2XU UHWXUQLQJ VHQLRUV ZLOO SURYLGH JUHDW OHDGHUVKLS DQG ZH DUH H[SHFWLQJ WR KDYH D KLJK WHPSR R൵HQVH DV ZHOO DV D SUHVVXUH GHIHQVH VROLGL¿HG E\ RXU VSHHG ´ * Key Players: Emmi Morgan, 5-8 senior post (1st-team all-district); Gracey Novosad, 5-4 sophomore combo guard (honorable-mention all-district)
District 6 Allen Academy Rams (2015-16 W-L: 8-14) * Coach: Jacob Navarro (eighth year as a head coach; making Allen Academy coaching debut) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 8/3 * 2016 Postseason: Texas Christian Athletic League 2A State Runner-up * Outlook: Rams are moving from the Texas Christian Athletic League (TCAL) to TAPPS. “Our competition top to bottom will be WRXJKHU WKDQ LW KDV EHHQ LQ \HDUV SDVW ´ VD\V FRDFK -DFRE 1DYDUUR ³+RZHYHU WKH JRDO LV WKH VDPH DQG WKDW is to compete for a state championship. The drive is here, the talent is here, we just have to go out and put HYHU\WKLQJ WRJHWKHU ´ * Key Players: Steven Henderson, 6-5 junior wing; Major Eason, 6-0 sophomore guard; Sam Dawson 6-5 sophomore post; James Dunn, 6-0 senior post/wing * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Gabe Blume (Allen Academy 2016) - Schreiner University )<, $OOHQ $FDGHP\ KDV ZRQ ¿YH 7&$/ VWDWH FKDPSLRQVKLSV LQ WKH ODVW VL[ \HDUV
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(2015-16 W-L: 24-6) * Coach: Tammy Bosse (fourth year as Allen Academy’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 7/3 * 2016 Postseason: W- El Paso Tec de Monterrey, 53-50; W-Houston School of the Woods, 51-49 (Texas Christian Athletic League 2A State Championship) 2XWORRN 7KH /DG\ 5DPV UHWXUQ GL൵HUHQFH PDNHUV IURP D VTXDG WKDW ODVW VHDVRQ won a second consecutive TCAL Class 2A state championship. However, two 1stAlly Friedman WHDP DOO VWDWH SOD\HUV ± LQFOXGLQJ WKH WHDP¶V ÀRRU JHQHUDO KDYH JUDGXDWHG ³:H H[SHFW WKDW RXU SOD\R൵ H[SHULHQFH IURP WKH SDVW \HDUV ZLOO SD\ R൵ DQG NHHS XV FRPSHWLWLYH LQ RXU QHZ GLVWULFW ´ VD\V FRDFK 7DPP\ %RVVH ZKRVH FDUHHU ZLQ ORVV UHFRUG QRZ VWDQGV DW * Key Players: Rani Schwartz, 5-5 sophomore; Natalie Jones, 5-4 freshman; Ellie Schwab, 5-4 senior; Sophie Fojt, 5-10 sophomore; Claire Donaho, 5-2 freshman; Jessica Shilling; 5-3 freshman; Kendal Kacal, 5-5 sophomore; A’Lyssa Cunningham, 5-1 senior; Ally Friedman, 5-4 senior; Elizabeth Martin, 5-10 sophomore; Sophie Scarmardo, 5-5 junior
(2015-16 W-L: 16-7/6-0) &RDFK .LUE\ 5DVFR HLJKWK \HDU DV D KHDG FRDFK ¿IWK \HDU DV 1&7$¶V KHDG FRDFK * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 3/2 * 2016 Postseason: W-El Paso Jesus Chapel, 55-15; W-San Angelo Cornerstone, 34-20; W-Wichita Falls Christ Academy, 38-26; W-San Antonio Legacy Christian, 50-17 * Returning Starters: Camille Baud, 5-7 senior point guard; Sophie Schultz, 5-10 senior forward * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Korede Ahmedu (NCTA 2016) -- Southwestern Assemblies of God University; Cinthya Rivas (NCTA 2015) - McNeese State University; Esther Udonsi (NCTA 2015) - Western Texas College; Carolina Bianchi (NCTA 2014) - Western Texas College * FYI: The Lady Pioneers have now won six consecutive state titles.
Saint Joseph Catholic School Eagles (2015-16 W-L: 6-24/0-12) * Coach: Davion Thornton (made career head-coaching debut last season at Saint Joseph Catholic School) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 8/4 * 2016 Postseason: None * Outlook: The Eagles return four juniors and one senior to carry the load for the 2016-17 campaign. A scrappy, aggressive defense will be this squad’s calling card from tip to buzzer. * Key Players: John Najvar, 6-0 junior point guard (2nd-team all-district); Josh Saldua, 5-7 junior shooting guard (honorable-mention all-district); Austin Canatella, 5-7 junior small forward; Jack Clements, 5-10 senior power forward * FYI: Second-year coach Davion Thornton barely had time for introductions when he signed on with 6DLQW -RVHSK &DWKROLF 6FKRRO +H DFFHSWHG WKH MRE R൵HU ODVW IDOO DQG IRXU GD\V ODWHU WKH VHDVRQ EHJDQ
District 7 Baytown Christian Academy Bulldogs (2015-16 W-L: 24-7) * Coach: Craig Pennamon Sr. (fourth year as Baytown Christian’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 6/3 3RVWVHDVRQ /RVW WR 6W 7KRPDV (SLVFRSDO LQ WKH 6WDWH 6HPL¿QDOV * 2XWORRN 7KH %XOOGRJV ORVW VL[ VHQLRUV WR JUDGXDWLRQ EXW FRDFK &UDLJ 3HQQDPRQ UHPDLQV FRQ¿GHQW ³:H ZLOO EH UHDOO\ \RXQJ EXW , IHHO WKDW ZLWK RXU UHWXUQLQJ SOD\HUV DQG D FRXSOH RI PRYH LQV ZH ZLOO PDNH D UXQ IRU WKH GLVWULFW WLWOH ´ * Key Players: Caleb Lister, Talmon Ellis, Ja’Michael Green, Hunter Oliver, Cole Turner, Nathan Cumberbatch * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Gavin Sabo - University of New Orleans
Baytown Christian Academy Lady Bulldogs * Coach: Derek Martin (13th year as a head coach; 11th year as Baytown Christian’s head coach) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 8/3 * Outlook: Amongst eight returning lettermen are three players who garnered all-district accolades last VHDVRQ 7KDW TXDOLW\ WULR FRPELQHV ZLWK %D\WRZQ &KULVWLDQ GURSSLQJ GRZQ LQ FODVVL¿FDWLRQ WR OHDYH WKH Lady Bulldogs as preseason contenders for a district title. * Returning Starters: Makenzie Ripkowski, senior post; McKayla Soza, senior guard; Elizabeth Newport, sophomore forward/post * Other Returnees: Jenna Hendricks, senior guard; Janci McClellan, sophomore forward/post; Sydney Schreiber, senior forward; Lauren Cumberbatch, junior guard; Shellie Bridges, junior guard * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Morgan Miller - Austin College
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District 1 Wichita Falls Notre Dame Lady Knights (2015-16 W-L: 21-11/6-0) * Coach: Steve Smith (third year as a head coach; all years have been at Wichita Falls Notre Dame) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 10/2 * 2016 Postseason: Lost to Muenster Sacred Heart in Regional Finals * Outlook: After coming up a couple possessions short in the 2016 Regional Finals, the Lady Knights H[SHFW WR UHORDG DQG SLFN XS ULJKW ZKHUH WKH\ OHIW R൵ +DYLQJ GURSSHG GRZQ D FODVVL¿FDWLRQ FDQQRW KXUW “We will have another talented senior class led by Keeley Johnston (last season’s leading scorer in district DW SSJ ´ VD\V FRDFK 6WHYH 6PLWK ³, IXOO\ H[SHFW XV WR EH SOD\LQJ LQ WKH 5HJLRQDO )LQDOV DQG KRSHIXOO\ we will get a chance to knock of the six-time, defending state champs in Granbury North Central Texas $FDGHP\ ´ 6PLWK FKHFNV LQ WKLV VHDVRQ ZLWK D FDUHHU ZLQ ORVV UHFRUG RI * Returning Starters: Keeley Johnston, senior (1st-team all-district, 2nd-team all-state); Trisha Palomo, sophomore (2nd-team all-district) * Others to Watch: Adi Smith, senior (2nd-team all-district); Sydney Chapa, senior (2nd-team all-district); Kamryn Macha; Ellen Parkey Sophie Luig
District 2 North Central Texas Academy Pioneers (2015-16 W-L: 22-4/8-0) * Coach: James Southerland (second year as a head coach; making NCTA coaching debut this season) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 7/3 * 2016 Postseason: W-Longview St. Mary’s, 83-41; W-Waxahachie Prep, 81-46; W-Lubbock All Saints, 76-74; W-Conroe Lifestyle, 76-65 * Returning Starters: Marko Jovanovic, 6-7 senior guard/forward; Luis Rivas, 6-4 senior guard; Strahinja Ivic, 6-6 junior forward * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Stefan Rosic (NCTA 2014) - Youngstown State University * FYI: The Pioneers will this season be aiming for a fourth consecutive state title.
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StoneGate Christian Academy Lions (2015-16 W-L: 1-19/0-16) * Coach: RJ Mani (making StoneGate Christian Academy coaching debut) * # of Returning Lettermen: 4 * 2016 Postseason: None 2XWORRN ³:H ZLOO EH XQGHUGRJV LQ SUHWW\ PXFK HYHU\ JDPH WKDW ZH ZLOO SOD\ ´ VD\V QHZ coach RJ Mani. “But with a new system and a new attitude, the team has the potential to surSULVH VRPH RI RXU RSSRQHQWV ´ * Key Players: Gary Googe III, Jonathan Strickley, Bennett Abraham, Kennedy Stewart
District 5 Athens Christian Preparatory Academy Storm (2015-16 W-L: 17-9) * Coach: Cody Wilson (three years as a head coach; all years have been at Athens Christian Prep) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 9/3 3RVWVHDVRQ /RVW LQ WKH ¿UVW URXQG WR )RUW :RUWK &RYHQDQW &ODVVLFDO * 2XWORRN ³:H DUH VPDOO EXW ZH KDYH ¿YH UHDOO\ JRRG JXDUGV WKDW DUH JRLQJ WR SUHVV WKH KHFN RXW RI WHDPV ´ VD\V FRDFK &RG\ :LOVRQ ³,W¶V D VROLG WHDP ORRNLQJ WR ¿QLVK RQ WRS LQ RXU QHZ GLVWULFW ´ * Key Players: Zay Ridgle, 6-0 senior combo guard (all-state selection; 23 ppg); Micah Santelli, 5-8 junior point guard (40% 3-pt. FG); Kaenan Nix, 6-0 senior shooting guard (35% 3-pt. FG, 4 spg) * Coach’s Players Competing Collegiately: Levi Taylor (Kings Academy 2014) - Dallas Christian College * FYI: Zay Ridgle, a senior, is on pace to surpass 1,000 career points and become Athens Christian Prep’s all-time leading scorer. Likewise, Micah Santelli, a junior, should wind up being the school’s all-time leader in three-pointers made.
District 9 Covenant Academy Patriots (2015-16 District Record: 4-6) * Coach: Brad Small (third year as a head coach; made Covenant Academy coaching debut last season)
The Covenant Preparatory School Knights (2015-16 W-L: 30-10/4-2) * Coach: Matt McLeod (10th year as a head coach; made Covenant Prep coaching debut last season) * # of Returning Lettermen/Starters: 4/1 * 2016 Postseason: W-Palmhurst Faith Christian Academy, 66-49; L-Conroe Lifestyle Christian School 83-50 * Outlook: Josh Vinal, a 6-5 wing, returns for his senior curtain call and Josh Vinal WR JXLGH WKH .QLJKWV EDFN LQWR WKH SOD\R൵V +H LV &RYHQDQW 3UHS¶V ORQH returning starter. Vinal last season earned distinction as a District MVP and 1st-team all-state selection. He averaged 21.8 ppg, 16.7 rpg, 4.3 bpg, 4.3 spg and 2.7 apg. The challenge will be compensating for the loss of two players who were key to last season’s success. The now graduated Reagan Michaels and Caleb Brabham were both honorable-mention all-state selections this past spring. * Other Returning Lettermen: Will Cummings, junior guard; Zak Kahler, junior post; Andrew McDaniel, junior post. Cummings received recognition last season as a second-team all-district pick while Kahler and McDaniel gained honorable-mention all-district status. * Key Newcomers: Darryl Jean-Louis (senior guard) and Devon Harge (sophomore guard).
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Joe Lombard from p. 19 University. And during the Nazareth days, there were the ubiquitous Gerbers (Lori, '81; Sharon, '81; and Leona, '85) making headlines. All three played at the next level -- Lori for Texas Tech, Sharon for South Plains College and Leona for a then West Texas State University, which was coached by Lombard mentor Bob Schneider, who is credited for having first established Canyon HS as a perennial power while coaching there from 1966 to 1978. One of the Gerbers, Sharon (the sister of Leona and firstcousin to Lori), wound up marrying former Nazareth head coach and current Lombard assistant coach Johnny Hampton. The Hamptons' three daughters – Jordan ('04 high school graduate), Brittany ('07) and Nicole ('11) – all contributed significantly to Canyon's continued success this millennium and then assumed prominent roles playing for Lubbock Christian University. And the beat goes on. This season, Lombard’s Lady Eagles – led by two-time, state-tournament MVP Angel Hayden and McDonald's All-America nominee Lexi Fernandez – are taking aim at a fourth consecutive state title. It has indeed been a long and glorious ride, the likes of which will probably never be seen again. And while Lombard deservedly receives a lion's share of the credit, he is quick to let you know that it is not a journey he could have come close to navigating alone. First off, his wife Babs – the former Hale Center basketball coach and now four years retired English teacher – remains active grooming players for her husband. She teaches basketball fundamentals via Canyon's Little Dribblers program and also helps mold area players at the AAU level. And come game day for her husband's team, Babs' excitement knows no bounds. “I love what I do,” Lombard says, “but I really think – whenever I do retire – that Babs is going to wind up missing this even more than me.” And if Babs is Lombard’s right hand, Johnny Hampton is certainly his left. Hampton, who himself won two state titles (1986 girls, 1996 boys) while coaching at Nazareth, has now served as Lombard’s assistant coach for nearly two decades. “Coach Hampton has helped keep this basketball program on top,” Lombard says. “There’s not anything I do not run by him first. Without Johnny, we would not be where we are today.”
In fact, “without Johnny,” Lombard himself might not have made it to last season’s Regional Final. Hampton literally held the key that got Joe moving again. It was about 1 a.m. Saturday morning in Snyder, Texas. Lombard had just coached Canyon to a 57-35 Regional Semifinals win over Aledo and was lying in his hotel bed, glued to his iPad in preparation for Canyon's finals game later that day versus Wichita Falls Rider. And then it hit … the room started spinning and nausea set in. Just 19 hours away from the game that might advance Canyon to yet another state tournament, Lombard was suffering from a bout of vertigo. And Hampton had the key to the car rental. Joe woke Babs, who then phoned and woke Hampton, who then drove Lombard to ER. An inoculation later, Canyon's coach was headed back to the hotel, arriving there a little after 3 -- in time to catch a few hours shuteye before meeting his team for breakfast. None the wiser, the Lady Eagles that evening easily dispatched of Rider, 46-36. Basketball's ultimate payoff was again within reach; and this time around, coach and team had their “Greatest Fan” -8-year-old Tatum Schulte -- to inspire them. Lombard says Tatum's “journey” is something we can all learn from. “I've always said that I learn as much, if not more, from coaching than the kids do playing. And Tatum has taught me a lot. I think she has taught us all what real courage is … how to be mentally tough.” Tatum, the daughter of Canyon's boys basketball coach Travis Schulte, is recovering from a battle with Osteosarcoma, a cancer doctors found in her lower left leg and spine. During the spring, she underwent extensive surgery at the MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. In the process, surgeons amputated her problematic lower left leg. But this past summer Tatum viscerally impacted players and coaches alike when she showed up at basketball camp and participated in every drill her walker would allow. And always, amidst rivulets of sweat, there beamed her effervescent smile framed by two rows of baby teeth. For the positivity flows two ways. In her endeavor to grow stronger every day, Tatum draws energy from the team she helped inspire to new heights this past spring. And aside from life itself, her ultimate reward now drapes around her neck in the form of her very own state-championship gold medal. Tatum's now daily talisman was presented to her by none other than the “Coach with the Golden Touch” and those other coaches and many players she has managed to touch with her indomitable spirit. They felt giving her a medal was the least they could do. Their biggest fan could not have wished for more.
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frustrated with not having as much information as I had during my days coaching college ball. I realized then that there needed to be an easier way to get as much data as possible in lieu of a stat crew. In more recent years, though, I’ve realized that with all the data, there comes another question: “How can you use stats to improve your WHDP"´ 1. First and foremost, you need ÂłJRRG VWDWV ´ DQG WKDW LV ZK\ , GHsigned StatGeek. Whether you have a few studious managers working for you on the sideline or whether you employ great software, it’s important to start with “good
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team’s lack of rebounds or rebounding percentage if you’re not willing to use statistical evidence to shore XS \RXU GHÂżFLHQFLHV %XW ÂżUVW \RX need accurate numbers. Only then FDQ \RX HŕľľHFWLYHO\ DVFHUWDLQ ZKDW LV ÂłPHDQLQJIXO´ WR \RX DQG WKHQ IROORZ up on it. 3. Of course, key to following up is being able to explain it to your players. This part of the equation is crucial and something coaches are fortunately getting much better at. Bottom line, if you become a disFLSOH RI D FHUWDLQ VWDW RU HŕľśFLHQF\ formula, make sure you can explain it to your players so they understand what you value and how their play is going to be measured. Most coaches I’ve spoken to say it takes a season or two for players to fully embrace the statistics. But once they do, it cuts down on the “coach-justGRHVQÂśW OLNH PH´ DUJXPHQWV DQG those even more awkward discusVLRQV ZLWK SDUHQWV :K\" %HFDXVH everyone is on the same page. Everyone knows what is asked of them and how it is measured. So, what stats should you be ZRUULHG DERXW" :HOO OHWÂśV VWDUW ZLWK some basics. First, ignore averages, or at least stop emphasizing them. For example, let’s say you have a player who comes out and hits eight threes in a JDPH DQG ÂżQLVKHV ZLWK SRLQWV But then their next three games net 3, 5 and 6 points. Well, that individual’s scoring average is almost 11 points per game, but the MEDIAN (the number in the middle of a set of numbers that is ordered from least to greatest) is only 5.5. The median
RŕľľHUV D EHWWHU PHDVXUH RI ZKDW \RX can expect from that player and puts that 29-point outburst into better perspective. In an ideal world, a player’s average and median are not that far apart. The closer these numbers are, the more consistent the player. Along the same lines of medians, true shooting percentage shows you how well a player is shooting when you factor in three pointers and free throws. It is calculated as follows: Points/(2*(FGA + .44*FTA)) The .44 lowers the value of the free-throw attempt because the shot is uncontested and only worth one point. The adjustment also provides D EDODQFH WR WKH QXPEHU RI ÂżHOG goal attempts for more aggressive players -- think James Harden of the Houston Rockets -- who are often fouled on drives. When you assess players’ shooting by considering free throw attempts and points scored, rather WKDQ MXVW ÂżHOG JRDOV PDGH \RX FDQ more easily compare players who may not be comparable on other basic shooting metrics like FG%, 3FG% and FT%. Last season, Kyle Korver of the Atlanta Hawks had a ORZHU ÂżHOG JRDO SHUFHQWDJH than his teammate Al Horford (51%), but no one would ever state Horford is a better shooter. In fact, when you look at true shooting percentage, Korver jumps up to 64% and Horford only improves to 57%. Now you have a better picture of who the better shooter is, and it re-calibrates any ‘eyeball’ test that you may have given your players. Of course, the perimeter guys are generally better shooters; but, inevitably, the guys shooting from 5 feet and in are going to have the
higher percentage. True shooting percentage will tell you who you should have shooting the ball more. That sounds simple, but we’ve all seen players who can hit multiple three-pointers in a game but wind up hitting only 5 of 17 from the ¿HOG 7KDWœV QRW UHDOO\ KHOSLQJ \RX R྾HQVLYHO\ DV PXFK DV \RX PD\ think when you consider nothing more than the 15 points your player logged in the box score. Some coaches, though, confuse ³(྾HFWLYH )LHOG *RDO 3HUFHQWDJH´ ZLWK ³7UXH 6KRRWLQJ 3HUFHQWDJH ´ While true shooting percentage brings free throws into the mix in order to more accurately gauge how SRLQWV DUH VFRUHG H྾HFWLYH ¿HOG JRDO percentage focuses on shot attempts IURP WKH ¿HOG DQG DFFRXQWV IRU WKH fact that three pointers are worth more. The formula is as follows: (FGM + .5*3FGM)/FGA Moreover, the formula provides three-point shooters a boost from the extra points scored from distance. Let’s look at an example from a Golden State Warriors-Washington Wizards game from last season. John Wall had 41 points on 17-25 VKRRWLQJ +LV H྾HFWLYH ¿HOG goal percentage -- giving an extra .5 for the three treys made -- is 74%. That’s a huge night tough to beat. That is, unless you’re Steph Curry. Matt Sidhom is the CEO/Founder of StatGeek, a sports analytics company based in Dallas. He holds a bachelor’s in Mathematics from Trinity University and an MBA from SMU. Sidhom spent a decade coach-
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Good luck this season!
ing at the college and high school levels and contributed toward a national championship as an assistant coach at Trinity University in 2003. Matt lives in Dallas with his wife Paige, 3-year-old daughter Abigail and newborn son Elliott.
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