District

By Geoffrey Day

6A Region II - District 13

College Park’s 2-year district champion streak came to an end last season, but the Cavaliers are ready to reclaim the top spot once again this season. Last year the Cavs went 28-8 (13-3) and advanced to the 2nd round of the playoffs. They bring back their leading scorer and rebounder from last season, 6’5 Sr. F Martez James who averaged 12.8 points and 8.6 rebounds per game is looking to have a big senior campaign. As of November 1st, James held several D3 offers on the table. The Cavs also add Jr. G 6’3 district transfer Ian Inman who was at The Woodlands (their arch rival) last season. Plus return 6’1 Jr. starting PG Aiden Buckmon who led the team in assists last season and was second in scoring. Grand Oaks won their first-ever district title (14-2) in the 7th year of its school existence and have made it to the playoffs in back-to-back seasons. They graduated a lot of players from last year’s 29-10 squad, but the player to watch this season for the Grizzlies is rising Jr. G Trae Lewis a 6’0 scoring machine. Willis will be a tough team in the district. They were young last season and finished 5th in district play going 7-9. The Wildkats will be hungry to clinch a playoff spot this upcoming season led by junior guard Tyshon Nixon who led the team in scoring last year 11.4 points per game, and the duo of sophomore guards Shawndrick “SJ” Young 6’4 9.9 points and 7.8 rebounds per game, and Amare Hatchett 5’10 - 9.2 points per game. Conroe is always a team to watch for in this district. Gary Lewis a 6’4 220 lbs Sr. F. That will be the focal point for the Tigers. The Woodlands will rely on 5’10 Sr. G Joseph Hauser and 6’0 Sr. G Lucas Hwang to be the catalyst to propel them in the district race. Other players to be on the lookout for include athletic Jeremy Roman 6’5 Sr. F [New Caney HS] who was one of the top performers at the UC Exposure Camp in October, and Christian Harris 5’10 So. G [Cleveland HS]

6A Region II - District 14

Westfield and Coach Goffney look to get back on top of the district this season. They will have two other opponents to contend with. The Mustangs will look to 6’8 Jr. PF Jeremiah Cooper to man the interior on both ends of the floor and 6’0 Sr. PG DeBrion Broomfield to be the vocal leader and the machine, while the cool calm and collected 6’0 Jr. G Jordan Francis will play a key role this season. They also added district transfer 6’6 Sr. W Davion McDaniel (from Aldine HS). Nimitz won’t be a walk in the park, and the Cougars look to win the district this season. With back-to-back playoff appearances and Head Coach