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Seventh Annual
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FILE By Temple Pouncey
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Year
PPG RPG APG Achievements
2009-10, So. 18.0 9.6
4. 78- 5A MVP, All-State
2010-11, Jr. 14.0 8.7
4.88- 5A MVP, All-State
All-State
Tournament
Junior
All-American
Gatorade Texas
Player of the Year
In two seasons with Marcus Smart in the
engine room, Flower Mound Marcus has ascended to Texas basketball royalty.
Two trips to the state tournament. One
championship. Recognition as among the
best, if not the best, in the nation.
Smart’s junior season was spectacular.
Coming back from summer hernia surgery,
he repeated as all-state, sparked his team in
the state championship game with 16 points,
11 rebounds, four steals and two assists, and
was named to the Junior All-American team
(second five) and Gatorade Texas Player of
the Year.
Now Smart returns for his senior year even
stronger, with a more accurate jump shot and
a driving hunger for another state title. During
a summer interview at the Marcus gym, Smart
was adamant that he and the other Marauders
(Phil Forte and A.J. Luckey also return) are
not satisfied.
“Yeah, we won,” Smart said, “but to know
that people are coming out, and they’re going to want you and they’re going to give you
their best game every day, and thinking about
how people are getting better, and if you’re
sitting home you’re not, and thinking we have
a big mark on our back, it makes us want to go
out and work even harder.”
--continued on page 17
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Official magazine of the
Texas Association of Basketball Coaches
TexPreps Basketball Magazine is the official publication of the Texas Association
of Basketball Coaches (TABC), published
annually in September by R.V. Baugus. No
portion of this magazine may be reproduced or reprinted without the prior
written approval of Tex Preps Basketball
Magazine. © Copyright 2011.
Beyond The Photo Shoot
R.V. Baugus
Editor/Publisher
One of the pleasures of publishing a Texas high school basketball
magazine is the opportunity to see
brilliance displayed on the court by
the likes of Marcus Smart of Flower
Mound Marcus and Alexis Jones of
Irving MacArthur.
Just as much of a pleasure is when
you get to meet players off the court
such as these two who are on the cover of this year’s magazine and represent the top boys’ and top girls’ senior
players in the state.
Such was the occasion earlier this
year when a photo shoot was scheduled by cover photographer Sharon
Ellman to bring Smart and Jones together for a series of pictures. It is not
always possible to be present at these
shoots, but fortunately the schedule
allowed for that this year and gave me
an opportunity to arrive at MacArthur
High School shortly after Ellman began taking pictures of the two talents
posing together as well as separately.
After the shoot, we traveled caravan-style from the school towards
Pioneer Plaza in downtown Dallas for
some more pictures. I was in my car,
Ellman was in hers, Marcus was driven by his mom and Alexis was escorted by her coach, Suzie Oelschlegel.
After another round of pictures
were snapped on this Wednesday evening, we got together as a group and
did what any good Dallasites would
do on a mid-week night in downtown
Big D … we had one last caravan to
the nearby El Fenix Restaurant for the
$4.99 Wednesday Enchilada Dinner
special.
This gave everyone an opportunity
to know each other just a little bit better, something we don’t usually get to
do in such hectic times. Marcus and
Alexis will both succeed at the next
stage of their career not just because
of their talent, but because of the
types of young people that they are …
respectful, kind, cordial and with the
inner confidence it takes to know you
want to scale to the greatest heights.
Not only were they respectful to
the four adults in the crowd, but they
seized the opportunity to even get to
meet and enjoy each other’s company. Each autographed a copy of last
year’s Tex Preps Basketball magazine
for the other and as we were saying
our goodbyes in the restaurant parking lot the two outstanding seniors
wished each other good luck this year
and said they would be watching each
other.
We will be watching, too, and look
forward to doing so for several years
beyond high school at these two exceptional and talented individuals.
EDITORIAL:
Publisher/Executive Editor: R.V. Baugus
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Phone: 469-878-4289
Senior Writer: Mark McKee
Contributing Writers: Temple Pouncey,
Kevin McPherson
Graphic Design: Tanya Baugus
Cover Design: Doug Livingston
Cover Photo: Sharon Ellman
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Errors and Omissions: Every effort has
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text content or the photos.
In Memoriam
Rex Baugus
1959-2007
TOP TEAMS OF
Top Texas Teams of the 1970s {Power Rating}
Rank
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
Team
Record Win Margin
Standout Players Playoffs
P. Rating
Houston Kashmere(75)
46-0
+27.6
Karl Godine, Jarvis Williams
State Champ 4A
107.62
Houston Wheatley(73)
41-1
+28.0
Eddie Owens, Michael Long
State Champ 4A
105.15
39-0
+32.9
Dwight Jones, Allen Batro
State Champ 4A
105.14
39-3
+27.2
Eddie Owens, Gaylord Davis
State Semi 4A
102.42
Spring Branch Memorial(70)37-4
+21.1
Randy Younglin
Regional Final 4A
98.97
37-5
+23.4
Eddie Owens, Michael Long
State Final 4A
98.92
Dallas Roosevelt(72)
35-4
+19.9
Ira Terrell, Marcellus Abney
State Champ 4A
98.06
Dallas South Oak Cliff(77) 35-8
+17.0
Cullen Mayfield, David Burns
State Champ 4A
97.07
Cypress Fairbanks(71)
36-6
+10.5
Jerry Mercer, Dunlap Twins
State Champ 4A
96.31
Houston Madison(79)
39-1
+16.8
Greg Kite, John Simple
State Semi 4A
96.17
Huntsville(79)
27-5
+20.7
Curtis Wallace, Lloyd Archie
State Champ 3A
95.71
Fort Worth Dunbar(79)
37-4
+18.4
Darrell Browder, Andre Allen
State Final 4A
95.01
Houston Kashmere(74)
39-2
+23.3
Karl Godine, Jarvis Williams
State Champ 4A
94.92
+20.4
Wayman Lister, Anthony McMillen
Regional Semi 4A
94.33
Austin Lanier(79)
33-4
+15.8
Elton Webster, Harold Howard
State Semi 4A
94.00
+15.7
Larry Harris, Charles McMillen
State Final 4A
93.81
Fort Worth Paschal(75)
32-3
+21.0
John Schlicher, Wendall Mays
State Final 4A
92.67
39-2
+18.4
Michael Watley, James Griffin
State Final 4A
92.58
Houston Clear Lake(76)
37-4
+18.4
Warren Slinger, Steve Sylestine
Regional Semi-4A
92.23
+9.7
Puntus Wilson, Tony Moore
Bi-District 4A
89.96
Lufkin (79)
31-6
+7.9
Larry Davis, Ronnie Blake
State Champ 4A
89.83
Dallas Highland Park(72) 37-2
+18.9
David Kimmel, Tommy Delatour
Regional Final 4A
89.47
Plano (79)
28-5
+10.7
Travis Benke, Kirk Lundblade
Bi-District 4A
89.42
37-6
+9.7
R. McGrader, N. Greenleaf
State Champ 4A
89.37
34-3
+18.1
James Griffin, C. Hubbard
Regional Final 4A
88.72
Best of 1970s: H. Wheatley(73,70,72,71,78); Dallas S.O.C.(77,75,74,79); FW Dunbar(79,77,78); H. Kashmere(75,74)
NBA Draft Pick Top 100
Rank
Team
Record Win Margin
P. Rating
1
Houston Madison(85)
40-0
+34.4
Sean Gay, Gerry McGee
State Champ 5A 108.32
2
38-1
+24.6
R. Washington, Linzie Bogan
State Semi 5A
105.34
3
SA East Central(88)
34-1
+24.0
Tony Terrell, Robert Keno
State Semi 5A
104.03
4
36-4
+19.0
David Buckner, Mike Moten
State Champ 5A
103.22
5
Port Arthur Lincoln(86)
33-1
+24.4
Anthony Allen, R. Haliburton
State Champ 4A
98.40
6
36-3
+16.2
Leonard Allen, Michael Jaco
State Champ 5A
98.23
7
Conroe (85)
34-3
+18.3
Kelvin Smith, Rod Jacques
State Finals 5A
97.95
8
Bryan (83)
34-5
+10.9
Darrell Mitchell, Rod Bernstein
State Champ 5A
97.56
9
Houston Sam Houston(88) 32-5
+14.5
Kethus Hanks, Jodie Arthur
State Champ 5A 97.12
10
Galveston Ball(82)
34-6
+12.6
Oscar White, John Chaney
State Finals 5A
97.06
11
Dallas Roosevelt(81)
40-3
+15.3
Carl Wright, Ronell Peters
State Semi 5A
96.75
12
Beaumont Hebert(81)
35-2
+24.4
Andre Boutte, Don Mickens
State Champ 4A
96.60
13
San Antonio Jay(89)
38-1
+23.6
Charles Outlaw, C. Thomas
State Finals 5A
95.87
14
Houston Yates(83)
37-3
+14.3
Ricky Winslow, C. Holcomb
State Semi 5A
94.98
15
32-3
+18.1
Kevin Bush, Walter Senegal
State Champ 4A
94.79
16
Waxahachie(83)
35-2
+23.4
Todd Alexander, M.Washington
State Champ 4A
94.48
17
36-4
+15.6
Derrick Daniels, Randy Williams
State Finals 5A
94.27
18
38-1
+21.8
Mark Chambers, Derrick Daniels
State Semi 5A
94.25
19
San Antonio Churchill(82) 37-3
+12.8
Gary Heyland, Pat Hymel
State Champ 5A
94.19
20
38-2
+17.1
Bernie Lang, Russ Capps
Regional Semi 5A
93.09
21
31-5
+11.5
Robert Hughes, Willie Ashley
State Semi 5A
92.59
22
+14.2
Ronnie Morgan, Nathan McCoy
Regional Final 5A
92.58
23
Beaumont Hebert(80)
35-2
+22.3
Randy Samuels, D. Mickens
State Champ 4A
92.24
24
Mansfield (86)
31-2
+14.0
Riley Smith, John Smith
State Finals 4A
91.92
25
La Porte(87)
40-0
+17.2
William Gooden, C. McCovery
State Champ 5A
91.88
Best of 1980s: FW Dunbar(84,88,87,81); PA Lincoln(86,81,84); Clear Lake(89,81); Beaumont Hebert(81,80)
NBA Draft Pick Top 100
THE DECADE
All rankings compiled by Mark McKee
Rank
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
Team
Record Win Margin
P. Rating
Temple (93)
35-1
+19.0
Brian Skinner, Jerode Banks
Regional Final 5A
104.84
Duncanville (91)
37-2
+17.0
Greg Ostertag, Marvin Bell
State Champ 5A
104.69
San Antonio Taft(98)
35-5
+15.1
Joe White, Courtney Jackson
State Final 5A
101.61
35-3
+15.6
Dayo Holloway,Reuben Means
State Semi 5A
100.65
Temple (94)
31-4
+18.9
Brian Skinner, R. Miller
Regional Semi 5A
99.47
35-4
+21.2
Charles Smith, Anthony Burks
State Champ 5A
99.44
Austin Anderson(95)
35-2
+24.7
Kris Clack, William Stringfellow
State Final 4A
99.29
Midland (98)
36-2
+23.0
Kirby Lemons, Charles Tatum
State Champ 5A
98.21
Duncanville (99)
35-3
+17.0
Brian Boddicker, Roos. Brown
State Champ 5A
98.15
Duncanville (97)
29-8
+10.4
Chris Owens, Vincent Brown
State Semi 5A
97.24
Dallas Kimball(97)
38-2
+19.7
Jeryl Sasser, Brandon Burney
State Champ 5A
95.37
Dallas Kimball(99)
34-5
+12.5
Quinton Ross, Chris Jackson
State Final 5A
95.19
SA East Central(95)
35-0
+24.5
Stanley Bonewitz, D. Mathis
State Champs 5A
95.08
SA East Central(94)
30-5
+18.2
Stanley Bonewitz, C. Jackson
State Semi 5A
94.56
34-3
+20.6
Xavier Henton, Kelvin McKver
State Champ 4A
94.46
Dallas Kimball(90)
35-3
+14.5
Jayson Walton, Charles Gentry
State Champ 5A
94.32
Fort Bend Willowridge(94) 38-1
+21.0
Ansu Sesay, Leland Redmond
State Champ 5A
93.87
Dallas Highland Park(98) 33-4
+14.4
Chris Young, Peter McNulty
State Final 4A
93.68
Planinview(94)
35-3
+14.6
S. Riddley, M. Williams
State Champ 4A
92.94
Converse Judson(93)
34-4
+12.4
Charles Ford, Roger Favela
State Final 4A
92.90
Dallas Kimball(96)
38-2
+21.4
Jeryl Sasser, Richard Evans
State Champ 5A
92.23
37-3
+16.7
Gary Collier, Samuel Birdine
State Semi 5A
91.74
Galena Park NorthShore(97)34-4
+21.2
Fred Rugley,Julius Keys
State Finals 5A
90.68
Longview (92)
35-2
+24.3
Bobby Taylor, R. Floyd
State Champ 5A
90.59
+18.3
Howley Bonner, Derrick Battie
State Champ 4A
90.15
Best 0f 1990s: Dallas Kimball(97,99,90,96); Duncanville(91,99,97); FW Dunbar(91,93,90); Temple(93,94); SA East Centrall(95,94)
NBA player or Drafted Top 60
Rank
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
12
11
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
Team
Record Win Margin
Standout Players
Houston Yates(09)
34-1
+43.7
Joseph Young, Brandon Peters
Dallas Lincoln(02)
40-0
+25.0
Chris Bosh, Bryan Hopkins
Duncanville(07)
39-0
+17.5
D’walyn Roberts, S.Williams
+23.7
TJ Ford, Daniel Ewing
Houston Milby(04)
39-0
+28.8
Jawann McClellan,Larry Posey
Humble Kingwood(07)
39-3
+17.5
Mike Singletary, Trevin Harris
DeSoto(03)
33-6
+16.5
Dez Washington,Charles Stoker
Cedar Hill(02)
32-3
+21.4
Daniel Horton, Cedric Brooks
+20.9
TJ Ford, Daniel Ewing
33-3
+23.4
Jeremis Smith,Dario Henderson
Beaumont Ozen(02)
32-3
+25.7
Kendrick Perkins, Kenna Young
Spring Westfield(06)
36-1
+24.9
Brandon Dishon, Chris Hagen
Beaumont Ozen(01)
36-0
+35.4
Kendrick Perkins, A.Marshall
37-1
+18.8
Jeremis Smith, Lance Jackson
Duncanville(08)
35-2
+17.8
Roger Franklin, Shawn Williams
DeSoto(05)
37-4
+17.1
Roderick Fleming, Jermaine Beal
San Antonio Madison(09) 33-2
17.4
Stephen Baird, Cameron Catlett
Amarillo Palo Duro(08)
31-1
+32.0
D’Andre Williams, Javon Cravin
Lubbock Estacado(04)
33-5
+24.8
Louis Rodgers, Stefferon McNeal
Cedar Hill(04)
35-2
+21.0
Jason Horton, Roderick Adams
+16.0
Darrell Arthur,Kevin Rogers
+12.4
Darrell Arthur, Ronnie Morgan
Cedar Hill(05)
25-7
+19.0
Bishop Wheatley, C. Masters
Klein Forest(00)
32-5
+14.4
Jason Klotz, Nile Murry
Duncanville(09)
26-10 +18.0
Shawn Williams, Roger Franklin
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2nd Round 5A
Regional Final 4A
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98.84
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96.56
95.46
95.31
95.19
95.01
94.82
94.81
94.67
94.61
94.32
93.72
93.63
Best Of 2000s: Duncanville(07,08,09); Cedar Hill(02,04,05); Willowridge(00,01); DeSoto(03,05); FW Dunbar(02,03); Ozen(02,01), SOC(05,06)
NBA Player or Drafted by NBA
Danny Henderson Enjoys
Success at FM Marcus
By Mark McKee
Through the years Mark McKee has sat down and visited with some of
the top coaches that the state of Texas has produced, including Jackie
Carr of Houston Wheatley, Bill Krueger of Clear Lake, Robert Hughes of
Fort Worth Dunbar, to name a few, and this past June, Danny Henderson
of Flower Mound Marcus.
Mark McKee: Danny, you had a great
year capturing the 5A state championship this
past season. You have now taken three different schools to the state tournament with Liberty Hill, Peaster and Flower Mound Marcus.
Compare these three programs and the challenges you faced in getting both small and
large schools all the way to Austin.
Danny Henderson: I have found there is
really no difference in the larger classifications. Kids have the same motivation in 2A
as they do in 5A. It comes down in all three
places trying to create a culture that is based
on working very hard, defense and love. When
the kids buy into a culture and fight for it every
day you have a chance to achieve a lot more
than you may have thought possible.
MM: What are some of the advantages
and disadvantages in coaching in a larger
school as opposed to a smaller classification?
DH: It is all about the same really. There
are pressure games at every level. It doesn’t
get much bigger than Peaster vs. Brock.
MM: Marcus finished #1 in the nation
in the Max Preps Freeman Ranking and #5
in the country in the ESPN Fab Fifty poll as
well as #10 in the USA Today final polls. What
are your thoughts about the national polls and
how do they impact you as a program and a
coach?
DH: When you finish that high it gives
the younger players something to work towards and of course there is that wow factor.
MM: How does it look right now for
making a third straight trip to Austin in 2012.
Can you tell us some of the areas you think
your team will be stronger in and areas of concern?
DH: We should have a chance but there
are a lot of pitfalls. We will have a big target
on our back and any time you are playing in a
one game playoff situation it can come down
to a crazy call by the official or a wild shot.
Anything can happen. Troy Hamm at Krum
one year had one of the best 2A teams I’ve
seen and they got to Austin and they all had
the flu. Things like that can happen. At Marcus
we do not base our success on championships;
we base them on three things: (1) be great today, (2) have fun, (3) and love your teammate.
We won’t judge the season on whether we win
the championship.
MM: Speaking of championships, that
was a wild one this past season. What were
you telling your kids at halftime?
DH: We wanted to come out with great
intensity and be focused in the second half.
The most turnovers we had all season was 14
because we have three point guards in the lineup. But I couldn’t believe it. Tony (Mauldin)
does such a great job with his press and we
started turning the ball over. We had 13 turnovers in the second half and 22 for the game.
Of the 13 turnovers we had in the second half
five were against the press. It was in the half
court that we were turning the ball over.
MM: What were you telling your kids late
in the game when momentum had changed in
Garland Lakeview’s favor.
very valuable for the run we made this season.
Yes, we felt like we let one slip away.
MM: Do you have any new faces during
the coming season that could challenge for a
lot of playing time?
DH: Just some kids we have coming off
the JV. We have a kid we think is going to play
real well for us this coming season named
Jared Hamilton who played on the sophomore
team two years ago and JV this past season.
He is a late bloomer and is about 6’6”. We also
have a 6’8” kid named John Malone who had
a strong regional tournament a year ago and
should see a lot of playing time.
MM: Discuss the following players …
Phil Forte is a Division 1 recruit and one of the top shooters in the state.
Danny Henderson,
Flower Mound Marcus
DH: We were starting to panic and I could
see it in the kid’s faces. A strength of ours has
always been to stay calm. My main concern
was to show calm and confidence. I told them
we need to go back to fundamentals and be
strong with the ball and run the press attack
and get stops at the other end. Finally after the
third timeout we started returning to normalcy.
We only had one turnover in the fourth quarter.
MM: What was going through your mind
when they took the lead and then pulled the
ball out in a delay game?
DH: The key for us was to stop turning
the ball over because they had gotten all their
points off turnovers. Once we cut down on
turnovers that had a lot to do with the comeback.
MM: Go back to the previous season
(2010) and your semifinal loss in overtime to
eventual state champion Fort Bend Bush.
DH: Everyone except Phil Forte shot the
ball very poorly and that cost us the game.
They ran a zone and dared us to shoot from
the outside. They were matching up on Phil
and we just could not hit from the wings. Although we lost the game the experience was
DH: Phil Forte –there are a lot of schools
looking at Phil including Oklahoma, Oklahoma State, Boise State, Wichita State, Creighton and San Francisco. Schools are starved for
great shooters and he can do so much more
than just shoot. He works extremely hard and
is one of the most dedicated players I have
coached.
DH: A.J. Luckey – He is the most underrated player we have on the team. He draws
the toughest defensive assignment each game
and he has point guard skills. Sam Houston
and several others schools are looking at A.J.
DH: Nick Banyard – Nick had to play
out of position last year for us. This year we
feel he can move to his more natural position
facing the basket. He has really improved his
guard skills this spring and has several schools
interested in him.
Marcus Smart’s all around
game makes him one of the
top recruits in the country.
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By KEVIN McPHERSON
Special Contributor
LIPAN, Texas—Whether they like it, most
people in this town of 425 find their lives connected to two things—family and basketball.
Often, the two can’t be separated.
There’s no better example than the
school’s varsity girls basketball coach, Amber
Branson.
Her husband, Les Branson, played on
the school’s state championship boys team in
1994. Amber Branson was an all-state player
on the girls’ 1995 team that advanced to Austin. Her father, Jimmy Tate (also her son’s
namesake), is a retired Lipan teacher and
coach and has served on the Lipan ISD school
board for several years. The Lipan basketball
lineage goes back even farther. Les Branson’s
grandfather, Harold Branson, played on the
1948 and 1949 Lipan district championship
teams.
So perhaps it’s no surprise that on the first
Friday after the end of the school year, Harold Branson is offering driver’s ed lessons to
a student who is trying to wield a large pickup
truck between two blue chairs in a parallel
parking drill. Amber Branson looks on curiously, but isn’t too worried about the outcome.
“Everyone tries to help everyone out,” she
says. “Whether it’s people, the school, or local
businesses.”
Things aren’t nearly as remote as they
seem in this town near the border of Hood and
Erath counties. It’s a 20-minute drive to Granbury and about 30 minutes to Stephenville. Interstate 20 is no more than 10 minutes. But it
was a rather unusual development during last
season’s playoffs that brought the world closer
to Lipan.
The Lady Indians advanced to the Class A,
Division II, Region II tournament in Abilene
in late February. After victories over Gorman, Crowell, and Aspermont, Lipan played
Roby on Feb. 25 at Abilene Christian’s Moody
Coliseum. Just a couple of hours after the win,
Branson gave birth to her third child, Leslie
Telese.
The Lady Indians, scheduled to meet
Newcastle with a trip to Austin on the line,
weren’t sure who would be coaching them on
the bench the next afternoon. With a weary,
Coach Amber Branson with her 3 children, including baby Leslie
but eager, Branson on the bench, Lipan won,
45-41.
The episode surrounding the birth of
Branson’s child brought national attention to
the team and the feat. While not everyone may
have agreed with the sensibility of her being
on the sidelines so quickly, Branson says she
does not regret it.
“When we went through it, people may
not have understood why it was okay,” she
said. “But I believe things happen for a reason. We’ve had ups and downs in Lipan over
the past several years, with some bad things
along the way.”
For instance, a fire damaged much of the
school in 2005 and the administration has been
scrambling since to accommodate classrooms.
Some classes were held in a church adjacent
to the school.
In addition, construction of a state-ofthe-art, multi-million-dollar gym that began a
decade ago has yet to be completed. A gray,
concrete shell of the facility sits as a daily reminder to Branson, her players, and the school
of what might be yet to come. And the team’s
success in the spring may be the catapult that
moves the gym to completion.
Just a couple of months after the Lady
Indians’ state berth, voters in Lipan ISD approved a bond issue that will help restore the
school and complete the gym.
“Maybe the craziness of the story around
the birth of Leslie helped,” Branson added.
Though bit of an odyssey, things seem
to have come full circle for the Lipan girls
program and their coach. With a burgeoning
program and a new gym on the horizon, just
making the playoffs won’t be good enough in
2012.
“Expectations are high,” Branson noted.
“Our philosophy is that we expect to win. Our
players were in the gym a lot this spring and
many played this summer and went to camps.”
Lipan should get tested in an early-season
tournament at Tenaha in East Texas, as well as
non-district games against Peaster and Jacksoboro. Branson says some of the top teams
in Region II should be Throckmorton, Newcastle, Roby, and, of course, Lipan.
The Lady Indians return four starters,
including leading scorer Zully Martinez (25
ppg.), who is one of six seniors coming back
for Lipan. That group represents almost onethird of next year’s graduating class of 20 at
Lipan. Also returning are junior point guard
Rhiana Michou, daughter of assistant coach
Ray Michou, sophomore post Shauna Coleman, and sophomore guard/forward Kayla
Wheeler.
“Basketball starts for them as early as
kindergarten. We have a Little Dribblers program. They can’t wait. They idolize those high
school players and really look up to them.”
With three other Lipan graduates on the
faculty, people and things become very familiar in the community and at the school.
Students can’t get away with much because
most every adult knows them, as well as their
parents, their teachers, and their coaches. “In
a school like this, you get to know every kid,”
Branson added. “I enjoy that aspect. I feel like
they are not nobodies. They are all important
to me. When I see a girl who has graduated
from Lipan, I am proud of just how good of
people they are.”
She even relates her own birth experience
as a life lesson for her players. Branson says
that once the “cuteness” of the pregnancy
wore off, most of her players found out about
the realities of becoming a mother. The stress
of motherhood might be different from coaching, but there is pressure nonetheless for both
players and coaches—especially at a school
which focuses much of its athletic attention on
basketball.
“On game day, the environment is high
energy,” Branson said. “The town revolves
around the school. Everybody talks about it
during the week of games. Yes, there is a little
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DH: Marcus Smart – He is as good a kid as he
is a player. He treats everybody the same and
is very humble. I wish people could see how
hard Marcus practices every day. He is a leader and loves to play big in big games. North
Carolina has offered along with every school
in the Big 12. Marcus has been unfazed by the
recruiting process. He is more concerned with
his high school team. His mother is the key
factor in Marcus’s ability in keeping everything in perspective.
MM: Was the question of his eligibility a
big distraction going into the playoffs?
DH: It really did bother us during the bidistrict game but after that we really focused
on our opponent.
MM: What team in Region I do you think
you will have to beat in order to go to Austin
this year?
DH: We really don’t try to worry about
things like that as a staff. We focus more on
having a great off season. We don’t focus
on state championships just the three things
I talked about earlier. It is real important to
ground our kids once again. Plano West will
be real strong in our district and in the region it
should be the same teams as in the past, Duncanville, Cedar Hill and North Crowley.
MM: Describe growing up in White Oak.
DH: Great place to grow up but it was a
football town. My high school coach was Dan
Knoll. He was a wonderful man and I learned
a great deal from him about how to treat kids.
We finished 23-7 my senior year.
MM: Talk a little about your father and
your relationship with him.
DH: My dad was a wonderful parent who
was old fashioned in his discipline. He raised
four great kids and loved basketball. He began going to the state basketball tournament in
1956 and started taking me in 1970. He passed
away at the age of 77 and we were very close.
He would have loved this team.
MM: How would you describe your playing days at Austin College?
DH: I was a player of limited talent but
Austin College gave me an opportunity to play
college ball. Bob Mason was my coach at Austin College where he had been for 28 years. He
really taught me a lot about how to treat kids.
He was also the one who got me my first job
with Chester Story at McKinney High School.
I was an assistant under Chester and learned a
great deal from him. It doesn’t get any better
than Chester Story.
MM: How did you end up at Liberty Hill?
DH: I was probably the only one dumb
enough to take the job. They were moving up
to class 2A and had no returning starters and
it was probably a foolish move on my part.
They had a freshman named Richard Hastings who was 6’2” and I built my whole team
around him over the next four years. In my
first year we lost in the regional finals to ShaTexPreps Basketball | Page 16
quille O’Neal and we held him to 49 points
and 29 rebounds. Hastings turned out to be a
lot better than I anticipated.
MM: In 1991 Liberty Hill made it all the
way to the state tournament. Reflect on the
first team you took to Austin and what you
learned?
DH: I learned not to be satisfied with winning the regional title. We went down to Austin and got down 21 points before sending the
game into overtime. We played very poorly
and it took all our energy to get back into the
game and we eventually lost.
MM: What are your thoughts about preparing a team to travel to Austin for the state
tournament?
DH: The only way to prepare is to have
been there before. Our kids were totally unfazed by the Austin trip this year as opposed to
two years ago. In 2000 when we won the title
at Peaster we knew we were going to have a
strong showing because the other three teams
that had been there the previous season had
been eliminated in the regionals, making us
the only returning team from the previous season. We knew we were going down to Austin
and play three rookie teams meaning they had
not been to Austin the previous year. This gave
us a lot of confidence. It is just a huge advantage.
MM: Why did you leave Liberty Hill and
move to Peaster?
DH: It was very hard coaching both football and basketball at Liberty Hill and me and
my wife were considering starting a family. I
started football in August and finished up with
basketball in March, it was a real grind. Billy
Gillispie had called me about the Peaster job
and said it was a good opportunity. We liked
a small town feel and felt it would be a good
place to raise a family.
MM: What were your years like in Peaster and why did you stay there for 16 years?
2000 State Champions,
A.J. Hill of Peaster
DH: Great place to live and I loved it there.
MM: Describe your two championships
squads at Peaster and what were those two
titles like for you personally and to the community?
DH: It was wonderful, especially that first
one we won in such dramatic fashion. Down
by 8 points with less than a minute remaining
and A.J. Hill hitting three foul shots to send it
into overtime. We won it again in 2000 very
convincingly.
MM: Why did you end up leaving Peaster?
DH: I was looking for a new challenge.
Sometimes you need a challenge to recharge
yourself.
MM: Discuss your religious faith and
how it has played a big role in who you are
and the decisions you have made both inside
and outside of coaching.
DH: Coaching is all about team building
and relationships and I believe that it’s a lot
more important than what offense or defense
you run. We believe in treating our players in a
Christ-like manner. We are loving and forgiving but sometimes you have to use tough love
and use hard discipline which is the hard part
of coaching. We are tough on our players in
that respect.
Marcus fans are the best in the state
MM: Reflecting on your coaching career,
how would you like to be remembered by your
fellow coaches?
DH: As a guy who would always win or
lose with dignity and class. I like coaching and
it is not only a fraternity to me but a brotherhood. I respect the coaches I compete against
and they are some of my closest friends. I
have seen some coaches who won’t shake
your hand after a game and it just puts you in
a bad light. Those type of things stay with you
because you are setting the example for your
players and student body.
MM: Who has had the greatest impact on
your coaching career?
DH: That is a tough question but I would
have to say Larry Brown who was a mentor
to me throughout my career. He is still always
asking me questions about my decisions during games. I would definitely say Chester
Story and Bob Mason at Austin College, Dan
Knoll at White Oak and finally Tommy Atkins
who was the track coach at White Oak when I
went to high school. He was quite possibly the
best coach I have ever been associated with at
getting players to go beyond their limits.
MM: Do you have any advice to those
young coaches or youngsters thinking about a
long coaching career?
DH: You need to get a sound system that
you believe in. If I have made any mistakes
during my career and I’ve made a lot, it was
changing my system. Don’t vary from your
course.
MM: Do you have any aspirations about
coaching in college?
DH: I am 49 and may be too old to coach
at the next level. I am very excited about the
coming season. This is the kind of team I love
to coach. I just feel so blessed to get to coach
this team. I want to enjoy this season and savor each moment because they are just a great
group to be around. When I went to Marcus I
knew we had two good freshmen and I thought
by the time they were seniors we might have
a chance to make it out of this region. Never
in my wildest dreams did I think we would
be able to travel to Austin over my first two
seasons.
MM: I met Danny Henderson for the first time
in 1986 while I was the JV coach at Rockwall
High School and he was the JV coach at McKinney High. The only thing that I remember
from our two district encounters was that his
team was not very talented but they played
extremely hard. I also was impressed about
how he conducted himself both during and
after the game. He was hard and intense during the game but under control like a much
more experienced coach. Our first meeting was
not real memorable but I continued to keep
up with Danny through Coach Story who was
a good friend of mine. My next meeting with
Danny was in 1999 in the spring at a small
coaching clinic set up by Chester Story. In
was held at one of the area high schools in a
class room where everybody who wanted to
could get up and share their basketball ideas
with the other coaches. Danny was one of the
speakers who talked about improving your
basketball skills. I was so taken by his teaching
styles and the way he got things across to the
kids that I traveled to Peaster for a whole day
and watched everything he did with his team
and learned a great deal from the experience.
He explained where he got his coaching tips
and what he stressed in each drill. I was a
coach at a 5A high school at the time and
was thinking this guy is the best kept secret in
the state. Well, he is a secret no longer to the
coaching profession because he is recognized
as one of the top coaches in the game. He has
taken seven teams to Austin over his career
and three different high schools and won three
state championships with two different schools.
He is in an elite group of coaches in state history who have taken multiple teams to Austin.
But the best thing you can say about Danny is
he is a credit to the profession and even a bigger credit to education. He and his team have
Marcus High School and the Marcus community fired up with a spirit and tradition that
has few rivals in the state. Can the Marauders
make their third consecutive trip to Austin and
become the first team since Kingwood in 2007
to travel to the Erwin Center three straight
seasons? Can Coach Henderson’s team be the
first 5A school to win titles back-to-back since
Willowridge did it back in 2001? His track
record would indicate that the Red and Black
of Marcus High School will be the team to beat
this season in class 5A.
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teams, seems to have grown with the program
in four short seasons. “My first year here we
were not very tall, so we played fast. We’ve
gotten taller over the past few seasons.”
She’s aware of the changes in the landscape of high school basketball, even in the
smaller classifications. There are more opportunities for high school players (and younger)
to improve their game outside of the school.
“It’s more competitive now, especially with
summer leagues and AAU. When I played
there were usually one or two good schools in
the area, but there are many more now.”
And like the school and the new gym,
Branson and the Lady Indians expect to be
standing among them.
to go through,” Smart said. “It’s a blessing. I
thank God every day for it.”
By early summer, Smart had offers from
Kansas, North Carolina, Texas, Oklahoma,
Baylor and others. He simply said, “I’m still
seeking out the school that will fit me.”
And what did he want those coaches to
know about him?
“About my game, it’s good but it can get
better,” Smart replied. “About me, I’m a hardworking person and I’m just a competitor, and
I just like to have fun.”
Smart’s coach, Danny Henderson, commented, “I could write a book about what impresses
me about Marcus Smart. As a player, he brings
unmatched effort and leadership to every minute of every drill of every practice. He never
takes a possession off and he won’t allow his
teammates to coast. As a person, he treats everyone, from our ninth-grade B Team players
to our managers, as his equal and he is incredibly humble about his achievements. Every
teacher and student at Marcus High School
loves him. I love him like a son.”
A basketball player since second grade, following the lead of four older brothers, Smart
also played football (receiver, safety) in middle school, where he briefly pursued theater
arts and choir. Though he cut out most other
activities when he entered high school, Smart
still has one interest away from the court.
“I’m in the science club,” Smart said. “We
do a lot of things, we go to different schools
and work with kids from fourth grade on up.
I love kids, just to be around them makes me
happy, to see them working and just having
fun makes me proud of myself. Science club
is a pretty fun experience.”
On the court, Smart said he works to become his own player, not to imitate others.
“There’s not one guy that I look at and
say I want to be like,” he said. “There are a
couple of guys that I do something similar to their type of game. Some say I have
some similarities to Dwyane Wade, a little
bit of LeBron. But I don’t want to be those
guys. I want to be better than those guys.”
Smart said he avidly watched this year’s
NBA Finals and was delighted with the outcome.
“A lot of people doubted the Mavs, but the
Mavs had something to prove to people, and
I’m glad they won,” Smart said with a smile.
“You can put all these superstars on one team,
and they can’t beat a group of guys that are
willing to play together and give their heart for
each other, for the man to the left and the right
of them. And that’s what the Mavericks came
out and did, showed that three people couldn’t
beat one team.”
And was he thinking of his own team?
“Exactly, same kind of thing,” he emphasized. “Everyone thinks that Marcus Smart this
… they don’t know, if it wasn’t for those guys
to the left and the right of me, I wouldn’t be in
the situation I am with all this attention, so my
teammates are a huge part of my success. And
I thank them, because they help me out a lot.”
pressure on the players, but they’re used to it.
It’s a good thing for them to face.”
Branson, an Abilene Christian graduate who was an all-Lone Star Conference
performer on two NCAA Division II playoff
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Smart already has a legion of admirers on the
Net, where he is rated a five-star recruit with a
“great frame …. an explosive athlete….highly
competitive on multiple levels….relentless….
one of the most unique players in all of high
school basketball.”
But after playing at 205 as a junior, the 6-4
Smart said he was going with Texas Assault to
summer tournaments in Las Vegas and Phoenix at a heavily muscled 220 pounds. Not content to rely on dribble penetration and post-up
moves, he said he was working hard on one
part of his game: “My jump shot, to become
more consistent with it.
“Now a lot of defensive players are going
to play off of me,” he predicted, “and in order
for me to play at the next level I have to be
able to hit that jump shot on a consistent basis
to keep the defense honest. Fifteen foot and
out. The 15-footers are the ones I really need
to get because that’s a lost art of basketball.
Everyone wants to shoot threes and make layups but can you knock the 15-footer down is
the question.”
Not only is Smart a fan of hard work, he
also likes recruiting—which is fortunate, since
he is in for a ton of it before signing day.
“To have some of the top coaches talk to me
personally, like Roy Williams of North Carolina, Bill Self of Kansas, Rick Barnes of Texas,
it’s been a great experience for a kid of my age
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Curtis Davis
Julian Lewis
Terran Petteway
LeBryan Nash*
Jarion Henry
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6’6”
6’8”
Madison Turner
Dylan Cox
Keaton Miles
Jordan Williams
Devonta Abron
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6’2”
5’11”
6’7”
6’9”
Phillip Miller
Travis Williams
Austin Chatman
Derek Griffin
Adam Choplick
5’8”
6’3”
6’3”
6’2”
6’4” Kevin Wagner*
Clarke Overlander
Derrell Gibbs
Clarence Willard
Raymond Robinson
5’11”
6’4”
6’1”
6’6”
6’5”
Ja’Lexius Davis
DC Stallworth
Willie Harper
Jordan Van De Kop
DaJuan Cooper
5’9”
6’1”
6’2”
Luke Adams
DJ Weathers
Robert Watson
TexPreps 2011 Class 5A All-State Basketball Team
1st Team
14.2
Flower Mound Marcus
31.1
Fort Bend Dulles
28.3
Bryan 23.0
Cedar Hill
24.0
Houston Bellaire
2nd Team
17.1
Flower Mound Marcus
16.0
Garland Lakeview
16.5
Garland Lakeview
21.4
Houston Strake Jesuit
17.3
DeSoto 3rd Team
21.0
Pflugerville
15.0
San AntonioTaft
16.6
San Antonio Reagan
12.8
North Crowley
17.6
Fort Bend Bush
1st Team
25.6
Dallas Woodrow Wilson
25.0
La Marque 19.0
Galveston Ball
21.6
Dallas Lincoln
14.8
Dallas Kimball
2nd Team
18.0
Boerne Champion
16.0
Cedar Park
14.2
Dallas Lincoln
19.1
Dallas Kimball
27.4
Seagoville 3rd Team
30.4
Dallas Carter
11.4
Fort Worth Arlington Heights
15.3
The Colony
14.8
Rosenberg Terry
16.4
Denton Ryan
1st Team
18.1
Lubbock Estacado
13.7
Argyle 13.1
Burkburnett 15.4
Lubbock Estacado
16.0
Corpus Christi West Oso
2nd Team
26.1
Lufkin Hudson
24.2
Silsbee 15.0
Corpus Christi West Oso
23.2
Lindale
15.6
Kennedale 3rd Team
26.0
Big Spring 21.4
Mexia 16.0
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by Mark McKee
6’2”
6’7”
Jarard Graham
Jonathan Jones
6’3”
6’2”
6’1”
6’4”
6’2”
Luke Buckner
Hondo Webb
Horace McDaniel
Riley Payne*
Desmond Fite
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Forrest Robinson
Zach Helmberger
CJ Ervin
Christian Wood-Dvorak
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Jordan Young
Antonio Chimney
Aaron Ramirez
Kendall Bell
Dylan Starling
6’4”
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5’10”
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6’2”
Kainon Irons*
Dakota Rawls
AJ Cantrell
Johnny Gaines
Reginald Davis
6’2”
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6’1”
6’3”
5’8”
6’1”
6’4”
6’2”
6’5”
6’5”
Clayton Blount
George Whittaker
Dontral Houston
Jacob Archa
Andrew Hastings
3rd Team
Kerwin Rawls
12.6
Bronte
Adam Stark
15.0
Evadale
Deven Murphy
16.0
Evadale
Aubrie King
22.1
Mumford
Lonnie Hurd
12.0
Paducah
Texpreps 2011 Private School All-State Basketball Team
1st Team
Julius Randle
Plano Prestonwood Christian
Isaiah Austin
Arlington Grace Prep
Christian Sanders*
Houston St. Thomas
Jamal Branch
Zach Peters
Plano Prestonwood Christian
2nd Team
LJ Rose
Houston Second Baptist
Anthony Collins
Houston Westbury Christian
Delvin Dickerson
Houston Westbury Christian
Jonathan Holmes
San Antonio Antonian
Jake Kocker
Austin St. Michaels
* Player of the Year
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6’3”
6’1”
6’4”
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14.6
Burkburnett 20.7
Henderson
1st Team
16.8
Idalou
14.5
Melissa
14.5
Kountze
15.8
Idalou
19.0
Tatum
2nd Team
15.0
San Antonio Cole
22.5
Eastland
18.6
Melissa
20.5
Crockett
20.2
Hallettsville
3rd Team
17.1
Ponder
12.1
Crockett
23.6
Santa Rosa
14.6
Tatum
16.3
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26.1
Eula
20.2
Bronte
15.0
Paducah
20.5
Clarendon
20.8
Tenaha
2nd Team
22.0
Anton
17.3
Spurger
18.7
Waelder
16.1
Eula
13.0
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COACH JOHNNY CARTER
By Robert Cessna
Sports Editor, The Eagle
(Bryan-College Station)
Former Madisonville boys basketball coach
Johnny Carter is retired, but he’s still finding
ways to give back to the game he loves and
respects so much.
Carter, who coached at his alma mater for
22 seasons, has been doing play-by-play radio
broadcasts for Mustang football and basketball games for KMVL. Now, the articulate
Carter has gone multi-media by writing a book
on his first season as a coach.
The book is entitled The First Season: The
true story of how a rookie coach took a newly
integrated team to a Texas state championship.
As a 23-year-old fresh out of college, Carter
was lucky enough to be hired as head coach
at Kennard for the 1966-67 season. Kennard
is a small East Texas town that’s always been
short on money, but long on good, hard-working people.
Carter found that out firsthand as he surprisingly won state despite his only coaching
experience having been Little Leaguers. Adding to the Kennard Tigers’ story was integration. Carter was told by school officials that
there probably would be opposition -- by both
whites and blacks.
Instead of troubles, Kennard went 42-4 in
winning the school’s first state championship.
Carter and Kennard capped the amazing season with a 51-47 victory over Krum, which,
along with Snook, is one of the state’s more
fabled programs.
Kennard had to beat Avoca and Plainview’s
Booker T. Washington -- the first all-black
team to play in the University Interscholastic
League state tournament -- to reach the title
game. Maybe the season’s most memorable
game was a playoff victory over Avinger. The
Tigers were able to overcome a double-digit
deficit with full-court defensive pressure and
a fastbreak offense that is commonplace in the
game today, but was revolutionary back then
and became Carter’s calling card.
All those things added to the season’s intrigue, but what Carter relived with the book
was the teamwork and dedication that made
it possible.
One of the players on that team, Herman
Myers, called Carter about four years ago and
urged his former coach to write the book.
“He was our Jimmy Chitwood from Hoosiers,” Carter said. “He told me that he’d
watched Hoosiers several times and in his
opinion, our story was just as good as that
story.”
Carter agreed, but how would he do that?
“I told him I wasn’t a writer,” Carter said.
“And, I’m not a computer hound at all.”
Carter decided it was a story that had to be
told. So he started writing freehand on spiral
notebooks -- “lots of them,” he added.
He even used sticky notes. He’d write at
school during his off period. He’d write at
night after everyone else was asleep. He’d
stop writing for a few days, then review what
he’d done, thinking it wasn’t good enough.
That inspired him to write better.
Finally, after a few years, he’d reached the
point where he thought he was done. But how
would he turn those scribblings into a book?
“Nobody could make out what I had done
but me,” Carter said.
Luckily, fellow churchgoer Missy Allen of
Madisonville First United Methodist offered
to do the typing.
So Carter tape recorded his notes and Allen put them on paper. Another of his former
players recommended Brown Books, a small
company that specializes in first-time authors.
Carter drove to Dallas and dropped off the
manuscript. A few days later, they called saying they liked it, but had one problem -- it was
too long. If anything, Carter thought it would
be too short.
“Are you kidding me?” Carter chuckled. “If
I’d known that, I could have finished this book
two years ago.”
-continued on pg 23
TexPreps
Basketball’s
Compiled by Mark McKee
Ranked
Team
POWER
RANKINGS
Record Power
Advanced
State Champions 5A
Regional Semi 5A
Regional Final 5A
Regional Final 4A
Regional Final 4A
State Finals 5A
State Champs TAPPS 4A
State Finals 4A
Regional Final 5A
State Champions 4A
State Final Tapps 4A
Regional Quart. 5A
Regional Semi 3A
Regional Final 5A
Regional Quart. 5A
Regional Semi 5A
State Semi Finals 5A
Regional Semi 5A
2nd Round 5A
State Semi Finals 4A
State Semi-Finals 5A
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2nd Round 4A
Regional Quart. 5A
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Regional Quarter. 4A
Last Game
#1
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#3
#4
#5
#6
#7
#8
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#10
#11
#12
#13
#14
#15
#16
#17
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#19
#20
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#22
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#24
#25
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#27
#28
#29
#30
#31
#32
#33
#34
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#36
#37
Flower Mound Marcus 38-1 95.60
North Crowley
31-6 92.04
Cedar Hill
33-4 91.38
Galveston Ball
33-4 90.49
Dallas Lincoln
32-4 90.18
Garland Lakeview
37-2 90.10
22-6 90.03
La Marque
33-5 89.87
Fort Bend Travis
33-6 89.30
Dallas Kimball
37-4 88.72
Houston Westbury Christian 37-2 87.83
San Antonio Reagan
30-6 87.63
Lubbock Estacado
34-2 87.52
DeSoto
36-4 87.43
Pflugerville
28-7 87.28
Spring Dekaney
31-6 86.93
San Antonio Taft
35-6 86.55
Katy Seven Lakes
32-9 86.38
Duncanville
26-7 84.08
Ft. Worth Arlington Heights 32-4 83.77
Fort Bend Hightower
29-8 83.69
Corpus Christi West Oso 33-3 83.00
Houston Yates
25-4 82.46
Fort Bend Elkins
31-7 82.45
Kennedale
30-3 82.44
Austin High
30-4 81.33
Killeen Harker Heights 28-7 81.20
Houston Madison
24-8 80.43
Fort Bend Bush
20-9 80.21
Houston Strake Jesuit 26-4 79.68
San Antonio Churchill 31-6 79.59
South Grand Praire
23-9 79.25
Colleyville Hertiage
27-8 78.90
The Woodlands
33-4 78.88
Ft. Worth Trimble Tech 29-6 78.67
Converse Judson
24-11 78.59
Houston Jones 28-6 78.56
def. Garland Lakeview
40-38
Loss Flower Mound Marcus
43-49
38-46
Loss La Marque
56-58
Loss Dallas Kimball
42-51
38-40
def. Houston Westbury Christian42-37
Loss Dallas Kimball
64-78
Loss Fort Bend Hightower
47-55
def. La Marque
78-64
Loss Arlington Grace Prep
37-42
Loss San Antonio MacArthur 52-57
Loss Burkburnett
62-71
Loss Garland Lakeview
50-54
Loss The Woodlands
59-68
Loss DeSoto
58-76
77-87
Loss Fort Bend Travis
51-55
50-56
Loss La Marque
61-72
41-53
def. Burkburnett
61-57
Loss La Marque
91-102
29-47
Loss Burkburnett
71-76
Loss Spring Dekaney
50-65
62-84
64-78
Loss League City Clear Springs 48-57
Loss Houston Lamar
55-56
Loss San Antonio Taft
47-57
Loss Colleyville Heritage
63-70
Loss Cedar Hill
54-55
64-67
Loss The Colony
53-69
Loss San Antonio MacArthur 54-56
Loss Galveston Ball
70-74
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Dallas Woodrow Wilson 27-7 77.20 Regional Quarter. 4A Loss Dallas Kimball
Tyler John Tyler
26-4 76.97 Regional Quarter. 4A Loss Jacksonville
Dallas South Oak Cliff 20-1076.63 Regional Quarter. 4A Loss Dallas Lincoln
57-62
47-56
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-continued from pg 20
That’s when Coach Carter became a journalist. They wanted him to trim 50 percent.
“So, I started whittling away,” Carter said.
“The first part wasn’t that hard. The second
part was a little harder and the last 10-15 percent was almost impossible.”
He resubmitted it and the book company
liked it even more.
“Then they said, ‘It’s still too lengthy,’” said
Carter, who told them the final cuts would be
theirs, not his.
But they eliminated things Carter deemed
too important.
“We went round and round,” Carter said.
“Finally, we ended up with something that I
felt pretty good with.”
It was a difficult, time-consuming project,
but also very rewarding. He looked at scrapbooks and newspaper clippings, and talked
to the players. It jogged his memory, allowing him to tell the story better. That was good
because he wanted more than just a rehash of
games. He wanted to accent personalities.
“It was an ordeal for me, but I wanted to
tell the story in my way, about how it came
about,” Carter said.
And the story goes back further than Kennard. Carter had the luxury of playing for a
community that loves basketball. Carter had a
great high school career, but never made it to
the state tournament. Madisonville lost to the
eventual state champion in Carter’s last two
seasons.
Madisonville lost two out of three to Huntington in 1960. The Mustangs beat Huntington handily in Madisonville, but lost by one
point in Lufkin, then by one point in Nacogdoches. Carter missed a shot from the corner
at the end of Game 3.
“I live with that forever,” Carter said.
Then as a senior, Carter and Madisonville
played legendary Buna with head coach Cotton Robinson at G. Rollie White.
“They were 41-0 when we played them,”
Carter said. “But I thought we were the better team. We had the better athletes. We were
quicker.”
But Carter admitted that Buna had something much bigger -- the mystique and tradition that produced seven state championships
from 1954 to 1963.
He understood that more after the dream
season at Kennard, realizing how special it is
when a coach, players and community form a
bond.
“They were farm boys who saw basketball
as a break,” Carter said. “It was the first year
of integration, and there were problems in society, but not in Kennard. The team unified the
community. All they saw was purple, the color
of our jerseys.
“It’s all about what small-school basketball is.”
And now because of the book, Carter and
Kennard are still reaping rewards. He sold
some books at the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches convention in San Antonio
in April. His first official book signing, at the
request of the players, was last month at Kennard. He’s also had a book signing in Huntsville and plans to come to Bryan-College Station.
Myers has been Carter’s best salesman.
He’s working on his third case of books. *
Carter and Kennard weren’t through after
beating Krum. Kennard beat Friendswood 6449 for the Class B title in 1968, then won the
Class A title in 1970 with a 72-64 victory over
Clarendon.
Carter had a Hall of Fame-type career. His
teams were 903-241. He coached for seven
seasons at McLennan Community College.
In 1980, McLennan defeated Kilgore 169-165
in the highest-scoring game in the history of
basketball. He was an assistant at Oklahoma
for two seasons and then took Madisonville
to the playoffs 16 times, including being the
3A state runner-up in 1995. No matter where
Carter coached, his teams were pressing and
running. He substituted five at a time, seemingly every 50 seconds or so. He also would
kick the bleacher behind him with his boots
if something didn’t go the way he thought it
should.
Every few seasons, Madisonville gladly
replaced the bleacher behind the personable
Carter. Now, he’s killing more trees, but for an
even better cause.
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1st Team
7’0”
6’4”
6’8”
6’1”
6’5”
Isaiah Austin
Marcus Smart
Julius Randle
J’Mychal Reese
Andrew Harrison
6th Team
2012
Flower Mound Marcus
2012
Plano Prestonwood Christian 2013
Bryan
2012
Fort Bend Travis
2013
6’3” Christian Sanders
6’10” Leonard Allen
6’5” E.J Reed
6’4” Delvin Dickerson
6’2” Travis Williams Houston St. Thomas
2012
Round Rock
2013
Mesquite 2012
Houston Westbury Christian 2012
Fort Worth Arlington Heights 2012
2nd Team
6’10” Cameron Ridley
6’9” Shaquille Cleare
6’4” Rasheed Sulaimon
6’5” Keith Frazier
6’3” L.J. Rose
Fort Bend Bush
Houston The Village School
Houston Strake Jesuit
Irving Houston Westbury Christian
7th Team
2012
2012
2012
2013
2012
6’9”
6’8”
6’5”
6’5”
5’10”
Chad Rykhoek
Maurice Letcher-EllisHouston Yates
Trey Guidry
Houston St. Pius
Damseon Dotson Houston Yates
Shannon Lilly
Dallas Kimball
3rd Team
6’8” Chris Washburn
6’9” Zach Peters
6’5” Aaron Harrison
6’2” Charles Hill Jr.
5’10” Phil Forte
8th Team
South Grand Prairie
2012
Plano Prestonwood Christian 2012
Fort Bend Travis
2013
Fort Worth Trimble Tech
2012
Flower Mound Marcus
2012
6’8” 6’9”
6’6”
6’5”
6’0”
Aaron Durley
Jeremy King
Zach LeDay
Clyde Santee
D.J. Griggs
Fort Bend Bush
Houston St. Thomas
Dallas Skyline
Houston Yates
Freeport Brazosport
4th Team
6’10” Prince Ibeh
6’7” Derrick Griffin
6’4” Matt Jones
6’3” Niem Stevenson
6’2” Jason Mason
Garland Naaman Forest
Rosenberg Terry
DeSoto
Carrollton Ranchview
Ennis
Kendall Harris
Jordan Mickey
Kyle Wilson
Tyrone Swoopes
David Allen
Richardson Berkner
Richardson Berkner
Fort Worth Dunbar
Whitewright
Dallas Highland Park
2012
2012
2012
2012
2012
9th Team
2012
2013
2013
2012
2012
6’8”
6’7”
6’3”
6’5”
5’8”
5th Team
6’2”
6’7”
6’7”
6’5”
6’1”
2012
2012
2012
2012
2012
Nick Banyard
Derail Green Jelon Hornbeak
Clarke Overlander
Trey Pinkney
Flower Mound Marcus
Houston Klein Forest
Argyle
Katy Seven Lakes
2012
2012
2012
2012
2012
10th Team
2013
2013
2013
2013
2012
6’9”
6’8”
6’5”
6’2”
6’1”
Connor Lammert
Randy White
Daniel House
Charles Drew
Ryan Bowie
San Antonio Churchill
Frisco High
Fort Bend Hightower
Azle
Lewisville 2012
2012
2012
2012
2012
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Flower Mound Marcus—The Marauders were named an overwhelming state favorite after last year’s title run.
Katy Seven Lakes—Spartans return four starters and 10 seniors to a regional semifinalist that will battle to reach Austin.
Fort Bend Travis—Tigers advanced to the regional final and should again be among the best if it survives one tough district.
Fort Bend Bush—See what we mean about this district? University of Texas commit Cameron Ridley leads the charge.
DeSoto—Eagles rolled to the regional final against Garland Lakeview and as always will be dangerous despite graduating three starters.
San Antonio Churchill—Chargers return nine players including two-time all-region Scott Mammel.
Houston Strake Jesuit—Talented district MVP Rasheed Sulaimon is back to guide a 26-4/13-1 powerhouse.
Richardson Berkner—There is so much young junior talent on Rod Wright’s team it is ridiculous.
North Crowley—It would be foolish to bet against the tradition of Tommy Brakel’s talented Panthers.
The Woodlands—Highlanders reached the regional semis against Garland Lakeview and return newcomer of the year Garrett Colonna.
DISTRICT 1-5A
EL PASO MONTWOOD RAMS—Coach: Tony Harper. 201011: 25-7/14-2.
NAMES: 5-9 Sr. Andrew Ramirez; 5-11 Jr. Anthony Davis; 5-11
Jr. Chris Gamboa; 5-6 Jr. Ruben Lopez; 6-9 Sr. Joey Martinez.
GAME: It was more like old times as Montwood advanced
to the area round against Arlington Bowie one year after
missing the post-season.
EL PASO AMERICAS TRAILBLAZERS—Coach: Michael
Brooks (205-137). 2010-11: 26-7/14-2.
NAMES: 5-11 Sr. Adam Tinoco; 6-4 Sr. Adrian Infante;
5-10 Sr. Angelo Cigarroa; 6-1 Sr. Deshawn Washington; 6-2 Sr. Damon Huhta; 6-1 Sr. Emerson Ramirez.
GAME: Americas advanced to the area round against North
Crowley but must replace El Paso Times player of the year
Tevin Caldwell.
EL PASO FRANKLIN COUGARS—Coach: Carl Bailey. 201011: 26-9/11-5.
NAMES: 5-8 Sr. Ace Vargas; 6-0 Sr. John Bohle; 6-1 Jr. Renato Torres; 6-1 Sr. Felix Obi.
GAME: Franklin advanced to the regional quarterfinals
against North Crowley. The Cougars will need to replenish,
though, following the graduation of nine seniors.
EL PASO EASTWOOD TROOPERS—Coach: Gary Pippen.
2010-11: 25-9/11-5.
NAMES: Jr. Richie Esparza; Sr. Sam Sanchez; Jr. Miguel Perez;
Jr. Adrian Hernandez; Jr. Tony Ruvalcalba; Sr. James Shukitt.
GAME: Eastwood advanced to bi-district against Lubbock
Coronado for the second consecutive season. The Troopers
finished at 11-5 in league play also for the second consecutive year but must now find replacements for eight graduated seniors.
EL PASO HANKS KNIGHTS—Coach: Manny Flores. 2010-11:
8-21/2-14.
NAMES: 5-7 Soph. Carlos Delgado; 5-9 Jr. Josh Velasquez; 6-1 Sr. Danny Ortega; 6-2 Sr. Damon Burkett;
5-10 Sr. Christian Velasquez; 5-8 Sr. Andrew Marquez;
6-3 Sr. Aaron Castellanos; 5-10 Jr. Sean McGinnis; 5-10
Soph. Andy Arias; 5-9 Sr. Eric Rodriguez; 6-2 Sr. Charlie Ochoa; 6-4 Jr. Chris Thummel; 6-3 Sr. Joe Villa.
GAME: Hanks missed the post-season and slid to 2-14 in
district one year after fashioning a 10-6 league mark. It was
a very young Knights team that took the court, though, one
that did not include any seniors on the roster. Look for a
more experienced and game-tested club this year.
EL PASO CORONADO THUNDERBIRDS—Coach: Peter Morales. 2010-11: 18-11/8-8.
NAMES: 6-5 Sr. Paul Pounds; 5-11 Sr. Alan Garrido; 6-1 Jr.
Mat Viramontes; 6-3 Sr. George Chidiac; 5-9 Sr. Will Wakefield; 6-2 Sr. Cory Fruithandler; 6-2 Sr. Aaron Lopez; 6-2 Sr.
Ethan Reiter.
GAME: Coach Morales moves over from Socorro to take
over a program that improved by five games in district play.
EL PASO SOCORRO BULLDOGS—Coach: Tom Gamboa.
2010-11: 13-17/5-11.
NAMES: 5-7 Sr. Ramon Celis-Sanchez; 5-7 Sr. Victor
Ramirez; 6-2 Sr. Robert Pena; 5-9 Sr. Alexis Luna; 6-1 Sr.
Jose Melendez; 6-2 Sr. Elias Rubio; 6-3 Sr. Julian Saucedo.
GAME: Socorro improved from a winless district season
to notch five victories and also welcomes Coach Gamboa.
EL PASO EL DORADO AZTECS—Coach: Raul Lopez. 201011: 10-18/3-13.
NAMES: 6-1 Jr. Rene Esparza.
GAME: El Dorado missed the playoffs after advancing the
previous year and among the team’s graduated losses is
dynamic football/basketball talent M.J. McFarland.
EL PASO BEL AIR HIGHLANDERS—Coach: Rob Dibler. 201011: 12-16/4-12.
NAMES: 5-11 Sr. Ralph Medina; 5-6 Sr. Andre Frigyes; 6-1
Jr. Isaiah Gallegos.
GAME: Bel Air went 4-12 in league play for the second
consecutive year. Highlanders graduated a whopping 11
seniors from the roster and will be much younger this year.
DISTRICT 2-5A
LUBBOCK CORONADO MUSTANGS—Coach: Randy Dean.
2010-11: 15-16/5-3.
NAMES: 5-11 Sr. Craig Grossman; 6-3 Jr. Tyler Thorne, 10.7
ppg.; Sr. Stephen Hazuka; 6-0 Jr. Christian O’Neal, 9 ppg.
GAME: Coronado advanced to the regional quarterfinals
against Arlington Bowie despite losing most of the starting lineup the previous year. There are plenty of weapons
to build around this year, including Avalanche-Journal allSouth Plains first team pick O’Neal as well as second teamers Thorne and Grossman. O’Neal was also the district
newcomer of the year.
AMARILLO SANDIES—Coach: Jason Pillion. 2010-11: 2110/6-2.
NAMES: 6-2 Sr. Jacob Dawson, 7 ppg., 2.5 apg.; 6-0 Sr. Ashton Tillman, 8 ppg., 3.5 rpg.; 6-0 Sr. Luke Gossett, 4.5 ppg.;
6-0 Jr. Gabe Rodriguez, 5 ppg.; 6-2 Sr. Keeler Dunavin, 4
ppg., 3.5 rpg.
GAME: Amarillo advanced to bi-district against El Paso
Franklin. Sandies return 11 players to the roster and will
again be strong. Team will lack size inside and must rebound as a group. This is a very perimeter heavy club that
needs to utilize its ability to pass the ball and hit shots.
Dawson was first team all-district while Tillman was on the
second team.
AMARILLO TASCOSA REBELS—Coach: Steve Jackson. 201011: 15-13/5-3.
NAMES: Sr. Demeco Blue; Sr. Rashondric Sheppard; 5-11 Sr.
Lamar Britton; 6-7 Sr. Jim Ausbie; 6-2 Jr. Avery Elkins; 6-2
Sr. Francis Aguirre.
GAME: Tascosa advanced to bi-district against El Paso
Americas and welcomes a new coaching staff and inherits
first team all-district performers Blue and Britton.
LUBBOCK HIGH WESTERNERS—Coach: Jesus Arenas Jr (1414). 2010-11: 14-14/1-7.
NAMES: 6-0 Sr. Isaac Rodriguez, 9.6 ppg., 2.7 rpg., 1.6 apg.;
6-0 Jr. Braden Frullo, 1.3 ppg., 1 rpg.; John Frullo.
GAME: The Westerners will field a quick but inexperienced
team paced by second team Avalanche-Journal all-South
Plains performer Rodriguez.
LUBBOCK MONTEREY PLAINSMEN—Coach: David Chapman. 2010-11: 19-13/3-5.
GAME: Monterey advanced to bi-district against El Paso
Montwood but graduated a wealth of all-district seniors
including Luke Davis, Alex Harrison and Aaron Garza.
DISTRICT 3-5A
ODESSA PERMIAN PANTHERS—Coach: Danny Wright.
2010-11: 4-16/3-9.
NAMES: 6-0 Jr. Jorrion Wilson; 5-11 Sr. Dominique Krumnow; 5-11 Sr. Devin Stricklin; 5-10 Sr. Kristopher Miller; 6-2
Jr. Juwan McGee; 6-4 Jr. Keouvion McCalop; 6-2 Jr. Shawn
Pierce.
GAME: Permian will vie for a district title this year after failing to make the playoffs last season. Watch for first team
all-district Stricklin to have a huge senior season with help
from second teamers Wilson and Krumnow.
SAN ANGELO CENTRAL BOBCATS—Coach: Jaime Boswell.
2010-11: 16-15/4-8.
NAMES: 6-3 Sr. Reggie Sutton, 19.4 ppg.; 5-6 Jr. Adrian Neira; 6-3 Sr. Deon Morgan; 6-0 Sr. Hunter Kinyon; 6-0 Soph.
Chase Mason; 6-5 Soph. Brock Barger; 5-6 Jr. Kevann Coney; Jr. Rey Pedersen; Jr. Zach Whitlock; Jr. Justin Saddler.
GAME: Sutton is one of the most impressive players in West
Texas and a first team all-district pick leading the team in
his senior season. Also watch for second teamers Morgan
and Neira to come up big with help from honorable mention nods Coney, Pedersen, Whitlock, Saddler and Mason.
MIDLAND BULLDOGS—Coach: Justin Hardin. 2010-11: 1912/10-2.
NAMES: 6-4 Sr. Harley Davis; 6-3 Sr.T.J. Brown; 6-2 Sr. Donovan Lee; 5-10 Sr. Jacolby Jeffries; 6-2 Sr. Brandon Wright;
6-1 Soph. Mazele Justice; 6-2 Sr. Stevie Rhodes; 6-1 Sr. Sean
Matchus.
GAME: Midland advanced to bi-district against Arlington
Martin. Bulldogs must replace graduated district MVP and
team captain Mercedes Lane and will attempt to do so with
first team all-district Brown.
ABILENE COOPER COUGARS—Coach: Marc Case (389164). 2010-11: 13-18/7-5.
NAMES: 6-0 Sr. Derrick Randle, 14.7 ppg., 5.7 rpg., 3.8 apg.;
5-10 Jr. Dante Lowry, 8.6 ppg., 4.8 rpg., 4.9 apg.; 6-5 Sr. Darrell Brown, 10.8 ppg., 9.3 rpg.; 6-4 Sr. Kristian Brown, 2.7
ppg., 2.7 rpg., 1.2 apg.; 6-5 Sr. Quelan Lancaster, 3.4 ppg.,
4.8 rpg.; 6-2 Soph. Lorenzo Joe.
GAME: Cooper advanced to bi-district against Arlington
Bowie. Cougars return three starters and seven lettermen,
including first team Reporter-News Super Team Randle and
second teamers Lowry and Darrell Brown. Lowry was district newcomer of the year while Randle and Brown were
first team all-district. There is a nice blend of youth and
experience and good overall size.
MIDLAND LEE REBELS—Coach: Mark Coffman. 2010-11:
13-16/6-6.
NAMES: 6-3 Jr. Tray Collins; 5-9 Sr. Ray Douglas.
GAME: Lee advanced to bi-district against North Crowley
and looks to replace a whopping 11 graduated seniors from
the roster. Collins will lead the Rebels following a second
team all-district season.
ODESSA BRONCHOS—Coach: James Johnson. 2010-11:
18-12/10-2.
NAMES: 6-4 Sr. Brian Brewster; Jr. Aaron McMaryion.
GAME: Odessa advanced to bi-district against Arlington, in
the process turning around a 3-15 district record from the
previous year. McMaryion was named district defensive
player of the year.
ABILENE EAGLES—Coach: Brian Woodard. 2010-11:
4-25/2-10.
NAMES: 6-1 Sr. Terrell Savala; Jr. Nate Estrada; 5-11 Sr. Antonio Estrada, 9.4 ppg.
GAME: Antonio Estrada was a second team Reporter-News
Super Team and first team all-district pick and among his
scoring prowess shot a hot 44 percent from three point
range.
DISTRICT 4-5A
NORTH CROWLEY PANTHERS—Coach: Tommy Brakel (38768). 2010-11: 31-6/14-0.
NAMES: 5-10 Sr. Taylor Luster, 5.4 ppg., 1.7 rpg.; 6-4 Sr.
Braxton Reeves, 8.2 ppg., 2.6 rpg.; 6-2 Sr. Calvin Ward, 5.4
ppg., 3.3 rpg.; 6-2 Sr. Jalen President, 2.8 ppg., 1.9 rpg.; 6-6
Sr. Quinton Moncrief, 2.4 ppg., 1.6 rpg.
GAME: North Crowley advanced to the regional semifinals
against Flower Mound Marcus. Panthers graduated a senior class that saw the program go 135-18 with four consecutive undefeated district titles, four consecutive regional tournament appearances and a state championship in
the 2007-08 season. This is a program built on tradition and
consistency and this year’s team wants to prove it is worthy
of carrying the torch. Panthers need to replace graduated
district MVP Andrew Guillory and three other first team alldistrict seniors and will call on first team all-district Reeves
as well as second teamers Ward and Luster.
ARLINGTON MARTIN WARRIORS—Coach: Jeff Plemons.
2010-11: 17-14/8-6.
NAMES: 6-4 Sr. Myles Johnson; 5-8 Sr. Cameron Ashton; 6-0
Sr. RJ Salter; 5-10 Sr. Austin Durham; 6-5 Sr. Devonte Fields.
GAME: Martin advanced to the area round against Lubbock Coronado and welcomes back first team all-district
Johnson to a program that believes it has now turned the
corner and established itself as a team to be regarded as
playoff-worthy.
ARLINGTON LAMAR VIKINGS—Coach: Zachary Burks.
2010-11: 18-14/7-7.
NAMES: Jr. Kordell Eilts.
GAME: Vikings lose valuable 6-8 height with the graduation of Cannen Cunningham but return quality youth in cosophomore of the year Eilts.
FORT WORTH PASCHAL PANTHERS—Coach: Ed King. 201011: 10-20/3-11.
NAMES: 5-10 Sr. Ryan Fees; 6-1 Sr. Luke Myers; 5-11 Sr.
McKinley Love; 5-9 Sr. Cameron Stanfill; 6-5 Sr. Scott Smith;
6-0 Jr. John Ray; 6-6 Sr. Ben Dierker; 6-3 Sr. Adam Ruffu; 6-9
Sr. Trey Watts.
GAME: Panthers return some talent as well as strong numbers. Watts, Dierker and Smith also bring some height going from 6-5 to 6-9. Fees placed on the second team alldistrict squad.
ARLINGTON BOWIE VOLUNTEERS—Coach: Allen Gratts.
2010-11: 24-11/10-4.
NAMES: Jr. Jeremy Senglin.
GAME: Bowie advanced to the regional semifinals for the
second consecutive year, this time against Cedar Hill, and
as always will be a difficult out. Watch for co-sophomore
of the year Senglin to take on a heightened role as the only
underclassman on last year’s varsity roster that was basically wiped out by graduation.
ARLINGTON COLTS—Coach: David Clyde. 2010-11: 2511/10-4.
NAMES: 5-5 Sr. Brandon Bell; 6-3 Jr. Wynston Canterbury;
6-1 Jr. Devawn Anderson; Sr. Tim Ochola; 6-5 Jr. Gustavo
Alvarado.
GAME: Arlington was another team out of this district that
caught fire and reached the area round against El Paso
Franklin. Colts will be needing to find some of the returnees to take up the slack for graduated all-district performers Zach Nelson and Sheldon Bailey.
ARLINGTON SAM HOUSTON TEXANS—Coach: Donte Wilson. 2010-11: 3-25/0-14.
NAMES: Soph. Wendale Washington.
GAME: Sam Houston missed the playoffs after advancing
the previous year. There is young talent on board with conewcomer of the year Washington.
WEATHERFORD KANGAROOS—Coach: Terry Ferguson
(228-265). 2010-11: 12-17/4-10.
NAMES: Sr. Micah Blanton; 5-11 Sr. Josh Cox; 6-4 Sr. Nick
Farmer.
GAME: Kangaroos graduated a first team all-district talent
in Shawn Houlihan and will turn to second team all-district
Cox for extra production with help from all-Parker County
honorable mention Blanton.
DISTRICT 5-5A
DUNCANVILLE PANTHERS—Coach: Eric McDade. 2010-11:
26-7/12-2.
NAMES: 6-3 Sr. Keric Wynn; 6-0 Soph. Davontae Bailey.
GAME: Duncanville advanced to the area round against
Flower Mound Marcus for the second consecutive season.
The Panthers were racked by graduation with nine of last
year’s 11 varsity players moving on. Still, expect this team
to be knocking on the district title door in February with
young talent ready to surface.
CEDAR HILL LONGHORNS—Coach: Tim Thomas (308-103).
2010-11: 33-4/13-1.
NAMES: Sr. Zeldric King.
GAME: Cedar Hill advanced to the regional final against
Flower Mound Marcus. Longhorns will be seeking to replace graduated and decorated senior Thomas Gipson and
will dial the number of first team all-district King.
SOUTH GRAND PRAIRIE WARRIORS—Coach: Brandon
Bennett (38-23). 2010-11: 23-9/10-4.
NAMES: 5-11 Sr. Javon Austin, 6 ppg., 2 apg.; 6-4 Sr. Tyler
Jacobs, 7 ppg., 3 rpg.; 6-8 Sr. Chris Washburn, 14 ppg., 8
rpg.; 6-2 Sr. Jaryn Johnson, 5 ppg., 2 rpg.; 6-2 Jr. Ben Emelogu, 4 ppg., 2 rpg.
GAME: South Grand Prairie advanced to bi-district against
Colleyville Heritage. Warriors return three starters and will
also have a group of sophomores and freshmen that gained
key experience last season. Washburn was first team alldistrict.
MANSFIELD TIMBERVIEW WOLVES—Coach: Duane Gregory. 2010-11: 16-16/6-8.
NAMES: 6-2 Sr. Brandon Pye, 18 ppg., 3 apg.; 6-8 Sr. McWisdom Badejo; 6-2 Jr. Jaylan Barnes.
GAME: Timberview returns some solid pieces from last
year’s squad and has some talented sub-varsity players
looking to make the jump to the varsity level. This combination should make the Wolves very competitive in this rugged district. Barnes was co-sophomore of the year while
Pye was first team all-district.
MANSFIELD LEGACY BRONCOS—Coach: Marchie Murdock
(89-45). 2010-11: 19-13/9-5.
NAMES: 6-2 Jr. Marchie Murdock, Jr.
GAME: Legacy advanced to bi-district against Richland and
returns a number of weapons to compete at the top of this
district. Murdock was co-sophomore of the year and one
to watch.
MANSFIELD TIGERS—Coach: Richie Alfred (407-307).
2010-11: 11-18/3-11.
GAME: Mansfield failed to make the playoffs after advancing the previous year.
MIDLOTHIAN PANTHERS—Coach: Glenn Hartson (197178). 2010-11: 4-23/2-12.
GAME: Panthers will need to replace graduated first team
all-district Derrick Agbaraji.
GRAND PRAIRIE GOPHERS—Coach: Tom Inman. 2010-11:
5-22/1-13.
NAMES: 5-7 Jr. Marcus Mathieu; 6-7 Sr. Kelvin Downs; 5-7
Sr. Jalen Bennings.
GAME: Gophers had a rough season but still showed improvement over the previous year in Coach Inman’s debut
in leading the team.
DISTRICT 6-5A
RICHLAND REBELS—Coach: Richard Bacon. 2010-11: 246/15-1.
NAMES: 6-6 Sr. Kris Brown; 6-5 Sr. Troy Ward; Jr. Leyton
Hammonds.
GAME: Richland advanced to the area round against Lewisville. Hammonds will lead this district favorite after being
named newcomer of the year while Brown was first team
all-district.
COLLEYVILLE HERITAGE PANTHERS—Coach: Stephen Hamrick (55-40). 2010-11: 28-8/14-2.
NAMES: Jr. Colten Gober; Sr. Alberto Ortiz; Sr. Nash Nelson;
Sr. Thomas Brandsma.
GAME: Heritage advanced to the regional quarterfinals
against Cedar Hill and welcomes a new coaching staff.
Gober was named to the first team all-district roster as
a freshman and is a main reason this team is one of the
league favorites.
HURST L.D. BELL BLUE RAIDERS—Coach: Willie Henderson.
2010-11: 11-22/8-8.
NAMES: 5-9 Sr. Derrick Applon; 5-10 Jr. Garrett Hammonds;
6-5 Jr. Marcus Dixon; 6-2 Jr. Sydney Daley.
GAME: Bell advanced to bi-district against Cedar Hill. Three
starters (all started as sophomores) and six lettermen return for a team trying to make the playoffs for the fifth consecutive season. Watch for second team all-district Daley.
IRVING TIGERS—Coach: Steven Perry. 2010-11: 20-13/12-4.
NAMES: 6-5 Jr. Keith Frazier.
GAME: Irving advanced to bi-district against Duncanville
and has one of the state’s up-and-coming best in Frazier,
the district offensive player of the year.
IRVING MACARTHUR CARDINALS—Coach: Toby Martin.
2010-11: 14-17/7-9.
NAMES: 6-5 Jr. Tavarius Shine, 12 ppg., 7.4 rpg. 1.9 bpg.; 6-3
Sr. Jamoree Green, 6.9 ppg., 4 rpg.; 6-0 Sr. Jordan Woods, 5
ppg.; 6-1 Sr. Devonte Willis.
GAME: MacArthur finished fifth last year in a nine-team
district and only lose two players. Experience should be key
to a stronger finish. Shine was voted first team all-district
as a sophomore.
GRAPEVINE MUSTANGS—Coach: Kevin Starnes (55-35).
2010-11: 9-23/5-11.
NAMES: 6-10 Sr. Jared Lowe, 9.2 ppg., 5.4 rpg., 2.5 bpg.; 6-4
Sr. Trevor Tellin, 1.4 rpg.; 6-3 Jr. Alex Greisen, 3.4 ppg., 2.8
rpg.; 5-10 Jr. Kaleb Castro, 3.9 ppg., 3 apg.
GAME: Grapevine will be young with only four returning
lettermen on the roster and with a new coach in Kevin
Starnes. Team is built around speed and toughness with
great team leadership. Post Lowe will be the centerpiece
to the success of the team. He has progressed greatly over
the last three years and is ready to take over as the dominant post presence in the district. With a high pressure,
uptempo style of play, the Mustangs are gearing towards a
successful season with the new coaching staff.
EULESS TRINITY TROJANS—Coach: Mark Villines. 2010-11:
15-17/6-10.
NAMES: 6-1 Jr. Mike Udume, 10 ppg.; 6-2 Soph. Adrian
Wong; 6-7 Soph. Myles Turner; 6-1 Jr. Maurice White.
GAME: Trinity needs to replace nine seniors. Team will be
very young and inexperienced, but will have a ton of potential for the next few years.There is a good crop of incoming
sophomores and juniors.
IRVING NIMITZ VIKINGS—Coach: Joel Donalson. 2010-11:
9-23/4-12.
NAMES: 5-6 Sr. Josh Moore, 8.4 ppg., 5 apg., 3 spg.; 6-5 Sr.
Tre Baldwin, 22 ppg., 6 rpg., 4 apg., 2 spg.; 6-2 Sr. Brant Adkins, 6.5 ppg., 2.1 rpg.; 6-5 Jr. Blake Trigg, 7.1 ppg., 3.4 rpg.;
6-2 Jr. Terrence Gray, 6.1 ppg., 4.2 rpg., 1.1 spg.
GAME: Nimitz has gotten to the point where the team is
competitive, but Coach Stroy believes this year is when the
team learns how to win.
HALTOM BUFFALOS—Coach: Cornelius Mitchell. 2010-11:
6-19/2-14.
NAMES: 6-2 Jr. Shaqui Burden, 9 ppg., 4 rpg.; 5-8 Jr. Cole
Edwards; 6-3 Sr. Deonte Thomas; 5-8 Jr. Jacob Cardona.
GAME: Haltom will have very few seniors and a big junior class is expected to lead the team. Five of the juniors
earned varsity letters and will be asked to make a bigger
contribution as seniors.
DISTRICT 7-5A
COPPELL COWBOYS—Coach: Brad Chasteen (504-270).
2010-11: 28-7/13-1.
NAMES: 6-4 Sr. Austin Mankin; 6-6 Sr. Jett Raines; 6-0 Sr.
Warren Oishi.
GAME: Coppell advanced to the area round against Colleyville Heritage. Cowboys should set the pace in this district behind district co-MVP Raines and second team alldistrict Oishi.
KELLER CENTRAL CHARGERS—Coach: Kit Pehl (103-118).
2010-11: 17-16/6-8.
NAMES: 6-8 Sr. Schuyler Ferris, 10 ppg.; 6-1 Sr. Warren
Sledge, 9.2 ppg., 2.4 rpg., 5.3 apg., 1.2 spg.; 6-9 Sr. Joel Bolomboy, 9.9 ppg., 8.5 rpg., 1.1 bpg.; 6-3 Sr. Joel Engulu, 6.9
ppg., 4.4 rpg.
GAME: Central returns five players who played significant
roles last year. Bolomboy and Sledge were first team alldistrict talents while Engulu and Ferris notched honorable
mention recognition. Chargers also have three juniors who
as sophomores saw playing time at the varsity level which
provides the team with eight players with varsity experience.
SOUTHLAKE CARROLL DRAGONS—Coach: Jon Youngblood
(407-257). 2010-11: 19-13/9-5.
NAMES: 5-9 Sr. Max Berman; 5-11 Jr. Ray Crockett; 6-1 Sr.
Clay Youngblood; 6-9 Jr. Brett Jolly; 5-10 Sr. Corey Kemp.
GAME: Carroll advanced to bi-district against Plano West.
After losing a core group of seniors, Dragons will have a
group that will look completely different, but will definitely
compete. Guard play should be solid with Berman, Crockett, Youngblood and Kemp returning. Jolly at post could
have a breakout year. Crockett was sophomore of the year
while Berman and Jolly were first team all-district
JUSTIN NORTHWEST TEXANS—Coach: Mike Hatch (450250). 2010-11: 24-11/8-6.
NAMES: 6-0 Sr. Parrish Smith, 8.9 ppg.; 6-0 Sr. Peri James,
5A
8.3 ppg., 3.8 rpg., 5.1 apg.; 6-6 Jr. Todd
Christensen, 7.7 ppg., 8.3 rpg.; 6-1 Sr. Orlando Byrd, 4.1 ppg.
GAME: Texans return seven lettermen
to a team that will be solid on defense
and has plenty of athleticism. James garnered first team all-district recognition
while Smith was on the second team.
Jordan Mickey
DENTON GUYER WILDCATS—Coach: Richardson Berkner
Trey Watts. 2010-11: 8-20/2-12.
NAMES: 5-10 Sr. Zach Willard; 6-5 Jr. Justin Griffin; 6-7 Sr.
Andrew William; 6-0 Soph. Miles Crawford; 6-5 Soph. Josh
Jordan.
GAME: Wildcats possess good height. This is a young team
that will need to improve quickly to compete in this 5A
district.
KELLER FOSSIL RIDGE PANTHERS—Coach: Zack Myers.
2010-11: 19-13/8-6.
NAMES: 6-5 Sr. Brandon Conley; 6-2 Sr. Nate Jackson; 5-5
Sr. Jordan Scheidegger; 6-0 Sr. Ja’vonte Dansby; 5-10 Sr.
Thai Ho; 6-1 Soph. Ryan Parker; 6-3 Sr. Aaron Curry.
GAME: Fossil Ridge advanced to bi-district against Flower
Mound Marcus and will call on second team all-district
Conley for more success.
KELLER INDIANS—Coach: Randall Durant. 2010-11: 189/10-4.
NAMES: 6-1 Sr. Kenny Ferguson; 6-2 Jr. Mike Opolski.
GAME: Keller advanced to bi-district against Lewisville but
graduated co-offensive MVPs Julian Edmonson and Andy
Opolski.
SAGINAW ROUGH RIDERS—Coach: Brent A. Craft. 201011: 4-28/0-14.
NAMES: 6-2 Sr. Chasten McBride; 6-2 Sr. Eddie Nuno; 6-3
Sr. Chandler St. Clair; 5-8 Jr. Dominique Johnson; 6-2 Soph.
Tyler Flores.
GAME: Saginaw slid last year to a winless district campaign
but should be more experienced as only three seniors
graduated.
DISTRICT 8-5A
FLOWER MOUND MARCUS MARAUDERS—Coach: Danny
Henderson (646-159). 2010-11: 39-1/14-0.
NAMES: 6-3 Sr. Marcus Smart, 15 ppg., 8.9 rpg., 5 apg.;
5-11 Sr. Phil Forte, 17 ppg., 3 apg.; 5-11 Sr. A.J. Luckey, 8
ppg., 3 apg.; 6-8 Sr. Nick Banyard, 9 ppg., 6 rpg.; 6-8 Sr. John
Malone, 2 ppg., 2 rpg.
GAME: Tex Preps Basketball cover sensation Smart is back
along with mainstays Forte and Luckey to help the Marauders defend a Class 5A state championship won over
Garland Lakeview in thrilling fashion, 40-38. Smart’s allaround excellence is complimented by the marksmanship
of Forte, who drained 141 three-pointers at a 48.6 percent
clip. Smart and Forte were district co-MVPs. Luckey and
Banyard were second team all-district This team will understandably have a big target on its back and will have to
work harder and execute even better than last year. Still,
Marcus rates as the odds-on favorite to make a successful
state title defense.
PLANO WEST WOLVES—Coach: Anthony J. Morgan (344129). 2010-11: 25-10/9-5.
NAMES: 6-6 Soph. Jackson Forbes; 6-8 Sr. Holt Harmon; 6-3
Jr. AJ Lozano; 5-10 Sr. Kendall Britton; 5-10 Sr. Brett Williams; 5-10 Jr. Tim Okposin; 6-4 Sr. Brandon Allums.
GAME: Plano West advanced to the area round against Cedar Hill and ushers in a new era with newcomer of the year
Forbes ready to lead. Wolves will miss the 6-11 height of
graduated all-district performer Geoffrey Groselle. Watch
for newcomer of the year Forbes to play like a million dollars. Harmon was a second team all-district pick while Britton was honorable mention.
LEWISVILLE FIGHTING FARMERS—Coach: Gary Collier.
2010-11: 24-11/9-5.
NAMES: 6-2 Sr. Ryan Bowie; 6-3 Sr. Ray Dorsey; 6-0 Sr. Nick
Post; 5-6 Sr. Deleon McKee; 6-2 Jr. Carl Lee; 6-0 Sr. Cameron
King; 6-6 Sr. Malcolm Brown.
GAME: Lewisville advanced to the regional quarterfinals
against district rival Flower Mound Marcus. Farmers also
welcome Coach Collier from Fort Worth Arlington Heights
and will be tough in his first season with the return of first
team all-district stars Bowie and Dorsey.
PLANO EAST PANTHERS—Coach: Doug Bleadorn. 2010-11:
9-20/1-13.
NAMES: 6-3 Soph. Bola Alade; 5-9 Jr. Marcus Mathieu; 6-1
Jr. Chris Compass; 6-3 Jr. Keywan Robinson; 6-2 Sr. Kylon
Higgins; 6-5 Sr. Caleb Evans; 6-6 Jr. Sawyer Kipp.
Keenan Evans
Richardson Berkner
Kendal Harris
Richardson Berkner
Nicholas Kanu
Richardson Berkner
GAME: The Panthers will count on honorable mention alldistrict picks Alade, Mathieu and Kipp to provide the spark.
PLANO WILDCATS—Coach: Phil Parlin (47-44). 2010-11:
21-12/8-6.
NAMES: 6-0 Sr. Malcolm Mann; 5-11 Sr. Austin Mitchell;
6-5 Sr. Dwayne Hicks; 6-2 Sr. Xavier Harbert; 5-9 Jr. Tim
Singleton; 6-2 Sr. Kevin Nelson; 6-6 Sr. Shawn James; 6-4
Sr. Travis Warman.
GAME: Plano advanced to bi-district against Coppell and
looks to duplicate the post-season feat. Mitchell was second team all-district and will lead the team.
FLOWER MOUND JAGUARS—Coach: Charles Freet (374281). 2010-11: 13-20/2-12.
NAMES: 5-10 Jr. Ryan Reibly; 6-4 Jr. Austin Freet, 5 ppg.,
3.5 rpg.; 5-10 Jr. Wes Hill, 3 ppg.; 6-5 Sr. Brett Bell, 2 ppg.,
3.5 rpg.; 6-1 Sr. Taylor Johnson; 6-2 Sr. Kade Kager, 4 ppg.
GAME: This is a team that will be able to shoot the ball
well. Keys will be defense and rebounding to get back to
the playoffs. Last season was the first in the previous six
years the team did not reach the post-season.
ALLEN EAGLES—Coach: Steve Specht. 2010-11: 21-13/5-9.
NAMES: 6-4 Sr. Tyler Shrum; 6-1 Sr. Jacob Rothbauer; 5-10
Sr. Tony Adams; 6-2 Sr. Quran Washington; 6-4 Sr. CT Anyiam; 6-0 Sr. Cole Srader; 6-6 Sr. Darrius Parker; 6-3 Sr. Cortland Tolbert.
GAME: Allen missed the playoffs after reaching the previous season. Parker and Rothbauer return after honorable
mention all-district campaigns.
LEWISVILLE HEBRON HAWKS—Coach: Mark Bishop. 201011: 20-11/8-6.
NAMES: 6-4 Sr. Drew Nelson; 6-1 Sr. Kiante Griffin.
GAME: Hawks will be challenged in this district and also
must replace first team all-district Kameron Curl.
DISTRICT 9-5A
RICHARDSON BERKNER RAMS—Coach: Rod Wright. 201011: 26-9/13-1.
NAMES: 5-11 Sr. Xavier Thomas, 12 ppg.; 6-3 Jr. Kendal
Harris, 13 ppg., 6 rpg., 4 apg.; 6-8 Jr. Jordan Mickey, 12
ppg., 13.3 rpg.; 6-5 Jr. Soma Edo, 11 ppg., 6 rpg.; 6-1 Soph.
Keenan Evans.
GAME: Berkner advanced to bi-district against Garland
Naaman Forest with talented underclassmen. Rams have
good quicks, good size and good balance. Four starters
return along with most of the bench in what should be a
fun year. Mickey led the Metroplex in rebounding for the
second year and was district MVP as a sophomore. Harris
was co-defensive player of the year and joined Thomas and
Mickey on the first team all-district roster.
DALLAS JESUIT RANGERS—Coach: Chris Hill. 2010-11: 1815/11-3.
NAMES: 6-5 Jr. David Lacey.
GAME: Jesuit advanced to the area round against Killeen
Harker Heights but graduated a pair of all-district seniors in
Brian Wetzel and Jeff Schoettmer.
DALLAS SKYLINE RAIDERS—Coach: Stanford Hill, Jr. (313199). 2010-11: 19-13/9-5.
NAMES: 6-3 Jr. Shirmane Thomas, 10.4 ppg., 7.3 rpg., 3.1
apg.; 6-2 Jr. DeVante Kincaid, 9.2 ppg.; 6-6 Sr. Zach LeDay,
13.4 ppg., 12 rpg., 2.2 bpg.; 6-1 Sr. Trevor Hill; 6-1 Sr. Ed
Dixon.
GAME: Skyline advanced to the area round against DeSoto
for the second consecutive season. Raiders return three
third-year starters ledy by LeDay and Thomas. Team will
rely on experience from six returning lettermen who have
been varsity players as freshmen. Rebounding and longdistance shooting will be strengths. Watch for first team
all-district picks Thomas and LeDay to lead Skyline.
RICHARDSON LAKE HIGHLANDS WILDCATS—Coach: Rob
Wylie. 2010-11: 19-14/8-6.
NAMES: 6-7 Sr. Travis Hornstein, 3.2 ppg., 2.8 rpg.; 6-6 Sr.
James Lonergan, 4.9 ppg., 5.6 rpg.; 6-0 Jr. Nate Welty; 6-1
Jr. Andy Faris; 5-11 Jr. Michael Ketchmark.
GAME: Lake Highlands advanced to bi-district against Garland Lakeview for the second consecutive season. There is
Soma Edo
Richardson Berkner
Trey Washington
Richardson Berkner
Xavier Thomas
Richardson Berkner
not much experience as only one returning starter and one
other player are back on the roster.
RICHARDSON EAGLES—Coach: Justin Reese (78-52). 201011: 15-16/8-6.
NAMES: 6-4 Jr. Eric Johnson, 4 ppg., 4 rpg.; 6-1 Sr. Thad
Robertson, 8 rpg.; 6-1 Sr. Lamond Owens, 3 ppg.; 5-9 Jr.
Brandon Scott, 8 ppg.; 5-10 Soph. Cameron Booty, 5 apg.;
Nylan Yancy; Clark Randall; Junior Agwuna; Anthony Bertrand.
GAME: Richardson lost their top two scorers to graduation
and return five varsity players to a team that tied with Lake
Highlands for fourth place last year. Booty and Scott will
return at the guard spots. Robertson, Johnson and Owens
all played key minutes last year. Four players should help
from last year’s JV team.
DALLAS W.T. WHITE LONGHORNS—Coach: Craig Bankhead
(77-118). 2010-11: 10-21/5-9.
NAMES: 6-1 Sr. Jaylon Pullen; 6-2 Sr. Alan Sullivan; 6-2 Sr.
Damien Wright; 5-10 Soph. Ike Agusi.
GAME: White will be challenged rebounding, so the team
must take care of the basketball and shoot a high percentage. Speed and quickness will be strengths and keys to victory. Two-year letterman Pullen anchors the team.
DALLAS SAMUELL SPARTANS—Coach: Harrison Hamm Sr.
2010-11: 4-21/2-12.
NAMES: 6-7 Sr. Curtis Woods, 7 ppg., 8 rpg.; 6-3 Sr. Harrison Hamm II, 4 ppg., 5 rpg., 3 apg.; 5-10 Sr. Quadre Price,
3.6 ppg., 3 rpg.; 5-6 Jr. Samuel Pritchett; 5-7 Soph. Kelvin
Campbell.
GAME: Spartans should rebound with the growth and maturity of Woods, Hamm and Price. Expect great things if
Pritchett and Campbell adjust to varsity competition.
DALLAS SUNSET BISON—Coach: Khalid Ross. 2010-11:
5-25/0-14.
NAMES: 5-6 Jr. Isaac Cantu; 5-9 Jr. Carmello Johnson; 5-10
Sr. Oliver Lopez; 5-11 Jr. Jacob Huerta; 6-3 Sr. Damarcus
Wilson; 6-3 Sr. Andrew Arredondo.
GAME: Arredondo nabbed second team all-district honors.
DISTRICT 10-5A
GARLAND NAAMAN FOREST RANGERS—Coach: Jeff Clarkson (144-162). 2010-11: 18-16/7-7.
NAMES: 6-0 Sr. Kent High, 12 ppg., 3.5 rpg., 2.4 apg.; 6-11
Sr Prince Ibeh, 7 ppg., 9 rpg., 5 bpg.; 6-3 Sr. Demarcus Holland, 11 ppg., 5 rpg., 4 apg., 1.5 spg.; 6-3 Sr. Trenton Dawson, 9 ppg., 4.5 rpg., 1.3 spg.
GAME: Naaman Forest advanced to the area round against
Killeen Ellison. Rangers return eight varsity players to a
team that played its best basketball at the end of last year.
Much of the team’s success will hinge on the continuing
development of big man Ibeh. With a good group of guards
to surround Ibeh, team is looking forward to the year. High
and Holland were named first team all-district while Dawson was honorable mention.
ROWLETT EAGLES—Coach: Stan Blackmon. 2010-11: 1219/5-9.
NAMES: 6-4 Jr. Jeffrey Carroll; 6-4 Sr. Nathan Hawkins; 6-2
Sr. Austin Luke; 6-5 Sr. Nathan Tucker.
GAME: After missing the playoffs by one-half game last
season, starting three sophomores and two juniors, the
outlook is very bright for the Eagles this year. Every starter
is back including newcomer of the year Carroll, first team
all-district Hawkins and honorable mention picks Luke and
Tucker.
GARLAND OWLS—Coach: Randy Love. 2010-11: 23-12/113.
NAMES: 6-1 Sr. Trey Fountaine, 10 ppg., 4 rpg., 2 apg.; 6-4
Sr. Derrick Modest, 10 ppg., 7 rpg., 1 apg.; 6-3 Sr. Avery
Norman, 6 ppg., 2 rpg., 1 apg.
GAME: Garland advanced to bi-district against Dallas Skyline for the second consecutive season. Owls return three
starters and should again be among the tops in this district.
Watch for honorable mention all-district Fountaine.
GARLAND LAKEVIEW PATRIOTS—Coach: J.T. Locklear.
2010-11: 37-2/13-0.
NAMES: 6-0 Sr. Trelle Lewis, 5 ppg., 3 apg.; 6-1 Sr. Babajide
Aina, 5 ppg., 2 rpg.; 6-9 Soph. Elbert Robinson.
GAME: A lot will be new this year at Lakeview, a team that
rolled to the state championship contest against Flower
Mound Marcus but now must replace 10 graduated seniors as well as saying goodbye to long-time coach Tony
Mauldin. Honorable mention all-district Lewis is the only
scorer among Lakeview’s top five who will be back.
SOUTH GARLAND COLONELS—Coach: Lyle Roberts. 201011: 12-19/7-6.
NAMES: 6-5 Sr. Marvell Green, 13 ppg., 7.5 rpg.; 6-5 Jr.
Charles Walker; 5-9 Sr. JaJuan Green; 6-2 Sr. Paul Sloan; 6-5
Jr. Porter Flinn.
GAME: South Garland advanced to bi-district against Dallas
Jesuit and has a good one in honorable mention all-district
Green.
SACHSE MUSTANGS—Coach: Dwight Williams. 2010-11:
7-18/4-10.
NAMES: 6-3 Sr. Michael Maxwell; Sr. Chauncey Malone;
6-4 Sr. Jonathan Colunga; 6-1 Sr. Brandon Durr; 6-3 Sr. Eric
Chavez; 6-4 Sr. Gabe Rivera; 6-4 Sr. Chris Robb; 6-3 Sr. Chris
Coverson; 6-2 Soph. Michael Olivares.
GAME: Mustangs must replace graduated all-district talent
Darius Singleton but do return honorable mention all-district Robb, Chavez and Rivera.
MCKINNEY BOYD BRONCOS—Coach: Dean Christian.
2010-11: 9-16/4-9.
NAMES: 6-0 Jr. Mikel Parish; 6-1 Sr. Taylor Rumbo; 5-10
Soph. Kaelen Malone; 5-8 Jr. Chris Stanton; 5-11 Jr. Aaron
Guinn; 6-3 Sr. Mike Darling; 5-9 Jr. Daylon Markham; 6-3 Jr.
Martez Butler.
GAME: Zach Cabra was a first team all-district selection
who has graduated and will need to be replaced. Parish
was honorable mention all-district and a young leader of
the team.
NORTH GARLAND RAIDERS—Coach: Brian Luke. 2010-11:
8-17/4-9.
GAME: Raiders will need to replace graduated offensive
player of the year Julian Deckard.
DISTRICT 11-5A
DESOTO EAGLES—Coach: Chris Dyer (530-146). 2010-11:
36-4/9-1.
NAMES: 6-0 Sr. Jabril Durham; 5-9 Sr. Benquan Petty; 5-9 Sr.
Avery Lomax; 6-3 Sr. Matthew Jones; 6-9 Jr. Karviar Shepherd.
GAME: DeSoto advanced to the regional final against
Garland Lakeview. Three key starters from last year have
graduated, so the Eagles will turn to all-district Jones, honorable mention all-district Durham and co-defensive player
of the year Petty to take the lead. Team should be bigger,
but that may change. This should again be a team capable
of a deep playoff run.
MESQUITE SKEETERS—Coach: Brian Curts. 2010-11: 1813/7-3.
NAMES: 6-0 Jr. Alex Cooper; Sr. Eric Reed.
GAME: Mesquite advanced to bi-district against Bryan. The
Skeeters will be battling for a district title despite the loss
of a pair of graduated first team all-district performers in
Ty Belt and Emmanuel Watson. Reed takes pride on the
defensive end of the court and was rewarded with a codefensive player of the year honor. Cooper is one of the
area’s rising stars and was named first team all-district as
a sophomore.
LONGVIEW LOBOS—Coach: Billy Goffney (177-39). 201011: 20-10/4-6.
NAMES: Sr. Tony Foster, 15.6 ppg., 4.6 rpg., 2.5 apg., 2.3
spg.; Soph. Dorian Leonard.
GAME: There is excitement around the program as Coach
Goffney arrives after six very successful seasons at New
Waverly. Lobos advanced to bi-district against Killeen
Harker Heights and bring back co-offensive player of the
year Foster.
TYLER LEE RED RAIDERS—Coach: Alan Johnston. 2010-11:
15-15/1-9.
NAMES: 5-5 Sr. Jarrod Coleman; 6-4 Jr. Taylor Tankersley;
5-8 Sr. Evan Tomlinson.
GAME: Coleman and Tankersley were both accorded honorable mention all-East Texas recognition. Tankersley was
district tri-newcomer of the year while Coleman was first
team all-district, making this a dynamic pairing.
MESQUITE HORN JAGUARS—Coach: Billy Clark. 2010-11:
17-16/6-4.
NAMES: 5-10 Sr. Michael King; 6-5 Sr. Vincent Hobbs; 6-2
Sr. Bryon Miller; 5-9 Sr. Ricky Richardson; 6-0 Jr. Eduardo
Garcia; 5-10 Jr. Jalen Ettienne; 5-9 Sr. Collin Winn; 5-9 Jr.
Anthony Sharp; 6-0 Sr. Stevon Carr.
GAME: Horn advanced to bi-district against Killeen Ellison.
The Jaguars return plenty of players back to the varsity
roster including point guard and tri-newcomer of the year
Sharp and first team all-district King. Guard play should be
a strength.
NORTH MESQUITE STALLIONS—Coach: Phillip Randall, Jr.
2010-11: 18-13/3-7.
NAMES: 6-2 Sr. King Davis; 6-2 Sr. Darick Walker; 6-3 Sr. Javarius Flowers; 5-9 Jr. Mike Williams; 6-2 Jr. Stevin Moses;
6-2 Sr. Kendall Copeland.
GAME: The Stallions are likely to have a struggle in this
district but do return first team all-district Walker to lead
the team.
DISTRICT 12-5A
A&M CONSOLIDATED TIGERS—Coach: Rick German. 201011: 17-15/8-6.
NAMES: 5-8 Sr. Quinton White; Jr. Jimmie Gilbert; 6-5 Sr.
Alex Caruso; Jr. Josh Stewart; Sr. Jeremy Capps; Jr. Xavier
Crouch.
GAME: Consolidated advanced to bi-district against DeSoto. Big-man Caruso will have this club at the front of the
district after a first team all-district season. The deep Tigers
also include second teamers White and Gilbert and honorable mention Stewart.
BRYAN VIKINGS—Coach: Chris Jones. 2010-11: 20-13/9-5.
NAMES: 6-2 Sr. J-Mychal Reese, 28.3 ppg., 6 rpg., 5 apg.,
2.5 spg.; 6-5 Jr. Chris Johnson, 10 ppg., 8 rpg.; 6-0 Jr. Travon
Landry, 12.3 ppg., 3 rpg., 3.5 apg., 1 spg.; 6-4 Jr. AJ Pulliam,
2 ppg., 2 rpg.; 6-0 Sr. Tre Cunningham, 6 ppg., 2 rpg.
GAME: Bryan advanced to the area round against Garland
Lakeview. This is a quick, athletic group that will try and
play more uptempo and look to pressure to create fast
transition and easy buckets. Reese has excelled since starting as a freshman and is the returning district MVP. Landry
was first team all-district while Johnson was second team.
KILLEEN HARKER HEIGHTS KNIGHTS—Coach: Celneque’
Bobbitt (258-150). 2010-11: 29-6/12-2.
NAMES: 5-9 Sr. Thomas Cherry; 6-7 Sr. Trumell McCrimmons.
GAME: Harker Heights advanced to the regional quarterfinals against Garland Lakeview. Cherry grabbed second
team all-district honors for a club that will be in playoff
contention.
KILLEEN SHOEMAKER GREY WOLVES—Coach: Marc Minatrea. 2010-11: 17-14/7-7.
NAMES: 6-2 Sr. Chris Runnels, 12 ppg., 9 rpg.; 6-2 Sr. Tomiwa Akinbayo.
GAME: Shoemaker boasts district newcomer as well as
Killeen Daily Herald all area newcomer of the year Runnels
to a team that should provide a playoff threat.
TEMPLE WILDCATS—Coach: Eric Jackson (120-85). 201011: 13-20/3-11.
NAMES: 6-4 Sr. Avery Polchinski; 6-1 Sr. Ray Willis; 6-2 Sr.
Andre Schooley; 5-10 Sr. Roddric Dodd; 6-6 Sr. Isaiah Gibson; 6-2 Sr. Deshyle Richards.
GAME: Temple missed the playoffs after reaching the regional final the previous year. Look for honorable mention
Polchinski to step up his senior season to lead a club that
should return to the playoff conversation in this district.
KILLEEN ELLISON EAGLES—Coach: Alberto Jones, Jr. 201011: 23-13/10-4.
GAME: Ellison advanced to the regional quarterfinals
against DeSoto but lost all 11 senior players from its varsity
roster and will be in re-tool mode.
COPPERAS COVE BULLDAWGS—Coach: Billy White Jr. (2342). 2010-11: 13-17/4-10.
NAMES: 6-0 Jr. Cory Scott; 6-5 Sr. Trivez Tucker; 5-8 Jr. Tyler
Wilson; 5-11 Jr. Deion Robinson; 6-2 Jr. Jacob Peart; 6-1 Sr.
Kelly Guillory.
GAME: Cove will look to rally behind honorable mention
all-district Scott in this tough district.
BELTON TIGERS—Coach: John Osborn (68-114). 2010-11:
12-19/3-11.
NAMES: 5-11 Sr. Trey Rose, 6 ppg., 3 rpg., 4 apg.; 6-2 Jr.
Daniel Mills, 6 ppg., 2 apg., 4 rpg.
GAMES: Belton will be a new team this season with five
new starters. Rose and Mills received a lot of playing time
last season and were main contributors off the bench. Tigers’ success will depend on the production of these two
along with a bunch of new varsity players.
DISTRICT 13-5A
KLEIN FOREST GOLDEN EAGLES—Coach: Cary Black (239119). 2010-11: 26-12/11-3.
NAMES: 6-8 Sr. Derail Green; 6-3 Sr. Jacoby Green; 6-2 Sr.
Javonte Patrick; 6-3 Jr. Tyree Gray.
GAME: Klein Forest advanced to the area round against
Pflugerville. First team all-district Derail Green is one of
the best talents around and will lead a club that should be
at the forefront of the district. Look for second team alldistrict Jacoby Green to also be huge.
SPRING WESTFIELD MUSTANGS—Coach Van Price. 201011: 12-22/5-9.
NAMES: 6-0 Sr. Terence Williams; 6-3 Sr. Destin Beal; 6-0 Jr.
Rhenton Cauley; 6-3 Sr. Elliott Ferrell; 6-7 Jr. Trayvon Teal;
6-3 Jr. Wesley Iwundu; 6-2 Jr. James Harrison; 6-7 Soph.
Kendrick Bradford; 6-7 Sr. Austin Lewis.
GAME: Westfield missed the playoffs after advancing the
previous year. The Mustangs should have more experience
on the roster as only four seniors graduated.
SPRING DEKANEY WILDCATS—Coach: Chris Wilson. 201011: 31-6/14-0.
NAMES: 6-3 Sr. Josh Burkett, 10.2 ppg., 5.4 rpg. 2.3 spg.;
6-3 Sr. Kasey Shepherd, 14.5 ppg., 6.7 rpg., 3.2 spg.; 6-4 Sr.
Dequelle James, 16.3 ppg., 6.1 rpg., 2.1 spg.; 6-3 Jr. Marcelious Green, 15.3 ppg., 5.9 rpg., 2.5 spg.; 6-2 Jr. Dion Fisher,
12.2 ppg., 3.6 rpg., 3.3. spg.
GAME: Dekaney advanced to the regional semifinals
against DeSoto. Wildcats are coming off a breakout year
in winning 31 games, going undefeated in district and making it to the tournament. Two starters return plus seven
overall. Team lacks size and will have to make up for it with
quickness and defense. Shepherd was first team all-district
and Burkett was second team.
KLEIN BEARKATS—Coach: Glenn Arnold (534-321). 201011: 23-12/9-5.
NAMES: 6-1 Sr. Austin Shockley; 6-4 Sr. Rex Baxter; 6-8 Jr.
Andrew Kelley; 6-6 Sr. Cole MacDonald; 5-9 Sr. John Moore.
GAME: Klein advanced to the area round against Austin
High. Bearkats lose three good D1 caliber athletes but
should be good if the team develops chemistry. There will
be ample depth on the squad featuring second team alldistrict Shockley.
SPRING LIONS—Coach: Chris Bailes. 2010-11: 13-17/7-7.
NAMES: 6-4 Jr. Deosic West; 6-5 Sr. Jalen West; 5-6 Jr. Nick
Dones; 6-0 Sr. Eddie Miller; 6-2 Sr. Julian Glover; 6-1 Jr.
Keith Pierce.
GAME: Spring advanced to bi-district against The Woodlands. West continues to improve and was named second
team all-district.
KLEIN COLLINS TIGERS—Coach: Scott Harmatuk. 2010-11:
12-21/4-10.
NAMES: 6-5 Sr. Michael Simpson; 6-2 Jr. Trevor Johnson;
6-5 Jr. Zach Brown; 6-6 Sr. Russell Simpson; 6-2 Sr. DiQuann
Sims.
GAME: Tigers return three starters and five varsity players
and should make a good run in the district race. Team will
be very long and athletic with some quality experienced
players. Simpson was first team all-district while Johnson
was on the second team.
KLEIN OAK PANTHERS—Coach: Rashid Floyd. 2010-11:
8-26/2-12.
NAMES: 5-10 Jr. Ellis Moore; 5-10 Sr. Ernest Davis; 5-6 Soph.
Cameron Coleman; 6-0 Jr. Kanaan Daniels; 6-0 Sr. Christopher Sanders; 6-4 Jr. Jerin Joseph; 5-11 Sr. Jacob Hubbs; 6-0
Sr. Deion Hill; 6-4 Sr. Sebastian Yrizar-O’Farrill.
GAME: Moore flashed on the scene last year and eanred
district newcomer of the year honors.
TOMBALL COUGARS—Coach: Brad Ball. 2010-11: 14-19/410.
NAMES: 6-0 Sr. Tyler Pavlas, 9 ppg., 3 rpg.; 6-3 Jr. Daniel
Prince, 6 ppg., 5 rpg.; 6-3 Sr. Ian Bates, 6 ppg., 5 rpg.
GAME: Cougars are not very big but can shoot the ball well.
Pavlas enjoyed second team all-district recognition.
DISTRICT 14-5A
THE WOODLANDS HIGHLANDERS—Coach: Dale Reed
(156-112). 2010-11: 32-4/12-0.
NAMES: 6-4 Jr. Garrett Colonna, 8 ppg., 3 rpg.; 5-8 Jr.
Hayden Galatas; 6-1 Sr. Nolan Cass; 6-4 Jr. Jayme Taylor; 6-6
Sr. Joey Trinkle.
GAME: The Woodlands advanced to the regional semifinals
against Garland Lakeview. Newcomer of the year Colonna
helped inspire the long playoff run and should again have
the Highlanders in the post-season.
KINGWOOD MUSTANGS—Coach: Royce Huseman (500-
5A
Garrett Colonna
The Woodlands
Jayme Taylor
The Woodlands
Nolan Cass
The Woodlands
Joey Trinkle
The Woodlands
Hayden Galatas
The Woodlands
201). 2010-11: 2112/8-4.
NAMES: 6-9 Sr.
Matt Porter; 6-2 Sr.
Brandon Nelson;
6-2 Sr. Amu Rosen;
6-3 Jr. Trevor Conn;
6-4 Jr. Nathan Russell; 6-5 Sr. Mike
Davis; 6-7 Jr. Hunt-
er Leahy.
GAME: Kingwood advanced to bi-district against Klein. Nelson copped first team all-district recognition and will be a
key component to the team’s continued success.
THE WOODLANDS COLLEGE PARK CAVALIERS—Coach: Clifton McNeely (362-189). 2010-11: 24-12/6-6.
NAMES: 5-10 Sr. Evan Cooper, 13 ppg., 6.7 apg., 2.8 spg.;
5-10 Sr. Layton Zinsmeister, 6 ppg., 6.1 apg., 2.1 spg.; 6-2
Sr. Zach Wright, 12 ppg., 4.5 rpg.; 5-10 Jr. Desmond Fleming, 6.7 ppg., 2.1 apg., 2.2 spg.; 6-5 Jr. Sam Osina, 2.3 ppg.,
3.3 rpg.
GAME: College Park will be very small but quick. Team returns three all-district performers in Cooper, Zinsmeister
and Wright. This team will be more uptempo and press
more because of a lack of size. Seven lettermen return who
should have the Cavaliers back in the playoffs and in the
hunt for the district crown.
HUMBLE ATASCOCITA EAGLES—Coach: John Castles. 201011: 16-18/6-6.
NAMES: 5-4 Sr. Bridge Lavey; 5-9 Sr. Brian Doyle; 6-3 Sr. William House; 5-9 Jr. Denzel Tucker.
GAME: Atascocita advanced to bi-district against Spring
Dekaney. The Eagles lose several key players from last year
but welcome back second team all-district Lavey.
CONROE TIGERS—Coach: Jason Van Robays (38-90). 201011: 6-26/0-12.
NAMES: 6-2 Sr. Nathan Darko, 9 ppg., 2 apg.; 6-0 Jr. KeAndrea Hamilton, 2 apg., 1 spg.; 6-6 Jr. Andre Barnes, 8 ppg.,
5 rpg., 2 bpg.; 6-0 Sr. Alex Johansson, 3 ppg., 1 apg., 1 spg.;
6-4 Sr. Dushawn Owen, 4 ppg., 3 rpg.
GAME: Tigers greatly improved as the season progressed
and look to make a strong run at the playoffs. Darko picked
up second team all-district honors.
CONROE OAK RIDGE WAR EAGLES—Coach: Rob Stewart.
2010-11: 19-12/7-5.
NAMES: Sr. Taw Mann; 5-11 Sr. Michael Handy.
GAME: Oak Ridge advanced to bi-district against Klein Forest. War Eagles will have their work cut out following the
graduation of district MVP Terrell Lawrence, but greet second team all-district Taw Mann back to the squad.
LUFKIN PANTHERS—Coach: J.T. McManus (298-261). 201011: 15-17/3-9.
NAMES: 6-2 Jr. Dominique Shaw.
GAME: Lufkin played with a senior-heavy squad last year
and will need to find replacements for graduated all-district stars John McClain and J.J. Baldwin.
DISTRICT 15-5A
AUSTIN BOWIE BULLDOGS—Coach: Celester Collier. 201011: 26-7/6-4.
NAMES: Sr. Paul Baxter; Sr. Call Casarez.
GAME: Bowie advanced to the area round against Spring
Dekaney. Baxter will keep the Bulldogs in the title chase
after being named district defensive MVP as well as first
team all-district.
AUSTIN WESTLAKE CHAPARRALS—Coach: Tres Ellis (18999). 2010-11: 12-18/2-8.
NAMES: 6-6 Sr. Drew Wikelius, 8 ppg., 10 rpg., 1 bpg.; 6-1
Jr. Will Morse, 13.5 ppg., 4.3 apg.; 5-11 Sr. R.J. Rowan, 15.2
ppg., 3 apg.; 6-4 Jr. Vince DeBlasio, 4 ppg., 4 rpg., 1 bpg.;
5-10 Soph. Chase Carlton.
GAME: After a year of experience as underclassmen on
the varsity, expectations are high as all top players are
returning and will be added to by more very capable underclassmen. Wikelius returns for a fourth year on varsity
Evan Cooper
College Park
Zach Wright
College Park
Layton Zinsmeister
College Park
and looks to re-establish himself as one of the top recruits
in the area. Newcomer of the year Morse returns with a
full year of varsity experience under his belt to continue to
lead. Rowan is a scoring threat at all times. A sixth man last
year, DeBlasio could become the best all-around player on
the team, while Carlton will complete the trifecta of scoring guards that will make picking someone to stop a hard
decision for opponents.
AUSTIN ANDERSON TROJANS—Coach: Leal Anderson.
2010-11: 19-13/4-6.
NAMES: 6-0 Jr. John Gramlich, 12 ppg., 3.6 apg.; 6-5 Sr.
Hayden Graham, 11 ppg., 4 rpg.; 6-2 Jr. Rasmus Bach, 3
ppg., 2 rpg.; 6-6 Jr. Alex Frame, 4 ppg., 2 rpg.; 6-4 Sr. Chad
Crawford.
GAME: Anderson advanced to bi-district against Pflugerville, the team’s first time in the playoffs ever as a 5A program and a season that included the most wins ever at the
5A level. Trojans as a team over the summer won the Texas
A&M Team Camp and were one win away from going undefeated and winning the championship in a summer league
at Concordia University.
AUSTIN AKINS EAGLES—Coach: David Peavy. 2010-11: 2410/7-3.
NAMES: 6-3 Jr. Lionel Hollins; 5-11 Sr. PJ Rivera; 5-9 Jr.
Brandon Wasson; 5-10 Jr. Fredd Richardson; 6-2 Sr. Kendall
Davis.
GAME: Akins advanced to bi-district against Round Rock
McNeil. The Eagles will again be in the mix for post-season
contention despite graduating six seniors.
AUSTIN HIGH MAROONS—Coach: Andy Dudney (59-31).
2010-11: 29-4/9-1.
NAMES: 6-5 Jr. Patrick Strake; Sr. Jon Baladez; Sr. Christian
Berg; Jr. Dorian Parks; Jr. Mario Trevino.
GAME: Austin High advanced to the regional quarterfinals
against Spring Dekaney. The Maroons will need to find
some replacements for graduated district MVP Eric McClellan and will look to second team all-district Strake for
leadership.
DEL VALLE CARDINALS—Coach: Marvin Hall. 2010-11: 1418/2-8.
NAMES: 5-11 Sr. Terrelle Owens; 6-2 Sr. Jonathan Neal;
5-11 Sr. Dominique McElveen; 6-2 Sr. Rajee Fennell.
GAME: Del Valle missed the playoffs after advancing to the
regional quarterfinals the previous year.
DISTRICT 16-5A
PFLUGERVILLE PANTHERS—Coach: David Raigosa. 201011: 29-7/12-0.
NAMES: 5-11 Jr. TJ Williams, 7 ppg., 2 apg.; 6-1 Jr. Chris Rogers; 5-11 Jr. Napoleon Onyeje; 6-1 Jr. Justin Moss; 6-4 Sr.
Daniel Oschner; Soph. Abrian Edwards.
GAME: Pflugerville advanced to the regional quarterfinals
against The Woodlands. Panthers look to reload after losing nine seniors each of the past two years. Coach Raigosa
takes over after assisting the retired Mike Murphy the past
13 years. Williams has the most experience coming back
and will lead the young and inexperienced team. Onyeje
and Moss led the JV to a 21-3 record, while Edwards led the
freshman team to a 25-1 mark.
ROUND ROCK MCNEIL MAVERICKS—Coach: Darrell Hagemann (411-248). 2010-11: 20-13/6-6.
NAMES: 5-11 Sr. Robert Waters, 11.3 ppg., 4 rpg., 3 apg.;
5-11 Sr. Hayden Worrell, 10 ppg., 3.5 rpg., 3 apg.; 6-3 Sr.
Jacob Jiong, 7 ppg.; Sr. Josh Jones, 4.6 ppg.; Sr. Jeremiah
Jones.
GAME: McNeil advanced to the area round against The
Woodlands. Mavericks return a surplus of guards but need
to develop a big man.
GEORGETOWN EAGLES—Coach: Russell Miller (189-140).
2010-11: 16-17/7-5.
NAMES: 5-11 Sr. Michael Hardge, 16.8 ppg., 3.5 rpg., 2.1
apg., 1.4 spg.; 6-5 Sr. Casey Heller, 4.4 ppg., 2.9 rpg.; 6-1 Jr.
Jacob Vick, 4 ppg., 2.9 rpg., 1.2 spg.; 5-9 Jr. Jean-Luc Parker.
GAME: Georgetown advanced to bi-district against Austin
Bowie. Eagles return five players to a district runner-up
Chris Dramberger
RR Stony Point
team. Led by seniors Hardge and
Heller, Georgetown
seeks its fifth consecutive trip to the
playoffs.
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Brian Route. 2010-
11: 18-14/5-7.
NAMES: 5-11 Sr. Chris Dramberger, 2.6 apg.; 6-9 Jr. Dominic
Woodson, 9.6 ppg., 9.3 rpg.; 6-10 Sr. Nate Anderson; 5-11
Jr. Wes Moore; 6-1 Sr. Tyler White; 6-2 Sr. Colin Kampfe; 6-2
Sr. Deante Phillips; 6-8 Sr. John Cornet.
GAME: Tigers return two starters and two lettermen. Team
returns plenty of size and looks to lean on all-Central Texas
newcomer of the year Woodson and Dramberger along
with a host of solid role players to get over the hump and
in to the post-season after missing it by a game last year.
ROUND ROCK DRAGONS—Coach: Cody Blake. 2010-11:
15-20/3-9.
NAMES: 5-10 Sr. Colton Turner, 7 ppg.; 6-10 Jr. Leonard Allen, 8 ppg., 4 rpg., 2 bpg.; 6-4 Sr. Cole Thoms, 6 ppg., 3 rpg.;
5-8 Jr. Larry Sparks, 4 ppg., 3 apg.; 6-4 Sr. Sidney Deloach,
3 ppg., 3 rpg.
GAME: Allen had a sparkling sophomore season and was
the district’s sophomore of the year while Turner was also
on the all-district list. Round Rock surged for a playoff bid
but dropped their final four contests to fall out of the running.
ROUND ROCK WESTWOOD WARRIORS—Coach: Brad
Hastings (38-59). 2010-11: 14-18/3-9.
NAMES: 6-0 Sr. Derek Nalodka; 6-1 Sr. Jake Pearcy; 6-3 Sr.
Michael Harris; 5-10 Sr. Matt Holeman; 5-9 Sr. Ian Fry; 6-4
Sr. Gray Brecheisen; 5-10 Sr. Jackson Peoples; 6-2 Sr. J.T.
Dettman; 6-3 Sr. Hunter Cottle.
GAME: Westwood graduated five seniors but returns a roster full of players who will be seniors in the upcoming year
and offer plenty of experience.
LEANDER LIONS—Coach: Clint Bradley. 2010-11: 21-12/66.
GAME: Leander advanced to bi-district against Austin High.
DISTRICT 17-5A
HOUSTON CYPRESS FALLS GOLDEN EAGLES—Coach: Jim
Draudt (524-341). 2010-11: 24-11/12-1.
NAMES: 5-9 Sr. Mitchell Badillo, 15 ppg., 4.3 rpg., 6.2 apg.;
6-5 Jr. Kevin Tillbury, 9.5 ppg., 8 rpg., 1.3 apg., 2 bpg.; 6-4 Sr.
Nick Travis, 1.8 ppg., 2 rpg.; 5-11 Sr. Trey Williams, 1.5 ppg.,
2 apg.; 6-4 Sr. Braden Spencer, 1.4 ppg.
GAME: Cy Falls advanced to the area round against Katy
Seven Lakes. Eagles return two starters including district
MVP Badillo and first team all-district Tillbury. Returning
lettermen Travis, Williams and Spencer will be expected
to add scoring and defense if the Eagles are to repeat as
district champions.
HOUSTON CYPRESS LAKES SPARTANS—Coach: Jeff Snedeker (35-32). 2010-11: 23-12/9-4.
NAMES: 6-4 Sr. Jonathan Bowen; 6-5 Sr. Cory Jones; 6-10
Sr. Valentine Izundu.
GAME: Cy Lakes returns 11 players and should be even
stronger this year. Talent will also be added from a JV squad
that went undefeated in district play.
HOUSTON LANGHAM CREEK LOBOS—Coach: Charles
Ament (84-53). 2010-11: 21-11/11-2.
NAMES: 5-10 Jr. Ryan Patrick; 6-3 Jr. Eric Johnson; 6-5 Sr.
Quinn Taylor; 6-8 Sr. Danny Newsome; 6-1 Sr. Gilbert Carter.
GAME: Langham Creek advanced to bi-district against Aldine Nimitz. Lobos return seven players with a chance to
be really good. Team will have great chemistry, work ethic,
size and shooting. Langham Creek has been to the playoffs
four years in a row and will again be competing for a district
crown. Taylor was a second team all-district selection.
HOUSTON CYPRESS FAIRBANKS BOBCATS—Coach: Barry
Townley (41-48). 2010-11: 11-19/6-7.
NAMES: 6-4 Soph. BJ Jones, 11.6 ppg., 7.7 rpg., 2.6 apg.;
6-4 Jr. Michael Stevenson, 10 ppg., 7.1 rpg.; 5-11 Sr. Avain
Rachal, 8.8 ppg., 2 spg.
GAME: This is a young team that plays as hard as anyone. If
team chemistry develops, Bobcats can be very good. Jones
was second team all-district as a freshman.
HOUSTON CYPRESS SPRINGS PANTHERS—Coach: John
Harmatuk (174-134). 2010-11: 19-16/8-5.
NAMES: Sr. Richard Benedyth; 5-9 Sr. Mel Bridges; 6-8 Jr.
Courtland Martin
Aldine Nimitz
Jared McDougal
Aldine Nimitz
Javion Randle
Aldine Nimitz
Maurice Letcher-Ellis; 6-4 Jr. Japhet Davis-Sophus; 5-10 Sr.
Cam Langley; 6-3 Sr. Uyi Eregie.
GAME: Cy Springs advanced to bi-district against Alief Elsik.
Much of this season’s success hinges on the continued improvement of newcomer of the year Benedyth.
HOUSTON CYPRESS RANCH MUSTANGS—Coach: Mason
Huffmeister. 2010-11: 17-15/6-7.
NAMES: 5-11 Jr. Keith Ford; 5-10 Sr. Marcus Haraway; 6-0
Sr. Deandre Liggins; 6-3 Sr. Forrest Short; 6-5 Sr.Tanner
Hoyt; 6-1 Sr. Dylan Schad; 6-5 Sr. Will Vinson.
GAME: Ford will drive this team following second team alldistrict honors.
HOUSTON CYPRESS RIDGE RAMS—Coach: Steve Dibble.
2010-11: 17-16/8-5.
NAMES: 5-8 Jr. Trey Williams; 6-0 Jr. Robert Eledu; 6-1 Jr.
Femi Onwuamaegbu; 6-0 Sr. Jarvis Washington; 6-6 Sr. Kendrick Whitaker; 6-0 Sr. Cameron Hernandez; 6-5 Sr. Darwin
Whitaker.
GAME: Cypress Ridge was hit hard by graduation and will
lean on younger players including second team all-district
Williams.
HOUSTON CYPRESS CREEK COUGARS—Coach: Ron Thomson. 2010-11: 9-22/2-11.
NAMES: 6-3 Sr. Joseph Munoz; 6-1 Sr. Michael Klefas; 6-3
Sr. Jarred Gipson; 6-7 Sr. Khari Kendrick; 5-11 Jr. Taylor Abel;
5-8 Jr. Detrick Hornsby.
GAME: Cypress Creek missed the post-season after reaching the previous year. Look for second team all-district Munoz to lead the Cougars.
HOUSTON CYPRESS WOODS WILDCATS—Coach: Chris
Draudt. 2010-11: 2-26/0-13.
NAMES: 5-8 Sr. Deonte Davis, 5 ppg., 4 apg.; 6-4 Sr. Cody
Thomas, 10 ppg., 5 rpg.; 6-1 Jr. Alfred Pullom, 11 ppg., 9
rpg.; 5-10 Soph. Josh Samuels, 4 ppg.; 6-1 Jr. Noah Fake,
5 ppg., 3 rpg.
GAME: Wildcats should be much improved with the return
of eight lettermen. Team will be undersized but solid defensively.
HOUSTON JERSEY VILLAGE FALCONS—Coach: Reggie Childress. 2010-11: 6-23/3-10.
NAMES: 6-1 Sr. Ryan Garcia; 5-10 Sr. Jonathan Miles; 5-9 Sr.
Tyler Bruns; 6-0 Sr. Everette Rideaux; 6-0 Jr. Dylan Golvach;
6-0 Sr. Jameel Jordan; 6-1 Jr. Madison Lloyd.
GAME: Jersey Village will compete every night and has talent led by second team all-district Garcia.
DISTRICT 18-5A
ALIEF ELSIK RAMS—Coach: Tim Martin. 2010-11: 22-9/11-1.
NAMES: 6-2 Jr. Da’shawn Robinson; 6-2 Sr. Anthony Williams; 5-11 Sr. Samad Harris; 5-11 Jr. Ke’andre Jackson; 6-2
Jr. Caleb Bradford.
GAME: Elsik advanced to the regional quarterfinals against
Houston Madison and again will vie for a district title behind first team all-district Robinson.
ALDINE NIMITZ COUGARS—Coach: Nathan Toon. 2010-11:
22-11/8-4.
NAMES: 6-6 Jr. Jonathan Calicutt-Johnson; 6-3 Sr. Jared
McDougle; 5-9 Sr. Courtland Martin; 6-1 Sr. Javion Randle.
GAME: Nimitz advanced to the area round against Houston
Madison. Cougars will be very young but have the potential
to be a playoff team again despite graduating district MVP
Bobby Gray.
ALIEF TAYLOR LIONS—Coach: Jeff Durnford. 2010-11: 1813/7-5.
NAMES: 6-1 Sr. Qua Doster, 10.3 ppg., 3.4 apg.; 6-7 Jr. Xavier Dupree, 5.6 ppg., 4.2 rpg.; 6-0 Soph. Kaylim Doster, 7.4
ppg., 2.5 apg.; 6-2 Jr. Martin Barron; 5-11 Jr. Brandon Averil.
GAME: Taylor advanced to bi-district against Houston Cypress Falls but must replace nine of 12 players from the
roster. Three good players are back to build around, including two-time all-district performer Qua Doster. His younger
brother, Kaylim, started 15 games last year as a freshman.
The rest of the varsity will come from the sub-varsity teams
who combined for a 78-13 record. While this is not a rebuilding year it is a year of transition as several younger
players will be debuting on the varsity.
ALIEF HASTINGS BEARS—Coach: Darrell Collins. 2010-11:
21-9/9-3.
NAMES: 5-7 Sr. Charles Slater; 6-5 Jr. Ray Edwards; 6-3
Soph. Shawn Johnson; 5-11 Jr. Cody Rogers; 6-1 Jr. Cortez
Jordan.
GAME: Hastings advanced to the regional quarterfinals
against Katy Seven Lakes. Bears are young but talented and
athletic. Team will need to grow up on the defensive end
in this tough region. Edwards was named second team alldistrict and newcomer of the year.
ALDINE EISENHOWER EAGLES—Coach: Jessie Shelton, III
(232-160). 2010-11: 10-16/5-7.
GAME: Eisenhower missed the playoffs after going the previous year. Replacing all-district talent Jerry Madison will
be just one challenge.
ALDINE MUSTANGS—Coach: Zeke Smith. 2010-11: 6-14/210.
GAME: The Mustangs will be playoff-competitive despite
losing two all-district talents in Isaiah Thomas and Dwayne
Bowden.
ALDINE MACARTHUR GENERALS—Coach: Stephen Woods
(11-49). 2010-11: 8-24/0-12.
NAMES: 6-3 Sr. Terrell Guy; 6-4 Sr. Roderick Cooper; 5-8 Jr.
Matthew Chacon; 5-11 Jr. Damien Speed; 5-10 Jr. Donte
Nickerson.
GAME: Guy is the man for MacArthur following second
team all-district honors.
DISTRICT 19-5A
KATY SEVEN LAKES SPARTANS—Coach: Dan Miller (12549). 2010-11: 33-7/11-3.
NAMES: 5-10 Sr. Trey Pinkney, 9 ppg., 4 apg., 4 spg.; 6-4
Sr. Jaylon Jones, 9 ppg., 5 rpg.; 6-4 Sr. Atif Russell, 14 ppg.,
5 rpg.; 6-5 Sr. Erick Roberson, 7 ppg., 9 rpg.; 6-5 Jr. Ryan
McClurg.
GAME: Seven Lakes advanced to the regional semifinals
against Fort Bend Travis. Spartans return 10 seniors and
two underclassmen as well as four starters. This is a deep,
experienced and hungry team. The simple goal for the
team is to win the region. Strengths include a hard-nosed
man defense and unselfish offense. Pinkney and Russell
were first team all-district while Jones and Roberson were
on the second team.
HOUSTON STRAKE JESUIT CRUSADERS—Coach: Wayne
Jones. 2010-11: 26-4/13-1.
NAMES: 6-2 Sr. Rasheed Sulaimon; 6-4 Jr. Andrew Harrison;
6-4 Jr. Aaron Harrison; 5-8 Sr. John Gillon; 6-2 Sr. Daniel Posway; 5-8 Sr. Kenny Lahart.
GAME: Strake Jesuit advanced to bi-district against Houston Lamar, bringing a sudden end to the Crusaders’ outstanding season. Sulaimon returns after being named district MVP for a club that fully expects a deeper post-season
run. Gillon added first team all-district honors.
KATY TAYLOR MUSTANGS—Coach: Matthew Brayton.
2010-11: 12-19/5-9.
NAMES: 6-0 Sr. John Starks; 5-11 Sr. Rob Atkins; 6-3 Sr. Connor Cella; 5-10 Sr. Blake Prevost; 5-11 Jr. Mike Walters.
GAME: Cella was second team all-district and gives the
Mustangs reason to believe they will be in playoff contention.
HOUSTON MEMORIAL MUSTANGS—Coach: Dave Lay.
2010-11: 14-19/6-8.
NAMES: 6-5 Sr. Brooks Taylor; 6-0 Sr. Kyle Dobbins; 6-0 Jr.
Trip Brown; 6-3 Sr. Max Yanke; 6-5 Soph. Graham Taylor;
6-1 Jr. Walker Pennington; 6-4 Sr. Travis Read.
GAME: Memorial advanced to bi-district against Houston
Madison and will again be a playoff contender behind first
team all-district Taylor and second teamer Dobbins.
KATY MORTON RANCH MAVERICKS—Coach: Carey Palmer. 2010-11: 30-6/12-2.
NAMES: Sr. Cyrell Hodges.
GAME: Morton Ranch advanced to the area round against
Alief Elsik behind a senior heavy team. Mavericks graduated three first team all-district stars and will be calling on
a predominantly new cast this year.
KATY CINCO RANCH COUGARS—Coach: Neil King (58-47).
2010-11: 17-18/5-9.
NAMES: 6-0 Sr. Garrett Wilson, 13 ppg., 3 rpg., 1 apg.; 5-11
Jr. Chris Saiz, 14 ppg., 3 rpg., 2 apg.; 5-11 Sr. Kevin Yates,
3 ppg., 2 rpg., 1 apg.; 6-3 Sr. Kyle Douglas, 4 ppg., 5 rpg. 1
apg.; 6-0 Sr. Derrick Jones, 3 ppg., 1 rpg.
GAME: Cinco Ranch finished fifth in a very competitive district. Team returns five lettermen, including second team
all-district nods Wilson and Saiz, who will provide scoring,
defense and leadership. Three-year letterman Douglas will
also add scoring and board work, while Yates and Jones
bring toughness, scoring and defense.
KATY MAYDE CREEK RAMS—Coach: John Jones. 2010-11:
16-20/4-10.
NAMES: 5-8 Sr. Tre Brown; Sr. Eric Stubbs; Sr. Tre Judge; Jr.
Robert Fraser; Sr. Greg Allen.
GAME: Mayde Creek missed the playoffs after reaching
the previous year. Rams must replace a pair of graduated
all-district performers in Stephen Bedford and Dominique
Thomas.
KATY TIGERS—Coach: Pat Okruhlik. 2010-11: 2-28/0-14.
NAMES: 6-1 Sr. Marcus DeLeon, 8 ppg., 4 rpg.; 6-1 Jr. John
Davis, 3 ppg., 3 rpg.; 6-4 Jr. Isaac Eby, 2 ppg., 2 rpg.; 6-3
Soph. Tim Wilkerson, 3 ppg., 3 rpg.
GAME: Tigers will field an athletic team but lack in experience and playing time.
DISTRICT 20-5A
HOUSTON MADISON MARLINS—Coach: Craig Maura.
2010-11: 29-8/14-0.
NAMES: 5-9 Sr. Everett Anderson; 6-0 Sr. Jordan Kelly; 5-9
Jr. Dedrick Basile; 6-3 Sr. Ashton Richardson; 6-2 Sr. Darius
Hargrove; 6-1 Sr. Alvin Turner; 6-7 Sr. Denzell West.
GAME: Madison advanced to the regional semifinals
against Fort Bend Hightower. This is still likely a playoff
contending team, albeit one that was drained by massive
graduations of key players including all-district performers
Jonathan Barefield, Clarence Shelvin and Roderick Smith.
HOUSTON WESTSIDE WOLVES—Coach: Deon Williams.
2010-11: 20-12/9-5.
NAMES: Jr. Robert Hatter; Jr. Roderick Trimont; 5-8 Sr. Stefon Rhodes; 5-9 Sr. Cleveland Batiste; 6-2 Sr. Eric Stubbs.
GAME: Westside advanced to bi-district against Katy Morton Ranch and will once again be a district title contender
thanks to first team all-district Hatter and second teamer
Trimont.
HOUSTON BELLAIRE CARDINALS—Coach: Bruce Glover.
2010-11: 20-8/12-2.
NAMES: 6-1 Jr. Darrin Minnifield; 6-5 Sr. Brett Jordan; 6-5
Sr. Michael Lyle; 6-0 Jr. Denzel Evans.
GAME: Bellaire advanced to bi-district against Katy Seven
Lakes. Cardinals will seek to replace graduated district MVP
Sheldon McClellan, who has moved on to the University
of Texas.
HOUSTON CHAVEZ LOBOS—Coach: Kevin Pullum (164-84).
2010-11: 13-17/6-8.
NAMES: 5-9 Jr. Oscar Ruiz; 6-3 Jr. Demun Mercer; 6-1 Soph.
Ryan Otis; 6-2 Sr. Mike Robbins; 6-1 Jr. Augustin Ramirez.
GAME: Chavez will be a young team that will rely upon
playing sound fundamental basketball. Team must focus
on play execution and on capitalizing on opponents’ weaknesses. Coach Pullum calls first team all-district Mercer a
“Vince Young type athlete” who plays both football and
basketball.
HOUSTON LAMAR REDSKINS—Coach: Dennis Gillespie.
2010-11: 13-15/7-7.
NAMES: Sr. Andre Simeon.
GAME: Lamar advanced to the area round against Alief
Hastings and looks to have restored their playoff luster. This
year’s Redskins boast the district newcomer of the year in
Simeon.
HOUSTON MILBY BUFFALOES—Coach: Jim Duffer. 201011: 5-24/3-11.
NAMES: 6-5 Jr. Randall Bonner; 6-4 Jr. Taylor Thomas; 6-0
Soph. Troy Johnson; 6-0 Soph. Rundric Williams; 6-2 Jr.
Miguel Delgado.
GAME: Milby will be very young and inexperienced but
will be much more skilled and athletic than in the past few
years.
HOUSTON WESTBURY REBELS—Coach: John Howie (8182). 2010-11: 11-21/2-12.
NAMES: 5-9 Sr. Chris Hynes; 6-3 Jr. Leemichael Patterson;
6-2 Jr. Donivan Jones; 6-2 Jr. Wylie Love; 5-11 Sr. Zachary
Cross; 5-9 Sr. Jailin Singleton; 5-10 Soph. Jason Grays.
GAME: Westbury looks for a stronger second year back in
Class 5A and has second team all-district Hynes poised to
lead the attack.
HOUSTON SAM HOUSTON TIGERS—Coach: Ralph Barreras. 2010-11: 5-17/4-10.
NAMES: Sr. Isaac Soto; Jr. Tyrine Franklin.
GAME: Tigers could be down after having to replace a trio
of graduated all-district stars in Dante Bachus, Denzell
Booker and Currie Young.
DISTRICT 21-5A
5A
GALENA PARK NORTH SHORE MUSTANGS—Coach: David
Green. 2010-11: 12-15/3-7.
NAMES: Jonathan Motley; Soph. Brandon Etienne; Jr. Jacobie Russell; Sr. Ryan Victor.
GAME: North Shore missed the playoffs after advancing the
previous year but should be well equipped this year for a
return to the post-season thanks to newcomer of the year
Motley, first team all-district Etienne and second teamers
Russell and Victor.
BEAUMONT WEST BROOK BRUINS—Coach: Samuel O. Simon (261-147). 2010-11: 15-13/8-2.
NAMES: 6-4 Sr. Jared Castle; 6-3 Sr. Jehkenane Antoine;
6-0 Sr. Charlie Adkins; 6-3 Sr. Keenan Banks; 6-1 Sr. Corey
Cooper.
GAME: West Brook advanced to bi-district against Pasadena Memorial. Bruins will be a balance of upper and under
class players who will have to learn how to play and work
together as a team. Antoine and Adkins were second team
all-district.
PORT ARTHUR MEMORIAL TITANS—Coach: Travis Williams. 2010-11: 19-14/6-4.
NAMES: 5-9 Soph. Torian Lott; 5-10 Sr. Aerian Jackson;
6-8 Sr. Tre’von Armstead; 6-1 Sr. Donovan Ford; 6-2 Jr.
Davaughn Thomas.
GAME: Memorial advanced to the area round against Fort
Bend Travis. Watch for second team all-district Armstead
and Lott to lead a team with a new coaching staff guided by
former Silsbee leader Travis Williams.
CHANNELVIEW FALCONS—Coach: Shannon Holmes. 201011: 22-12/9-1.
NAMES: 5-6 Sr. Stanley Wesley.
GAME: Channelview advanced to the area round against
League City Clear Springs. Falcons will welcome back first
team all-district Wesley but otherwise were hit relatively
hard by graduation, including district MVP De’Antaye Raymond.
LA PORTE BULLDOGS—Coach: Barry Gibson. 2010-11: 1620/4-6.
NAMES: 6-2 Sr. Michael Hobbs; 6-3 Sr. Rashad Washington;
6-2 Sr. Sean Young; 5-8 Sr. Ruben Jimenez; 5-8 Sr. Phong
Duong.
GAME: La Porte advanced to bi-district against South Houston. Bulldogs are going to have to hit the three-pointer at a
high level to compete. Players love the game and will play
hard every game. Washington was first team all-district
while Hobbs was on the second team.
BAYTOWN STERLING RANGERS—Coach: Mark Patton
(128-99). 2010-11: 17-17/0-10.
NAMES: 6-2 Sr. Bralon Evans, 19.1 ppg., 4 rpg., 2 spg.; 6-3
Sr. Albert Driver, 7 ppg., 2.2 spg.; 6-2 Sr. Karrion Glover, 11.2
ppg., 4 rpg.; 6-3 Jr. Javen Montgomery, 5 ppg., 4 apg.; 6-9
Sr. Jeff Chark, 4 ppg., 5 rpg., 2 bpg.
GAME: Sterling will look to use its speed and quickness to
compete. The Rangers also look to hoist 20 three-point
shots per game. Watch for first team all-district Evans and
second teamer Glover to lead the way.
DISTRICT 22-5A
PASADENA DOBIE LONGHORNS—Coach: Kevin Cross (5549). 2010-11: 20-12/8-2.
NAMES: 6-1 Sr. Taylor Holland, 9.4 ppg.; 6-1 Sr. Darnell McCall, 9.7 ppg., 2.7 apg., 3.6 spg.; 6-2 Sr. Devonte Banks, 3.5
ppg.; 6-2 Sr. Geovanni Ramirez, 2 ppg., 2 apg.
GAME: Dobie advanced to bi-district against Port Arthur
Memorial. Longhorns return seven players including starters Holland and McCall, who earned second team all-district. Strengths will be quickness, perimeter shooting and
hustle. Team ranges from about 6-0 to 6-2 so they are not
that big and will have to make up for that with quickness.
McCall was second team all-district.
PASADENA MEMORIAL MAVERICKS—Coach: David Bosley
(87-151). 2010-11: 18-18/6-4.
NAMES: 6-7 Sr. Allan Grace, 11.5 ppg., 4.7 rpg.; 6-2 Sr.
Brady Toler, 10.3 ppg., 5.6 rpg.; 6-6 Jr. Anthony Christ, 5.5
ppg.; 5-11 Sr. Chris Bostic.
Bend Elkins. Grace was amazing in nabbing first team alldistrict honors while Toler was on the second team.
DEER PARK DEER—Coach: Louie Means (121-56). 2010-11:
22-13/4-6.
NAMES: 6-1 Sr. Robert Martinez; 6-8 Sr. Dennis Lawton;
5-10 Sr. Jeremy Docken; 6-3 Sr. Austin Hughes; 6-6 Sr. Taylor Morris.
GAME: Deer Park advanced to bi-district against Channel-
view. Team returns only one starter and lost three-time alldistrict star Darian Banks to graduation. Others will need
to step up but there is still plenty of excitement within the
program for its playoff prospects.
SOUTH HOUSTON TROJANS—Coach: Patrick McCoy. 201011: 25-12/9-1.
NAMES: 56 Jr. Byron Hodges; 5-10 Sr. Lacey Mose; 5-8 Sr.
Devonta Gill; 6-1 Sr. Guy Peel; 6-2 Sr. Kenneth Marshall, 4.5
ppg.; 5-10 Sr. Calvin Mitchell; 6-2 Soph. Elton Dyer; 5-10 Sr.
CJ Houston; 5-10 Sr. Ruben Rosales; 6-2 Sr. Taurus Hilliard.
GAME: South Houston advanced to the area round against
Fort Bend Hightower in Coach McCoy’s first year. Team
graduated district MVP Andres Molina, but welcomes back
newcomer of the year Hodges, first team all-district talents
Mose and Marshall and second teamers Rosales and Mitchell. Look for the Trojans to again be in the playoff chase.
PASADENA RAYBURN TEXANS—Coach: Jeremy Mills (2938). 2010-11: 9-24/2-8.
NAMES: 6-2 Sr. Bryan Canales, 13.5 ppg., 8.2 rpg., 2.1 apg.,
1.1 spg.; 6-3 Soph. Michael Cutler, 4.7 ppg., 3 rpg., 1.3 spg.;
5-11 Sr. AJ Espinoza, 7.5 ppg., 3.2 rpg., 1.3 spg.; 5-7 Sr. Tim
Desoto; 5-7 Sr. Oswaldo Carrillo, 2.7 apg., 1.4 spg.
GAME: Texans return three starters and seven players total.
Desoto took a school record 72 charges last year. Desoto
was district defensive MVP, while Canales was first team
all-district.
PASADENA EAGLES—Coach: Adrian Castro. 2010-11:
7-24/1-9.
NAMES: 5-5 Sr. Devante Gil; 5-9 Sr. Juan Ramirez; 5-10 Sr.
Cortes Humberto; 5-11 Jr. Jason Silva; 5-8 Sr. Ivan Sifuentes.
GAME: Pasadena has endured its fair share of struggles recently, but will be improved behind first team all-district
Sifuentes.
DISTRICT 23-5A
FORT BEND BUSH BRONCOS—Coach: Ronnie Courtney
(347-148). 2010-11: 20-9/10-3.
NAMES: 6-11 Sr. Cameron Ridley, 16.5 ppg., 15.3 rpg., 5.3
bpg.; 6-10 Sr. Aaron Durley; 5-9 Jr. Shawndre’ Jones, 5.3
ppg., 2.3 rpg., 3.2 apg.; 6-5 Soph. Kelly Oubre, 5.7 ppg., 3.5
rpg., 2.1 bpg.; 5-9 Sr. Ryan Williams, 7.3 ppg., 1.4 rpg., 1.2
apg.
GAME: Bush advanced to bi-district against League City
Clear Springs. District MVP and University of Texas commit
Ridley leads a very big and athletic team. Broncos have excellent inside play and the guard play will be outstanding.
Team is very long and skilled and plays well as a group. Post
play will be huge this season.
FORT BEND ELKINS KNIGHTS—Coach: Albert Thomas.
2010-11: 30-7/9-4.
NAMES: 6-4 Sr. Chance Allen; 6-3 Sr. Branford Jones; 6-4
Sr. Kareem Diop; 5-8 Sr. Darius Mukes; 5-8 Jr. Kerry Green.
GAME: Elkins advanced to the regional quarterfinals
against district rival Hightower. Expect first team all-district
Jones and second teamer Allen to lead another expected
playoff surge.
FORT BEND TRAVIS TIGERS—Coach: Craig Brownson.
2010-11: 33-6/11-2.
NAMES: 6-6 Sr. Christian Crockett; 6-5 Jr. Aaron Harrison;
6-5 Jr. Andrew Harrison; 6-6 Sr. Kyle Coulter.
GAME: Travis advanced to the regional final against district
rival Fort Bend Hightower. This league will again be one of
the toughest in the state but the Tigers should also again
be among the playoff participants. Aaron and Andrew Harrison were both second team all-district and the young
leaders of the team.
FORT BEND HIGHTOWER HURRICANES—Coach: Vincent
Norman. 2010-11: 29-8/9-4.
NAMES: 5-9 Sr. Bralon Addison; 5-11 Sr. Darrell Broadnax;
6-0 Sr. Joshua Thomas; Sr. Krisen Chatarpal; Sr. Phil Harris; Sr. Deandre Hoskins; Sr. Marcus Lightfoot; Sr. Danuel
House; Soph. Leon Gilmore; Sr. Terrell Scruggs; Sr. Ty-ree
Williams.
GAME: To think that the previous year Hightower went 1317 and missed the playoffs. Well, that was two years ago.
Last year the Hurricanes went 29-8 and rolled into Austin
and a state semifinal pairing against eventual state champion Flower Mound Marcus. Now, a new coaching staff will
guide a talented team seeking more playoff glory. Watch
for first team all-district House to lead the attack.
FORT BEND MARSHALL BUFFALOS—Coach: Gary Nichols
(541-224). 2010-11: 17-15/7-6.
NAMES: 5-10 Sr. Denzel Edwards, 3 apg., 3 spg.; 6-3 Soph.
Dameon Day, 8 ppg.; 6-5 Sr. Stanley Ede, 8 bpg.; 5-9 Sr. Ashton Tezano; 6-7 Sr. Jalen Odoms.
GAME: Marshall welcomes three starters and eight players
back in the mix. Team is poised to compete for a district
championship. Day was named the district freshman of the
year.
FORT BEND DULLES VIKINGS—Coach: Mike Carrabine.
2010-11: 22-10/6-7.
NAMES: 6-0 Sr. Danile Readeaux, 10.7 ppg.; 6-4 Jr. Ben
Brown-White.
GAME: Vikings missed the post-season after a 30-win season the previous year. Second team all-district Readeaux
will lead this year’s team with help from Brown-White, up
from the JV.
FORT BEND KEMPNER COUGARS—Coach: Toby Villa (267172). 2010-11: 15-17/4-9.
NAMES: 6-3 Soph. Jamal Williams; 6-8 Sr. Edward Alade;
6-2 Sr. O.K. Nwosu; 6-3 Jr. Brian Onyecherelam; 6-2 Sr. Mason Rieman.
GAME: Kempner returns four starters and eight lettermen
and believes that the team work ethic will allow the Cougars to compete every night.
FORT BEND AUSTIN BULLDOGS—Coach: Dote Williams.
2010-11: 14-17/4-9.
NAMES: 6-5 Sr. Jamarkus Horace, 10 ppg., 12 rpg.; 6-3 Sr.
Ryan Walter, 8.4 ppg.; 5-10 Sr. Austin Spitzenberger, 5.3
ppg.; 6-1 Sr. Davis Ike; 6-5 Sr. Christian Onyeman.
GAME: Bulldogs are looking to get up and down the floor
and focus on team work. This is a club that has been together for four years and will be fun to coach.
FORT BEND WILLOWRIDGE EAGLES—Coach: Roylin Wolf.
2010-11: 19-14/6-7.
NAMES: 5-10 Jr. Michael Hunter; 5-9 Sr. Tyler James; 6-5 Sr.
Sherard Young; 6-5 Sr. Darius Marshall.
GAME: Eagles continue their steady improvement but must
cope with the loss of graduated all-district star Wykeem
Randle.
FORT BEND CLEMENTS RANGERS—Coach: Ralph Farley.
2010-11: 7-19/2-11.
GAME: Clements will look to replace one of its best in graduated all-district star Victor Mbachu.
DISTRICT 24-5A
HOUSTON CLEAR LAKE FALCONS—Coach: Tommy Penders
(200-106). 2010-11: 20-15/9-6.
NAMES: 5-11 Sr. Rob Lewis, 13.3 ppg.; 5-11 Jr. Paris Clayton,
13 ppg., 3 apg.; 6-5 Sr. Colton Krenek, 8 ppg., 5 rpg.; 5-9 Jr.
Alden Miles, 8.2 ppg.; 6-0 Soph. William West.
GAME: Clear Lake advanced to bi-district against Fort Bend
Travis. Falcons return 80 percent of their scoring and Clayton and Lewis have each started for two years. Krenek is a
great athlete with the ability to hit from deep and score in
the post. The backcourt of Clayton, Lewis, Miles and West
will be one of the best around. The shooting ability of Miles
can stretch out a defense and make things easier for Lewis,
Clayton and West to get into the paint. Lewis and Clayton
were first team all-district while Krenek was on the second
unit.
LEAGUE CITY CLEAR SPRINGS CHARGERS—Coach: Chris
Johnson (170-67). 2010-11: 306/12-2.
NAMES: 6-6 Jr. Jeff Beverly, 15.7 ppg., 9.4 rpg.; 6-7 Jr. Parker
Callender, 6.5 ppg., 4.5 rpg.; 5-11 Sr. Lee Kerlegan, 3.1 ppg.,
3.1 rpg., 1.5 spg.; 5-9 Sr. Grant Tippet, 1.3 ppg., 1,6 rpg.;
5-11 Sr. Bryce Steadham; 6-2 Soph. Corey Smith; 6-5 Soph.
Micheal Flynn; 6-6 Sr. LaDarius Carpenter; 6-3 Sr. Zach
Coates; 5-8 Sr. Avery Grimes; 6-4 Sr. Isaiah Williams.
GAME: Clear Springs advanced to the regional quarterfinals against Fort Bend Travis. Chargers return two starters and five lettermen to a district champion squad. Team
thrives on man to man pressure defense and an uptempo
offense. Clear Springs has a chance to be very special if
they continue to play hard, play smart and play together.
Beverly was first team all-district, newcomer of the year
and offensive player of the year while Callender was honorable mention all-district.
FRIENDSWOOD CLEAR BROOK WOLVERINES—Coach: Jason Pillow (99-70). 2010-11: 19-13/8-6.
NAMES: 6-5 Sr. Fred Richardson, 19 ppg.; 6-3 Sr. Chris
Campbell, 14 ppg.; 6-0 Jr. Chase Mullen; 6-3 Soph. Jovan
Yancy; 6-3 Sr. Taylor Thomas.
GAME: Clear Brook returns a pair of first team all-district
talents in Richardson and Campbell. Team will be young
and quick and will rely on team speed and a trapping style
of play to contend for the district crown. Richardson was
district offensive MVP while Campbell was first team alldistrict.
PEARLAND OILERS—Coach: Steve Buckelew (535-232).
2010-11: 13-21/6-8.
NAMES: 5-9 Sr. Taylor Adams; 6-3 Jr. Cameron Reynolds.
GAME: Pearland missed the playoffs after reaching the previous year. Oilers were staggered with the graduation loss
of 11 seniors, including all-district talent Harley Nussman.
CLUTE BRAZOSWOOD BUCCANEERS—Coach: Will Flemons. 2010-11: 21-12/8-6.
NAMES: 6-1 Sr. Travis Bugg; 6-1 Sr. Jonny Pierce.
GAME: Brazoswood advanced to bi-district against Fort
Bend Hightower but will need to replace a whopping 10
seniors from the roster.
LEAGUE CITY CLEAR CREEK WILDCATS—Coach: Jeff Carroll.
2010-11: 22-9/12-2.
NAMES: 6-2 Sr. Deon Lewis, 5.3 ppg., 3 apg.; 6-5 Sr. Chris
Holton; 5-10 Sr. Colby Davis; 6-2 Sr. Austin Smith.
GAME: Clear Creek advanced to bi-district against Fort
Bend Elkins and promotes Coach Carroll into the head position. Only two players return from last year’s varsity, so
newcomers will be counted on heavily to help the Wildcats
return to the playoffs for a third consecutive season.
DICKINSON GATORS—Coach: Mike Tucker (29-68). 201011: 6-24/2-12.
NAMES: 6-4 Sr. Joseph Mozie; 6-3 Sr. Jalen Farmer; 6-5 Jr.
Levi Woodruff; 6-0 Jr. Shelton Haywood; 5-10 Sr. Trace Daniels; 6-0 Sr. Nate Vaughn; 6-3 Jr. Willie Mouton.
GAME: Gators will fight but will also need to replace graduated all-district performer Kenny Antoine.
ALVIN YELLOWJACKETS—Coach: Eric Aaron (102-159).
2010-11: 1-29/0-14.
NAMES: 5-10 Sr. Dillon Mead; 6-4 Jr. Clay Robinson.
GAME: Alvin will look to improve on defense. Team has
some guys who will give a solid effort on both ends of the
court. Yellowjackets will be lacking in experience and hope
to improve throughout the season.
DISTRICT 25-5A
CONVERSE JUDSON ROCKETS—Coach: Mike Wacker (557157). 2010-11: 24-11/8-2.
NAMES: 5-6 Jr. Quaylon Jones, 4.7 ppg., 3.4 apg.; 6-2 Sr. E.J.
Hubbard, 2.5 ppg., 2.3 rpg.; 5-11 Sr. Kenneth Charles; 6-1
Sr. Eric Ragland; 6-8 Sr. Aram Martin; 6-1 Sr. Shawn Bedford; 6-3 Sr. Heath Beach; 5-10 Sr. Jamie Duncan; 5-10 Jr.
Jarveon Williams; 6-8 Soph. David Wacker; 5-6 Soph. Julian
Erickson; 5-9 Soph. Jamicahel Brown.
GAME: Judson advanced to bi-district against San Antonio
MacArthur. There should be plenty of weapons on offense
with great overall team depth. The JV and freshmen teams
were a combined 72-1, so the tradition of excellence will
continue for the next few seasons. A tough non-district
schedule sends the Rockets to the Texas Invitational and
South Padre Island Sweet Sixteen tournaments. Jones was
second team all-district.
SAN ANTONIO WAGNER THUNDERBIRDS—Coach: Clifton
Ellis. 2010-11: 23-11/8-2.
NAMES: Sr. Jewon Fisher; Sr. Theron Bray; Sr. Rashad Coleman.
GAME: Wagner advanced to bi-district against San Antonio
Madison and will be looking to replace district MVP Devonta Davis. The finish was disappointing for a team that made
it to Austin the previous year, but first team all-district talents Fisher and Bray and second teamer Coleman are on
hand to help the club back to its expected level.
NEW BRAUNFELS UNICORNS—Coach: Gregg Woodall.
2010-11: 16-17/5-5.
NAMES: 5-10 Sr. Christian Cantu; 6-3 Sr. Kyle Hittle; 5-7 Jr.
Paul-Michael Perez; 6-0 Jr. Dylan Larson; 6-1 Sr. Logan Mangold; 6-0 Jr. Tim Parsons.
GAME: New Braunfels advanced to bi-district against San
Antonio Reagan, capping a year in which the team went 1617 one year after going 8-21/2-14. The Unicorns will again
be a likely playoff entrant with the return of first team alldistrict Hittle leading the way.
SAN MARCOS RATTLERS—Coach: David Norris. 2010-11:
18-12/3-7.
NAMES: 5-10 Sr. Colin Hart, 18.1 ppg., 3.4 apg.; 6-6 Sr. Alex
Austin, 15.2 ppg., 7.2 rpg.; 6-5 Jr. Alex Frye, 2 ppg., 3 rpg.;
6-0 Jr. Jacob Campbell; 6-3 Jr. Micheal Hicks.
GAME: San Marcos returns its two leading scorers and a
total of six lettermen. Team will be younger but faster. Look
for the two senior starters in first team all-district Hart and
second teamer Austin to provide leadership.
SEGUIN MATADORS—Coach: Dwayne Gerlich. 2010-11:
17-17/6-4.
NAMES: 6-3 Sr. Zachary Cresap; 6-3 Jr. Ty Miles; 5-11 Sr.
Rueben Liscano; 6-1 Sr. Ray Hunter.
GAME: Seguin advanced to bi-district
against San Antonio Churchill but is in a
rebuilding mode after the graduation of
three all-district talents.
CIBOLO STEELE KNIGHTS—Coach: Lonny
Hubbard. 2010-11: 6-27/0-10.
NAMES: 6-1 Jr. C.J. Siples; 5-11 Sr. Malik
Brooks; 6-4 Sr. Ryan Vrana; 6-7 Soph.
Jordan Corona
SA Warren
Austin Henry.
GAME: The offseason has been very
good as players developed mentally and physically. Knights
will have a good mix of bigs and guards that will help out.
Team looks to grow up fast in a very competitive district.
Siples was newcomer of the year and first team all-district.
DISTRICT 26-5A
SAN ANTONIO CHURCHILL CHARGERS—Coach: Tim
Woods (54-21). 2010-11: 31-6/11-1.
NAMES: 6-0 Sr. Scott Mammel, 14.7 ppg.; 6-10 Sr. Connor
Lammert, 10.6 ppg., 6 rpg.; 6-2 Jr. Taylor Sutlive; 5-10 Sr.
Nate Woods; 5-10 Sr. Will Huguley.
GAME: Churchill advanced to the area round against San
Antonio Taft. Mammel leads the attack after being a twotime all-region selection for a team returning nine players
that also includes second team all-district Lammert.
SAN ANTONIO REAGAN RATTLERS—Coach: John Hirst
(234-118). 2010-11: 30-6/11-1.
NAMES: 6-5 Sr. Connor Knight; 6-4 Sr. Bryan Hardy; 6-1 Jr.
Michael Williams; 6-1 Sr. Callan Brown; 6-5 Sr. Jack Johnson; 6-6 Jr. D.J. Macleay.
GAME: Reagan advanced to the regional quarterfinals
against district foe San Antonio MacArthur. Rattlers have a
huge hole to fill in replacing graduated Super Team selections Tre Demps and Max Yon. Expect honorable mention
all-district Knight to assume the team lead.
SAN ANTONIO MACARTHUR BRAHMAS—Coach: Mark
Murphy (80-44). 2010-11: 29-9/6-6.
NAMES: 6-4 Sr. Jordan Pratt, 16 ppg., 6.2 rpg., 4 apg.; 6-3 Sr.
Matt Gramling, 18 ppg., 5.4 rpg., 4 apg.
GAME: MacArthur advanced to the regional final against
San Antonio Taft, catching fire in the post-season after a 6-6
district finish. Pratt and Super Team honoree Gramling carry plenty of scoring punch and will need to on a team with
limited size. Both players were named first team all-district.
SAN ANTONIO JOHNSON JAGUARS—Coach: Jay Keller.
2010-11: 15-19/3-9.
NAMES: Jr. Luke Wilshire; 6-0 Sr. Joey Louwagie.
GAME: Johnson should be in the playoff chase this year
after missing the post-season last year. Wilshire picked up
second team all-district recognition as a sophomore while
Louwagie was honorable mention.
SAN ANTONIO MADISON MAVERICKS—Coach: Chris Romine. 2010-11: 21-16/6-6.
NAMES: 6-6 Sr. Topher Campbell; 6-0 Jr. Travon Landry; 6-0
Sr. Chris Lee.
GAME: Madison advanced to the area round against San
Antonio Clark and welcomes Coach Romine. Lee picked up
second team all-district honors and will lead the Mavericks.
SAN ANTONIO ROOSEVELT ROUGH RIDERS—Coach:
Ramiro De Leon. 2010-11: 12-20/3-9.
NAMES: 5-8 Jr. Bo Serros; 6-2 Sr. Abraham Prather; 6-3 Jr.
Steven Marshall; 6-4 Jr. Chris Waddel.
GAME: Roosevelt will be fielding a large junior contingent
which could mean the club is yet one year away from being
where it wants.
SAN ANTONIO LEE VOLUNTEERS—Coach: Norm Galyon.
2010-11: 13-20/2-10.
NAMES: 5-9 Sr. Greg Monday; 5-10 Sr. Joe Uribe; 6-0 Sr.
Matthew McCracken; 6-2 Sr. Jay Arredondo; 6-0 Sr. Roger
Carrillo; 6-3 Sr. Aaron Lafontaine; 6-0 Sr. Jose Ojeda; 6-3
Sr. Stephen Gomez; 6-3 Sr. Andrew Rodriguez; 6-8 Sr. Chris
Carter.
GAME: Monday obviously played outstanding on Tuesdays
and Fridays as well in picking up second team all-district
honors.
DISTRICT 27-5A
SAN ANTONIO WARREN WARRIORS—Coach: Jim Weaver.
2010-11: 26-10/13-3.
NAMES: 6-7 Sr. Taurean Waller-Prince, 16 ppg., 11.3 rpg.;
6-1 Sr. Jordan Corona, 11 ppg., 3.5 apg., 1.8 spg.; 6-3 Sr.
Jerrell Ellis, 17 ppg., 3.8 rpg., 2 spg.; 5-8 Jr. Marcus Keene,
12 ppg., 5.2 apg.; 6-2 Jr. Demarcus Garcia, 3 ppg., 3.2 rpg.
GAME: Warren advanced to bi-district against San Antonio
5A
Jerrell Ellis
SA Warren
Marcus Keene
SA Warren
Taurean Waller-Prince
SA Warren
Highlands. Warriors return all five starters, led by first team
all-district and all-region Waller-Prince, who was named
first team all-district along with Ellis. Team will have to become better defensively and more efficient on offense if
they are going to make a deep playoff run.
SAN ANTONIO STEVENS FALCONS—Coach: Michael
Raynes. 2010-11: 9-7 (district).
NAMES: 6-5 Sr. Uche Ofoegbu, 20 ppg., 7 rpg.; 6-5 Sr. Marcus Roper, 14 ppg., 4 rpg.
GAME: Stevens advanced to the area round against San Antonio MacArthur. Ofoegbu and Roper are returning starters
who earned first team all-district honors, while Ofoegbu
was also named to the greater San Antonio all-area team
and to the TABC all-region group. Falcons return five seniors and will be playing a tough non-district schedule to
prepare them for a super competitive district.
SAN ANTONIO CLARK COUGARS—Coach: Steve Sylestine.
2010-11: 26-9/13-3.
NAMES: Sr. Adam Perez; 6-1 Sr. Niko Maxwell.
GAME: Clark advanced to the regional quarterfinals against
district rival Taft. The Cougars will again be chasing a district title with veteran leadership from first team all-district
Perez and second teamer Maxwell.
SAN ANTONIO O’CONNOR PANTHERS—Coach: Mike Houlihan. 2010-11: 13-17/6-10.
NAMES: 6-0 Sr. Jarrin Johnson; 6-0 Jr. Jordan Kouremetis;
6-3 Sr. Adrian Childs; 5-11 Jr. Oladapo Ogunfeitimi; 6-0 Jr.
Daniel Adeniran; 5-9 Sr. Stefan Duncan; 6-0 Sr. Parker Golden; 5-11 Sr. Brian MacKie; 6-0 Jr. Alan Wright; 5-10 Sr. Cooper Clutter; 6-0 Sr. Alejandro Ferdin; 6-4 Jr. Devante Woods.
GAME: Kouremetis had a sensational sophomore season
and was named second team all-district for a club that is
expected to reach the playoffs this year.
SAN ANTONIO BRANDEIS BRONCOS—Coach: Marc Gardner (54-73). 2010-11: 19-13/8-8.
NAMES: 6-7 Sr. Eric Robinson, 8 rpg.; 6-1 Jr. Justin Graham,
14 ppg.; 6-4 Sr. Jeremy Martinez, 10 rpg.
GAMES: After missing out on a playoff spot by one game
last season, the Broncos hope to continue to build on the
year and make a push for the post-season. Graham was
voted to the second team all-district roster.
SAN ANTONIO TAFT RAIDERS—Coach: Joey Tate (78-30).
2010-11: 34-6/15-1.
NAMES: 6-5 Sr. Ryan O’Hara, 6.5 ppg., 4 rpg., 1 apg.; 6-6
Sr. Joseph Gray, 3 ppg., 2 rpg.; 5-9 Sr. Ricardo Pena, 2 ppg.,
1 rpg., 1 apg.; 6-3 Jr. Kevin McGee, 1 ppg., 2 rpg.; 5-10 Jr.
Jocques Butler.
GAME: Taft finished one of the best seasons in program
history with a 34-6 record, which included a district championship, regional championship and a state semifinalist
berth. Raiders look to reload next year after losing all five
starters. Taft will return its sixth man as well as backup center and point guard. Experience will be a major factor early
in the season but team looks to counter that with size and
tradition.
SAN ANTONIO MARSHALL RAMS—Coach: Terry Morris.
2010-11: 6-24/2-14.
NAMES: 6-9 Sr. Jacob Palmer; 5-10 Sr. Zach Krok; 6-6 Sr. Willie Foreman; 6-5 Jr. Isaac Neaves; 6-4 Jr. Bartise Bowden;
6-3 Sr. Brandon Flores.
GAME: Rams return several players to a team that lost an
exorbitant number of close games. This will be a much improved club.
SAN ANTONIO HOLMES HUSKIES—Coach: Chaun Brooks.
2010-11: 13-20/4-12.
NAMES: 6-6 Sr. Dewayne Bowman; 6-3 Sr. Rashid HarrakSharif; 6-2 Sr. Jedadiah Williams; 6-3 Jr. Joe Jackson; 5-6 Sr.
Christian Leos; 5-10 Sr. Joseph Teniente; 5-9 Sr. Matthew
Urrabazo.
GAME: Harrak-Sharif will set the tone for the Huskies after
being selected second team all-district.
SAN ANTONIO JAY MUSTANGS—Coach: Mike Simpson.
2010-11: 6-24/2-14.
GAME: Jay has its work cut out in a deep and talented district.
Joseph Gray
SA Taft
Kevin McGee
SA Taft
Ryan O’Hara
SA Taft
DISTRICT 28-5A
SAN ANTONIO EAST CENTRAL HORNETS—Coach: Jeff
Sweet (108-95). 2010-11: 13-18/5-5.
NAMES: 6-6 Sr. John Baker, 16.9 ppg., 8 rpg.; 6-4 Sr. Evan
White, 8.3 ppg., 5 rpg.; 5-11 Jr. Charles Chase; 5-10 Soph.
Ceddrick Ali; 6-6 Fr. Tony Lewis.
GAME: East Central advanced to bi-district against San
Antonio Taft. Hornets will be inexperienced but with more
ability to play full court basketball. Pressure defense and an
early offense will once again be the style of play. Baker was
first team all-district while White was on the second team.
CORPUS CHRISTI CARROLL TIGERS—Coach: Shan Hooker
(292-118). 2010-11: 23-10/8-2.
NAMES: 6-4 Jr. Dashun Dixon; 6-1 Jr. Marcus Ellison; 6-4
Sr. Gilbert Martinez; 6-1 Jr. Marc Fuentes; 5-8 Jr. Sampson
Valadez.
GAME: Carroll advanced to bi-district against San Antonio
Clark. Tigers must replace 10 seniors from last year’s cochampion squad. However, district newcomer of the year
Dixon, Ellison and Martinez were key players in that success and will be counted upon to lead a talented group of
players from the junior class.
SAN ANTONIO HIGHLANDS OWLS—Coach: Rufus Lott Jr.
2010-11: 17-15/6-4.
NAMES: 6-2 Sr. Brian Miller, 7.7 ppg., 3 rpg., 1.6 apg., 1.2
spg.; 6-4 Sr. Darin Larson, 1.7 ppg., 2 rpg.; 6-1 Jr. Roland
Love, 10.2 ppg., 5.1 rpg., 1 apg., 1.6 spg.; 5-6 Jr. Ernesto
Molina, 7 ppg.; 6-1 Sr. Charles Middleton, 3.3 ppg., 1.5 rpg.;
Johnnie Neal; Alan Saucedo.
GAME: Highlands advanced to the area round against San
Antonio Reagan. Owls return six lettermen including three
starters in Love, Larson and Miller. Molina was the sixth
man and three point threat. Love was first team all-district
while Miller and Molina were on the second team and Larson was honorable mention.
SOUTH SAN ANTONIO BOBCATS—Coach: Gary Durbon
(319-181). 2010-11: 26-9/8-2.
NAMES: 6-5 Jr. Joseph Brosseau; 5-10 Sr. Adrian Cardenas;
5-7 Jr. Joe Michael Hernandez; 5-8 Jr. Cruz Flores.
GAME: South San advanced to bi-district against San Antonio Stevens, the school’s 12th playoff trip in 16 years under
Coach Durbon. Bobcats must replace nine seniors, however, including three all-district talents.
CORPUS CHRISTI KING MUSTANGS—Coach: Randy Watson. 2010-11: 11-20/3-7.
NAMES: 5-7 Sr. Dante Maxwell; 5-10 Sr. J R Salazar; 6-6 Sr.
Kenneth Craig.
GAME: The struggling Mustangs have some talent to call on
in first team all-district Craig.
SAN ANTONIO SOUTHWEST DRAGONS—Coach: Reggie Ollendieck. 2010-11: 5-26/1-9.
NAMES: Sr. Eric Chabes; 5-11 Sr. Donte Williams; 6-2 Sr.
Nick Juarez; 5-10 Sr. Matt White.
GAME: Southwest missed the post-season after advancing
to the area round the previous year and will look to second
team all-district Chabes to improve the team.
DISTRICT 29-5A
LAREDO ALEXANDER BULLDOGS—Coach: Luis Valdez
(248-55). 2010-11: 25-10/15-3.
NAMES: 6-1 Sr. Diego Solis; 5-10 Sr. Brian Swain; 6-4 Sr. Phillip Connor; 5-10 Jr. Alex Bryand, 10 ppg., 4.1 rpg.; 6-4 Jr.
Nolan Wilson.
GAME: Alexander advanced to the area round against
Weslaco. Bulldogs look to replace three graduates and cash
in on their returning experience. Watch for newcomer of
the year and honorable mention all-district Bryand, second
team all-district Solis and honorable mention pick Wilson
to lead another playoff run.This district has a brutal 18game schedule.
LAREDO UNITED LONGHORNS—Coach: Archie Ramos.
2010-11: 28-7/17-1.
NAMES: 5-7 Sr. Thomas Johnson; 5-11 Sr. Abraham Rubio;
5-9 Jr. Raul Moreno.
GAME: United advanced to the regional
quarterfinals against Edinburg and captured the school’s third consecutive district title. Longhorns graduated district
MVP Fred Juarez but should otherwise
field another strong team competing for
a playoff berth. Johnson returns after a
first team all-district season and is joined
Ricardo Pena
SA Taft
by honorable mention Moreno.
LAREDO UNITED SOUTH PANTHERS—
Coach: Carmelo Gonzalez. 2010-11: 25-9/14-4.
NAMES: Jr. Roli Valdez; Sr. Jose Cardenas; Sr. John Garcia.
GAME: United South advanced to the area round against
Edinburg, the school’s first post-season visit since 2003.
Panthers turned around their district record from 4-10 to
14-4. Now that the team has a good winning taste, it looks
to build on a playoff streak behind returning honorable
mention all-district talents Valdez, Cardenas and Garcia.
LAREDO MARTIN TIGERS—Coach: Hecky Noyola, Jr. 201011: 8-25/5-13.
NAMES: 5-10 Sr. Carlos “C.J.” Martinez, 16 ppg.; 6-2 Sr. Edgar Benavides; 5-8 Jr. Mark Duron; 5-8 Jr. Ramiro Alvarez.
GAME: Martin missed the playoffs after reaching the previous year. This is a team that should firmly be in the playoff
mix behind first team all-district and LMT all-city Martinez,
second teamer Benavides and honorable mention Alvarez.
DEL RIO RAMS—Coach: Jorge Martinez. 2010-11: 7-11
(district).
NAMES: 5-10 Jr. Phillip Fuentes; Jr. Albert Garcia.
GAME: Garcia is the unquestioned leader of this team following an honorable mention all-district campaign.
LAREDO NIXON MUSTANGS—Coach: Pete Solis Jr. (72-64).
2010-11: 15-18/7-11.
NAMES: 5-8 Sr. Martin Ceja; 5-11 Jr. Ricky Arana; 5-6 Sr.
Ralph Diaz; Sr. Gilbert Contreras; Sr. Joey Pena; Jr. Carlos
Hughes; 6-2 Jr. Rolando Bustamante.
GAME: Nixon missed the playoffs after reaching the regional quarterfinals the previous year and graduated a number
of key all-district seniors including Andy Fernandez and
Diego De Leon.
EAGLE PASS EAGLES—Coach: Greg Reinhart. 2010-11: 1020/6-12.
NAMES: Sr. Clemente Roman; Sr. Jorge Betancourt; Sr. Jose
Lombrana; Sr. Julian Nandin; Sr. Kevin Galvan; Sr. Jeremiah
Brandt.
GAME: Eagle Pass is needing to replace graduated all-district talent Carlos Tapia and three other honorable mention
selections.
LAREDO LBJ WOLVES—Coach: Bill Groogan. 2010-11: 248/14-4.
NAMES: 5-7 Sr. Javier Rodriguez, 15 ppg.; 6-1 Sr. Peter
Servin, 2.8 spg.; 5-6 Jr. Ricky Castro, 4 spg.
GAME: LBJ advanced to bi-district against McAllen Rowe.
Servin was defensive player of the year while Rodriguez
was all-district and Castro was honorable mention alldistrict. Three quality guards return who can defend, ball
handle and score. Wolves will try to maximize their opportunities whenever possible. Coach Groogan sees most
games with an over/under number in the low 70s. Team
must rebound better.
LAREDO CIGARROA TOROS—Coach: Jorge Rodriguez.
2010-11: 12-21/5-13.
NAMES: 5-9 Sr. Jesus Fraga; Sr. J.J. Delgado; 6-2 Sr. Oscar
Salinas.
GAME: Cigarroa missed the playoffs after going the previous year. Watch for second team all-district Fraga and honorable mention tab Delgado to lead the Toros.
EAGLE PASS WINN MAVERICKS—Coach: J.T. Sanchez.
2010-11: 4-27/0-18.
NAMES: 5-7 Soph. Cristian Paredes; 5-4 Sr. Eric Benavides;
Jr. Rogelio Roque; Jr. Adrian Jimenez; Sr. David Garcia; Sr.
Raul Martinez; Sr. Isaac “Chuck” Jimenez; Sr. Francisco Lopez.
GAME: In order to win more, Winn will have to replace
graduated all-district players Mychal Sanchez, Leo Zuniga
and Max Castillo.
DISTRICT 30-5A
MCALLEN MEMORIAL MUSTANGS—Coach: Sam Cortez.
2010-11: 22-11/12-2.
NAMES: 5-6 Jr. Juan “Papito” Gonzalez; 6-1 Sr. Gus Martinez; 6-2 Jr. Pablo Adame.
GAME: Memorial advanced to bi-district against Laredo
United South. Mustangs return three starters and hope
to compete for the district title. Watch for first team all-
district Gonzalez, second teamer Martinez and honorable
mention all-district Adame to all have huge seasons.
MCALLEN ROWE WARRIORS—Coach: Jose Yebra. 2010-11:
29-4/13-1.
NAMES: 5-9 Sr. Ari Fernandez.
GAME: Rowe advanced to the area round against Harlingen
and should again be very competitive in this district despite
the loss of graduated district MVP Josh Torralba. Fernandez
was on the all-defensive team and offers senior leadership.
MISSION SHARYLAND RATTLERS—Coach: David Keith (9868). 2010-11: 18-16/8-6.
NAMES: 6-3 Sr. Quino Pistokache; 6-4 Sr. Mauricio Ollervides; 5-9 Sr. Neel Patel; 6-5 Sr. John Madrigal.
GAME: Sharyland advanced to bi-district against Laredo
United for the second consecutive season. Pistokache was
selected first team all-district and also placed on the alldefensive team.
LA JOYA COYOTES—Coach: Ricardo Cantu, Jr. 2010-11: 1715/6-8.
NAMES: 5-4 Jr. Johnny Hinojosa; 6-3 Sr. Alex Alaniz; 6-3 Sr.
Mario Tamez; 6-2 Sr. Ricky Salinas.
GAME: La Joya will be amongst the teams in this league vying for a playoff spot behind newcomer of the year Tamez
and honorable mention Salinas.
MCALLEN BULLDOGS—Coach: Homer Garr. 2010-11: 1914/11-3.
NAMES: 5-8 Sr. Eric Silva; 6-3 Sr. James Kittleman; 5-5 Jr.
Andre Saldana; 5-10 Sr. Elijah Hernandez; 6-1 Sr. Robert
Valdez.
GAME: McAllen advanced to bi-district against Laredo Alexander but graduated eight seniors off the roster.
MISSION EAGLES—Coach: Toro Martinez. 2010-11: 1218/2-12.
NAMES: Jr. Peter Arizpe.
GAME: Arizpe took home second team all-district honors
for the Eagles, the second consecutive year the young talent has been acknowledged.
LA JOYA PALMVIEW LOBOS—Coach: Andy Saenz. 2010-11:
5-25/2-12.
NAMES: Sr. Dominic Garza.
GAME: Palmview turns to the talents of second team alldistrict Garza to guide the attack.
DONNA REDSKINS—Coach: Zeke Rodriguez. 2010-11:
5-21/2-12.
GAME: Donna showed some improvement last year with a
couple of district wins, two more than they had the previous season.
DISTRICT 31-5A
HARLINGEN CARDINALS—Coach: Greg Yates (271-118).
2010-11: 30-7/12-2.
NAMES: 5-11 Sr. Daniel Ybarra; 5-6 Jr. Gilbert Reza; 6-0 Sr.
Pete Robles; 6-2 Sr. Charlie Powers; 5-9 Jr. Omar Hunter.
GAME: Harlingen advanced to the regional semifinals
against San Antonio MacArthur. Ybarra was celebrated as
the district newcomer of the year while Robles, Hunter,
Reza and Powers were all honorable mention selections.
EDINBURG NORTH COUGARS—Coach: Rudy B. Garcia
(292-245). 2010-11: 18-15/9-5.
NAMES: 5-11 Sr. Sam Cavazos; 5-7 Sr. Mando Peralta, 4.5
ppg., 2.4 rpg., 3 apg.; 6-0 Sr. Brandon Davila, 9 ppg., 6.7
rpg.; 6-0 Sr. Aaron Beltran, 6.7 ppg., 3.1 rpg.; 5-8 Soph.
Brian Beltran, 4.8 ppg., 2.5 rpg.
GAME: Edinburg North advanced to bi-district against
Weslaco, the school’s first playoff appearance in 13 years.
Team will have a lot of experience, quickness, speed and
overall ability. Cavazos was named second team all-district
while Davila, Peralta, Aaron Beltran and Brian Beltran were
all honorable mention picks.
HARLINGEN SOUTH HAWKS—Coach: Brian Molina (11559). 2010-11: 23-10/10-4.
NAMES: 5-9 Sr. Mark Villegas, 14.1 ppg., 4.2 apg., 4.1 spg.;
6-0 Soph. Nick Garcia, 12.4 ppg., 3.2 rpg., 2 apg., 1.4 spg.;
6-2 Sr. Johnny Sauceda, 5 ppg., 4.4 rpg.; 6-3 Sr. Lorenzo
Monjaras, 4.1 ppg., 3.2 rpg.; 5-10 Sr. Jaelen Molina, 3 ppg.
GAME: South advanced to bi-district against Brownsville
Hanna. Hawks return two starters and 10 lettermen led
by ultra-quick point guard second team all-district Villegas
and silky smooth honorable mention all-district Garcia.
Team will hang its hat on their aggressive style man defense and long range three-point shooting. Sauceda and
Monjaras were also on the honorable mention roster.
EDINBURG ECONOMEDES JAGUARS—Coach: Lalo Rios
(61-119). 2010-11: 16-16/4-10.
NAMES: 6-2 Sr.
John Barrientos,
13.9 ppg., 7.9
rpg.; 5-11 Sr. J.J.
Velazquez, 12.1
ppg., 2.7 spg.; 6-0
Sr. Jesus Gonzalez,
7 ppg., 4.5 rpg.;
Nick Garcia
Mark Villegas
Harlingen South
Harlingen South 6-2 Sr. Ricky Cantu, 9.7 ppg., 7.3
rpg.; 5-9 Sr. Christian Zuniga, 4.4 ppg., 2.3 rpg.
GAME: Jaguars expect to battle for a district title with all
starters coming back. Team experience, size and speed will
be focal points in the team’s overall success. Barrientos was
first team all-district while Velazquez was on the second
team and Gonzalez, Cantu and Zuniga were all honorable
mention.
EDINBURG BOBCATS—Coach: Zeke Cuellar. 2010-11: 333/14-0.
NAMES: 5-10 Jr. Matthew Garza; 5-7 Jr. Emilio Trejo; 6-2 Sr.
Nick McAllef; 6-5 Sr. Noe Espericueta; 5-10 Jr. Raul Palma;
6-6 Jr. Gabriel Rivas.
GAME: Edinburg advanced to the regional semifinals
against San Antonio Taft and will be looking for replacements to step up for graduated district MVP Aaron Olvera.
McAllef, Trejo, Espericueta, Rivas and Garza were all honorable mention all-district talents.
PHARR-SAN JUAN-ALAMO NORTH RAIDERS—Coach: Jaime Gongora. 2010-11: 17-15/4-10.
NAMES: 5-6 Jr. Leeon Badillo; 5-5 Sr. Raymond Leal; 5-10 Sr.
Steve Solis; 5-5 Sr. J.J. Salazar; 5-7 Sr. Adan Enriquez; 6-1 Jr.
Artie Cuellar; 5-7 Sr. Mark Ramirez.
GAME: The Raiders expect to be improved with the return
of honorable mention all-district performers Salazar and
Solis. Replacing first team all-district Isaac Garcia will be a
challenge.
PHARR-SAN JUAN-ALAMO MEMORIAL WOLVERINES—
Coach: Roberto Silva (18-44). 2010-11: 7-23/3-11.
NAMES: 5-7 Jr. Juan Rosales, 15 ppg., 4 apg., 3 spg.; 5-10
Jr. Christian Ramirez, 7 ppg., 3 apg.; 5-11 Jr. Aaron Flores, 5
ppg., 6 rpg.; 5-9 Sr. Gilbert Pena, 7 ppg., 3 apg.; 5-9 Jr. Jaime
Borrego, 4 ppg., 6 rpg.; Sr. Porfirio Rodriguez.
GAME: Coach Silva returns seven players who at one point
in the season were in the starting lineup. Second team alldistrict Rosales, honorable mention Ramirez and Borrego
started as sophomores the whole season and will be the
catalysts this year. Pena and Porfirio Rodriguez are the lone
seniors with varsity experience. The Wolverines are poised
to make a run at the playoffs for the first time in school
history.
PHARR-SAN JUAN-ALAMO BEARS—Coach: Roy Garcia II.
2010-11: 5-24/1-13.
NAMES: 5-8 Sr. Jesse Castillo; 6-1 Sr. Justin Gonzales.
GAME: Gonzalez picked up second team all-district recognition while Castillo was honorable mention.
DISTRICT 32-5A
WESLACO PANTHERS—Coach: Gabe Valdez. 2010-11: 318/14-0.
GAME: Weslaco advanced to the regional quarterfinals
against Harlingen. The Panthers were rocked hard by
graduation with district co-MVPs Raul Garcia and Garrison
Lackey both graduating.
BROWNSVILLE HANNA EAGLES—Coach: Todd Barckholtz.
2010-11: 25-9/12-2.
NAMES: 5-9 Sr. Victor Aguilar, 9.4 ppg., 3.5 apg.; 6-1 Jr.
Lorenzo Garza, 10.7 ppg., 5.5 rpg.
GAME: Hanna advanced to the area round against Laredo
United. This will be a different-feeling season with the absence of retired long-time coach Don Denson. Look for a
young and inexperienced team on the floor that will still
work hard to be competitive in district. Aguilar was newcomer of the year while Garza was second team all-district.
LOS FRESNOS FALCONS—Coach: Shawn Jones (281-186).
2010-11: 8-25/2-12.
NAMES: 5-11 Jr. Akeem Simien; 5-8 Jr. Erasto Renteria; 5-9
Sr. Kevin Cole; 5-8 Jr. Reno Martinez; 5-11 Jr. Eli Villarreal;
6-4 Sr. Christian Rodriguez.
GAME: Watch for honorable mention selections Renteria,
Simien and Cole to lead the Falcons in what is expected to
be a return to the post-season after a two-year absence.
BROWNSVILLE PORTER COWBOYS—Coach: Luis Garza
(122-123). 2010-11: 17-16/7-7.
NAMES: 5-10 Jr. Hugo Salazar; 5-8 Jr. Gio Betancourt; 5-8
Sr. Jordan Morales; 5-10 Jr. Martin de los Santos; 6-0 Jr. Joel
Garza; 5-10 Jr. Jonah Kavanaugh.
GAME: Porter advanced to bi-district against Edinburg and
should again be in the playoff chase. Watch for sophomore
of the year Salazar, second team all-district Betancourt and
honorable mentions de los Santos and Kavanaugh to be instrumental to the team’s success.
BROWNSVILLE RIVERA RAIDERS—Coach: Saul M. Villarreal. 2010-11: 18-10/9-5.
NAMES: 5-7 Sr. David Soto; 6-1 Sr. Juan Ortiz; 6-4 Sr. Ricky
Gonzalez; 6-3 Sr. Hector Orozco; 5-10 Sr. Dominique Whitaker.
GAME: Rivera advanced to bi-district against Harlingen and
will once again be in post-season contention. Soto was district defensive player of the year while Ortiz and Whitaker
were honorable mention all-district.
BROWNSVILLE PACE VIKINGS—Coach: Jose Luis Ramirez.
2010-11: 11-18/6-8.
NAMES: 5-7 Sr. CJ Armendariez.
GAME: Pace seeks continued improvement and hopes to
move up to the top tier of this league.
BROWNSVILLE LOPEZ LOBOS—Coach: Luis Gonzalez.
2010-11: 12-20/3-11.
NAMES: Sr. Rodolfo Aguirre; Sr. Lorenzo Rangel; Sr. Mateo
Gutierrez; Jr. Gibert Vasquez; Jr. Efren Torres; Sr. Chris Perez; Sr. Jesus Jimenez; Sr. JJ Hernandez.
GAME: The Lobos will be an improved pack behind first
team all-district unanimous selection Jimenez and honorable mention nod Hernandez.
SAN BENITO GREYHOUNDS—Coach: Eddie Abrego. 201011: 13-20/3-11.
GAME: San Benito missed the playoffs after reaching the
previous year.
STATE TOP 10
CLASS 4A BOYS
T1.
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6.
7.
8.
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10.
Dallas Kimball—Knights won it all last year and return state tourney MVP Shannon Lilly.
Houston Yates—Lions received the exact number of votes as Kimball. This would be an incredible state final.
Dallas Lincoln—Even with LeBryan Nash gone, don’t expect Leonard Bishop’s Tigers to go quietly into the night.
Fort Worth Arlington Heights—Yellowjackets have a new coaching staff but more of the same talent that has recently excelled.
Dallas South Oak Cliff—The third entry out of the Dallas ISD gives the district three of the state’s top five teams.
Rosenberg Terry—All-state Derrick Griffin leads a powerful lineup and a team gunning for its third consecutive district title and more.
San Antonio Alamo Heights—Regional quarterfinalist Mules have a new coaching staff but welcome back district MVP Jeffrey Rodewald.
Tyler John Tyler—Expect the Lions to be one of the teams battling out of an incredibly tough Region 2.
Ennis—This is a rising basketball program that will call on district MVP Jordan Mason to continue its ascent.
Beaumont Ozen—A top 10 state list without the Panthers just wouldn’t be right, and this team garnered the votes to stay in the grouping.
CLASS 4A
DISTRICT 1-4A
EL PASO ANDRESS EAGLES—Coach: James Forbes (460349). 2010-11: 19-12/12-2.
NAMES: 6-1 Sr. Devin Simmons, 12.2 ppg., 3 apg., 3 spg.;
5-10 Jr. De’jon Scott, 4 ppg.; 5-10 Soph. Eddie Sinegal, 5.6
ppg.; 5-8 Jr. Dalvyn Collins.
GAME: Andress advanced to the area round against Denton Ryan. This is a very young, guard loaded team. The defending district champs look to play uptempo this season
thanks to the return of one of the top guards in West Texas
in first team all-district Simmons.
EL PASO CHAPIN HUSKIES—Coach: Thomas Shukitt (21694). 2010-11: 17-15/9-5.
NAMES: 5-10 Sr. Cody Hildreth; 6-2 Sr. Ishmael Larkin; Trevor Debourg; Logan Johnson.
GAME: Chapin advanced to bi-district against El Paso Parkland. The Huskies will play a fundamentally sound brand of
ball and have team unity.
EL PASO BURGES MUSTANGS—Coach: Robert Cordova.
2010-11: 18-13/7-7.
NAMES: 6-3 Sr. Josh Varner; 5-11 Sr. Malcolm Stewart; 5-11
Jr. Aaron Jones; 5-9 Jr. Alvin Jones; 5-5 Sr. James Fragoso;
6-3 Jr. Kevin Brooks; Sr. Justin Ramirez.
GAME: Burges advanced to bi-district against El Paso Riverside. Mustangs will again be dangerous behind first team
all-district Aaron Jones, the only sophomore named to the
unit. Alvin Jones was on the second team as a sophomore
while Stewart was honorable mention.
EL PASO BOWIE BEARS—Coach: Daniel Celaya (70-109).
2010-11: 22-8/12-2.
NAMES: 5-6 Jr. James Puga; 5-10 Sr. Joey Hidalgo; 6-2 Sr.
Sergio Diaz; Jesse Lopez.
GAME: Bowie advanced to the area round against The Colony, the second consecutive year they have been eliminated by the Cougars. Lopez was second team all-district and
second team all-city, while Diaz was honorable mention alldistrict. Team will rely on experience, but will need to work
on quickness to stay with the quick teams in the district.
EL PASO AUSTIN PANTHERS—Coach: Stacy Spencer. 201011: 18-12/7-7.
NAMES: 5-11 Jr. Ivan Baker; 6-4 Sr. Dalton Moore; 5-6 Sr.
Evan Williams; 5-6 Sr. Alec Villa; 6-6 Jr. Oliver Guerrero; 6-2
Sr. Daniel Pena; 6-0 Sr. Zachary Green.
GAME: Austin missed the playoffs in a fourth place tiebreaker after going to the regional semifinals the previous
year. Watch for newcomer of the year Guerrero to try and
return the Panthers to the post-season. Help comes from
second team all-district Baker.
EL PASO JEFFERSON SILVER FOXES—Coach: Jesse Uranga.
2010-11: 14-13/6-8.
NAMES: Jr. Andres Gomez; Sr. Gilbert Ramirez; Sr. Frank
Acevedo; Sr. Oscar Guillen; Sr. Christian Portillo; Sr. Zach
Fierro; Sr. Jose Lopez; Sr. Charlie Shane; Sr. Brandon Chung.
GAME: Look for honorable mention all-district selection
Ramirez to be the team’s go-to guy.
EL PASO IRVIN ROCKETS—Coach: David Ortega. 2010-11:
5-23/3-11.
NAMES: 5-5 Sr. Jacques Davidson; 5-4 Jr. Andres Lujan; 5-4
Sr. Adam Frias; 5-7 Sr. Damere Johnson; 5-5 Sr. Brandon
Wyatt; 5-9 Jr. Adrain Valtierra.
GAME: Davidson was a bright spot with an honorable mention all-district year in an otherwise difficult season.
EL PASO HIGH TIGERS—Coach: Mark Reynolds. 2010-11:
2-29/0-14.
NAMES: 5-9 Jr. Aidan Slavin; 5-7 Sr. Josue Schlemm; 5-9
Soph. Bryant Wolfe; 5-7 Jr. Omar Ponce; 6-4 Jr. Anthony
5A
Michael Grant
Wolfforth Frenship
Colton Hendrix
Wolfforth Frenship
Tyler Rogers
Wolfforth Frenship
Campbell; 6-0 Sr. Christian Bastidas; 6-2 Sr. Irving Torres.
GAME: Slavin and Campbell are a pair of young juniors who
were named honorable mention all-district and will lead
the Tigers.
DISTRICT 2-4A
EL PASO RIVERSIDE RANGERS—Coach: Javier Vela. 201011: 22-10/11-1.
NAMES: 6-3 Sr. Enrique Borreol, 13 ppg., 8 rpg., 2 bpg.;
5-10 Sr. Brian Hinojo, 13 ppg., 3 apg., 3 spg.; 6-2 Sr. Alexis
Donacio, 9 ppg., 7 rpg., 2 bpg.; 6-1 Soph. Alex Rodriguez, 8
ppg., 4 apg., 2 spg.
GAME: Riverside advanced to the area round against Wolfforth Frenship. Rangers are looking forward to another
district title as they return all of last year’s players, led by
district co-MVP Borreol and all-city honorable mention Hinojo. There is more experience and a deeper bench that
should result in more wins.
EL PASO PARKLAND MATADORS—Coach: Jeremy Vanley
(100-46). 2010-11: 27-6/11-1.
NAMES: 5-11 Sr. Eddie Caruth; 5-10 Jr. Jordan Zamudio; 5-5
Jr. Mike Clemons; Sr. Daniel Corral.
GAME: Parkland advanced to the area round against Amarillo Palo Duro. Matadors took a graduation hit and will
look at replacing eight players no longer on the roster.
SAN ELIZARIO EAGLES—Coach: Paul Gutierrez. 2010-11:
16-16/6-6.
NAMES: 6-2 Sr. Humberto Orozco; 6-3 Sr. Sergio Frausto;
5-7 Sr. Jonathan Hernandez; 5-10 Sr. Saul Onzures.
GAME: San Elizario advanced to bi-district against El Paso
Andress and is expected to again be a likely playoff participant out of this district.
CANUTILLO EAGLES—Coach: Larry Morales. 2010-11: 1416/5-7.
NAMES: 6-2 Sr. Robert Simental; 5-7 Jr. Anthony Vasquez;
5-9 Sr. Gabriel Acevedo; 5-8 Jr. Joseph Ortega; 6-2 Sr. AJ
Canales; 5-8 Jr. Joshua Varela; 5-8 Sr. Ryan Payan; 5-9 Jr.
Franky Esparza; 5-7 Jr. Danny Barazza; 5-10 Jr. Angel Zuniga;
6-0 Jr. Isaac Arroyo; 6-0 Soph. Michael Porras; 6-2 Soph.
Jonathan Rodriguez; 6-3 Sr. Oscar Cabral.
GAME: Canutillo missed the playoffs after advancing the
previous season and is looking at replacing a stable of graduated senior talent. The Eagles slid to 5-7 in district just a
year after going 13-1.
EL PASO DEL VALLE CONQUISTADORS—Coach: Will
Churchill. 2010-11: 13-19/4-8.
NAMES: 5-6 Jr. Mike Atkins, 7 ppg., 4 apg., 2 spg.; 6-0 Jr.
Damian Gillespie, 7 ppg., 5 rpg.
GAME: Del Valle fields a talented young group with seven
returning varsity players and two starters. It is a team that
believes it should be in playoff contention.
EL PASO YSLETA INDIANS—Coach: Hector Avila Jr. (214138) 2010-11: 17-17/5-7.
NAMES: 5-8 Sr. Brandon Aguirre; 6-1 Sr. Vince Melendez;
5-9 Sr. Andy Vega; 5-7 Sr. Leigh Rodriguez; 5-11 Soph. David
Sosa.
GAME: Ysleta advanced to bi-district against El Paso Bowie
one year after a 3-11 district finish.
CLINT HORIZON SCORPIONS—Coach: Lee Williams. 201011: 1-26/0-12.
GAME: One year after falling in a three-way tie for the final
playoff berth, Horizon hit especially hard times in a onewin season.
DISTRICT 3-4A
WOLFFORTH FRENSHIP TIGERS—Coach: Jason Dear (205126). 2010-11: 25-10/11-3.
NAMES: 6-3 Sr. Tyler Rogers, 13.5 ppg., 4.1 rpg., 2 apg., 2.5
spg.; 6-4 Jr. Michael Grant, 15.5 ppg., 3.5 rpg., 3 apg., 3.1
spg.; 5-11 Sr. Colton Hendrix, 7.1 ppg., 2 rpg.
GAME: Frenship advanced to the regional quarterfinals
against Denton Ryan. Tigers return three starters and eight
lettermen and will have to win some games early to have
some confidence going into a tough district. Five of the 10
players are in football, so the team hopes to come together
quickly after the football season. Grant was outstanding
and named Avalanche-Journal all-South Plains 5A-4A player of the year and district co-newcomer of the year while
Rogers was on the first team.
AMARILLO PALO DURO DONS—Coach: Jeff Evans (350150). 2010-11: 27-7/14-0.
NAMES: 5-10 Sr. Dyonne Luke, 8.7 ppg., 3 spg.; 5-11 Sr.
Kolton Dunn, 9.1 ppg., 3 rpg.; 6-0 Jr. Charleston White.
GAME: Palo Duro advanced to regional quarterfinals
against The Colony but must replace graduated district
MVP Trestin Clay. This year’s team will face the same set of
challenges as last year’s team, overcoming a lack of interior
size with consistent scoring and rebounding by committee.
Dons will have to maintain a high level of focus and energy
to get defensive stops with a small team.
CANYON RANDALL RAIDERS—Coach: Leslie Broadhurst
(465-302). 2010-11: 20-11/9-5.
NAMES: 6-3 Sr. Ridrell Holman, 15.6 ppg., 6.3 rpg.; 5-10
Sr. Zach Carlisle, 6.1 ppg., 4.3 apg.; 6-1 Sr. Trey Ingram, 9.7
ppg., 3.8 rpg.; 5-11 Jr. Logan Brittain, 5.2 ppg., 3 apg.
GAME: Randall advanced to bi-district against The Colony.
Three starters and seven lettermen return including all-district performers Holman and Ingram. Raiders will feature
good guard play but must improve defensively and find
some rebounders. This team has all the makings of being
very competitive.
CANYON EAGLES—Coach: Guy Crenshaw (234-187). 201011: 11-18/7-7.
NAMES: 5-8 Sr. Ashton Elmquist; 6-2 Sr. Will Toliver; 5-11
Sr. Trevor Davis; Sr. Austin King; 6-2 Sr. Clay Halencak; Sr.
Isaac Williams; Sr. Luke Rohrbach; 5-9 Jr. Wyatt Sippy; 6-1
Jr. Jesse Stigler.
GAME: Canyon advanced to bi-district against Denton Ryan
and graduated just one senior from its roster. Sippy gathered co-newcomer of the year recognition as well as first
team all-district while Toliver was on the second team.
PLAINVIEW BULLDOGS—Coach: Leon Hagerman. 2010-11:
12-19/5-9.
NAMES: 5-11 Jr. Daniel Miller; 5-10 Sr. Jaylon Jackson; 5-9
Sr. Josh Smiley; 6-0 Sr. Kendrick Fennell; 5-10 Sr. Avysh
Hearvey; 6-2 Sr. Jarod Bailey; 5-7 Sr. Quaveien Thomas;
5-10 Sr. Chris Salazar.
GAME: Plainview missed the playoffs after reaching the
previous year. Look for second team all-district Jackson to
be the new go-to player in the absence of graduated talent
Michael Curry.
HEREFORD WHITEFACES—Coach: Kirk Ellis (180-252).
2010-11: 11-19/6-8.
NAMES: 6-1 Sr. Nate Adams, 18.1 ppg., 3.5 apg.; 6-2 Sr. Jordan Streun, 8.2 ppg., 5.6 rpg.
GAME: Hereford fought for a playoff position last year until
the last game. Team should be able to shoot and will be
a bit bigger on the inside this year, but will need to play
tough defense and rebound. Watch for second team alldistrict Adams to lead.
AMARILLO CAPROCK LONGHORNS—Coach: Quincy Nodine. 2010-11: 9-19/5-9.
NAMES: 5-11 Sr. Kaleen Jones; 5-10 Jr. Michael Guerrero;
5-11 Jr. Addison Bustos; 6-1 Sr. Brandon Martinez; 6-0 Sr.
Gerardo Arevalo.
GAME: Longhorns not only graduated first team all-district
Mawen Maywin but will definitely miss his 6-8 height.
DUMAS DEMONS—Coach: Marcus Klingsick. 2010-11:
5-25/1-13.
NAMES: 6-4 Sr. Clayton Baker; 6-0 Jr. Rylan Gerber; 5-10
Sr. Andres Baskin; 5-10 Soph. Nathan Thomas; 5-10 Soph.
Dylan Hatley; 6-0 Jr. Josh Diaz; 5-10 Soph. Benton Bilbrey;
5-11 Sr. Tanner Hallford; 6-1 Jr. Jordan Hutcherson; 6-2 Sr.
Slayton Hatley.
GAME: Dumas is an incredibly young team that graduated
only one senior from the roster.
DISTRICT 4-4A
LITTLE ELM LOBOS—Coach: Rusty Segler. 2010-11: 1614/8-4.
NAMES: Jr. Anthony Egwu; 6-3 Jr. Biron Joseph; 5-9 Jr. Davante Pullum; 5-9 Sr. Bryan Owens; 6-1 Sr. Michael Blanchette; 6-2 Sr. Lamont West.
GAME: Little Elm advanced to bi-district against Wolfforth
Frenship. The team’s time has come under second year
Coach Segler for a program expected to battle for a district
championship. Joseph and Pullum were both first team alldistrict as sophomores and will have this team humming
for a couple of years along with second teamer Egwu, yet
another junior this
year.
DENTON RYAN RAIDERS—Coach: Bryce
Overstreet (142-108).
2010-11: 25-9/12-0.
NAMES: 6-0 S Jr. Trey
Mohair, 13 ppg., 4
Drew Charles
Slayton Vaughan
Azle
Azle
rpg., 3.6 apg.; 6-3 Sr.
Sam Johnson, 9 ppg.,
3 rpg.; 6-0 Sr. Trey Cook, 7 ppg., 3 rpg.
GAME: Ryan advanced to the regional semifinals against
Fort Worth Arlington Heights. Raiders are small and athletic and very good defensively. Team is coming off three
district championships and the regional semis, so the kids
understand winning. Mohair was district defensive player
of the year while Johnson was newcomer of the year.
THE COLONY COUGARS—Coach: Cleve Ryan. 2010-11: 2412/9-3.
NAMES: 6-7 Sr. Antoine Burrell; 5-9 Sr. Kendall Jones.
GAME: The Colony advanced to the regional final against
Fort Worth Arlington Heights. Cougars graduated alldistrict stars A.J. Price and Brent Okpoh and will turn to
second team all-district performers Burrell and Jones to
continue the success the program has experienced in recent years.
WICHITA FALLS COYOTES—Coach: Carl Pennington (174108). 2010-11: 12-18/6-6.
NAMES: 6-0 Sr. D.J. Jordan, 14 ppg., 3.2 rpg., 2.5 apg., 2.3
spg.; 5-9 Jr. Bubba Mathis, 12.3 ppg., 4.2 rpg., 2.5 spg.; 6-4
Sr. Jerod Frank, 6 ppg.; Brandon Brown; Thomas Morrison.
GAME: Wichita Falls advanced to bi-district against Amarillo Palo Duro. Coyotes will be very coachable and will be
able to shoot the ball. Look for 10-12 players to see action.
Challenges include needing to find a proven point guard
and rebounding as a team. Mathis was first team all-district
as a sophomore while Jordan was on the second team.
WICHITA FALLS RIDER RAIDERS—Coach: LaKeith Grant.
2010-11: 10-16/4-8.
NAMES: 6-4 Sr. Zach Dickey, 10 ppg., 6 rpg.; 6-7 Sr. Matt
Temple, 8 ppg., 4 rpg.; 6-1 Jr. JT Barrett, 6 ppg., 3 rpg.
GAME: Coach Grant is new on the scene to a club that
returns several players from a young and inexperienced
group. Raiders should be improved and have an opportunity to compete in a tough district. Barrett was named to
the all-defensive team.
DENTON BRONCOS—Coach: Harold Jackson (61-111).
2010-11: 6-25/2-10.
NAMES: 6-1 Jr. Michael Jackson; 6-0 Sr. Dentton Hudspeth;
6-1 Sr. J.J. Harper; 5-9 Jr. Wendall Williams; 6-0 Sr. Matthew
Perry; 6-0 Jr. Manny Patterson; 6-1 Sr. Devonte Hicks.
GAME: Denton missed the playoffs after advancing the
previous year. The Broncos will be a post-season contender
this year behind all-defensive team honoree Harper.
LAKE DALLAS FALCONS—Coach: Matthew Kloske. 2010-11:
4-23/1-11.
NAMES: Sr. Daveon Parrish.
GAME: No one said this district was going to be easy. Lake
Dallas has had a tough go of things but is pleased to return
all-defensive honoree Parrish.
DISTRICT 5-4A
AZLE HORNETS—Coach: Eddy Prather. 2010-11: 26-5/14-0.
NAMES: 6-2 Sr. Drew Charles, 17.8 ppg., 4.8 apg.; 6-7 Jr.
Slayton Vaughan, 6.6 ppg.; 6-3 Sr. Weston Wood; 6-0 Jr.
Trevor McDaniel; 6-1 Jr. Zack Roberson.
GAME: Azle advanced to the area round against Hewitt
Midway. Second team Star-Telegram Super team performer and district MVP Charles leads the Hornets seeking his
and the team’s fourth consecutive district championship.
Team will be inexperienced after losing three starters but
a strong JV team will help out. Second team all-district
Vaughan is the other returning starter.
THE TROPHY CLUB BYRON NELSON BOBCATS—Coach:
Scott Curran. 2010-11: 22-11/11-3.
NAMES: Sr. Corron Green; Jr. Conor Mullis; Jr. Keyunta Watkins; Sr. Ryan Lexa; Sr. Vincent Reza; Jr. Chris Nickells; Jr.
Cliff Campbell; Sr. Josh Hernandez; Sr. Laurent Tshisekedi;
Sr. Jesse Hernandez; Sr. Andrew Mitchell; Sr. Chase Karrenbrock; Sr. Keithie X-Gray; Sr. Brandon Keaveny; Sr. Cody
Montierth.
GAME: Nelson advanced to bi-district against Fort Worth
Southwest. Now in its second year, the Bobcats are salivating at the opportunity to win a district championship. With
a stacked roster coming back, this team is armed and ready
for bigger things. Watch for offensive player of the year
Watkins, first team all-district Green and second teamer
Lexa to make this team go.
BIRDVILLE HAWKS—Coach: Jeff Fitch (307-248). 2010-11:
15-15/8-6.
NAMES: 5-9 Sr. Jimmy King, 10.8 ppg., 5.9 apg.; 5-10 Sr. Cris
Sawyer, 14.9 ppg.; 6-0 Sr. Aaron Esslinger, 2 ppg.; 6-7 Sr.
Aaron Hughes, 3.8 ppg., 3.5 rpg., 2.2 bpg.; 6-3 Jr. Ben Barnett, 4.9 ppg., 5.3 rpg.
GAME: Birdville advanced to bi-district against Fort Worth
Trimble Tech. Hawks will be experienced as eight lettermen
return. King was first team all-district while Sawyer was on
the second team. A key to improvement will be the continued development of bigs Hughes and Barnett.
SAGINAW BOSWELL PIONEERS—Coach: Don Boen. 201011: 9-15/7-7.
GAME: Boswell advanced to bi-district against Fort Worth
Arlington Heights, culminating a nice season in which the
team turned around a 2-12 district mark the previous year.
KELLER TIMBER CREEK FALCONS—Coach: Brad Mouser.
2010-11: 8-25/1-13.
NAMES: Jr. Ray Munson; Sr. Isaiah Willis.
GAME: The Falcons are ready to be one of the district playoff teams despite the infancy of the program. Watch for
sophomore newcomer of the year Munson and second
team all-district Willis to have this team headed upward.
ALEDO BEARCATS—Coach: Steve Smith. 2010-11: 13-18/6-8.
NAMES: Soph. Taylor Johnson; 5-11 Sr. Jonathan Gray; 6-1
Sr. Matthew Bishop; 6-4 Sr. Pierce Gentry.
GAME: Aledo is likely in the middle of the district pack but
could contend with newcomer of the year Johnson and
second team all-district Bishop.
FORT WORTH BREWER BEARS—Coach: Jason Porostovsky
(40-55). 2010-11: 9-22/5-9.
NAMES: 6-4 Sr. Christian McNeil-Armstrong, 5 ppg., 3 rpg.;
6-3 Sr. Jalen Bridges, 12 ppg., 7 rpg.; 6-0 Jr. Cameron Brown,
3 ppg.; 6-3 Jr. Dylan Vilares, 4 rpg.; 5-11 Sr. Zack Forrest,
3 apg.
GAME: Bears will be improved from last year. Team returns
several starters from a competitive team last year. Bridges
was first team all-district.
SPRINGTOWN PORCUPINES—Coach: James Rike. 2010-11:
20-21/4-10.
NAMES: 6-4 Sr. Joseph Doremus, 6 ppg., 5 rpg.; 6-1 Jr. Kylan
Gutierrez, 8 ppg.; 6-4 Jr. Dillon Stubbs; 5-9 Sr. Jacob Whiteman; 5-9 Soph. Dylan Ray.
GAME: Springtown should be young but deep at several
positions. Ray is a long distance threat after connecting on
40 percent of his threes last year.
5-10 Jr. Kendrick Salone; 5-9 Sr. Jerome Green; 6-2 Sr. Alphonzo Gibson; 6-4 Sr. Reginald Scott; Sr. Dinzelle Hughes;
5-10 Jr. Andrew Nunley; 6-0 Jr. Deon Daniels; 5-9 Sr. Markiece Dowell; Jr. Sam Madison.
GAME: Second team all-district Salone will lead a Chaps
team that should be hovering near the top of this FWISD
district.
FORT WORTH SOUTHWEST RAIDERS—Coach: John
Church. 2010-11: 24-12/13-5.
NAMES: 5-10 Jr. Robbie Rhodes; 6-3 Jr. Nick Boone; 5-10 Jr.
Wesley Harris; 5-10 Sr. Trey Colbert; 5-9 Jr. Willie Robinson;
6-1 Jr. Victor Holmes; 5-3 Sr. Jordan Boone.
GAME: Southwest advanced to the regional quarterfinals
against district foe Arlington Heights. Raiders graduated
first team all-district seniors Brandon Gould and Jonathan
Martin and will need to find capable replacements. Rhodes
nabbed second team all-district recognition and is a starting point for Southwest.
FORT WORTH EASTERN HILLS HIGHLANDERS—Coach: Felley Donaldson. 2010-11: 21-12/13-5.
NAMES: 5-10 Jr. Benny West; 6-3 Sr. Elijah Johnson; 6-3 Sr.
Lee Randolph; 6-5 Sr. Juan Romero; 6-5 Sr. Jamal Terry; 6-3
Sr. Dewy Davis; 6-5 Sr. Tedron Woods.
GAME: Eastern Hills advanced to bi-district against Azle.
The Highlanders are another team that graduated two
first team all-district seniors in Chris Gibson and Bertram
O’Neal along with five other seniors. Randolph returns following second team all-district recognition.
FORT WORTH DUNBAR FLYING WILDCATS—Coach: Robert
Hughes Jr. 2010-11: 8-21/7-11.
NAMES: 6-6 Sr. Deon Rodgers.
GAME: Dunbar missed the playoffs after advancing the previous year. The Flying Wildcats are trying to return to their
decades-of-excellence ranking and will lean on first team
all-district Rodgers to get there.
FORT WORTH WESTERN HILLS COUGARS—Coach: Carter
Dunbar. 2010-11: 8-22/5-13.
NAMES: 6-5 Sr. Brendan Wagner; 6-2 Jr. Joe Smith; 6-4 Jr.
MacKenzie Sawin; 6-5 Jr. Calan Epps.
GAME: The Cougars bring talent to the table in offensive
player of the year Smith and second team all-district Wagner.
FORT WORTH SOUTH HILLS SCORPIONS—Coach: John
Jacks (27-61). 2010-11: 6-24/2-16.
NAMES: 5-10 Sr. Clifton Elliott.
GAME: South Hills is likely destined for a lower tier finish in
a top-heavy district.
FORT WORTH NORTH SIDE STEERS—Coach: Eric Shelton.
2010-11: 11-19/5-13.
NAMES: 6-3 Sr. Ramon White; 6-4 Jr. Alex Billiot; 6-2 Sr.
Daniel Castro.
GAME: White capped off an excellent year by being named
FORT WORTH CARTER-RIVERSIDE EAGLES—Coach: David
Allen. 2010-11: 3-22/1-17.
NAMES: 6-0 Sr. Jordan Moore; 6-0 Jr. Reggie Timms; 6-1 Sr.
Ryan Watkins; 5-10 Sr. Fred Jones.
GAME: The Eagles will be younger this year after the loss of
nine seniors from the roster.
DISTRICT 6-4A
DISTRICT 7-4A
FORT WORTH ARLINGTON HEIGHTS YELLOWJACKETS—
Coach: Josh Welch. 2010-11: 32-4/18-0.
NAMES: 5-6 Sr. Cedrick Bowman, 5 apg.; 6-4 Sr. Travis Williams, 12 ppg., 3 rpg., 3 apg.; 6-6 Jr. Ashawn Robinson, 7
ppg., 5 rpg.; 6-7 Jr. Damontre McFarland, 6 rpg., 2 bpg.
GAME: The Yellowjackets capped an outstanding season
with a state semifinal appearance against La Marque. Team
greets a new coaching staff and returns Region 1 and district MVP Williams, along with district newcomer of the
year Robinson and honorable mention all-district Bowman.
There is size inside for a team returning three starters and
several key players.
FORT WORTH TRIMBLE TECH BULLDOGS—Coach: Wendell
N. Ivory. 2010-11: 29-3/16-2.
NAMES: 6-3 Jr. Charles Hill, 14.3 ppg., 2.8 spg.; Sr. Brandon
Jackson; Sr. Julius Harris; Sr. Damarian Gipson; Sr. David
Endsley.
GAME: Trimble Tech advanced to the regional semifinals
against The Colony. First team all-district Hill is an outstanding talent and was also selected to the Star-Telegram
Super Team second team roster.
FORT WORTH O.D. WYATT CHAPARRALS—Coach: Rodney
McFadden. 2010-11: 14-14/9-9.
NAMES: 6-4 Sr. Tremaine Whitley; 5-10 Sr. Johnny Perry;
CROWLEY EAGLES—Coach: Alfred Jones (174-59). 201011: 22-12/11-3.
NAMES: 6-5 Sr. Deondre Ray, 18.1 ppg., 11.3 rpg., 4.6 apg.,
4 spg., 2 bpg.; 6-3 Sr. LeTron Manning, 8.6 ppg., 4.2 rpg., 3.3
apg.; 6-7 Jr. Kyle Wilson, 12 ppg., 9 rpg., 3 bpg.; 6-5 Jr. Tim
Thomas; 6-6 Jr. Rodney Carte.
GAME: Crowley advanced to bi-district against Stephenville. Offensive player of the year Ray averaged a doubledouble and is one of the top players in the region, while
Wilson ranks as a top 10 state player. Manning was district
newcomer of the year. Thomas returns after missing last
season due to an injury.
MANSFIELD SUMMIT JAGUARS—Coach: Jason Mutterer
(212-97). 2010-11: 26-9/12-2.
NAMES: 6-0 Sr. Joel Kapiamba; 6-2 Soph. Emmanuel Mudlay; 6-3 Sr. Darius Tabron; 6-1 Sr. Patrick Tsu; 5-5 Sr. Keon
Campbell; 6-0 Sr. Austin Callier; 6-0 Sr. Jalen Flowers; 6-1 Jr.
Trey Johnson; 6-3 Sr. Avery Schwab.
GAME: Summit advanced to the area round against Fort
Worth Arlington Heights. Jaguars will look to replace graduated district MVP Wesley Davis and will turn to talented
first team all-district performer Kapiamba.
EVERMAN BULLDOGS—Coach: Jay Mathieson (190-94).
2010-11: 28-6/13-1.
Cedrick Bowman
Arl. Heights
Ashawn Robinson
Arl. Heights
Travis Williams
Arl. Heights
NAMES: Sr. Lincoln Richard; 6-0 Sr. Horace Richardson; Sr.
Tori Boozer.
GAME: Everman advanced to the area round against Fort
Worth Trimble Tech. Bulldogs will be younger and needing
to replace graduated all-district performers Monty Grays
and Watson Harden. First team all-district Richard is a solid
talent and will have help from second teamers Richardson
and Boozer.
ARLINGTON SEGUIN COUGARS—Coach: Bobby Thigpen
(49-76). 2010-11: 13-21/7-7.
NAMES: 6-8 Sr. Kelvin Downs; 6-6 Jr. Greg Wesley; 5-9 Jr.
Marcus Frazier; 5-9 Jr. Chris Boleware; 6-4 Jr. Brandon Parrish; 6-0 Jr. Torrey Henry; 6-0 Jr. Richard Holden; 5-11 Sr.
Erik Wright; 6-0 Jr. Ashon Maze.
GAME: Seguin advanced to the area round against Fort
Worth Southwest. Downs was up in a first team all-district
season that has the Cougars excited about this year. Boleware was the district sophomore of the year while Frazier
was second team all-district.
BURLESON ELKS—Coach: Ted Tomchesson. 2010-11: 1019/4-10.
NAMES: Sr. Turner Schwarz.
GAME: Burleson missed the playoffs after advancing the
previous year. Elks will continue improving behind first
team all-district Schwarz.
GRANBURY PIRATES—Coach: David Breazeale. 2010-11:
11-14/6-8.
NAMES: 6-5 Sr. Conner Adams.
GAME: Pirates graduated two all-district performers in Dillion Coplin and Zack Price who will need to be replaced.
Adams is a good starting point following a second team alldistrict campaign.
CLEBURNE YELLOWJACKETS—Coach: Travis Edwards.
2010-11: 4-24/2-12.
NAMES: 5-10 Sr. Vince Maes; 6-2 Sr. Conner Matyniuk; 6-2
Sr. Pete Black; 6-4 Jr. Quade Coward; 6-1 Sr. Preston Bullard;
6-0 Soph. Brezaun Miller; 5-10 Jr. Tucker Nolen; 6-0 Soph.
Kameron Pickett; 6-0 Sr. Patrick Morgan; 6-0 Sr. Haden
Wright.
GAME: Matyniuk and Coward were selected as second
team all-district picks and will lead Cleburne.
JOSHUA OWLS—Coach: Dayton Barone. 2010-11: 2-29/014.
NAMES: Jr. Tyler Wright; 6-0 Sr. Riley Davis; 6-0 Sr. Michael
Keeton; Jr. Clint Loflin.
GAME: Joshua looks to be improved behind second team
all-district Wright.
DISTRICT 8-4A
KILLEEN KANGAROOS—Coach: Jason Fossett (309-154).
2010-11: 31-4/10-0.
NAMES: 6-0 Jr. Akeem Harrison, 4 ppg.; 5-10 Sr. Jamison
Hicks, 5ppg.; 6-2 Soph. Brian Long, 8 ppg., 5.8 rpg.; 6-5 Sr.
Tevin Bartney, 8.4 ppg., 8.1 rpg.; 6-0 Jr. Devari McCray, 4
ppg.; Victor Glaze; Ameer Lee.
GAME: Killeen advanced to bi-district against Arlington
Seguin. The Runnin’ Roos captured their sixth consecutive district title and will look to some new faces to continue their run as they must replace University of Houstonbound Tashawn Thomas. Killeen will look to returning
starters Long and Bartney and five lettermen as well as a
district champion JV that went 27-3. Some help could also
come from a 21-9 freshman team. Roos will be inexperienced but hope that by the time district rolls around in
mid-January they are ready for another playoff trip. Bartney was first team all-district while Hicks and Long were on
the second team.
WACO UNIVERSITY TROJANS—Coach: Tarl Lloyd, Jr. 201011: 16-18/6-4.
NAMES: 5-10 Sr. Antwan Nichols; 6-3 Sr. Calvin Richardson;
Jr. Darius Littlejohn; 5-10 Sr. Curtis Johnson; 6-3 Sr. Adonis
Haven; 6-3 Jr. Tyrone Jennings; 6-4 Sr. Fred Kelly; 5-10 Jr.
Ray Washington.
GAME: University advanced to bi-district against Mansfield
Summit. Washington was named co-defensive player of
the year while Jennings was sophomore of the year for a
team expected to contend for a district title. Haven and
Richardson were selected first team all-district while Littlejohn was second team.
HEWITT MIDWAY PANTHERS—Coach: Rusty Walker (203153). 2010-11: 23-12/7-3.
NAMES: 6-0 Sr. Orion Stewart, 10.3 ppg., 3.7 rpg., 2.3 apg.,
2.1 spg.; 5-10 Jr. Karmer Robertson; 5-10 Sr. Seth Rogers;
6-3 Jr. Chrishard Buhl, 6.7 ppg., 5.3 rpg.; 6-5 Sr. Shakiel
Randolph.
4A
GAME: Midway advanced to the regional quarterfinals
against Fort Worth Trimble Tech. Panthers look toward another strong season with depth again being a strong suit
behind three returning starters in first team all-district
Stewart, second team all-district Buhl and honorable mention Robertson. Team will need to find ways to replace cocaptains Jay Hook (district offensive MVP and all-region)
and Travis Corley (first team all-district).
STEPHENVILLE YELLOWJACKETS—Coach: Jonathan Normand. 2010-11: 19-11/4-6.
NAMES: Jr. Arbor Kelmendi; 5-10 Sr. Brian Picha; 6-0 Sr.
Miles Holstein; 6-2 Jr. Juder Stidham; 6-4 Sr. Josh Jenkins;
5-9 Sr. Tyler Floyd; 6-2 Sr. Avione Edwards.
GAME: Stephenville advanced to bi-district against Everman and will again be in the playoff conversation. Kelmendi
was named newcomer of the year while Stidham was second team all-district.
WACO LIONS—Coach: John Weeks. 2010-11: 10-20/2-8.
NAMES: 5-11 Sr. Michael Coleman; Jr. Patrick Bean; Jr. Devion Green; Jr. Josh Porter.
GAME: Waco failed to make the playoffs after reaching
the previous year. Bean was named first team all-district
as a sophomore while Green and Porter were honorable
mention all-district. (Interesting footnote: This team has a
Green and a Bean.)
SAN ANGELO LAKE VIEW CHIEFS—Coach: Robert Chaney.
2010-11: 6-24/1-9.
NAMES: Jr. Stefan Miller; Sr. Dominique Howard.
GAME: Lake View will be hard-pressed to move up much in
this district after losing all-district talents Matt Hummingbird and Rigo Muro. Howard will lead after an honorable
mention all-district season.
DISTRICT 9-4A
CARROLLTON CREEKVIEW MUSTANGS—Coach: Jonathan
Ellis (98-59). 2010-11: 15-17/8-6.
NAMES: 6-3 Sr. Aaron Brown, 9 ppg., 6.2 rpg.; 5-11 Sr. Justin
Cueto, 14.8 ppg.; 5-9 Sr. Stephen Buckner, 11.3 ppg., 4.2
apg.; 6-8 Sr. Malcolm Thompson; 6-3 Sr. Chris Weatherd,
5.6 ppg., 5.3 rpg.; 6-3 Sr. Adam Guay; 6-2 Sr. Justin Johnson;
6-0 Jr. Jordyn Peeler.
GAME: Mustangs return six varsity lettermen including four
starters to a team that missed the playoffs in a play-in game
last season. All-district guards Cueto and Buckner lead a
squad expecting to compete for district bragging rights.
FRISCO RACCOONS—Coach: Andrew Steele 2010-11: 2211/10-4.
NAMES: 6-7 Sr. R.J. White; 6-2 Jr. Ryan Thomas; 5-9 Sr.
Adrian Singletary; 6-3 Jr. Max McKenty; 6-3 Sr. Dee Fields;
6-4 Sr. Lee Brown.
GAME: Frisco advanced to bi-district against McKinney and
will need to replace graduated district MVP Ben Dillard.
Raccoons will be clamping down harder on the defensive
end of the court behind all-defensive performer Thomas.
FRISCO WAKELAND WOLVERINES—Coach: Brent Benningfield (106-49). 2010-11: 24-8/13-1.
NAMES: 6-2 Jr. Josh Harris; 6-3 Sr. Vashun Lusk; 6-7 Jr. Cameron Walker; 6-4 Soph. Noah Westerfield; 5-9 Soph. Sean
Watkins.
GAME: Wakeland advanced to the regional quarterfinals
against Dallas Kimball. Wolverines look to defend the district title with a young team after losing eight seniors from
last year.
FRISCO CENTENNIAL TITANS—Coach: Mike Scarbrough
(367-182). 2010-11: 24-10/11-3.
NAMES: 6-0 Sr. Bryant Rucker, 14 ppg., 3 spg., 3 apg.; 6-5 Sr.
Alex Terrien, 5 ppg., 5 rpg.; 6-2 Sr. Brett McDonald; 6-3 Jr.
Sam Azide, 4 ppg., 5 rpg.; 6-2 Jr. Erik Petersson.
GAME: Centennial advanced to the area round against
Dallas Lincoln. Titans graduated four starters and will be
inexperienced, although help should come from a 25-2 JV.
Watch for district offensive player of the year Rucker.
CARROLLTON NEWMAN SMITH TROJANS—Coach: Percy
Johnson (82-47). 2010-11: 10-20/3-11.
NAMES: 5-8 Sr. David Lewis; 6-1 Jr. Walter Rickett; 5-9 Soph.
Ben Higginbotham; 5-5 Soph. Darrion Brown; 6-4 Sr. Marquis Johnson; 6-3 Sr. Jordan Lockett.
GAME: Newman Smith missed the playoffs after advancing
the previous year. Lewis picked up first team all-district recognition while Rickett was on the second team and Brown
was on the all-defensive squad.
FRISCO LIBERTY REDHAWKS—Coach: Jim Miller. 2010-11:
18-14/8-6. NAMES: 5-9 Sr. Lewis Hill; 5-8 Jr. Aaron Estes.
GAME: Liberty advanced to the area round against Dallas
South Oak Cliff, turning around a 6-25/1-13 season the year
before in a major way.
FRISCO HERITAGE COYOTES—Coach: David Williams. 201011: 5-21/2-12.
NAMES: Jr. Ben Podell; Sr. Kabre Keller; Soph. Jordan Corbitt; Soph. Jordan Box.
GAME: Podell was the only sophomore named to the first
team all-district list while Keller was on the all-defensive
team.
CARROLLTON R.L. TURNER LIONS—Coach: Chris Ortiz.
2010-11: 3-23/1-13.
NAMES: 5-10 Soph. Lonnie Bolden; 6-4 Sr. Beau Carter; 6-4
Soph. Tyler Johnson; 5-10 Sr. Boris Penados; 5-11 Sr. Albert
Rodriguez.
GAME: Lions have had recent struggles and will count on
some young sophomores to help along with a pair of solid
seniors. Bolden was second team all-district as a freshman.
DISTRICT 10-4A
DALLAS HIGHLAND PARK SCOTS—Coach: David Piehler
(311-191). 2010-11: 23-9/12-2.
NAMES: 6-2 Sr. David Allen, 14 ppg., 4 rpg., 3 apg.; 6-7 Jr.
Chase Fletcher, 9 ppg., 5 rpg.
GAME: Highland Park advanced to bi-district against Frisco
Liberty. Scots lost nine seniors and only return two players
with varsity experience. Fortunately one is co-newcomer
of the year Fletcher while the other is first team all-district
Allen, who dropped 53 points in a game against McKinney.
RICHARDSON PEARCE MUSTANGS—Coach: Marc Johnson.
2010-11: 17-15/10-4.
NAMES: 6-1 Sr. Darius Revels; 6-1 Sr. Corey Coleman; 6-0 Sr.
Kyle Parker; 6-4 Sr. Bradley Hulme; 6-3 Sr. Danny Gutmann;
6-1 Sr. Cameron O’Reilly; 6-0 Sr. Sam Bell; 5-9 Sr. Brandon
Harper.
GAME: Pearce advanced to bi-district against Frisco Centennial and should compete with the Scots for district honors. Watch for first team all-district prodigies Revels and
Coleman to lead the Mustang attack.
WYLIE EAST RAIDERS—Coach: Emanuel Roland. 2010-11:
11-19/4-10.
NAMES: Jr. Marcell Ateman; Jr. Quan Jones; Soph. Kevon
Mack.
GAME: This is a team that is going to be good real fast after
starting out a varsity program last year. Ateman was conewcomer of the year while Jones and Mack were named
MCKINNEY LIONS—Coach: Wes Watson. 2010-11: 2510/12-2.
NAMES: 5-10 Jr. Jonathan Shannon; 6-1 Sr. A.J. Moutry;
6-0 Sr. Tanner Holland; 6-4 Sr. Nate Higgins; 6-3 Jr. Darrin
Donaldson.
GAME: McKinney advanced to the area round against Dallas Kimball and will be even better with several talented
pieces back in place.
MCKINNEY NORTH BULLDOGS—Coach: Darryll Craft.
2010-11: 22-11/9-5.
NAMES: 5-11 Sr. Kyle White; 6-0 Sr. Paul Turner; 5-11 Sr.
Neil Solze; 5-11 Sr. Alex Pelton; 6-8 Sr. Alexander Ridley;
Soph. Julion Pearce.
GAME: McKinney North advanced to bi-district against
Frisco Wakeland. Bulldogs graduated a pair of first team
all-district talents in Antonio Arnold and Ryan Creel and will
turn to youth in the form of second teamer Pearce.
WYLIE PIRATES—Coach: David Black (311-389). 2010-11:
10-20/6-8.
NAMES: 6-6 Jr. Jacoby Armstrong, 14 ppg., 11 rpg.; 6-2 Sr.
Noble Nwachukwu; 5-9 Sr. Ivan Holmes; 6-2 Jr. Freddie
Gibbs; 6-2 Jr. Karmell Joseph.
GAME: Wylie returns seven lettermen to a fifth place district finisher. Team hopes that experience will carry them
to the playoffs. First team all-district Armstrong was the
only sophomore named to the group and is going to be a
force after averaging a double-double.
ROCKWALL YELLOWJACKETS—Coach: Alan Simmons.
2010-11: 11-20/3-11.
NAMES: 6-6 Sr. Wes Davis; 6-0 Sr. Jared Ragland; 5-9 Sr.
Avery Knutson; 5-11 Sr. Austin Cristales; 5-10 Sr. Andrew
Hinckley; 6-6 Sr. Clay Marley; 6-2 Sr. Weston Richey.
GAME: Yellowjackets will look to replace nine seniors off
the roster but do return the talents of second team alldistrict Davis.
ROCKWALL-HEATH HAWKS—Coach: Justin Morett. 201011: 11-22/0-14.
NAMES: 5-11 Sr. Conner Geiser; 6-4 Jr. Jordan Points; 5-11
Sr. Brett Schuster; 6-3 Sr. Christian Nwabuko; 6-3 Sr. Tyler
McKay.
GAME: Geiser was Old Faithful during a second team alldistrict season.
DISTRICT 11-4A
DALLAS SOUTH OAK CLIFF GOLDEN BEARS—Coach: James
Mays II (310-102). 2010-11: 21-12/11-3.
NAMES: 5-10 Sr. Chris Hyder, 11.9 ppg., 3.5 rpg., 7.2 apg.,
2.5 spg.; 6-6 Sr. Bradley Umoru, 11.5 ppg., 5 rpg.; 5-10 Sr.
Dennis Jones, 7.6 ppg.; 6-4 Jr. Brian Umoru, 9.3 ppg., 6.9
rpg.; 6-7 Sr. Darion Hancock, 2.5 ppg., 2.8 rpg.
GAME: South Oak Cliff advanced to the regional quarterfinals against Dallas Lincoln. The Golden Bears are heavy
on experience and depth this year, led by three-year letterman point guard district defensive MVP Hyder and sharpshooter Jones. The inside presence is the best it has been
since 2008 with first team all-district brothers Bryan and
Bradley Umoru along with Hancock. SOC took Lincoln and
LeBryan Nash into double overtime in the playoffs and has
a great chance to advance to Austin this year.
DALLAS KIMBALL KNIGHTS—Coach: Royce Johnson. 201011: 38-3/14-0.
NAMES: 6-0 Sr. David Tucker; 6-0 Sr. Shannon Lilly; 6-2 Sr.
Micheal McGee; 6-0 Jr. Jordon Adams; 6-5 Soph. D’Angelo
Allen; 6-5 Jr. Randelle Jones.
GAME: Kimball is a Class 4A favorite to win it all again this
year after taking the gold last year over La Marque, 78-64.
The Knights graduated seven seniors including district MVP
Jordan Williams, but state championship MVP and first
team all-district Lilly is back to lead the way.
DALLAS PINKSTON VIKINGS—Coach: Nick Smith (91-63).
2010-11: 17-16/7-7.
NAMES: 6-5 Sr. Devonte’ Greene; 6-4 Jr. Brandon Gouldin;
6-3 Sr. Lonnie Eldridge; 6-2 Sr. Willie Brown; Jr. Trishunn
White.
GAME: Pinkston advanced to bi-district against Dallas Lincoln. First team all-district talents Cameron Dupree and Ollie Jackson have graduated, leaving second team all-district
youngsters White and Green from the color-my-world
team to keep Pinkston’s playoff streak intact.
DALLAS ADAMSON LEOPARDS—Coach: Melvin Peterson.
2010-11: 8-18/5-9.
NAMES: 5-10 Sr. Jordan Giddings, 9 ppg., 8 apg.; 6-5 Jr. Guadulupe Alba, 11 ppg., 7 rpg.; 5-9 Sr. Manuel Hernandez, 7
ppg., 6 apg.; 6-2 Sr. Dimitre Wells, 14 ppg., 10 rpg.; 6-6 Sr.
Jose Lara, 5 ppg., 9 rpg.; 6-5 Jr. Doug Garrett.
GAME: Adamson will return one of its most experienced
squads since the 1999 playoff team. Leopards have size,
quickness, talent and a strong bench to make a serious
run in the district. Alba was one of only two sophomores
named first team all-district, while Giddings placed on the
second team.
DALLAS CARTER COWBOYS—Coach: Robert Allen (554227). 2010-11: 16-15/7-7.
NAMES: 5-11 Jr. John Tyler; 6-3 Jr. Vicktor Arnick; 6-4 Jr. Victor Harris; 5-7 Soph. Chad Shannon; 5-7 Jr. Xavier Hodge;
5-8 Sr. Reginald Phillips; 5-10 Jr. Corlon Russell; 6-2 Jr. Delton Lawton; 6-2 Jr. Ben Breaux; 6-3 Sr. Shaquielle Dotsy.
GAME: Cowboys must replace graduated co-offensive MVP
Phillip Miller, who set numerous records while at Carter.
Team just missed the playoffs after falling to Pinkston in a
fourth place tiebreaker.
SEAGOVILLE DRAGONS—Coach: Charles Brooks (60-88).
2010-11: 19-9/10-4.
NAMES: 5-9 Jr. Chance Houston; 5-9 Sr. Lawrence Glenn;
6-1 Sr. Demanie McGlothon; 5-9 Sr. Ashton Rosebud.
GAME: Seagoville advanced to bi-district against Dallas
Woodrow Wilson. The exciting Houston was district sophomore of the year.
DALLAS MOLINA JAGUARS—Coach: Larry D. Burney. 201011: 5-26/0-14.
NAMES: 5-6 Sr. LaQuinn Drake; 5-11 Sr. Jaylan Alvarez; 5-6
Sr. Ruben Anguiano; 6-2 Jr. Kevin Stiggers; 6-2 Sr. Antwoine
Sneed; 5-7 Sr. Segio Rosas; 6-2 Soph. Cameron Smith; 6-3 Jr.
Roderick Washington; 6-2 Sr. Carlos Elizondo.
GAME: Smith was splendid and named freshman of the
year in this tough district. Help will come from second team
all-district Elizondo.
NORTH DALLAS BULLDOGS—Coach: Reggie Sampson.
2010-11: 3-18/2-12.
NAMES: 5-6 Sr. Sean Miles; 5-8 Soph. Cameron Bryant.
GAME: Bulldogs were decimated with 11 of the 13 players
on the roster graduating, including all-district picks Ladedrick Washington and Geremy Alridge.
DISTRICT 12-4A
DALLAS WOODROW WILSON WILDCATS—Coach: Pat
Washington. 2010-11: 27-7/10-2.
NAMES: 6-1 Sr. DJ Brown; 6-7 Sr. Devon Williams; 5-9 Jr.
Desmond Handy; 6-0 Sr. Sterling Turner.
GAME: Woodrow Wilson advanced to the regional quarterfinals against Dallas Kimball for the second consecutive
season. Wildcats will need to replace graduated all-district
talents Marc Brown and Justin Daniels.
DALLAS LINCOLN TIGERS—Coach: Leonard Bishop. 201011: 32-4/12-0.
NAMES: 6-3 Sr. Courtney Hooper; 6-0 Sr. Travis Simons; 6-6
Sr. Cameron Lovelady.
GAME: Lincoln advanced to the regional final against Dallas Kimball in yet another thrilling installment of DISD playoff basketball. The career of LeBryan Nash now moves on
to Oklahoma State and Coach Bishop readies some new
troops to continue the school’s storied tradition.
DALLAS HILLCREST PANTHERS—Coach: Von Harris (179112). 2010-11: 18-13/8-4.
NAMES: 5-9 Sr. Trevaughn Cooper, 13 ppg., 4 rpg., 6 apg.,
2 spg.; 6-4 Sr. Julius Foster, 18 ppg., 7 rpg., 5 apg., 3 spg.;
6-2 Sr. Roderick Tasby, 15 ppg., 8 rpg., 1 apg., 1 spg.; 6-2
Jr. Timothy Singleton, 17 ppg., 3 rpg, 4 apg., 2 spg.; 6-4 Sr.
Douglas Lee, 9 ppg., 8 rpg., 4 apg., 1 spg.
GAME: Hillcrest advanced to bi-district against Dallas South
Oak Cliff. This year’s team will be humble, hungrier and
more disciplined athletically. Coach Harris believes all of
the losses and setbacks will make the team stronger and
give it more direction. The approach is any and all things
are possible.
DALLAS CONRAD CHARGERS—Coach: Bill Barstow (31-60).
2010-11: 12-17/6-6.
NAMES: 6-0 Sr. Jordan Franklin; 6-4 Sr. Montego Germany;
5-11 Sr. Jamond Richardson; 6-2 Jr. Anfernee Johnson; 5-8
Soph. Denis Milicic.
GAME: Conrad advanced to bi-district against Dallas Kimball. This will be a smaller team than in previous years but
probably more athletic from top to bottom. The guard play
will determine the team’s success. Chargers lost four starters to graduation.
DALLAS BRYAN ADAMS COUGARS—Coach: Tyrone Maxey.
2010-11: 11-13/4-8.
NAMES: 6-1 Sr. Quentarius Crenshaw; 5-8 Sr. Fred Harrison;
6-1 Sr. Jalen Jordan; 6-1 Jr. Johnathan Hill.
GAME: Cougars will need others to step up to replace graduated all-district Marcellus Reed.
DALLAS SPRUCE TIMBERWOLVES—Coach: Joseph Pleasant. 2010-11: 2-20/1-11.
NAMES: 5-8 Sr. Kadarius Green; 5-5 Jr. Keshun Moore; 6-4
Sr. Lamont O’Neal; 5-8 Jr. Isidro Miranda; 5-6 Soph. Natrone Scott; 6-4 Sr. Larry Brown; 6-0 Sr. Raquel Williams;
6-6 Jr. Ladarrian Douglas; 6-0 Sr. Deandre Grant; 6-8 Sr.
Robert Berry.
GAME: Spruce returned to varsity play last year after sitting
out two years due to academic issues. The Timberwolves
have restocked and will continue their ascent in this district. Watch for sophomore of the year Douglas to lead the
charge with help from first team all-district Miranda.
DALLAS THOMAS JEFFERSON PATRIOTS—Coach: Darien A.
May. 2010-11: 4-27/1-11.
NAMES: 6-6 Jr. Kadeem Mays; 6-1 Soph. Taushaun Beavers;
6-2 Sr. Louis Shaw.
GAME: Thomas Jefferson is young but with some talent.
Coach May expects the team to surprise district foes and
challenge for a playoff spot. Mays was first team all-district.
DISTRICT 13-4A
TEXARKANA TEXAS HIGH TIGERS—Coach: Jacob Skinner.
2010-11: 20-10/11-1.
NAMES: 6-6 Jr. Dustin Thomas; 6-4 Sr. John McGee; 6-2 Sr.
Derrius Gooden; 5-10 Jr. Chris Hart; 6-5 Sr. Ryan Smith.
GAME: Texas High advanced to bi-district against Whitehouse and welcomes a new coaching staff. Tigers will also
be looking to replace graduated district MVP Greg Pollins. One player coming back is co-newcomer of the year
Thomas, who offers plenty of future hope for a team still
expected to be at the top of the district. McGee added second team all-district recognition.
SHERMAN BEARCATS—Coach: Ryan Purtell (96-93). 201011: 12-18/5-7.
NAMES: 6-0 Sr. Qualin Hayden, 14 ppg., 5.6 rpg., 2.2 apg.,
2.3 spg.; 6-3 Jr. Armon Jones; 5-10 Soph. Tre Mask.
GAME: Bearcats return the majority of their key players for
Coach Purtell’s second year, including all-Texomaland first
team and district offensive player of the year Hayden.
GREENVILLE LIONS—Coach: Marcus Smith. 2010-11:
7-21/3-9.
NAMES: Sr. Kenneth Neal, 5 apg.; Sr. Sawyer Harmon, 10
ppg.; Sr. Ladarrien Davis, 8 ppg.; Jr. Dartanon Wilson, 5 rpg.;
Soph. Oshay Carter, 6 ppg.
GAME: Greenville fielded a very talented but young and
inexperienced club last year. This year’s Lions should be
stronger, faster, smarter and more experienced. Look for a
strong push for a playoff position. Neal will lead after being
named first team all-district, with help coming from second
teamers Davis, Harmon and Wilson.
DENISON YELLOWJACKETS—Coach: Joe Barnett. 2010-11:
11-20/6-6.
NAMES: 6-0 Sr. Jordan Watson; 6-3 Jr. Daniel Batey; Sr. Richard McKinney; Sr. Cole Greenameyer; Sr. Jon Bassett.
GAME: Denison advanced to bi-district against Marshall.
Batey enjoyed all-Texomaland newcomer of the year and
district newcomer of the year honors.
ROYSE CITY BULLDOGS—Coach: Anthony Howerton. 201011: 14-19/6-6.
NAMES: 6-3 Sr. Matt Stone; 6-2 Sr. CJ Wanton; 6-1 Jr. David
Frye; 6-1 Jr. Jamie Briceno; 5-11 Jr. Michael Webb.
GAME: Royse City advanced to bi-district against Tyler John
Tyler. Bulldogs will have improved quickness, but could be
in rebuilding mode after graduating seven seniors from last
year’s roster. Frye was selected second team all-district.
MOUNT PLEASANT TIGERS—Coach: Jonathan Hopkins
(106-64). 2010-11: 22-11/11-1.
NAMES: Sr. D’Quane Hines; Jr. Montravious James.
GAME: Mount Pleasant advanced to bi-district against
Jacksonville. A couple of first team all-district seniors have
graduated but the team is excited about future prospects
behind second teamers Hines and James.
SULPHUR SPRINGS WILDCATS—Coach: Burt Langley. 201011: 7-23/0-12.
NAMES: 5-11 Sr. Tre Dean; 6-0 Sr. Tevin Norris; 5-8 Jr.
Jaquarius Johnson; 5-8 Sr. Calise Frazier; 6-2 Sr. Will Roland;
6-2 Jr. Colton Wise; 6-0 Sr. Erick Simmons.
GAME: Sulphur Springs welcomes a new coaching staff to
a program looking to climb the district ladder. Dean and
Norris were second team all-district and the centerpieces
proudly salutes
4A State Champion Kimball KnigHts
4A
of the team.
DISTRICT 14-4A
TYLER JOHN TYLER LIONS—Coach: Tony Pinson (357-196).
2010-11: 27-4/14-0.
NAMES: 5-10 Sr. Caleb Willis, 5 ppg., 3 apg., 2 spg.; 6-2 Sr.
Travion Horn, 2 ppg., 3 rpg.; 6-3 Soph. Keonte Humber, 2
ppg., 2 rpg.; 6-3 Jr. Tyus Bowser, 15 ppg., 9 rpg., 2 bpg.; 6-2
Jr. Fred Ross, 7 ppg., 4 rpg.
GAME: John Tyler advanced to the regional quarterfinals
against Jacksonville. The Lions return two starters with
nine lettermen and will be looking to push for a state title.
Bowser was the district newcomer of the year and held
the same honor on the all-East Texas team. Ross and Willis
placed on the second team all-district squad.
WHITEHOUSE WILDCATS—Coach: Ryan Tomlin. 2010-11:
17-14/8-6.
NAMES: Sr. Jonathan Aldridge, 10 ppg.; Soph. Pat Mahomes; Sr. Correy Davis.
GAME: Whitehouse advanced to the area round against
Bastrop. Aldridge is back for another run after an honorable mention all-East Texas and second team all-district
campaign and will get help from fellow second teamer Mahomes, the only freshman named to any of the all-district
teams.
JACKSONVILLE INDIANS—Coach: Brent Kelley (48-19).
2010-11: 24-12/9-5.
NAMES: 6-3 Jr. Dadrian Franklin; 6-0 Jr. Londedric Taylor;
6-2 Jr. Ledarius Session; 6-4 Jr. Kedarrius Buckingham; 6-0
Soph. Raybon Riden.
GAME: Jacksonville advanced to the regional semifinals
against Dallas Lincoln. Indians return three starters who
were sophomores and a fourth sophomore who played a
lot of minutes. Taylor was first team all-district while Franklin was second team. Depth will come from players off a
27-1 freshmen team. Youth and inexperience are the main
challenges.
MARSHALL MAVERICKS—Coach: Bobby Carson (556-235).
2010-11: 26-8/10-4.
NAMES: 6-0 Sr. Alandric Tutt, 10 ppg.; 5-10 Sr. Ricquan Williams, 3.2 apg.; 6-2 Sr. Curtis Evans, 8 ppg., 4 rpg.
GAME: Marshall advanced to the area round against Hutto.
Mavericks will try to build on back-to-back 26-win seasons
and back-to-back bi-district championships with six returning lettermen and two starters along with a district champion JV and a 22-8 freshman team. Team must replace graduated district MVP Junior Mitchell and will look to second
team all-district Tutt.
LONGVIEW PINE TREE PIRATES—Coach: Rick Dowdle.
2010-11: 15-16/6-8.
GAME: Pine Tree missed the playoffs after advancing the
previous year and must replace graduated all-district talents John Brisco and Alex Jenkins.
NACOGDOCHES DRAGONS—Coach: Chance Mays. 201011: 14-19/4-10.
NAMES: 5-10 Sr. Keundre Pleasant; 6-2 Jr. Mason Proctor;
5-7 Jr. Austin Wileford; 5-8 Soph. DeAndre Foster; 5-11 Sr.
Tre Colston; 5-8 Jr. Jeron Garrett; 5-10 Sr. Olumide Sokunbi;
6-3 Sr. Quintin Lambert.
GAME: Pleasant notched honorable mention all-East Texas
and second team all-district honors.
HALLSVILLE BOBCATS—Coach: Kevin Ivy. 2010-11: 9-20/3-11.
NAMES: 6-3 Sr. Darrian Gilmore; 5-2 Sr. Tray Bonner; 5-9 Sr.
Ryan Grebe; 5-9 Jr. Nolan Faires; 6-3 Sr. TK Snyder; 6-0 Jr.
Cody Blankenship; 6-2 Sr. Taylor Smelley; 6-4 Sr. TD Snyder;
6-2 Jr. Ronnie Gideon.
GAME: Gilmore was happy after being named second team
all-district and district newcomer of the year.
KILGORE BULLDOGS—Coach: Jeff Coleman. 2010-11: 1115/2-12.
NAMES: 6-0 Sr. Kaleb Brisendine, 10 ppg.; 6-2 Sr. Jerrick
Massenburger; 6-2 Sr. Shawn Williams, 12.5 ppg.; 6-4 Soph.
Caleb Thomas.
GAME: Bulldogs have to get better on both ends of the
floor. They must learn to play together defensively as a
team to reach their goals. On offense Kilgore has to develop a strong inside game to go with the perimeter game.
Massenburger is back after being injured last season, while
Brisendine returns following a second team all-district year.
DISTRICT 15-4A
ENNIS LIONS—Coach: Jerry Mason. 2010-11: 26-6/15-1.
NAMES: 6-1 Sr. Jordan Mason; Sr. LeBradford Willis; 6-1 Sr.
Jalen Radway; 6-2 Sr. Kyle Anderson; 6-8 Sr. Timmy Barnes;
Marcel Pimpton
Pflug. Connally
TJ Rush
Pflug. Connally
Adrian Williams
Pflug. Connally
Jr. Malik Jenkins.
GAME: Ennis advanced to bi-district against Hutto and will
be much tougher this year led by returning district MVP
Mason and defensive MVP Willis.
RED OAK HAWKS—Coach: Preston Foster. 2010-11: 2012/11-5.
NAMES: 6-3 Jr. Jeremiah Gaines; 6-7 Sr. Luke Eubank; 6-2 Fr.
Mathew McQuaid; 6-3 Soph. Peyton Hendrix.
GAME: Red Oak advanced to bi-district against Bastrop.
Hawks will be very quick, athletic, press hard and with a
surplus of good shooters. Gaines was the district newcomer of the year.
LANCASTER TIGERS—Coach: Ferrin Douglas (129-42).
2010-11: 21-12/12-4.
NAMES: 6-2 Sr. Lonnie Cooper; 5-11 Soph. Nick Harvey;
5-10 Sr. Brandon Fisher; 5-8 Sr. Corey Douglas; 6-0 Sr. Rodney Sowels.
GAME: Lancaster advanced to the area round against Tyler
John Tyler but will need to replace graduated first team alldistrict stars Blake Fisher and Denzel Zachery.
WEST MESQUITE WRANGLERS—Coach: Todd Brewer.
2010-11: 18-12/9-7.
NAMES: 5-10 Jr. Braylon Rayson, 12.8 ppg., 4.7 apg.; 6-6
Jr. Anthony Walker, 8.5 ppg., 7.5 rpg.; 6-3 Jr. Tyrone Davis,
4.5 ppg.; 6-1 Jr. Nate Davis, 4 ppg.; 6-2 Jr. Kameron Miles,
6.2 ppg.
GAME: Wranglers have a good crop of juniors with varsity
experience and expect great things this year. Walker was
co-sophomore of the year while Rayson was the only underclassman on the first team all-district roster.
WAXAHACHIE INDIANS—Coach: Steve Weeks. 2010-11:
19-14/9-7.
NAMES: 6-0 Sr. Austin Combs; 5-9 Sr. Yusef Reown; 6-0 Sr.
Robert Lowe; 6-3 Sr. Don King; 6-3 Sr. Zach Rieper; 6-4 Sr.
Ryan Wilt.
GAME: Waxahachie advanced to the area round against
Jacksonville but will need to replace football/basketball alldistrict graduation sensation Ladarius Brown.
MESQUITE POTEET PIRATES—Coach: Roynal Bridgeforth Jr.
(81-64). 2010-11: 11-17/7-9.
NAMES: 6-2 Sr. Dallas Lawson; 5-10 Sr. Rehmaud Robertson; 6-3 Sr. Travis Blacknall; 6-3 Soph. Chris Murphy; 5-10
Sr. Devonte Westbrook.
GAME: Poteet just missed on a playoff berth and has plenty
of senior leadership to return to the dance this year.
FORNEY JACKRABBITS—Coach: Bart Holloway. 2010-11:
12-19/4-12.
NAMES: 6-1 Sr. Patrick Youngman; 5-9 Jr. Sage Baker; 6-0
Jr. Clay Collins.
GAME: Forney was hit hard by graduation with 10 of the 13
players moving on, including all-district Derrick Fain.
TERRELL TIGERS—Coach: Willie Coulter. 2010-11: 13-18/412.
GAME: Tigers will be challenged in many facets including
needing to replace graduated offensive MVP Jherrod Stiggers and all-district Tavian Henderson.
CORSICANA TIGERS—Coach: Don Newton (214-128).
2010-11: 9-20/1-15.
NAMES: 5-7 Sr. Jack Saipongi; 5-10 Sr. Paul Ballard; 6-4 Sr.
Gabe Biltz; 6-3 Sr. Christian Hines; 6-0 Sr. Tevin McDonald;
6-2 Jr. Ernest McGee; 6-2 Jr. Hunter Denbow.
GAME: Tigers are ready for their second season with Coach
Newton and return a number of players with varsity experience. Corsicana has already shown improvement in picking
up nine wins after going winless the previous year.
DISTRICT 16-4A
PFLUGERVILLE HENDRICKSON HAWKS—Coach: Jim Reid
(319-194). 2010-11: 27-9/10-2.
NAMES: 5-7 Soph. Desmond Davis; 5-8 Jr. Isaak Gonzales;
6-0 Jr. Josh King.
GAME: Hendrickson advanced to bi-district against Waxahachie. The Hawks graduated 11 valuable seniors from all
over the roster, including district MVP Jalen Washington.
ELGIN WILDCATS—Coach: David Schmitt. 2010-11: 11-
Jose Cantu
Bast. Cedar Creek
Zach Daniel
Bast. Cedar Creek
JoJo Olivares
Bast. Cedar Creek
17/2-10.
NAMES: 6-4 Jr. Trey Nash; 5-8 Sr. Abel Zapata; 6-5 Sr. Bradley McDonald; 6-1 Jr. Troy Nash; 6-1 Jr. Armando Guerrero; 5-4 Jr. Marquis Wilson; 6-2 Sr. Tracy Haywood; 6-4 Sr.
Adrian Williams.
GAME: Elgin missed the playoffs after reaching the previousyear. Trey Nash was named second team all-district and
will lead the Wildcats.
HUTTO HIPPOS—Coach: Gant Caraway. 2010-11: 24-13/7-5.
NAMES: 6-0 Sr. Tevin Bellinger; 6-6 Jr. Tanner Thrift; 6-2 Sr.
Shane Fielder.
GAME: Hutto advanced to the regional quarterfinals
against district rival Bastrop. Bellinger is a first team alldistrict sensation for the Hippos and will lead another
playoff push.
BRYAN RUDDER RANGERS—Coach: Daryl Mason. 2010-11:
26-7/9-3.
NAMES: 5-9 Sr. Jamarcus Davenport; 5-10 Sr. William Martin; 5-9 Sr. Trent Mitchell; 5-10 Sr. Jonas Suber; 5-10 Sr. Shivon Wesley; 6-0 Sr. Demarshon Wilson.
GAME: Rudder advanced to bi-district against Lancaster.
Rangers graduated a pair of first team all-district talents
but return second teamer Martin to lead the attack.
PFLUGERVILLE CONNALLY COUGARS—Coach: Marshall
Sanders III (72-90). 2010-11: 2-26/1-11.
NAMES: 5-9 Sr. Marcel Pimpton; 5-8 Jr. Adrian Williams;
5-11 Soph. Deshawn Riddick; 6-3 Soph. Joseph Britton; 6-4
Sr. TJ Rush.
GAME: Cougars lose only two players from last year’s team
and return plenty of experience. Team lost a lot of close
games and everybody got thrown into the fire. Players
improved from the beginning of the season until the end.
Pimpton was second team all-district while Williams was
district newcomer of the year.
MANOR MUSTANGS—Coach: Robert Andrews (34-22).
2010-11: 17-9/5-7.
NAMES: 5-10 Sr. Tyler Johnson, 10.1 ppg., 4.3 apg.; 6-2 Sr.
Jacory McQueen, 13.8 ppg., 7.1 rpg.; 6-4 Sr. Michael Hargis,
10 ppg., 8.3 rpg.; 5-9 Sr. Statron Jones, 8.2 ppg., 5.7 rpg.
GAME: Manor will be very experienced due to returning
eight players with varsity experience with several of them
having two-plus years of experience. Four starters including second team all-district McQueen return and all of
them have playoff experience and have been tested by going through one of the toughest districts in the state. The
primary goal is to return to the playoffs after finishing fifth
last season. The pieces are there to compete for a district
title in an even tougher district that has added Round Rock
Cedar Ridge and Bastrop Cedar Creek.
BASTROP BEARS—Coach: Stephen Autrey. 2010-11: 2312/9-3.
NAMES: Sr. John Thorne.
GAME: Bastrop advanced to the regional semifinals against
Dallas Kimball in a major breakthrough season and will be
calling on second team all-district Thorne to lead the Bears
this year.
ROUND ROCK CEDAR RIDGE RAIDERS—Coach: Kris Fuller.
2010-11: New School.
NAMES: 5-10 Jr. C.J. Purvis; 6-4 Jr. Darion Pugh; 5-8 Jr.
Cameron Pinchback; 6-0 Jr. Juwan Cannon; 6-3 Jr. Michael
Ketch; 5-8 Jr. Ryan Phillips; 6-0 Soph. De’andreDavis; 5-6 Jr.
Willis Barnett; 6-2 Jr. D.D. Harris; 5-9 Jr. Kris Bigham; 5-10 Jr.
John Vincent; 6-1 Jr. Jalil Francois; 6-5 Soph. Matt Cooper;
5-9 Jr. Will Coleman; 6-1 Jr. Johnathon Clement.
GAME: Raiders are ready to get it on in stepping up for the
first time to varsity level play.
BASTROP CEDAR CREEK EAGLES—Coach: Mark D. Malone
(111-117). 2010-11: 6-22 JV.
NAMES: 6-1 Jr. Zach Daniel, 15.1 ppg., 4.3 rpg., 2.1 spg.; 6-0
Soph. Jose Vasquez, 12.3 ppg., 3.1 rpg., 3.1 apg., 1.4 spg.;
6-0 Soph. Jose Cantu, 8.1 ppg., 7.4 rpg., 1.1 apg.; 5-6 Jr. Joel
Olivares, 3 ppg., 4.3 apg., 2 spg.; 6-3 Soph. Kyle Spencer,
9.2 ppg., 10.5 rpg.
GAME: Defense, ability to run the floor and hit the three
are strengths for the Eagles, new to the varsity scene. Inexperience and confidence will be tested. Team will be
extremely young
and inexperienced
with this being
the school’s second year since it
opened. There are
only grades 9-11
at this time. Eagles
Andre Davidson
Dante Willis
Kingwood Park
Kingwood Park
played a competitive schedule last
year competing against 12 varsity teams in 1A-4A and 16
4A-5A JV teams. Team looks to feed off Daniel’s explosive
play at the guard spot and will build for the future with a
blue-collar work ethic.
DISTRICT 17-4A
HOUSTON STRATFORD SPARTANS—Coach: Mitch Hornsby.
2010-11: 20-13/12-2.
NAMES: Sr. AJ Justice; Sr. Patrick Elliot; Sr. Clay Harger.
GAME: Stratford advanced to the area round against Beaumont Ozen. It was a successful first year in Class 4A for the
Spartans, but the team was walloped with the loss of three
first team and three second team all-district performers.
Justice served a second team all-district season.
BRENHAM CUBS—Coach: Bruce King (566-223). 2010-11:
22-9/11-3.
NAMES: 6-1 Sr. Searcy Booker, 5.9 ppg.; 6-1 Sr. Tremund
Moore, 14.3 ppg.; 6-2 Sr. Dean Haverman, 8.2 ppg.; 6-3 Jr.
Justin Davis, 6.6 ppg.; 5-9 Sr. Anthony Graves, 5.6 ppg.
GAME: Brenham advanced to bi-district against Huntsville.
Cubs return two starters and a deep roster. Team will be
very athletic and fast paced with fullcourt pressure. The
varsity will be supplemented with players from district
champions from the JV and freshman teams. Moore was
first team all-district while Haveman was on the second
team.
MAGNOLIA BULLDOGS—Coach: Danny Randall. 2010-11:
25-8/11-3.
NAMES: 5-9 Sr. Jesse Jones, 14.5 ppg., 4.8 rpg.; 6-8 Sr. Gabe
Rueda, 9 ppg., 6.6 rpg.; 6-4 Sr. Tyler Clark, 4.1 ppg., 3.5 rpg.;
6-1 Sr. Alex Hardee, 3.5 ppg., 1.5 rpg.; 6-1 Sr. Devin Kelderman, 2.6 ppg., 2.1 rpg.
GAME: Magnolia advanced to bi-district against Kingwood
Park, capping one of the best seasons in school history.
Team loses seven seniors but expects to still pick up where
they left off. There is a solid mix of speed, athleticism as
the team goes for an unprecedented fourth consecutive
playoff berth. Defensive player of the year Jones leads the
attack for a club looking to play at a faster pace. Rueda and
Clark offer an inside presence while sharpshooters Hardee
and Kelderman supply help at the guard position with their
ability to shoot and drive.
MONTGOMERY BEARS—Coach: Don Johnson (251-244).
2010-11: 18-19/7-8.
NAMES: 6-6 Jr. Cori Hoffman, 6.4 ppg., 5 rpg.; 6-1 Sr. Mitch
McCormick, 14.1 ppg.; 6-5 Sr. Parker Guynes, 5.5 ppg.; 5-11
Sr. Taylor Seay, 3.4 ppg., 4.1 apg.; 6-0 Sr. Corbin Mitchell,
6.2 ppg.
GAME: Montgomery advanced to the area round against
Beaumont Central. Bears tied for fourth in district last season but prevailed in a play-in. Team looks to climb higher
this season behind first team all-district McCormick and
the sticky defense of Mitchell.
MAGNOLIA WEST MUSTANGS—Coach: Mike Clifford.
2010-11: 19-18/8-7.
NAMES: 6-7 Sr. Andrew Ellwanger, 10 ppg., 8 rpg., 3 bpg.;
6-7 Sr. Chris Shaw, 6 ppg., 5 rpg., 1 bpg.
GAME: Magnolia West advanced to bi-district against Humble. The Mustangs expect to again be among the playoff
finishers in this district with the return of first team alldistrict Ellwanger.
WALLER BULLDOGS—Coach: Earl Claiborne. 2010-11:
4-21/3-11.
NAMES: 5-11 Sr. Will Stewart; 5-10 Sr. Frederick Jackson;
5-10 Sr. Jyrin Broussard; 6-3 Sr. Nicholas Stubblefield.
GAME: Waller returns some ready senior talent, but at the
same time will look to find a replacement for graduated
all-district selection DeAndre Bell.
HOUSTON SPRING WOODS TIGERS—Coach: Michael
Stokebrand. 2010-11: 8-21/4-10.
NAMES: Jr. Josh Jimenez.
GAME: Tigers turn to co-newcomer of the year Jimenez to
lead their second year in Class 4A.
HOUSTON NORTHBROOK RAIDERS—Coach: Carmelo Pas-
trana. 2010-11: 1-23/1-13.
NAMES: 6-0 Sr. Kendrick Jones; 5-10 Jr. Elijah Dupas; 5-7 Sr.
Freddy Quiroz; 5-10 Jr. Keith Henry; 6-0 Sr. Jaime Vallejo;
5-9 Jr. Franklin Quiroz; 6-2 Sr. James Howard.
GAME: Watch for talented co-newcomer of the year Dupas
to bring some excitement to the program. This will be a
vastly improved Northbrook team that will also call on first
team all-district Jones and second teamer Quiroz.
DISTRICT 18-4A
HUMBLE WILDCATS—Coach: Dave Martinez (165-96).
2010-11: 26-10/13-1.
NAMES: 6-7 Sr. Kyndahl Hill; 6-2 Sr. Jeremy Bennett; 6-2 Sr.
Junior Perry; 5-10 Jr. Josh Douglas; 5-11 Jr. Dezmond Smith.
GAME: Humble advanced to bi-district against Brenham.
Size and speed will be strengths for the Wildcats, who expect to make another playoff run for the 19th consecutive
season. Perry was first team all-district while Hill was the
defensive district MVP.
KINGWOOD PARK PANTHERS—Coach: Dominic Amorosa
(81-59). 2010-11: 26-13/13-2.
NAMES: 6-4 Sr. Justin Chandler, 12.5 ppg., 6 rpg.; 6-1 Sr.
Hunter Pounds, 5.5 ppg., 3 rpg.; 6-3 Sr. Dante Willis, 3 ppg.,
2 rpg.; 6-1 Sr. Cullen Craft, 2 ppg.; 6-0 Sr. Andre Davidson,
2 ppg.
GAME: Kingwood Park advanced to the regional semifinals against La Marque. Team will rely heavily on multisport stars to lead the Panthers back to the post-season
for the fifth consecutive year. Chandler and second team
all-district Pounds started several games during their junior
seasons while a number of first-year varsity players will be
counted on to provide depth. This was the top defensive
team in the Houston area and will continue to hang their
hats on defending, rebounding and motion offense.
HUNTSVILLE HORNETS—Coach: Larry Carlson (52-22).
2010-11: 24-13/10-4.
NAMES: 6-1 Sr. Kriston Minor, 12 ppg., 4.5 rpg.; 6-1 Sr. Daniel Hazlewood, 8 ppg., 2.7 rpg..
GAME: Huntsville advanced to the area round against Nederland, the team’s fourth playoff trip in the last five years.
Minor and Hazlewood were both first team all-district and
will lead a team that should once again be playoff bound.
HUMBLE SUMMER CREEK BULLDOGS—Coach: Ricky
Mourning. 2010-11: 5-25/5-8.
NAMES: 6-6 Sr. Mark Lane; 5-11 Sr. Jason Mouton; 6-4 Sr.
Shawn Lightener; 6-2 Soph. Aaron Sharp; 6-5 Sr. Eric Stanley; 6-3 Jr. Dominique Sauls; 5-10 Jr. Kofi Ofori-Atta; 6-0
Sr. Jonathon Thibeaux; 5-11 Sr. Lawrence Thibeaux; 6-2 Jr.
Greg Hogan; 5-10 Sr. Jermel Davis; 6-1 Sr. Josh Chenier.
GAME: This young program is now ready for the big time
and expecting to compete for a playoff position. Thibeaux
was named second team all-district.
WILLIS WILDKATS—Coach: Alan Andrus (308-189). 201011: 16-16/8-6.
NAMES: 5-8 Sr. DeMarcus Kizzee, 8.6 ppg., 1.9 apg., 2.1
spg.; 5-11 Jr. Payne Andrus, 10.8 ppg., 2.8 apg., 1.8 spg.;
5-8 Sr. Robert Johnson, 3.8 ppg., 2.6 apg., 1.5 spg.; 5-8 Sr.
Anthony Nixon, 2.2 ppg.; 5-11 Sr. Autrey Golden, 2.6 ppg.;
Sr. Josh Dean; Sr. Trent Richardson; Sr. Jake Danton; Jr. Trae
Demmings; Jr. Joe Jones; Jr. Dreshawn Frenchwood; Soph.
Keeton Fowler; Soph. Christ Platt.
GAME: Willis advanced to bi-district against Houston Stratford. The team will still be young this year but has gained
a lot of experience by getting in the playoffs for the first
time since 2003.
NEW CANEY PORTER SPARTANS—Coach: Nick Newton.
2010-11: 4-20/1-13.
NAMES: 5-6 Jr. Jordan Housman; 5-8 Sr. Vireak Long; 5-9 Sr.
Trey Askew; 6-3 Jr. Phillip Plymell; 6-0 Jr. Andrew Burrows;
5-11 Soph. Allen Stewart; 5-10 Jr. Justin Eagan; 5-10 Sr. Aaron Stewart; 5-11 Sr. Francis Segura; 5-9 Jr. Chase Warner;
6-1 Sr. Phillip McCrady; 6-0 Sr. Matt Bodessa.
GAME: Porter is in its second season and should show definite signs of improvement.
NEW CANEY EAGLES—Coach: Jimmy Littleton. 2010-11:
16-18/6-8.
NAMES: 6-2 Sr. Allen Knighten; 6-3 Sr. Collin Hutto.
GAME: New Caney missed the playoffs after reaching them
the previous year for only the second time in school history. Eagles graduated 10 of 12 players off the roster and
will be re-tooling.
CONROE CANEY CREEK PANTHERS—Coach: William Warren. 2010-11: 4-19/1-13.
GAME: The Panthers have been dormant as of late and still
look to have quite a climb in this district.
DISTRICT 19-4A
HOUSTON C.E. KING PANTHERS—Coach: Christian Thompson. 2010-11: 16-17/10-4.
NAMES: 5-10 Sr. Travone Hardy; 5-9 Sr. Erik Young; 5-9 Jr.
Joele Norman; 5-9 Sr. Bernard Mackey; 6-4 Jr. Everette Anderson.
GAME: C.E. King advanced to the area round against
Humble and will again be a league favorite despite losing
a wealth of talent to graduation. Watch for second team
all-district Hardy to provide the stable and steady senior
leadership that is needed for success.
HOUSTON NORTH FOREST BULLDOGS—Coach: James
Norman. 2010-11: 16-11/10-4.
NAMES: Jr. Patrick Richardson; Jr. Jarquis Smith. GAME: North Forest turned around a 4-20/2-12 season in
grand style by reaching bi-district against Beaumont Ozen.
The Bulldogs need to replace a pair of first team all-district
performers, but have a pair of second teamers in the wings
in Richardson and Smith.
BAYTOWN GOOSE CREEK MEMORIAL PATRIOTS—Coach:
Duane Fikac (155-140). 2010-11: 14-16/5-9.
NAMES: 5-11 Sr. T.J. Smith, 12 ppg., 4 rpg., 2 apg., 4 spg.;
6-2 Sr. Chad Bougouneau, 6 ppg., 7 rpg., 2 apg., 2 spg.; 5-10
Jr. DeAndre Durden, 6 ppg., 4 rpg., 4 apg., 3 spg.; 6-4 Sr.
Brendan Chapman; 6-1 Sr. Jalen Duarte; Cameron Creeks;
Cassie Samuel; Chris Richards; Darion Bradford.
GAME: Year Four at this high school means for the first time
a surplus of seniors to provide steady leadership in a tough
district.
BAYTOWN LEE GANDERS—Coach: Trent Manuel. 2010-11:
12-16/5-9.
NAMES: 6-0 Sr. Javon Richardson; 6-2 Sr. Darrion Landry;
Jr. Josh Zellars; Sr. Keith Johnson; Sr. Myrone O’Neal; Soph.
Denny Braxton; Sr. Terrance Boyd.
GAME: The Ganders will go far in points with the return of
offensive player of the year Richardson and second team
all-district talent Landry.
MONT BELVIEU BARBERS HILL EAGLES—Coach: Tyron Lee.
2010-11: 16-18/6-8.
NAMES: 6-4 Sr. Brandon Clayton, 6.8 ppg., 5.2 rpg.; 6-0 Sr.
Alex Daugereaux, 10.6 ppg., 3.8 rpg.; 6-0 Sr. Alex Rowlett,
11.9 ppg., 2.7 rpg.; 6-3 Sr. Mika’l Davis, 5.4 ppg., 4.1 rpg.
GAME: Eagles return six players with varsity experience.
The senior class provides good leadership and the team
has been working hard to improve over the off-season.
Daugereaux is a first team all-district talent.
CROSBY COUGARS—Coach: Edwin Egans. 2010-11: 2412/11-3.
NAMES: 5-9 Jr. TJ Stewart; 6-4 Sr. Paul Singleton; 5-10 Jr.
Cedric Emanuel; 5-9 Soph. Tristan Egans; 5-10 Jr. Chris Colbert; 5-8 Jr. Keldrick Williams; 6-1 Sr. Lachad Chatmon; 5-10
Jr. Cameron Powell; 6-3 Sr. Jo-el Bennett; 6-3 Soph. Raelon
Singleton; 6-4 Sr. Clayton Callicutt.
GAME: Crosby advanced to the area round against Kingwood Park. Team must replace graduated district MVP Keynan Willis and fortunately welcomes back newcomer of the
year and first team all-district Stewart.
GALENA PARK YELLOWJACKETS—Coach: Johnnie Price.
2010-11: 14-21/9-5.
NAMES: 6-3 Sr. Jovonte Johnson; 6-1 Jr. Darrow Adams;
5-11 Soph. Natorius Steadman; 5-8 Soph. Anthoula Kelly;
5-8 Sr. Chris Ramirez; 5-8 Sr. Benjamin Merino.
GAME: Galena Park advanced to bi-district against Nederland. The Yellowjackets will lose some major talent but
welcome back second team all-district Adams.
DAYTON BRONCOS—Coach: Geoff McCracken. 2010-11:
7-20/0-14.
NAMES: Sr. Gamal Fowler; 5-9 Sr. Ricky Shivers; 5-11 Sr.
Dylan Matthews; 6-0 Sr. Logan Sullivan; 6-6 Sr. Bryan Alford;
6-7 Sr. Ryan Alford.
GAME: Dayton will again have its work cut out in this salty
district but will call on the talents of second team all-district Fowler.
DISTRICT 20-4A
BEAUMONT OZEN PANTHERS—Coach: Marquis Saveat.
2010-11: 22-10/11-3.
NAMES: 6-2 Sr. David Trey Green, 17 ppg., 6 rpg., 3 spg.; Sr.
Joseph Richards; 6-1 Jr. Kourtney Williams; Jr. Jakobi Jones.
GAME: Ozen advanced to the regional quarterfinals against
Kingwood Park. The team will look to Super Gold talent and
first team all-district Green to lead the way with his shoot-
4A
ing and ability to attack the basket. Help comes from fellow
first teamer Williams and second team sensation Jones.
NEDERLAND BULLDOGS—Coach: Brian English. 2010-11:
32-5/14-0.
NAMES: 6-2 Jr. Zach English, 8.2 ppg., 4.1 apg.; 6-4 Soph.
Colton Weisbrod, 5.5 ppg., 6.2 rpg.; 5-10 Jr. Jamiere Rogers;
6-1 Jr. Jared Lorimier.
GAME: Nederland advanced to the regional semifinals
against Galveston Ball. It was the school’s first outright
district title in more than 50 years. This is an ultra-competitive district and while the Bulldogs graduated several
top players, the team still expects to be a force throughout
the season.
LIVINGSTON LIONS—Coach: Mark Richardson. 2010-11:
8-20/5-9.
NAMES: Jr. Jacory Thomas; 5-9 Sr. Broderick Harrell; 5-6 Sr.
Antonio White; 6-0 Sr. Devon Barnes; 5-10 Jr. Chevoski Collins; Jr. Garrett Green.
GAME: Livingston missed the playoffs after advancing the
previous year but will be back in the mix this year. Watch for
exciting district newcomer of the year Thomas along with
first team all-district Collins and second teamer Green. All
three players picked up their honors as sophomores.
BEAUMONT CENTRAL JAGUARS—Coach: Robert Lee.
2010-11: 17-10/10-4.
NAMES: Sr. Jakeal Lockett; Sr. Chris Ellis; Jr. Robert Mitchell;
Sr. Kristian Smith.
GAME: Central advanced to bi-district against Houston C.E.
King. Smith is ready to take on an even greater role after
being named third team Super Gold and first team all-district while Mitchell chipped in with second team honors.
ORANGE LITTLE CYPRESS-MAURICEVILLE BEARS—Coach:
Darin Harley (149-130). 2010-11: 19-15/4-10.
NAMES: 6-3 Sr. Preston Armstrong, 9 ppg., 8 rpg.; 6-2 Jr.
Christian Wendt; 6-3 Sr. Kenneth Smith; 5-8 Sr. Jacob
Belcher; 6-2 Sr. Leonard Curtis.
GAME: Bears lose their top two scorers for next season, but
a strong 20-win JV team will look to fill the void. First team
all-Orange Leader Armstrong is a three-year starter and anchors the team’s inside attack. Look for key contributions
from point guard Smith and power forward Wendt as LC-M
expects to compete for a playoff spot.
PORT NECHES-GROVES INDIANS—Coach: Patrick Abel.
2010-11: 13-18/6-8.
NAMES: Sr. Travis Miller; Sr. Vic Sampson; Sr. Jayce Nelson;
Sr. Sawyer Haas; Sr. Calvin Thomas; Sr. Jake Tenner; Sr. Nic
Stasinos.
GAME: Port Neches-Groves advanced to bi-district against
Crosby but will look at replacing three all-district graduated
talents.
VIDOR PIRATES—Coach: Larry Sterling. 2010-11: 23-9/5-9.
NAMES: 6-4 Sr. Josh Aldridge; 5-11 Sr. Efrain Zapata.
GAME: Coach Sterling was promoted and is the new leader
of the Pirates. Watch for second team all-district and second team all-Orange Leader Aldridge to be the team leader.
LUMBERTON RAIDERS—Coach: Aaron Wueller. 2010-11:
7-24/1-13.
NAMES: 5-11 Jr. Ryan Stanley; 5-10 Sr. Dylan Mouton; 5-11
Soph. Andrew Darling; 6-1 Soph. Andrew Manley; 6-5 Sr.
Will Long.
GAME: Raiders will be hard-pressed in this talented district
and also graduated all-league talent Ryan Dunkleberger.
DISTRICT 21-4A
HOUSTON YATES LIONS—Coach: Greg Wise (397-90).
2010-11: 25-4/14-0.
NAMES: 6-8 Sr. Clyde Santee, 15.1 ppg., 6.2 rpg.; 6-6 Sr.
Damyean Dotson, 15.5 ppg., 7.1 rpg.; 6-9 Sr. Maurice Lethcher-Ellis; 5-10 Sr. Kenya Jackson, 5 ppg., 3.5 apg.; 5-10 Jr.
Darion Martin, 6.2 ppg., 2.6 apg.
GAME: Yates advanced to the area round against La
Marque, a contest that could easily have been as fitting
in the setting of the state tournament. This will be Coach
Wise’s biggest team. Everyone being in the system last year
will make a huge difference. The versatility, depth, talent
and chemistry ranks as solid. Dotson was the district coMVP as well as co-newcomer of the year. Santee collected
first team all-district honors while Martin was on the second team.
HOUSTON STERLING RAIDERS—Coach: Andrea Young.
2010-11: 22-11/11-3.
NAMES: 6-1 Sr. Broderick Chatman, 5 ppg.; 6-3 Sr. Jason
Hawthorne, 8 ppg., 2 rpg., 2 spg.; 6-1 Sr. Douglas Burks,
6 ppg., 2 rpg.; 6-4 Jr. James Washington; 6-2 Sr. Jeremy
Broussard.
GAME: Sterling advanced to bi-district against Houston
Washington. The Raiders have their designs on now advancing beyond the first round of the playoffs but will need
the help of some newcomers following the graduation of
four all-district talents.
HOUSTON REAGAN BULLDOGS—Coach: Thomas Henderson. 2010-11: 12-18/8-6.
NAMES: Jr. Khalil Potts; 6-6 Jr. Kendell Ramial; Soph. Thomas Fields; Jr. Cesar Melera.
GAME: Reagan advanced to bi-district against Houston
Jones. Bulldogs made their third consecutive dance after
not going the previous 16 years. This team should be in the
post-season even more regularly, and will call on co-newcomer of the year Potts and second team all-district Fields
and Melera to lead this team’s continued surge.
HOUSTON WALTRIP RAMS—Coach: Dan Kelly. 2010-11:
18-11/10-4.
NAMES: 5-5 Sr. Sean Edwards; 6-2 Jr. Brandon Ardoin; 5-11
Sr. Daniel Adams; 6-5 Sr. Jerry Brown.
GAME: Waltrip advanced to the area round against Rosenberg Terry. Edwards is back after a second team all-district
campaign and will be toting a bigger load in the absence of
graduated district co-MVP Denzel Livingston.
HOUSTON LEE GENERALS—Coach: Louis Hernandez. 201011: 5-22/3-11.
NAMES: 6-0 Jr. Din Androk, 18 ppg., 8 apg.; 6-0 Jr. Blake
Miller, 6 ppg., 10 apg.; 6-1 Sr. Augusto Lotti, 12 ppg., 7 rpg.;
5-9 Jr. Kevin Ogwu.
GAME: Generals are a young team with several up-andcoming juniors. Team is anchored by lone senior Lotti, who
is expected to make all-district and showcase his talent
this year. Lee is focused on defense and looks to put up
double digits in the win column. Several juniors including
first team all-district Androk will provide an offensive spark
that is much needed.
HOUSTON SHARPSTOWN APOLLOS—Coach: Adrian Jones
(234-129). 2010-11: 8-17/6-8.
NAMES: 5-8 Sr. Darnell Williams; 5-7 Sr. Aaron Chapman;
5-9 Sr. Michael Bez; 6-5 Jr. Jaryan Coleman; 6-3 Jr. Raymond
Elliott.
GAME: Sharpstown missed the playoffs after reaching the
previous year. Second team all-district Rickey George has
graduated and will need to be replaced.
HOUSTON AUSTIN MUSTANGS—Coach: Jason Baggett.
2010-11: 5-17/4-10.
NAMES: 6-3 Sr. Julio Guity; 5-11 Sr. Dalton Copeland; 5-10
Sr. Will Alicea; 6-2 Sr. Raymond Cardenas; 6-0 Jr. Latrell
Edwards; 5-10 Jr. Tristen Williams; 6-2 Sr. Dan Faz; 6-5 Jr.
Harold Jenkins.
GAME: The Mustangs will need to replace graduated alldistrict talents Deandre Irving and Cassey Davis.
HOUSTON DAVIS PANTHERS—Coach: William Jeffrey.
2010-11: 1-24/0-14.
NAMES: 5-9 Sr. Elias Nawrocki.
GAME: The struggling Panthers have only won one game
the past two years and will have a difficult time again in
this district.
DISTRICT 22-4A
HOUSTON WHEATLEY WILDCATS—Coach: Marcus Elder
(52-21). 2010-11: 24-11/10-2.
NAMES: 6-4 Sr. Ruston Hayward, 14 ppg., 5 rpg., 5 apg., 3
spg.; 6-8 Jr. Tavario Miller, 9 ppg., 10 rpg., 3 bpg.; 6-1 Sr.
Xavien Howard; 6-6 Sr. Julius Hudson, 8 ppg., 5 rpg.; 5-11
Soph. Sean Johnson.
GAME: Wheatley advanced to bi-district against Houston
Waltrip. Team chemistry will be a huge factor as the team
played together all sumer across the AAU circuit. Second
team all-district Hayward is a top-notch guard while Hudson is a lights-out shooter. Howard will start at point after
football is over while Johnson will garner major minutes.
Board specialist Miller was also second team all-district.
Team will continue to run and gun.
HOUSTON JONES FALCONS—Coach: Quincy Shelton. 201011: 29-6/12-0.
NAMES: Sr. Broderick Harris.
GAME: Jones advanced to the regional quarterfinals
against Galveston Ball. The bad news for the Falcons: they
graduated district co-MVP DeMarcus Johnson. The good
news for the Falcons: they return district-co MVP Harris.
HOUSTON WASHINGTON EAGLES—Coach: Vincent Grayson (80-101). 2010-11: 18-17/7-5.
NAMES: 6-5 Sr. John Gibbs, 6 ppg., 5.2 rpg.; 6-1 Jr. Donquince Burns, 5 ppg., 2.4 rpg.; 6-5 Jr. Marquez LaBlanc, 3
John Gibbs
Hou. Washington
ppg., 3.1 rpg.
GAME: Washington advanced to the
area round against Galveston Ball. Team
will have a good IQ of the game. Chemistry will be good and this team will
defend. Washington is not as athletic
as past teams, but will have better players that know the game. Second team
all-district Gibbs is the only returning
starter and his experience will carry the
team a long way.
HOUSTON WORTHING COLTS—Coach: Willie Patrick.
2010-11: 10-18/7-6.
NAMES: 5-4 Sr. Curtis Whitfield; 6-1 Sr. Jalen Arrington; 6-0
Sr. Mark Faux; 6-2 Soph. Deshun Allen; 6-0 Sr. Ervin Smith.
GAME: Worthing advanced to bi-district against Houston
Yates and again should be in playoff contention.
HOUSTON KASHMERE RAMS—Coach: Adrian Caldwell.
2010-11: 11-19/3-9.
GAME: Rams will be playoff contending despite the loss of
all-district Patrick Major.
HOUSTON SCARBOROUGH SPARTANS—Coach: Marcus
Gabriel. 2010-11: 4-18/3-9.
GAME: Scarborough showed signs of improvement with
three district wins coming on the heels of a pair of winless
seasons.
HOUSTON FURR BRAHMA BULLS—Coach: DeMarcus Peterson. 2010-11: 0-25/0-12.
GAME: Furr could be left out in the cold after the departure
of all-district talent Jaleel Sally.
DISTRICT 23-4A
ROSENBERG LAMAR CONSOLIDATED MUSTANGS—Coach:
Luke Lucky (140-175). 2010-11: 13-18/5-7.
NAMES: 6-3 Sr. Frank Iriele, 7 ppg., 4.1 rpg.; 6-0 Sr. Luke Savoy, 12 ppg., 2.3 apg.; 6-5 Sr. Michael Carey; 6-9 Sr. Wanaah
Bail; 6-7 Sr. Tristian Curtis.
GAME: With the addition of Carey, Bail and Crutis, the Mustangs have grand designs on the season. A surplus of talent
surrounds the three newcomers on a senior-laden team.
ROSENBERG TERRY RANGERS—Coach: Michael Jackson
(91-71). 2010-11: 24-11/11-1.
NAMES: 5-8 Jr. Eugene Wright, 6.1 ppg., 3.7 apg., 1.7 spg.;
6-1 Jr. Billy White, 6.2 ppg., 4.4. rpg., 2.1 apg.; 6-7 Jr. Derrick
Griffin, 15 ppg., 11.3 rpg., 4.9 bpg.; 6-0 Sr. Jevaughn Threatt, 6 ppg., 1.3 spg.; Dimetri Amerson; Victor Davis.
GAME: Terry advanced to the regional quarterfinals against
La Marque. Rangers will have a core group of players with
a lot of experience and talent, led by all-state Griffin, first
team all-district Wright and second team all-district White.
Look for Threatt to have a breakout season as well. If
younger players continue to improve this team will be able
to compete for its third consecutive district championship.
FREEPORT BRAZOSPORT EXPORTERS—Coach: Ondra
Waddy. 2010-11: 22-9/10-2.
NAMES: 6-0 Sr. D.J. Griggs, 22.7 ppg., 5.2 apg.; 6-4 Jr. Khory
Ross, 10.4 ppg., 6.1 rpg., 1.6 bpg.; 6-3 Jr. Jalen Smith, 8.9
ppg., 7.3 rpg., 2.7 apg.
GAME: Brazosport advanced to bi-district against Friendswood. Three starters return, including D1 recurit Griggs
and co-captain Smith. Exporters are searching for their
first district title in 12 years. In addition to Griggs’ senior
leadership and the versatility of Smith, skilled post Ross will
be called upon to solidify the middle as well as shoot the
three. Griggs was district MVP and TABC all-region, while
Smith was newcomer of the year and Ross was second
team all-district.
ANGLETON WILDCATS—Coach: Calvin Phillips. 2010-11:
15-19/7-5.
NAMES: 6-2 Sr. Terrell Colbert, 11 ppg., 5 rpg.; 5-10 Jr. Kendal Phillips, 8 ppg.
GAME: Angleton advanced to bi-district against La Marque
and will again solidly be in the playoff mix. Colbert was
named to the second team all-district squad.
RICHMOND FOSTER FALCONS—Coach: Jerry Haines (412330). 2010-11: 16-14/6-6.
NAMES: 6-1 Sr. Dan Nwosuh, 10.5 ppg., 4.1 bpg., 3.2 spg.
GAME: Foster advanced to bi-district against Galveston
Ball. Falcons return only one starter in first team all-district
Nwosuh and graduated 10 players. Team will be full of
sophomores and juniors who have plenty of work to do.
BAY CITY BLACKCATS—Coach: Carl Edwards (18-12). 201011: 18-12/2-10.
NAMES: 6-1 Sr. Mason Brawley, 8.5 ppg., 3.5 rpg., 5 apg., 2
spg.; 5-10 Jr. Jhollinn Cole, 8 ppg., 3 apg., 1 spg.; 6-4 Jr. Larry
Cunningham, 6 ppg., 5 rpg., 3 bpg.; 6-1 Fr. Kyre Edwards.
GAME: Bay City enjoyed an 11-game improvement in wins
in Coach Edwards’ first year. Role players are now expected
to be the leaders of a young team. Brawley, a multi-skilled
combo guard, will need to step up and shoulder more of
the scoring load along with Cole, a two-year letterman
with deep range. The rangy Cunningham is good around
the basket and has a wide range of skills. Edwards is a dynamic incoming freshman looked upon for ball handling
and scoring.
RICHMOND GEORGE RANCH LONGHORNS—Coach: Jorge
Negron. 2010-11: New School.
GAME: George Ranch tees it up on the varsity level for the
first time at the 4A level.
EL CAMPO RICEBIRDS—Coach: Matt Sandoval. 2010-11:
6-18/2-10.
NAMES: 5-10 Sr. Devontay Allen; 5-10 Sr. Cullen Schoener.
GAME: Ricebirds wave goodbye to a pair of graduated alldistrict stars in Daniel Pflughaupt and Demetri Tsika.
DISTRICT 24-4A
ALVIN MANVEL MAVERICKS—Coach: Greg Devers (11689). 2010-11: 22-14/6-6.
NAMES: 5-10 Sr. Jonovan Williams,10.1 ppg., 2.4 apg., 1.7
spg.; 6-8 Sr. Terry Allen, 21.2 ppg., 10.1 rpg., 2.8 apg.; 6-3
Sr. Cameron Wright, 5.2 ppg., 3.6 rpg., 2.8 apg.; 6-2 Sr. DJ
Cunning, 3.2 ppg., 1.8 rpg., 1.3 apg.; 5-9 Soph. Ahamad
Huff; 6-0 Sr. Julian Walker; 5-10 Jr. Carlos Thompson; Xavier
Alvarado.
GAME: With three returning starters and seven lettermen
including TABC all-region and first team all-district Allen
and first team all-district Williams, the Mavericks should
make a run for the school’s first playoff appearance. Team
comes off a season in a district that was one of the toughest last year in 4A.
PEARLAND DAWSON EAGLES—Coach: Mark Barre. 201011: 22-13/6-6.
NAMES: 6-1 Sr. Cris Dishman; 6-2 Sr. Dakarai Henderson;
6-3 Sr. Jarried Littleton; 6-2 Soph. Tony Upchurch; 6-0 Jr.
Bryce Ervin; 6-1 Jr. Jonathan Devaughn; 5-9 Sr. David Parker; 6-2 Jr. James White; 6-0 Sr. Garry Kimble.
GAME: Dawson advanced to bi-district against Rosenberg
Terry. Eagles will be a player in this district behind newcomer of the year Henderson, first team all-district Littleton and Upchurch and second teamer Dishman.
LA MARQUE COUGARS—Coach: Cedric Mason (116-29).
2010-11: 33-5/9-3.
NAMES: 6-0 Sr. Emmanuel Williams; 6-4 Sr. Brian Allen; 6-4
Jr. Lawrence Montegut; 5-10 Sr. Rodney Willis; 6-2 Fr. Jared
Evans.
GAME: University of Texas-bound district MVP Julien Lewis
is gone from a team that dazzled all the way to a state
championship contest against Dallas Kimball. Team might
struggle early due to a lack of varsity experience, but look
for the Cougars to make another good run once the football season is over.
FRIENDSWOOD MUSTANGS—Coach: Jeff Keener (236135). 2010-11: 24-12/8-4.
NAMES: 6-7 Sr. Will Hibbs, 4.5 ppg., 2.8 rpg.; 6-2 Jr. Jordan
Wood, 3.8 ppg., 1.2rpg., 1 spg.; 6-3 Sr. Colton Mick, 2.3
ppg., 2.6 rpg.
GAME: Friendswood advanced to the area round against
Houston Jones. Even though the Mustangs lose a large
percentage of their offense, the defense will again be
very strong and with an inside/out philosophy the offense
should score enough points to keep the team very competitive in a very tough district. Hibbs was honorable mention all-district.
GALVESTON BALL GOLDEN TORNADOES—Coach: Jerald
Temple (149-52). 2010-11: 34-4/11-1.
NAMES: 6-4 Sr. Billy Williams; 6-4 Sr. Justin Bliss.
GAME: Ball advanced to the regional final against district
rival La Marque. Some major talent including 11 of 13 players graduated from this roster, including Mike Evans, Terran
Petteway, Dedrick Archie and Corey Laday.
LEAGUE CITY CLEAR FALLS KNIGHTS—Coach: Darren Chandler (159-111). 2010-11: New School.
NAMES: 6-2 Jr. Louis Dunbar, 12 ppg., 1.3 apg.; 6-2 Jr. Leonard Hill, 14 ppg., 8.9 rpg.; 6-2 Jr. Andrew Ediomioya, 8 ppg.,
4.5 rpg., 5.3 apg.
GAME: Coach Chandler comes over from Friendswood to
lead this new program that finished its first year in existence and now joins the Class 4A ranks. Team had only
sophomores and played a JV schedule. Knights are talented
enough to compete right away but lack of experience and
depth will be big hurdles to climb.
TEXAS CITY STINGAREES—Coach: Chris Mason (284-193).
2010-11: 4-25/2-10.
NAMES: 6-3 Soph. Cory Johnson; 5-6 Soph. Jordan Pinkney;
5-8 Jr. Adrian West; 6-1 Sr. David Richardson; 6-0 Sr. Keenan
Bell; 6-0 Soph. D’Onta Forman; 6-3 Soph. Murquell Smith;
6-2 Sr. Demetrius Branch; 6-1 Sr. Darryl Horton.
GAME: Texas City missed the playoffs after advancing the
previous year and welcomes a new coaching staff. Team
graduated only four seniors, but one was all-district talent
Bervick Briscoe.
SANTA FE INDIANS—Coach: Chris Hairfield. 2010-11:
5-23/0-12.
NAMES: 6-5 Sr. Kyle Kadlecek, 175 ppg., 11.4 rpg.; 5-11 Sr.
Jeff Riley; 5-10 Jr. George Garcia; 6-3 Sr. Conrad Tenhaaf;
5-10 Jr. Justin Garza; 5-10 Sr. Dylan Fox; 6-0 Sr. Marc Cram;
6-3 Jr. Jacob Mullins; 5-11 Sr. Tim Matejka.
GAME: Santa Fe should be an improved team behind returning first team all-district star Kadlecek and second
teamer Riley.
MISSOURI CITY RIDGE POINT PANTHERS—Coach: Terreance Plowden. 2010-11: New School.
GAME: Ridge Point played a JV schedule last year and went
7-14 and joins an incredibly difficult Class 4A district for its
indoctrination into varsity play.
DISTRICT 25-4A
CEDAR PARK TIMBERWOLVES—Coach: Blake Brown. 201011: 22-17/10-2.
NAMES: 6-4 Sr. Travis Guerbert; 6-3 Jr. Jamie Xia; 6-3 Sr. Tyler Terrell; 6-2 Sr. Jordan Lachowsky.
GAME: Cedar Park rode a magical season to nearby Austin
and a state semifinal showing against eventual champion
Dallas Kimball. Team got off to a tough start on the record
due to three starters still playing football, but once they
came aboard the Timberwolves rolled. District MVP Dylan
Cox graduated and must be replaced, but watch for co-defensive MVP Lachowsky and honorable mention all-district
Guerbert to have an impact.
LEANDER ROUSE RAIDERS—Coach: Shane Krause (29-33).
2010-11: 15-17/3-9.
NAMES: 6-2 Sr. Matt Martinez, 16 ppg., 5 rpg., 4 apg.; 5-11
Sr. Matt DeJohn, 9 ppg.; 6-5 Jr. Wesley Lewis, 5 ppg., 5 rpg.;
6-5 Sr. Cory Smith, 5 ppg., 5 rpg.
GAME: All 10 varsity players return for a team with its first
senior class. Raiders are led by DeJohn and Martinez in the
backcourt and Smith and Lewis inside.
AUSTIN LAKE TRAVIS CAVALIERS—Coach: Clint Baty. 201011: 17-15/6-6.
NAMES: 6-6 Sr. Griffin Gilbert, 7.4 ppg., 5.3 rpg.; 6-1 Sr.
Drew Nikolovski, 4.1 ppg., 3.3 rpg., 1.4 apg.; 6-1 Soph. Luke
Hutton, 7.1 ppg., 3.4 rpg., 3.1 apg., 2.4 spg.; 6-3 Jr. Stefan
Vidovic, 2.5 rpg.; 6-3 Jr. Henry Castner, 1.3 rpg.
GAME: Long-time Coach Jan Jernberg moved on to the
private school ranks after posting 667 career wins and is
replaced by Clint Baty. Cavaliers missed the playoffs last
year for the first time in 13 years but return six players who
should help to generate more offensive consistency. Team
suffered six crushing district losses by a total of 10 points.
Gilbert was honorable mention all-district.
CEDAR PARK VISTA RIDGE RANGERS—Coach: Pat Brown.
2010-11: 16-16/7-5.
GAME: Vista Ridge advanced to bi-district against Austin
LBJ but must replace a whopping eight seniors now gone
from the roster.
DRIPPING SPRINGS TIGERS—Coach: Lewis Jenkins. 201011:16-14 /7-5.
NAMES: Sr. Sam Kohler.
GAME: Dripping Springs advanced to bi-district against
Austin McCallum and must replace a pair of graduated
first team all-district stars in Jalen Jury and Connor Lewis.
Kohler was honorable mention all-district and assumes the
team leadership.
LEANDER VANDEGRIFT VIPERS—Coach: Cliff Ellis. 2010-11:
10-23/1-11.
NAMES: 6-3 Sr. John Hirschhorn; 6-0 Sr. Brandon Brown;
5-8 Sr. Matt Dang; 5-11 Sr. Michael Lundy; 6-0 Sr. Cody Witt;
5-11 Sr. Cameron Harris; 6-0 Jr. James Hallonquist; 5-10 Sr.
Luke Hartman; 6-2 Sr. Dakota Prukop; 6-2 Sr. Nick Florence.
GAME: Vandegrift returns a deep roster featuring first
team all-district Hirschhorn, second teamer Florence and
honorable mention Prukop.
MARBLE FALLS MUSTANGS—Coach: Bruce Etheridge.
2010-11: 18-16/8-4.
NAMES: Soph. Garrett Gray.
GAME: Marble Falls advanced to the area around against
Boerne Champion and has a strong building block for the
future in district newcomer of the year Gray.
DISTRICT 26-4A
AUSTIN LBJ JAGUARS—Coach: Freddie Roland (380-111).
2010-11: 22-6/6-6.
NAMES: Sr. Dimitri Turnipseed; Soph. Jahil Tutein; Sr. Darius Collins; Sr. Chase Collins; Jr. Ethan Gilbert; Sr. Timothy
Dixon.
GAME: LBJ advanced to the area round against San Antonio
Alamo Heights and as always will be among the favorites
in this district.
AUSTIN LANIER VIKINGS—Coach: Joseph Pendell. 201011: 20-13/9-3.
NAMES: 6-3 Sr. Mark Brown; 6-1 Sr. Kenneth Delley Jr.; 6-3
Sr. K’len Britton; 6-3 Sr. Hayward Sampleton; 5-8 Sr. Dominique Jones.
GAME: Lanier advanced to bi-district against Marble Falls.
The Vikings made the playoffs for the first time in 21 years
and welcome back eight varsity players.
AUSTIN MCCALLUM KNIGHTS—Coach: Don Caldwell.
2010-11: 21-11/10-2.
NAMES: 6-2 Sr. Deon Price; 5-8 Sr. Braylon Cannon; 6-3 Sr.
Erik Martin; 6-5 Sr. Issac Levy-Rubinett.
GAME: McCallum advanced to the area round against New
Braunfels Canyon and expects to defend its district title.
AUSTIN TRAVIS REBELS—Coach: Frankie Crayton. 2010-11:
7-25/2-10.
NAMES: 6-3 Sr. JaVon McDade, 13.7 ppg., 3.5 rpg.; 6-3 Sr.
Matthew Washington, 8.7 ppg., 2.5 rpg.; 6-0 Sr. Matthew
Tucker, 7.8 ppg., 2 rpg.; 6-7 Jr. Sylvester Kincheon, 3.5 ppg.,
2 rpg.; 5-10 Sr. Oscar Edmonson.
GAME: This should be an interesting year with four of seven players returning from last year’s team.
AUSTIN REAGAN RAIDERS—Coach: Derrick Davis. 201011: 8-17/7-5.
GAME: Reagan advanced to bi-district against Cedar Park
but graduated a major talent in Jaquerius Daniels.
AUSTIN CROCKETT COUGARS—Coach: John Morgan.
2010-11: 6-23/4-8.
NAMES: 6-0 Sr. Darius Thomas; 5-9 Jr. Phillip Freeman; 5-8
Sr. Ja’micah Taylor; 5-9 Sr. Nathan Lowe; 5-11 Sr. Aaron
Rhodes.
GAME: The Cougars graduated seven seniors who had lots
of varsity minutes, so it will be up to a younger group to
improve on the team record and standing.
AUSTIN EASTSIDE MEMORIAL PANTHERS—Coach: Raymond Lopez. 2010-11: 6-14/0-12.
GAME: Eastside Memorial endured a winless district campaign in its first year of UIL play.
DISTRICT 27-4A
NEW BRAUNFELS CANYON COUGARS—Coach: Brad Lacey.
2010-11: 29-7/11-1.
NAMES: 6-0 Sr. Sean Tollinger; 6-5 Sr. Ian Gulick; 6-10 Sr.
Andrew Poulter; 5-9 Sr. Jarvis Poss; 5-10 Jr. E.J. Quijano; 6-2
Sr. Sam Harford; 6-3 Sr. Jeff Henze.
GAME: Canyon advanced to the regional quarterfinals
against Cedar Park. The Cougars are the pick for this district
thanks largely to the talents of returning Super Team performer and first team all-district Tollinger. Gulick was also a
first teamer while Poulter was on the second team.
SAN ANTONIO ALAMO HEIGHTS MULES—Coach: Andrew
Brewer. 2010-11: 31-5/11-1.
NAMES: 6-5 Sr. Jeffrey Rodewald, 16.7 ppg., 8.9 rpg., 3
bpg., 2 spg.; 6-7 Sr. Shelby Lane, 13.5 ppg., 7.6 rpg.; 6-7
Soph. Ben Lammers; 6-5 Jr. Wes Miller.
GAME: Alamo Heights advanced to the regional quarterfinals against Boerne Champion. Long-time Coach Charlie
Boggess is replaced by Andrew Brewer for this traditionally
strong team. There is plenty of height with a pair of 6-7s
and 6-5s on the team, including Super Team selection and
district MVP Rodewald and first team all-district Lane.
SPRING BRANCH SMITHSON VALLEY RANGERS—Coach:
R.J. Strauch. 2010-11: 12-19/4-8.
NAMES: 5-11 Sr. Steven Martinez; 6-3 Soph. A.C. Reid; 6-5
Sr. Josh Mann; 6-0 Sr. Lance Wakefield; 6-0 Sr. Sir Ismail.
GAME: There is plenty of senior leadership dotting the
roster this year for a team that should be in playoff contention. Reid and Martinez were second team all-district
honorees.
SCHERTZ CLEMENS BUFFALOES—Coach: Lance Lewis (11285). 2010-11: 16-17/6-6.
4A
NAMES: 6-1 Sr. DeAndre Gatewood,
7.5 ppg., 4 rpg., 3 apg.; 6-2 Soph. Tanner Bridges, 3.2 ppg.; 5-10 Sr. Randolph
Jackson; 5-9 Sr. Robert Garcia; 6-1 Jr.
Sadabius Nelson.
GAME: Clemens advanced to bi-district
against Boerne Champion. The Buffs
should be a playoff contender with the
De’Andre Carson
Kyle Lehman
return of Gatewood, continued growth
of Bridges and an influx of players from
a very strong JV. This team will have to maximize its athleticism to make up for a lack of size.
BUDA HAYS CONSOLIDATED REBELS—Coach: Dean McMullen. 2010-11: 10-19/1-11.
NAMES: Jr. Caleb Kimbro.
GAME: Kimbro is an outstanding building block for the Rebels coming off a first team all-district season as a sophomore.
KYLE LEHMAN LOBOS—Coach: Thomas Acker. 2010-11:
14-19/7-5.
NAMES: 5-8 Jr. De’Andre Carson, 12.8 ppg., 3.2 rpg., 3.8
apg.; 6-2 Sr. JaMael Windom, 2 ppg., 2.5 rpg.; 6-2 Jr. Luke
Borgman.
GAME: Lehman advanced to bi-district against Kerrville
Tivy, the school’s first-ever playoff berth. The Lobos will
be led once again by talented first team all-district point
guard Carson. Team knows they have many challenges facing them, but their enthusiasm, energy and spirit will help
propel them to a successful season.
LOCKHART LIONS—Coach: James Halatin. 2010-11:
7-25/0-12.
NAMES: 6-3 Sr. Lucas Westbrook; 6-0 Sr. Michael Kerr; 6-4
Jr. Brandon Sanders; 6-3 Fr. Tyrell Williams.
GAME: Lockhart will be bringing in a new coaching staff
and already has high expectations for freshman Williams.
Westbrook nabbed second team al-district recognition.
DISTRICT 28-4A
SAN ANTONIO BRENNAN BEARS—Coach: Tommy Hines
(145-116). 2010-11: 22-12/8-4.
NAMES: 5-10 Jr. John Azzinaro; Sr. George King; Sr. Jaylen
Hinton; Sr. Markus Smith.
GAME: Brennan advanced to bi-district against San Antonio
Alamo Heights in the school’s first year of varsity play. Now
the team is ready to sit atop this district and will look to
Super Team and first team all-district selection Azzinaro to
guide the attack. Hinton also cracked the first team roster
while King was on the second team.
KERRVILLE TIVY ANTLERS—Coach: Brian Young. 2010-11:
20-15/9-3.
NAMES: Soph. Matt Perry; 6-0 Sr. Riley Miller.
GAME: Tivy advanced to the area round against Cedar
Park. The Antlers will be looking to plug several holes left
by graduated seniors, most notably the decorated Deron
Belford. Miller and Perry were both named first team alldistrict, the latter in only his freshman year.
BOERNE-CHAMPION CHARGERS—Coach: Stan Leech (643230). 2010-11: 35-6/11-1.
NAMES: 6-0 Sr. David Rogers; 6-1 Sr. Tripp Melcher; 5-7
Sr. Chris Mangus; 5-9 Sr. Colby Cantwell; 6-3 Sr. Mitchell
Schwartz; 6-8 Sr. Branton Bartos.
GAME: Champion advanced to the regional final against
Cedar Park but will need to replace graduated district MVP
Madison Turner. Look for second team all-district Rogers to
play a more prominent role to help fill the void.
SAN ANTONIO HARLANDALE INDIANS—Coach: Chris
Adamek (171-151). 2010-11: 8-23/3-9.
NAMES: 5-11 Sr. Rakim Sharkey, 10 ppg., 9 rpg.; 5-10 Jr.
Rocky Briseno, 12 ppg., 3 rpg.; 5-11 Soph. Brandon Ramon,
7 ppg., 4 rpg., 2 apg.
GAME: Indians fielded a young team last year that broke a
string of six consecutive playoff appearances. With Briseno
and Ramon garnering all-district honors as underclassmen,
along with third year varsity guard Sharkey and a freshman
team that went 25-2 to fill in some key spots, the future
looks bright.
SAN ANTONIO MCCOLLUM COWBOYS—Coach: Luke
MacKay. 2010-11: 15-16/5-7.
NAMES: Sr. Nick Rodriguez; Jr. Jeff Cortes; Sr. Adam Salazar;
Sr. Johnathan Garcia; Jr. Alonzo Guerra; Sr. Julian Garza; Sr.
Alex Rios.
GAME: McCollum missed the playoffs after advancing the
previous year and will turn to first team all-district Rodriguez in what could be a return to the dance.
CASTROVILLE MEDINA VALLEY PANTHERS—Coach: John J.
Curta (270-198). 2010-11: 3-26/0-12.
NAMES: 6-5 Jr. Tristen Tinar, 8.2 ppg., 5.3 rpg.; 5-9 Sr. Alejandro Ramirez, 11.3 ppg.; 6-1 Jr. Zach Naegelin, 3.5 ppg.,
3.1 rpg.; 5-9 Sr. Ricky Morales, 4.2 ppg., 1.9 apg.; 6-4 Sr. Kris
Curiel, 3.9 ppg., 2.1 rpg.
GAME: Medina Valley returns three starters from a team
comprised mostly of juniors and sophomores. Panthers will
have a year of experience and will add players from a good
JV to make a challenge for a playoff berth.
UVALDE COYOTES—Coach: Mark Belford. 2010-11: 1520/6-6.
NAMES: Sr. Adrian Arias.
GAME: Uvalde advanced to bi-district against New Braunfels Canyon. Arias will seek to improve on his second team
all-district campaign to help the Coyotes continue the playoff streak.
DISTRICT 29-4A
SAN ANTONIO EDISON GOLDEN BEARS—Coach: Art Vela.
2010-11: 22-14/12-4.
NAMES: 6-0 S. Arty Vela, 13 ppg., 6 apg.; 5-10 Sr. David Casias, 12 ppg., 2 apg.; 6-4 Sr. David Perez, 7 ppg., 4 rpg., 1
apg.; 6-1 Sr. Marco Guerrero, 10 ppg., 5 rpg., 2 apg.; 6-2 Sr.
Mike Espina, 10 ppg., 6 rpg.
GAME: Edison advanced to the regional quarterfinals
against Victoria East. Team is senior-heavy with a lot of
team chemistry. Leading the way will be all-area, all-region
and first team all-district Vela along with fellow first teamer
Casias. All five starters have been on the varsity since their
sophomore year and bring plenty of experience.
SAN ANTONIO LANIER VOKS—Coach: Rudy J. Bernal (485420). 2010-11: 25-12/12-4.
NAMES: 6-0 Sr. Troy Lopez, 18 ppg.; 6-0 Soph. Ajax Reyes, 7
ppg.; 6-1 Jr. Martin Sanchez, 9 ppg., 6 rpg.; 6-0 Jr. Joe Louis
Gonzales, 9 ppg.; 6-0 Soph. Rodrigo Garcia, 4 ppg., 4 rpg.
GAME: Lanier advanced to bi-district against Victoria East.
Three starters return with a great chance to return to the
post-season. Next year’s sophomore class went 42-3 as
freshmen and the JV was 18-2. There is a good returning
core of players along with very good freshmen. All-district,
all-city and all-region Lopez is the senior mainstay.
SAN ANTONIO BURBANK BULLDOGS—Coach: Herbert
Jackson. 2010-11: 19-15/10-6.
NAMES: Sr. Ryan Garcia; Sr. Jason Ainsworth.
GAME: Burbank advanced to bi-district against Victoria
East and as always expects to be a playoff contender. Garcia is back from a first team all-district year with help from
second teamer Ainsworth.
SAN ANTONIO BRACKENRIDGE EAGLES—Coach: Ed Hooi
(231-163). 2010-11: 28-10/16-0.
NAMES: 6-0 Sr. Jonathan Gutierrez; 6-7 Sr. Emmanuel Johnson; 5-11 Sr. Anthony Garza; 5-11 Sr. Je’hu Ibanez; 6-0 Sr.
Jacob Gutierrez.
GAME: Brackenridge advanced to the regional quarterfinals against district rival San Antonio Lanier. The Eagles
have raced unbeaten through district the past two years
but will need to replenish the roster after the graduation
of several seniors, including district MVP Gabriel Taylor.
Jonathan Gutierrez is more than capable of being the man
after a first team all-district season while Johnson was on
the second team.
SAN ANTONIO KENNEDY ROCKETS—Coach: Gilbert
Vasquez. 2010-11: 6-23/3-13.
NAMES: Jr. Rey Esquivel; Jr. Jalen Garcia.
GAME: Kennedy is another team expecting to show vast
improvement with the return of district newcomer of the
year Esquivel.
SAN ANTONIO JEFFERSON MUSTANGS—Coach: Paul
Ramirez. 2010-11: 8-23/5-11.
NAMES: Jr. Bobby Gomez.
GAME: Jefferson will be improved this year and second
team all-district Gomez is one major reason why.
SAN ANTONIO MEMORIAL MINUTEMEN—Coach: Clyde
Schmittou (44-54). 2010-11: 13-19/7-9.
NAMES: 6-2 Sr. Justice Godley-Williams; 5-7 Jr. Jagger
Moreno; 5-6 Sr. Nigel Cardenas; 5-11 Soph. Joe Aguilar; 5-6
Jr. Eric Berain.
GAME: Memorial missed the playoffs after reaching the
previous year. Seeking justice, first team all-district GodleyWilliams expects to lead the Minutemen back to the postseason.
SAN ANTONIO FOX TECH BUFFALOES—Coach: Kellen Morgan. 2010-11: 9-17/5-11.
NAMES: 6-3 Sr. Ramon Martinez, 12.5 ppg., 5 rpg.; 5-8 Jr.
Salvador Hernandez, 5 ppg., 2 spg.; 5-9 Sr. Jomarco Palafox.
GAME: Fox Tech returns five players who bring plenty of
experience. If the players who come off the bench last year
can add consistency on defense and unselfish offense there
is a chance to improve on last year’s record and be a very
successful and highly motivated senior-laden team.
SAN ANTONIO SOUTHSIDE CARDINALS—Coach: Mike
Alfaro. 2010-11: 4-29/2-14.
NAMES: 6-2 Jr. Virgil Boykin; 6-0 Sr. Victor Sanchez; 5-8 Sr.
Luis Alaniz; 5-9 Sr. Paul Intakeo; 6-0 Sr. Joseph Mora; 6-1 Sr.
Mando Romero; 6-3 Jr. Marco Sanchez; 6-1 Soph. Drevon
Brown; 5-8 Sr. David Herrera; 5-10 Sr. Simon Luna.
GAME: Southside should have a deep roster despite graduating five seniors from last year’s club.
DISTRICT 30-4A
PORT LAVACA CALHOUN SANDCRABS—Coach: Sonny
Benefield. 2010-11: 21-15/7-3.
NAMES: 6-4 Jr. Isaac Cardona, 21.5 ppg., 7.8 rpg., 4 apg.,
2 bpg.; 5-10 Sr. Dylan Saenz; 5-11 Sr. Lorenzo Resendez;
Soph. Jason Alonzo; 5-10 Jr. McCullen Stafford; 6-1 Sr. Aaron Garza; Jr. Corey Saucillo.
GAME: Calhoun advanced to bi-district against San Antonio Lanier. Cardona and Saenz were first team all-district
picks while Resendez was on the second team. The talent
is there for a team fully expecting to return to the playoffs.
Cardona was also named Victoria Advocate all-area first
team.
VICTORIA WEST WARRIORS—Coach: Pat Erskine. 2010-11:
17-17/6-4.
NAMES: Sr. Drew Erskine, 17.8 ppg., 2.7 apg.; Sr. Clayton
Cain.
GAME: Victoria West advanced to bi-district against San
Antonio Brackenridge and returns district MVP Erskine and
first team all-district Cain. Expect the Warriors to ramp up
their game another notch and be in district title contention.
VICTORIA EAST TITANS—Coach: John Grammer (526-221).
2010-11: 27-9/8-2.
NAMES: 5-9 Sr. Dav’Vin Hill; 5-10 Jr. Ian Sharpless; 5-11 Sr.
Cole Wozniak; 6-0 Jr. Christian Herring.
GAME: Victoria East advanced to the regional semifinals
against Boerne Champion. Team will be very quick and fast
and will run and press to offset a lack of size. Hill was the
district’s outstanding defensive player while Sharpless was
FLORESVILLE TIGERS—Coach: Kevin Wiatrek. 2010-11: 287/7-3.
NAMES: Sr. Jacob Flores; Soph. Estevan Mendiola.
GAME: Floresville advanced to the regional quarterfinals
against district rival Victoria East. Flores had a superb first
team all-district season while Mendiola was the district
GREGORY-PORTLAND WILDCATS—Coach: Mark Spencer.
2010-11: 13-16/2-8.
NAMES: 6-3 Sr. Quaderrick Shaw; 5-10 Sr. Benny Barron.
GAME: Gregory-Portland missed the post-season after advancing to the regional semifinals the previous year. Shaw
grabbed first team all-district recognition while Barron was
on the second team.
BEEVILLE JONES TROJANS—Coach: Abel Barrera. 2010-11:
1-19/0-10.
NAMES: 5-8 Sr. John Camacho; 5-9 Sr. Dakota Del Bosque;
6-5 Sr. Connor Shears; 6-0 Sr. Brooks Holder; 6-0 Jr. Hunter
Hardy.
GAME: Jones will need to replace graduated second team
all-district performer Chet Sparks.
DISTRICT 31-4A
CORPUS CHRISTI TULOSO-MIDWAY WARRIORS—Coach:
Bobby Craig (637-368). 2010-11: 24-11/10-2.
NAMES: 6-0 Sr. Aaron Carvajal, 7 ppg., 6 apg.; 6-2 Jr. Jeremy
Brittain, 18 ppg., 13 rpg.; 6-5 Sr. Ross Bego, 4 ppg., 5 rpg.;
5-8 Sr. Anthony Trevino, 11 ppg.; 6-4 Jr. Will Luis, 4 ppg.,
4 rpg.
GAME: Tuloso-Midway advanced to the area round against
San Antonio Lanier. Warriors return four starters and eight
lettermen and turn to TABC all-region Brittain, who averaged a double-double in an outstanding sophomore season.
CORPUS CHRISTI RAY TEXANS—Coach: Mark Rundle.
2010-11: 15-11/8-4.
NAMES: 6-3 Jr. Danny Mathison, 10 ppg., 5 rpg.; 6-6 Sr.
Rosser Oates, 8 ppg., 8 rpg.; 5-9 Sr. Jerry Zamora, 5 ppg., 3
apg., 2 spg; 6-2 Jr. Markham Sigler; 5-10 Jr. Jonathan Vela.
GAME: Ray advanced to the area round against Victoria
East. Texans return six lettermen including three starters
but will need to replace their top two scorers from last
season. A 10-2 JV team last season will look to bolster the
Texans’ depth. Team will play hard, play smart and play together.
CORPUS CHRISTI CALALLEN WILDCATS—Coach: Randy
Lowrance. 2010-11: 14-18/7-5.
NAMES: 6-1 Sr. Wyatt Mathisen; 5-10 Jr. Christian Cantu;
Jr. Dillon Vaughan; Sr. Connor Steward; Sr. Alan Valdez; Sr.
Hayden Woods; Sr. Ernest Estrella; Sr. Andrew Beasley.
GAME: Calallen advanced to the area round against San
Antonio Brackenridge. The Wildcats will once again be a
playoff contender thanks to the return of first team alldistrict talents Mathisen and Cantu and second team performer Vaughan.
CORPUS CHRISTI FLOUR BLUFF HORNETS—Coach: Robert
Dodd. 2010-11: 13-15/4-8.
NAMES: Sr. Jeremy Hatley; Sr. Dallas Uvalle.
GAME: Flour Bluff should be in the middle of the playoff
mix behind first team all-district Hatley and all-defensive
specialist Uvalle.
CORPUS CHRISTI MOODY TROJANS—Coach: Robert Sainz.
2010-11: 9-18/5-7.
NAMES: 6-2 Sr. Robert Lecocke; 6-1 Jr. Corey Haywood; 5-8
Jr. Jonathan Rangel.
GAME: Moody welcomes Coach Sainz and will field a young
team with only one senior on the roster. Rangel was tabbed
district newcomer of the year while Haywood was second
team all-district. Lecocke chipped in honorable mention
recognition.
ALICE COYOTES—Coach: George Beltran (72-135). 201011: 9-18/6-6.
NAMES: 5-10 Sr. A.J. Perez; 5-9 Sr. Justin Salinas; 5-8 Sr.
Romeo Gonzalez; 5-8 Sr. Angel Infante; 6-0 Sr. Milton Marquez; 5-11 Sr. Adrian Gonzalez.
GAME: Alice advanced to bi-district against Roma.
KINGSVILLE KING BRAHMAS—Coach: Karron Taylor. 201011: 5-26/2-10.
NAMES: 5-8 Sr. Jose Soliz; 5-8 Sr. Kevin Pabon; 6-1 Jr. Christian Warren; 5-10 Sr. Javier Hernandez; 6-1 Jr. Giancarlo
Bruschetta; 6-3 Soph. Justin Wickham; 6-1 Soph. Justin
Goff; 6-4 Sr. Matthew Mayorga; 6-3 Sr. Phillip Goff.
GAME: Six seniors graduated but there is a rising core of
youngsters ready to make a positive mark on the team.
DISTRICT 32-4A
HIDALGO EARLY COLLEGE PIRATES—Coach: Gus Sanchez
(223-112). 2010-11: 20-12/11-7.
NAMES: 6-1 Sr. Andrew Espinoza.
GAME: Early College advanced to bi-district against Corpus
Christi Tuloso-Midway and will compete for a district title
and has a solid leader in first team all-district Espinoza.
ROMA GLADIATORS—Coach: Abelardo Escobar. 2010-11:
24-10/16-2.
NAMES: 6-4 Jr. Ruben Garcia.
GAME: Roma advanced to the area round against San
Antonio Edison. The team will play with a heavy heart in
mourning the death of Robert Garza, who would have been
a senior but died while playing at an AAU tournament in
Austin in March. Gladiators must replace graduated district
MVP Carlos Gonzalez.
MISSION VETERANS MEMORIAL PATRIOTS—Coach: Romeo De La Garza, Jr. (264-124). 2010-11: 22-13/12-6.
NAMES: 5-9 Jr. Joshua Villarreal, 12 ppg., 6.1 apg., 3.2
spg.; 6-2 Sr. Hector Gandaria, 7 ppg., 7.1 rpg.; 5-10 Sr.
Ricky Moreno, 3 ppg., 2.1 apg.; 5-9 Jr. A.J. Martinez; 5-10
Soph. JoJo Martinez.
GAME: Veterans Memorial advanced to bi-district against
Corpus Christi Ray. Coach De La Garza is excited about this
group of players. They understand the challenges ahead
and are focused on what needs to be done. Team knows
the tradition that has been established at the school.
Villarreal was first team all-district while Gandaria was
honorable mention all-district.
MERCEDES TIGERS—Coach: Eric Steinbrunner. 2010-11:
28-6/14-4.
NAMES: Jr. Carl Davis.
GAME: Mercedes advanced to bi-district against Corpus
Christi Calallen. Watch for district newcomer of the year
Davis to lead an up-and-coming team.
BROWNSVILLE VETERANS MEMORIAL CHARGERS—
Coach: Larry Gibson. 2010-11: 9-21/2-16.
NAMES: 6-3 Soph. Eduardo Hernandez; 5-8 Jr. Marco
Munoz; 5-8 Jr. Emilio Sosa; 6-1 Jr. Andy Alvarado.
GAME: Despite taking some lumps in the first year of
varsity play, the Chargers had several accomplishments
including the first team all-district selection of Hernandez,
second team selection of Munoz and honorable mention
awards of Sosa and Alvarado.
WESLACO EAST WILDCATS—Coach: Art Castillo. 2010-11:
12-20/9-9.
GAME: Weslaco East missed the playoffs after advancing
the previous year and must replace some talented graduates including Juan Jasso.
RIO GRANDE CITY RATTLERS—Coach: Ricardo Contreras.
2010-11: 16-15/11-7.
GAME: The Rattlers had a strong season and were edged
out in a fourth place playoff tiebreaker game by Hidalgo.
EDCOUCH-ELSA YELLOWJACKETS—Coach: Robert Capello.
2010-11: 8-13/7-11.
NAMES: 5-7 Sr. J.J. Salinas; 6-4 Sr. Zack Griffin; Jr. Aaron
Salinas.
GAME: E-E will battle behind honorable mention alldistrict Aaron Salinas.
LA JOYA JUAREZ-LINCOLN HUSKIES—Coach: Eric Montalvo. 2010-11: 10-10/8-10.
GAME: Juarez-Lincoln expects to be competitive but will
have to do so without graduated all-district star Azahel
Alvarez.
PHARR VALLEY VIEW TIGERS—Coach: Anthony Pinal.
20010-11: 1-23/0-18. GAME: Valley View was staggered last year in a one-win
season and will look for increments of improvement.
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Mexia—Blackcats went to the state semifinals and are favored this year behind one of the state’s best in D.J. Weathers.
Burkburnett—Coach Danny Nix will again have his team among the best in state following a state final appearance.
Corpus Christi West Oso—Bears earned a state championship last year and will be as deep and athletic as ever.
Argyle—Regional finalist only lost four games all year and returns district MVP Clarke Overlander and others.
San Antonio Sam Houston—Terrence Washington was outstanding in his sophomore season for a regional semifinalist.
Lubbock Estacado—Matadors graduated some serious talent from a regional semifinalist but will be long and athletic.
Dallas Madison—Trojans were a regional quarterfinalist and a team that well knows the route to Austin.
Lucas Lovejoy—Leopards reached the regional quarterfinals and for the second consecutive year were the top defensive team in the state.
Sour Lake Hardin-Jefferson—Shawn Prudhomme averaged a double-double for this perennially strong team.
Waco La Vega—Thanks to a roster featuring everyone coming back and looking for better health, this team could excel.
Latiego Collins
Pampa
Cole Engle
Pampa
Reid Miller
Pampa
CLASS 3A
DISTRICT 1-3A
PAMPA HARVESTERS—Coach: Dustin Miller (98-71). 201011: 20-13/6-3.
NAMES: 6-0 Sr. Latigo Collins, 18.2 ppg.; 6-4 Sr. Reid Miller,
7 ppg., 7 rpg.; 6-1 Sr. Cole Engle, 8 ppg., 5 rpg.; 6-5 Jr. Derrek Pollard, 6 ppg., 5 rpg.
GAME: Pampa advanced to the regional final against Burkburnett in its first year in Class 3A. Harvesters return three
first team all-district players from that outstanding team
including district MVP Collins along with Engle and Miller.
DALHART GOLDEN WOLVES—Coach: Matthew A. Walker
(35-15). 2010-11: 19-7/6-3.
NAMES: 6-3 Sr. Tyler Smith, 7.1 ppg., 6.6 rpg., 1.8 apg., 1.2
spg.; 6-7 Jr. James Harris, 10.7 ppg., 9 rpg.; 5-9 Sr. DaVonte
Burks, 9 ppg., 5 rpg., 1.2 apg., 2.5 spg.; 6-0 Sr. Channing Allen, 1.7 ppg., 1 rpg.; 6-4 Jr. Zach Richardson.
GAME: Dalhart advanced to bi-district against Lamesa.
Golden Wolves return several players from last year and
need them to step up and fill in roles from the seniors who
graduated. Burks was defensive MVP while Harris was newcomer of the year and Smith was first team all-district.
PERRYTON RANGERS—Coach: Travis Schulte (124-87).
2010-11: 17-15/5-4.
NAMES: 5-8 Sr. Blake Turner; 6-0 Sr. Russell Anderson.
GAME: Perryton advanced to the area round against Fabens but must replace a trio of graduated first team alldistrict talents in Braiden Vernor, Hunter Wade and Kalynn
Samples.
BORGER BULLDOGS—Coach: Chet Byerly. 2010-11: 1114/1-8.
NAMES: 5-10 Jr. Jamon Hearon; 6-3 Sr. Tyrell Haynes; 5-10
Sr. Grant Boren; 6-4 Jr. Seth Rawlinson.
GAME: Borger could be the odd team out of the playoffs
in this four-team league. Hearon is a young talent and was
the only sophomore named to the first team all-district
roster.
DISTRICT 2-3A
LUBBOCK ESTACADO MATADORS—Coach: Tony Wagner
(128-12). 2010-11: 34-2/10-0.
NAMES: 5-10 Sr. De’vonte Willard; 6-4 Sr. Ti Russell, 8.8
ppg., 3.3 rpg.; 6-3 Sr. Nate Lewis; 5-10 Sr. Anthony Robinson; 6-3 Sr. Kevin Manahan; 6-0 Sr. Ryhiem Hunter, 9.8 ppg.
GAME: Estacado advanced to the regional semifinals
against Burkburnett. With the graduation losses of sensational talents Kevin Wagner and Clarence Willard, this
will be Class 3A all-South Plains first team’s Russell’s and
Hunter’s team to lead. Lewis joined Russell and Robinson
on the first team all-district roster.
LUBBOCK COOPER PIRATES—Coach: Nate Bridges. 201011: 12-20/6-4.
NAMES: 5-10 Sr. Casey Owens, 12 ppg., 1 rpg., 2.5 apg.;
6-3 Sr. Garrett Taylor, 9 ppg., 4 rpg., 1 apg.; 5-10 Sr. Brenan
Ehlers, 10 ppg., 2.5 rpg., 3 apg.
GAME: Cooper advanced to bi-district against Perryton.
Pirates have a solid core of returners back including three
starters and three of the team’s leading scorers. This is an
experienced and good shooting club that will also incorporate a solid group of underclassmen to fill in the rest of the
pieces. Owens was Class 3A all-South Plains second team
as well as first team all-district. Ehlers nabbed second team
4A
recognition.
LAMESA GOLDEN TORNADOES—Coach: Gregg Moreland.
2010-11: 22-11/5-5.
NAMES: 6-4 Sr. Aeryk Cox; 5-11 Jr. Kolt Moreland.
GAME: Lamesa advanced to the area round against Seminole. Cox was selected first team all-district and will lead
the club with help from second teamer Moreland.
SHALLOWATER MUSTANGS—Coach: Ray Morris (586-231).
2010-11: 16-15/3-7.
NAMES: 5-10 Sr. Conner Loftis; 5-8 Sr. Marc Rios; 6-0 Sr.
Trevor Franklin; 6-0 Sr. Patrick Middlebrook.
GAME: Mustangs will be inexperienced and small. Team
will have to play as one and build on its tradition.
BROWNFIELD CUBS—Coach: Dustin Faught. 2010-11: 1416/5-5.
NAMES: Sr. Donovan Riojas.
GAME: Riojas is a bright spot for Brownfield and comes off
a second team all-district campaign. Cubs just missed the
post-season after falling to Lamesa in a playoff tiebreaker.
LEVELLAND LOBOS—Coach: Jeff Bontrager. 2010-11:
7-23/1-9.
NAMES: 5-9 Jr. Preston Woodard, 7 ppg., 2.9 rpg., 1.9 apg.;
5-11 Sr. Michael Diaz, 9 ppg., 5.2 rpg., 1.6 apg.; 5-10 Sr. Will
Tinnell, 4.8 ppg., 1.8 rpg., 2.2 apg.; 6-1 Sr. Tyson Jones, 3.6
ppg., 5.2 rpg.; 6-0 Sr. Sam Kelley, 2.8 ppg., 1.3 rpg.
GAME: With eight returning lettermen, the Lobos look to
improve on last year’s record. Team will need to overcome
its lack of size with good team rebounding and intense defense. The offensive strength of the team will be the guard
play. The experience factor and a strong work ethic should
give Levelland a quality chance of returning to the playoffs. Diaz was Class 3A all-South Plains second team and
co-newcomer of the year while Woodard was second team
all-district.
DISTRICT 3-3A
FABENS WILDCATS—Coach: David Rueda. 2010-11: 1417/8-2.
NAMES: 5-10 Jr. Jaime Portillo; 6-2 Sr. Andrew Gabaldon;
6-0 Jr. Manny Amador; 6-2 Sr. Vincent Trevizo; 5-8 Jr. Jacob
Silva; 6-1 Jr. Eric Ochoa; 5-10 Jr. Joey Medina; 6-0 Jr. Patrick
Zubia; 5-9 Sr. Chris Solis.
GAME: Fabens advanced to the regional quarterfinals
against Pampa. Team graduates only four seniors and welcomes back defending district MVP Gabaldon along with
second team all-district Trevizo.
PECOS EAGLES—Coach: Sammy Soliz.
NAMES: Jr. Elijah Jones; Jr. Brandon Garnto.
GAME: There is definitely some young talent on this Pecos
team that should be battling for a playoff spot behind conewcomer of the year Jones and second team all-district
Garnto.
CLINT MOUNTAIN VIEW LOBOS—Coach: Alex Valdez.
2010-11: 11-17/8-2.
NAMES: 5-9 Sr. Oscar Melendez; 5-11 Sr. Jorge Torres; 6-2
Sr. Brian Vigil; 6-2 Sr. Jon Guardiola; 6-1 Jr. Luis Cardoza.
GAME: Mountain View advanced to bi-district against Monahans. Team comes off a district title and the newcomers
were also part of a JV district championship. There is good
chemistry and length but not very big. Lobos have good
quickness but need better perimeter shooting.
CLINT LIONS—Coach: James Moreno (72-107). 2010-11:
9-20/4-6.
NAMES: 5-7 Sr. Eddie Contreras; 5-11 Sr. Homero Garcia;
Sr. Kevin Martinez; Jr. John Segura; Sr. Ben Bustamante; Sr.
Mario Renteria; Sr. Damien Lopez; Jr. Nick Alarcon; Sr. Jose
Hernandez.
GAME: Expect Clint to battle for a playoff berth behind
second team all-district performers Contreras and Garcia.
PRESIDIO BLUE DEVILS—Coach: Arturo Alferez Jr. (123105). 2010-11: 17-9.
NAMES: 6-2 Sr. Alexis Sotelo; 6-4 Sr. Juan Carlos Palomo.
GAME: Presidio advanced to bi-district against Midland
Greenwood but must replace a trio of graduated of alldistrict talents.
ANTHONY WILDCATS—Coach: Mark Montanez. 2010-11:
2-20/0-10.
NAMES: Sr. Manny Pena.
GAME: Look for second team all-district Pena to take the
bull by the horns and lead this team.
DISTRICT 4-3A
SEMINOLE INDIANS—Coach: Paul Page (933-178). 201011: 21-11/8-0.
NAMES: 5-9 Sr. Jarod Adams, 20.5 ppg., 5.3 apg.; 6-5 Sr. Tanner Moore, 6 ppg., 4.2 rpg.; 6-7 Sr. Rance Layton, 6.5 ppg.,
7 rpg.; 6-2 Sr. Connor McDonald, 2.2 ppg.; 5-8 Sr. Juan Espino; 6-3 Jr. Jacob Burtch, 2.7 ppg.; 6-5 Jr. Hunter Weishuhn,
4 ppg., 3.3 rpg.
GAME: Seminole advanced to the regional quarterfinals
against Lubbock Estacado for the second consecutive season. Indians return three starters and seven lettermen, including district MVP and TABC all-region selection Adams.
Moore and Layton were first team all-district while Weishuhn was on the second team. Size and experience will be
keys to success, while Seminole must shoot more consistent
and develop post depth.
MIDLAND GREENWOOD RANGERS—Coach: Jay Ray (14985). 2010-11: 27-8/6-2.
NAMES: 5-9 Sr. Edgar Urias, 10 ppg.; 6-4 Jr. Kam Williams, 7
ppg., 5.9 rpg.; 6-4 Sr. Jacob Armitage, 7.5 ppg., 6.7 rpg.; 6-1
Sr. Dustin Mayers.
GAME: Greenwood advanced to the area round against
Pampa. Rangers return three starters and could be fielding the best defensive team Coach Ray has ever coached.
Strengths will be experience, unselfishness and team unity.
There is a good mixture of speed, size and athleticism. Urias
was district defensive MVP while Williams was first team alldistrict and Armitage was second team.
ANDREWS MUSTANGS—Coach: Ronnie Johnson. 2010-11:
12-11/3-5.
NAMES: 6-2 Soph. Shane Dolgener; 5-10 Sr. Blaine Chavez;
5-8 Sr. Sid Baeza; 5-0 Sr. Jake Higgs; 5-10 Jr. Tanner Eggleston.
GAME: Andrews will be much improved and should battle
for one of the playoff positions behind district newcomer of
the year Dolgener and second team all-district Chavez.
MONAHANS LOBOES—Coach: Kurt White. 2010-11: 2212/3-5.
NAMES: 6-1 Sr. Payton Marcum; 6-1 Sr. Byron Scharf; 6-3
Soph. J.R. Morales.
GAME: Monahans advanced to the area round against Lubbock Estacado. Marcum was a first team all-district talent
while Morales was on the second team.
FORT STOCKTON PANTHERS—Coach: Rene Valeriano. 201011: 13-18/0-8.
NAMES: 5-10 Sr. Adrian Martinez; 6-0 Sr. Domonic Gonzalez; 6-0 Sr. Josh Jaquez; 5-6 Sr. Ryan Johnson; 5-8 Sr. Dillon
Chablee; 5-8 Sr. Hector Escontrias.
GAME: Fort Stockton failed to make the playoffs after going to the area round the previous three years. Watch for
first team all-district Jaquez to lead with help from second
teamer Gonzalez.
DISTRICT 5-3A
ABILENE WYLIE BULLDOGS—Coach: Russell Perkins. 201011: 23-9/7-1.
GAME: Wylie advanced to the area round against Lake Worth
but the team was hit with the graduation of first team alldistrict stars Lance Lindley, Denzel Davis and Mike Furman.
BIG SPRING STEERS—Coach: Cliff Thompson (25-9). 201011: 25-9/6-2.
NAMES: 5-9 S. Marc Segundo, 7.5 ppg., 3 rpg., 2 apg.; 6-3 Jr.
Chazzell Robertson, 4.1 ppg., 4.8 rpg., 1.3 bpg.
GAME: Big Spring advanced to the area round against Kennedale. Steers return only two players from last year’s roster
and will look for some young guys to step into leadership
roles. Robinson was named district newcomer of the year
while Segundo was on the second team.
BROWNWOOD LIONS—Coach: Josh Alcorn. 2010-11: 1515/4-4.
NAMES: Sr. Marquos Barnes.
GAME: Brownwood advanced to bi-district against Wichita
Falls Hirschi and brings back talented first team all-district
star Barnes.
SNYDER TIGERS—Coach: Zack Williams. 2010-11: 9-16/3-5.
NAMES: Sr. Keenon Ward.
GAME: Snyder will be improved this year with a good one
returning in first team all-district Ward.
SWEETWATER MUSTANGS—Coach: Al Hunt. 2010-11:
6-22/0-8.
NAMES: Sr. Taylor Jones.
GAME: Sweetwater Coach Al Hunt had quite the summer in
rescuing a four-year-old boy who had been abandoned on a
stretch of Interstate 20. We thank Coach Hunt for doing the
right thing and wish him and his team well this year. Jones
returns following a second team all-district nomination.
DISTRICT 6-3A
BURKBURNETT
BULLDOGS—
Coach: Danny Nix
(632-291). 201011: 33-4/10-0.
NAMES: 6-4 Sr.
Mario Garcia, 13.2
Tyler Clement
Mario Garcia
ppg.; 6-2 Sr. Tyler
Burkburnett
Burkburnett
Clement, 7.1 ppg.;
6-2 Jr. Aaron Coker, 8 ppg.; 6-4 Sr. Blaine Curren, 5.1 rpg.; 6-1
Sr. Devin Chafin, 5.2 rpg.
GAME: Burkburnett’s spectacular season culminated in
the familiar city of Austin and a state runner-up finish. This
should be a deep squad with good size paced by first team
all-district, all-region and all-state sensation Garcia.
WICHITA FALLS HIRSCHI HUSKIES—Coach: Donald Hedge.
2010-11: 22-13/8-2.
NAMES: 6-1 Jr. Marcus Foster; Sr. Terry Fields; 5-9 Soph. Terrance Cooper; 5-9 Soph. Terrence Cooper.
GAME: Hirschi advanced to the regional semifinals against
Pampa and has a major star in the making in Class 4A/3A
Red River and district offensive player of the year Foster,
who has improved everywhere and will get even better.
First team all-district Fields also placed on the team and is a
constant double-double threat. Cooper was selected district
co-newcomer of the year.
GRAHAM STEERS—Coach: Marcus Morris. 2010-11: 1019/3-7.
NAMES: Wyatt Walker; Bryce Reeves.
GAME: Graham missed the playoffs after advancing to the
regional semifinals the previous year. Team was slammed by
graduation, including that of all-district talent Jared Josefy.
BOWIE JACKRABBITS—Coach: Todd Matlock (37-32). 201011: 13-21/4-6.
NAMES: 5-9 Sr. Kevin Dunn; 6-7 Sr. Jake Dunnam, 7 rpg.; 6-2
Soph. Derek Vann.
GAME: Bowie advanced to bi-district against Big Spring.
Team will be much quicker and better defensively. Three
starters and six lettermen return as opposed to only one
starter who returned last year. Vann was co-newcomer of
the year while Dunn was first team all-district and Dunnam
was second team.
VERNON LIONS—Coach: Brandon Smith. 2010-11: 12-19/28.
NAMES: 5-10 Sr. Dillon Perez; 5-6 Jr. Tyrone McFarland; 5-6
Soph. Zack Perez; 5-8 Sr. Ryan Hildebrand; 5-10 Soph. Chavaz
Jackson; 5-7 Jr. Patrick Nyatoro; 6-1 Sr. Tyler Holmes; 6-0 Jr.
Jacobi White; 6-1 Sr. Cody Borchardt.
GAME: Lions come back in strong numbers with nine members of last year’s varsity back on the roster.
IOWA PARK HAWKS—Coach: Tim Clark. 2010-11: 14-16/3-7.
NAMES: 5-8 Sr. Josh Biddy; 6-1 Sr. Kelby Tucker; 6-0 Sr. Jake
Weaver; 6-3 Jr. Trace Cross; 6-6 Sr. Tyler Habeck.
GAME: Hawks will seek replacements for graduated all-district stars Lee Clubb, Matt Rogers and Corey Bennett.
DISTRICT 7-3A
DECATUR EAGLES—Coach: Roger Brown. 2010-11: 27-5/8-0.
NAMES: 6-0 Sr. Austin Lamirand; 6-3 Sr. Caleb Hogan; Soph.
Taylor Clayton; Sr. Brevon Blaylock.
GAME: Decatur advanced to the area round against Wichita
Falls Hirschi. Eagles graduated district MVP Nick Linder but
return first team all-district Lamirand and second teamers
Hogan and Blaylock to lead another playoff charge.
MINERAL WELLS RAMS—Coach: Aaron Pappas. 2010-11:
17-16/5-3.
NAMES: Sr. Hunter Fincher; Jr. Matt Tincher.
GAME: Mineral Wells advanced to the area round against
Burkburnett and welcomes Coach Pappas. Fincher returns
to lead the Rams following a first team all-district campaign.
Tincher added honorable mention recognition.
LAKE WORTH BULLFROGS—Coach: Kyle Terrell (102-106).
2010-11: 25-14/4-4.
NAMES: 6-4 Sr. Jalen Silmon; 6-2 Sr. Drake Hamilton; 5-7 Jr.
Danny Nipp; 5-9 Sr. Shaman Franklin.
GAME: Lake Worth advanced to the regional quarterfinals
against Wichita Falls Hirschi and should again be in good
shape behind first team all-district Silmon and second teamer Nipp.
BURLESON CENTENNIAL SPARTANS—Coach: Jeff Carroll.
2010-11: Played sub-varsity schedule.
NAMES: 6-0 Jr. Garrett Easterling; 6-0 Jr. Doug Hopkins; 6-4
Jr. Coleman Reed.
GAME: This will be the first year of varsity competition with-
Tyler Bates
Alvarado
Ricky Handy
Alvarado
Abel Manriquez
Alvarado
out a senior class for Centennial. This group will have a big
adjustment and a growing experience and hopefully by the
end of the year will compete for a playoff spot.
RIVER OAKS CASTLEBERRY LIONS—Coach: Bart Beasley.
2010-11: 14-16/3-5.
NAMES: 5-10 Sr. Jeremiah Cox.
GAME: Lions will seek to replace graduated all-district talent
Daniel Castillo.
BRIDGEPORT BULLS—Coach: Brian Miller. 2010-11: 4-26/08.
NAMES: 5-8 Soph. Alex Samples; 6-1 Sr. Blake Thompson;
5-10 Sr. Cameron Knig; 6-2 Jr. Colby Mahon; 6-6 Soph. Blake
Mahon; 5-10 Jr. Blake Arrington.
GAME: Bulls are definitely built for the future behind returning district newcomer of the year Samples.
DISTRICT 8-3A
ALVARADO INDIANS—Coach: Michael Seibert. 2010-11: 228/7-3.
NAMES: 5-8 Sr. Tyler Bates, 12 ppg., 4 rpg., 4.2 apg., 4.4 spg.;
6-4 Sr. Abel Manriquez, 3.3 ppg., 7.5 rpg., 1.5 apg., 2.1 spg.;
5-10 Sr. Ricky Handy, 13.9 ppg., 2.6 rpg., 2.1 apg., 2 spg.; 6-4
Soph. Xavier Adams, 5.3 ppg., 7.8 rpg., 1 apg, 2 spg., 5.4 bpg.
GAME: Alvarado advanced to bi-district against Lake Worth
and welcomes Coach Seibert. Indians return four starters
and eight of the 12 kids from last year’s varsity, a team that
reached the playoffs for the first time in 10 years. With so
much experience, goals are high for the season. Team could
start slow because the football team will do very well, so
once the football kids arrive in December they will be working hard to get in the flow of basketball. Bates and Handy
were first team all-district while Manriquez and Adams were
on the second team.
KENNEDALE WILDCATS—Coach: Doug Groff (186-73). 201011: 31-3/10-0.
NAMES: 6-1 Soph. Alex Robinson, 15 ppg., 4 apg.; 6-2 Soph.
Ty Charles; 5-10 Fr. VJ Hughes; 5-8 Jr. Jordan Braswell; 5-10
Jr. Jay Jurchisin.
GAME: Kennedale advanced to the regional quarterfinals
against Burkburnett and will again be a district contender.
Team graduated district MVP DaJuan Cooper but will return
newcomer of the year Robinson.
GLEN ROSE TIGERS—Coach: Wayne Roberts (642-295).
2010-11: 13-17/6-4.
NAMES: 6-1 Sr. Chris Guinn, 7 ppg., 6 rpg., 3 spg.; 6-2 Jr. Ben
Coppock, 6 ppg., 5 rpg.; 6-6 Jr. Colton Bretton, 5 ppg., 5 rpg.;
6-0 Jr. Cody Burtscher, 6 ppg., 5 rpg., 3 spg.; Frank Brandenburg.
GAME: Glen Rose advanced to bi-district against Mineral
Wells. Seven lettermen are coming back from a season that
was marred with injuries. Five sophomores received lots of
minutes that will hopefully carry over to a great season. Solid
defense and a much better offense should carry the Tigers.
Brandenburg, who has missed most of the last two years due
to injuries, could be a huge asset. Guinn and Bretton were
WEST TROJANS—Coach: Duane Choate (35-58). 2010-11:
5-25/2-8.
NAMES: 5-10 Sr. Justin Sepeda, 6.4 ppg., 2 rpg., 3 apg.; 6-3 Jr.
Holden Sykora, 10.1 ppg., 3 rpg., 2 apg.; 5-10 Jr. Erran Mays,
7.2 ppg., 2.5 rpg., 3 apg., 2 spg.; 6-6 Jr. Colton Bezdek, 5 ppg.,
6 rpg., 2 bpg.; 6-3 Jr. Dakota Holder.
GAME: The Trojans went with a youth movement last year,
starting three sophomores and having another come off the
bench. The return of four starters and six lettermen should
equate to a more successful season as West looks to return
to the playoffs after a one-year hiatus. Sykora and Mays
were second team all-district while Sepeda was honorable
mention.
VENUS BULLDOGS—Coach: Jay Underwood. 2010-11: 1913/4-6.
NAMES: 6-4 Sr. Jay Michael, 8 ppg., 7 rpg.; 5-11 Sr. Kevin Allen, 2.5 ppg., 1.9 apg.; 5-5 Jr. Rene Rivas, 3 ppg., 2.2 spg.; 6-6
Sr. Shon Swanner, 2 bpg.; 5-7 Sr. Karl Gauldock.
GAME: After graduating a strong group of seniors, Venus will
Trey Eleazar
Whitesboro
Jordan Gill
Whitesboro
Matt Hobbs
Whitesboro
be rebuilding around second team all-district Michael and
Rivas. Some good JV kids are coming up and will have to step
up and compete at the varsity level. Last year was the first
time in 11 years that the team won 19 games.
HILLSBORO EAGLES—Coach: Jimmy Hestand. 2010-11:
0-20/0-10.
GAME: Eagles graduated a pair of all-district talents in Demond Drake and RJ Mitchell.
DISTRICT 9-3A
ARGYLE EAGLES—Coach: John King. 2010-11: 35-4/10-0.
NAMES: 6-4 Sr. Clarke Overlander; 5-9 Sr. Connor York; 6-5 Sr.
Andrew Resch; 6-0 Jr. Zach Dickerson.
GAME: Argyle advanced to the regional final against Dallas
A. Maceo Smith and should again be a strong contender to
make it to Austin behind a powerful list of returnees including district MVP Overlander and first team all-district York.
SANGER INDIANS—Coach: Rob Sikora (40-26). 2010-11: 2412/5-5.
NAMES: 6-0 Sr. John Johnson, 19 ppg., 6 rpg., 4 apg., 5 spg.;
6-0 Sr. Collin Crutsinger, 6 ppg., 4 apg., 3 spg.; 6-0 Jr. Drew
Lyons; 6-0 Jr. Jake Stastny; 6-2 Sr. Jacob Shuman.
GAME: Sanger advanced to the area round against Lucas
Lovejoy. Johnson was district offensive player of the year
and TABC all-region but tore his ACL in his first AAU practice.
Coach Sikora calls Johnson a great player, kid and student
who was also academic all-district his freshman, sophomore
and junior years. Crutsinger is also an all-district talent for
the Indians.
WHITESBORO BEARCATS—Coach: Toby Sluder. 2010-11: 1417/3-7.
NAMES: 5-9 Sr. Matt Hobbs, 15 ppg., 2 rpg.; 6-1 Sr. Jordan
Gill, 5 ppg., 5 rpg., 2 apg., 2 spg.; 6-2 Sr. Trey Eleazor, 9 ppg., 8
rpg., 4 apg., 2 spg.; 6-1 Soph. Collin Kilcrease, 4 ppg., 5 rpg.,
2 spg.; 6-4 Jr. Weston Walsh.
GAME: Bearcats return four starters and eight players. Team
will have good depth off the bench and have an experienced
group of seniors. Eleazor was newcomer of the year while
Hobbs was first team all-district and Gill and Kilcrease were
on the second team.
PILOT POINT BEARCATS—Coach: Jeff Price. 2010-11: 1014/4-6.
NAMES: 6-1 Sr. Aaron Buckingham; Sr. Alfred Harris; Sr. Joseph Mascari; Sr. Travis Price.
GAME: Pilot Point missed the playoffs after reaching the
previous year. Bearcats will be dangerous behind first team
all-district Buckingham.
GAINESVILLE LEOPARDS—Coach: Eric Johns (231-216).
2010-11: 18-12/8-2.
NAMES: 6-0 Jr. David Moore, 9 ppg., 5 apg., 3 spg.; 6-1 Jr.
Denzel Johnson, 7 ppg., 5 rpg.
GAME: Gainesville advanced to the area round against Dallas
Madison. Leopards graduated nine seniors, so it could be a
rebuilding year. With a lack of height the team will have to
create an uptempo style. Returning sophomore of the year
Moore and Johnson will lead the charge.
AUBREY CHAPARRALS—Coach: Kyle Smith. 2010-11:
2-29/0-10.
GAME: Coach Smith steps in to lead a program looking to
shake off the doldrums and must first replace graduated alldistrict performer James Reeves.
DISTRICT 10-3A
CELINA BOBCATS—Coach: Dusty Hutson. 2010-11: 18-20/53.
NAMES: Sr. Zack Bilderback.
GAME: Celina advanced to bi-district against Sanger one
year after going 1-9 in district. Bobcats should be able to
extend the post-season streak now behind the return of second team all-district Bilderback.
BONHAM PURPLE WARRIORS—Coach: Russell Best. 201011: 13-19/4-4.
NAMES: 6-2 Soph. Dra Smith; 6-1 Sr. Ryan Woodruff; 6-2 Sr.
DC Porter.
Trevor Eckard
Lovejoy
Joseph Gonzalez
Lovejoy
Ryan Whitt
Lovejoy
Charles Brakes
Frisco Lone Star
Joey Cuervo
Frisco Lone Star
Christian Jones
Frisco Lone Star
GAME: Bonham advanced to bi-district against Gainesville.
Woodruff was tabbed honorable mention all-district and will
lead the team.
COMMERCE TIGERS—Coach: Steve Miller. 2010-11: 8-23/35.
NAMES: 6-1 Soph. Myron Fisher; 5-9 Jr. Buck Wilson 5-8 Sr.
Jurase Brown; 6-0 Sr. TJ Pannell; Soph. Al Jackson; 6-1 Sr.
Chase Patterson; 5-10 Sr. Dominique Wilson; 6-1 Sr. Shaq
Relford; 6-1 Jr. Hayden Jackson; 6-1 Sr. Spencer Herring; 6-0
Sr. John McKenna; 6-7 Soph. Leslie Davis.
GAME: Commerce missed the playoffs after reaching the
previous year. Expect that to be a one year absence, thanks
largely to the return of newcomer of the year Fisher, first
team all-district Wilson and second teamers Brown and Pannell to a team that did not graduate any seniors.
VAN ALSTYNE PANTHERS—Coach: Joe McCullough. 201011: 22-10/8-0.
NAMES: Sr. Michael Sorrels; 6-1 Sr. Levi DeMasters.
GAME: Van Alstyne advanced to the area round against
Dallas A. Maceo Smith and will call on honorable mention
all-Texomaland and district co-offensive player of the year
Sorrels to lead the club.
ANNA COYOTES—Coach: Casey Pierce (10-23). 2010-11: 1023/0-8.
NAMES: 6-2 Sr. Hunter Kendall, 2.3 ppg., 2.3 rpg.; 6-0 Jr. Jacob Arvin, 4.2 ppg., 3 rpg., 1.3 apg.; 6-1 Jr. Alec Thompson;
6-3 Jr. Justin Eyeington.
GAME: After a tough season of transition the program is
looking to continue the rebuilding process. With a first full
off-season and one year of experience to learn the new system, the Coyotes are looking to gain ground in district. The
JV finished second in district with a 5-2 record and the freshmen were district champs at 6-1. These young players will
have to learn quick and make their mark now in order for
Anna to return to the playoffs.
DISTRICT 11-3A
LUCAS LOVEJOY LEOPARDS—Coach: Kyle Herrema (79-51).
2010-11: 26-8/10-0.
NAMES: 6-6 Sr. Joseph Gonzalez, 13.5 ppg., 8 rpg., 2.5 bpg.;
5-8 Sr. Ryan Whitt, 9 ppg., 3 apg.; 6-4 Jr. Trevor Eckard, 7 ppg.,
6 rpg., 2 apg.
GAME: Lovejoy advanced to the regional quarterfinals
against Argyle. Leopards finished as the No. 1 defensive
team in the state for the second consecutive year and have
not lost a district game on all levels the last two years. Team
returns nine lettermen including all-region selection Gonzalez, sixth man of the year Eckard and second team all-district
Whitt. Lovejoy should have a lot of depth with a couple of
players coming up from a 27-1 JV team.
FRISCO LONE STAR RANGERS—Coach: Jody Brown. 201011: 19-13/5-5.
NAMES: 6-1 Sr. Charles Brakes, 19.1 ppg., 7.1 rpg.; 6-1 Sr.
Christian Jones, 12.3 ppg., 4.8 rpg., 2.1 apg.; 5-8 Sr. Joey Cuervo, 9.8 ppg., 3.5 rpg., 1.8 apg.
GAME: Lone Star came fast out of the gate in its first varsity
season last year and tied Princeton for third in district. This
will be a senior-dominated team led by Brakes, Jones and
Cuervo. Brakes was district co-offensive player of the year
and TABC all-region while Jones was first team all-district.
PRINCETON PANTHERS—Coach: Jeff Coburn. 2010-11: 2112/5-5.
NAMES: 5-6 Jr. Marquis Thomas; 6-0 Sr. Stacey Dillard; 5-9 Sr.
Spencer Carr; 6-4 Jr. Fayola Oyatayo; 5-8 Jr. Marcos Molina;
6-1 Soph. Dennis Lockman; 6-5 Soph. Jakari Dillard.
GAME: Princeton advanced to bi-district against Carrollton
3A
Ranchview and will call on second team all-district Thomas
to lead another playoff rally.
PROSPER EAGLES—Coach: Greg Nix (212-96). 2010-11: 277/8-2.
NAMES: 6-2 Sr. Javelle Allen; 6-3 Sr. Jay Bass; 6-1 Jr. Torii
Hunter; 6-3 Sr. Justice Nwokedi; 6-4 Jr. Stephen Reilly.
GAME: Prosper advanced to bi-district against Dallas A. Maceo Smith. After graduating eight players the Eagles look to
rebuild and compete for a playoff spot. Quickness and depth
will be strengths while team must deal with a lack of experience in replacing three three-year starters. Allen was newcomer of the year while Hunter was second team all-district.
FARMERSVILLE FARMERS—Coach: Kirby Jackson. 2010-11:
14-16/2-8.
NAMES: 6-0 Jr. J’Tyus Clark, 15 ppg.; 6-8 Sr. Keith Cooper, 8.5
ppg., 7 rpg.; 6-1 Sr. Luke Scribner; 6-5 Sr. Dusten Howell, 6
ppg., 7 rpg.; 6-3 Sr. Matt Donaldson.
GAME: Farmersville welcomes back first team all-district
Clark and defensive player of the year Howell to a team that
loses only one player to graduation. Farmers suffered eight
district losses but had a chance to win five of those.
NEVADA COMMUNITY BRAVES—Coach: Mike Swigert.
2010-11: 2-17/0-10.
NAMES: Sr. Jaret Donaghe.
GAME: The Braves will battle game in and game out this year
led by first team all-district Donaghe.
DISTRICT 12-3A
DALLAS MADISON TROJANS—Coach: Damien Mobley.
2010-11: 22-13/8-0.
NAMES: 5-10 Sr. Robert Pearson; 6-7 Sr. J.D. Wallace; Jr. Derrick Smith.
GAME: Madison advanced to the regional quarterfinals
against district rival A. Maceo Smith. Trojans graduated district MVP Montrael Scott but as always will be fast and deep.
Smith was co-newcomer of the year while Wallace was second team all-district.
CARROLLTON RANCHVIEW WOLVES—Coach: Dee Boyd.
2010-11: 16-15/6-2.
NAMES: 6-3 Sr. Niem Stevenson; 6-6 Sr. Dominique Jefferson;
6-1 Sr. Paul Heath; 5-8 Sr. Alex Doung; 6-2 Sr. Deron Sanders;
6-6 Sr. Benny Taylor; 5-6 Jr. Charles Venters; 6-0 Sr. Desmond
Percy; 6-0 Jr. Brandon Kim; 6-1 Sr. Brandon McCary.
GAME: Ranchview advanced to the area round against Argyle. Wolves will once again be dangerous behind offensive
player of the year Stevenson and first team all-district standout Sanders and second teamer Heath.
DALLAS ROOSEVELT MUSTANGS—Coach: Darius Brown.
2010-11: 10-18/4-4.
NAMES: 5-9 Soph. Meshach Thomas; 5-9 Soph. Willie Hollins; 6-0 Sr. Lavondrick Buster; 5-10 Soph. Devin Johnson;
6-6 Soph. Daquone Shaw; 6-2 Jr. Derek Morgan; Sr. Xavier
Brown.
GAME: Roosevelt missed the playoffs after advancing the
previous year. Hollins was named co-newcomer of the year
while Brown and Shaw were second team all-district.
WILMER-HUTCHINS EAGLES—Coach: John Burley. 2010-11:
Did not play.
GAME: John Burley, who led Dallas A. Maceo Smith to the
Class 3A state tournament last year, is now the head man at
Wilmer-Hutchins, a school that has re-opened in the wake of
Smith transitioning itself to a different curriculum.
FORT WORTH POLY PARROTS—Coach: Charles Hickman.
2010-11: 7-13/2-6.
NAMES: 5-5 Sr. Ashton Parks; 5-7 Sr. Jerry Stevenson; 6-2 Sr.
Kelbi Jackson.
GAME: Poly’s Parrots will miss the contributions of graduated all-district sensation Luther Thomas.
FORT WORTH DIAMOND HILL-JARVIS EAGLES—Coach:
James Reid. 2010-11: 2-19/0-8.
NAMES: Jr. Daniel Luna.
GAME: Diamond Hill-Jarvis will battle behind the talented
and young second team all-district Luna.
DISTRICT 13-3A
MABANK PANTHERS—Coach: Mark Allen (369-300). 201011: 13-15/6-4.
NAMES: 6-3 Sr. Jordan Allen, 21.3 ppg.; 6-4 Jr. David Marler,
7 ppg., 7 rpg.; 6-3 Jr. Brandon Hatfield.
GAME: Mabank advanced to bi-district against Wills Point
and will call on first team all-district Allen to lead the offensive explosion with help from second team all-district
Marler.
NORTH FORNEY FALCONS—Coach: Andy Curtis (30-46).
2010-11: 11-19/4-6.
NAMES: 6-1 Jr. Alec
Harris, 10 ppg., 9
rpg.; 5-11 Sr. Kameron Jefferson, 6
ppg., 5 apg.; 5-10
Soph. Hunter HartDylan Brandewei
Otis Smith
ley, 10 ppg., 2 rpg., 3
Crandall
Crandall
apg.; 6-1 Jr. Michael
Woods, 6 ppg., 3 rpg., 2 apg.; 6-1 Jr. Roy Neugent, 5 ppg.,
2 rpg.
GAME: Falcons return all 11 lettermen including their first
senior graduating class. Team will rely on pressure defense
to force the tempo and create turnovers. Jefferson notched
first team all-district honors while Harris was on the second
team.
CRANDALL PIRATES—Coach: Stan Short (133-38). 2010-11:
26-9/9-1.
NAMES: 6-0 Sr. Otis Smith, 11.6 ppg., 3 rpg., 2 apg.; 6-3
Sr. Dylan Brandewie, 6 ppg., 5.2 rpg.; Kane Vinson; Aaron
Samora.
GAME: Crandall advanced to the regional quarterfinals
against Texarkana Liberty-Eylau, only the second time in
school history the program has reached that round. Pirates
also managed back-to-back district titles for the first time
ever. Starters Smith, a newcomer of the year selection, and
Brandewie, second team all-district, return in hopes of continuing a winning tradition. Vinson and Samora return and
some good young players from a district title freshman and
JV team will help complete the roster.
FERRIS YELLOWJACKETS—Coach: David Brawner. 2010-11:
24-13/7-3.
NAMES: 6-2 Sr. Connor Caulkins; Sr. Devonte Pryor; 5-10 Sr.
Kyle Rogers.
GAME: Ferris advanced to the regional quarterfinals against
Lindale and will need to replace graduated district MVP Joseph Pickett. He is not the only one who will be missed as 10
of the 13 players off the roster have moved on.
KAUFMAN LIONS—Coach: Billy Alexander (389-247). 201011: 11-23/3-7.
NAMES: 6-2 Sr. Je’Mikal Jobe, 7 ppg., 8 rpg.; 6-0 Jr. Tanner
Marler, 5 ppg., 2 apg.; 5-9 Jr. Gabriel Lira, 6 ppg., 4 apg.
GAME: Kaufman was a young team last year. There is still
plenty of youth on the roster, but this team will have more
varsity experience.
KEMP YELLOWJACKETS—Coach: Terrance McCloud. 201011: 4-18/1-9.
GAME: Kemp missed the playoffs after advancing the previous year and will need to replace graduated all-district stars
Jake and Jeff Goldman.
DISTRICT 14-3A
LINDALE EAGLES—Coach: Scott Albritton. 2010-11: 24-11/9-1.
NAMES: 6-6 Sr. Jordan Van De Kop, 23.8 ppg., 12.3 rpg.; 5-11
Jr. Josiah Johnson, 8.6 ppg., 3.4 spg.; 6-3 Sr. Nick Butcher, 3.9
ppg.; 5-7 Sr. Johnny Pittman, 3.4 ppg., 3.8 apg.
GAME: Lindale advanced to the regional semifinals against
Dallas A. Maceo Smith. Eagles return playoff experience at
every position. Van De Kop is a returning all-state and district
co-MVP player who has started every year in high school and
has averaged a double-double his first three years at Lindale.
Johnson helps after a second team all-district season. Team
will have more depth this year at every position. The JV team
is coming off a good year and many of those players will contribute this year on varsity.
VAN VANDALS—Coach: Jerry Cassell (700-426). 2010-11:
8-24/3-7.
NAMES: 6-1 Sr. Colby Rucker; 5-11 Jr. Brandon Dickerson;
6-3 Soph. Carson Rucker; 6-1 Jr. Ridge Crow; 6-2 Jr. Jake Johannsen.
GAME: Last year was a struggle for the Vandals due mainly
to a lack of experience at the varsity level. This season the
team looks to prove that they have learn their lesson and
get Van back in the playoffs. Six players return including four
starters. A strong incoming ninth grade class should ensure
last year’s losing record is a thing of the past. Carson Rucker
was first team all-district and newcomer of the year while
Colby Rucker was on the second team.
CANTON EAGLES—Coach: Heath Dudley (7-25). 2010-11:
7-25/2-8.
NAMES: 6-0 Sr. Eric Walters, 10.9 ppg., 4.8 rpg.; 6-1 Sr. Ethan
Fields, 7.8 ppg., 7.1 rpg.; 6-2 Soph. Brad Wiggins, 10.2 ppg.,
4.1 rpg.; 6-1 Sr. Justin Richard, 4.1 ppg., 3.7 rpg.
GAME: Canton returns their top three scorers from last season after losing only three athletes to graduation. The Can-
ton ninth grade and JV teams combined to lose only two district games last year. Walters was first team all-district while
Fields was on the second team.
WILLS POINT TIGERS—Coach: Jimmy Wallace (199-73).
2010-11: 22-11/9-1.
NAMES: 6-0 Jr. Darryn York, 10 ppg., 4 rpg., 4.5 apg.; 5-9 Sr.
Clay Deen; 5-9 Jr. Ty Harp; 5-10 Sr. Stevie Burch.
GAME: Wills Point advanced to the area round against Texarkana Liberty-Eylau. This is a very young and inexperienced
team with potential led by first team all-district York.
EMORY RAINS WILDCATS—Coach: John Wagner. 2010-11:
11-15/3-7.
NAMES: 6-4 Sr. Devonte’ Pryor.
GAME: Watch for talented first team all-district pick Pryor to
lead the Wildcats.
QUINLAN FORD PANTHERS—Coach: Paul Phlieger. 2010-11:
18-14/4-6.
NAMES: 5-10 Jr. Blake Davenport; 6-1 Jr. Corey Hall; 6-1 Jr.
Taylor Sikorsky.
GAME: Quinlan Ford advanced to bi-district against Ferris
but was smacked with the graduation of nine of the 12 players on the roster. Davenport excelled during an honorable
mention all-district season.
DISTRICT 15-3A
TEXARKANA LIBERTY-EYLAU LEOPARDS—Coach: Craig Collvins. 2010-11: 24-6/10-0.
NAMES: Soph. Davion Hall; Soph. Rashaan Donelson; 6-1 Sr.
Jarrion Lawson; Sr. Keith Gailes; 5-10 Sr. A’keylan Ware.
GAME: Liberty-Eylau advanced to the regional semifinals
against Argyle but must replace graduated district MVP Tra
Carson and a host of other all-district stars. Hall comes back
after being named honorable mention all-district as a freshman to a club that in all graduated nine players.
TEXARKANA PLEASANT GROVE HAWKS—Coach: Clay Busby
(118-95). 2010-11: 11-19/4-6.
NAMES: 6-7 Jr. Dustin Thomas, 10 ppg., 8 rpg.; 6-3 Jr. Reece
Dunlap, 16 ppg., 5 rpg.; 5-7 Jr. LaDarius Reid, 8 ppg., 6 apg.;
5-9 Jr. Alex Alsup, 13 ppg.; 6-0 Sr. Darius Scott.
GAME: Pleasant Grove started three sophomores and a
freshman last season so the younger guys got a lot of playing
time which should translate into more wins this year. Dunlap
was district newcomer of the year and made 47 threes in
12 varsity games, while Thomas was the District 14-4A newcomer of the year and transferred in after the season and
adds athleticism and skill in the paint. Honorable mention
all-district Alsup made over 50 threes as a sophomore and
Scott brings more athleticism from the off-guard spot. Reid
played every minute in district at point and was a second
team all-district pick.
PARIS WILDCATS—Coach: Billy Mack Steed (339-142). 201011: 26-7/8-3.
NAMES: 5-9 Sr. A.D. Burns; Sr. Tez Allen.
GAME: Paris advanced to the area round against Lindale and
will be solid again behind district offensive MVP Burns and
second team all-district Allen.
PARIS NORTH LAMAR PANTHERS—Coach: Homer Garner
(194-152). 2010-11: 17-14/7-4.
NAMES: 6-0 Sr. Preston Shawhart; 5-10 Sr. Trevor Fulk; 5-7
Jr. Ian Dukleth; 5-10 Sr. Derek Chennault; 6-4 Jr. Austin Anthony; 6-2 Sr. Hunter Thatcher.
GAME: North Lamar advanced to bi-district against Longview
Spring Hill one year after going 0-10 in district. Dukleth was
co-newcomer of the year and gets help from first team alldistrict Fulk and honorable mention Shawhart.
ATLANTA RABBITS—Coach: Marlon Byrdsong. 2010-11:
4-25/1-9.
GAME: Atlanta welcomes Coach Byrdsong and will need
replacements for graduated all-district performers Shawn
Shepard and Dalvin Lee.
MOUNT VERNON TIGERS—Coach: Rick Gates. 2010-11:
2-24/1-9.
NAMES: 6-0 Jr. J.D. Gibson; Sr. Levi Lappin.
GAME: Gibson was a second team all-district selection for
the Tigers and will have help from honorable mention pick
Lappin.
DISTRICT 16-3A
HENDERSON LIONS—Coach: Mark Alexander. 2010-11: 138/9-1.
GAME: Henderson advanced to the area round against Ferris
and will again be at or near the top of the pack in this district.
It is very likely again that the Lions could get a late start to
Nick Jones
Brownsboro
Blake Ralson
Brownsboro
Keuntis Thompson
Brownsboro
the season due to the football team’s playoff success.
LONGVIEW SPRING HILL PANTHERS—Coach: Hunter Taylor.
2010-11: 24-9/9-1.
NAMES: 6-6 Sr. Alex Voelzke, 5.2 ppg., 6.5 rpg., 1.2 bpg.; 6-0
Jr. Brandon Robbins, 8.1 ppg., 3.5 rpg., 3.5 apg.; 6-2 Jr. Caleb
Jones, 3.2 ppg., 2.5 rpg.; 6-4 Sr. Mitch Alm, 5.2 ppg., 3.6 rpg.;
5-10 Sr. Tyler Zapata; 5-9 Jr. Carl Robertson; 6-0 Jr. Zach Fleet.
GAME: Spring Hill advanced to the area round against Crandall and welcomes Coach Taylor. Team is led by third year
point guard Robbins. He is joined by a group of juniors and
seniors who love the game. Staying true to defense, improving on offensive efficiency and continuing a selfless team attitude will determine how far the Panthers go.
PITTSBURG PIRATES—Coach: Gregory Smith. 2010-11: 1516/3-7.
NAMES: 5-7 Jr. Kaymon Farmer, 16.3 ppg., 3 rpg., 3.6 apg.,
3.2 spg.; 6-3 Jr. Ty Hammonds; 6-1 Sr. KB Brannon; 6-1 Sr. Dre
Allen; Sr. Bear Bradley; Sr. Brad Lewis; Jr. Kel Wallace; Dee
Moton; Garrett Truitt; Zach DeLuna; Shane Coates.
GAME: Pittsburg has to finish the job of improvement with
the core of the team now in its senior year. Crafty point
guard Farmer leads along with fellow seniors Allen, Brannon, Bradley and Lewis. Big guys Hammonds and Wallace
are back for their junior years.
CARTHAGE BULLDOGS—Coach: John Haft. 2010-11: 2-11/28.
NAMES: 6-3 Sr. Edward Pope; 6-7 Sr. Greg Brantley, 7.9 ppg.,
7.8 rpg., 1.8 bpg.; 6-0 Soph. Blake Bogenschutz, 6.3 ppg., 3.8
apg.; 5-8 Sr. Meechie Bowman, 4.1 ppg., 2 apg.; 6-2 Sr. Skylar
Allison, 3.9 ppg., 3.5 rpg.
GAME: Carthage got a late start on the season because of a
long and successful football run. Bulldogs welcome in a new
coaching staff as well as Pope, who was injured his junior
season.
GILMER BUCKEYES—Coach: Keith Tate. 2010-11: 6-18/2-8.
NAMES: 5-9 Sr. Gavin Holt; 5-9 Sr. Darrion Pollard; 6-2 Sr. Tray
Webb; 6-4 Sr. Markus Reid; 6-0 Sr. Jeremy McMillian.
GAME: Gilmer will bank on several returning seniors to help
the team’s cause in the standings.
GLADEWATER BEARS—Coach: Curtis Armstrong. 2010-11:
13-9/5-5.
NAMES: 6-3 Jr. Jalen Wells; 5-10 Sr. Javon Timmons.
GAME: Gladewater advanced to bi-district against Paris.
DISTRICT 17-3A
TYLER CHAPEL HILL BULLDOGS—Coach: Robert Sampson.
2010-11: 17-17/5-3.
NAMES: 5-10 Sr. Anthony Kincade; 5-11 Sr. Andrew Tucker;
6-3 Sr. Kendall Beal; 6-0 Sr. Nelson Onwuzu; 6-0 Sr. Kevin Garcia; 5-11 Sr. Nick Ellett; 6-5 Jr. Michael Harris; 5-10 Sr. Avery
Henderson; 6-3 Sr. Sir Calvin Wallace.
GAME: Chapel Hill advanced to the area round against Mexia
and welcomes Coach Sampson. Kincade was offensive MVP
while Tucker returns following a first team all-district season
and Henderson was honorable mention all-district.
ATHENS HORNETS—Coach: Tracy Carter (152-109). 201011: 25-10/8-0.
NAMES: 6-1 Sr. Kendall Sanders, 16.6 ppg., 5.5 rpg., 4.2 apg.,
2.3 spg.; 6-2 Sr. Zach Basher, 3.5 ppg., 3.8 rpg.; 5-11 Soph.
Anthony Sanders, 3.4 ppg.; 5-11 Sr. Patrick Clark, 2.2 ppg.,
1.3 rpg.; 5-10 Jr. Anthony Taylor, 1.8 ppg.
GAME: Athens advanced to the regional final against Mexia.
Multi-sport star Kendall Sanders was TABC all-region and district MVP. Hornets lost a lot of experience but welcome back
a good group of kids, some from a very successful JV team.
Strengths will again be speed and quickness, while experience and size are challenges.
BROWNSBORO BEARS—Coach: Tobin L. Reid (530-302).
2010-11: 17-14/3-5.
NAMES: 6-4 Sr. Keuntis Thompson, 10.3 ppg., 5.1 rpg., 2.5
spg.; 6-5 Sr. Nick Jones, 20.8 ppg., 10.5 rpg., 3.2 bpg.; 5-10
Jr. Blake Ralson, 7.5 ppg., 3.2 apg., 1.9 spg.; 6-2 Jr. Devonte
Givens, 6.6 ppg., 4.4 rpg., 2 spg.; 6-2 Jr. Patrick McCarthy.
GAME: Bears possess experience, size, strong outside shooting and team chemistry as they climb back towards playoff
Skylar Hadden
Waco Connally
John Holt
Waco Connally
Dontay Raglin
Waco Connally
positioning. Watch for first team all-district Jones and second teamer Thompson to lead the way.
BULLARD PANTHERS—Coach: Shane Chambless. 2010-11:
18-16/4-4.
NAMES: 5-11 Sr. Taft Rose, 14.4 ppg.; 5-11 Sr. Conner Gurley,
8 ppg., 3.5 apg., 2.5 spg.; 6-6 Jr. Scott Lowrie.
GAME: Coach Chambless takes over as head coach for a
team that advanced to bi-district against Jasper. Panthers expect to compete in a wide-open district. Team looks to speed
the game up with a deep bench at the ready. Rose was voted
RUSK EAGLES—Coach: Paul Drake. 2010-11: 0-8 (district).
NAMES: Sr. Michael Pyle.
GAME: Coach Drake is the new leader for the Eagles after
serving as a varsity assistant at Brownsboro. Pyle returns to
lead Rusk following a second team all-district season.
DISTRICT 18-3A
LUFKIN HUDSON HORNETS—Coach: Rob Peterson (166112). 2010-11: 16-16/10-2.
NAMES: 5-11 Sr. Tony Holt; 6-2 Sr. Dylan Lewis; 6-1 Jr. Garrett
Fenley; 6-0 Jr. Daren Simmons; 6-4 Jr. Malek Zaher.
GAME: Hudson advanced to the regional quarterfinals
against Mexia. Hornets graduated six seniors including
district MVP Ja’Lexius Davis but do return second team alldistrict Holt. Help comes from a 24-4 JV squad. Team will rely
on fundamentals, hard work and a deep bench.
JASPER BULLDOGS—Coach: Terry Young. 2010-11: 23-12/93.
NAMES: 6-2 Jr. Dranzell Haynes.
GAME: Jasper advanced to the area round against Lorena
and will be needing to replace four various all-district selections who have graduated.
CENTER ROUGHRIDERS—Coach: Hiram Harrison. 2010-11:
16-13/9-3. NAMES: 5-9 Sr. Cameron Cloudy; 5-7 Jr. Augustine Johnson;
6-0 Soph. Josh Levier; 5-9 Sr. Johnny Sudds; 5-5 Jr. Jercarius
Berry; 5-11 Jr. Darrian Cloudy; 5-9 Jr. Ki-janaven Garrett.
GAME: Center advanced to bi-district against Tyler Chapel
Hill. The Roughriders graduated seven talented and honored
seniors and will rely on honorable mention all-district picks
Sudds and Cameron Cloudy to continue the team’s success.
POLLOK CENTRAL BULLDOGS—Coach: Kevin Hurley. 201011: 9-20/2-10.
NAMES: Soph. Tanner Garner; Soph. Chase Ponson; Sr.
Colton Boles; Sr. Brandon Andrus; Sr. Dakota Cheatham; Sr.
Chance Garrett.
GAME: Central’s prospects are very good for a playoff berth
due to a number of returning players capable of lifting this
team to the next level. Watch for district newcomer of the
year Garner, second team all-district Ponson and honorable
mention grabs Boles, Andrus, Cheatham and Garrett.
HUNTINGTON RED DEVILS—Coach: Tim Bartlett. 2010-11:
13-18/5-7.
NAMES: Sr. Zabo Houston; Sr. Mo Houston; Sr. Blake Loggins;
Jr. Kywon Cartwright; Soph. Logan Nerren.
GAME: Huntington will field some good talent beginning
with defensive MVP Zabo Houston and first team all-district
Mo Houston. Loggins, Cartwright and Nerren were all honorable mention selections.
DIBOLL LUMBERJACKS—Coach: Brian Kruk (74-102). 201011: 12-18/7-5.
NAMES: 6-3 Sr. Cody Cleavenger; 6-5 Sr. Jordan Lewis; 5-8 Jr.
Jake Stifle; 5-9 Jr. Carlos Teal; 6-2 Jr. Jerik Smith.
GAME: Diboll brings a wealth of young talented players
back to the roster including a trio of second team all-district
picks in Lewis, Teal and Cleavenger. Plus, this team will not
be yawning with the return of honorable mention Stifle and
Smith.
KIRBYVILLE WILDCATS—Coach: Jerry Stapert. 2010-11: 0-12
(district).
GAME: The Wildcats have had their struggles of late and will
now miss graduated all-district talent Jason Gordon. Team
welcomes a new coaching staff and seeks some positive
steps throughout the year.
Danny Byrd
Gatesville
D.D. Marshall
Gatesville
Tobias Moore
Gatesville
DISTRICT 19-3A
WACO LA VEGA PIRATES—Coach: Clay Cody (156-66). 201011: 24-9/9-1.
NAMES: 6-5 Sr. Michael Starts, 8 ppg., 10 rpg.; 6-5 Sr. William
Stinnett, 18 ppg., 8 rpg.; 6-0 Jr. Austen Bradshaw, 12 ppg., 4
apg.; 5-9 Sr. Trey Ridge, 6 ppg., 4 apg.; 6-1 Sr. Deaudric Corry.
GAME: La Vega advanced to bi-district against Fairfield. Pirates had two crushing season-ending injuries to starters
Stinnett and multi-talented Devin McGowan. Without the
injury bug this team was on a special run. Still, the Runnin’
Pirates return everybody who played meaningful minutes.
La Vega will have size, speed, shooting and defense. If everyone buys into their roles, the team has a chance to be
really good. Stinnett was offensive player of the year while
Starts was defensive MVP. Bradshaw earned newcomer of
the year honors while Ridge and Corry were both first team
all-district.
LORENA LEOPARDS—Coach: Eric Benton. 2010-11: 26-6/91.
NAMES: 6-3 Sr. Matthew Palmer; Jr. Drew Keeney; Sr. Cameron Smith; Sr. Zack Lee.
GAME: Lorena advanced to the regional quarterfionals
against Athens but will need to replace graduated district
MVP Tyler Underwood. Palmer and Smith will provide a
boost following first team all-district seasons. Keeney and
Lee chipped in with second team recognition.
ROBINSON ROCKETS—Coach: Scott Richardson (81-39).
2010-11: 13-18/4-6.
NAMES: 5-10 Sr. Alex Rogers; Jr. Jeremy Lasseter.
GAME: Rockets will try and move up the district ladder behind first team all-district Rogers.
WACO CONNALLY CADETS—Coach: Quinton Snell. 2010-11:
17-15/5-5.
NAMES: 6-0 Jr. Dontay Raglin, 13 ppg., 6 rpg., 2 apg., 2 spg.;
6-2 Sr. John Holt, 7 ppg., 7 rpg.; 6-1 Sr. Jeremiah Payne; 6-2 Jr.
Skylar Hadden, 10 ppg., 3 rpg., 2 apg., 2 spg.; Michael Powell.
GAME: Connally advanced to bi-district against Groesbeck.
Cadets return eight lettermen with first team all-district Raglin leading the way. Second team all-district Holt returns
to man the glass along with silky smooth sharp-shooting
second team guard Hadden. The athletic Payne and ballhawking Powell also return.
GATESVILLE HORNETS—Coach: Todd Shelton. 2010-11: 1120/2-8.
NAMES: 6-0 Sr. D.D. Marshall, 10 ppg., 5 rpg.; 6-0 Sr. Logan
Kline, 8 ppg., 2 rpg.; 5-10 Jr. Tobias Moore, 8 ppg.; 6-2 Jr.
Danny Byrd, 8 ppg., 6 rpg.; 5-7 Soph. Zeth Martin.
GAME: Gatesville returns its entire roster except for one
senior. Team should show a lot of improvement. This was
a very young team last year, but one expected to fight for
a playoff berth this year. Marshall was a second team alldistrict honoree.
CHINA SPRING COUGARS—Coach: Josh Gregory (36-46).
2010-11: 9-18/1-9.
NAMES: 5-11 Sr. Trey Bullard; 5-11 Jr. Rocky Bullard; 5-9
Soph. Blaze Moorhead; 5-10 Sr. Taylor Goforth; 6-1 Sr. Jake
Hodges; 5-10 Sr. Ethan Painter; 6-2 Sr. Hap Morrison; 6-3 Jr.
Hunter Hancock; 6-3 Sr. Caleb Davidson.
GAME: Cougars will call on first team all-district Trey Bullard
and second teamer Moorhead to lead the attack.
DISTRICT 20-3A
MEXIA BLACKCATS—Coach: Walter Smith (253-112). 2010-11:
31-6/10-0.
NAMES: 6-2 Sr. D.J. Weathers, 21.8 ppg., 5.7 rpg., 4.2 apg., 3.8
spg.; 5-11 Soph. Kaylon Watson; 6-2 LaVictor McKnight; 5-10
Sr. Al Strain; 5-11 Sr. Mister Carroll; 6-0 Sr. Leon Gray; 6-4 Sr.
Quan Green; 5-10 Sr. Darrell Carter; 5-11 Sr. Adrian Jones.
GAME: After a season-long romp the Blackcats ended up in
Austin with a state semifinal showing against Burkburnett.
That may have just been the beginning as Mexia is a strong
favorite to not only return but to win gold behind returning
district MVP and Super Centex player of the year Weathers.
3A
Also watch for first team all-district Carroll and second teamers
Gray and Strain.
FAIRFIELD EAGLES—Coach: Joey Worley. 2010-11: 17-12/6-4.
NAMES: 6-0 Sr. Anthony Price, 9 ppg., 6 rpg., 3 spg.; 6-0 Sr.
Joshua Brown, 11 ppg., 5 rpg.; 6-4 Soph. Bryson Gates, 11 ppg.,
10 rpg.; 5-7 Jr. Aaron Heers, 5 ppg., 4 apg.
GAME: Fairfield advanced to the area round against Lufkin
Hudson. Eagles return four starters and have help from a 20-2
JV and 14-4 freshman team, both of whom went undefeated in
district. Team lost defensive MVP post, so the need is there to
find some help in the middle. Brown and Gates were first team
all-district while Price was on the second team.
PALESTINE WESTWOOD PANTHERS—Coach: Scott Nettles.
2010-11: 12-18/3-7.
NAMES: 5-7 Sr. Courtney Anderson, 17 ppg.; 5-7 Jr. L.J. Hutchison, 9.3 ppg.; 5-9 Jr. Chris Thompson, 9.8 ppg.; 5-9 Sr. Devin
Miller, 6.3 ppg.; 5-10 Jr. Dranoel Ross, 5.6 ppg., 8 rpg.
GAME: All nine varsity lettermen return and the Panthers look
to have some good young players to add depth. Anderson was
newcomer of the year while Hutchison and Miller were second
team all-district.
MADISONVILLE MUSTANGS—Coach: Brian Thurmond (302128). 2010-11: 12-18/2-8.
NAMES: 5-9 Sr. Anthony Manns; 5-9 Jr. Marcus Tyler; 5-8 Soph.
Brent McCloud; 5-8 Soph. Grant Smith.
GAME: Madisonville missed the playoffs after reaching the
previous year. Manns and Tyler will have the Mustangs back
into the title talk after first team all-district seasons. McCloud
and Smith chipped in with second team honors.
PALESTINE WILDCATS—Coach: Bret Botard. 2010-11: 5-23/19.
NAMES: 6-2 Sr. Micah Angton, 10.3 ppg., 8.7 rpg.
GAME: Palestine should show improvement this year while
still fielding a young team. The roster will only contain two seniors. Wildcats hope to center their efforts around first team
all-district Angton. His contributions plus improved guard play
could have Palestine fighting for a playoff spot.
GROESBECK GOATS—Coach: Alex Ihler. 2010-11: 25-11/8-2.
NAMES: 6-3 Sr. Omar Cooper; 6-0 Sr. Michael Graves; Sr. Justin
Langham; 5-10 Jr. Terell Miles; Sr. Tyrell McCullen; 6-2 Jr. Michael Adams.
GAME: Groesbeck advanced to the area round against Athens.
The Goats will call on first team all-district Cooper to lead the
club with help from second teamer Langham.
DISTRICT 21-3A
SOUR LAKE HARDIN-JEFFERSON HAWKS—Coach: Todd
Sutherland (516-102). 2010-11: 34-7/8-2.
NAMES: 6-4 Sr. Shawn Prudhomme, 20.5 ppg., 13.7 rpg., 2.5
spg.; Soph. Zjori Bosha; Sr. Joe Persohn.
GAME: Hardin-Jefferson advanced to the regional semifinals
against Mexia. Prudhomme averaged a sizzling double-double
for the year in making the Super Gold team as well as district
offensive MVP and even upped his scoring average to 28 points
in the team’s first three playoff wins. Bosha was named district newcomer of the year while Persohn was second team
all-district.
SILSBEE TIGERS—Coach: Joe Sigler. 2010-11: 30-3/10-0.
NAMES: 5-9 Sr. Kelton Gaines; 5-9 Jr. Chris Elam; 5-5 Jr. Danti
Wilson; 5-7 Jr. Jordan Holmes.
GAME: Silsbee’s outstanding season came to an abrupt end in
the area round against Sealy. Gaines is back following a second
team Super Gold and first team all-district season and will lead
the Tigers into what they hope is an extended post-season run
with a new coaching staff. Elam added second team all-district
honors for a team that must replace graduated district MVP
D.C. Stallworth.
WEST ORANGE-STARK MUSTANGS—Coach: Jason Wilkins.
2010-11: 17-16/6-4.
NAMES: 6-0 Sr. Josh Simmons; 6-2 Sr. Robert Redd; Sr. Larry
Sonnier; Jr. Nathaniel Colbert; Sr. O’Shaquie Williams-Foster;
Sr. Derrick Ledet.
GAME: West Orange-Stark advanced to bi-district against
Coldspring Oakhurst. Simmons was named to the all-Orange
Leader and district first team while Redd was on the second
all-Orange Leader team as well as first team all-district.
HAMSHIRE-FANNETT LONGHORNS—Coach: Anthony DeCello. 2010-11: 13-17/3-7.
NAMES: 6-0 Jr. Dante Smith; 6-2 Sr. Caleb Broussard; 6-5 Sr.
Cameron Malveaux.
GAME: Malveaux was appointed first team all-district and will
lead the Longhorns after the graduation of eight seniors.
ORANGEFIELD BOBCATS—Coach: Rea Wrinkle (99-89). 201011: 13-17/2-8.
NAMES: 5-11 Sr. Steele Bolton, 13.7 ppg., 3.7 rpg., 1.3 apg., 1.1
spg.; 6-3 Sr. Mason Ousley, 6.7 ppg., 5.2 rpg.; 6-0 Jr. Levi Shores,
5.2 ppg., 4.1 rpg., 1.2 apg., 1.7 spg.; 5-11 Jr. Grey Smith, 6.1
ppg., 1.8 rpg., 1.1 spg.; 6-2 Sr. Ty Johnson.
GAME: Many young players are coming back with varsity experience to lead the Bobcats into playoff contention. Orangefield
plays with a lot of heart and that should not change this year.
Look for seniors Bolton, Ousley and Johnson to put the rest of
the team on their back with second team all-Orange Leader
Bolton firing from the outside and Ousley and Johnson cleaning up in the paint.
BRIDGE CITY CARDINALS—Coach: Tony Knight (94-162). 201011: 8-24/1-9.
NAMES: 6-7 Sr. Nathan Boudreaux, 9 ppg., 11 rpg., 4 bpg.; 6-3
Sr. Tyler Roberts, 11 ppg., 12 rpg.; 5-10 Jr. Tanner Cervenka;
5-11 Jr. Adrian Schubarth.
GAME: Roberts comes off a second team all-district season
while Cervenka was the starting point guard and Schubarth
the starting shooting guard as sophomores. Cardinals lose only
two players from the roster and look to be much improved.
There were also five sophomores on the roster, so the future is
bright. This is an incredibly tough district and making the playoffs will be an uphill battle. Team will battle extremely hard
for its first post-season berth in six years. Roberts was second
team all-Orange Leader and second team all-district.
DISTRICT 22-3A
COLDSPRING OAKHURST TROJANS—Coach: Byron Northrup.
2010-11: 15-4/10-2.
NAMES: 5-9 Jr. Jerrell Sykes, 22.3 ppg., 2.4 apg., 3.5 spg.; 6-4 Sr.
Lamar Denson, 10 ppg., 4.5 rpg., 3.5 spg.; 6-2 Sr. Eferm Baines,
5 ppg., 2.3 rpg.; 6-1 Sr. Tavian Johnson, 5.7 ppg., 3.4 rpg., 3.5
spg.; 5-10 Jr. Alfred Scott, 4.5 ppg., 3.4 spg.
GAME: Coldspring advanced to the area round against Navasota. Trojans return eight lettermen and four starters. The leadership of first team all-district Sykes and second teamer Denson
will be key. Baines and Johnson bring intensity on the defensive
end, and Scott is an athletic guard who makes good decisions.
Team will rely on defensive pressure and an uptempo style to
impose on their opponents.
CLEVELAND INDIANS—Coach: Roderick Broussard (133-58).
2010-11: 29-5/12-0.
NAMES: 6-5 Soph. Cedric Gambrell, 6 ppg., 3 rpg.; 6-3 Soph.
Chris Taylor, 5 ppg.; 6-3 Sr. Jalen Carter; 5-8 Soph. Deon Baldwin; 6-0 Sr. Darius Harrison; 6-4 Soph. Jamal Banks.
GAME: Cleveland advanced to the regional quarterfinals
against Sour Lake Hardin-Jefferson for the second consecutive
season. Indians graduated eight seniors off the roster, but still
expect to reload with a great young group able to step in and
fill the spots.
HUFFMAN HARGRAVE FALCONS—Coach: Chris Richards.
2010-11: 19-13/8-4.
NAMES: 6-3 Jr. Jacolby Hamilton; 6-4 Sr. Derrick Waldroup; 6-1
Sr. Robert Wallace; Sr. Marcus Smith; Soph. Zack Dumas.
GAME: Hargrave advanced to bi-district against Sour Lake Hardin-Jefferson. Dumas was the district newcomer of the year
and also cracked the first team all-district roster while Hamilton was on the second team.
SPLENDORA WILDCATS—Coach: Jason Vela (150-154). 201011: 11-18/3-9.
NAMES: 5-10 Jr. Gabe Carvajal, 12 ppg., 2 apg., 2.2 spg.; 6-1 Sr.
Huestis McAnally, 7.3 ppg., 6.6 rpg., 1.8 apg.; 6-0 Sr. Christian
Hiltibrand, 4.9 ppg., 2.7 apg., 1.5 spg.; Sr. Tyler Mitchell; Sr. Tyler Stallings; Jr. Brice Day; Jr. Mark Watts.
GAME: The Wildcats should be loaded with experience and a
deep bench. Look for teamwork to be a key factor in the team’s
success. Splendora returns seven lettermen to the fold. Carvajal was second team all-district while McAnally was honorable
mention.
SHEPHERD PIRATES—Coach: Jeremy Bennett (71-82). 201011: 13-18/6-6.
NAMES: 6-0 Jr. Cody Everitt, 14.2 ppg., 4.3 rpg., 5 apg., 3 spg.;
6-4 Soph. Tyler Kolek, 3.3 ppg., 3.5 rpg.; 5-9 Sr. Doug Lilley, 3.5
ppg., 1.6 rpg.; 6-0 Soph. Caleb Robinson; 6-0 Jr. Eric Jammer.
GAME: Everitt will look to pick up where he left off to lead a
young team into the playoffs for the first time in years. Everitt
scored 20-plus points per game against every district foe last
year.
LIBERTY PANTHERS—Coach: Laurence Woods. 2010-11:
8-23/1-11.
NAMES: 6-7 Jr. Daniel Fitzwater; 5-11 Jr. Jordan Jones; 5-8
Soph. Torian Herman; 6-1 Sr. Michael Williams; 5-10 Sr. Tommie Stewart; 6-1 Jr. James Douglass; 6-2 Soph. Aaron Mosley;
6-3 Sr. Shaquille Anderson.
GAME: Fitzwater is the mainstay following a first team all-district season and will get help from second teamer Jones.
TARKINGTON LONGHORNS—Coach: Andy Rice. 2010-11:
3-18/1-11.
NAMES: Sr. Dustin Sanford; Sr. Ethan Cameron; Jr. Cameron
Shew; Jr. Jake Taylor; Sr. Nick Willis; Jr. Brad Walters; Jr. Wyatt
Stovall.
GAME: Tarkington missed the playoffs after advancing the previous year. The Longhorns should have more experience this
year as only one senior graduated from the roster.
DISTRICT 23-3A
SMITHVILLE TIGERS—Coach: Cyril Adkins (48-42). 2010-11:
20-12/7-3.
NAMES: 6-1 Sr. Oscar Kenebrew, 15.7 ppg., 4.5 apg., 2.1 spg.;
6-2 Sr. Coltyn Brown, 16.8 ppg., 8.2 rpg.; 6-4 Sr. Joe Crank, 8.1
ppg., 9 rpg., 2 bpg.; 6-3 Soph. Khalil McCathern, 4.5 ppg., 4
rpg.; 6-0 Sr. Cody Hlavaty, 2.2 ppg., 2 apg.
GAME: Smithville advanced to the area round against Cleveland and welcomes back all five starters and nine total lettermen. Three of the players are two-year starters and Kenebrew
was district MVP and all-Centex. Brown has been all-district
the past two years and TABC all-region, while Crank is a twoyear all-district defensive MVP.
NAVASOTA RATTLERS—Coach: Patrick Goodman (19-8). 201011: 19-8/10-0.
NAMES: 5-8 Jr. Kadarius Baker, 13 ppg., 2 apg.; 5-9 Jr. Austin
Collins, 6 ppg., 4 apg., 3 spg.; 6-0 Jr. Solomon McGinty, 5 ppg.,
4 rpg.
GAME: Navasota advanced to the regional quarterfinals
against Sealy. Rattlers return three starters and six lettermen.
Team will be young but talented and athletic. Baker was offensive MVP while Collins was newcomer of the year and McGinty
ROCKDALE TIGERS—Coach: Dusty Loewe (469-439). 2010-11:
9-16/3-7.
NAMES: 5-11 Jr. William Dean, 10.1 ppg.; 6-3 Sr. Cody Skubal,
11.5 ppg.; 5-10 Fr. Wendell Mitchell; 6-0 Sr. Zach Garza, 9.5
ppg.; 6-2 Soph. James David, 5.7 ppg.
GAME: Tigers will have a true point guard in freshman Mitchell
and with four starters coming back should field a stronger and
more experienced team. Skubal and Dean were selected second team all-district.
GIDDINGS BUFFALOES—Coach: Neal Majewski. 2010-11: 1417/5-5.
NAMES: 6-5 Sr. Mason Becker; 6-4 Sr. Alex Ellison; 5-10 Sr. Deon
Hutchinson; 6-1 Sr. Garry Cooper; 5-9 Sr. Enrico Garcia.
GAME: Giddings advanced to bi-district against Sealy and
should again find themselves in playoff contention with first
team all-district stars Becker and Ellison returning.
LA GRANGE LEOPARDS—Coach: James Magness (325-275).
2010-11: 17-15/5-5.
NAMES: Sr. Phoenix Burch; Sr. Weston Wick; Jr. Chris Raborn;
Sr. Laken Grimes.
GAME: La Grange fell to Giddings in a third place tiebreaker
game and missed the post-season after going the previous
year. Leopards will call on second team all-district Burch to help
make a playoff push.
CALDWELL HORNETS—Coach: Kevin Smisek 17-54). 2010-11:
12-14/1-9.
NAMES: 5-8 Soph. Tim Escalona; 5-9 Sr. William Deere; 5-7
Soph. Cody Mitchell; 6-2 Soph. JJ Jackson; 5-7 Soph. Brady
Taylor; 5-3 Soph. Braxton Haynes; 6-1 Soph. Sha’Garius Harrison; 6-0 Sr. Nathan Rodriguez; 5-9 Sr. Hayden Maurer; 5-8
Soph. Redmond Ward; 5-9 Sr. Jonathan Delaney; 6-5 Sr. Zach
Aldridge.
GAME: Caldwell will need to replace graduated all-district
talent Billie Daniels.
DISTRICT 24-3A
BROOKSHIRE ROYAL FALCONS—Coach: Eric P. Cormier.
2010-11: 19-12/6-4.
NAMES: 6-1 Sr. Eric Abanathy, 10.1 ppg.; 5-11 Sr. Curtis Williford, 8.9 ppg., 5 rpg., 4 spg.; 6-4 Sr. Stephen Morgan, 8.5
ppg., 5 rpg.; 5-9 Sr. Daniel Lewis; 6-0 Jr. Wesley Wilson.
GAME: Royal advanced to bi-district against Smithville and
expects to have another outstanding season thanks to solid
senior leadership. Abanathy and Williford were second team
all-district.
SEALY TIGERS—Coach: Ray Dabney. 2010-11: 20-12/8-2.
NAMES: 6-5 Jr. Ricky Seals-Jones; 6-2 Sr. Ryan Klepser; 5-8 Jr.
Kris Brown; 6-6 Sr. Raymond Johnson.
GAME: Sealy advanced to the regional semifinals against
Athens. Tigers return several key and accomplished pieces,
including district co-MVP Seals-Jones, newcomer of the year
Klepser and second team all-district Brown.
Grant Cole
Burnet
STAFFORD SPARTANS—Coach: Torrence
Botts. 2010-11: 19-14/10-0.
NAMES: 5-8 Sr. Justin Smith, 9.9 ppg., 2
rpg., 1.7 apg., 2.2 spg.; 6-8 Jr. Brandon
Williams, 6 ppg., 6 rpg., 3.8 bpg.; 5-11 Sr.
Ronald Bell.
GAME: Stafford advanced to the area
round against Sour Lake Hardin-Jefferson
and welcomes back defensive player of
the year Williams and first team all-dis-
trict star Smith.
HOUSTON KIPP ACADEMY KERBEROS—Coach: Cameron
Campbell. 2010-11: 2-8 (district).
NAMES: 5-10 Sr. Madison Munajj; 6-3 Jr. Korey Barron; Jr.
Phillip Jean-Pierre; 5-10 Jr. Dontaye Mackenzie.
GAME: KIPP Academy will need players to fill the void left by
graduated all-district member Kelci Rigsby.
BELLVILLE BRAHMAS—Coach: Charles Tompkins. 2010-11:
4-20/1-9.
NAMES: 6-1 Jr. Jacon Crider; 6-1 Sr. Cody Brown; 5-10 Sr. Sam
Pechacek; 5-8 Jr. Ja’core Parker; 6-1 Soph. Grant Aschenbeck;
6-4 Jr. Kyle Fuchs; 5-10 Sr. Jamall Reese; 6-2 Sr. Jarrod Dewberry; 5-8 Sr. Kory Green.
GAME: Bellville missed the playoffs after going to the regional quarterfinals the previous two years. Crider will keep
the motor humming after being named offensive player of
the year while Brown and Pechacek were second team alldistrict.
TOMBALL MEMORIAL WILDCATS—Coach: Chad Suleimanji.
GAME: Wildcats join the ranks of 24-3A to begin their introduction into UIL varsity play.
COLUMBUS CARDINALS—Coach: Keith Cubit. 2010-11: 1118/3-7.
NAMES: 6-2 Sr. Kyle Appelt; 6-1 Jr. Darius Stevens; 6-0 Sr. Jacob Christen; 5-8 Jr. Parker James; 6-0 Jr. Dari’Yon Shorter;
6-3 Soph. Nick Masarik; 6-2 Sr. Tyler Parkhurst.
GAME: Cardinals could struggle unless others step up to replace graduated all-district performer Tyler Gerik.
DISTRICT 25-3A
LIBERTY HILL PANTHERS—Coach: Barry Boren (508-354).
2010-11: 30-5/10-0.
NAMES: 6-2 Sr. Stephen Graves, 11.1 ppg.; 5-11 Jr. Shane
LaCaille, 9.1 ppg., 4.9 apg., 2.1 spg.; 6-6 Jr. Blake Danielak;
6-1 Sr. Tyler Greenstreet; 6-1 Sr. Corey McKinzey; 6-0 Robert
Koepl; 6-4 Nik Crozier.
GAME: Liberty Hill advanced to the area round against San
Antonio Sam Houston. Panthers graduated 10 seniors after
the team went 30-5 for the third consecutive season. District
newcomer of the year LaCaille is a quality point guard while
second team all-district Graves is a great shooter. Strengths
include good perimeter shooting and a good tradition. Team
needs to overcome a lack of varsity experience and inside
presence.
BURNET BULLDOGS—Coach: Roy Kiser. 2010-11: 12-19/5-5.
NAMES: 5-10 Sr. Grant Cole, 19 ppg.; 6-5 Sr. Jacob Pollard,
7 ppg., 5 rpg.
GAME: The Bulldogs will be back in the playoff chase this
year with the return of first team all-district Cole and second
teamer Pollard leading the way.
TAYLOR DUCKS—Coach: Justin Boswell (64-60). 2010-11:
19-13/6-4.
NAMES: 6-1 Sr. Jarvis Caldwell, 11 ppg., 6 rpg., 3 apg.; 6-2
Jr. Jeremy Snyder, 6 ppg., 4 rpg.; 6-2 Jr. Fred Kerley, 5 ppg., 6
rpg., 3 bpg.; 6-2 Jr. Dustin Johnson; 5-8 Sr. Holden Hudson.
GAME: Taylor advanced to bi-district against Fredericksburg.
Lots of experience returns including three sophomores who
played key roles last season. Caldwell was first team alldistrict while Kerley was on the honorable mention roster.
team all-district honors and should also be a force.
SALADO EAGLES—Coach: Kenny Mann (216-157). 2010-11:
22-11/6-4.
NAMES: 5-10 Sr. Colton Meiman; 6-3 Sr. Koby Spears; 6-2 Sr.
Jada Kornegay.
GAME: Salado advanced to the area round against Somerset
but must replace eight seniors from the roster. Spears was
second team all-district and will get assistance from honorable mention picks Meiman and Kornegay.
LAMPASAS BADGERS—Coach: Rob Shivers (222-138). 201011: 15-17/3-7.
NAMES: 6-2 Sr. Brandon Scott; 6-0 Sr. Secody Howard; 5-9 Sr.
Dusty Carnes; 5-8 Jr. Mason Murray; 5-9 Jr. Cullen Singleton;
6-0 Sr. Tanner Swinford; 6-4 Sr. John York.
GAME: Lampasas calls on co-defensive MVP Scott to lead the
attack from that end of the floor. Howard corralled second
LLANO YELLOWJACKETS—Coach: Keith Allen. 2010-11:
8-24/0-10.
NAMES: 5-10 Sr. Vance Bauer; 5-10 Sr. Corbyn Gilbert; 6-2 Jr.
Matt Center; 6-1 Sr. Jordan Johnson; 6-2 Sr. Willie Schneider;
6-2 Sr. Michael Garcia; 6-4 Sr. Logan Thompson.
GAME: A pair of all-district talents have graduated in Matt
Ratliff and Brandon McIaws, but Johnson is back following
an honorable mention all-district season.
DISTRICT 26-3A
BOERNE GREYHOUNDS—Coach: Kimble McHone. 2010-11:
28-7/12-0.
NAMES: 6-0 Sr. Logan Harris, 14 ppg.; 5-11 Jr. Griffin McHone,
10 ppg., 8.2 apg.; 6-6 Sr. Ryan Abbott, 8 ppg., 6.5 rpg.; 5-11
Jr. Bradley Veselka, 9.2 ppg.; 6-6 Jr. Jameson Turner, 5 ppg.,
4.5 rpg.
GAME: Boerne advanced to the area round against Hondo.
Greyhounds return all five starters and the top eight lettermen. Team has strong guard play and is fairly big inside.
McHone was district MVP and TABC all-region as a sophomore. Harris and Abbott were first team all-district while
Veselka and Turner were on the second team.
FREDERICKSBURG BATTLIN’ BILLIES—Coach: Tim Kaman
(366-244). 2010-11: 20-16/7-5.
NAMES: 6-0 Sr. Tyler Tomlinson, 11 ppg., 3 rpg.; 6-0 Sr. John
Howell, 5 ppg., 2 rpg.; 6-0 Sr. Tate Powell, 7 ppg.; 6-1 Sr. Lyall Keen-Hammond, 9 ppg., 5 rpg., 6 apg.; 6-5 Sr. Dominic
Carion, 6 ppg., 5 rpg.
GAME: Fredericksburg advanced to the regional quarterfinals against Hondo. Billies should be very experienced with
10 players returning, but the team will still have to contend
with Boerne, who returns everyone. Keen-Hammond and
Tomlinson were first team all-district while Powell was on
the second team.
WIMBERLEY TEXANS—Coach: Jeff McDorman. 2010-11:
20-11/9-3.
NAMES: 6-3 Sr. Hunter Burtschell, 12.6 ppg., 5.9 rpg., 2.9
apg., 1.8 spg.; 6-3 Sr. Davis Holliman, 9.1 ppg., 5.3 rpg., 1.9
apg., 1.5 spg.; 6-1 Sr. Tyler Nance, 5 ppg., 3.1 rpg., 1 apg.,
1 spg.
GAME: Wimberley advanced to bi-district against Salado.
Team graduated a whopping 12 seniors and returns only
three players with varsity experience to a very young squad.
Burtschell was first team all-district while Holliman was on
the second team.
SAN ANTONIO HAWKINS WOLFPACK—Coach: Kirk Brown Jr.
(14-15) 2010-11: 14-15/5-7.
NAMES: 6-3 S. Darrale Flowers, 11 ppg., 8 rpg.; 6-2 Sr. Darius
Diaz, 15 ppg., 12 rpg.; 5-9 Jr. Alec Newman, 13 ppg., 4 apg.;
6-2 Sr. Etienne Williams, 7 ppg., 6 rpg.; 5-8 Jr. Emanuel Castro, 6 ppg., 3 apg., 3 spg.
GAME: With everyone returning, Coach Brown believes that
the experience the players gained as sophomores and juniors has prepared them well for the upcoming season. Diaz
and Flowers are first team all-district honorees.
GERONIMO NAVARRO PANTHERS—Coach: Rick Onofre.
2010-11: 10-17/4-8.
NAMES: Soph. Colten Magin; Sr. Rylan Chittenden; 5-8 Sr.
Koby Pacheco; 5-5 Sr. Chris Arce.
GAME: Navarro missed the playoffs after advancing the
previous year. Chittenden knocked down second team alldistrict recognition.
BANDERA BULLDOGS—Coach: Brett Morris. 2010-11: 1018/4-8.
NAMES: 6-2 Sr. Kyle Monroe; 5-11 Sr. Ryan Walker; 6-0 Sr.
Julian Garcia.
GAME: Monroe will anchor the Bulldog lineup after a second
FISCHER CANYON LAKE HAWKS—Coach: Jeff Maynard.
2010-11: 8-21/1-11.
NAMES: 5-11 Sr. Matt Magness, 10.4 ppg., 3.1 apg., 1.2 spg.;
6-1 Sr. Brandon Berger, 8.6 ppg.; 6-0 Sr. Carl Cook; 6-0 Jr.
Doug Hubnik; 6-5 Jr. Branson Belcher.
GAME: Canyon Lake will be young but has great excitement
about the season. With starters second team all-district
Magness along with Berger returning and combined with
the size and speed from the JV, the Hawks are likely to see
much more success this season.
DISTRICT 27-3A
HONDO OWLS—Coach: Fred McCollum (96-37). 2010-11:
28-6/10-2.
NAMES: 6-1 Sr. Jason Gentry, 15.2 ppg., 5 rpg., 7 apg., 3 spg.;
6-3 Sr. Tyler Barrios, 7 ppg., 4.7 rpg.; 6-2 Sr. Isaac Green, 3
ppg., 2.5 pg.; 5-9 Jr. Erick McCollum, 4.6 ppg., 2.1 rpg., 2.3
apg.; 5-10 Jr. Jose Ytuarte, 1.9 ppg., 1.4 rpg.
GAME: Hondo advanced to the regional semifinals against
Corpus Christi Miller. Strengths include leadership, guard
play and depth while size and inexperience must be addressed. Five lettermen return to a team looking to get out
and run, press and generally try and speed the game up.
Team lost a lot of height and is replacing it with guards led
by all-region selection and three-year starter Gentry. Barrios was the sixth man and is now a star, while McCollum
played valuable minutes off the bench and should also take
big steps.
SOMERSET BULLDOGS—Coach: Bryan Penna. 2010-11: 2111/11-1.
NAMES: Sr. Joey Dominguez.
GAME: Somerset advanced to the regional quarterfinals
against San Antonio Sam Houston. Bulldogs look to replace
graduated Super Team talent and district MVP Demetrio
Zepeda. Dominguez was the district newcomer of the year
and looks to have a more pronounced role this year.
DEVINE WARHORSES—Coach: Jerel Beaty (49-61). 2010-11:
19-11/5-7.
NAMES: 5-9 Sr. Sam Ramirez; 6-1 Sr. Ernesto Aguilar, 6 ppg.,
9 rpg.; 5-9 Sr. Charles Campsey, 12 ppg., 4 rpg., 4 apg.; 5-8
Soph. Pat Mares, 14 ppg., 3 apg., 5 spg.
GAME: All starters and top reserves are back for a push
at the district championship. If Devine’s outside shooting
can open things up inside for the two big guys they have a
chance to be very competitive. Campsey notched first team
all-district honors while Ramirez was on the second team.
CARRIZO SPRINGS WILDCATS—Coach: Robert Rojas. 201011: 21-9/8-4.
NAMES: 5-5 Jr. Nick Talamantez; 6-0 Jr. Raymond Snow; 6-0
Sr. Justin Gallegos.
GAME: Carrizo Springs advanced to bi-district against San
Antonio Sam Houston.
CRYSTAL CITY JAVELINAS—Coach: George Castillo. 2010-11:
8-19/4-8.
NAMES: Sr. Frailan Sendejo.
GAME: Crystal City missed the playoffs after reaching the
area round the previous year. Sendejo returns after being
selected first team all-district.
LYTLE PIRATES—Coach: Kacy McKinsey. 2010-11: 3-26/0-12.
NAMES: Jr. Joseph Santos.
GAME: The Pirates look to go Jack Sparrow on the district
with the return of second team all-district Santos.
PEARSALL MAVERICKS—Coach: Ben Quinones. 2010-11:
9-17/4-8.
NAMES: Sr. Joe Hernandez.
GAME: It will be a rough go for Pearsall, which must replace
graduated all-district star Jonathon Mello.
DISTRICT 28-3A
SAN ANTONIO SAM HOUSTON HURRICANES—Coach: Ike
Thornton. 2010-11: 24-8/11-1.
NAMES: 5-8 Soph. Jordon Harris, 9 ppg., 2 apg., 3.5 spg.; Jr.
Isaac Thornton; Sr. Dequanne Armstrong; Sr. Jhurell Jackson;
5-11 Jr. Terrence Washington.
GAME: Sam Houston advanced to the regional semifinals
against Corpus Christi West Oso. The Hurricanes are always a
home-run threat when it comes to taking trips to Austin and
this year will be no different. Washington was named to the
Super Team roster as only a sophomore and has greatness
written all over him. Harris added district newcomer of the
year honors while Jackson and Armstrong were first team
all-district and Thornton was on the second team.
PLEASANTON EAGLES—Coach: Ricardo Marquez (21-9).
2010-11: 21-9/11-1.
NAMES: 6-0 Sr. Miguel Garcia, 14 ppg., 6 rpg., 3 spg.; 5-9 Sr.
Cody Morales, 12 ppg., 3 rpg., 4 apg., 4 spg.; 6-4 Jr. Dallas
Owen, 4 rpg., 2 bpg.
GAME: Pleasanton advanced to the area round against Fredericksburg but among the orders of business is finding a replacement for graduated Super Team and district MVP pick
Angel Gaitan. Morales and Garcia were both second team
all-district and should keep the Eagles contending.
GONZALES APACHES—Coach: Jason Tucker. 2010-11: 1912/8-4.
NAMES: 5-8 Sr. J.A. Casares; 6-1 Jr. Cameron Smith; 5-9 Sr.
Don Cartwright; 6-3 Jr. Tanner Davis; 5-9 Jr. Cecil Johnson.
GAME: Gonzales advanced to bi-district against Hondo and
expects second team all-district Casares to keep this team in
the playoff mix and district title chase.
LA VERNIA BEARS—Coach: Jim Blackburn (504-319). 2010-
3A
11: 14-14/5-7.
NAMES: 5-8 Sr. Aaron Grubb; 5-9 Sr. Kenny Moehrig; 6-0 Sr.
Brandon Felan; 5-11 Sr. Thomas Burris.
GAME: A lack of size will be problematic for the Bears this
season as it was last. La Vernia will be solid defensively
and fundamental but help will have to come from players
up from the JV to make them playoff contenders in a tough
district. Grubb returns after a first team all-district season.
CUERO GOBBLERS—Coach: Colin Toot. 2010-11: 17-12/4-8.
GAME: The Gobblers will need an infusion of new players
to step up following the graduation of a trio of all-district
performers.
YOAKUM BULLDOGS—Coach: Myke Ortiz. 2010-11: 3-26/111.
NAMES: 5-11 Sr. Jeff Harrison; Sr. Fred Thompson; Soph.
Timmy Blakeney; Soph. Joe Mireles; Jr. Blake McCracken;
Soph. TJ Hights; Jr. Heath Kristek; Sr. John Patek.
GAME: Yoakum missed the playoffs after advancing the previous year. First team all-district Kerry Linn will need to be
replaced on a team that graduated only two seniors.
POTEET AGGIES—Coach: Jason Soliz. 2010-11: 7-19/1-11.
NAMES: 5-8 Jr. Sean Rodriguez; 6-3 Sr. Jay Stephenson; 5-9
Sr. Frank Guzman; 5-8 Sr. Henry Guzman; 6-3 Sr. Stanley
Mikolajczyk.
GAME: Second team all-district Ruben Sanchez has graduated and gives others the opportunity to step up.
DISTRICT 29-3A
COLUMBIA ROUGHNECKS—Coach: Harland Hoppock. 201011: 14-15/4-4.
NAMES: 6-3 Sr. Brad Swanks, 15 ppg., 7 rpg.; 6-1 Sr. Brandon
Fields, 11 ppg., 4 rpg.; 6-2 Jr. Broderick Thomas, 9 ppg., 4
rpg.; 6-3 Sr. Jared Woodard, 6 ppg., 4 rpg.
GAME: Columbia advanced to bi-district against Mathis and
welcomes Coach Hoppock. Speed and quickness will be
strengths for the team. Roughnecks return four starters and
seven players overall as they push for a district title. Swanks
and Fields were tabbed first team all-district while Thomas
SWEENY BULLDOGS—Coach: Brett Miksch. 2010-11: 277/8-0.
NAMES: Sr. Adrian McBride; Sr. Gary Woodard; Jr. Collin
Lemon.
GAME: Sweeny advanced to the regional quarterfinals
against Corpus Christi West Oso. Bulldogs will again be
among the elite behind defensive MVP McBride and second
team all-district Woodard.
NEEDVILLE BLUEJAYS—Coach: Donald Blank. 2010-11: 2311/6-2.
NAMES: Sr. Terry Matlock; Sr. Tyler Cain; Soph. Cody Labay;
Jr. J.T. Rozner; Jr. Aaron Guzman; Sr. Elliot Janota; Sr. Michael
Abben; Jr. Jacob Hundl; Jr. Corey Henry; Sr. Blake Herman;
Jr. Chad Ramsey.
GAME: Needville advanced to the regional quarterfinals
against Corpus Christi Miller. Despite graduating district MVP
Josh Alderman, look for the Bluejays to again compete for a
playoff berth behind first team all-district Matlock.
WHARTON TIGERS—Coach: James Black. 2010-11: 19-12/2-6.
NAMES: 5-10 Sr. Justin Matthews; 6-0 Sr. Robert Young; 5-11
Jr. Bartee’ Grissom.
GAME: Wharton showed major improvement in the overall program as the team continues to take the right steps
towards becoming a winning program once again. Seven
players are back who all saw significant minutes last year, including newcomer of the year Grissom. Two-year lettermen
Matthews and Young will also be called upon.
PALACIOS SHARKS—Coach: Trent Weixelman. 2010-11: 0-8
(district).
NAMES: 6-2 Sr. Dustin Tedder.
GAME: Palacios has struggled, but Tedder is a two-time first
team all-district selection and a definite star.
DISTRICT 30-3A
ARANSAS PASS PANTHERS—Coach: Glen Hayes (406-314).
2010-11: 17-20/9-1.
NAMES: 5-8 Sr. David Gutierrez; 6-0 Sr. C.J. Adame; 6-2 Jr.
William Butler; 5-9 Sr. Charles Sanders; 6-4 Jr. Hunter Isom;
6-5 Sr. Matt Gentry; 6-9 Soph. J.D. Gentry; 6-0 Sr. Cody Sullivan; 6-3 Sr. Josh Smith.
GAME: Aransas Pass advanced to the area round against
Corpus Christi Miller. Panthers return nine out of 10 varsity players from a district champion, including district MVP
Isom and first team all-district picks Adame and Sanders and
second teamers Gutierrez and Gentry. Strengths will be size
and experience as all players have had one to three years of
varsity experience.
INGLESIDE MUSTANGS—Coach: Trey Turnbough (18-15).
2010-11: 18-15/6-4.
NAMES: 6-2 Sr. Matt McHugh, 8 ppg.; 6-2 Sr. David McHugh,
13 ppg., 6 rpg., 4 apg.; 6-4 Sr. Eric Rousseau, 7 ppg.
GAME: Ingleside advanced to bi-district against Needville,
the school’s first playoff trip in five years and second time
in more than a decade. A great senior class graduated, but
there is still a tremendous talent pool within the program.
David McHugh was district co-MVP.
MATHIS PIRATES—Coach: Mike Gain (43-21). 2010-11: 229/8-2.
NAMES: 5-7 Sr. Gabriel Alvarado, 17 ppg., 2 rpg., 2 apg.; 5-9
Sr. Rashad Washington, 9 ppg., 5 rpg., 3 spg.; 5-11 Sr. Michael Diaz, 12 ppg., 7 rpg., 5 apg.; 6-1 Sr. David Dominguez,
6 ppg., 5 rpg.
GAME: Mathis advanced to the area round against Corpus
Christi West Oso. Pirates finished as district runner-up and
welcome back their top three scorers. Washington was the
district defensive MVP while Alvarado was co-offensive MVP
and Diaz was newcomer of the year.
ROCKPORT-FULTON PIRATES—Coach: Don Heseman. 201011: 11-17/5-5.
NAMES: 6-1 Sr. Stratton Williams; Sr. Austin Gibson.
GAME: Williams and Gibson are back following first team
all-district seasons for a team on the fringe for playoff positioning.
SINTON PIRATES—Coach: Jimmy Woodin. 2010-11: 9-22/19.
NAMES: 5-7 Sr. Sef Ramirez; 5-7 Jr. Trey Gallegos; 5-9 Sr.
Derek Villarreal; 6-1 Sr. Remy Huston.
GAME: The returning core of this group is hungry after having a disappointing season last year. A more aggressive base
defense should give the Pirates more confidence and create
more half-court scoring opportunities. Ramirez placed on
the second team all-district roster.
GOLIAD TIGERS—Coach: David Kelley (249-184). 2010-11:
8-24/1-9.
NAMES: 6-0 Sr. Robert Haynes, 9 ppg., 4.5 rpg.; 5-11 Soph.
Dalton Sturm, 8.5 ppg., 4.5 rpg.; 5-9 Jr. Colby Schrade, 5 ppg.,
2.3 apg.; 6-2 Sr. Tyler Flores, 5 rpg.; 6-0 Sr. Ke’von White; 6-4
Sr. Brent Carpenter.
GAME: Goliad looks to rebound from an off year thanks to
the experience that was gained. Team returns seven of 11
players so the outlook is better. Haynes and Sturm were both
DISTRICT 31-3A
CORPUS CHRISTI MILLER BUCCANEERS—Coach: Maurice
Bastian. 2010-11: 22-16/8-2.
NAMES: Jr. Billy Guzman; Jr. Dale Perryman; Sr. David Riojas;
Sr. Julian Firo.
GAME: Miller advanced to the regional final against district
foe West Oso, capping a successful first year in Class 3A.
Perryman was named co-offensive player of the year as a
sophomore and will be putting up the points this season.
Guzman was named second team all-district. Teammate
Marquis Lewis was the other co-offensive player of the year
but has moved back to Mississippi. Riojas and Firo chipped
in with honorable mention seasons.
CORPUS CHRISTI WEST OSO BEARS—Coach: Arnold Flores.
2010-11: 35-3/10-0.
NAMES: 5-10 Sr. LaDaniel Marshall, 6.6 ppg.; 6-2 Sr. Will Enriquez, 4 ppg.; 6-2 Sr. Jerome Blankenship, 4 ppg.
GAME: West Oso brought glory to Corpus Christi with a state
championship win over Burkburnett, ending a decades-old
drought for the city to win a state title. This year’s Bears will
be young and inexperienced, so players will have to step up
to fill some big shoes. Marshall was district defensive MVP
while Enriquez was second team all-district.
ORANGE GROVE BULLDOGS—Coach: Jeff Huber (405-363).
2010-11: 16-18/4-6.
NAMES: 6-4 Jr. Joseph Williams, 10 ppg., 8 rpg.; 6-3 Sr. Miles
Kocurek, 14 ppg.; 6-2 Sr. Zach Arnold, 7 ppg., 7 rpg.; 5-7 Jr.
Ruben Lopez, 4 apg.; 6-2 Sr. Michael Stehle, 4.4 ppg.
GAME: Orange Grove advanced to the area round against
Sweeny. Four starters return and offer plenty of height and
experience. Kocurek splashed 122 three-pointers last year
and is a constant threat. Lopez was co-newcomer of the year
while Kocurek was first team all-district and Arnold was honorable mention..
ROBSTOWN COTTON PICKERS—Coach: Bert Ybarra. 201011: 13-13/3-7.
NAMES: Jr. Paul Salinas; Sr. Matt Lara.
GAME: Robstown will call on the two-pronged attack of honorable mention all-district performers Salinas and Lara.
LYFORD BULLDOGS—Coach: Douglas Ames. 2010-11: 1517/4-6.
NAMES: 6-1 Sr. Danny Espinoza; 5-9 Sr. Jacob Lerma; 5-8 Jr.
Gilberto Rodriguez; 5-10 Sr. Mathew Vasquez; 5-10 Jr. Lucas
Salinas; 5-6 Jr. Johnathan Nino.
GAME: Lyford missed the post-season after reaching the
area round the previous year. Expect second team all-district
talent Espinoza to shoulder even more of a load his senior
season with help from honorable mention all-district Lerma.
RAYMONDVILLE BEARKATS—Coach: Josue Flores. 2010-11:
13-16/2-8.
NAMES: 5-10 Sr. Frank Ledesma; 5-9 Sr. Josh Cantu; 5-9 Sr.
D.J. Quiroga; 5-10 Jr. Omar Pena.
GAME: Bearkats welcome Coach Flores to the helm and look
to honorable mention all-district Ledesma as the go-to guy.
DISTRICT 32-3A
RIO HONDO BOBCATS—Coach: Jose Guzman. 2010-11: 259/12-0.
NAMES: 5-6 Sr. Jacob Garza, 5.4 apg., 4.2 spg.; 6-2 Sr. Jorge
Bermudez, 18.3 ppg., 7.6 rpg.; 6-2 Sr. Shawn O’Brien; 5-8 Jr.
Jon Elizondo; 5-7 Sr. Josh Hinojosa; 6-2 Sr. Jorge Bermudez;
6-3 Sr. Jacob Boen; 5-11 Sr. Miguel Uresti.
GAME: Rio Hondo advanced to the area round against Needville and will be a league favorite behind returning district
MVP Bermudez. He will have plenty of help beginning with
newcomer of the year Garza, first team all-district O’Brien,
second teamer Boen and honorable mention tab Hinojosa.
LA FERIA LIONS—Coach: Ruben Zambrano. 2010-11: 1520/8-4.
NAMES: Sr. Gilbert Jimenez; Sr. Nick Chapa; Sr. Jon Alvarado;
Sr. Steven Salinas; Sr. Austin Olivarez.
GAME: La Feria advanced to bi-district against Corpus Christi
Miller and return plenty of senior talent. Jimenez was a first
team all-district selection while Chapa was honorable mention.
PORT ISABEL TARPONS—Coach: Al Senteno. 2010-11: 1614/6-6.
NAMES: 6-0 Sr. Alan Barrera, 10 ppg., 4 rpg.; 6-2 Jr. Zach
Reeves; 6-2 Soph. Jimmy Puentes.
GAME: Tarpons will be a young team that finished one game
out of the playoffs last year. Team is looking to reach the
post-season with a defensive mentality. Barrera was second
team all-district while Reeves and Puentes were honorable
mention.
RIO GRANDE CITY LA GRULLA GATORS—Coach: Jose Ramos. 2010-11: 8-18/5-7.
NAMES: Sr. Rollie Zamora; Jr. Daniel Gutierrez; Soph. German Garcia; Sr. Rosvel Ramirez; Jr. Juan Hernandez; Jr. David
Mendiola.
GAME: The Gators will be better in Year 2 behind second
team all-district Ramirez and honorable mention selections
Mendiola and Zamora.
ZAPATA HAWKS—Coach: Juan Villarreal. 2010-11: 18-15/10-2.
NAMES: 5-7 Jr. Andres Gonzalez.
GAME: Zapata advanced to bi-district against Orange Grove
but what a toll graduation took. The Hawks dropped an incredible 14 of the 15 players on the roster to leave the lonely
Gonzalez coming back.
PROGRESO RED ANTS—Coach: Jose Mena. 2010-11: 1-21/012.
NAMES: Sr. Armando Lopez; Jr. Guadalupe Rosales; Jr.
Domingo Garza.
GAME: The Red Ants have often had to fight without a strong
supporting cast, but this year the team returns three key
contributors in honorable mention all-district picks Lopez,
Rosales and Garza.
DONNA IDEA ACADEMY TITANS—Coach: David Wagner.
2010-11: 2-10 (district).
NAMES: Sr. Aaron Gutierrez; Soph. Gilbert Lucio; Sr. Aaron
Hernandez; Sr. Omar Ortega.
GAME: The Titans return some good talent with second team
all-district Gutierrez and honorable mention picks Lucio,
Hernandez and Ortega.
PHARR-SAN JUAN-ALAMO SOUTHWEST JAVELINAS—Coach:
Jesus Reyes. 2010-11: New School.
GAME: Southwest is the newest entry out of the PSJA school
district to field a UIL varsity team.
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Idalou—The team that has everything in all sports just might grab a back-to-back state basketball championship.
Whitewright—Junior Tyrone Swoopes is one of the state’s best at any classification and could be leading a state title run.
Tatum—Eagles reached the state championship contest and despite graduating some big talent still rates a dangerous team.
Crockett—A.D. Smith and Dominique Wheeler are serious talents for a regional finalist team.
Ponder—The regional semis ended Ponder’s three state tournament runs, but this team will again be talented.
New Waverly—A new coaching staff is in place for a team that should battle it out in district against Crockett.
Melissa—The state semifinalist Cardinals will field a young team but this is a club that has established itself in Class 2A.
San Antonio Cole—Cougars advanced to the regional final for the second consecutive season and bring back district MVP Ronnel Jordan.
White Oak—Four starters return to a regional semifinalist led by district MVP Caleb Carr.
Kountze—Lions always get enough votes to be in the state’s top 10 and this year is no different.
CLASS 2A
DISTRICT 1-2A
CHILDRESS BOBCATS—Coach: Brent Gaylor. 2010-11: 306/8-2.
GAME: Childress advanced to the regional quarterfinals
against Idalou and will still be the league favorite despite
losing some key seniors.
BUSHLAND FALCONS—Coach: Steve Rhodes (179-138).
2010-11: 26-7/9-1.
NAMES: 6-3 Sr. Kale Lane; 6-4 Sr. Calvin Thompson; 6-0 Sr.
Dreagan Patterson.
GAME: Bushland advanced to the area round against Stanton. District MVP Brett Wilhelm has graduated, meaning
the Falcons will now turn to co-newcomer of the year Lane
and all-district Thompson.
SANFORD-FRITCH EAGLES—Coach: Jason Hale. 2010-11:
7-17/4-6.
NAMES: Colton Valle.
GAME: The Eagles have a nice building block in district co-
newcomer of the year Valle, who should take this team to
some peaks.
AMARILLO RIVER ROAD WILDCATS—Coach: Joe Yankovich
(12-42). 2010-11: 4-26/1-9.
NAMES: 6-0 Sr. Chancelor Hawkins, 4.5 ppg., 4 rpg., 1 apg.;
5-9 Sr. Zach Jackson, 6.5 ppg., 3 rpg., 2 spg.; 6-2 Sr. Ty Cessnun, 4 ppg., 6 rpg., 1 bpg.; 5-11 Jr. Brandon MacKeen, 4
ppg., 3 rpg., 2 spg.; 6-0 Jr. Trey Evans.
GAME: Last year was filled with injuries as five of the top
players in the program and three starters missed games.
With that, numerous players were exposed to varsity level
competition and saw a lot of playing time. Depth will be
much better because of this. Over 12 players return who
saw minutes last year on the varsity.
AMARILLO HIGHLAND PARK HORNETS—Coach: Michael
Jackson. 2010-11: 5-17/1-9.
NAMES: 5-10 Sr. Lance Mullins.
GAME: Highland Park should have enough weapons to contend for a playoff berth.
SPEARMAN LYNX—Coach: Josh White (51-31). 2010-11:
15-11/7-3.
NAMES: 6-0 Sr. Blaine Pack, 4.3 ppg., 2.5 rpg.; 6-2 Sr. Jace
Lang-Swan, 4.9 ppg., 2.9 rpg.
GAME: Spearman advanced to bi-district against Muleshoe
for the second consecutive season but must replace eight
of 10 players from last year’s rostere. There will be many
new faces and it will take time for the team to gel. Once
everyone gets on the same page this should be another
competitive club.
DISTRICT 2-2A
IDALOU WILDCATS—Coach: Tyler Helms (63-8). 2010-11:
33-1/14-0.
NAMES: 6-4 Sr. Riley Payne, 16.2 ppg., 7.3 rpg., 3.8 apg.;
5-10 Sr. Alec Estes, 13.5 ppg., 3.5 rpg., 5.8 apg.; 6-3 Sr.
Bradley Adkins, 10.2 ppg., 5.5 rpg., 3.4 apg.; 6-8 Jr. Alan
Zahn, 7.5 ppg., 7.2 rpg.; 5-10 Soph. Koal Houchin, 6.2 ppg.,
3.5 apg.
GAME: This is the school that has it all after winning a
state basketball championship on the heels of a football title. And the winning isn’t over as the Wildcats are
a strong favorite to defend their title. Three starters and
eight lettermen return including state tournament and
district defensive MVP Payne and all-region guard and first
team all-district Estes, both four-year starters. Fellow first
teamer Adkins is a three-year starter and will need to pick
up the slack for graduated all-stater Luke Buckner and alldistrict Tyler Dowdy. Zahn and district newcomer of the
year Houchin both played valuable minutes off the bench
in the playoffs.
DIMMITT BOBCATS—Coach: Alan Steinle. 2010-11: 2111/9-5.
NAMES: Jr. Matthew Johnson; Jr. Eric Oltivero.
GAME: Dimmitt advanced to bi-district against Childress
and has some key young pieces in place in first team alldistrict Johnson and Oltivero. Look for the Bobcats to continue their recent surge and contend for district bragging
rights.
ABERNATHY ANTELOPES—Coach: Wayne Riley (283-154).
2010-11: 9-21/3-11.
NAMES: 6-2 Sr. Garrett Rogers; 6-2 Sr. Ty Wise; 5-9 Sr. Payton Knight; 6-2 Jr. Layton Turner; 6-3 Soph. Justin Cannon.
GAME: Abernathy returns seven lettermen and expects
that to be a plus for the team in a very strong district.
FLOYDADA WHIRLWINDS—Coach: Troyce Renfro. 201011: 13-15/4-10.
NAMES: 6-3 Sr. Anderson Weeks; 6-0 Sr. Hayden Lipham.
GAME: Floydada missed the playoffs after going the previous year and must replace graduated all-district star
Bryson Session.
MULESHOE MULES—Coach: Jay Gorman (49-42). 2010-11:
23-11/10-4.
NAMES: 6-3 Sr. Juan Guerrero; 6-0 Sr. Beau Avila; 6-2 Sr.
Saul Elizalde; 6-1 Sr. Eric Orozco; 5-11 Soph. Eli Leal.
GAME: Muleshoe advanced to the regional final against
district foe Idalou. Mules lost nine seniors including two
all-region players, but do return three-year letterman Avila. Team will be more athletic but without any superstars.
There will be several seniors but they are inexperienced.
The key is how well and fast the team can learn an entire
system with a new coach. Muleshoe has the athletes to
make things interesting and could be great on defense.
FRIONA CHIEFTAINS—Coach: David Woods. 2010-11: 1913/6-8.
NAMES: 6-7 Sr. Ryan Dewitt; 5-9 Sr. Gabriel Avalos; 6-2 Sr.
Caleb Monroe; 5-8 Sr. Weston Wyly; 5-9 Sr. Dillon Kelley;
5-8 Sr. Michael Ortiz; 5-9 Sr. Simon Zaijcek.
GAME: Friona missed the post-season after reaching the
previous year and graduated all-district performer Nick
Ortiz.
LITTLEFIELD WILDCATS—Coach: Nick Martin. 2010-11: 127/8-6.
NAMES: Sr. Tracy Huseman.
GAME: Littlefield missed the playoffs after advancing to the
regional semifinals the previous year. Expect all-district talent Huseman to lead the Wildcats.
TULIA HORNETS—Coach: Daniel Hinojosa. 2010-11:
9-17/2-12.
GAME: Life is not going to be easy for a Tulia team that has
struggled in an unforgiving district.
DISTRICT 3-2A
SLATON TIGERS—Coach: Ryan Dykes (190-137). 2010-11:
14-14/8-6.
NAMES: Sr. Sir Hollis; Sr. Matthew Fennimore; Sr. Kaleb
Heinrich; Sr. Joe Jaramillo; Sr. Kisen Thomas; Sr. Tanner
Walton; Sr. Clint Martin; Jr. Quaylon Fitts.
GAME: Slaton should show serious improvement this year
behind a trio of returning first team all-district talents in
Hollis, Walton and Thomas. Fitts gave opponents just that
as a second team all-district talent while Heinrich was on
the all-defensive team. Tigers improved by seven games in
district play from the previous year.
DENVER CITY MUSTANGS—Coach: J.D. Milligan (291-199).
2010-11: 19-13/10-4.
NAMES: 6-4 Jr. Clancy David, 8 ppg., 3 rpg.; 6-0 Jr. Kahleed
Brown, 5 ppg., 4 rpg.; 5-9 Soph. Mason Milligan, 5 ppg., 4
rpg.; 6-3 Soph. Keyshawn Hawkins.
GAME: Denver City advanced to the area round against
Idalou. Mustangs will be young but pretty athletic. Milligan
grabbed district newcomer of the year honors.
COLORADO CITY WOLVES—Coach: Barry Kimball. 2010-11:
24-6/14-0.
NAMES: 5-6 Sr. Derek Gainey; 5-11 Sr. Tylor Lorenz; 6-1 Sr.
Tyler Hammond; 6-1 Sr. Benny Jones; 5-5 Sr. Jason Rodriguez.
GAME: Colorado City advanced to the area round against
Muleshoe. Wolves must replace graduated district MVP
Blaze Alford but return several talented players to the roster. Watch for first team all-district Gainey and Lorenz to
spear the attack.
FORSAN BUFFALOES—Coach: Gary Huckabee. 2010-11:
10-19/4-10.
NAMES: 6-0 Sr. Ty Johnson, 10 ppg., 5.8 rpg., 2 apg., 2.8
spg.; 6-2 Sr. Bryson Phillips, 8 ppg., 5.6 rpg.
GAME: Forsan had a good building year last year. With the
experience and leadership of the seniors, it should be an
even better year as the district as a whole will be very competitive. Johnson was first team all-district.
STANTON BUFFALOES—Coach: Kenny VanCuren (139-121).
2010-11: 24-6/10-4.
NAMES: 5-6 Jr. Andres Chavez, 2 ppg., 1.3 apg., 1 spg.; 6-0
Jr. Blake Evans, 3 ppg., 2 rpg.; 6-0 Sr. Nate Koonce, 4 ppg.,
1.5 rpg.; 6-2 Sr. Ethan Mauldin, 1.5 ppg., 1 rpg.; 6-5 Jr. Scott
Smith.
GAME: Stanton advanced to the regional quarterfinals
against Muleshoe. Team lost all five starters, although
Koonce, Chavez and Evans have been on the varsity since
their freshman years. All have plenty of game and playoff
experience, which should help against tough district competition.
COAHOMA BULLDOGS—Coach: Kim Nichols (452-330).
2010-11: 12-16/4-10.
NAMES: 5-10 Jr. Tanner Ruiz, 12.8 ppg., 6.7 rpg., 4.1 apg.;
5-9 Sr. Sheish Cravens, 9.6 ppg., 4.7 rpg., 3.4 apg.; 6-2 Sr.
Jacob Echavarria, 4.5 ppg., 5.8 rpg.; 5-8 Jr. Aaron Acevedo,
4.3 ppg.; 5-8 Jr. Ryan Reid, 2.4 ppg.
GAME: Bulldogs must develop quality depth, especially at
the post position, and will look to get better defensively.
Ruiz was named to the first team all-Big Country team
and first team all-district while Cravens was on the second
team.
LUBBOCK ROOSEVELT EAGLES—Coach: Steve Keith. 201011: 10-20/6-8.
NAMES: 6-0 Sr. Jasper Johnson; 5-10 Sr. Quade Keith; 5-10
Sr. Nathan Jacquez.
GAME: A young Eagles team will take flight behind second
team all-district Keith.
POST ANTELOPES—Coach: Kevin James. 2010-11: 7-21/014.
NAMES: Sr. Corbin McDonald.
GAME: McDonald had an outstanding season capped by a
second team all-district honor.
DISTRICT 4-2A
ALPINE FIGHTIN’ BUCKS—Coach: Michael Valencia. 201011: 29-5/6-0.
NAMES: 6-0 Sr. Taylor O’Bryant; 6-4 Sr. Marcus Myers; 6-4
Sr. Parker Mallouf; 5-11 Jr. Jeremy Ontiveros.
GAME: Alpine advanced to the area round against Childress but graduated nine seniors from the roster. Ontiveros
was newcomer of the year while O’Bryant was first team
all-district and Mallouf and Myers were second team.
TORNILLO COYOTES—Coach: Cody Burris (63-38). 2010-11:
16-17/1-5.
NAMES: 5-7 Sr. Alonso Perea, 7.1 ppg., 1.5 rpg., 1.3 spg.;
6-2 Soph. Sammy Sanchez, 3.8 ppg., 1.9 rpg.; 6-0 Jr. Josh
Delgado, 1.9 ppg., 1.8 rpg.
GAME: Coyotes return two starters and three lettermen
and will call on team speed as a strength. Tornillo lacks experience and size. The team’s drop down to 2A last year
was a rough one and the team will be looking to guard play
to get back to the playoffs. Defense will be the key to success. Perea was second team all-district.
KERMIT YELLOWJACKETS—Coach: Drew Coffman. 201011: 15-15/3-3.
NAMES: 6-3 Jr. Tristan Cano; 6-1 Sr. Erik Montoya; 5-10 Sr.
Brandon Meneses; 6-1 Sr. Joe Pearson; 5-5 Sr. Aaron Pando;
6-0 Sr. Aurelio Ramos; 5-5 Soph. Xavier Quiroz; 6-0 Jr. Alan
Barrera.
GAME: Coach Coffman is new at the helm after coming
from Hico and leads a team that advanced to bi-district
against Stanton. Pearson and Cano were second team alldistrict and will lead the team.
CRANE GOLDEN CRANES—Coach: Chris Suttle. 2010-11:
10-19/2-4.
NAMES: 6-0 Sr. Tyler Althof; 5-5 Sr. Andy Trevino; 5-11
Sr. Dalton Degraffenreid; 5-10 Jr. Forrest Yelverton; 5-6
Jr. Steve Heredia; 5-8 Jr. Carlos Benavides; 6-0 Jr. Devan
Cavazos; 6-0 Sr. Josh Daniel; 6-3 Sr. Marco Vergara.
GAME: Crane advanced to bi-district against Denver City.
Althof and Yelverton were a pair of young first team alldistrict picks while Cavazos and Vergara were honorable
mention.
DISTRICT 5-2A
TUSCOLA JIM NED INDIANS—Coach: Steve Bryant (16062). 2010-11: 22-11/10-4.
NAMES: 6-2 Sr. Clay O’Dell, 10.7 ppg., 34.7 rpg.; 6-6 Jr. Will
Bryant, 10.6 ppg., 5.4 rpg.; 6-2 Jr. Brady Leissner, 6 ppg.;
6-0 Jr. Austin Mays.
GAME: Jim Ned advanced to the regional quarterfinals
against Hico. The Indians are one of the overall favorites
in 2A and possess a team with plenty of long-distance firepower as Bryant (60), O’Dell (50) and Leissner (40) made
a combined 150 threes amongst them. O’Dell and Bryant
were first team all-district honorees while Leissner and
Mays were on the second unit.
EASTLAND MAVERICKS—Coach: Doug Galyean (587-335).
2010-11: 30-5/13-1.
NAMES: 6-1 Jr. Clint Galyean, 11.8 ppg., 3.2 rpg., 4.2 apg.,
3 spg.; 6-3 Jr. Trent Brittain, 7 ppg., 7 rpg., 3 spg.; 5-8 Sr.
Dominique Segura, 4.5 apg.; 5-11 Sr. Caleb Hullum, 4 ppg.,
4 rpg.; 6-0 Soph. Josh Moylan.
GAME: Eastland advanced to the regional semifinals
against Muleshoe. Mavericks return three starters and six
lettermen to a team that has won three consecutive regional quarterfinals. Good quickness and an expectation
to win are the biggest positives. Depth could be an issue.
Galyean was newcomer of the year and honorable mention
all-Big Country while Brittain was also on the Big Country
list and district defensive player of the year. Segura and
Hullum added honorable mention nods.
CISCO LOBOES—Coach: Kevin Hearne.
NAMES: Sr. Josh McBride; Soph. Colten Kent.
GAME: McBride and Kent’s tremendous years were capped
by honorable mention all-Big Country recognition. Both
will lead a team that should firmly be in the playoff hunt.
BRECKENRIDGE BUCKAROOS—Coach: Rob Ogle. 2010-11:
12-14/7-7.
NAMES: Sr. Scotty Roberson; Jr. Gerardo Duron; Soph. Rigoberto Gallegos; Soph. Caleb Spoon; Jr. Lane Morris.
GAME: This team will definitely be competing for a playoff
spot with several talented players coming back including
first team all-district Spoon and his frequent knifes to the
basket along with Roberson.
CLYDE BULLDOGS—Coach: Eric Phelps. 2010-11: 17-18/8-6.
NAMES: 6-1 Sr. Lyle Neel; 5-9 Sr. Brett Clower; 6-0 Sr.
Hayden Smith; 6-1 Soph. Mason Burson; 6-3 Jr. Will White.
GAME: Clyde advanced to the area round against Wall but
graduated district MVP Tanner Welch. Neel and Clower
placed on the honorable mention all-district team and will
pace the Bulldogs.
MERKEL BADGERS—Coach: Cliff McGuire.
GAME: The Badgers will likely be in the bottom rung of this
district but should have enough talent to be competitive
and possibly push for a playoff spot.
ANSON TIGERS—Coach: Craig Black. 2010-11: 18-15/6-8.
NAMES: 6-2 Sr. Andy Spurgin; 6-0 Sr. Cristian Garcia; 6-0 Sr.
Zach Stevens; 6-0 Jr. Hayden Stovall; 6-1 Sr. Kasey Norman;
6-1 Sr. Bryce McGee.
GAME: Anson will be competitive despite losing the 6-8
height of graduated all-district talent Justin Gray and two
other seniors.
HAWLEY BEARCATS—Coach: Jay Penquite. 2010-11:
8-23/2-12.
GAME: Hawley missed the playoffs after reaching the previous year and must deal with the loss of graduated alldistrict talent Billy Brosh.
DISTRICT 6-2A
DUBLIN LIONS—Coach: Richard Pringle. 2010-11: 2013/10-4.
NAMES: 5-10 Sr. Hunter Turner, 11.2 ppg., 3.7 apg., 2.8
spg.; 6-8 Sr. Jakob Damstra, 10.6 ppg., 11.1 rpg., 3.8 bpg.;
6-0 Jr. Aaron Callaway, 8.2 ppg., 3.1 apg.
GAME: Dublin advanced to bi-district against Tuscola Jim
Ned. Lions finished third in a very tough district and will
return eight players who should help challenge for the district crown. Turner and Damstra were honorable mention
all-Big Country and first team all-district while Callaway
COMANCHE INDIANS—Coach: Jeff Thomason. 2010-11:
16-17/11-3.
NAMES: 5-10 Sr. Payton Middleton; 6-1 Sr. Eric Akin; 5-9
2A
Sr. Tyler Sattler; 5-10 Soph. Caisson Montieth; 5-9 Sr. Luis
Calderon; 5-10 Sr. Cameron Ellis; 6-4 Jr. Bryson Brawley.
GAME: Comanche advanced to bi-district against Clyde.
This should be a dangerous club again this year with the
return of district co-newcomer of the year Montieth and
second team all-district Akin.
BANGS DRAGONS—Coach: Mark Kyle. 2010-11: 22-8/9-5.
NAMES: 5-10 Sr. Braden Williams, 10.4 ppg., 2.7 apg.; 6-1
Sr. Vicente Gonzales, 8.8 ppg., 2.1 apg.; 6-5 Sr. Lucius Stallworth, 7.5 ppg., 9.5 rpg.; 6-3 Sr. Blake Stembridge, 3.5 ppg.,
4.5 rpg.
GAME: Dragons return three starters and eight lettermen
and graduate only two seniors off last year’s roster. Team
will have five juniors who contributed on the varsity as
sophomores and will need to improve defensively if they
are to make the playoffs. Stallworth was district co-newcomer of the year while Williams was first team all-district
and Gonzales was second team.
HICO TIGERS—Coach: Brad Stegall (26-10). 2010-11: 354/14-0.
NAMES: 5-9 Sr. Drew Polk, 14 ppg., 5 rpg., 5 apg.; 6-0 Jr.
Colton Stegall, 4 ppg.; 5-9 Sr. Myles Mayfield, 3 ppg.
GAME: Hico advanced to the regional semifinals against
Idalou in a season almost as good as Koffee Kup pie. Tigers
will follow up the best season in school history by returning
one starter and four varsity players who are very athletic.
Expectations are still high with returning district offensive
MVP Polk and honorable mention picks Stegall and Mayfield. Team will be young and will have to fill a void left by
the graduation of 6-8 Michael Warren.
SAN SABA ARMADILLOS—Coach: Ron Welch. 2010-11: 1317/5-9.
NAMES: 6-3 Sr. Luke Cox, 10 ppg.; 5-10 Sr. Clayton Perry;
5-10 Sr. Zack Davis; 5-9 Jr. J.T. Mathis; 6-0 Sr. Celestino Aguirre; 6-4 Sr. Ryan Pannell; 5-11 Sr. Tanner Hawkins.
GAME: San Saba should be improved with the return of
several players from last year’s team that saw only two
graduate. Cox nabbed second team all-district honors.
EARLY LONGHORNS—Coach: Shawn Cullins. 2010-11:
5-25/1-13.
NAMES: 5-7 Jr. Cameron Denison, 12 ppg., 3 apg.; 5-10 Sr.
JS Dyer, 8 ppg., 8 rpg.; 5-9 Soph. Ceth Hardy, 7 ppg., 2 spg.;
6-1 Sr. Payton Hiltibidal, 5 ppg., 6 rpg.; 5-10 Soph. Chase
Riker, 5 ppg., 5 rpg.
GAME: Early returns three starters and brings a mix of senior leadership with several underclassmen. Denison was
HAMILTON BULLDOGS—Coach: Howard Cox. 2010-11:
7-18/5-9.
NAMES: Sr. Payden Nolan.
GAME: Nolan was a shining first team all-district performer
for Hamilton. The town also still has one of the best Dairy
Queen stores in the state.
COLEMAN BLUECATS—Coach: Sean Mound. 2010-11:
4-25/1-13.
NAMES: 5-10 Jr. Anthony Thomas; 6-4 Sr. Reid Needham;
5-10 Sr. Ryan Kuehler; 5-10 Sr. Justin Morales; 6-1 Sr. Troy
Hubbard; 5-9 Jr. DJ Terrell; 5-11 Jr. Dalton Gentry.
GAME: Needham excelled in a second team all-district
campaign for a team that truly will need him. Coleman,
Gentry and Morales were all named honorable mention.
DISTRICT 7-2A
SONORA BRONCOS—Coach: Lamar Evans. 2010-11: 1811/8-2.
NAMES: 6-0 Sr. Word Hudson, 16.1 ppg., 4.3 rpg., 5.2 apg.,
2 spg.; 5-11 Sr. Imoni Cross, 10.2 ppg., 4 rpg., 3.3 apg.
GAME: Sonora advanced to the area round against Hico.
Word is that Hudson is back after being named district codefensive MVP as well as all-West Texas Class 2A. Cross was
also on the West Texas team and was a playmaker on the
defensive end of the floor.
BALLINGER BEARCATS—Coach: Robert Buxkemper (583293). 2010-11: 16-14/6-4.
NAMES: 6-1 Sr. Raymond Delgado; 6-2 Sr. Lane Carter, 4.6
ppg., 3.2 rpg., 1.3 apg., 1.3 spg.; 5-10 Jr. Jacob Rodriguez,
3.2 ppg., 2.1 apg.; 6-0 Jr. Ely Self, 4.5 ppg., 5.2 rpg.; 6-1
Soph. Chris Keesee.
GAME: The Bearcats will rely on teamwork, hustle, desire
and a will to win.
WALL HAWKS—Coach: Doug Gordon (422-166). 2010-11:
29-4/10-0.
NAMES: 5-10 Sr. Austin Matschek; 6-6 Jr. Michael Walling;
5-9 Jr. Grant Eubank; 5-10 Soph. Brent Matschek; 6-3 Soph.
Luke Dacy.
GAME: Wall advanced to the regional quarterfinals against
Eastland. Hawks will field a young team with one returning
starter and two lettermen. The JV went 16-2 and was the
district champion. (Sonora, Ballinger, Wall, Brady, Ozona,
GC)
BRADY BULLDOGS—Coach: Hollis Moore. 2010-11:
1-24/0-10.
GAME: Brady struggled mightily in missing the post-season
after reaching the area round the previous year.
OZONA LIONS—Coach: Juan Marshall. 2010-11: 9-19/2-8.
NAMES: 6-5 Jr. Jerrod Dubois.
GAME: Coach Marshall is new to the program and will attempt to restore Ozona to its winning ways. Dubois is a
sensational building block after being named district newcomer of the year.
SAN ANGELO GRAPE CREEK EAGLES—Coach: Nupy Flores.
2010-11: 10-17/3-7.
NAMES: 5-11 Sr. Donavon Broadway, 12.2 ppg., 6 rpg.
GAME: Grape Creek has a huge hole to fill in replacing
graduated Justin Doss, who was named to three consecutive all-district teams. Broadway is more than capable of
being the man after being selected all-West Texas Class 2A
while starting every game and hitting over 40 percent of his
shots from the field.
DISTRICT 8-2A
INGRAM MOORE WARRIORS—Coach: Brice Reynolds.
2010-11: 24-8/6-2.
NAMES: 6-4 Sr. Tyler Scherer; 5-10 Sr. Tyler Moore; 5-10 Sr.
Josh Wilson; 6-0 Sr. Bradley Hansenn; 6-7 Jr. Sam Foss; 6-4
Sr. Kyle Ames; 5-11 Sr. Nick Morris.
GAME: Ingram Moore advanced to the area round against
Eastland. Team lost three all-district performers to graduation but welcomes back second team all-district Scherer
who is expected to lead this district favorite.
JUNCTION EAGLES—Coach: Ben Faulkner. 2010-11: 4-4
(district).
NAMES: Jr. Ryan McBee; Jr. Kade Wimberley; Jr. Ducie Carrington.
GAME: What’s up, Ducie! Second team all-district Carrington is probably the top guard returning to this district
on a team that advanced to bi-district against Sonora. He is
joined by newcomer of the year McBee and fellow second
teamer Wimberley.
BLANCO PANTHERS—Coach: Jeff Akin. 2010-11: 15-13/3-5.
NAMES: 6-0 Sr. Tanner Rogers; 5-9 Jr. Sam Isenberg; 5-9
Soph. David Ramirez; 6-5 Jr. Ian Ray; 6-3 Sr. Matt Pepper;
Soph. Kyle Sauceda; Jr. Colton Childress.
GAME: Three starters and seven lettermen return and will
get help from three or four more players from a 16-6 JV.
A go-to guy must emerge, but there are players with the
ability to be that guy. This should be a strong rebounding team with Pepper, Ray and Sauceda. Second team
all-district Isenberg returns at the point as does back-up
Childress. Ramirez is probably the district’s top perimeter
defender and Rogers may be the most dangerous threepoint shooter.
HARPER LONGHORNS—Coach: Vance Millican (205-111).
2010-11: 24-8/7-1.
NAMES: Sr. Reagan Randle, 9 ppg., 4.5 apg., 3 spg.; Sr. Jose
Rodriguez; Jr. Kash Bolin; Josh Schmerbeck.
GAME: Harper advanced to the area round against Tuscola
Jim Ned. All-district star Randle is the lone returning starter
along with three lettermen who are back.
COMFORT BOBCATS—Coach: Corey Harris. 2010-11:
4-22/0-8.
NAMES: Sr. Erasmo Nunez.
GAME: Bobcats are retooling and need to replace graduated all-district talent Philip Grafe.
DISTRICT 9-2A
KRUM BOBCATS—Coach: Lance Boxell. 2010-11: 18-19/7-5.
NAMES: Sr. Taylor Troth; Sr. Kyle Mankin; Sr. Cooper Barksdale.
GAME: The Bobcats should be at the head of the district
class behind first team all-district Troth and second teamers Mankin and Barksdale.
HOLLIDAY EAGLES—Coach: Kyle Tucker (44-15). 2010-11:
20-6/10-2.
NAMES: 6-0 Sr. Kelby Carver, 10.1 ppg., 4.6 apg.; 6-2 Sr.
Ryan Todd, 6.9 ppg., 6.6 rpg.; 5-9 Sr. Austin Twilligear, 8.1
ppg., 3.1 spg.; 6-1 Jr. Jacob Cole, 9.2 ppg., 6.3 rpg.
GAME: Holliday advanced to the area round against Melissa. Eagles return seven players to a roster strong on
senior leadership,
speed and quickness. Cole was the
district sixth man
of the year while
Carver and Twilligear were first
team
all-district
Hayden Hill
Hunter Nobile
and Todd was on
Nocona
Nocona
the second team.
PONDER LIONS—Coach: Jude Stanley (180-69). 2010-11:
20-16/11-1.
NAMES: 6-3 Sr. Dalton Brown, 16.4 ppg., 7.1 rpg.; 5-8 Jr.
Tanner Yeager, 7.7 ppg., 3.5 apg.; 6-0 Sr. John Burke, 2 ppg.;
6-1 Jr. Reid Sanders, 3.6 ppg.; 6-0 Jr. Kade Copp, 2 ppg.
GAME: Ponder advanced to the regional semifinals against
Italy, ending a run of three consecutive state championships. Lions must replace all-state Jorden Young’s production and leadership following his graduation. Keys will be
defense, tradition and finding leadership. Brown was offensive player of the year while Yeager was newcomer of
the year.
NOCONA INDIANS—Coach: J.D. Mayo. 2010-11: 20-11/8-4.
NAMES: 5-11 Jr. Hayden Hill, 11 ppg., 7 rpg., 1 apg., 3 spg.;
6-0 Sr. Hunter Nobile, 15 ppg., 4 rpg., 1.5 apg., 3 spg.
GAME: Nocona returns one starter to the mix of a short
and slender squad with limited experience. Indians will be
strong on fundamentals and will work hard to improve.
Coach Mayo’s stated goal is to develop players on and off
the court. Nobile was first team all-district.
ALVORD BULLDOGS—Coach: Curtis Enis. 2010-11: 1-11
(district).
NAMES: Jr. Casen Baker; Sr. Trevor Hardee.
GAME: The Bulldogs will rely on first team all-district Baker
and second teamer Hardee to lead the team in the playoff
chase.
HENRIETTA BEARCATS—Coach: Brett Hill. 2010-11: 2-10
(district).
NAMES: Jr. Nick Powell.
GAME: Powell is back to lead the Bearcats after a second
team year. Team will look to replace two-time all-district
talent Brandon Lavy.
WICHITA FALLS CITY VIEW MUSTANGS—Coach: Rudy
Hawkins. 2010-11: 15-16/3-9.
NAMES: Sr. Josh Duncan; Sr. D.J. Brown.
GAME: City View will show improvement this year behind
second team all-district Brown.
DISTRICT 10-2A
PEASTER GREYHOUNDS—Coach: Derron Smith. 2010-11:
14-10-1/7-6-1.
NAMES: Sr. Josh Davis; Sr. Caleb Davis.
GAME: Peaster missed the playoffs after reaching the regional quarterfinals the previous year. Josh Davis was district sixth man of the year and will have a greater role this
year. Help will come from second team all-district Caleb
Davis.
BROCK EAGLES—Coach: Jeff Bell (626-229). 2010-11: 314/14-0.
NAMES: 6-6 Sr. Drake Osborn; 6-5 Sr. Kenton Wood; Jr.
Dylan Carrigan.
GAME: Brock advanced to the regional quarterfinals
against Melissa and should again be battling for a district
crown and playoff berth despite the loss of graduated district MVP Colton Castle. Osborn was tabbed defensive MVP
and is a solid leader. Carrigan chipped in second team alldistrict recognition.
GODLEY WILDCATS—Coach: Keith McFarland. 2010-11:
25-11/10-4.
NAMES: 5-10 Sr. Kolby Brown; Sr. Andrew Newell.
GAME: Godley advanced to the area round against Whitewright. The Wildcats were a senior-dominated team but do
welcome back first team all-district Brown to the mix along
with second teamer Newell.
BOYD YELLOWJACKETS—Coach: Oscar Hernandez. 201011: 20-10/8-6.
NAMES: 6-3 Sr. Jared Cate, 15.5 ppg.; 6-5 Sr. Chasen
Starnes, 10.5 ppg.
GAME: First team all-district Cate is a good shooter while
second teamer Starnes defends the other team’s best player and is very versatile.
TOLAR RATTLERS—Coach: Kent Caruthers. 2010-11: 2110/9-5.
NAMES: 5-8 Sr. Lucas Baker; 6-4 Jr. Jacob Phillips; 5-10 Jr.
Landon Morris; 5-10 Jr. Zack Hasegawa; 6-3 Sr. Sheldon
Scott.
GAME: Tolar advanced to bi-district against Holliday and
will again be tough with the return of first team all-district
Baker.
MILLSAP BULLDOGS—Coach: Andy Hudson. 2010-11: 1715-1/4-9-1.
The Bulldogs will need to scramble to replace graduated
all-district stars Zeb Littlefield and Tyler Lindsey.
JACKSBORO TIGERS—Coach: Will Johnson. 2010-11: 1221/2-12.
NAMES: 6-3 Jr. Carson Earp; 5-11 Jr. Reid Spiller; 5-11 Sr.
McCall Maddox; 5-10 Sr. Travis Lane; 5-8 Jr. Carter Pledger;
5-9 Soph. Cooper Tisdale.
GAME: Tigers return some talent to the fight with district
newcomer of the year Earp and honorable mention alldistrict Maddox and Spiller.
PARADISE PANTHERS—Coach: Tim Dukes. 2010-11:
9-14/1-13.
NAMES: 5-10 Sr. Tyler Overstreet; 5-9 Sr. Josh Pewitt; 6-0
Sr. Taylor Choate; 5-9 Sr. Logan Bailey; 6-3 Sr. Conner Berry;
6-2 Sr. Paul Melvin; 6-4 Jr. Keaton Hickman.
GAME: Paradise graduated all-district star Toi Glover but
welcomes back seven of the 10 players on the roster including second team all-district star Berry.
DISTRICT 11-2A
WHITEWRIGHT TIGERS—Coach: Shawn Dalbert. 2010-11:
26-7/14-0.
NAMES: 6-5 Jr. Tyrone Swoopes, 19.6 ppg., 8.8 rpg., 4.3
apg.; 5-10 Sr. Warren Schultz; 5-9 Sr. Jordan Brummett; 6-6
Sr. Gerren Ballard; 6-1 Sr. Dylan Kennemur.
GAME: Whitewright advanced to the regional quarterfinals
against Ponder and brings back the sensational Swoopes, a
first team all-Texomaland, TABC all-state and district MVP
talent. Ballard also garnered honorable mention all-Texomaland and first team all-district recognition.
GUNTER TIGERS—Coach: Lonnie Scott. 2010-11: 11-14/95.
NAMES: Sr. Richard Young, 17.6 ppg., 5.5 rpg., 5.9 apg, 3.2
spg.; 6-3 Sr. Brian Hillman; 5-11 Soph. Tyson Scott; 5-6 Jr.
Will Neely; 5-10 Soph. Cade Cruce; 6-4 Jr. J Bailey; 5-10 Jr.
Dakota Hunter; 5-10 Soph. Tyler Brewer; 6-3 Soph. Josh
Hill.
GAME: Gunter advanced to the area round against Brock.
Young knocked down district offensive player of the year
honors as well as first team all-Texomaland, while Hillman
was on the honorable mention Texomaland and first team
all-district roster. The Tigers will be dangerous as not one
senior graduated from the squad.
POTTSBORO CARDINALS—Coach: Russell Ratliff.
NAMES: Jr. Dallas Sewell.
GAME: The Cardinals graduated all-district star Tanner Budra but still should have enough firepower to nudge into
the playoffs.
CALLISBURG WILDCATS—Coach: Brian Bradford. 2010-11:
17-15/10-5.
NAMES: 6-3 Sr. Brandon Lile; 5-9 Soph. Josh Monkres; 6-3
Sr. Colton Holder; 6-2 Sr. Cole Wescoat; 5-9 Sr. Andy Gutierrez.
GAME: Callisburg advanced to bi-district against Cooper.
Wildcats graduated four seniors including Ben Fisk but
should still be capable of pushing for the playoffs. Lile and
Holder were voted honorable mention all-district.
HOWE BULLDOGS—Coach: Tim Rose (346-288). 2010-11:
13-14/7-8.
NAMES: 5-11 Sr. Alex Torres; 6-1 Jr. Ryan Haines; 5-9 Jr.
Jacob Grisolia; 5-11 Jr. Tanner Hawkins; 6-3 Sr. Colby Ake.
GAME: Torres enjoyed second team all-Texomaland recognition as well as first team all-district honors. Help will
come from honorable mention all-district Haines.
BELLS PANTHERS—Coach: Chris Cornelison. 2010-11: 1116/6-6.
NAMES: 6-6 Sr. Bud Pedigo; 5-10 Sr. Kolby Milner; 5-8 Sr.
Zack Wornhor; 5-8 Sr. Ethan Tongate.
GAME: Look for honorable mention all-Texomaland and
first team all-district Pedigo to step up huge this year for
the Panthers.
SADLER S&S CONSOLIDATED RAMS—Coach: Colt Carmichael. 2010-11: 5-24/0-14.
NAMES: 6-2 Sr. Matt Brown; 6-3 Jr. Robert Cowden.
GAME: S&S has most of its varsity players back from the
previous season. Team is looking to turn a winless district
schedule around relying on the shooting of Brown on the
perimeter and the ability of Cowden to finish around the
Mason Hart
Melissa
Ryan Ragon
Melissa
Jackson Webb
Melissa
rim. Brown was second team all-district while Cowden averaged a double-double in five district games.
TOM BEAN TOMCATS—Coach: Alan Gann. 2010-11:
7-21/2-12.
NAMES: 6-1 Sr. Brandon McLain; Soph. Logan LeDane;
Soph. Caden Gomez.
GAME: LeDane enjoyed newcomer of the year and first
team all-district recognition.
DISTRICT 12-2A
COOPER BULLDOGS—Coach: Chase Seelke. 2010-11: 1912/9-3.
NAMES: 5-7 Sr. Montrel Roberts, 15.6 ppg., 3 apg., 2 spg.;
6-0 Sr. Jalen Roberts, 11.5 ppg., 9 rpg.; 6-2 Soph. Marquette
Reynolds, 11.3 ppg., 9 rpg.; 5-6 Soph. Darmarcus Robinson,
6 ppg., 6 rpg., 4 apg., 2 spg.; 6-2 Sr. Hunter Wright, 5 ppg.,
8 rpg.
GAME: Cooper advanced to the area round against Ponder.
Offensive MVP Montrel Roberts returns along with seven
other varsity lettermen. Second team all-district Jalen Roberts and tri-newcomer of the year Reynolds can fill it up
offensively. Bulldogs will look to press full court and push
the ball offensively.
MELISSA CARDINALS—Coach: Clint Sadler (90-15). 201011: 36-2/12-0. NAMES: 5-11 Sr. Ryan Ragon, 4.2 ppg., 1.8 rpg., 2.8 apg.,
1.6 spg.; 6-1 Soph. Jackson Webb, 3.3. ppg., 3.3 rpg., 2.3
apg., 1.9 spg.; 6-1 Sr. Mason Hart, 3.9 ppg., 2.4 rpg., 1 apg.,
1 spg.; 6-0 Jr. Chris Smith; 6-2 Soph. Zach Torres.
GAME: Melissa will be very young after graduating eight
seniors including district tri-MVPs from a state semifinalist
team. Four major players will be returning as well as others ready to step up from a junior varsity district champion
team. Webb is a tri-newcomer of the year while Ragon is
first team all-district, Hart is second team and Smith honorable mention.
BOGATA RIVERCREST REBELS—Coach: J.B. Littlejohn (165130). 2010-11: 13-18/5-7.
NAMES: 5-10 Jr. KeKe Savage, 7.3 ppg., 3.4 rpg.; 5-11 Sr.
Jacob Wright, 12 ppg., 4.6 rpg., 2.3 spg.; 6-1 Soph. Jamal
Curtis, 6.4 ppg., 2.7 apg., 2.3 spg.; 6-4 Jr. Aaron Eudy, 6.3
ppg., 7.1 rpg., 2.3 bpg.; 6-1 Jr. Johnathan Moore, 3.2 ppg.,
2.5 rpg., 1.2 spg.
GAME: Rivercrest advanced to bi-district against Gunter
with only one senior on the team. This was and still is a
young group that projects to have only one senior starting.
Rebels look to apply the lessons learned from the past season and add some depth with players coming from a 15-6
JV and 12-2 freshman team. Curtis was co-sixth man of the
year while Wright was first team all-district and Savage was
on the second team.
LEONARD TIGERS—Coach: Jeff Smith (334-160). 2010-11:
5-7 (district).
NAMES: 5-7 Jr. Tyler Turner; 5-10 Jr. Storm Taylor; 5-8 Jr.
Blake Hicks; 5-11 Jacob Redmon; 5-11 Soph. Isaiah Turner;
6-3 Jr. Ty Lynn; 6-2 Jr. Matthew Wilson; 6-1 Jr. Max Scoggins.
GAME: Leonard fell in a third place tiebreaker game to Bogata Rivercrest on a last-second play. Turner was named
honorable mention all-Texomaland as a sophomore and
district defensive MVP and will lead a club that will have
the playoffs in mind. Watch also for tri-newcomer of the
year Taylor and first team all-district Hicks.
PATTONVILLE PRAIRILAND PATRIOTS—Coach: Trevor Upchurch. 2010-11: 12-18/3-9.
NAMES: 5-10 Jr. Garrett Berry; 6-2 Soph. David Murdock;
5-8 Sr. Josh Esch; 5-9 Jr. Tyler Patterson; 5-6 Sr. Colton Reynolds; 5-6 Soph. Jeremy Hunter; 6-1 Sr. Vince Gibson.
GAME: Berry was awarded co-sixth man of the year recognition while Murdock was second team all-district and Esch
was honorable mention. Patriots lose only three seniors
from the roster.
CADDO MILLS FOXES—Coach: Joey Rhoden. 2010-11:
9-19/3-9.
NAMES: 5-9 Sr. Taylor Bicknell; Sr. DaQuan Stoker; Jr. Dami-
an Newby; Sr. Taylor Lumsden; Sr. Cody Cresswell; Sr. Kaleb
Fulton; Jr. Jeremy Welch; Soph. Tyler Spradlin.
GAME: Caddo Mills missed the playoffs after reaching the
previous year and will look to honorable mention all-district Bicknell and Stoker to lead.
PARIS CHISUM MUSTANGS—Coach: David Wilson. 201011: 5-7 (district).
GAME: Chisum missed the playoffs after appearing the
previous year and must replace graduated all-district star
Dax Holt.
DISTRICT 13-2A
DALLAS LIFE SCHOOL OAK CLIFF LIONS—Coach: Scott
Thrush (149-95) 2010-11: 14-15/7-5.
NAMES: 6-2 Sr. DeBrenton Williams, 15 ppg., 9 rpg., 3 spg.;
6-2 Sr. Christian Johnson, 12 ppg., 5 rpg., 3 apg., 2 spg.;
5-10 Sr. Joseph Brown, 7 ppg.; 5-11 Sr. Jerome Fellows, 6
ppg., 5 rpg.; 6-5 Jr. Terry Matthews.
GAME: Life Oak Cliff advanced to bi-district against Mildred. Lions return four starters and seven lettermen including the addition of some quality JV players. Team will
be deep and hungry after a shorter-than-expected playoff
run. Williams was newcomer of the year and first team
all-district while Johnson and Brown were second team alldistrict and Fellows was honorable mention.
SUNNYVALE RAIDERS—Coach: Paul Vanek (67-32). 201011: 25-7/12-0.
NAMES: 5-10 Sr. Bobby Luka; 6-4 Jr. Thomas Wendt; 6-2
Soph. Josh Quinn.
GAME: Sunnyvale advanced to the area round against
Hearne. After losing nine seniors, the Raiders will need to
rebuild. With the leadership of two returning starters and a
good JV group coming up, Coach Vanek has a positive outlook on the upcoming season. Team will be smaller in size
this year but hopes to use its quickness to help out.
LIFE RED OAK SCHOOL MUSTANGS—Coach: Edward Berumen. 2010-11: 20-10/5-7.
NAMES: 6-2 Sr. Bryan Hoskin; 6-3 Sr. Billy Russell; 5-10 Sr.
Charles Banks; 6-1 Jr. Zabdi Cuellar; 5-7 Soph. Neal Johnson; 6-1 Sr. Cooper Spurgin; 6-2 Soph. David Perry.
GAME: Life Red Oak missed the playoffs after reaching
the regional quarterfinals the previous year. Johnson was
named district freshman of the year while Cuellar and
Hoskin were second team all-district.
PALMER BULLDOGS—Coach: James Roby. 2010-11: 265/10-2.
NAMES: 5-9 Jr. Jose Zamarron; 5-10 Jr. Tyler Lowe; 5-10 Jr.
Jesse Gomez; 6-2 Sr. Jessie Swindell; 5-8 Sr. Augie Herrera.
GAME: Palmer advanced to the area round against Crawford. Bulldogs graduated district co-MVP Zach Hobbs and
will need others to step up. Zamarron could be the one after being named co-offensive player of the year while Lowe
IRVING NORTH HILLS PANTHERS—Coach: Ben Hunt. 201011: 17-12/6-6.
NAMES: 5-11 Sr. Timmy Paul; 5-11 Jr. Nitthin Thaimuriyil; Jr.
Aseem Arab; Sr. Paul Park.
GAME: Panthers improved by four games in district last
year but will need some returnees to replace graduated
all-district performers Thomas Rahimi and Jonathan Tran.
SCURRY-ROSSER WILDCATS—Coach: Chad Collins. 201011: 1-11 (district).
NAMES: 5-9 Sr. Travis Carrell.
GAME: Who will step up for the Wildcats to replace graduated multiple all-district star Seth Farmer?
DALLAS PEAK PREP—Coach: Brian McGowan. 2010-11:
1-11 (district).
NAMES: 5-11 Jr. Christian Gallegos; 5-8 Sr. Angel Jasso; 6-0
Sr. Dwight Lofton; 5-10 Sr. Adan Ortiz; 5-9 Sr. Charles Osorio; 5-8 Sr. Francisco Quijano; 6-3 Sr. Cristian Suarez.
GAME: Peak Prep brings back good numbers but not much
height to battle in this district.
DISTRICT 14-2A
MILDRED EAGLES—Coach: Daniel Johnston. 2010-11: 1813/9-3.
NAMES: 6-3 Jr. Nic Shimonek, 15 ppg., 8 rpg.; 5-10 Sr. Daniel Folsom, 8 ppg., 4. apg.; 5-10 Soph. Mike Muncy; 6-2
Soph. Jase Butler; 5-10 Soph. Draylon Sterling.
GAME: Mildred advanced to the area round against Italy.
Eagles return three starters and several bench players.
Shimonek is the returning district MVP while first team alldistrict Folsom is a two-year starter at point guard.
TEAGUE LIONS—Coach: Marvin Childs. 2010-11: 9-3 (dis-
2A
trict).
NAMES: Sr. Antonio Garcia; Jr. Daryl Brooks; Sr. Landon
Lancaster.
GAME: Teague advanced to the area round against Grandview after finishing in the cellar the previous year. Lions will
again be a tough out behind first team all-district Garcia
and second teamers Brooks and Lancaster.
MALAKOFF TIGERS—Coach: DeArtis Nickerson Jr. 2010-11:
9-3 (district).
NAMES: Sr. Ethan Owens; Sr. Kameron Fletcher; Sr. Garrett
Airheart.
GAME: Malakoff advanced to bi-district against Palmer and
will turn to second team all-district Airheart following the
graduation of a pair of first team all-district talents.
EUSTACE BULLDOGS—Coach: Chad Martinez. 2010-11: 1513/7-5.
NAMES: 5-8 Sr. Jacob McCarter; 6-0 Jr. John Bradburn; 5-10
Sr. Billy Key; 5-10 Sr. Tyson Oliver.
GAME: McCarter returns after a second team all-district
season to a club that will lose a pair of first team all-district
performers.
BUFFALO BISON—Coach: Warren Ringland. 2010-11:
8-18/2-10.
NAMES: 5-9 Jr. Travis Cunningham, 4.3 ppg.; 5-8 Jr. Tate
Hartley, 5.4 ppg.; 6-2 Sr. Dylan Lanningham; 6-5 Soph. Oscar Stanley, 4.5 rpg.; 6-0 Soph. Tyler Adams, 8.9 ppg.; Soph.
Logan Jones.
GAME: Buffalo missed the post-season after reaching the
previous year. Cunningham and Hartley were a pair of second team all-district honorees as sophomores. Team will
be very young but quick with sophomores Adams and Stanley adding to the Cunningham,Hartley and Jones nucleus.
JEWETT LEON COUGARS—Coach: Charles Brown. 2010-11:
6-6 (district).
NAMES: Sr. Vince Hale.
GAME: First team all-district Hale will need to be hearty for
Leon to experience much success in a tough district.
BLOOMING GROVE LIONS—Coach: Ben Kinnison. 2010-11:
2-27/1-11.
NAMES: Soph. Daniel Pelzel; Soph. Tyler Morris.
GAME: Blooming Grove has a solid building block in place
in newcomer of the year Pelzel.
DISTRICT 15-2A
ITALY GLADIATORS—Coach: Aidan Callahan. 2010-11: 288/13-1. NAMES: 6-4 Sr. Larry Mayberry; Jr. Cole Hopkins.
GAME: Italy advanced to the regional final for the third
consecutive year, this time against Melissa. The Gladiators
are now ready to take that next one big step that leads to
Austin. Watch for sixth man of the year Hopkins to have
a more pronounced role this year with help from second
team all-district Mayberry.
GRANDVIEW ZEBRAS—Coach: Todd Jarrell. 2010-11: 248/12-2.
NAMES: 5-11 Jr. Ryan Breton, 9.5 ppg., 4.1 rpg.; 6-2 Sr.
Terrell Williams, 7.5 ppg., 6 rpg.; 5-8 Jr. Stephen Stewart,
5 ppg.; 6-4 Sr. Kirk Waldrip, 6 rpg.; 6-3 Sr. Dylan Bartosh.
GAME: Grandview advanced to the regional quarterfinals
against Crawford. Even though the Zebras lost three starters to graduation, next year’s team could be the deepest in
the last six years at the school with 12 players pushing for
minutes. Grandview could possibly have five players 6-4 or
better, by far their biggest team in the last eight years. Williams was second team all-district.
WHITNEY WILDCATS—Coach: Troy Doyle. 2010-11: 1420/4-10.
NAMES: 5-9 Jr. T.Q. Echols, 19.5 ppg., 3 rpg., 2 spg.; 5-9 Sr.
Adam Strawbridge, 5 ppg.
GAME: Wildcats return only two starters but do bring back
six lettermen and a very strong JV and freshman team.
Team improved 10 wins from the previous year and should
have another significant improvement in Coach Doyle’s
second year. Echols was one of two sophomores named
first team all-district.
MAYPEARL PANTHERS—Coach: Sedrick Love. 2010-11: 179/9-5.
NAMES: 5-11 Sr. Chad Hill; 6-2 Soph. Andre Mills.
GAME: Panthers fully expect to compete for a playoff berth
this year despite losing three all-district players to graduation and eight of 10 players overall.
KEENE CHARGERS—Coach: Jason Hill. 2010-11: 21-14/9-5.
NAMES: Jr. Manuel Gonzales.
GAME: Keene advanced to bi-district against Hearne and
welcomes back first team all-district Gonzales, the only
sophomore named to the group.
AXTELL LONGHORNS—Coach: Trent Collier. 2010-11: 1317/3-11.
NAMES: 6-3 Jr. Lucas Helleck; 6-0 Sr. Keith Lindsay; 6-1 Sr.
Jacob Kubitza; 6-3 Jr. Justin Stromacher; 6-0 Soph. Michael
Milburn.
GAME: Coach Collier is the new leader of the program and
has a team that looks to be about the middle of the pack
but nonetheless with a shot at reaching the playoffs. Lindsay was first team all-district.
RIO VISTA EAGLES—Coach: Ryan Cavazos. 2010-11:
9-21/3-11.
NAMES: 5-8 Jr. Ryan Jimison; 5-11 Sr. Tyler Allen; 6-0 Jr. Joseph Chavez.
GAME: Jimison is the bright hope for Rio Vista coming off a
second team all-district season. Eagles lost eight of their 11
players to graduation.
CLIFTON CUBS—Coach: Wade Morton. 2010-11: 11-16/311.
NAMES: Jr. Cortland Dutschmann; 5-9 Sr. Hayden Adcock;
5-9 Jr. Randall Pilcher; 6-0 Sr. Cody Franklin.
GAME: Cubs are in a bind to replace graduated all-district
star Brad Maddux.
DISTRICT 16-2A
MARLIN BULLDOGS—Coach: Jamal Lang. 2010-11: 1912/9-5.
NAMES: 5-7 Sr. Christopher Battise; 6-1 Sr. Latre Smith; 6-1
Sr. Andre Lowe; 6-1 Sr. Wilford Sanders; 5-8 Sr. Josh Scott;
6-4 Sr. Nijul Thomas; 5-8 Jr. Derrick Scott; 6-2 Jr. Ladarian
Hopwood; 5-10 Jr. Desmond Womack.
GAME: Marlin advanced to bi-district against Grandview.
Smith was district co-MVP and reason why the Bulldogs
have even greater aspirations this year. Battise was co-sixth
man while Hopwood was co-newcomer of the year. Lowe
picked up first team all-district honors for this stacked roster.
HEARNE EAGLES—Coach: Broderick McGrew (190-66).
2010-11: 23-11/10-4.
NAMES: 5-10 Sr. De’Aundres Lewis; 6-0 Jr. JeMarcus Johnson; 5-9 Soph. Michael Robinson; 5-10 Sr. Darrell Robinson;
6-4 Sr. Lamarcus Cooks; 6-3 Jr. Tra’maun Humber.
GAME: Hearne advanced to the regional quarterfinals
against Italy. Lewis returns as a tri-offensive MVP and will
lead the Eagles.
TROY TROJANS—Coach: Nathan Janak (20-11). 2010-11:
20-11/8-6.
NAMES: 6-3 Sr. Aaron Stone, 8.6 ppg., 7.4 rpg.; 6-2 Soph.
Kyle Whitley, 4.8 ppg., 3.5 rpg., 2 spg.; 5-8 Jr. Daniel Wurster, 5.2 ppg., 4.3 apg.; 5-10 Sr. Zach Allen, 2.2 ppg.; 6-0 Sr.
Curtis Mercer, 2 ppg.
GAME: After missing the playoffs by one game, the Trojans
will try to extend this coming season by using multiple aggressive defenses and playing through the post on offense.
Team success will depend on district co-sixth man of the
year Stone being a strong force inside. First team all-district
Whitley and honorable mention Wurster will bring energy
and defensive intensity while Allen and Mercer will provide
outside shooting.
CRAWFORD PIRATES—Coach: Brent Elmore (106-47).
2010-11: 25-7/12-2.
NAMES: 6-0 Sr. Jake Blenden.
GAME: Crawford advanced to the regional semifinals
against Melissa. Expect Blenden to keep this team in playoff contention following a first team all-district season.
FRANKLIN LIONS—Coach: Shad Reed. 2010-11: 12-13/8-6.
NAMES: Jr. Nathaniel Jack; Jr. Darius Floyd; Sr. Mitch Williams; Sr. Bryce McKinney; Sr. Porter Brewer; Sr. Daniel
Brewer; Jr. Chris Morrow; Sr. Andy Baxter.
GAME: Lions welcome Coach Reed from Whitesboro. He
in turn welcomes newcomer of the year Jack, first team
all-district Floyd and second teamer McKinney who should
dramatically improve this team.
MCGREGOR BULLDOGS—Coach: Lenoy Jones. 2010-11:
7-19/4-10.
NAMES: Sr. Keith Reineke; Sr. Travis Allison; Jr. Marcus Irons.
GAME: Reineke and Irons notched second team all-district
recognition for the Bulldogs.
ROSEBUD-LOTT COUGARS—Coach: Hosea Smith. 2010-11:
11-18/1-13.
NAMES: 5-10 Sr. Eli Savage; 6-0 Soph. Artis Johnson; 6-2 Jr.
Michael Hiese; 6-0 Sr. Justin Allen.
GAME: Cougars slid to a painful district finish one year
after reaching the area round of the playoffs. Savage was
an honorable mention all-district beast and was joined by
Trey Jameson
Edgewood
Josh Sharff
Edgewood
Johnson.
BRUCEVILLE-EDDY
EAGLES—Coach:
David Melvin. 201011: 16-18./4-10.
GAME: Eagles might
be grounded this
year with the loss of
all-district performer Mark Alvear.
DISTRICT 17-2A
NEW BOSTON LIONS—Coach: Michael Hill. 2010-11: 1710/12-2.
NAMES: Sr. Larry Carroll; 6-4 Soph. Dale Roberts.
GAME: New Boston advanced to the area round against
Tatum for its third consecutive run to that particular round.
The Lions are the head of the class this year behind Carroll
and Roberts.
MOUNT PLEASANT CHAPEL HILL RED DEVILS—Coach: Ron
Hanks (251-125). 2010-11: 28-3/13-1.
GAME: Chapel Hill advanced to the regional quarterfinals
against White Oak, the team’s second consecutive appearance in that round. The Red Devils have a number of graduated seniors to replace but this is a club still penciled in for
a playoff berth.
HOOKS HORNETS—Coach: Chris Pennington. 2010-11: 2112/7-7.
NAMES: 5-9 Sr. Kendrick Henderson; 5-9 Sr. Demarcus Dickerson; 6-5 Jr. Aaron Doddy; 6-6 Sr. Anthony Soto; 6-0 Jr.
Cedrick Johnson; 5-7 Jr. Chris Swan; 5-9 Jr. Trey Powell; 6-3
Sr. David Anderson; 5-9 Sr. Jeremy Green; 5-10 Jr. Demetris
Burchette.
GAME: Hooks will be in the playoff chase with a team that
graduated only one senior last year in Shannon Gay. Last
year’s young squad still went 7-7 in district and just missed
out on the post-season.
DEKALB BEARS—Coach: Zach Allison (18-13). 2010-11: 1813/8-6.
NAMES: 6-3 Sr. Clay Williams, 10 ppg., 7 rpg., 2 spg., 2 bpg.;
6-1 Sr. Shaquille Wherry, 10 ppg., 4 rpg., 3 apg., 2 spg.
GAME: Bears return six players with some experience.
Team must find a guard to replace all-district guard Markel
Moore. DeKalb has a chance to be very athletic and strong
on defense.
LINDEN-KILDARE TIGERS—Coach: Colby Boyce. 2010-11:
25-7/10-4.
NAMES: 5-11 Sr. Shock Linwood; 6-1 Sr. Johnathan Hall; 5-9
Sr. Roddrick Lawson; 6-3 Sr. Trey Darty.
GAME: Linden-Kildare advanced to the area round against
White Oak behind a senior/junior heavy team. Tigers took
a good loss in graduation but now have some more seniors
on hand for another playoff run.
OMAHA PEWITT BRAHMAS—Coach: Derek Barnhart.
2010-11: 4-14/3-11.
NAMES: 6-4 Sr. Denton Evans; 5-8 Jr. Robert Johnson; 5-8
Sr. Sedrick Johnson; 6-0 Sr. Jay Minton; 5-11 Soph. Tim Hill.
GAME: A late football run got the Brahmas off to a slow and
late start on the hardwood.
QUEEN CITY BULLDOGS—Coach: Phillip Turner. 2010-11:
4-24/1-13.
NAMES: 6-1 Sr. Hunter Wilcher; 6-3 Jr. Derrick Dowden;
5-7 Soph. Reggie Henderson; 6-0 Jr. Dylan Copeland; 6-2
Jr. Kadarion Robinson; 6-0 Jr. Briley Barnwell; 5-8 Jr. Dylan
Covey; 5-8 Soph. Zachery Walker; 6-1 Jr. Rebel Gardner; 6-1
Sr. Sadat Banks; 5-6 Jr. Trey Wilson; 6-2 Sr. Lucas Owens.
GAME: Queen City has had its share of struggles lately in
this league but last year was quite an inexperienced club
with only one senior on the roster.
REDWATER DRAGONS—Coach: Scooter Cassler. 2010-11:
2-12 (district).
NAMES: 6-3 Sr. Kolby Lee; 5-9 Sr. Dorian Hankins; 5-9 Sr.
Landon Poore; 5-8 Jr. Jared Bristow.
GAME: Redwater will field a more experienced team this
year that will hopefully translate into more victories.
DISTRICT 18-2A
EDGEWOOD BULLDOGS—Coach: Jay Jameson (470-137).
2010-11: 19-15/11-3.
NAMES: 5-10 Sr. Josh Sharff, 8 ppg., 5 apg., 4 spg.; 6-6 Sr.
Trey Jameson, 12 ppg., 8 rpg., 2 spg.; 6-0 Jr. Kaven DeLoach,
11 ppg., 4 apg., 3 spg.; 6-3 Soph. Tyler Germany, 7 ppg., 4
rpg., 2 spg.; 6-0 Jr. Jacob Sharff, 6 ppg., 2 rpg., 2 spg.; 6-2 Jr.
Eugene Dillard, 5 ppg., 4 rpg., 2 spg.
GAME: Edgewood advanced to bi-district against LindenKildare and should again be the class of the league. Watch
for freshman of the year Germany to continue rising with
help from first team all-district Jameson and DeLoach and
second teamer Sharff.
GRAND SALINE INDIANS—Coach: Kenny Phelps. 2010-11:
27-8/12-2.
NAMES: 6-3 Sr. Jordan Tittle, 7 ppg.; 6-4 Sr. Lucas Akins, 14
ppg.; 5-11 Sr. Shayne Neal, 5 ppg.; 6-4 Jr. Dean Latta, 9 ppg.
GAME: Grand Saline advanced to the area round against
Daingerfield after winning its first district championship in
38 years. District MVP Taylor Phelps graduated, but team
returns four starters. Akins was offensive player of the year,
while Tittle and Latta were first team all-district and Neal
was on the second team. Defense held opponents under
40 points per game and the same attitude is needed this
year.
ALBA-GOLDEN PANTHERS—Coach: Billy Thomas. 2010-11:
20-10/7-7.
NAMES: Sr. Cameron Frazier; Sr. Philip Gobble.
GAME: Alba-Golden missed the playoffs after reaching the
previous year. Frazier notched first team all-district recognition while Gobble was no turkey himself in a second team
season.
COMO-PICKTON EAGLES—Coach: Joey Sims (101-86).
2010-11: 21-11/7-7.
NAMES: 6-0 Sr. Yoan Preciado, 5.6 ppg., 2.6 rpg., 1.5 spg.;
6-3 Jr. Corbin Flora, 9.8 ppg., 4.2 apg., 2.5 spg.; 6-3 Sr.
Trevor Cagle, 13.2 ppg., 8.4 rpg., 2.1 spg.; 5-10 Jr. Matthew
Sharp, 2.3 ppg., 2.4 rpg.; 6-1 Sr. Even Tellez, 2.5 ppg., 2.6
rpg.
GAME: Eagles look to build on the steps made last season
and to do that the team needs to fill the holes left by the
graduated seniors. Cagle was named district newcomer of
the year with some spectacular numbers while Flora was
on the second team all-district roster.
QUITMAN BULLDOGS—Coach: Dean Overcast.
NAMES: 5-11 Sr. McCawley Morrow; 6-0 Sr. Andre Thompson; 5-9 Sr. Joey Stovall; 6-1 Jr. Lindsey Foley; Jr. Jonathan
Haskett; 5-10 Jr. Jacob Hurley; 5-10 Sr. Jonathan Pruden;
Jr. Colby Finch.
GAME: Quitman should vie for a playoff spot with leaders
such as first team all-district Stovall and second teamer
Morrow.
WINNSBORO RED RAIDERS—Coach: Seth McAfee. 201011: 7-21/0-14.
NAMES: 6-2 Jr. Luke Tebbetts; 6-3 Jr. Colten Wood; 5-8 Jr.
Layne Jones; 6-2 Soph. Sheyan Thompson.
GAME: Underclassmen dominate the Winnsboro roster as
the team tries to shake off a difficult season.
MINEOLA YELLOWJACKETS—Coach: Ryan Steadman.
NAMES: 5-9 Sr. Eric Galvaz; 6-0 Sr. Trey Boyd; 6-1 Jr. Casey
Stubblefield; 5-10 Sr. Matt Shade; 6-2 Jr. Dac Shaw.
GAME: Mineola graduated five seniors and will lean on second team all-district Galvaz to step up even more.
LONE OAK BUFFALOES—Coach: Chris Hicks.
NAMES: 6-4 Sr. Trever Lasseter.
GAME: Lone Oak advanced to bi-district against New Boston. Buffaloes graduated a wealth of all-district talent including Andre Crow, Cooper Jones and Keaton Smith. Lasseter returns following a second team all-district showing
and is the team leader.
DISTRICT 19-2A
WHITE OAK ROUGHNECKS—Coach: Ron Boyett. 2010-11:
30-4/11-1.
NAMES: 5-10 Sr. Caleb Carr, 13.5 ppg., 2.5 spg.; 5-6 Jr.
Kris Anderson, 8.8 ppg., 5.1 apg., 3.3 spg.; 6-3 Sr. Jerred
Whisenhunt, 8.7 ppg., 6.2 rpg.; 6-6 Jr. Levi Yancy, 11.4 ppg.,
6.4 rpg.; 6-1 Sr. Ian Story.
GAME: White Oak advanced to the regional semifinals
against Crockett. Roughnecks return four starters and one
other letterman. If the Roughnecks can develop some
depth they should be very competitive within the region.
Carr is the returning district MVP and TABC all-region pick.
Yancy was all-East Texas and district newcomer of the year,
while Anderson was district defensive MVP. Also watch for
second team all-district Whisenhunt.
DAINGERFIELD TIGERS—Coach: Curtis Lewis. 2010-11: 174/11-1.
NAMES: 5-10 Jr. Darren Terry.
GAME: Daingerfield advanced to the regional quarterfinals
against Tatum. The Tigers took a big hit in graduation but
will still be a talented and formidable group behind first
team all-district Terry.
BIG SANDY HARMONY EAGLES—Coach: Brett Cloud. 201011: 15-15/5-7.
NAMES: 6-0 Sr. Charlie Moler; 5-8 Jr. Alan Peralta; 5-9 Sr.
Wesley Schoon; Jr. Reid Rendon; Sr. AJ Valdez; Sr. Seth Boling; Sr. Palmer Child; Sr. Kamron Ward; Jr. Lucas Askew.
GAME: Harmony missed the playoffs after reaching the
previous year and should have greater experience after
only graduating two seniors. Watch for co-newcomer of
the year Askew to continue stepping up along with second
team all-district stars Schoon, Peralta and Moler and honorable mention selections Rendon, Boling and Child.
HUGHES SPRINGS MUSTANGS—Coach: Ken Miller. 201011: 16-14/7-5.
NAMES: 5-11 Sr. Davunta Hatten.
GAME: Hughes Springs advanced to bi-district against Elysian Fields. Hatten returns following a first team all-district
season to lead the Mustangs.
ORE CITY REBELS—Coach: Josh Keith. 2010-11: 15-15/6-6.
NAMES: 6-0 Sr. Dalton Hildreth; 5-8 Sr. Martez Jimmerson;
6-1 Sr. Thomas Hart; 6-2 Sr. Kendrick Gilstrap; 6-3 Sr. Cody
Taylor; Soph. Keynon Whetstone.
GAME: Gilstrap chalked up second team all-district recognition while Hildreth and Whetstone were honorable mention recipients.
DIANA NEW DIANA EAGLES—Coach: David Schubert.
2010-11: 12-18/2-10.
NAMES: 5-8 Jr. Daniel Brown; 5-8 Jr. Caleb Garrett; 5-10 Jr.
Tyler Sobey; 5-10 Sr. Donovan McGuire; 5-10 Sr. Cody Wager; 5-9 Sr. Lane Duncan; 5-11 Jr. Edmond Jones.
GAME: Eagles only lost three seniors to graduation, but all
three were all-district selections. Look for honorable mention all-district Brown to assume more leadership this year.
GLADEWATER UNION GROVE LIONS—Coach: Quentin
Cates. 2010-11: 0-12 (district).
GAME: Two-time all-district selection Beau Davis has graduated and must be replaced.
DISTRICT 20-2A
JEFFERSON BULLDOGS—Coach: Brian Malone.
NAMES: Jr. David Police; Jr. Cordarryl Hale; Sr. Turahn
Mitchell; Sr. Windale Cooper; Jr. Shaun Figures.
GAME: Jefferson advanced to bi-district against Daingerfield. Police nabbed several suspects on the way to district
defensive MVP honors. Hale and Mitchell were first team
all-district while Cooper was on the second team and it figured that Figures would be honorable mention.
TATUM EAGLES—Coach: Brett Carr. 2010-11: 32-8/10-0.
NAMES: 6-3 Sr. Nathan Pickett, 8 ppg., 5 rpg.; 6-4 Sr. Daven
Reese; 6-0 Jr. Javolick Garrett; 6-2 Sr. Brandon Viesca; 6-0
Sr. Michael Orcutt; Klifton Willis; Casey Carr; Donovan Centers; Cole Hughes; Shaq Johnson; Jaylen Shans.
GAME: Tatum enjoyed a magical season that culminated
with a state final championship game in Austin. Eagles lost
most of that team to graduation and will depend on a JV
that was made up of a freshman class that has not lost a
district game in three years. Team will be very quick but
very small and should again be fun to watch. Pickett was
first team all-district while Reese was on the second team
and Garrett was honorable mention.
ELYSIAN FIELDS YELLOWJACKETS—Coach: Maynard Chapman. 2010-11: 6-4 (district).
NAMES:6-3 Jr. Isaiah Golden; Jr. Christian Smith; Sr. Chris
Ray; Jr. Don Deramus.
GAME: Elysian Fields advanced to the area round against
Mount Pleasant Chapel Hill and should again be in good
shape for this year. Watch for first team all-district Smith,
second teamer Golden and honorable mention picks Ray
and Deramus to lead the club.
HARLETON WILDCATS—Coach: Gabriel Gearheart.
NAMES: Sr. Jacob Holmes; Sr. Jabe Martin; Sr. Warren Roberts; Jr. Phoenix Young.
GAME: Wildcats return a number of talented players back
to the roster including second team all-district mates
Holmes, Martin and Roberts and honorable mention nod
Young.
WASKOM WILDCATS—Coach: Adam Wollam. 2010-11:
0-10 (district).
NAMES: Sr. Kylan Jackson; Sr. Caliel Luster.
GAME: Waskom missed the playoffs after reaching the previous year. This year’s team will have plenty of luster, or at
least honorable mention Caliel Luster who will team with
second team all-district Jackson.
JOAQUIN RAMS—Coach: Brian Gandy. 2010-11: 4-18/2-8.
NAMES: 5-10 Jr. Wyatt Hairgrove, 16 ppg., 3 spg.; 6-5 Sr.
Cody Runnels, 5 ppg., 5 rpg., 4 bpg.; 6-0 Soph. Gage Bel-
rose, 5 ppg., 6 rpg.
GAME: Rams lost three seniors, only one who played significant minutes. Team will have only three seniors this
coming season, so it is still a young squad. Hairgrove was
first team all-district while Belrose was on the honorable
mention list.
DISTRICT 21-2A
TROUP TIGERS—Coach: Brent Smith. 2010-11: 19-15/8-4.
NAMES: 6-2 Sr. Carson Clark, 24.3 ppg., 3.6 apg.; 6-1 Sr.
James Jiles, 9.2 ppg., 5.7 spg.; 6-1 Jr. Bradley Stewart, 8.5
ppg., 4.6 rpg.; 6-2 Jr. Wesley Thompson, 5 ppg., 6.1 rpg.;
6-2 Jr. Shaquille Rollins, 5.1 ppg., 5.8 rpg.
GAME: Troup advanced to bi-district against Woden and returns all five starters including all nine lettermen. Clark also
swished 108 three-pointers and was named district MVP.
Jiles and Stewart were first team all-district while Thompson and Rollins were on the second team. Tigers should be
a strong contender for the district championship.
FRANKSTON INDIANS—Coach: Robert Loper (758-412).
2010-11: 20-10/7-5.
NAMES: 6-0 Sr. Treston Coleman, 14 ppg., 5 rpg., 2.4 spg.;
6-4 Sr. Jordan Wilks, 10 ppg., 6 rpg.; 6-0 Jr. Corey Warren, 7
ppg., 3 rpg.; 5-11 Sr. Michael Warren, 3 ppg., 2 rpg.; 6-3 Jr.
Tye Griffin, 2 ppg., 2 rpg.
GAME: As always Coach Loper’s Indians should be competitive for a playoff spot with a nice blend of seniors and juniors leading the way. Coleman was first team all-Dogwood
Circle and first team all-district.
GLADEWATER
SABINE
CARDINALS—Coach:
Chris
Grotemat (60-56). 2010-11: 20-13/8-4.
NAMES: 6-1 Sr. Bridges Gibbs, 14 ppg., 4 rpg., 4.6 apg.; 6-1
Sr. Matthew Ryan, 8 ppg., 5 rpg.; 6-1 Sr. Dillon McClendon,
7 ppg.; 5-7 Jr. Ashley Dukes, 3 ppg., 2.1 apg.
GAME: Sabine advanced to bi-district against Woodville.
Cardinals return a strong nucleus with four starters led by
combo guard and district newcomer of the year Gibbs. The
rotation and depth beyond the returning players, however,
is an issue. Guard play could potentially be a strong point
but team will be undersized and lack a true post presence.
Ryan was first team all-district while Dukes was on the second team.
ARP TIGERS—Coach: Brian Keith (416-185). 2010-11: 2211/11-1.
NAMES: 6-0 Jr. Michael Roberson; 5-8 Jr. Mike Potts; 6-3 Jr.
Sam Stroupe; 5-10 Jr. Brody Pless.
GAME: Arp advanced to the area round against Kountze.
Tigers graduated all but one player from last year, and that
is defensive player of the year Roberson. Still, the team
has captured seven consecutive district titles and looks to
make it eight.
ELKHART ELKS—Coach: Ryan Blackmon.
NAMES: 6-0 Sr. Jared Hamm; 5-8 Sr. Tevin White; 5-7 Sr.
Cam Reeves; 6-2 Sr. John Ballard; 6-0 Jr. Jacob Cheatham,
11 ppg.; 6-0 Soph. Jeffrey Wilson, 8.4 ppg., 3.4 apg.; 5-6 Jr.
Cole Bridges, 8.3 ppg.
GAME: Bridges was named to the all-East Texas honorable
mention team as well as second team all-Dogwood Circle,
where he was joined by Cheatham and Wilson. Cheatham
was first team all-district while Wilson was on the second
team.
NEW LONDON WEST RUSK RAIDERS—Coach: Jeremy
Thomas.
GAME: West Rusk missed the playoffs after advancing the
previous year and graduated some key players along the
way who must be replaced.
WINONA WILDCATS—Coach: Kevin Jackson.
GAME: Winona graduated a pair of all-district talents in
Chris Gordon and Kendall Moore who must be replaced.
DISTRICT 22-2A
NACOGDOCHES CENTRAL HEIGHTS BLUE DEVILS—Coach:
Kevin Herron. 2010-11: 31-7/10-2.
NAMES: 5-11 Sr. Brandon Simon; 5-11 Sr. Weston Crawford;
6-5 Sr. Jacob Hightower; 6-3 Sr. Cash Hamilton; 6-1 Sr. Brandon Johnson; Sr. Austin Shoemaker; Sr. Dustin Shoemaker.
GAME: Central Heights advanced to the area round against
New Waverly. Blue Devils return seven players who all
started at some point last season. With the addition of a
few younger guys from the JV this should be another solid
group. Simon was first team all-district while Hamilton,
Hightower and Johnson were on the second team.
WOODVILLE EAGLES—Coach: Reggie Williams. 2010-11:
26-8/10-3.
2A
NAMES: 5-10 Jr. Dominique Lockhart; 6-0 Jr. Devonte
Becks; 6-3 Jr. Allen Lee; 6-3 Jr. Marcus Harrison; 6-0 Sr. Nathan Castillo.
GAME: Woodville advanced to the area round against
Crockett. Watch for first team all-district Harrison to lead
another playoff charge.
WODEN EAGLES—Coach: Jerry Meador. 2010-11: 24-11/8-4.
NAMES: Sr. Tyler Simpson; Sr. Joe Stone; Jr. Wade Griffin.
GAME: Woden advanced to the area round against Winnie
East Chambers. Eagles will look at replacing five graduating
seniors but should still be in the playoff chase. Griffin was
first team all-district while Simpson and Stone were on the
second team.
SAN AUGUSTINE WOLVES—Coach: Tory Barnes.
NAMES: 5-8 Jr. Bobby Tanner; Jarvis Smith.
GAME: San Augustine missed the playoffs after advancing
the previous year. Expect newcomer of the year Smith to
have a greater impact.
NEWTON EAGLES—Coach: Bernard Brock. 2010-11:
8-14/5-7.
NAMES: 6-1 Sr. Brenton Spikes; 5-11 Jr. Dale Dean; 6-0
Sr. Keeyan Seastrunk; 6-0 Soph. Kevin Shorter; 6-2 Soph.
Keyaun Seastrunk; 5-10 Soph. Anthony Hadnot; 5-9 Soph.
Carlton Meyers; 5-9 Soph. Troy Pegues; 5-10 Soph. Chase
Maddox.
GAME: Newton missed the playoffs after advancing the
previous year and graduated a pair of all-district seniors
who must be replaced in Deon Seastrunk and Bryan Foster.
CORRIGAN-CAMDEN BULLDOGS—Coach: Jason Purke.
NAMES: 5-8 Sr. Patrick Parker; 5-8 Sr. Horace Kendrick; 6-0
Sr. Charlie Cooper; 6-4 Sr. Colbie McClendon; 6-1 Sr. Derrick
Petty; 6-0 Sr. Akeem Berry; 6-4 Jr. Jacob Courtney.
GAME: The Bulldogs just missed the playoffs after reaching
the previous two years. This team returns talent with first
team all-district McClendon leading the way.
HEMPHILL HORNETS—Coach: Eddie Henson.
NAMES: Soph. Cade Procell.
GAME: Hornets need to find some more sting in order to
move up in a tough league.
DISTRICT 23-2A
NEW WAVERLY BULLDOGS—Coach: Theo Bogney. 201011: 25-11/10-2.
NAMES: 6-6 Sr. Jonathon Reece, 13 ppg., 7 rpg.; 6-3 Sr. Isaiah Gilliam, 15 ppg., 6 rpg.; 6-4 Sr. Wes Wagner, 9 ppg., 4
rpg.; 5-10 Jr. Josh Durisseau, 13 ppg., 4 apg.; 6-1 Jr. Tyler
Abramski, 6 ppg.
GAME: New Waverly advanced to the regional semifinals
against Tatum and greets a new coaching staff. This year’s
team will be long and very solid on offense and defense.
Gilliam was the defensive MVP while Reece and Durisseau
were first team all-district. Wagner and Abramski placed
on the second team. Four starters return off a solid team
expecting another long playoff run.
CROCKETT BULLDOGS—Coach: David Drafahl. 2010-11:
30-5/12-0.
NAMES: 6-2 Sr. Dominique Wheeler; 5-10 Sr. A.D. Smith;
6-3 Jr. X’avior Berry.
GAME: Crockett advanced to the regional final against Tatum. Bulldogs will again field a quick and athletic team that
will also again be waging some intense district battles with
New Waverly. Smith and Wheeler bring back first team alldistrict honors.
TRINITY TIGERS—Coach: Luke Bendick (20-14). 2010-11:
20-14/7-5.
NAMES: 5-10 Sr. Jacoby Mitchell, 7.2 ppg., 6.1 rpg., 3.9
apg., 3.4 spg.; 6-3 Jr. Steve Alexander, 6.2 ppg., 4.5 rpg., 1.2
spg., 1 bpg.; 6-1 Sr. Kirby Brooks, 4.2 ppg., 5.2 rpg.; 5-7 Jr.
Davion Oliphant, 6.6 ppg., 3.3 rpg., 2.8 apg., 1.9 spg.; 6-5 Jr.
Holden Currie, 1.5 ppg., 2 rpg., 1 bpg., 1 spg.
GAME: Trinity advanced to bi-district against Kountze, a
game the 30-plus point underdogs lost, 71-67. It will be difficult replacing the almost 20 points and seven rebounds a
game of graduated Larry Simmons, but Trinity has the experience and determination to take the next step as a program. Team must close the skill gap amongst themselves
and the elite teams in the area to become a perennially
feared program. Oliphant was newcomer of the year while
Mitchell was first team all-district.
ONALASKA WILDCATS—Coach: Mike Day. 2010-11: 1815/6-6.
NAMES: 6-1 Jr. Tyler Day; 6-2 Sr. Jon George; 6-7 Sr. Brad
Bendix; 6-2 Jr. Matt Taylor; 5-3 Jr. Chris Speaks; 5-7 Soph.
Andy Taylor; 5-8 Sr. Travis Williford; 5-8 Sr. Grant Richey;
5-10 Jr. Ricky Adkison; 5-10 Sr. Anthony Baker; 6-1 Jr. Gar-
rett Butler.
GAME: Only three seniors graduate from a roster that returns offensive MVP Day. Help will come from first team
all-district George.
CENTERVILLE TIGERS—Coach: Kyle Hardee. 2010-11:
8-11/5-7.
GAME: Centerville missed the playoffs after advancing to
the regional quarterfinals the previous year. Team’s outlook is not exactly sunny following the graduation of first
team all-district Johnny Cloud.
ANDERSON-SHIRO OWLS—Coach: Kully Hoffpauir. 201011: 3-20/2-10.
NAMES: 6-0 Sr. Gerald Fernandez; 6-2 Sr. Mason Jones.
GAME: Owls will need to replace the production of graduated all-district luminary Adam Dobyanski.
GROVETON INDIANS—Coach: Jacob Massey. 2010-11:
0-16/0-12.
GAME: It has been an uphill climb for Groveton, which has
finished winless in district the past three years.
DISTRICT 24-2A
KOUNTZE LIONS—Coach: Duane Joubert. 2010-11: 288/10-2.
NAMES: 5-8 Jr. Mize Powell; 5-9 Sr. Laramie Linn; 5-11 Sr.
Johnathan Warren; 6-1 Sr. Derrick Puckitt; 5-9 Sr. Jaylon
Davis; 5-10 Jr. Keithan Haynes; 6-1 Jr. Marcus Williams; 6-0
Soph. Donte McMahon; 6-1 Soph. Javonte Powell.
GAME: Kountze advanced to the regional quarterfinals
against Crockett and will again be one of the toughest
teams in the region with a strong cast returning to the
roster.
WINNIE EAST CHAMBERS BUCCANEERS—Coach: Kenny
Hoffpauir. 2010-11: 26-8/11-1.
NAMES: 6-1 Sr. Xavier Broussard; 6-0 Sr. Kirby Johnson; 5-8
Sr. Hayden Touchet; 5-9 Sr. Kaleb LaVergne; 5-8 Jr. Glenn
Roberts.
GAME: East Chambers advanced to the regional quarterfinals against New Waverly. Coach Hoffpauir is new to the
team and interestingly his daughter, Shera Starnes, coaches the girls’ team.
ANAHUAC PANTHERS—Coach: Ben West. 2010-11: 1617/9-3.
NAMES: Sr. Justin Albritton.
GAME: Anahuac advanced to bi-district against New Waverly and will likely be amongst the top district teams once
again.
HARDIN HORNETS—Coach: Ronald Scott. 2010-11: 9-21/6-6.
GAME: Hardin posted its second consecutive 6-6 record
in league play but will need to replace the graduated
Marques James, among others.
BUNA COUGARS—Coach: Bryan Whitmire. 2010-11:
8-20/3-9.
GAME: Buna must replace the talents of graduated Scott
Edwards in order to compete.
DEWEYVILLE PIRATES—Coach: Brad Haeggquist. 2010-11:
8-23/2-10.
GAME: Pirates will likely be looking up at the water surface
in this district.
WARREN WARRIORS—Coach: Jim Lewis. 2010-11: 6-19/1-11.
GAME: The Warriors will need to be gallant and brave several storms before moving up too far in this district.
DISTRICT 25-2A
DANBURY PANTHERS—Coach: Tim Ender (106-59). 201011: 16-14/10-4.
NAMES: 6-0 Jr. Emmitt Foyt, 15 ppg.; 6-3 Jr. Mitchell Zimmerle, 14 ppg., 10 rpg.; 6-4 Jr. Daniel Stolte, 4 ppg.; 6-1 Jr.
Brannon Larson, 6 ppg.; 6-3 Jr. Marcus Justice.
GAME: Danbury advanced to bi-district against Van Vleck.
Foyt was district newcomer of the year for a team that was
young and still managed to make the playoffs. Bigger things
are expected this year with all the kids being juniors. Zimmerle was named defensive player of the year while Foyt
was co-newcomer of the year. Stolte placed on the second
team list while Larson was honorable mention. HITCHCOCK
BULLDOGS—Coach: Steve Adamson (190-136). 2010-11:
20-14/12-2.
NAMES: 5-7 Sr. Frank Garner.
GAME: Hitchcock advanced to bi-district against Boling and
will turn to second team all-district Garner to lead a Bulldog squad that took a good graduation hit.
HOUSTON YES COLLEGE PREP SOUTHEAST WIZARDS—
Coach: Christopher Stickney. 2010-11: 19-7/14-1.
NAMES: 5-9 Jr. Rafael Trevino; 5-7 Sr. Gilbert Moreno; 6-1
Sr. Chris Rodriguez; 6-4 Sr. Richard Martinez; 5-8 Sr. David
Ruiz; 6-2 Sr. Eric Carmona.
GAME: YES Prep Southeast advanced to the area round
against Hempstead, the school’s third consecutive trip to
the second round of the playoffs. District MVP Mark Perez
has graduated as well as a trio of first team all-district talents. Carmona and Trevino placed on the second team and
will lead a young Wizards squad.
HOUSTON YES PREP SOUTHWEST MAVERICKS—Coach:
Rustin Rawlings. 2010-11: 11-12/7-6.
NAMES: 5-10 Sr. Willis Sanders; 6-0 Sr. Irvin McCarther; 5-7
Soph. Otu Etuk; 5-7 Soph. Enrique Sierra; 5-7 Sr. Udeme
Okon; 5-10 Sr. Samuel Iredia; 5-9 Jr. Joel Henry; 6-1 Jr. Alex
Oyedeji.
GAME: YES Prep Southwest missed the playoffs after reaching the previous year. Sierra was named co-newcomer of
the year to lead a team that again has playoff aspirations.
Help comes from second team all-district Sanders.
HOUSTON HARMONY SCIENCE ACADEMY TIGERS—Coach:
David Dawson.
GAME: Harmony Science Academy could be on the fringe
of the playoff race this year.
HOUSTON YES PREP NORTH CENTRAL TRAILBLAZERS—
Coach: Justin Long.
NAMES: 6-1 Sr. Victor Garza; 5-8 Jr. Rufino Romero.
GAME: Garza excelled during a first team all-district run
and is the leader of the team.
KATY NELMS CHARTER EAGLES—Coach: Vicente Fuentez.
GAME: The Eagles have always competed hard and will
continue to do so with aspirations of climbing up in the
district race.
HOUSTON YES PREP EAST END EXPLORERS—Coach: Ryan
Sandberg.
GAME: Last year was the first in varsity action for East End,
a team that this year could end up on the south end of the
standings.
DISTRICT 26-2A
VAN VLECK LEOPARDS—Coach: Joseph Davis. 2010-11: 1815/7-3.
NAMES: 6-6 Jr. Kalvin Singletary; 5-10 Jr. Orrin King; 6-2 Sr.
Shefford Williams; 6-11 Jr. Anthony Young; 6-0 Jr. De’drion
Dennard; 6-0 Jr. Marcus Brown; 6-1 Soph. Walker Dowell.
GAME: Van Vleck advanced to the area round against Jarrell and is expected to be the class of the district behind
second team all-district Singletary and others. This is a tall
Class 2A team paced by 6-11 Young.
VANDERBILT INDUSTRIAL COBRAS—Coach: Rusty Roe
(202-129). 2010-11: 30-7/10-0.
NAMES: 6-1 Sr. Alan Fellers; 5-11 Sr. Ethan Woolsey; 6-0 Sr.
Bryce Pruitt; 6-0 Sr. Christian Fowler; 6-2 Sr. Johnny Tseng.
GAME: Industrial advanced to the area round against Cameron Yoe. Six players have been on the varsity for the past
two years, and all of them have started at least 10 games
those two years. Cobras have enjoyed five consecutive
playoffs and five consecutive 20-plus win seasons. Twoyear starters Fellers and Tseng will lead the way.
EDNA COWBOYS—Coach: Bill Williams. 2010-11: 15-16/55.
NAMES: 6-4 Sr. Darius Callies; 6-2 Sr. Trey Young; 6-3 Sr.
Anthony Stevens; 5-10 Jr. DeRoderick Jones; 6-2 Jr. Dennis
Johnson.
GAME: Cowboys return six players with varsity experience,
paced by second team all-district Callies.
BOLING BULLDOGS—Coach: Bobby Cash (68-53). 2010-11:
11-16/6-4.
NAMES: 5-8 Sr. Bobby Llanas, 2 ppg., 2 spg.; 6-3 Jr. Trevor
Grissom, 10 ppg., 4 rpg.; 5-9 Sr. Caleb Henson, 2 ppg., 5
apg., 4 spg.; 5-8 Sr. Delfino Ramirez, 3 ppg., 2 apg.; 5-9 Jr.
Zac Hession, 2 spg.
GAME: Boling advanced to the area round against Hallettsville. Bulldogs are losing 90 percent of their scoring but the
defense should be solid. Team expects big things from big
man Grissom, who turned it on at district time last year.
Top defenders Llannas and Henson are also back.
EL MATON TIDEHAVEN TIGERS—Coach: Scott Barrett.
2010-11: 11-16/2-8.
NAMES: 6-3 Sr. Aaron Fisher; 5-10 Jr. Kevin Brown; 5-9 5-8
Sr. Robert Cruz; 5-8 Sr. Jimmy Leatherwood; 6-0 Jr. Beau
Talley; Soph. Jaron Johnson; 6-0 Sr. Andre Ortiz.
GAME: Fisher was voted first team all-district while Brown
was on the second team for a club that should see improvement this year.
ond team all-district selection.
DISTRICT 28-2A
Aaron Burns
Jarrell
Morgan Cooper
Jarrell
Landon Ledbetter
Jarrell
BLOOMINGTON BOBCATS—Coach: Brad Martin. 2010-11:
5-22/1-9.
NAMES: 6-4 Jr. Jacob Ellis; 5-9 Sr. Andres Castro; 5-7 Sr. Isabel Baladez.
GAME: Bloomington returns quality in Ellis, Castro and
Baladez and will need them and others to perform at an
exceptional level to rise in this league.
DISTRICT 27-2A
JARRELL COUGARS—Coach: Drew Sumner (382-237).
2010-11: 31-7/13-1.
NAMES: 6-4 Sr. Aaron Burns, 8 ppg., 4 rpg., 2 bpg.; 6-3 Jr.
Landon Ledbetter, 11 ppg., 5 rpg.; 6-5 Jr. Morgan Cooper,
11 ppg., 7 rpg., 3 apg., 2 spg.; 5-10 Sr. Nate Sumner, 3 ppg.,
3 apg., 3 spg.; James Klepac.
GAME: Jarrell advanced to the regional semifinals against
San Antonio Cole. Cougars are a young team that has the
makings for another successful season despite the loss of
some key players to graduation. Success will depend on
the team’s willingness to play defense, rebound and come
together as a team and make personal sacrifices for the ultimate goal of post-season play. Cooper was co-offensive
MVP while Sumner was co-defensive MVP and Ledbetter co-newcomer of the year. Burns added first team alldistrict recognition while Klepac was honorable mention
all-district.
CAMERON YOE YOEMEN—Coach: Tommy Brashear (8361). 2010-11: 16-6/11-4.
NAMES: 6-3 Jr. Edgar Luna; 6-0 Sr. Decrick Westbrook; 6-4
Sr. Blake Vanier; 6-1 Sr. Lorenzo Anderson; 5-10 Sr. Juan
Casillas; Savon Wooten; Jason Kopriva; Jalen White; Bryan
Freeman.
GAME: Yoe advanced to the regional quarterfinals against
Hallettsville. Team must replace eight seniors including allstate selection Zach Brashear. There will be good leadership but the varsity experience is lacking. Westbrook was
first team all-district while Luna was second team.
LITTLE RIVER ACADEMY BUMBLEBEES—Coach: Ed Glendening. 2010-11: 22-12/10-4.
NAMES: Jr. Grant Glendenning.
GAME: Academy advanced to bi-district against Hempstead and has a budding star in co-newcomer of the year
Glendening.
THORNDALE BULLDOGS—Coach: Doug Franklin (54-35).
2010-11: 20-7/10-4.
NAMES: 6-2 Sr. Dillon Irwin; 6-0 Sr. Tanner Thomas; 5-11 Jr.
Aaron Lawrence.
GAME: Bulldogs return only two players and will need a
lot of help from a one-loss JV to step up and prove they
are ready for varsity play. Look for second team all-district
Irwin to step up his senior season.
LAGO VISTA VIKINGS—Coach: Dan Boatright. 2010-11: 119/7-7.
NAMES: 6-0 Sr. Garrett Swann; 6-3 Sr. Dylan Edwards; 6-0
Sr. Dylan Haines; Soph. Grayson Williams; 5-9 Sr. Russell
Bleeker; 6-2 Sr. Logan Standiford; 6-5 Jr. Dee Ballard.
GAME: After a second team all-district season, Garrett has
one more year on the roster before his Swann song. Edwards brought in honorable mention all-district for good
measure.
LEXINGTON EAGLES—Coach: Charlie Tucker. 2010-11: 2-12
(district).
NAMES: 5-10 Sr. Josh Murray; 5-6 Jr. Jason Washington;
5-10 Soph. Eriq Mitchell.
GAME: Lexington missed the playoffs after reaching the
regional quarterfinals the previous year. Washington and
Mitchell nabbed second team all-district praise.
ROGERS EAGLES—Coach: Russell Dolgener. 2010-11: 1118/2-12.
NAMES: Sr. Zach Fisher.
GAME: Fisher reeled in a second team all-district catch.
FLORENCE BUFFALOES—Coach: Danny Wood. 2010-11:
10-19/2-12.
NAMES: 5-9 Sr. Ben Futrell; 5-8 Sr. Lupe Acevedo.
GAME: Futrell kept the season from being futile with a sec-
HALLETTSVILLE BRAHMAS—Coach: Steven Davis. 2010-11:
33-5/12-0.
NAMES: 6-3 Sr. Trevor McGee, 10 ppg., 7 rpg.; 6-4 Sr. Anthony Vesely; 6-4 Jr. Tate Bludau; 6-2 Sr. Logan Herrington.
GAME: Hallettsville finished an incredible three-year run
with a state semifinal showing against eventual champion
Idalou. Coach Rich Dozier has moved on but a solid team
returns thanks to a JV and freshman team that both won
district titles. Watch for first team all-district McGee to lead
the Brahmas.
HEMPSTEAD BOBCATS—Coach: Bobby Spain. 2010-11: 287/9-3.
NAMES: 5-10 Sr. Ronnie Jones, 3 ppg., 2 rpg.; 5-10 Soph.
DeMario Perez; 5-10 Sr. DeVonta Curtis; 6-0 Sr. Joseph
Rosemond; 6-1 Soph. Deondre Lee.
GAME: Hempstead advanced to the regional quarterfinals
against Jarrell. Bobcats return only one player and lost
eight to graduation and three juniors who will not return
in order to concentrate on baseball. Team will be small, inexperienced and thin, but also fast, will play hard and get
after it. This is a good group of kids to rebuild with and a
couple of players from the JV that provide back-up help.
SCHULENBURG SHORTHORNS—Coach: Richard Hoogendoorn (602-382). 2010-11: 11-18-1/6-6.
NAMES: 6-3 Jr. Wade Dillenbeck; 6-2 Sr. Ryan Havrda; 6-2 Jr.
Hayden Besetzny; 5-10 Sr. Jordan Taylor; 6-0 Soph. Wesley
Kutac; 5-10 Sr. Troy Bohac; 6-0 Soph. Jeff Lara.
GAME: Schulenburg missed the playoffs after advancing
the previous year. Shorthorns should return to the playoff
chase behind newcomer of the year Besetzny, first team
all-district Havrda and second teamer Dillenbeck.
WEIMAR WILDCATS—Coach: Mike Martinez. 2010-11: 1310/7-5.
NAMES: 5-10 Sr. Eric Guerrero; 5-11 Sr. B.J. Jones.
GAME: Weimar advanced to bi-district against Cameron
Yoe. Jones grabbed second team all-district recognition
and will lead the Wildcats.
WALLIS BRAZOS COUGARS—Coach: Patrick Oliver. 201011: 6-17/3-9.
NAMES: 5-10 Sr. Cade Davis; 5-9 Sr. Cody Phillips; 5-9 Sr. B.J.
Alford; 6-2 Jr. Jordan Minter; 6-5 Sr. Devonte Dixon; 5-11 Sr.
Stratton Coleman; 6-7 Jr. Alan Zapalac.
GAME: The Cougars will field a much improved team and
one that is expected to contend for the playoffs despite the
loss of graduated all-district star Mark Fernandez. Only two
seniors are gone from the roster and the returning talent is
solid. There is good height with Dixon and Zapalac.
EAST BERNARD BRAHMAS—Coach: Shannon Taylor. 201011: 8-19/2-10.
NAMES: Sr. Aaron Francis; 5-11 Jr. Ty Slanina; Sr. Jessie Lopez; Jr. Victor Pettit; Soph. Derrick Rucka; Soph. Justin McGuire; Soph. Cole Koeppen; Soph. Joc Richardson; Sr. Eric
Pribyl; Soph. Trevor Long; Sr. Quinton Farris.
GAME: Francis is a very capable leader following a first
team all-district season. Brahmas will be much more experienced as the team graduated only one senior from the
roster.
ALTAIR RICE CONSOLIDATED RAIDERS—Coach: Bobby Lantelme (217-167). 2010-11: 8-18/3-9.
NAMES: 5-6 Jr. Everitt Grounds, 4.5 ppg., 2.3 rpg., 1 apg., 2
spg.; 5-7 Sr. David Michalak, 3.4 ppg., 1.2 rpg.; 5-11 Sr. Sean
Torres, 1.2 ppg., 1.6 rpg.; 5-10 Jr. James Garner, 2 ppg., 1.4
rpg.
GAME: Raiders will call on help from a JV that finished third
behind Hallettsville and Hempstead and look for those
players to make the move up to the varsity level and fight
for a playoff spot.
DISTRICT 29-2A
SAN ANTONIO COLE COUGARS—Coach: Herb More (515200). 2010-11: 34-4/11-1.
NAMES: 6-2 Sr. Ronnel Jordan; 5-8 Sr. Bryce King; 6-3 Sr. Kris
McCrary; Sr. Tyreese Davis.
GAME: Cole advanced to the regional final against Hallettsville for the second consecutive season. Look for the
Cougars to again be a regional heavyweight with special
attention on Jordan, a dynamic playmaker and Super Team
and district MVP selection. Help arrives from second team
all-district performers Davis and King.
MARION BULLDOGS—Coach: Jon Allen. 2010-11: 23-11/7-5.
NAMES: Sr. Derek Pierce; Jr. Scotty Brown; Sr. Doug Giles.
GAMES: Marion advanced to the regional quarterfinals
against district rival San Antonio Cole. The Bulldogs will
again be vying for a district crown behind co-newcomer
of the year Brown, first team all-district Pierce and second
teamer Giles.
STOCKDALE BRAHMAS—Coach: Cory Horne (22-10). 201011: 22-10/6-6.
NAMES: 5-10 Jr. Josh Vela; 6-3 Sr. Colton West, 14 ppg., 10
rpg.; 5-11 Sr. Trevor Baumann, 12 ppg., 4 rpg., 5 apg.; 6-1
Sr. Caleb Sanchez, 7 rpg.; 5-11 Sr. Cody Hastings, 15 ppg.
GAME: All five starters return to a team that increased its
win total by 13 games in Coach Horne’s first season. Hastings and West were first team all-district talents while Baumann was on the second team.
UNIVERSAL CITY RANDOLPH RO-HAWKS—Coach: Tim
Gendron (313-114). 2010-11: 20-10/9-3.
NAMES: 5-11 Jr. Gage Belyeu, 4 ppg.; 6-0 Sr. Dominique
Williams, 12 ppg., 5 apg., 2 spg.; 6-0 Sr. O.J. Jackson, 4 ppg.,
4 rpg.
GAME: Randolph advanced to the area round against Santa
Rosa. Ro-Hawks do not have much experience returning
compared with the rest of the district. Team will also lack
size and depth, but playoff tradition is important at the
school and the returning players will fight hard to keep up
the tradition. Williams was first team all-district.
NIXON-SMILEY MUSTANGS—Coach: Carlton McKinney.
2010-11: 14-13/4-8.
NAMES: 6-4 Jr. Seth Barrow; 6-3 Sr. Jaime Moreno; 5-11 Sr.
Robert Mejia; 5-10 Sr. Damian Perez; 5-8 Sr. Ian Bryan; 5-9
Jr. Rudy Acevedo; 5-8 Sr. David Hernandez; 5-6 Jr. Matthew
Finch; 5-7 Jr. Victor Coronado; 5-8 Soph. Jared Van Auken.
GAMES: This is a team that did not make the playoffs but
will be returning serious talent to make a push this year.
Watch for district co-newcomer of the year Barrow, first
team all-district Moreno and second team performer Mejia. All players are back on the varsity roster.
LULING EAGLES—Coach: Clint Anderson. 2010-11: 1515/5-7.
NAMES: 5-10 Sr. Byron Martin; Sr. Billy Medford; 5-10 Sr.
Billy Martin; 6-0 Sr. Darion Sayles; 6-3 Jr. Ryan Larison.
GAME: Martin secured first team all-district recognition
while Medford was on the second team. Both give the
Eagles a good chance to advance up the district standings.
SAN ANTONIO BROOKS ACADEMY OF SCIENCE & ENGINEERING—Coach: Chris Gamboa. 2010-11: 1-22/0-12.
NAMES: 6-0 Soph. Devanta Maddox; 5-10 Sr. Americo Del
Fierro; 5-5 Jr. Michael Hernandez; 5-5 Jr. Daniel Mendiola;
5-9 Soph. William Blohm; 5-5 Jr. Damien Mendiola; 5-9
Soph. Adam Chavez; 5-11 Sr. Alex Jimenez; 5-9 Jr. Nathan
Carrizales; 5-7 Sr. Devinn McClain; 5-10 Jr. Gilbert Rendon.
GAME: Maddox was a bright spot for Brooks Academy following a second team all-district year. Team graduated only
one senior from the roster.
DISTRICT 30-2A
KARNES CITY BADGERS—Coach: Sean Armstrong (100-69).
2010-11: 30-6/13-1.
NAMES: 6-6 Sr. Brady Braun, 10.4 ppg., 10.1 rpg.; 5-6 Sr.
Kevon Shelton, 2.3 ppg., 1 apg.; 5-10 Sr. D.C. Williams, 2.5
ppg.; 6-0 Jr. Devontry Forth; 5-8 Jr. Kenneth Glenn; Cody
Martinez; Steven Starnes.
GAME: Karnes City advanced to bi-district against Marion.
Badgers will be young and aggressive and get help from
district-winning JV and freshman teams. Team will play
extremely hard and will have good size inside as well as
athletic guards. Last year JV won district for the first time in
10 years and varsity was co-district champ for the first time
in 12 years, so a tradition has started for a team looking
for its fourth consecutive playoff beth. First team all-district
Braun will be a force inside and will continue to average
a double-double. Williams and Shelton step into starting
roles as seniors.
POTH PIRATES—Coach: Fred Radske (115-40). 2010-11:
22-11/14-1.
NAMES: 6-2 Sr. Tyler Kallies; 6-2 Sr. Aaron Friesenhahn; 6-1
Sr. Tony Cantu; 6-1 Sr. Oscar Ramon; 5-7 Jr. Jacob Caloss;
5-10 Jr. Dillon Zaiontz; 6-0 Jr. Seth Dunn; 5-7 Jr. Phillip Garza; 6-4 Soph. Jerek Hosek; 5-6 Soph. Spencer Flieller.
GAME: Poth advanced to the regional quarterfinals against
Santa Rosa. Pirates lose their first five players from a district titlist team. Three seniors and one junior return from
last year. Poth will have to look from every area of the
game to rebuild the team, but this squad should never be
counted out. Kids have been district champs at some point
in their careers. Caloss and Ramon were second team all-
2A
district talents.
JOURDANTON INDIANS—Coach: Josh Wadsworth. 201011: 7-17/6-8.
NAMES: 5-11 Sr. Colton Hurt; 5-11 Sr. Kenneth Huschke;
5-10 Sr. Daniel Oliva; 6-0 Sr. Raul Elizondo; Sr. Aaron Lopez;
Jr. Preston Weden; Jr. Brandon Pacheco.
GAME: Jourdanton missed the playoffs after reaching the
area round the previous year. Expect this team to be battling again for the post-season behind first team all-district
Elizondo and second teamer Oliva.
COTULLA COWBOYS—Coach: Paul Ybarra III. 2010-11:
8-14/5-9.
NAMES: 6-1 Sr. Hector Barraza; 6-0 Sr. Eric Salazar; Sr. Victor Alvarez.
GAME: Cotulla is another team that missed out on the
playoffs after going the previous year. Barraza was honored
with a first team all-district selection and will lead the Cowboys with help from second teamer Alvarez.
GEORGE WEST LONGHORNS—Coach: Gary Cunningham.
2010-11: 8-18/3-11.
NAMES: 5-5 Sr. Colton Guerrero; 6-3 Sr. Ashton Pierce; 6-1
Jr. Derek Cantu; 6-2 Jr. Jesse Haros.
GAME: The Longhorns return some legitimate talent that
should have them fighting for a playoff spot. Watch for first
team all-district Cantu to have a big impact.
DILLEY WOLVES—Coach: Frank Reyes. 2010-11: 19-10/9-5.
NAMES: 5-7 Jr. Ryan Autrey; Jr. Orlando Bernal.
GAME: Dilley advanced to bi-district against Universal City
Randolph. Bernal reaped newcomer of the year honors for
the Wolves while Autrey was selected first team all-district.
NATALIA MUSTANGS—Coach: Alex Nava. 2010-11: 9-21/7-7.
NAMES: Jr. Eric DeLaRosa; Jr. Bert Villarreal.
GAME: One of the holes to fill for Natalia is replacing graduated all-district performer Jacob Leal. Expect second team
all-district mates DeLaRosa and Villarreal to both step up.
THREE RIVERS BULLDOGS—Coach: Johnny Herrera. 201011: 0-26/0-14.
NAMES: 5-9 Sr. Garrett Wieding; 5-8 Sr. Troy Chowns.
GAME: Bulldogs are tasked with finding replacements for
graduated all-district performers Larry Hatten and Bradley
Bellows.
DISTRICT 31-2A
SAN DIEGO VAQUEROS—Coach: Carlos H. Trevino (289147). 2010-11: 23-9/12-2.
NAMES: 5-6 Sr. Adriel Casas; 5-4 Sr. Joe Gallegos; 5-10 Sr.
Adriel Elizondo; 5-5 Sr. Ramon Maldonado; 5-9 Sr. Matt
Saenz.
GAME: San Diego advanced to the area round against
Marion. Vaqueros are again the district favorite but must
replace graduated co-district MVP Abel Perez along with
eight other seniors. Gallegos is coming of a defensive MVP
season while Casas was first team all-district.
SKIDMORE-TYNAN BOBCATS—Coach: Adam Wollam.
2010-11: 15-13/8-6.
NAMES: Zeke Huerta; Sr. Zackery Mengers; Sr. Rene Jimenez; Jr. Brandon East.
GAME: Huerta made the season worthwhile for the Bobcats as he was named co-newcomer of the year. Help will
come for this playoff worthy team from first team all-district Mengers and Jimenez and second teamer East.
TAFT GREYHOUNDS—Coach: Robbie Moreno. 2010-11:
10-15/6-8.
NAMES: 6-2 Sr. Nathan Hinojosa; Sr. Lawrence Saldivar; Sr.
Eli Saldivar.
GAME: Taft is regrouping after missing the playoffs following a year when they went to the regional quarterfinals.
Hinojosa continues to rack up post-season awards as he
was named the district offensive MVP. Lawrence Saldivar
was first team all-district while Eli Saldivar was on the second team.
BANQUETE BULLDOGS—Coach: Kevin Kelley (93-55).
2010-11: 23-13/11-3.
NAMES: 5-7 Jr. Benito Benavides; 5-9 Jr. Manuel Garcia; 5-7
Soph. Ricky Benavides; 5-7 Soph. Joel Baltierra; 6-4 Soph.
Roger Delapaz.
GAME: Bulldogs also have a district co-MVP to replace in
graduated Justin Garza and will look to district sixth man of
the year Benito Benavides to lead with help from first team
all-district Garcia. Team advanced to the area round against
Poth and should again be in post-season contention.
REFUGIO BOBCATS—Coach: Eli Boxell. 2010-11: 13-10/9-5.
NAMES: 5-11 Jr. Brett Davis; 5-10 Sr. Justin Franklin; 6-2 Jr.
Logan Myers; 5-10 Jr. Connor Lowrie; 6-0 Jr. J.W. Shipp.
GAME: Refugio advanced to bi-district against Hebbronville. Co-newcomer of the year Davis is the only letterman
returning next year to a team that will be young and inexperienced but will play with lots of heart and a strong
desire to win.
BISHOP BADGERS—Coach: Mike Suarez. 2010-11: 1120/4-10.
NAMES: 5-7 Sr. Jacob Beltran; 5-6 Sr. Adam Alvarado; 5-6 Jr.
Justin Lira; 6-4 Sr. Scott Michalk.
GAME: Bishop missed playoff action after going the previous year but has a good one in second team all-district
Beltran.
ODEM OWLS—Coach: Tony Ramirez. 2010-11: 4-23/1-13.
NAMES: 5-10 Sr. Chris Ramos; 5-7 Jr. James Mendez; 5-6 Jr.
Juan Santellana; 5-6 Jr. Ryan Andrade; 5-8 Jr. Kirk Garcia;
5-8 Sr. Javier Santellana; 5-9 Jr. Leonel Aleman; 5-11 Sr. Tim
Martinez.
GAME: The Owls will look to second team all-district Ramos to try and improve the club’s chances for the playoffs.
FREER BUCKAROOS—Coach: Robert Silguero. 2010-11:
10-16/5-9.
GAME: Freer is needing an infusion of players to step up
following the graduation of all-district talents Rudy Vela
and Justin Graham.
DISTRICT 32-2A
SANTA ROSA WARRIORS—Coach: Johnny Cipriano. 201011: 27-9/14-0.
NAMES: 6-4 Sr. Aaron Ramirez; Sr. Rudy Zamarripa; Jr. Michael Garza; Sr. Estevan Martinez; Jr. Tony Mariscal; Sr. Ed-
die Perez; Sr. Isaac Flores.
GAME: Santa Rosa advanced to the regional semifinals
against Hallettsville for the second consecutive year. The
Warriors are a heavy favorite in district with the return of
district MVP Ramirez, first team all-district Garza and second teamer Zamarripa.
FALFURRIAS FIGHTING JERSEYS—Coach: Edmund Perez.
2010-11: 14-16/8-6.
NAMES: 5-6 Sr. Trey Jasso; 5-9 Sr. Chris Castillo; 5-8 Sr.
Roger Bueno; 5-10 Jr. Adrian Gonzalez; 5-7 Jr. Lorenzo Vela;
6-0 Jr. Albert Hernandez; 5-10 Jr. John Starr; 6-2 Sr. Rene
Alvarado.
GAME: Falfurrias will squarely be in the mix for playoff positioning with a deep roster returning with valuable game
experience.
KINGSVILLE SANTA GERTRUDIS ACADEMY PRIDE—Coach:
Matthew Gonzales (101-97). 2010-11: 17-17/9-5.
NAMES: 5-8 Jr. Randy Cavazos.
GAME: Gertrudis Academy advanced to bi-district against
Banquete and should again be firmly in the district title
hunt. Cavazos is solid as a first team all-district honoree.
PREMONT COWBOYS—Coach: Richard Russell. 2010-11:
16-15/7-7.
NAMES: 5-8 Sr. Gus Garcia, 6.5 ppg., 2 apg.; 5-10 Sr. Bryan
Ramirez; 5-10 Sr. Seth Cantu; 5-9 Jr. Nathan Powell; 5-6 Jr.
Alex Infante.
GAME: With only one starter back this will be a rebuilding
year in a big way. Cowboys will have to grow up in a hurry
and will rely on quickness and defense to stay in games.
HEBBRONVILLE LONGHORNS—Coach: Bobby Garza. 201011: 17-11/12-2.
GAME: Hebbronville advanced to the area round against
San Antonio Cole. Rene Molina and Eddie Garza are a pair
of outstanding all-district performers who graduated and
must be replaced.
RIVIERA KAUFER SEAHAWKS—Coach: Zane Graves. 201011: 7-20/4-10.
NAMES: Sr. Heston Van Fleet.
GAME: Kaufer should have a better opportunity this year to
be one of the playoff contenders.
BROWNSVILLE IDEA FRONTIER COLLEGE PREP CHARGERS—Coach: Jerry De La Garza. 2010-11: 1-16/0-14.
NAMES: 5-10 Jr. Jaime Gonzales; 6-1 Jr. Hector Zuniga; 5-8
Jr. Juan Melgoza; 6-1 Jr. Garrett Elbert; 6-0 Jr. Miguel Duran;
6-0 Sr. Ivan Del Bosque; 5-10 Jr. Rolando Lopez.
GAME: Gonzales was dynamic in this program’s first year
of UIL competition and was selected district newcomer of
the year.
EDINBURG IDEA QUEST COLLEGE PREP TRAILBLAZERS—
Coach: Walter Gomez. 2010-11: 2-14/2-12.
NAMES: 5-6 Jr. Cameron Alston; 5-8 Sr. Erik Muller; 5-7 Jr.
Chris Villarreal; 5-7 Sr. Victor Elizondo; 5-7 Jr. Joe Diaz; 5-7
Jr. Nathaniel Mata; 5-5 Soph. Diego Muller; 5-10 Jr. Fernando Sanchez; 6-0 Soph. Kelvin Almanza.
GAME: Trailblazers should be more experienced after only
one senior graduated.
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Clarksville—Blue Tigers welcome a slew of all-state, all-region and all-district players along with Coach Walker Nichols.
Tenaha—All-state and district MVP Reginald Davis leads the state runner-up Tigers in a bid to win just one more game.
Mumford—Aubrie King averaged a double-double as a freshman and is quite capable of leading a deep playoff charge.
Evadale—A young Evadale team reached the state semifinals last year, so what is a more experienced team capable of?
San Antonio Stacey—Eagles danced to the regional final and could be better this year with district co-MVP Dylan Moton.
Grapeland—Sandies always are athletic and come off a regional semifinal season and with district MVP Patrick Walker.
Cayuga—Wildcats fashioned a 30-win season and advanced to the regional semifinal round against Tenaha.
Normangee--Panthers enjoyed a regional semifinal year where they advanced against San Antonio Stacey.
Milano—Eagles can throw out some serious offense behind district offensive MVP Dominique Messer.
Stamford—Bulldogs were unbeaten in district and advanced to the regional quarterfinals and are equipped for a longer run.
CLASS A DIVISION I
DISTRICT 1-A-I
CANADIAN WILDCATS—Coach: Johnny Mack Hudson.
2010-11: 13-9/5-5.
NAMES: 5-11 Sr. Braden Hudson; 5-9 Sr. Ballard Saul; 5-8 Sr.
Isaac Lewis; 5-11 Sr. Kade Johnson.
GAME: Canadian advanced to the area round against Clarendon. Hudson was co-defensive player of the year and will
lead a strong team.
STRATFORD ELKS—Coach: Lance Horsford (408-217).
2010-11: 19-8/8-2.
NAMES: 6-2 Sr. Edgar Guerrero; 6-0 Sr. Justin Mungia; 6-1
Jr. Tanner Wright; 6-0 Sr. Braiden Palmer; 5-10 Sr. Marcus
Garza; 6-0 Sr. Casey Lantelme.
GAME: Stratford advanced to bi-district against Amarillo
Boys Ranch but graduated talented seniors from all over
the roster, including a co-offensive and a co-defensive
player of the year.
GRUVER GREYHOUNDS—Coach: Wade Callaway. 2010-11:
22-14/9-1.
NAME: 6-4 Jr. Korbin Irwin, 7.3 ppg., 4.9 rpg.; 5-8 Sr. Kramer
King, 3.5 ppg., 1 rpg.; 6-5 Jr. Reese Clark, 3.1 ppg., 4.6 rpg.;
6-2 Sr. Forrest Lopez; 6-0 Soph. Beau Blankenship.
GAME: Gruver advanced to the regional quarterfinals
against Clarendon. Greyhounds must replace seven graduated seniors. Team has good size but the guards are young
and inexperienced. Irwin was voted to the all-district team.
STINNETT WEST TEXAS COMANCHES—Coach: Aron
Graves. 2010-11: 20-12/5-5.
NAMES: Sr. Alex Ramirez.
GAME: West Texas missed the playoffs after reaching the
previous year. Ramirez garnered co-offensive player of the
year recognition and will have no problem putting points
on the board.
SUNRAY BOBCATS—Coach: Presley McMahan. 2010-11:
12-14/3-7.
NAMES: 6-1 Sr. Shay Wilkins; 6-1 Sr. Talon Dooley; 5-8 Jr.
Omero Bonilla; 5-11 Jr. Christian Axelsen; 6-0 Jr. Evan Purl.
GAME: Bobcats will miss graduated all-district performer
Zane Hartman not only for his skills but his good 6-6 height.
BOOKER KIOWAS—Coach: Shane Reagan. 2010-11:
2-15/0-10.
GAME: Booker missed the playoffs after advancing the previous year.
DISTRICT 2-A-I
PANHANDLE PANTHERS—Coach: Cory Lynch. 2010-11: 1912/5-3.
NAMES: Sr. Trey Hall.
GAME: Panhandle advanced to bi-district against Canadian.
VEGA LONGHORNS—Coach: Todd Schroeder. 2010-11: 1516/3-5.
NAMES: 6-2 Sr. Eric Rohrbach; 6-2 Sr. Jacolby Scott; 6-2 Sr.
Reese Morris; 5-10 Jr. Ryan McKarns; 5-9 Jr. Jake Jones; 6-0
Sr. Chad Fangman; 5-9 Jr. Trenton Galbraith.
GAME: Vega missed the playoffs after advancing to the regional final the previous year but returns a deep roster that
should again be primed for playoff consideration.
WHITE DEER BUCKS—Coach: David Smiley. 2010-11: 256/7-1.
NAMES: 6-4 Sr. Zach Bradley; 6-1 Jr. Casey Grange; 5-10 Jr.
Brady Montgomery 5-10 Sr. Trevor Craig; 5-11 Sr. Channar
Clendennen.
GAME: White Deer advanced to the regional final against
Clarendon behind a talented, tall and senior-laden squad.
Bucks graduated seven of the nine players from its varsity
but does return height with Bradley and Grange. The season will depend on how quickly the team can adapt to a
new system. Chemistry will be key in a playoff run. Posts
will be the heart of the offense while defense must be key.
AMARILLO BOYS RANCH ROUGHRIDERS—Coach: Chuck
Bailey (154-153). 2010-11: 23-6/5-3.
NAMES: 5-11 Sr. Danny Sanchez; 6-2 Jr. Kavaun Bailey; 5-8
Sr. Kato Robinson.
GAME: Boys Ranch advanced to the area round against
Hale Center. Team will have to rely on defensive pressure.
Great players are coming back and coming up from the JV
and freshman team. There won’t be a lot of size, but this
will be a fun group to watch.
CLAUDE MUSTANGS—Coach: Colby Waldrop. 2010-11:
4-14/0-8.
GAME: Claude struggled through a winless district campaign and is seeking steps of improvement along the way
this year.
DISTRICT 3-A-I
CLARENDON BRONCOS—Coach: Brandt Lockhart. 201011: 24-7/8-0.
GAME: Clarendon made the long and welcome trip to Austin and a state semifinal berth against Tenaha but graduated most of the roster, including district MVP Johnny Gaines
and first team all-district performers Brayden Phillips and
Mike Crump.
WHEELER MUSTANGS—Coach: Cody Been. 2010-11: 207/5-3.
NAMES: 6-2 Sr. Kallen Moore; Jr. Jason Pike; Sr. Tayt McCasland; Sr. Hayden Guest; Sr. Jacob Thomas.
GAME: Wheeler advanced to the area round for the third
consecutive season, this time against White Deer. Moore
picked up first team all-district honors and will lead a team
expected to compete for a district title.
WELLINGTON SKYROCKETS—Coach: Tim Webb (252-116).
2010-11: 15-12/5-3.
NAMES: 6-2 Sr. Brodie Klink, 15 ppg., 4 rpg., 2 apg.; 6-1
Soph. Klark Ashmore, 7 ppg., 2 rpg., 3 apg.; 5-11 Sr. Dustin
Castillo, 7 ppg., 7 rpg., 3 apg.; 5-10 Sr. Jesse Culpepper, 2
ppg., 2 rpg., 3 spg.
GAME: Wellington advanced to the area round against Gruver. Klink and Castillo were both named all-district while
Ashmore was newcomer of the year. After graduating a
three-time all-district post, the guard oriented team will
have to rebuild with a small senior and even smaller junior
class.
MEMPHIS CYCLONES—Coach: Ricky Guy. 2010-11: 1113/1-7.
NAMES: Sr. Terrell Simms.
GAME: The Cyclones will be in a much better spin cycle this
year behind all-district talent Simms.
QUANAH INDIANS—Coach: Matt Cunningham. 2010-11:
10-14/1-7.
NAMES: 6-4 Sr. Shad Hardeman; 5-11 Sr. Gary Gorley; 5-9
Sr. Haze Honea; 5-8 Sr. Ryan Reid; 6-2 Sr. Bailey Hendrix.
GAME: Indians will need to replace a pair of graduated alldistrict performers in Rodrick Woodard and Garrett Betts.
DISTRICT 4-A-I
NEW DEAL LIONS—Coach: Kyle Bean. 2010-11: 16-13/4-4.
NAMES: Sr. Corey Ramirez; Sr. Tyson Dewbre.
GAME: New Deal advanced to bi-district against Wheeler
and rates as the district favorite with the return of newcomer of the year Ramirez and first team all-district Dewbre.
HALE CENTER OWLS—Coach: Scott Royal (55-25). 2010-11:
22-7/8-0.
NAMES: 6-6 Sr. Tyrell Johnson, 15 ppg., 10 rpg., 2 apg.; 6-4
Jr. Garrett Tiner, 7 ppg., 5 rpg., 2 apg.; 5-8 Soph. Jason Garcia, 5 ppg., 2 rpg., 1 apg.; 6-2 Jr. Dearius Poindexter, 5 ppg.,
5 rpg., 6 apg.; 6-6 Sr. Brooks Cannon, 5 ppg., 7 rpg., 2 apg.;
6-0 Sr. Joseph Balderas; 6-4 Sr. Nathan Berry; 6-1 Sr. Troy
McGann.
GAME: Hale Center advanced to the regional quarterfinals
against White Deer. Owls return eight lettermen including
double-double performer and district MVP Johnson. Poindexter also was tabbed to the all-district team for a team
that got better with each game they played.
CROSBYTON CHIEFS—Coach: Todd Bass (243-210). 201011: 18-7/6-2.
NAMES: 6-1 Sr. Nevin Pena, 9 ppg., 4 rpg.; 5-8 Sr. Matthew
Schovajsa, 8 ppg., 3 rpg., 3 apg.; 6-1 Sr. Chase Young, 5
ppg., 3 rpg.; 5-9 Sr. Austin Zundt, 3 ppg., 3 rpg., 1 apg.
GAME: Crosbyton advanced to bi-district against Wellington. Defense will be the key to the team’s success, as well
as the need to develop consistent perimeter shooters.
Pena notched first team all-district recognition.
LOCKNEY LONGHORNS—Coach: Josh Strickland. 2010-11:
2-27/2-6.
NAMES: 6-0 Sr. Riley Teeter; 5-10 Sr. Marcos Bernal; 6-0 Jr.
Erik Cortez; 6-1 Jr. Landry Kidd; 6-0 Soph. Ky Teeter; 5-8 Sr.
Landon Kidd; 5-7 Sr. Alejandro Salazar.
GAME: Lockney returns four starters in lettermen Riley Teeter, Bernal, Cortez and Landry Kidd. Teeter was all-district
for a team that graduated four seniors. Experience is a
strength while depth is a concern. Team must have confidence in themselves and the system and to be able to win
the close games.
RALLS JACKRABBITS—Coach: Mike Scott. 2010-11: 0-8
(district).
NAMES: Soph. Kaleb Reese; 5-8 Jr. Gerardo Espinosa; 5-6 Jr.
Fernando Zavala; 6-1 Sr. Ty Harris; 5-9 Sr. Alex Flores.
GAME: Ralls struggled but one player who did not was Reese, the only freshman named to the first team all-district
roster.
DISTRICT 5-A-I
OLTON MUSTANGS—Coach: C.J. Villegas. 2010-11: 1912/5-3.
NAMES: 5-9 Sr. Torey Jimenez; 5-7 Sr. Pecos Martin; 6-1 Sr.
Tommy Guerrero; 6-3 Sr. Adrian Sandoval.
GAME: Olton advanced to the regional semifinals against
White Deer. Jimenez had a strong season that netted him
second team all-South Plains honors as well as district offensive MVP. Guerrero and Martin placed on the first team
all-district list while Sandoval was honorable mention.
FARWELL STEERS—Coach: Shane Perkins (256-213). 201011: 29-3/8-0.
NAMES: 6-0 Jr. Collin Christian; 6-1 Jr. Kolten Morris; 6-2 Sr.
Edgar Cuevas; 6-1 Sr. Seth Meeks; 5-9 Jr. Luis Galvan.
1A-I
GAME: Farwell advanced to the regional semifinals against
Clarendon. Players from a 20-3 JV team will have to replace
the loss of nine seniors including district MVP Luke Carpenter and three first team all-district stars.
SUDAN HORNETS—Coach: Warren Swarb (262-152). 201011: 10-13/3-5.
NAMES: 6-4 Jr. Dayton Fisher, 14 ppg., 8.5 rpg.; 5-8 Jr. Jake
Chester; 5-10 Jr. Andrew Ramon; 5-7 Jr. Bill Nolte; 5-8 Jr.
Richard Montes; 6-0 Sr. Mitch Edwards.
GAME: The Hornets return a young and inexperienced
team that features district newcomer of the year Fisher
and honorable mention all-district Chester.
BOVINA MUSTANGS—Coach: Jose Gonzales. 2010-11:
7-19/4-4.
NAMES: Sr. Gael Vela; Sr. Jose Lara; Jr. Darien Walker; Jr.
Andrew Maruffo; Jr. Aaron Castaneda; Sr. David Martinez.
GAME: Bovina advanced to bi-district against Plains and
welcomes back talented first team all-district Vela.
SPRINGLAKE-EARTH WOLVERINES—Coach: Jeff Caffey.
2010-11: 0-8 (district).
NAMES: Jr. Nathan Garcia; Jr. Will Green.
GAME: Wolverines will battle every time out behind honorable mention picks Garcia and Green.
DISTRICT 6-A-I
TAHOKA BULLDOGS—Coach: Brandon Lee. 2010-11: 257/9-1.
NAMES: 5-10 Sr. Blake Turner; 5-8 Soph. Ke’shawn Hood;
5-8 Sr. Trai Smith; 5-9 Soph. Keyshawn Liggins; 5-9 Sr. Zach
Garcia; 5-10 Sr. Josh Miller; 6-2 Sr. Logan Tekell; 5-10 Soph.
Ray Parmer; 6-3 Soph. Preston Hammonds; 5-11 Jr. Cameron King.
GAME: Tahoka advanced to the regional quarterfinals
against Olton and despite graduating district MVP Tanner Hall is poised for more greatness behind second team
all-South Plains and district offensive MVP Turner. Smith
chipped in all-defensive team honors.
MORTON INDIANS—Coach: Trip Robison (23-29). 2010-11:
13-14/5-5.
NAMES: 6-1 Sr. Stephen Eubanks; 6-2 Jr. Mookie Ross; 5-8
Sr. Trevor Arthur; 5-6 Jr. Eddy Franco; 5-9 Jr. Adrian Espino;
5-10 Jr. Javier Nava; 6-1 Jr. Taylor McLendon; 5-4 Soph.
Paxton Willingham; 6-1 Soph. Kody Kuehler; 6-2 Jr. David
Huckabee; 5-10 Sr. Devon Miller.
GAME: Indians will be especially dangerous this year with
a trio of first team all-districts in Eubanks, Ross and Arthur
all back on the roster.
SEAGRAVES EAGLES—Coach: Eugene Brown. 2010-11: 1812/6-4.
NAMES: 6-3 Sr. Damien Vidales; Jr. Nick Bueno.
GAME: Seagraves advanced to bi-district against Olton and
will call upon second team all-South Plains and district
defensive MVP Vidales to lead another surge. Help comes
from a good player in first team all-district Bueno.
PLAINS COWBOYS—Coach: Michael Davis. 2010-11: 1712/6-4.
NAMES: Sr. Dylan DeBusk.
GAME: Plains advanced to the area round against Iraan but
graduated three first team all-district stars. Watch for the
Cowboys to again compete with all-defensive team performer DeBusk.
SMYER BOBCATS—Coach: Lonnie Burnam. 2010-11:
9-17/3-7.
NAMES: 6-0 Sr. Jaekob Blewett; 6-4 Sr. Gary McCullough;
6-3 Sr. Tate Bartlett; 5-9 Sr. Robert Roman.
GAME: Bobcats graduated six seniors from the 10-man roster including all-district Levi Fikes.
SUNDOWN ROUGHNECKS—Coach: Kyle Igo. 2010-11:
7-17/1-9.
GAME: Sundown missed the playoffs after reaching the
previous year and graduated all-district talent Ryan Geisler.
DISTRICT 7-A-I
BIG LAKE REAGAN COUNTY OWLS—Coach: Ken Campbell
(443-217). 2010-11: 15-17/5-3.
NAMES: 5-8 Sr. Matt Harrison, 4 ppg., 3.5 rpg., 3 apg.; 5-8
Sr. Fernando Rey, 7 ppg., 2.5 rpg., 3 spg.; 6-0 Sr. Lorenzo
Benitez, 4 ppg., 2.5 rpg.; 5-10 Jr. Laz Rodriguez; 6-3 Soph.
Justin Pullig.
GAME: Reagan County advanced to the area round against
Farwell. Owls returned to the playoffs after a one-year hiatus and look to be primed to start another string of playoff
appearances as they have two starters and another letterman back to go with a 21-4 district champion JV squad.
Team will be smaller but should be able to offset their lack
of size by playing faster and utilizing more of a fullcourt
pressure defense. Reagan County will count on great tradition, attitude and work ethic to help them achieve their
goal.
IRAAN BRAVES—Coach: Robert Hernandez. 2010-11: 244/8-0.
NAMES: 6-3 Sr. Cole Banner; 6-1 Sr. Drew Fellows; 5-9 Jr.
Zeth Hernandez; 6-3 Jr. Brady Burks; 5-10 Jr. Wheeler Allen.
GAME: Iraan advanced to the regional quarterfinals against
Farwell. Team should again compete for a district title behind point guard Hernandez and rugged defender Fellows.
Banner should step in nicely as the new starting post.
MERTZON IRION COUNTY HORNETS—Coach: Cannon McWilliams. 2010-11: 6-18/2-6.
NAMES: Sr. Tyler Hastings.
GAME: The Hornets will call on Hastings following his first
team all-district campaign.
ELDORADO EAGLES—Coach: Jason Wilhelm. 2010-11: 1412/5-3.
NAMES: 5-6 Sr. Dylan Ramos; 5-9 Sr. Will Barker.
GAME: Eldorado advanced to the area round against Tahoka. Eagles still expect to battle for a playoff berth despite
the loss of seven seniors.
MCCAMEY BADGERS—Coach: Alex Franco. 2010-11:
3-17/0-8.
NAMES: 5-10 Sr. Jaimen Lopez; 5-10 Sr. Chris Ortiz; 5-10 Sr.
Eric Ortiz; 5-11 Soph. Bobby Bradley; 6-0 Jr. Bubba Greer;
5-11 Sr. Ty Juarez; 5-10 Jr. Kasey Day; 6-0 Sr. John Cook.
GAME: McCamey missed the playoffs after reaching the
area round the previous year. Lopez and Chris Ortiz garnered first team all-district recognition and will offer senior
leadership.
DISTRICT 8-A-I
MARFA SHORTHORNS—Coach: Alonzo Samaniego (49-50).
2010-11: 16-8/4-2.
NAMES: 6-3 Sr. Andrew Ontiveroz; 6-2 Sr. Jerram Rojo; 5-8
Sr. Jose Cruz.
GAME: Marfa advanced to bi-district against Big Lake Reagan County and rates as the district favorite.
VAN HORN EAGLES—Coach: Armando Ortega. 2010-11:
19-15/7-1.
NAMES: 6-3 Sr. Jeremiah Turnbow, 19 ppg., 10 rpg., 4 apg.;
5-6 Sr. James Friel, 12 ppg., 5 rpg., 7 apg.; 6-2 Soph. Jacob
Ontiveroz; 6-2 Jr. Tristen Garza.
GAME: Van Horn advanced to the area round against
Olton. Friel and Turnbow are a dynamic duo. Look for Friel
to run the point and for Turnbow down low.
FORT HANCOCK MUSTANGS—Coach: Armando Aguilar.
2010-11: 15-9/3-3.
GAME: Fort Hancock advanced to bi-district against Eldorado.
EL PASO HARMONY SCIENCE ACADEMY—Coach: Mike
Gonzales. 2010-11: 2-15/0-8.
NAMES: 5-5 Soph. Ignacio Mora; 5-7 Soph. Seth Martin; 5-7
Soph. Jose Meza; 5-8 Jr. Robert Ortega; 5-5 Jr. Richard Sandoval; 5-9 Jr. Fernando Melendez; 5-7 Jr. Manuel Lopez; 5-6
Soph. Samuel Moore; 6-1 Jr. Alan Briseno.
GAME: Science Academy fielded a very youthful squad
last year that had only one senior on the roster. This year’s
team should be much more experienced and ready to impress.
DISTRICT 9-A-I
STAMFORD BULLDOGS—Coach: Ronnie Casey (292-143).
2010-11: 27-5/10-0.
NAMES: 5-11 Sr. Jesse Ramos, 18.2 ppg., 3.4 rpg., 2.3 apg.;
6-1 Jr. Hagen Hutchinson, 12.4 ppg., 10.1 rpg.; 6-3 Soph.
James Washington, 3.7 ppg., 6.1 rpg., 1 apg.; 5-7 Jr. Dalton
Mathis, 1 ppg., 1 rpg., 1 apg.; 5-7 Jr. Austin Alvarado, 2 ppg.,
2 rpg., 1 apg.
GAME: Stamford advanced to the regional quarterfinals
against Eula. Bulldogs will be smaller this year but a lot
faster, and defensively will also be better. If a couple of JV
players can come through this team could be better than
last year. Stamford features great offense and several good
guards who can handle the rock. Hutchinson was second
team all-Big Country and first team all-district along with
Ramos.
MUNDAY MOGULS—Coach: Greg Clark. 2010-11: 16-10/6-4.
NAMES: 6-0 Jr. Dee Paul, 17.1 ppg., 4.7 rpg., 2.9 apg., 3.1
spg.; 6-0 Jr. Jake Myers, 9.1 ppg.; 6-4 Soph. LJ Collier, 7.9
ppg.; 5-9 Jr. Garrett Weaver, 7.3 ppg.; 5-10 Sr. Blanford Paul.
Tyler Baker
Seymour
Zach Barton
Seymour
Cameron Montgomery
Seymour
GAME: Munday advanced to the area round against Eula.
This was a very young team that grew up a bunch last year
and is now looking for bigger things to happen behind second team all-Big Country and district newcomer of the year
Paul.
HASKELL INDIANS—Coach: Tate Thompson. 2010-11: 1217/7-3.
NAMES: 6-2 Sr. Sterling Bird; 5-11 Sr. Isaiah Llewellyn; 5-8 Jr.
Tyrone Neskorik; 5-6 Jr. David Newton; 6-0 Sr. Brady Leach;
6-2 Jr. Brett Shelton.
GAME: Haskell advanced to bi-district against Seymour.
Llewellyn picked up honorable mention all-Big Country
recognition as well as being named newcomer of the year.
HAMLIN PIED PIPERS—Coach: Welf Jentsch (73-64). 201011: 10-14/2-8.
NAMES: 6-0 Sr. Pearce Ponder; 5-9 Sr. Ryne Lucas.; 5-10 Sr.
Tanner Kieschnick; 5-8 Jr. River Hall; 5-8 Soph. Darrius Lee;
5-9 Jr. Taylor Lambert.
GAME: Ponder had a sensational year and was rewarded
with an honorable mention all-Big Country selection.
ROSCOE PLOWBOYS—Coach: Johnny Martin. 2010-11: 1412/5-5.
GAME: Roscoe’s Plowboys missed out on a post-season bid
by one game and should again be in the chase for a berth.
ROTAN YELLOWHAMMERS—Coach: Charlie Hall. 2010-11:
0-10 (district).
NAMES: Sr. Bryson Alls.
GAME: Yellowhammers must replace graduated all-district
talent Brandtly Kelly and fight the stigma of back-to-back
winless district seasons.
DISTRICT 10-A-I
SEYMOUR PANTHERS—Coach: John Anderson (136-87).
2010-11: 13-11/6-4.
NAMES: 6-8 Sr. Blake Atnip, 8 ppg., 8 rpg., 2.2 bpg.; 5-9 Sr.
Tyler Baker, 8 ppg.; 5-7 Jr. Cameron Montgomery, 4 apg.;
5-10 Soph. Zack Barton.
GAME: Seymour advanced to the area round against Christoval. Panthers are a young team but should be deep. Team
will have only two seniors on the roster and the rest are
underclassmen. This should be a very exciting team that
can play at a fast pace and be one of the best defensive
teams Coach Anderson has had in a few years. Atnip, Baker
and Montgomery were all-district picks while Barton was
on the honorable mention roster.
OLNEY CUBS—Coach: JD Sullivan (357-196). 2010-11: 298/9-1.
NAMES: 5-8 Jr. Bret Johnson; 6-1 Jr. Derrick Paul; 5-11 Sr. JJ
Burns; 5-7 Sr. Alex Vega; 6-1 Sr. Cameron Jacobs.
GAME: Olney advanced to the area round against Albany.
Cubs return plenty of talent including district newcomer of
the year Paul, all-district talent Burns and offensive player
of the year Johnson.
ELECTRA TIGERS—Coach: Ryan Quillen. 2010-11: 13-13/1-9.
NAMES: 6-0 Sr. Nick Simms; 6-2 Jr. Pietro Weaver; 6-0 Soph.
Michael Bishop; 5-11 Sr. Tyler Coats; 5-8 Sr. Austin Borton;
5-6 Soph. Tyler Bowden; 6-0 Soph. RJ Melton; 5-8 Jr. Blaze
Lynn; 5-9 Soph. Eli Hatfield.
GAME: Electra missed the post-season after going the previous year. Weaver spun his way to a first team all-district
honor while Borton and Simms were on the second team
and Coats was honorable mention.
WINDTHORST TROJANS—Coach: Scott Kennedy. 2010-11:
3-11/2-8.
NAMES: Sr. Dylan Stallcup; Jr. Derek Mankins.
GAME: Stallcup is a solid building block for the Trojans after a first team all-district campaign and gets an infusion of
young help from co-sixth man of the year Mankins.
ARCHER CITY WILDCATS—Coach: Landon Miller (19-10).
2010-11: 19-10/7-3.
NAMES: 5-9 Sr. Collin Buerger; 5-10 Sr. Cody Self; 6-3 Sr.
Sean Newton; 6-0 Sr. Tyler Green; 5-11 Soph. Garrett Morris.
GAME: Archer City advanced to bi-district against Munday.
Overall this team will be very young, but the upcoming kids
are hard working and will play good defense which will
help them compete in every game. Buerger was honorable
mention all-district.
PETROLIA PIRATES—Coach: Gordon Williams. 2010-11:
13-14/5-5.
NAMES: Sr. Tyler Beechler.
GAME: Petrolia missed the playoffs after advancing the
previous year and should be an improved lot behind second team all-district Beechler.
DISTRICT 11-A-I
EULA PIRATES—Coach: Josh Fostel (237-91). 2010-11: 372/10-0.
NAMES: 6-3 Sr. Garrett Scott, 7 ppg., 7 rpg.; 5-10 Sr. Austin
Bartlett; 5-9 Jr. Cutler Smith; Ricky Stark; Dylan Florida; Joe
Reyes; Brady Dean; Neal Kucinski.
GAME: Congratulations are in store for the Class A Division
I state champion Pirates, who knocked off Tenaha, 64-49,
to win it all last year. Eula will be replacing four starters
from that team including district MVP Kainon Irons. The
JV was 23-1 with their only loss to Class 3A Abilene Wylie.
There is some talent there but they will need to make the
jump to varsity. Watch for second team all-district Scott.
ALBANY LIONS—Coach: Ryder Peacock. 2010-11: 23-4/8-2.
NAMES: 5-7 Jr. Ryan Pleasant; 6-2 Sr. Clay Hudson; 5-7 Jr.
Taylor Thompson; 5-10 Jr. Jake Bumguardner; 6-2 Sr. Ethan
Edington; 6-1 Sr. Cody Petree, 15 ppg., 10 rpg.
GAME: Albany advanced to the regional semifinals against
Kerens. Petree was a first team all-district and second team
all-Big Country pick and averaged a double-double. Help
comes from second teamer Edington.
SANTO WILDCATS—Coach: Tony Smith. 2010-11: 3-7 (district).
NAMES: Jr. Tim Long; 5-9 Sr. Brent Bezio; Sr. Colton Kroll.
GAME: Santo missed the playoffs after reaching the previous year. The Wildcats have a good shot at returning,
though, thanks to the return of newcomer of the year Long
and honorable mention all-district picks Bezio and Kroll.
DE LEON BEARCATS—Coach: Dudley McCarty. 2010-11:
13-13/5-5.
NAMES: 5-7 Sr. Hayden Lewis; 5-7 Sr. Connor Simpson; 5-10
Sr. Ben Mohundro.
GAME: De Leon advanced to bi-district against Goldthwaite
and will look to honorable mention all-district Lewis for
more success.
CROSS PLAINS BUFFALOES—Coach: Ryan Edmonds (3780). 2010-11: 16-13/4-6.
NAMES: 6-0 Jr. Blake Hutchins; 6-2 Sr. Cody Self; 6-3 Sr. Garrett Moenning; 6-1 Sr. Chance Senclair.
GAME: Cross Plains expects to make noise in this league
behind second team all-district Hutchins.
RANGER BULLDOGS—Coach: Harold McCarty. 2010-11:
9-16/0-10.
GAME: It could be a rough year for the Bulldogs as they
graduated a couple of all-district players in Ethan Neely and
Scotty Martin.
DISTRICT 12-A-I
GOLDTHWAITE EAGLES—Coach: Jeffrey Head. 2010-11:
13-9/6-2.
NAMES: Jr. Tyler Horton; Jr. Taylor Stephens.
GAME: Goldthwaite advanced to the area round against
Stamford. Eagles will need to replace graduated district
MVP Ezra Gonzales and will turn to the youth of newcomer
of the year Stephens to help lead another run. Horton is
solid after a second team all-district year.
WINTERS BLIZZARDS—Coach: Scott Bicknell. 2010-11: 1712/4-4.
NAMES: 6-0 Sr. Cristian Sandoval; 6-2 Sr. Riley Ripley; 6-1 Sr.
Strait Daniel; 6-0 Sr. Andy Martinez.
GAME: Winters advanced to bi-district against Albany. Ripley had a storybook season in being named first team alldistrict, where he was joined by teammate Sandoval. Daniel added second team kudos. The trio were also honorable
mention all-Big Country.
CHRISTOVAL COUGARS—Coach: Gerald Butts. 2010-11:
23-15/7-1.
NAMES: 6-2 Sr. Michael O’Bryan, 15.2 ppg., 5.1 rpg., 3 apg.
GAME: Christoval advanced to the regional quarterfinals
against Albany. It was the team’s first district title in more
than nine years. O’Bryan returns following a first team alldistrict season and will be the steady senior hand.
MILES BULLDOGS—Coach: Jason Archibald (150-92). 201011: 13-16/2-6.
NAMES: 6-0 Jr. Marshall McFadden; 5-7 Sr. Troy Halfmann;
5-11 Jr. Dawson Halfmann; 5-10 Jr. Ryan Walter.
GAME: Bulldogs have their work cut out after graduating a
trio of all-district stars in Brandon Garrett, Sammy Westerman and Zane Sewell.
SAN ANGELO TEXAS LEADERSHIP CHARTER ACADEMY
EAGLES—Coach: Walt Harris. 2010-11: 10-14/1-7.
NAMES: 6-0 Sr. Zac Brown; 5-9 Sr. Ray Fay; 5-5 Jr. Hunter
Diego; 5-2 Jr. Khalid Valencia; 6-1 Sr. Kenneth Guerrero.
GAME: TLCA’s first year in UIL play was not without recognition as Shannon Fay was named first team all-district, but
unfortunately has graduated.
DISTRICT 13-A-I
POOLVILLE MONARCHS—Coach: Steven Stegall (85-48).
2010-11: 22-15/12-2.
NAMES: 6-6 Sr. Vince Rodriguez, 17 ppg., 10 rpg., 2 bpg.;
5-9 Sr. Greg Goodwin, 7 ppg., 4 apg., 2 spg.; 6-3 Jr. Tanner
Dobbs, 9 ppg., 8 rpg.; 5-8 Soph. Alex Rodriguez, 7 ppg., 5
rpg.; 6-1 Sr. Shane O’Boyle, 4 ppg.; Eugene Ellison; Chance
Carman.
GAME: Poolville advanced to the area round against Hubbard. This was an inexperienced team as district MVP
and all-Parker County MVP Vince Rodriguez was the only
returning letterman. First team all-district Goodwin along
with fellow second year starters O’Boyle, Dobbs and Alex
Rodriguez will help.
MUENSTER HORNETS—Coach: Courtney Christenson.
2010-11: 22-10/14-0.
NAMES: 6-1 Sr. Tyler Anderle, 5 ppg., 2 apg.; 6-5 Soph. Cole
Walterscheid, 13 ppg., 6 rpg.; 6-3 Jr. Andy Flusche, 8 ppg., 6
rpg.; 6-0 Sr. Blake Grewing; 5-11 Sr. Landon Presnall.
GAME: Muenster advanced to the regional semifinals
against Eula in the best season in school history. Young
posts in newcomer of the year Walterscheid and second
team all-district Flusche return to the starting lineup along
with returning starter Anderle.
LINDSAY KNIGHTS—Coach: Lynn Cook.
NAMES: 5-8 Sr. Garrett Yancey; 5-8 Sr. Jace Wann; Sr. Dean
Fleitman; 6-3 Sr. Dawson Holt; 6-1 Sr. Drew Cooney; Jr.
Neely Rose; 6-2 Sr. Connor Fuhrmann.
GAME: Lindsay advanced to bi-district against Dallas Gateway Charter after beating Collinsville in a one-game playoff.
Fleitman and Yancey were named second team all-district
for a team expecting to return to the post-season.
COLLINSVILLE PIRATES—Coach: Danny Bates. 2010-11: 199/8-7.
NAMES: 6-3 Sr. Cory Ragsdale; 5-6 Sr. Jacob Lodigiani; 6-2
Sr. Kyle Belz; 5-7 Soph. Connor Daley; 5-9 Soph. John Lewis;
6-1 Sr. Dillon Laprelle; 5-9 Sr. KJ Barnes.
GAME: Ragsdale enjoyed first team all-district recognition
for this band of Pirates that should again be in the playoff
chase after just missing last year in a playoff loss to Lindsay.
ERA HORNETS—Coach: Steve Cope.
NAMES: 6-0 Jr. Caleb Comer; 6-3 Jr. Tim Farr; 5-9 Soph.
Nick Dhooghe; 6-3 Jr. Avery Fortenberry; 5-10 Jr. Madison
Pearse.
GAME: Era must replace graduated all-district performers
Zach Denison and Justin Lance.
VALLEY VIEW EAGLES—Coach: James Anthony.
NAMES: 5-10 Sr. Casey Calhoun; 6-2 Jr. Hunter French; 5-8
Sr. Tanner Marcom; 6-0 Jr. Austin Collett; 6-7 Sr. Blade Vesperman.
GAME: Eagles graduated six seniors off the roster including
all-district selections AJ Kassen and Scott Willis.
CHICO DRAGONS—Coach: Jon Shaw. 2010-11: 4-27/2-12.
NAMES: 5-11 Jr. Dylan Hightower, 10.5 ppg., 5.2 rpg., 1.9
spg.; 6-0 Sr. Gabby Rohan, 8.7 ppg., 8.8 rpg.; 5-9 Jr. Hunter
York, 4.4 ppg.; 5-7 Jr. Hunter Clarke, 4.4 ppg.
GAME: Chico is a very young team that returns four starters
and should improve on their record from the year before.
Since this is a young team, they will have to use last year’s
varsity experience to improve.
PERRIN-WHITT PIRATES—Coach: Barry Mathis.
NAMES: 5-9 Sr. John David Stinnett; 5-11 Sr. Cody Ramey;
6-0 Sr. Caleb Matthews.
GAME: It could be a plank over troubled water for a team
that has struggled in this league.
DISTRICT 14-A-I
KERENS BOBCATS—Coach: Don Enis. 2010-11: 24-4/12-0.
NAMES: 5-11 Sr. Paul Williams; 6-2 Soph. Tobyus Thomas;
5-10 Soph. Kevin Townsel.
GAME: Kerens advanced to the regional final against Eula.
Josh Lockhart
Faith Family
Michael Roberts
Faith Family
Ronald Shropshire
Faith Family
The Bobcats will be a talented but inexperienced team after graduating eight seniors. Williams was named to the
second team all-district list.
DALLAS GATEWAY CHARTER ACADEMY GATORS—Coach:
Ernesto Garcia (23-9). 2010-11: 18-17/10-2.
NAMES: 6-2 Jr. Melik Thomas, 4.5 ppg., 8.3 rpg.; 6-0 Jr. Robert Overstreet, 7.6 ppg., 6.3 apg.; 5-8 Sr. Jerod Cox, 12.4
ppg., 7.8 rpg.
GAME: Gateway Charter advanced to the regional quarterfinals against Muenster. Gators are going to be young and
will be losing the leading district scorer and district MVP in
Adrian Demus. Cox was named first team all-district while
Overstreet was on the second team.
DALLAS FAITH FAMILY ACADEMY EAGLES—Coach: Jason
Brookshire (11-18). 2010-11: 11-18/7-5.
NAMES: 6-1 Jr. Ronald Shropshire, 8 ppg., 8 rpg.; 5-8 Jr. Michael Roberts, 4 ppg., 3 rpg., 2 apg.; Jr. Joshua Lockhart,
3 ppg., 5 rpg.; Soph. Zackary Mathis; Soph. Jose Ramos, 2
ppg., 2 rpg.
GAME: Faith Family advanced to bi-district against Poolville.
Eagles must replace four starters and 80 percent of their
graduated points. The key will be finding players to replace
the graduates and the juniors will need to step up as team
leaders because there is only one returning starter. Faith
Family will build around second team all-district swingman
Shropshire, returning starter Roberts and expecting a big
jump in production from Lockhart.
IRVING UNIVERSAL ACADEMY EAGLES—Coach: Jonathan
Singleton. 2010-11: 8-18/6-6.
NAMES: 6-0 Sr. Cedric Pitts; 5-7 Soph. Amani Gaddis; 6-1
Sr. Donald Dickerson II; 5-6 Sr. Cameron Pruitt; 5-10 Sr. Vidal Ayala; 5-4 Sr. Dante Moore; 5-4 Jr. Joseph James; 5-5
Soph. Kevin Morrison; 5-7 Soph. Anthony Ikediuba; 5-10 Jr.
Walter Coreas.
GAME: Universal Academy failed to make the post-season
after going to the regional quarterfinals the previous year.
Dickerson, Ayala and Pitts all were named to the second
team and give the Eagles reason to believe they will be returning to the playoffs.
RICE BULLDOGS—Coach: Eddie Barker.
NAMES: Sr. Shaquille Fields.
GAME: Fields is back following a second team all-district
campaign and will lead the Bulldogs. Rice will be looking
for Fields and others to compensate for the missed output
of graduated all-district star Thomas Phillips.
GRAND PRAIRIE ADVANTAGE ACADEMY EAGLES—Coach:
Brian Blosser.
GAME: Eagles are likely looking up at the remainder of this
district and will also be tasked with replacing graduated
all-district talents Detarius Murray and Cameron Andrews.
DISTRICT 15-A-I
ITASCA WAMPUS CATS—Coach: Jimmy Lott. 2010-11: 8-2
(district).
NAMES: 5-9 Sr. Shakeal Mozon; 5-10 Sr. Matt Colbert; 6-0
Sr. Opie Mayberry; 5-3 Soph. Todd Willis; Soph. Nick Castillo; Jr. Cole Coleman.
GAME: Itasca advanced to the area round against Muenster and should again rate as the top Cat in this league. Colbert was co-defensive MVP while Coleman, Mayberry and
Mozen were all second team all-district.
BOSQUEVILLE BULLDOGS—Coach: Rusty Hunter (37-23).
2010-11: 19-11/8-2.
NAMES: 5-11 Jr. Derek Wilkerson; Soph. C.J. Collis; Jr. Ben
Perez.
GAME: Bosqueville advanced to bi-district against Bremond. The Bulldogs should again be hovering near the
top behind tri-newcomer of the year Collins, first team alldistrict Perez and second teamer Wilkerson.
MOODY BEARCATS—Coach: Danny Stewart (46-63). 201011: 15-13/8-2.
NAMES: Sr. Adam Harmon; Sr. Terrell Dodd, 8.7 ppg., 7.6
rpg.; Sr. Patrick Bush, 9.7 ppg., 3.6 apg., 3.1 spg.
GAME: Moody advanced to the area round against Dallas
Gateway Charter. This is a senior group that loves the game
1A-I
Sam Callison
Valley Mills
Blake Janek
Valley Mills
Brandon Pierce
Valley Mills
and plays well as a team. Bearcats have great expectations for the year. Teamwork is the greatest strength while
height will be a challenge. Watch for tri-newcomer of the
year Dodd and first team all-district Bush.
VALLEY MILLS EAGLES—Coach: Brad Janek (191-250).
2010-11: 2-25/0-10.
NAMES: 6-2 Soph. Blake Janek, 6.1 ppg., 4.1 rpg., 3 apg.;
6-0 Sr. Jr. Sam Callison, 5.7 ppg., 2.4 rpg., 2.3 apg.; 6-0 Jr.
Boyd Fowlkes, 2.8 ppg., 5.1 rpg., 1.4 spg.; 6-1 Jr. Brandon
Pierce, 5.3 ppg., 4.9 rpg., 1.5 spg., 1.3 bpg.; 5-7 Jr. Grant
Gumm, 2.2 ppg., 1.4 rpg., 2.6 apg.; Soph. Gage Hodges; Jr.
Clayton Taylor; Jr. Kenneth Collins.
GAME: Eagles were very young last year and learned a lot.
All starters are back with a year of varsity experience. Valley Mills should be much improved with a good summer
and a year to grow up. Janek was tri-newcomer of the year
while Callison and Pierce were second team all-district.
MERIDIAN YELLOWJACKETS—Coach: Tim Berg. 2010-11:
3-7 (district).
NAMES: 5-8 Sr. Justin Guerrero; Sr. Zane Payne.
GAME: Meridian missed the playoffs after advancing the
previous year. Payne collected first team all-district recognition while Guerrero was on the second team.
BLUM BOBCATS—Coach: John McFarlin. 2010-11: 10-16/3-7.
NAMES: 5-9 Sr. Andrew Raulston; 5-9 Sr. Ben Raulston; 5-8
Jr. Don Teel; 5-8 Soph. Blake Turner; 5-11 Soph. Austin Elmore; 5-9 Jr. Reagan Allen; 5-10 Soph. Stephen Scheets.
GAME: Bobcats will be bringing back a number of players
from the roster but do lose two graduated all-district stars
in Jeff Hearin and Nick Tate.
DISTRICT 16-A-I
HUBBARD JAGUARS—Coach: Brian Coffman (45-19). 201011: 24-9/11-1.
NAMES: 5-10 Sr. Cole Hill, 5 ppg., 4 rpg., 7 apg., 5 spg.; 6-5
Jr. Dae’Voddrick Williams, 18 ppg., 17 rpg., 6 bpg.; 5-10 Sr.
Donam Johnson, 4 ppg., 6 apg., 3 spg.; Sr. Jamel Jones, 7
ppg., 6 rpg., 6 spg.; Soph. Jordan Johnson, 8 ppg., 7 rpg.,
3 spg.
GAME: Hubbard advanced to the regional quarterfinals
against Kerens. The Jaguars will be very athletic this season and plan to move the ball a lot to open up both the
inside and outside game. Defensively the team is going to
fly around full court and get ready to run. Williams posted
monster averages last year on the way to defensive MVP
recognition while Hill placed on the first team all-district
roster.
RIESEL INDIANS—Coach: Luther Kirkpatrick. 2010-11: 1515/6-6.
NAMES: 5-11 Sr. Alan Hoeft; Sr. Darious Carpenter; 6-2 Sr.
Randall Kadlecek; 5-9 Sr. Tyler Kaminski; 6-3 Jr. Logan Wornat; 6-2 Sr. Cagen Roberts.
GAME: Riesel should return to district title contender status with the return of second teamer all-district Hoeft.
BREMOND TIGERS—Coach: Robbie Kasowski. 2010-11:
11-7/6-6.
NAMES: 6-0 Sr. Harvey Steele; 5-10 Sr. Jacob White; 6-4 Sr.
Jamal Wortham; Jr. Corey Bienski; Jr. Greg Wilganowski.
GAME: Bremond advanced to the area round against Kerens and should be sufficiently stacked for a return trip to
the post-season. Watch for second team all-district mates
Wortham and White to lead the effort.
MART PANTHERS—Coach: Joe Woodard. 2010-11: 3-9
(district).
GAME: Panthers graduated a pair of all-district talents in
Holden Strunck and Derrick Dieterich.
WORTHAM BULLDOGS—Coach: Mark Shelton. 2010-11:
11-13/5-7.
NAMES: Soph. Brysen Rhodes; Sr. Cooper Warren.
GAME: Wortham is another club that will be improved this
year. The Bulldogs welcome back newcomer of the year
Rhodes and first team all-district Warren to the lineup.
CHILTON PIRATES—Coach: Tucker Donohoe. 2010-11:
4-17/2-10.
NAMES: 5-9 Sr. Dauntay Horne; Sr. Trevian Sparks.
GAME: Chilton missed the playoffs after reaching the previous year. This team should ignite behind first team alldistrict Sparks
DAWSON BULLDOGS—Coach: Jordan Revill. 2010-11: 1614/9-3. NAMES: Sr. Slade Chasteen; Sr. Nathan Blair.
GAME: Dawson advanced to bi-district against Itasca but
graduated offensive MVP Steven Travis and all-district talent Nick Renfro. Look for honorable mention all-district
picks Chasteen and Blair to guide the Bulldogs.
DISTRICT 17-A-I
HONEY GROVE WARRIORS—Coach: Lee Frost. 2010-11:
23-8/11-1.
NAMES: 6-1 Sr. Darius Brown; 5-8 Soph. Jeremy Patt; 6-2
Jr. Charles Sanders; 6-3 Sr. Cody Joyce; 6-1 Sr. Cam Brooks;
5-10 Jr. Demontrae Finney.
GAME: District champion Honey Grove advanced to the
area round against Ben Wheeler Martin’s Mill and should
be prepared for another post-season run behind second
team all-Texomaland and district offensive player of the
year Brown. Help comes from tri-newcomer of the year
Patt, second team all-district Sanders and Joyce and honorable mention selections Brooks and Finney.
MERIT BLAND TIGERS—Coach: Joe Moore. 2010-11: 248/10-2.
NAMES: Sr. Blake Fryman; Sr. Christian Aviles; Jr. Carlos
Contreras.
GAME: Bland advanced to the area round against Cayuga
but to ensure future success the district runner-up will
need to replace graduated district MVP Roman Manikowski. Watch for tri-newcomer of the year Aviles, first team
all-district Fryman and second teamer Contreras to keep
the team rolling.
TRENTON TIGERS—Coach: Braughn Curtis. 2010-11: 17-14.
NAMES: 5-10 Jr. Alex Meyer; 5-8 Soph. Bailey Burks; 5-11
Sr. Tyler Lewis; 6-4 Jr. Blake Wilson; 5-8 Sr. Gage Berrios.
GAME: Trenton advanced to the area round against Clarksville and welcomes Coach Curtis to a team returning plenty
of talent. Burks was a tri-newcomer of the year while Meyer was first team all-district. Also watch for second teamer
Lewis and honorable mention picks Wilson and Berrios.
BLUE RIDGE TIGERS—Coach: Jason Wilson.
NAMES: Sr. Tanner Garcia; Sr. Shawn McCarley; Sr. Beau
Blacketeer; Sr. Trevor Agan.
GAME: Tigers will be returning some senior talent in second team all-district stars McCarley and Blacketeer and
honorable mention Garcia and Agan.
WOLFE CITY WOLVES—Coach: Kevin Hoefar. 2010-11:
6-22/3-9.
NAMES: 5-9 Sr. Tanner Bostick; 6-1 Soph. Justin Wilkerson;
6-0 Sr. Cody Horton; 5-10 Sr. K.J. Brown.
GAME: Wolfe City missed the playoffs after reaching the
previous year and will turn to honorable mention tabs Bostick and Wilkerson to guide the attack.
IVANHOE RAYBURN REBELS—Coach: J.R. Bingham.
NAMES: Jr. Dalton Titsworth; Jr. Patrick Richardson.
GAME: Rayburn graduated a first team all-district talent in
Brent Smith and thus will turn to honorable mention selections Titsworth and Richardson for extra production.
CELESTE BLUE DEVILS—Coach: Mike Lipsey. 2010-11:
1-24/0-12.
NAMES: 6-4 Sr. Robert Griffis; 5-8 Sr. Allen Lyday; 5-10 Jr.
Braden Morrow; 5-9 Sr. Caleb McCaslin; 6-0 Sr. Cody Genson.
GAME: Celeste will have a devil of a time escaping the cellar in this district.
DISTRICT 18-A-I
YANTIS OWLS—Coach: Christopher Hightower. 2010-11:
8-2 (district).
NAMES: 6-3 Sr. Ty Davis; Jr. Pecos Hurley; Jr. Jesus Sandoval; Jr. Brandon Simpson; Jr. Mark Carrasco; Soph. Michael
Carrasco.
GAME: Yantis advanced to the area round against La Rue La
Poynor. Davis is the team anchor and was named co-offensive player of the year. Owls get plenty of support from conewcomer of the year Hurley. This team will only get better
as only one senior graduated from the roster.
QUINLAN BOLES HORNETS—Coach: Bryan Coburn.
NAMES: 6-1 Jr. Hunter Jordan; 6-4 Sr. Jacob Isom; 6-1 Sr.
Kenny Roberson.
GAME: Boles advanced to bi-district against Trenton and
looks to be even stronger this year with the return of dis-
trict co-offensive MVP Jordan. Isom chipped in by being
named co-newcomer of the year.
FRUITVALE BOBCATS—Coach: Brent Hutto.
NAMES: 6-2 Jr. Marcus Rongel; 6-1 Sr. Jacob Davis; 6-0 Jr.
Chance Earl; 5-9 Jr. Connor Westbrook.
GAME: Fruitvale expects to be a district contender behind
the talented work of first team all-district Rongel and honorable mention picks Westbrook and Earl.
SULPHUR SPRINGS NORTH HOPKINS PANTHERS—Coach:
Clay Pirtle.
NAMES: Soph. Jessie Williams; Soph. Silas Whaley; Soph.
Tarence Berry.
GAME: North Hopkins advanced to bi-district against Merit
Bland but loses graduated district co-MVP Canyon Cockrum along with six other seniors. Three youngsters who
were freshmen last year return to the roster.
CUMBY TROJANS—Coach: Greg Raymond. 2010-11:
8-21/2-8.
NAMES: 5-9 Sr. Brandon Heer; Jr. Luke Sartin; Sr. Jordan
Strickland; Sr. Nathan Spillers; Jr. Arsenio Ugalde; Soph.
Evan Raymond.
GAME: Replacing graduated all-district talents David Hebert and Jordan Strickland will be the first order of business.
CAMPBELL INDIANS—Coach: Gary Felmet.
GAME: Campbell has numerous seniors to replace from
last year’s roster.
DISTRICT 19-A-I
CLARKSVILLE BLUE TIGERS—Coach: Walker Nichols. 201011: 21-6/10-0.
NAMES: 5-11 Sr. Radonte Edwards; 6-0 Sr. H.B. Rosser; 6-4
Sr. Jarrion Roberts; 6-5 Jr. Gary Moore; 5-10 Jr. Quentin
Beaty; 6-5 Soph. Tyus Savage; 6-0 Jr. Lonnie Hobbs; 6-3 Sr.
Chris Mitchell; 5-11 Sr. Jordan Alexander.
GAME: Clarksville advanced to the regional final against Tenaha and this year welcomes Coach Nichols from Mildred.
Tigers return the bulk of the team and will look to make
another deep run. This is a decorated team as Roberts was
first team all-state while Moore and Rosser were all-region
and Beaty and Edwards were first team all-district. Savage
and Hobbs were on the second team while Mitchell and
Alexander were honorable mention.
MCLEOD LONGHORNS—Coach: Steven Lambeth. 2010-11:
20-14.
NAMES: Sr. Paul Shepard, 10 ppg.; 5-10 Sr. Andy Otwell; Sr.
Brady Hindsman; Sr. Jesse Harville.
GAME: McLeod advanced to bi-district against Ben Wheeler Martin’s Mill. Shepard earned co-newcomer of the year
honors for his work while Otwell and Hindsman were second team all-district.
AVERY BULLDOGS—Coach: Jack Bowles. 2010-11: 17-14/8-3.
NAMES: 6-1 Sr. Dreylund Edwards, 10 ppg., 8 rpg.; 5-6 Sr.
Jeff Chivers, 11 ppg., 2.3 spg.
GAME: Avery advanced to bi-district against La Rue La
Poynor. The second year in the system will continue to help
the players. Bulldogs will have to keep games low scoring
as they are short on the bench. Chivers was named first
team all-district while Edwards was on the second team.
DETROIT EAGLES—Coach: Tom Manginell. 2010-11:
7-21/1-9.
NAMES: 6-4 Sr. Kolton James; 5-9 Sr. Crey Dickerson, 14.3
ppg.; 6-1 Sr. Challen Marshall; 6-2 Sr. Aaron Smith; 6-1 Sr.
Ty Booth.
GAME: Coach Manginell takes over at Detroit and welcomes back four starters including eight lettermen. Watch
for first team all-district Dickerson to continue his improvement. Help comes from second teamers Smith and Marshall and honorable mention Booth.
MAUD CARDINALS—Coach: Charles Bush.
NAMES: Sr. Dakota Jones; Sr. Hayden Minter; Sr. Jared Spry.
GAME: Cardinals expect to see improvement this year behind first team all-district performers Jones and Minter and
honorable mention Spry.
SIMMS BOWIE PIRATES—Coach: Kevin Hartwell.
GAME: Pirates will seek replacements for graduated alldistrict performers Reace Hudgeons, Jacob Meadows and
David Hensley.
DISTRICT 20-A-I
CAYUGA WILDCATS—Coach: Jeremy Jenkins. 2010-11: 309/10-0.
NAMES: 5-6 Jr. Pat Boxie; 5-9 Jr. Donte Jackson; 6-1 Jr.
Hunter Jenkins; 5-3 Sr. Daniel Walls; 5-11 Sr. Jake Nash;
6-5 Jr. Preston Anderson; 6-6 Sr. Zac Bowman; 6-6 Jr. Deon
Shofner.
GAME: Cayuga advanced to the regional semifinals against
Tenaha and is once again the league favorite despite graduating Dogwood Circle player of the year C.J. Wagner. Bowman was first team all-district while Anderson was on the
second team. There is solid height on the team going at
6-7, 6-6, 6-6 and 6-5.
BEN WHEELER MARTIN’S MILL MUSTANGS—Coach: Trae
Moore. 2010-11: 25-13/8-2.
NAMES: Sr. Will Schneider; James Fox; Cody McCoy; Eric
Schumacher.
GAME: Martins Mill advanced to the regional quarterfinals
against Clarksville. Mustangs graduated five seniors but as
always will be one of the favorites in this district.
LA RUE LA POYNOR FLYERS—Coach: Dean Nuckolls (10854). 2001-11: 23-11/7-3.
NAMES: Jr. Deon Johnson; 5-8 Jr. Ashton Abendroth; 5-6
Soph. Octavious Crear; 5-9 Sr. Jerrot Gray; 6-0 Soph. Mason
Motal; 5-9 Jr. Logan McClelland.
GAME: La Poynor advanced to the regional quarterfinals
against district rival Cayuga. Johnson was selected honorable mention all-East Texas.
HAWKINS HAWKS—Coach: Mike Craft. 2010-11: 12-16/46.
GAME: Hawkins advanced to the regional quarterfinals
against Ben Wheeler Martin’s Mill but will need to replace
Ryan Gaddis among others.
BIG SANDY WILDCATS—Coach: Kerry Strong (43-41). 201011: 10-14/2-8.
NAMES: 5-8 Sr. James Ellis; 6-3 Sr. Josh Sheeley; 5-9 Jr. Josh
Jackson.
GAME: District was tough on the Wildcats last year and the
team must replace five seniors including the leading scorer
and rebounder. Big Sandy is going to have to come together
quickly and have players step up in order to be successful.
MALAKOFF CROSS ROADS BOBCATS—Coach: Josh Wheeler. 2010-11: 4-22/0-10.
NAMES: 5-9 Sr. Dustin Lee; 5-11 Sr. Brandon Peyrefitte;
6-1 Jr. Brandon Davis; 5-9 Sr. Brandon Pryor; 5-9 Jr. Austin
Brown; 6-4 Sr. Garrett Robertson.
GAME: Cross Roads will definitely be an improved and
more experienced team this year as only three seniors
graduated off the roster.
DISTRICT 21-A-I
PRICE CARLISLE INDIANS—Coach: Jamie Skelton. 2010-11:
11-8/6-2.
NAMES: 6-4 Sr. Chadd Dansby, 16.8 ppg., 12.9 rpg., 4.6
bpg., 1.3 apg., 1.8 spg; Jr. Jared Poncho; Sr. Clay Skelton.
GAME: Carlisle advanced to bi-district against Shelbyville.
Dansby was an honorable mention all-East Texas selection
for the second consecutive year as well as district offensive
MVP. Skelton put the fear in opponents in an all-district
season while Poncho wore teams out on the same roster.
OVERTON MUSTANGS—Coach: Kerry McConnell (135126). 2010-11: 11-20/4-5.
NAMES: 5-11 Sr. Dalton Jeffers; 6-0 S. Spencer Wright; 5-8
Sr. Tim Hawkins; 5-10 Sr. Derek Graham; 6-3 Jr. Greg Moore.
GAME: Overton advanced to the area round against Grapeland. Coach McConnell was pleased with the team’s play
late in the season going 8-6 the last 14 games after a 3-14
start. Mustangs return four starters and will work hard
and build on the success of last season. This is the team’s
second year under McConnell so expect to see some great
strides being made. Hawkins was the district newcomer of
the year while Graham placed on the all-district roster.
MOUNT ENTERPRISE WILDCATS—Coach: Clint Creel (6546). 2010-11: 5-16/3-5.
NAMES: 5-6 Jr. Chance Young; 5-9 Jr. Zach Moore; 6-1 Soph.
Josh Leadon; 5-8 Sr. Zach Pollett; 5-9 Jr. Hunter Ammons.
GAME: After coming off of a rebuilding season last year after missing the playoffs for the first time in five years, the
young Wildcat team has some experience under their belts
to help them move back into the playoff picture. Leadon
captured district freshman of the year honors while Young
NEW SUMMERFIELD HORNETS—Coach: Jason Davis.
2010-11: 8-0 (district).
NAMES: 5-9 Jr. Cameron Williams; 5-5 Jr. Bola Guerrero;
5-11 Soph. Ivan Ornelas; Jr. Adrian Ornelas; 5-8 Sr. David
Ogeda; 5-9 Jr. Austin Gray; 5-11 Jr. Ryan Weaver; 6-1 Jr.
Johnathan Garcia.
GAME: New Summerfield advanced to the area round
against Lovelady but must replace graduated district MVP
Dyirell White. Returning talent includes first team all-district picks Austin Gray and Weaver and second team alldistrict selection Adrian Ornelas.
CUSHING BEARKATS—Coach: Vincent Chatman. 2010-11:
0-8 (district).
GAME: Cushing will be fighting some serious odds to become playoff eligibile in this unforgiving district.
DISTRICT 22-A-I
TENAHA TIGERS—Coach: Todd Bodden. 2010-11: 2810/10-0.
NAMES: 6-2 Sr. Reginald Davis; 5-9 Sr. Octavius Griffith; 6-2
Sr. Shaquille Mitchell; Sr. DeAaron Roland; Soph. Jacobi Ivy.
GAME: Tenaha rolled all the way into Austin and the state
championship game against Eula. The Tigers are a strong
favorite to not only return to the Erwin Center, but to win
it all behind TABC all-state and district MVP pick Davis.
Griffith was named the district offensive player of the year
while Mitchell and Roland were first team all-district and
Ivy was on the second team.
GARY BOBCATS—Coach: Tony Wood. 2010-11: 16-12/7-3.
NAMES: 6-0 Sr. Levi Cohorst; 6-0 Sr. Luke Thornton; 5-8 Jr.
Matt Wood; 5-8 Sr. Jade Greer; 6-3 Jr. Stephen White; 6-1
Sr. Connor Coligan; 5-11 Jr. Teddy Rotramel; 5-9 Sr. Clay Myers; 5-9 Soph. Josh Bowen.
GAME: Gary had an incredible season in turning around a
3-24/1-11 record from the previous year and will be even
better this year. Watch for district defensive MVP Coligan
to shine along with first team all-district Wood (the only
sophomore named to the roster).
TIMPSON BEARS—Coach: Cody Anthony. 2010-11: 5-22/1-9.
NAMES: 6-0 Sr. Jaylin Rhodes, 11 ppg., 7 rpg.; 5-8 Jr. Lorenzo Young, 8 ppg., 2 apg., 2.5 spg.; 6-0 Soph. Dimric Caraway,
2 ppg., 4 rpg.; 5-9 Sr. John Jacobs, 5 ppg., 3 rpg., 2 spg.
GAME: Replacing five seniors will be difficult, especially
losing point guard Rody Paige. Bears look to improve with
the help of solid, young JV and junior high players who had
success this past season. Familiarity and expectations with
this system for a second consecutive year should be the
main catalyst for winning and competing in a difficult district. Rhodes was voted first team all-district and will lead
the team.
SHELBYVILLE DRAGONS—Coach: Reggie Parks. 2010-11:
12-14/6-4.
NAMES: 5-8 Jr. James Bradford; 5-6 Jr. Caleb Stracener; 6-0
Sr. Ryon Vaughn; 5-11 Jr. Dillion Brown.
GAME: Shelbyville’s spectacular season included turning
around an 0-10 district mark to 6-4.
BECKVILLE BEARCATS—Coach: Bubba Jones. 2010-11: 1110/5-5.
NAMES: 5-11 Sr. Rain Rieke.
GAME: Rain poured down on the opposition on the way to
second team all-district recognition.
GARRISON BULLDOGS—Coach: Tanner Kudrna. 2010-11:
2-12/1-9.
NAMES: Jr. Hunter Key; Sr. Rowdy Ammons; Soph. Markeese Hall; Jr. Zach Bush; Jr. Derick Johnson.
GAME: Key found the lock to thd door in a second team alldistrict campaign and will lead a team that struggled last
year in its move down to Class A.
DISTRICT 23-A-I
GRAPELAND SANDIES—Coach: J.J. Johnson (51-13). 201011: 27-8/7-1.
NAMES: 6-1 Sr. Demelius Simpson, 14.3 ppg., 3.3 rpg., 3.7
apg.; 6-2 Soph. Patrick Walker, 18 ppg., 5 rpg., 2.7 apg.; 6-2
Sr. Tylphus Walker, 10 ppg., 12 rpg., 1.2 apg.; 5-11 Soph.
Demetri Walker; 6-1 Soph. Jivarro Thompson.
GAME: Grapeland advanced to the regional semifinals
against Clarksville. Sandies will be a lot quicker this year
and will have more experience in the starting lineup. The
freshmen from last year got valuable experience in the
playoffs and will be ready to step up their play this year.
District MVP Patrick Walker led the team in scoring as a
freshman and will be ready to lead along with first team
all-district Simpson.
ELKHART SLOCUM MUSTANGS—Coach: Jay Bruce (15390). 2010-11: 24-12.
NAMES: 5-11 Sr. Cole Lane; 6-3 Sr. Dillon Bickerstaff; Jr. Reagan Bowman.
GAME: Slocum advanced to the area round against Tenaha
and will be tough yet again as Lane and Bickerstaff were
named to the honorable mention all-East Texas roster and
first team all-district. Bowman was district newcomer of
the year.
LOVELADY
LIONS—Coach: John
Lowery. 2010-11:
5-3 (district).
NAMES: 6-3 Sr.
Jordan Driskell, 21
Jordan Driskell
Taylor Rich
ppg.; 6-4 Sr. Taylor
Lovelady
Lovelady
Therwhanger; 6-1
Jr. Taylor Rich; 6-2
Soph. Jacolby Simpson; 5-8 Jr. Justis Kelly.
GAME: Lovelady advanced to the regional quarterfinals
against Grapeland. Team struggled early with a tough
schedule but came on late. Driskell is back after being
named offensive player of the year while Therwhanger was
co-defensive player of the year.
ALTO YELLOWJACKETS—Coach: Luke Balkcom.
NAMES: 5-10 Soph. Jacolby Whitaker; 6-2 Sr. Gedaricus
Martin; 5-9 Jr. Jonathon Pope.
GAME: Alto missed the playoffs after advancing the previous year.
LATEXO TIGERS—Coach: Kevin Hopson.
GAME: The Tigers could find themselves fangless in a district with plenty of bite.
DISTRICT 24-A-I
PINELAND WEST SABINE TIGERS—Coach: Jeff Parks. 201011: 21-7/8-0.
NAMES: 6-0 Jr. Desmond Lacy; 5-9 Sr. Taylor Barnett; 5-7
Jr. Jay Moody; Sr. Maurice Bell; Soph. Nick Williams; Soph.
Rickel Thomas; Jr. Jordan Galloway; Sr. Luis Flores.
GAME: West Sabine advanced to the regional quarterfinals
against Tenaha and looks to again be the elite of the district.
BROADDUS BULLDOGS—Coach: Darren Cook. 2010-11:
14-17/6-2.
NAMES: Jr. Austin Kollet.
GAME: Broaddus advanced to bi-district against Lovelady.
ZAVALLA EAGLES—Coach: Lucas Holloway. 2010-11:
7-17/4-4.
NAMES: Sr. Garrett Wright.
GAME: Zavalla advanced to bi-district against Elkhart Slocum.
BROOKELAND WILDCATS—Coach: Bo Martin. 2010-11:
2-22/0-8.
NAMES: Sr. Zack Garrett; Sr. Devon Newman; Jr. Quez Garrett; Sr. Austin Johnson.
GAME: Zack Garrett picked up first team all-district honors
while Newman was on the second team and Quez Garrett
and Johnson were honorable mention.
COLMESNEIL BULLDOGS—Coach: Steve McCullough.
2010-11: 2-6 (district).
NAMES: Sr. Cullen Barker; Sr. Kyle Tant; Jr. Dakota Thedford;
Jr. Bryce Rains; Jr. Brandon Cowart; Sr. Garrett Follmar; Sr.
Dustin Hill; Jr. Colton Ackley.
GAME: It is only fitting that a Barker (Cullen) lead the Bulldogs. Colmesneil is in good shape with eight of the 10 players returning to the varsity.
DISTRICT 25-A-I
DALLARDSVILLE BIG SANDY WILDCATS—Coach: Kevin Foster (361-167). 2010-11: 18-14/6-2.
NAMES: 6-0 Jr. Naaman Williams; 6-0 Jr. Ryan Hendrix; 6-0
Sr. Quintin Matthews; 5-7 Jr. Zach Barnard; 5-9 Soph. Jalen
Abbey; 5-7 Jr. Avery Cherry; 6-0 Soph. Tyler Griffin.
GAME: Big Sandy advanced to bi-district against Normangee. The Wildcats will again be one of the leaders of the
district pack behind co-offensive MVP Williams and first
team all-district Hendrix.
EVADALE REBELS—Coach: Laurence Williams. 2010-11:
21-16/7-1.
NAMES: 6-2 Sr. Deven Murphy; 5-6 Sr. Brandon Bruce; 6-0
Sr. Kip Rawls; 5-7 Jr. Matthew Totten; 6-1 Sr. Shawn Totten;
5-10 Jr. Braiden Burford; 6-0 Jr. Corey Stringer; 6-1 Sr. Kyle
Taylor.
GAME: Evadale’s first season under Coach Williams was a
huge success as the Rebels advanced to the state semifinals against Eula. This is still a young team and has plenty
of talent to return to Austin. Watch for honorable mention
Super Gold team member and district co-offensive MVP
Murphy to have a huge senior season. Bruce and Totten
chipped in with second team all-district recognition.
SARATOGA WEST HARDIN OILERS—Coach: Jason Henry.
2010-11: 13-12/2-6.
1A-I
NAMES: 6-2 Jr. Calvin Ridge, 8 ppg.; 6-3 Sr. Wyatt Patterson,
8 ppg., 7 rpg.; 5-11 Jr. Morgan Patterson; 5-11 Sr. Justin Harrington; 5-8 Jr. Michael Shroff.
GAME: Oilers should be balanced inside and out. This is a
team that plays very good defense and plays well together.
HULL-DAISETTA BOBCATS—Coach: Anthony Chambers.
2010-11: 13-12/4-4.
NAMES: Sr. Chisholm Marberry; Sr. Michael Tanner; Soph.
Austin Edmundson; Soph. Dustin Welch.
GAME: Hull-Daisetta advanced to bi-district against Mumford. The Bobcats sport plenty of returning talent including
defensive co-MVP Marberry, newcomer of the year Tanner
and second team all-district performers Edmundson and
Welch.
SABINE PASS SHARKS—Coach: Trey Harvey. 2010-11:
3-22/1-7.
GAME: Sabine Pass missed the playoffs after advancing the
previous year. The Sharks might be swimming in circles with
the loss of graduated all-district talent Hunter Cruthirds.
DISTRICT 26-A-I
BURTON PANTHERS—Coach: Jamie Smith. 2010-11: 1410/9-1.
NAMES: 6-0 Sr. Xavier Bethany; Jr. Brandon Green; Sr. Juwan Mathis; Sr. Andy Gibson; Jr. Josh Gantt; Jr. Sam Gibson.
GAME: Burton advanced to the regional quarterfinals
against district rival Normangee and will again be a league
favorite. Mathis returns following a defensive MVP season
while Bethany and Andy Gibson were first team all-district,
Green was second team and Gantt and Sam Gibson were
honorable mention.
MUMFORD MUSTANGS—Coach: Chris Sodek (173-104).
2010-11: 27-7/8-2.
NAMES: 5-8 Sr. Robert Galicia, 7.4 ppg., 2.7 rpg., 8.2 apg.,
2.9 spg.; 6-2 Sr. Quincy Lewis, 8.2 ppg., 7.7 rpg., 1.1 spg.;
6-5 Soph. Aubrie King, 21.8 ppg., 10.8 rpg., 5.4 apg., 2.2
spg.; 5-9 Jr. Josh Sustaita, 5.8 ppg., 2.3 rpg., 1.1 spg.
GAME: Mumford advanced to the area round against Milano. King burst on the scene as a freshman and averaged a
double-double on the way to district co-MVP honors. Help
will come from first team all-district Lewis, second teamer
Galicia and honorable mention Sustaita. In order to be successful, Mustangs will have to rely on teamwork, pressure
defense and a fastbreak offense.
NORMANGEE PANTHERS—Coach: Larry Harvey (22-9).
2010-11: 22-9/7-3.
NAMES: 6-1 Sr. Dominique Barton, 16 ppg, 4 rpg., 5 apg.,
5 spg.; 6-1 Sr. Collin Reid, 14.5 ppg., 3 rpg., 3 apg.,6 spg.;
5-10 Sr. Tyler Johnson, 4 ppg., 2 apg., 4 spg.; 6-5 Jr. Stormy
Spikes, 14 ppg., 9 rpg., 2 apg., 2 spg., 4 bpg.
GAME: Normangee advanced to the regional semifinals
against San Antonio Stacey. Panthers return four starters
and will be battling for district top honors. Watch for first
team all-district Barton and Reid, second teamer Spikes
and honorable mention Johnson.
SNOOK BLUEJAYS—Coach: Mike Junek. 2010-11: 9-17/3-7.
NAMES: Soph. Keenan Brooks; Sr. DeMarco Carter; Sr. LeDarren Bosley.
GAME: Brooks had a sensational freshman season and was
voted newcomer of the year. He will help guide a club with
assistance from second team all-district Bosley and honorable mention Carter.
IOLA BULLDOGS—Coach: Jonathan Hines. 2010-11: 1317/3-7.
NAMES: 5-9 Jr. C.J. Dottin, 20 ppg., 6 spg.; 6-2 Jr. Bobby
Pointer; 6-6 Jr. Tyson Tindol; 5-11 Fr. Rey Holmes; 5-11
Soph. Geronimo Castillo.
GAME: Iola is a young team with high upside. Mainly
a guard-driven team in the past, the addition of Tindol
should give the Bulldogs some much needed rebounding
and shot blocking. First team all-district Dottin looks to
become the leader of this team and improve on his sophomore totals. Castillo and Pointer were honorable mention
all-district.
SOMERVILLE YEGUAS—Coach: Malcolm Watson. 2010-11:
0-10 (district).
NAMES: Soph. Trenton Martinez.
GAME: Somerville missed the playoffs after reaching the
DISTRICT 27-A-I
MILANO EAGLES—Coach: Robbie Robinson. 2010-11: 274/10-0.
NAMES: 6-3 Sr. John Jentsch; 5-9 Sr. Jordan Melton; 6-2 Jr.
Dominique Messer, 12.6 ppg., 8 rpg.; Jr. Toby Sanders.
GAME: Milano advanced to the regional quarterfinals
against Evadale and returns league offensive MVP Messer.
Reinforcements are present with first team all-district Jentsch, Sanders and Melton.
THRALL TIGERS—Coach: Shane Wilton. 2010-11: 9-16/8-2.
NAMES: Jr. Austin Stolte; Sr. Kollen Scruggs; Sr. DeAndre
Roberson; Sr. Kevin Anderson; Sr. Josh Miller; Sr. Coleman
Seggrins.
GAME: Thrall advanced to the area round against Burton.
Stolte was voted league defensive MVP while three-point
specialist Roberson was newcomer of the year. Mix in first
team all-district Scruggs and Anderson and second teamers
Miller and Seggrins and this will be a tough team to punch
out, especially with all players back on the roster.
HOLLAND HORNETS—Coach: Matt McCray (69-84). 201011: 12-19/6-4.
NAMES: 6-0 Sr. Ely Stroud, 10.5 ppg., 8.6 rpg., 1.1 apg., 1.6
spg.; 6-3 Jr. Cody Lankford, 8.6 ppg., 7.5 rpg.; 5-10 Jr. Sam
Cortez; 5-9 Sr. Nathan Cook; 6-2 Soph. Tyler Ramthun.
GAME: Holland advanced to bi-district against Yorktown.
Hornets lose key players at the guard position that must
be replaced in order to continue the success of the past
two seasons. Senior leadership from three-year starter and
first team all-district Stroud will be key. The development
of Cook will ease the loss of graduated Mike Cockerill and
Sam Goodnight who have handled the guard spots the past
two years.
GEORGETOWN GATEWAY CHARTER GATORS—Coach:
Richard Rickey. 2010-11: 5-25/1-9.
GAME: Gateway will be vastly improved over last year’s
record.
GRANGER LIONS—Coach: Thomas Pickerill. 2010-11:
5-16/2-8.
NAMES: 6-2 Jr. Preston Jimenez; 6-1 Jr. Travis Tidwell; 6-2
Soph. Jake Kaderka; 5-8 Sr. Daniel Olivarez; 5-11 Sr. Cody
Strmiska; 6-1 Soph. Bryce Jimenez; 6-4 Sr. Jake Miller.
GAME: Lions were exceptionally young last year in Coach
Pickerill’s first season with mostly underclassmean getting
minutes. Granger will turn to second team all-district Preston Jimenez for improvement this season with help from
honorable mention picks Tidwell and Kaderka.
BARTLETT BULLDOGS—Coach: Royce McAdams. 2010-11:
2-15/2-8.
GAME: The Bulldogs will have to find some bite to compete
in this tough district.
DISTRICT 28-A-I
SHINER COMANCHES—Coach: Wendell Boner. 2010-11:
16-13/7-1.
NAMES: Sr. Matt Pohler; Jr. Evel Jones; Jr. Trevion Flowers;
Sr. Leo Baray; Sr. Zach Lawrence; Jr. Kris Patek; Sr. Derek
Duke; Jr. Charles Arledge.
GAME: Shiner advanced to the area round against Normangee. The Comanches are always in the playoff talk and will
be once again behind district co-MVP Pohler, newcomer of
the year Jones, first team all-district Flowers and second
teamer Baray.
YORKTOWN WILDCATS—Coach: Ruben Serrano. 2010-11:
27-7/6-2.
NAMES: 6-0 Sr. Jayden Barefield; 5-2 Sr. Rodryck Williams;
5-9 Sr. Kolbe Ybarra; 6-1 Sr. Michael Coffman; 6-4 Sr. Austin
Traynham; 6-0 Jr. Dustin Metting.
GAME: Yorktown advanced to the area round against
Evadale. Wildcats must replace graduated district co-MVP
Erin Barefield and will turn to first team all-district Jayden
Barefield and Williams along with second teamer Ybarra to
lead another playoff drive.
FLATONIA BULLDOGS—Coach: Bryan Zimmerman. 201011: 8-24/5-3.
NAMES: 5-8 Sr. Cole Robbins; Sr. Clay Branecky; Jr. Zane
Ponder; 5-8 Sr. Colby Mica; Soph. Will Bruns; Jr. Colby Craig;
Sr. Israel Flores; Jr. Josh Velasquez; Sr. Derek Branecky.
GAME: Flatonia advanced to bi-district against Thrall. Bulldogs will again be dangerous with lots of talent back on
the club including first team all-district Robbins and Clay
Branecky and second teamers Ponder and Mica.
GANADO INDIANS—Coach: John Armstrong. 2010-11:
6-20/1-7
NAMES: 6-3 Sr. Trey Thedford; 5-9 Sr. Cory Marroquin;
5-10 Sr. Xavier Salazar; 6-0 Jr. Austin Lawrence; 6-2 Soph.
Graham Lawrence; 5-9 Soph. Clay Vesely; 6-2 Soph. Adrian
Martinez.
GAME: Ganado missed the playoffs after reaching the regional quarterfinals the previous year. Thedford was voted
first team all-district while Salazar, Marroquin and Lawrence were all on the second team. Indians only graduated
one senior and will have more experience this year.
LOUISE HORNETS—Coach: Joe Bill. 2010-11: 1-15/1-7.
NAMES: Sr. J.R. Perez; Sr. Colton Courville; 6-2 Sr. Desmond
Pulliam.
GAME: Hornets will rely on second team all-district sensations Perez and Courville to make a difference.
DISTRICT 29-A-I
MASON PUNCHERS—Coach: John Keller. 2010-11: 1213/4-2.
NAMES: 5-9 Sr. Chance Stockbridge, 12 ppg., 4.1 rpg., 4.1
apg., 3 spg.; 6-2 Jr. Woody Watson, 12 ppg., 9.3 rpg.; 5-11
Sr. Austin Trip, 8 ppg., 4.1 rpg., 2.1 spg.; 6-0 Sr. Jake Newsom, 3.8 ppg., 2.8 rpg.; 5-6 Sr. David Mora, 3.2 ppg., 1.7
apg., 1.9 spg.
GAME: Mason advanced to the regional semifinals against
Evadale. Punchers return four starters including all-West
Texas selection Stockbridge and eight lettermen. Mason
depends on their defense and hustle to keep them in
games. Success will depend on how quickly they get into
the flow of the season after a hopeful deep playoff run in
football. Watson was co-newcomer of the year while Tripp
was first team all-district and Newsom a second teamer.
MEDINA BOBCATS—Coach: Tut Wardlaw (95-50). 2010-11:
19-11/4-2.
NAMES: 5-9 Sr. Andrew Landry, 22 ppg., 6 rpg., 4 spg.; 6-3
Sr. Sammie Williamson, 12 ppg., 14 rpg.; 5-8 Soph. Mitchell
Black, 6 ppg., 2 apg.; 6-3 Jr. J.D. Ortiz, 7 ppg., 6 rpg.
GAME: Medina advanced to bi-district against San Antonio
Stacey. Bobcats will have more size and quickness. Inexperience was a big downfall for the team last year. With eight
returning lettermen and three returning starters the Bobcats should be ready for another deep playoff run. Landry
is the returning district MVP while Williamson, Black and
Ortiz were all second team all-district.
JOHNSON CITY EAGLES—Coach: Jeff Campbell. 2010-11:
14-12/4-2.
NAMES: 6-4 Sr. Wyatt Eubanks; 5-11 Jr. Jaxon Riebesehl;
6-0 Sr. Adam Lefford; 5-10 Sr. Dusty Harvey; 6-0 Sr. Jason
Guthrie.
GAME: Johnson City advanced to the area round against
Falls City. Riebesehl was tri-newcomer of the year while
Eubanks was first team all-district. Guthrie, Harvey and Lefford all placed on the second team.
CENTER POINT PIRATES—Coach: Eric Bruton. 2010-11:
6-18/0-6.
NAMES: Juan Angel; 5-10 Jr. Andres Ybarra, 6 ppg., 6 rpg.,
2 apg., 4 spg.
GAME: Pirates had a difficult run last year and graduated
three seniors from the roster. Watch for tri-newcomer of
the year Ybarra to have a major impact with help from second team all-district Angel.
DISTRICT 30-A-I
SAN ANTONIO STACEY EAGLES—Coach: Mike Flores. 201011: 23-12/10-4.
NAMES: 6-3 Sr. Dylan Moton; 5-10 Sr. Tony Roach; 5-6 Sr.
Trae Geanes; 5-8 Sr. Gerardo Salgado; 5-7 Jr. Mikel Corpening; 5-8 Sr. Nathaniel Contreras; 5-9 Sr. Omar Mostafa; 6-0
Jr. Hunter Price; 5-11 Soph. Dustin Hedrick.
GAME: Stacey advanced to the regional final against
Evadale. Super Team star Desmond Clark has graduated
and will need to be replaced, but there is talent aplenty
to help shoot for another long playoff run. Watch for the
talent well to spring with district co-MVP Moton and newcomer of the year Salgado.
SAN ANTONIO GERVIN ACADEMY COYOTES—Coach: Robert Hawkins. 2010-11: 16-9/9-5.
NAMES: Sr. Vincent Nichols.
GAME: Gervin Academy missed the playoffs after reaching
the regional quarterfinals the previous year. Nichols was
money in a first team all-district season.
SABINAL YELLOWJACKETS—Coach: David Navarro (21551). 2010-11: 25-7/12-2.
NAMES: 5-9 Sr. Joey Rodriguez, 8.5 ppg., 6.3 rpg., 3.5 apg.;
5-11 Sr. Chris Olivares, 6.1 ppg., 7.2 rpg., 2.5 apg.; 5-6 Jr.
Elijah Gonzales, 5.8 ppg., 2.3 rpg., 3.4 apg.; 5-7 Soph. Felipe
Negrete, 3.6 ppg., 2.1 rpg., 1.7 apg.
GAME: Sabinal advanced to the regional quarterfinals
against district rival San Antonio Stacey. Team will be quick
and have shooters. Watch for second team all-district stars
Rodriguez and Gonzales to lead the way.
D’HANIS COWBOYS—Coach: Todd Craft. 2010-11: 21-9/10-4.
NAMES: Sr. Tye Macon; Jr. Clint Rothe.
GAME: D’Hanis advanced to bi-district against Johnson
City. Cowboys will again be in the chase behind second
team all-district Macon and Rothe.
CHARLOTTE TROJANS—Coach: Michael Hernandez.
NAMES: Sr. Nick Luna.
GAME: Luna was second team all-district and the team
leader for the Trojans.
BRACKETTVILLE BRACKETT TIGERS—Coach: Ralph Almanza.
NAMES: Sr. Joelson Terrazas.
GAME: Terreazas is being counted on for even more this
year after garnering second team all-district recognition.
LA PRYOR BULLDOGS—Coach: Fortino Patino. 2010-11:
3-21/2-12.
NAMES: Jr. Diego Patino.
GAME: Bulldogs will be rebuilding after replacing graduated all-district seniors Joe Guzman, David Castillo, Emilio
Salazar and Osbaldo Garcia.
SAN ANTONIO SENDERO ACADEMY MUSTANGS—Coach:
Norman Marshall. 2010-11: 12-9/8-6.
GAME: Sendero will need to compensate for the loss of
graduated all-district talents Josh Torres, Alex Soto and
Oscar Benavides.
DISTRICT 31-A-I
PORT ARANSAS MARLINS—Coach: Joe Kocurek. 2010-11:
19-12/6-2. NAMES: 6-2 Jr. Tyler Pate; 5-8 Jr. Chase Chambers; 6-1 Sr.
Andrew Groseclose; 6-0 Sr. Storm Bales; 5-9 Sr. Thomas
Winton; Sr. Luke Myner.
GAME: Port Aransas advanced to the area round against
Sabinal and could be poised for a district title. Pate notched
co-offensive player of the year honors while Bales was conewcomer of the year and Groseclose was first team alldistrict and Winton and Myner second team.
PETTUS EAGLES—Coach: Steve Marbach (201-159). 2010-
11: 19-12/4-4.
NAMES: 6-0 Sr. Hunter Tomlin, 11.8 ppg., 8.1 rpg.; 6-2 Sr.
Ryan Beck, 16.3 ppg., 14.1 rpg.; 5-3 Jr. Clay Brown.
GAME: Pettus advanced to bi-district against Santa Maria
and graduated only one of the team’s top eight players.
Coach Marbach has indicated this could be his last year at
the helm as he is also the athetlic director and head football coach. Beck was co-offensive player of the year while
Tomlin and Brown were both first team all-district.
FALLS CITY BEAVERS—Coach: Travis Ehrlich. 2010-11: 104/7-1.
NAMES: Sr. Tyler Wiatrek.
GAME: Falls City advanced to the regional quarterfinals
against Mason. Expect the Beavers to again be among the
district favorites with the return of district co-MVP Wiatrek.
WOODSBORO EAGLES—Coach: Daniel Waer. 2010-11:
4-22/1-7.
NAMES: 6-8 Sr. Chris Payne; 6-3 Jr. Conner Payne; 6-1 Jr.
Logan Moses; Sr. Daniel Ortega; 5-8 Jr. Tyler Quesada.
GAME: This team will be a Payne, er, pain, for opponents,
with the return of district co-newcomer of the year Conner
Payne and second team all-district Chris Payne.
KENEDY LIONS—Coach: Russell Weilbacher. 2010-11:
8-17/2-6.
GAME: Kenedy lost five key seniors from its roster, including all-district talents in Jake Havron, Lane Gaskamp, Rhett
Bell and Jarryd Duenes.
DISTRICT 32-A-I
LA VILLA CARDINALS—Coach: Ricardo Cantu, Sr. 2010-11:
21-8/8-0.
NAMES: 5-6 Soph. Brandon Urena; 6-2 Sr. Armando Garza;
5-10 Sr. Ricky Cantu; 5-10 Soph. Robert Serna; 5-5 Sr. Kevin
Ramirez.
GAME: La Villa advanced to the area round against San
Antonio Stacey. Urena was a solid pick as district co-new-
comer of the year on a team headed by Coach of the Year
Ricardo Cantu. There are weapons all over the roster including offensive MVP Garza, co-defensive MVP Cantu, first
team all-district Ramirez and honorable mention Serna.
BEN BOLT BADGERS—Coach: Jeff LeFevre. 2010-11:
6-18/3-5.
NAMES: Soph. Nicholas Gonzalez; Sr. Gabriel Ramirez;
Soph. Alejo Salas; Jr. Robert Guzman; Sr. Steven Pena; Jr.
Rudy Lopez; Jr. Eric Salinas; Sr. Andres Alaniz; Jr. Emmitt
Salinas; Sr. Michael Perez; Soph. Chris Cantu; Soph. Colton
Gafford.
GAME: Ben Bolt advanced to bi-district against Port Aransas for the second consecutive season and only graduated
one senior. Watch for defensive co-MVP Alaniz, first team
all-district Guzman, second teamers Ramirez and Emmitt
Salinas and honorable mention nod Eric Salinas.
BENAVIDES EAGLES—Coach: Jesse Cadena.
NAMES: Jesus Villegas.
GAME: Benavides has a solid returnee in co-newcomer of
the year Villegas.
SANTA MARIA COUGARS—Coach: Raul Rivera. 2010-11:
18-13.
NAMES: Sr. Eddie Ramos.
GAME: Santa Maria advanced to the area round against
Mason. Replacing graduated district MVP Jorge Villasana
will be a huge task. Expect second team all-district Ramos
to be the team’s new leader.
AGUA DULCE LONGHORNS—Coach: Jeff Hilliard. 2010-11:
1-15/1-7.
NAMES: 5-4 Sr. Andres Pacheco; 5-11 Jr. Chris Charles; 5-10
Soph. Dacota Deaver; 5-10 Soph. Trey Mann; 6-2 Sr. Matt
Martin; 5-8 Sr. Troy Rosas; 5-10 Sr. Ben Martinez; 5-8 Jr.
Xavier Garza.
GAME: Agua Dulce will roll behind second team all-district
Charles, the only sophomore named to the first or second
team roster. Deaver, Martinez and Rosas were all honorable mention all-district.
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Roxton—The Lions were a state semifinalist and one of the premier teams in the state.
Nazareth—The traditionally strong Swifts rolled to the regional quarterfinals and could easily dash beyond that this year.
Ackerley Sands—Mustangs won 30 games and went 14-0 in district and seek even better numbers.
Paducah—Last year’s state champion graduated six seniors but will again field talent throughout the lineup.
Waelder—This state semifinalist graduated district MVP Dontrai Houston but returns other key pieces from last year’s success.
Huckabay—Indians rolled to the regional semifinals and return a good one in Marty Yates to lead the way.
Lipan—A regional semifinalist finish combined with the return of Zach Nelson on offense and Trevor Williams on defense will help.
Throckmorton –Greyhounds reached the regional semifinals and welcome back district co-MVPs Tucker Brown and Gary Farquhar.
Laneville—Talent alone makes this three-time regional finalist one dangerous club despite some key graduation losses.
Dodd City—The Hornets lost only one game last year and it came in the regional semifinals against Laneville.
CLASS A DIVISION II
DISTRICT 1-A-II
TEXLINE TORNADOES—Coach: Tanner Martin (20-12).
2010-11: 20-12/6-0.
NAMES: 6-1 Jr. Cody Fuqua, 13 ppg., 15 rpg.; 6-1 Soph.
Chance Helms, 18 ppg., 9 rpg.; 6-3 Fr. Aaron Gutierrez.
GAME: Texline advanced to the regional semifinals against
Anton. Tornadoes will be young but will have tremendous
athleticism and talent. If the team can overcome its lack of
varsity experience and remain poised they will be extremely tough. Fuqua and Helms were first team all-district.
CHANNING EAGLES—Coach: Brian Leeper. 2010-11: 1212/2-4.
GAME: Channing advanced to bi-district against Kress,
rebounding nicely from an 0-8 district mark the previous
year.
HARTLEY TIGERS—Coach: Sonny Calhoun. 2010-11: 1012/4-2.
GAME: Hartley advanced to bi-district against Nazareth.
ADRIAN MATADORS—Coach: Lee Parker. 2010-11: 2-17/06.
NAMES: Sr. Manuel Mata; Sr. Tanner Norrell; Sr. Angel Valle; Jr. Tony Aguilar; Jr. Alex Petersen; Soph. Justin Garman;
Soph. Miles Groneman; Soph. Cory Hammit; Soph. Tobie
Keese.
GAME: Adrian missed the playoffs after reaching the previous year and will seek to replace a pair of graduated alldistrict talents.
DISTRICT 2-A-II
NAZARETH SWIFTS—Coach: Zach Boxell (185-126). 201011: 18-16.
NAMES: 6-2 Sr. Riley Huseman; 5-8 Jr. Keenan Albracht; Jr.
Trey Farris.
GAME: Nazareth advanced to the regional quarterfinals
against district rival Happy. The traditionally powerful
Swifts will again be knocking on the playoff door with the
return of first team all-district Huseman and Albracht along
with second teamer Farris.
KRESS KANGAROOS—Coach: Greg Gill. 2010-11: 25-7/7-3.
NAMES: Sr. Gilbert Borrego; Sr. Juan Pacheco; Jr. P.J. Pulliam; Jr. Bradley Benavidez; Jr. Trey Braxton; Jr. Garrett Bye;
Sr. Raul Rodriguez.
GAME: Kress advanced to the regional quarterfinals against
Texline. The Kangaroos will be in good shape again as only
three seniors graduated off the roster. Pacheco and Pulliam
grabbed first team all-district recognition while Rodriguez
HAPPY COWBOYS—Coach: Barry Stevens. 2010-11: 2013/10-0.
NAMES: 5-6 Jr. Caleb Drake; 5-4 Soph. Payton Vancleave;
5-6 Jr. Jake Harris; 5-8 Sr. Remington Archer; 5-6 Soph.
Keevin Hunt; 5-7 Soph. Kolton Flatt; 6-0 Jr. Noodle Drake;
5-8 Jr. Ali Carrasco; 6-2 Jr. Steven Miller.
GAME: Happy advanced to the regional semifinals against
Paducah and will still be returning a young team to a district champion squad. Four seniors with height graduated
so the Cowboys could be challenged on the boards. Drake
used his noodle on the way to second team all-district applause.
HART LONGHORNS—Coach: Dwayne Dotson. 2010-11:
2-18/1-9.
NAMES: 5-9 Sr. Brandon Reyna; 5-7 Soph. Mark Trevizo;
5-10 Soph. Adolfo Avila; 5-10 Soph. Eliseo Carrasco.
GAME: Look for first team all-district Reyna to lead the
Longhorns with assistancefrom second teamer Avila, the
only freshman named to the all-district roster.
SILVERTON OWLS—Coach: Brad Rainer.
NAMES: Sr. Matt Macieo; Sr. Braden Estes.
GAME: Silverton will be an improved club with first team
all-district Macieo and second team sensation Estes back
on the squad.
1A-I
LAZBUDDIE LONGHORNS—Coach: Todd Rutledge.
NAMES: Jr. Jared Timms; Jr. Alex Lopez.
GAME: Timms and Loperez are back following second team
all-district campaigns.
DISTRICT 3-A-II
BRISCOE FORT ELLIOTT COUGARS—Coach: Robert Garcia.
2010-11: 12-13.
NAMES: Soph. Quinton Mills; Jr. Travis Elmore; Soph. Zane
Zybach; Sr. J.T. Smith; Soph. Ty Ford; Jr. Brandon Hathaway;
Soph. Jacob McDowell; Sr. Davis Corse; Jr. Brady Williams.
GAME: Fort Elliott advanced to the area round against Texline. Hathaway nabbed first team all-district honors while
McDowell and Mills were on the second unit.
FOLLETT PANTHERS—Coach: Harley Ethridge. 2010-11:
14-8/8-0.
NAMES: 5-10 Sr. E.J. Bechtold; 5-5 Soph. Chris Bechtold;
5-10 Soph. Dakota Woods; 5-6 Soph. Jordan Rodriguez; 5-7
Soph. Rolando Valtierra; 6-2 Soph. Dustin Shepherd; 5-9
Soph. Corey Peil.
GAME: Follett advanced to the area round against Kress.
Panthers graduated district MVP Braden Blau along with
three first team all-district stars. Look for newcomer of the
year Woods to have a fast and sudden impact on the team.
DARROUZETT LONGHORNS—Coach: Lewis Borom. 201011: 9-9/2-6.
NAMES: 6-1 Sr. Billy Van Hooser; 5-7 Soph. Tanner Meier;
6-0 Jr. Brady McCaslin; 5-6 Soph. Junior Mendoza; 6-4 Sr.
Matt Devers; 6-0 Sr. R.D. Duke; 5-8 Soph. Tyler Harrington;
5-6 Soph. Joe Evans; 5-10 Soph. Gerson Zepeda; 5-10 Soph.
Eliu Zepeda; 6-1 Soph. Austin Bentley; 5-6 Soph. Aaron
Borst; 6-3 Jr. Stewart Miller.
GAME: Van Hooser captured first team all-district recognition while Devers, Duke and McCaslin were on the second
team for this team that should be competing for a district
title this year.
MIAMI WARRIORS—Coach: Jason Farmer. 2010-11: 12-12.
GAME: Miami advanced to the area round against Happy
but will need to replace the sensational Candido Mejia.
HIGGINS COYOTES—Coach: Ray Henry.
GAME: The Coyotes will likely be wailing at the moon this
year in this league.
DISTRICT 4-A-II
DISTRICT 5-A-II
SHAMROCK FIGHTING IRISH—Coach: Ralph Decker. 201011: 22-9/6-4.
NAMES: Tristen Gilmore.
GAME: Expect district newcomer of the year Gilmore to
take the lead for the team as they attempt to return to the
post-season.
GROOM TIGERS—Coach: Matt Johnson (104-92). 2010-11:
14-13/7-3.
NAMES: 6-0 Sr. Taylor Fields, 12.8 ppg., 11.3 rpg.; 6-1 Jr.
Brady Painter, 8.4 ppg., 6.2 rpg., 2.7 spg.; 6-0 Jr. Kyler Barkley, 3 ppg., 1.1 rpg., 2.1 apg., 1.4 spg.
GAME: Groom advanced to bi-district against Briscoe Fort
Elliott. Team has five players who earned lots of playing
time back from a district runner-up team, but the incoming
freshmen will have to be able to provide depth. Tigers will
try to change some things up from the way they have traditionally played, so the team must be able to learn quickly
in order to be at full strength by early January when district
starts. Fields and Painter were named all-district.
MCLEAN TIGERS—Coach: Brandon Word. 2010-11: 1615/8-2.
NAMES: 6-0 Sr. Jordan Herring; 6-1 Jr. Edwin Mendoza; 5-9
Soph. Adrian Hawkins; 5-7 Jr. Zach Sargent; 6-1 Jr. Braden
Hambright; 5-9 Soph. Caleb Martin; 5-9 Soph. Oscar Rodriguez; 5-9 Sr. Chase West; 6-1 Sr. Chance Laroe.
GAME: McLean advanced to the area round against Nazareth and after graduating only four seniors fully expects to
again be a playoff competitor.
HEDLEY OWLS—Coach: Daniel England. 2010-11: 15-10/7-3.
GAME: Hedley advanced to bi-district against Miami.
LEFORS PIRATES—Coach: Joey Czubinski. 2010-11: 5-14/2-8.
GAME: Lefors missed the post-season after reaching the
previous year.
SAMNORWOOD EAGLES—Coach: Jake Phillips. 2010-11:
4-16/0-10.
NAMES: 6-0 Sr. Thomas Williams; 5-9 Soph. Ethan Berten;
5-11 Jr. Ronnie Roberson; 5-9 Soph. Marcus Menefield; 5-6
Soph. Antonio Menefield.
GAME: Eagles bring back good numbers but first order
of business is replacing graduated all-district talent Kyle
Vaughn.
ANTON BULLDOGS—Coach: Donnie Dutton (354-227).
2010-11: 30-4/10-0.
NAMES: 5-11 Sr. Rick Elizondo; 5-6 Soph. Zach Matthews;
5-9 Soph. Canan Wood.
GAME: Anton advanced to the regional final against Paducah but must replace seven seniors who graduated off
a 10-player roster.
PETERSBURG BUFFALOES—Coach: Kyle Wood. 2010-11:
18-10/7-3.
NAMES: 6-2 Jr. Thomas Roden; 5-7 Sr. Joseph Cedillo; Soph.
Todd Smith; Sr. Antonio Campos.
GAME: Petersburg advanced to bi-district against Spur. Buffaloes graduated five seniors and bring back a relatively
young squad.
WHITHARRAL PANTHERS—Coach: Joe Rackley. 2010-11:
15-14/7-3.
NAMES: 5-2 Soph. Landon Rodgers; 5-7 Jr. Nick Castro; 5-9
Sr. Sutton Hoelscher; 5-11 Sr. Ryan Lorenz; 6-1 Sr. Corey
Nickelson; 6-1 Jr. Logan Stone; 6-4 Jr. Kyle Nickelson; 6-1 Jr.
Jordan Samsel; 5-11 Soph. Tucker Davis; 6-1 Jr. Blake Grant.
GAME: Whitharral advanced to bi-district against Turkey
Valley and returns a wealth of talent to the roster.
WHITEFACE ANTELOPES—Coach: Micah Murphy. 2010-11:
10-17/4-6.
NAMES: 5-9 Jr. Chase Wilbanks; 6-7 Sr. Jake Johnson; 5-9
Jr. Brady German; 5-5 Sr. Ricardo Bautista; 5-10 Soph. Payton Perez; 5-9 Jr. Tanner Richardson; 5-11 Jr. Jordan White;
5-10 Soph. Lane Scoggins.
GAME: Antelopes graduated four seniors from a fairly deep
roster and should be improved this year.
AMHERST BULLDOGS—Coach: Brady Ruiz. 2010-11: 1017/2-8.
NAMES: 5-9 Soph. Jesus Mendoza; 5-10 Jr. Deondray Cleveland; 5-7 Soph. Ruben Trejo; 5-11 Soph. Chris Vega; 5-10 Sr.
Landon Patterson; 5-7 Jr. Victor Madrid; 6-1 Jr. Tony Muniz;
5-8 Soph. Nick Gonzalez; 5-10 Sr. Jacob Kidd; 6-4 Sr. Remington Roberson.
GAME: Amherst will count on several players who gained
varsity experience last year to make a difference in this
year’s record.
COTTON CENTER ELKS—Coach: Keith Hughes. 2010-11:
0-10 (district).
GAME: Cotton Center struggled through a winless district
campaign and will be hard-pressed to move up too much
in this district.
DISTRICT 6-A-II
TURKEY VALLEY PATRIOTS—Coach: Shawn Harrison. 201011: 24-8/10-2.
NAMES: 5-10 Sr. Enrique Mendoza; 5-9 Jr. Ben Seth
Ramsey; 6-0 Jr. Carson Proctor; 5-7 Jr. Kameron Buchanan;
5-10 Soph. Ketch Smith; 5-9 Sr. Talyn Pointer; 5-6 Soph.
Wesley Rigdon; 5-6 Jr. Brennan Allen; 6-0 Jr. Cody Heck.
GAME: Valley advanced to the regional quarterfinals
against Anton and should be at the top of this league.
Watch for defensive player of the year Buchanan along
with all-district nominees Mendoza and Rigdon, who
picked up his honor as a freshman.
PADUCAH DRAGONS—Coach: Jay Cantrell. 2010-11: 296/12-0.
NAMES: 6-5 Jr. Austin Parton; 5-8 Sr. Willie Cantrell; 5-11
Jr. Cody Austin.
GAME: Coach Cantrell and the Dragons had a magical season that stretched all the way to Austin and a 45-30 state
championship win over Bronte. Not a bad way for a coach
to celebrate his first year at a new school. This was a senior-dominated roster that graduated six of nine players,
including district MVP Trey McGruder and three other alldistrict seniors in Andrew Hastings, Lonnie Hurd and Garrett Thompson.
SPUR BULLDOGS—Coach: Lenny Morrow. 2010-11: 208/8-4.
NAMES: 5-9 Jr. Angel Apodaca, 6 ppg., 3 spg.; 5-8 Sr. Alejandro Diaz; 5-11 Jr. Antonio Salazar; 5-7 Jr. Damien Salas; 5-8
Sr. Emilio Caballero.
GAME: Spur advanced to the area round against Ackerly
Sands. Bulldogs lack in experience after playing behind a
deep and talented graduating senior class. However, there
will be athleticism and depth in this team. Guard play will
be a strength but size could be an issue.
JAYTON JAYBIRDS—Coach: Ryan Bleiker.
NAMES: Soph. Nicholas Fincher; Sr. Oran Morales; Jr. Tanner Hart; Jr. Tanner Speed; Sr. Conner McAden; Jr. Dakota
Chisum; Soph. Jacob Galart; Soph. Tony Casillas.
GAME: Jayton graduated only three seniors and should be
battling for one of the playoff spots. Team will need to replace graduated all-district star Garret Watson.
GUTHRIE JAGUARS—Coach: Kevin Chism.
NAMES: Kylor Golbreath.
GAME: Guthrie will come back with some talent in the
presence of district newcomer of the year Golbreath.
MATADOR MOTLEY COUNTY MATADORS—Coach: Mike
Bigham.
GAME: A small senior class has graduated, but the Matadors will be challenged in this district.
AFTON PATTON SPRINGS RANGERS—Coach: Larry McClenny.
GAME: Rangers will look to replace talented Cody Boyd.
DISTRICT 7-A-II
ROPESVILLE ROPES EAGLES—Coach: Lane Jackson (253192). 2010-11: 22-10/10-2.
NAMES: 6-4 Jr. Levi Perry, 9.2 ppg., 4.6 rpg., 1.7 bpg.; 6-0 Sr.
Taylor Jackson, 7.4 ppg., 2.3 apg., 1.5 apg.; 5-11 Sr. Mason
Miller, 4.3 ppg., 1 apg., 1.9 spg.; 6-3 Sr. Zane Thrash, 2.6
ppg., 2.7 rpg.; 6-4 Sr. Sean Glenn, 1.9 ppg., 2.5 rpg., 1 bpg.
GAME: Ropes advanced to the area round against Paducah.
Eagles return six seniors and two juniors to the roster.
There is good depth and a lot of experience on a team that
lost to the state champion. This will be one of the tallest
teams Coach Jackson has had in the last 16 years at Ropes.
Jackson and Perry were named first team all-district.
MEADOW BRONCOS—Coach: Kyle Johnson (20-11). 201011: 20-11/12-0.
NAMES: 6-0 Sr. Manny Moya, 14.1 ppg., 3.7 rpg.; 6-2 Sr.
Houston Quintanilla, 7.2 ppg., 8.2 rpg.; 6-1 Jr. Zach England,
10.1 ppg., 7.3 rpg.; 5-6 Soph. Brandon Flores, 5.7 ppg., 2.9
rpg.
GAME: Meadow advanced to the area round against Turkey Valley. Eight of the nine players on the roster will be
upperclassmen, and eight of them have also played meaningful minutes at the varsity level. Moya and Quintanilla
have both started since they were freshmen.There is a lot
of quickness to enable the Broncos to continue a fullcourt
style. Keys will be overcoming a lack of size, consistent
perimeter shooting and quality minutes from the bench.
Quintanilla was district MVP and TABC all-region, while
Moya and Flores were also on the all-district squad.
SOUTHLAND EAGLES—Coach: Bob Davis. 2010-11: 18-8/7-5.
NAMES: 6-4 Sr. Travis Arguello, 20.3 ppg., 12.8 rpg.
GAME: Southland missed the post-season after a playoff
tiebreaker loss to New Home, but Arguello was a beast in
being named first team all-South Plains and district offensive MVP after averaging a double-double.
NEW HOME LEOPARDS—Coach: Shane Moore. 2010-11:
18-12/7-5.
NAMES: Sr. Zach West; Jr. Zach Paul.
GAME: New Home advanced to bi-district against Lenorah
Grady behind the Zach and Zach show as West and Paul
both made the all-district team.
LORENZO HORNETS—Coach: Matt Birdwell. 2010-11:
7-18/4-8.
NAMES: 5-6 Jr. Rafeal Castaneda; 6-1 Jr. Marlin Gonzales.
GAME: Lorenzo missed the playoffs after advancing to the
regional semifinals the previous year.
LUBBOCK HARMONY SCIENCE ACADEMY—Coach: Corey
White. 2010-11: 6-12/2-10.
NAMES: 6-2 Sr. Brentley Boen, 21.1 ppg.; 5-9 Jr. Garrett
Boggs, 10.4 ppg.
GAME: Boen was named newcomer of the year whilg
Boggs was on the all-district team.
WILSON MUSTANGS—Coach: Kyle Pinkerton. 2010-11:
0-12 (district).
NAMES: 6-0 Sr. Michael Rowland; 5-0 Jr. Enrique Frausto;
5-5 Jr. Jordan Guzman; 6-0 Jr. Jeremy Atchison.
GAME: Wilson missed the post-season after going the previous year.
DISTRICT 8-A-II
ACKERLY SANDS MUSTANGS—Coach: Billy Grumbles.
2010-11: 30-5/14-0.
NAMES: 5-8 Sr. Bert Ybarra; 5-5 Sr. Junior Rogers; 5-7 Jr.
Preston Zant; 6-4 Jr. Caleb Thomasson; 6-3 Sr. Sean Blagrave.
GAME: Sands advanced to the regional quarterfinals
against Paducah but lost district MVP Blake Thomasson
to graduation. Ybarra and Caleb Thomasson are back after
a first team all-district campaign while Blagrave and Zant
were on the second unit.
LENORAH GRADY WILDCATS—Coach: Thomas Clay (153112). 2010-11: 28-4/12-2.
NAMES: 6-3 Sr. Zeke Clay, 12.5 ppg., 6 rpg.; 5-8 Sr. Bransen
Richards, 7 ppg., 6 apg.; 5-10 Jr. Brett Glaze; 5-10 Jr. Michael Jimenez; 5-5 Jr. Ivan San Juan; Soph. Taylor Polson.
GAME: Grady advanced to the area round against Anton.
Wildcats lose three starters and eight seniors but return
TABC all-region and TSMCA all-state Clay and district
newcomer of the year Richards. First team all-district and
four-year starter Clay has been to the regional tournament
twice and has 66 wins as a varsity starter, while Richards is
honored and is the team’s point guard. Three starters come
from sub-varsity teams. The JV finished as district champs
after a 16-4 season, while the junior high was undefeated
and could contribute a player or two.
GAIL BORDEN COUNTY COYOTES—Coach: Fernando Baeza. 2010-11: 12-7/10-4.
NAMES: 6-2 Sr. Quinton Shafer; 6-0 Jr. Tanner Richey; Sr.
Austin Tyler; Sr. Collin Telchick.
GAME: Borden County advanced to bi-district against
Ropesville Ropes and welcomes back first team all-district
Schafer and Richey. Tyler and Telchick chipped in with second team honors.
O’DONNELL EAGLES—Coach: Blake Nichols. 2010-11: 1216/5-9.
NAMES: Sr. Ezra Vasquez; Sr. Dylan Gruben; Soph. LaDarius
Hunter.
GAME: O’Donnell welcomes back second team all-district
mates Vasquez, Gruben and Hunter.
WELLMAN-UNION WILDCATS—Coach: Todd Ellis (54-52).
2010-11: 12-13/6-8.
GAME: Wildcats took a hit on graduation as all-district stars
Ivan Martinez, Alfredo Martinez and Brandon Competio all
exhausted their high school careers.
WELCH DAWSON DRAGONS—Coach: Clayton Fryar (2430). 2010-11: 9-17/4-10.
NAMES: 5-5 Soph. Nick Garcia; 5-6 Soph. David Valero.
GAME: Dawson will be very young and very small. Still, this
team will play extremely hard and will have very strong
team unity.
LAMESA KLONDIKE COUGARS—Coach: Jim Holloway.
2010-11: 0-14 (district).
NAMES: Sr. Mitchell Gregory; Jr. Cade Verett; Sr. Andrew
Sentell; Jr. Saul Torres; Jr. David Sentell; Sr. Zach Barkowsky;
Sr. Rolando Galvan; Sr. Enrique Fraustop; Sr. Collin Forest.
GAME: Barkowsky returns following a second team alldistrict season to a club that welcomes back numerous
players.
LOOP LONGHORNS—Coach: Danny Copeland. 2010-11:
14-18/5-9.
GAME: Loop missed the playoffs after reaching the previous year and now must replace graduated all-district performers Jeff Boggan, Matthew Sellers and Jacob Bingham.
DISTRICT 9-A-II
FORT DAVIS INDIANS—Coach: Otis Chunn. 2010-11: 1710/6-2.
NAMES: 5-11 Sr. Harrison King; 5-9 Jr. Steve Enriquez; 6-3 Jr.
Elijah Hernandez; 5-10 Jr. Carlos Granado; 5-8 Soph. Hilario
Hernandez; 6-1 Sr. James Lewis; 5-8 Sr. Daniel Tercero; 5-6
Soph. Junior Martinez.
GAME: Fort Davis advanced to the area round against
Bronte.
DELL CITY COUGARS—Coach: Ismael Ramirez. 2010-11:
17-9.
GAME: Dell City advanced to the area round against Garden City.
BALMORHEA BEARS—Coach: Jourmain Matta. 2010-11:
9-14/3-5.
NAMES: Sr. Alex Virdell; Jr. Chon Martinez; Jr. Chance
Virdell; Soph. Joshua Matta; Jr. Fabian Diaz; Soph. Diego
Vasquez.
GAME: Balmorhea missed the playoffs after advancing
to the regional quarterfinals the previous year. The Bears
graduated only three seniors and will return a team heavy
again on underclassmen.
VALENTINE PIRATES—Coach: Brent McWilliams. 2010-11:
12-9.
GAME: Valentine advanced to the area round against Ira,
the school’s first playoff appearance in more than a decade. The Pirates made the run despite having the smallest
enrollment (16) of a high school playing UIL basketball in
the state. Coach McWilliams said that six of the seven boys
enrolled at the school played on the team.
SIERRA BLANCA VAQUEROS—Coach: Keimon Hall.
GAME: Vaqueros will be battling throughout district play.
DISTRICT 10-A-II
WINK WILDCATS—Coach: Jesse Jones. 2010-11: 19-10.
NAMES: 5-8 Jr. Seth Abbott; Sr. Lam Kui Ting; 5-6 Soph. Riley Richardson; 5-11 Jr. Dominique Williams; 5-10 Sr. Gabe
Valerio; 6-0 Jr. Cory Funderberg; 5-5 Soph. Jordan Sonnier.
GAME: Wink advanced to the area round against Sterling
City.
RANKIN RED DEVILS—Coach: Brad Thompson. 2010-11:
14-13.
NAMES: 5-10 Jr. Dalton Michum; 6-2 Sr. Ty Self.
GAME: Rankin advanced to bi-district against Valentine.
IMPERIAL BUENA VISTA LONGHORNS—Coach: Jess Roberts. 2010-11: 12-16.
NAMES: Sr. Dominique Porales.
GAME: Buena Vista advanced to bi-district against Fort
Davis.
GRANDFALLS-ROYALTY COWBOYS—Coach: Arturo Rodriguez.
NAMES: 5-8 Sr. Joel Marquez; 5-10 Soph. Thomas Burns;
5-5 Soph. Junior Marquez; 6-1 Soph. Ryan Anaya; 5-5 Soph.
Gilbert Nunez.
GAME: The Cowboys will be young and inexperienced, but
for the first time in a few years they will have depth with
approximately 20 student athletes expected to participate.
SANDERSON EAGLES—Coach: Brad Conway.
GAME: Sanderson missed the post-season after reaching
the previous year.
MARATHON MUSTANGS—Coach: Rock Owens.
GAME: Mustangs will need to be in it as a marathon and
not a sprint to be successful.
DISTRICT 11-A-II
IRA BULLDOGS—Coach: Bubba Edwards (290-99). 201011: 27-5/12-0.
NAMES: 5-10 Jr. Lance Morris, 15 ppg., 4 apg., 4 spg.; 5-10
Soph. Jared Cotton, 5 ppg., 2 apg., 3 spg.; 5-9 Soph. Tyler
Goodwin, 4 ppg., 1 apg., 1 spg.
1A-II
GAME: Ira advanced to the regional final against Bronte.
Bulldogs will be extremely young, but this group of young
men are winners and know how to win. Team looks to continue a 57-game district winning streak and a fifth consecutive district championship. Shooting and defense will be
strong points, while size is a weakness. Ira strives for its
fifth consecutive regional tournament as well behind TABC
all-state Morris.
ROBY LIONS—Coach: Ryan Holmes. 2010-11: 15-15.
NAMES: 5-11 Sr. Dallas Whitefield; 6-1 Jr. Matt Fells; 5-5 Sr.
Dakota Whitefield; 5-10 Sr. Trey Stevenson.
GAME: Roby advanced to bi-district against Sterling City.
The Lions should still be amongst the league’s best and will
call on first team all-district Stevenson to lead.
TRENT GORILLAS—Coach: Kris Hise.
GAME: The Gorillas should be just-a-swingin’ this year as
they are expected to compete for a playoff berth.
ROSCOE HIGHLAND HORNETS—Coach: Brooks Boynton.
GAME: Highland missed the playoffs after advancing to the
HERMLEIGH CARDINALS—Coach: Raymond House.
NAMES: Jonathan Zepeda.
GAME: Hermleigh advanced to bi-district against Garden
City and will lean on newcomer of the year Zepeda for
more success.
WESTBROOK WILDCATS—Coach: Caleb Callaway.
NAMES: Sr. Casey Bass; Sr. Alex Gaona; Sr. Dylan Fulton;
Soph. Jacob Morris; Sr. Tyler Morris; Jr. Hayden Redwine; Jr.
Kutter Armstead; Jr. Gabriel Gutierrez; Soph. Toby Milani.
GAME: Westbrook will be competitive behind the talents
of first team all-district Bass.
LORAINE BULLDOGS—Coach: Brandon Langston.
NAMES: 5-4 Jr. Nate Martinez; Sr. Brandon Gibson.
GAME: Loraine will likely be in the lower rung of clubs in
this district.
DISTRICT 12-A-II
WATER VALLEY WILDCATS—Coach: Andy Copley (247218). 2010-11: 19-10/9-5.
NAMES: 5-9 Sr. Jude Tamplain, 6 ppg., 3 rpg., 2 apg., 2 spg.;
5-10 Sr. Zach Glass, 7 ppg., 4 rpg.; 6-1 Sr. David Williams, 6
ppg., 5 rpg.; 5-8 Jr. Sterling Marschall, 4 ppg., 2 rpg., 2 spg.
GAME: Coach Copley has high expectations for this team.
If the club can come together and peak at the right time,
it has an opportunity to be fairly competitive in the region.
There is lots of youth that is compensated with good depth.
Four starters and eight lettermen return. A better understanding of philosophies and expectations and more time
spent playing in the spring and summer bring about cautious optimism. Glass was voted second team all-district.
STERLING CITY EAGLES—Coach: Trey Sisco. 2010-11: 148/10-4.
NAMES: 6-1 Sr. Kobi Wright, 9 ppg., 9 rpg.; 5-10 Sr. Hunter
Hughes, 7 ppg., 2 apg., 2 spg.; 6-2 Jr. Ryan Tatro, 3 ppg., 3
rpg.; 5-10 Jr. Cooper Hinderliter, 4 ppg., 2 rpg., 2 spg.
GAME: Sterling City advanced to the regional quarterfinals
against Bronte and returns plenty of firepower that should
ensure it will compete for a district title. Wright was first
team all-district while Hughes was on the second team.
GARDEN CITY BEARKATS—Coach: Koby Abney (136-80).
2010-11: 15-8/11-3.
NAMES: 6-0 Sr. Reggie Halfmann, 3.2 ppg., 3.5 rpg., 2.2
apg.; 5-7 Jr. Peyton Schaefer, 2.7 ppg., 2.3 rpg., 2.4 apg.;
6-0 Soph. Sam Miller, 7.2 ppg., 2.6 rpg.; 6-1 Soph. Corbin
Davis, 5.6 ppg., 3.1 rpg.
GAME: Garden City advanced to the regional quarterfinals
against Ira. Team will be very young with two seniors, one
junior and six sophomores on the varsity. Bearkats lose five
seniors who were very successful, so the team must mature quickly. There are some skilled kids, very good shooters and savvy players who will play hard which the team
will need to overcome a lack of height. Garden City transitions from a very post dominated team of the last three
years to a perimeter team. Some tradition including four
district titles and two runner-up finishes the last six years
has established a tradition. Miller was named second team
all-district.
BRONTE LONGHORNS—Coach: Rocky Rawls (579-250).
2010-11: 33-4/14-0.
NAMES: 5-10 Sr. Creed Coalson, 8 ppg., 3 rpg.; 5-11 Sr. Jordan Baumann, 2 ppg.; 6-0 Jr. Caleb Rosson, 4 ppg., 4 rpg.;
5-6 Sr. John Deller; 5-6 Jr. Newt McGinnis.
GAME: Bronte had a second consecutive appearance in the
state title game, this time against Paducah. The celebrated
duo of Dakota Rawls and Kerwin Rawls have graduated and
taken countless honors with them. The Longhorns will field
an inexperienced team although there are some seniors on
the roster who will be counted on for leadership, including
co-newcomer of the year Coalson.
ROBERT LEE STEERS—Coach: Brandon McDowell. 2010-11:
14-13/6-8.
NAMES: Jr. Justin Gartman.
GAME: Gartman was tabbed second team all-district while
only a sophomore and is a young leader for the Steers.
PAINT ROCK INDIANS—Coach: Sam Boyd. 2010-11:
2-23/0-14.
NAMES: Jr. Kale Keeney.
GAME: Paint Rock missed the playoffs after going the previous year. Keeney is a talented second team all-district pick
who has two years remaining to lead the Indians.
BLACKWELL HORNETS—Coach: Nathan Hayes. 2010-11:
3-11 (district).
GAME: Blackwell’s primary task will be in replacing graduated first team all-district sensation Caleb Magness.
VERIBEST FALCONS—Coach: Daniel Whetsel. 2010-11: 1213/3-11.
NAMES: Jr. Cody Hurt; Jr. Adolfo Lara; Jr. Zack Book; Jr.
Hunter Henkhaus; Jr. Ethan Lankford.
GAME: Two-time all-district performer Jeffrey Johnson has
graduated, leaving a void that others are going to need to
fill for this team to succeed.
DISTRICT 13-A-II
CROWELL WILDCATS—Coach: Mason Pierce. 2010-11: 8-2
(district).
NAMES: Sr. Caleb Matthews; 5-9 Sr. Luke Simmons; 5-7 Sr.
Luke Gray; 6-2 Jr. Cody Knight; 5-11 Jr. Chris Chatfield.
GAME: Crowell advanced to the area round against Lipan
and returns several weapons from that team. Watch for
district offensive MVP Matthews and co-newcomer of the
year Chatfield to lead the way with assistance from second
team all-district Knight.
CHILLICOTHE EAGLES—Coach: Brock Ramsey. 2010-11: 7-4
(district).
NAMES: Sr. Richard Ramsey; Sr. Tanner Vaden; Soph. William Ramsey.
GAME: Chillicothe advanced to bi-district against Woodson. Team must replace graduated district MVP Dustin
Turvaville and will count on first team all-district Richard
Ramsey and honorable mention selections Vaden and William Ramsey.
KNOX CITY GREYHOUNDS—Coach: Josh Webb. 2010-11:
16-9/6-4.
NAMES: Sr. Ryan Ledesma; Sr. Jarek Wilde; Sr. Blake Jones;
Jr. Jose Espinal; Sr. Brandon York; Sr. T.J. Moore.
GAME: Knox City failed to advance in the post-season after
a run the previous year. Jones was named district offensive MVP and will have plenty of help from first team alldistrict York, second teamer Wilde and honorable mention
Ledesma and Espinal.
HARROLD HORNETS—Coach John McGee. 2010-11: 1110/8-3.
NAMES: Jr. Daly Welch, Jr. Colton Clouse, 6-1 Soph. Matt
Templeton; Sr. Anthony Perez; Sr. Joey Arispe.
GAME: Harrold advanced to bi-district against Aspermont
one year after an 0-10 district showing and should experience more success this year. Watch for district co-newcomer of the year Templeton to be big along with second
team all-district Welch and honorable mention selections
Clouse, Perez and Arispe.
VERNON NORTHSIDE INDIANS—Coach: Blake Kinney.
2010-11: 6-13/2-8.
NAMES: 5-10 Jr. Kale Adams; 6-1 Jr. Cade Freeling; 6-0 Jr.
Payton Neal.
GAME: Northside missed the playoffs after reaching the
previous year. This is a team with a strong future as Adams,
Freeling and Neal were all named honorable mention alldistrict as sophomores.
BENJAMIN MUSTANGS—Coach: Doug Gore. 2010-11: 0-10
(district).
NAMES: 5-11 Jr. Jonathan Rainwater; 5-10 Jr. Mathew
Acree.
GAME: Benjamin will be a battler with honorable mention
all-district Acree at the forefront.
DISTRICT 14-A-II
THROCKMORTON GREYHOUNDS—Coach: Blayne Davis
(96-67). 2010-11: 17-6/10-0.
NAMES: 5-9 Sr. Tucker Brown; 6-4 Jr. Gary Farquhar, 18.8
ppg., 9.7 rpg., 1.4 apg., 3.5 spg., 4.9 bpg.
GAME: Throckmorton advanced to the regional semifinals
against Bronte. Farquhar had an incredible sophomore season in almost averaging a double-double. He carried the
load for a team with only one senior and filled up the stat
sheet while shooting 53 percent from the field and sharing
district MVP honors with teammate all-Big Country honorable mention Brown.
ASPERMONT HORNETS—Coach: Zach Morris. 2010-11:
21-11/6-4.
NAMES: Jr. Ryan Reid; Todd Meador.
GAME: Aspermont advanced to the area round against
Graford and will again be formidable with the return of
district defensive player of the year Reid and newcomer of
the year Meador.
WOODSON COWBOYS—Coach: Gordon Thomas. 2010-11:
14-17/6-4.
NAMES: Sr. Tanner Thomas.
GAME: Woodson advanced to the area round against Baird
and will be another team to watch for with the return of
honorable mention all-Big Country and first team all-district Thomas.
LUEDERS-AVOCA RAIDERS—Coach: Eric Hearn. 2010-11:
15-9/6-4.
GAME: Lueders-Avoca missed the post-season after going
the previous year. Two-time all-district talent Orrin Jones
has graduated and will be missed.
HASKELL PAINT CREEK PIRATES—Coach: Michael Waggoner. 2010-11: 15-12/2-8.
GAME: Pirates fear the gallows after graduating all-district
sensation Curtis Bishop.
RULE BOBCATS—Coach: Danny James. 2010-11: 0-10 (district).
GAME: Offensive player of the year Cade Brown has graduated and others will need to step up in his production absence.
DISTRICT 15-A-II
MAY TIGERS—Coach: Steve Howard. 2010-11: 19-9.
NAMES: Jr. Derek Jesko; Jr. Jared Howard; Soph. Justin
Howard; Jr. Ethan Jaggars.
GAME: May advanced to bi-district against Lipan and will
field an exceptionally strong team. Look for newcomer of
the year Justin Howard and defensive MVP Jesko to lead
the way with help from first team all-district Jared Howard
and Jaggers. None of these four have even hit their senior
year, so the Tigers are also a team built for the future.
GORMAN PANTHERS—Coach: Tommy Simmons (197-167).
2010-11: 20-11/7-3.
NAMES: 5-6 Jr. B.J. Ramirez, 3.2 apg., 3.4 spg.; 6-0 Soph.
Zach Carlton, 14.3 ppg., 6.7 rpg.; Sr. Jon Fenley; Sr. Sergio
Hipolito.
GAME: Gorman advanced to the area round against
Throckmorton. Three starters return along with upcoming
seniors Fenley and Hipolito, who both missed most of last
year with injuries. Carlton was honorable mention all-Big
Country and first team all-district along with Ramirez.
BAIRD BEARS—Coach: Ryan Ocheskey. 2010-11: 15-15.
NAMES: 5-8 Soph. Gabriel Cruz; 5-9 Sr. Garrett Kirkland;
5-10 Sr. Tyler White; 5-10 Jr. Nick Darnell; 5-11 Sr. Ty
Rhoads.
GAME: Baird advanced to the regional quarterfinals against
Lipan. District MVP Cody Hunter has graduated and so now
the Bears will turn to first team all-district Rhoads and second teamers White and Kirkland to lead the way.
RISING STAR WILDCATS—Coach: Todd Law.
GAME: Wildcats will need to find replacements for three
graduated all-district performers in Tim Butcher, Alec Apple and Dale Self.
SIDNEY EAGLES—Coach: James Rucker.
NAMES: Jr. Chris Dominguez.
GAME: Sidney has found a cornerstone in talented second
team all-district prodigy Dominguez.
MORAN BULLDOGS—Coach: Brian Davis.
NAMES: Sr. Bailey Spencer.
GAME: These Bulldogs appear leashed in what will prove
a tough district.
DISTRICT 16-A-II
LIPAN INDIANS—Coach: Cody Chandler (142-58). 2010-11:
24-13.
NAMES: Sr. Trevor Williams; Sr. Zach Nelson.
GAME: Lipan advanced to the regional semifinals against
Ira and welcomes back offensive player of the year Nelson
Dylan Carnes
Slidell
Cord Hankins
Slidell
Daniel McCasland
Slidell
along with co-defensive player of the year Williams.
GRAFORD JACKRABBITS—Coach: Ty Tabor. 2010-11: 2212/9-1.
NAMES: Dustin Hargrave.
GAME: Graford advanced to the regional quarterfinals
against Throckmorton and welcomes Coach Tabor. Jackrabbits also welcome back district newcomer of the year
Hargrave.
NEWCASTLE BOBCATS—Coach: Ty Spitzer.
GAME: Newcastle advanced to bi-district against Gorman
but must replace graduated all-district star Brandon Bailey.
BRYSON COWBOYS—Coach: Roger Chase. GAME: Bryson will need to replace some graduated alldistrict talent in Justin Morrow and others.
GORDON LONGHORNS—Coach: Andrew Heers.
NAMES: Sr. Michael Spraggins.
GAME: Longhorns will need others to step up in the wake
of graduated all-district player Jonathan Stockstill.
STRAWN GREYHOUNDS—Coach: Brent Dawson.
NAMES: 5-6 Jr. Cole Abbott; 5-3 Jr. Owen Allison; 5-9 Jr.
Bobby Wells.
GAME: Parker Purvis is one performer who graduated and
will need to be replaced.
DISTRICT 17-A-II
HENRIETTA MIDWAY FALCONS—Coach: Shane Coker.
2010-11: 20-12/11-3.
NAMES: 6-4 Sr. Ethan Cafagna, 21.8 ppg.; 5-7 Sr. Keaton
Merkel; Jr. Brody Wilson; Jr. Josh Fulbright; Jr. Zach Fox; Sr.
Josh Terry; Jr. Jacob Blevins; Jr. Ben Forester; Jr. Brent Jones;
Jr. Mark Nall.
GAME: Midway advanced to bi-district against Roxton and
returns a decorated team including co-offensive player of
the year Cafagna, first team all-district Wilson, Merkel and
Blevins and second teamer Forester.
BELLEVUE EAGLES—Coach: Aaron Tefertiller. 2010-11: 6-8
(district).
NAMES: 5-8 Jr. Tyler Phillips; 5-8 Jr. Kenton Spikes; 5-10 Sr.
Trace Garrison; 6-0 Sr. Jacob Belcher; 5-11 Jr. Cody Coonfield; 6-0 Sr. Ethan Staley; Soph. Brandt Cassetty; Jr. Tyler
Terry.
GAME: Bellevue has a promising future with newcomer of
the year Cassetty and second team all-district talents Garrison and Terry returning to the squad.
NOCONA PRAIRIE VALLEY BULLDOGS—Coach: Kelly Pae.
2010-11: 18-15/4-10.
NAMES: 6-0 Sr.. Kieren Pae, 25 ppg., 7 rpg., 5 spg.; 6-2 Sr.
Garrett Combs, 6 ppg., 8 rpg.; 6-1 Sr. Cy Cozart, 14 ppg.; 5-6
Sr. Miguel Salinas; 5-5 Jr. Thomas Ducharme.
GAME: Bulldogs look to fight for a playoff spot this season
after showing signs of greatness last year. This senior-heavy
team has paid its dues and is looking forward to the year.
TABC all-region and offensive player of the year Pae is the
leader of a team that has the firepower to put up a lot of
points every night and just needs to bring the defense and
rebounding up to that level to achieve great things. Cozart
added second team all-district honors while Combs, Salinas
and Ducharme were honorable mention.
SLIDELL GREYHOUNDS—Coach: Todd McCormick. 201011: 10-22/5-9.
NAMES: 5-11 Jr. Trent Garrett, 11.9 ppg., 9.3 rpg., 1.7 spg.;
5-9 Sr. Dylan Carnes, 6.8 ppg., 1.7 spg.; 5-10 Jr. Scott Zuniga,
5.5 ppg., 5.1 rpg., 2.9 apg.; 5-11 Sr. Daniel McCasland, 5.7
ppg.; 5-8 Sr. Cord Hankins, 3.1 ppg.
GAME: This team works very hard and made great improvements on the defensive end of the floor last year.
Greyhounds will get an infusion of talent from the incoming freshmen class and will benefit from having most of its
core returning. Slidell also welcomes a new coaching staff.
FORESTBURG LONGHORNS—Coach: Steve Sandusky.
2010-11: 5-9 (district).
GAME: Forestburg missed the playoffs after advancing the
previous year and must replace a trio of graduated all-district seniors in Justin Reynolds, Hunter Maxwell and Greg
Wilhite.
SAINT JO PANTHERS—Coach: Chuck Hall (339-262). 201011: 23-12/13-1.
NAMES: 5-7 Soph. Brandon Weed; 5-8 Sr. Jake Pearce; 5-11
Sr. Michael Davis; 6-2 Jr. Tyler Coates. GAME: Saint Jo advanced to the regional quarterfinals
against Roxton. The district champion will again be tough
despite the loss of graduated district MVP William Phillips.
BYERS HORNETS—Coach: Clint Linman. 2010-11: 1-20/014.
NAMES: Sr. Leighton Goodner; Sr. Tyler Parker; Sr. Adam
Wamble; Sr. Dylan Rodgers.
GAME: Byers has been staggered by back-to-back winless
district campaigns and will have more difficulty in this
league.
BOWIE GOLD-BURG BEARS—Coach: Colby Broussard.
2010-11: 12-2 (district).
NAMES: James Franklin.
GAME: Gold-burg advanced to bi-district against Cumby
Miller Grove. The Bears must cope with a graduation hit as
five all-district seniors are no longer on the roster.
DISTRICT 18-A-II
ROXTON LIONS—Coach: Hosea Lee. 2010-11: 25-7/8-2.
NAMES: 6-0 Jr. Alex Williams; 5-6 Jr. Corinthians Green;
5-10 Jr. Walker Wharton; 5-9 Jr. Quinton Walker; Jr. Lester
Green; Soph. Kalyl McGuire.
GAME: Roxton enjoyed a spectacular season that reached
Austin and a state semifinal berth against Bronte. The Lions
will shoot for an encore behind offensive player of the year
Walker, newcomer of the year Lester Green and second
team all-district Corinthians Green and Williams.
DODD CITY HORNETS—Coach: Lance Shelton. 2010-11:
34-1/10-0.
NAMES: Sr. Shihei Williams; Sr. Jaylen Wallace; Sr. Landon
Darwin; Jr. Landon Liebel.
GAME: Dodd City was the last of the state’s unbeatens last
year before suffering its first and only loss in the regional
semifinals to Laneville, 58-55. District MVP Patrick Moore
graduated, but Wallace returns following an honorable
mention all-Texomaland season. Help comes from first
team all-district Darwin, second teamer Williams and honorable mention Liebel.
ECTOR EAGLES—Coach: Brad Evans. 2010-11: 19-10/5-5.
NAMES: 6-4 Sr. Jacob Crowell, 10 ppg., 10 rpg.; 5-11 Sr.
Bradley Bingham, 22 ppg., 4 rpg., 2 spg.; 6-0 Sr. Chad Clement, 8 ppg.; 6-1 Jr. Bradlee Coldiron, 8 ppg., 2 spg.; 6-1 Sr.
Kyle Wells, 5 ppg.
GAME: Ector missed the playoffs for only the second time
in seven years as they dropped a heartbreaker to Miller
Grove in a play-in game. However, all five starters return
including first team all-district, TABC all-region and honorable mention all-Texomaland performer Bingham. Coldiron
was also first team all-district while Crowell and Clement
were honorable mention picks.
CUMBY MILLER GROVE HORNETS—Coach: Gary Billingsley
(112-82). 2010-11: 19-15/5-5.
NAMES: 5-10 Sr. Colten Baylus; 6-2 Soph. Patrick Covington; 5-6 Jr. Cody Marler; 5-8 Jr. Quinten Stovall; 5-6 Jr. Ryan
Dougan.
GAME: Miller Grove advanced to the regional quarterfinals
against Dodd City. Sophomore Covington is the only returning starter on a team that will have to gain experience fast
to be able to contend in this district. Coach Billingsley anticipates a fun and exciting pace of play.
SAVOY CARDINALS—Coach: Phillip Eddins (12-15).
NAMES: Sr. Aaron Dugger; Jr. Hunter Franklin; 5-10 Jr. Adam
Raley.
GAME: Savoy returns some talent in second team all-district Dugger and honorable mention nod Franklin.
LADONIA FANNINDEL FALCONS—Coach: Randy Jones.
NAMES: Soph. Damonte Scott; Soph. Cody Lemay; Soph.
Quincy Cuba; Jr. T.J. Erwin; Jr. Mauricio Chacon; Soph. Stephen Lock.
GAME: Fannindel graduated a pair of all-district performers in Jacolby Judkins and Steven Brown who need to be
replaced.
DISTRICT 19-A-II
FROST POLAR BEARS—Coach: Eric Blenden. 2010-11: 236/8-0.
NAMES: Jr. Andrew Jackson; Jr. Danial Steels; Jr. Jacob
Stroder.
GAME: Frost advanced to the area round against Roxton
and must replace graduated district MVP Phillip Page.
Expect newcomer of the year Stroder to continue his improvement with help coming from second team all-district
Jackson and honorable mention Steels, who was hurt for
most of district play.
WAXAHACHIE ADVANTAGE ACADEMY EAGLES—Coach:
Mark Smith (9-15). 2010-11: 9-15/2-6.
NAMES: 6-3 Sr. Demetrius Douglas, 16 ppg., 11 rpg.; 6-4 Sr.
Donny Laws; 5-5 Soph. Charles Fenner, 3 ppg., 2 spg.; 5-10
Soph. Josh Brown; 5-10 Soph. Kenny Gibbs, 4 ppg.
GAME: Eagles competed well in district despite being
young with one senior, one junior, and eight freshmen and
sophomores. Laws is back after missing last year with a
torn ACL. Fenner and Brown started all 24 games as freshmen. Douglas was first team all-district.
MILFORD BULLDOGS—Coach: Ronny Crumpton. 2010-11:
14-9/6-2.
NAMES: 5-9 Jr. Jairus Russell; 6-0 Sr. Adonas Hightower;
5-10 Sr. Germaine Armstrong; 6-2 Sr. Dez Buckaloo.
GAME: Milford advanced to the area round against Dodd
City. Russell has star written all over him after a first team
all-district season as a sophomore. Also watch for second
team all-district Buckaloo and Armstrong.
COVINGTON OWLS—Coach: Tom McVey. 2010-11: 0-8
(district).
NAMES: Jr. Trey Gibbs; Sr. Jonathon Wallace; Sr. Bryan DeLatorre; Soph. Tyler LaFountain.
GAME: The Owls are coming back with solid talent this year
led by first team all-district Gibbs and Wallace and second
teamers DeLatorre and LaFountain.
AVALON EAGLES—Coach: Khris Marshall. 2010-11: 4-4
(district).
NAMES: Sr. Denzel Murray; Sr. Oscar Palacious; Jr. Brian
Romero.
GAME: Avalon advanced to bi-district against Abbott and
will compete this year with co-defensive MVP Murray, first
team all-district Palacious and second teamer Romero.
DISTRICT 20-A-II
WACO RAPOPORT ACADEMY RAVENS—Coach: Gil Beckham. 2010-11: 18-10/9-1.
NAMES: Sr. Cody Stroder; 6-0 Jr. Shawn Watkins; 6-0 Jr. Alvin Daniliuc; 5-9 Jr. Devin Finley.
GAME: Rapoport advanced to the area round against
Cumby Miller Grove. Ravens need to replace graduated
district MVP Josh Davis, but have the pieces in place to do
that and vie for the district title. Stroder was newcomer of
the year while Finley was first team all-district and Daniliuc
placed on the second team.
ABBOTT PANTHERS—Coach: Kyle Dawson. 2010-11: 7-3
(district).
NAMES: Sr. Jake Brown; Sr. Casey Morgan.
GAME: Abbott advanced to the area round against Saint
Jo one year after going 3-11 in district. Panthers will rally
behind first team all-district Brown and honorable mention
nod Morgan.
COOLIDGE YELLOWJACKETS—Coach: Chris London. 201011: 7-24/4-6.
NAMES: 6-5 Sr. James Johnson, 22.6 ppg., 2.3 rpg.; 6-1
Soph. Joe Brown, 4 apg., 6 spg.; 6-0 Soph. Victor Miles; 5-9
Fr. Deandre Kirven; 6-1 Jr. Shilomar Calhoun.
GAME: Coolidge has a desire to achieve. Team will have to
play better defense if it expects to contend for a playoff
spot. Johnson was named co-offensive MVP while Brown
was second team all-district and Calhoun placed on the
honorable mention roster.
AQUILLA COUGARS—Coach: Ron Copeland. 2010-11: 126/7-3.
NAMES: Sr. Justin Ince; Jr. Taylor Goode; Sr. Shay Smith.
GAME: Aquilla advanced to bi-district against Milford. The
Cougars will be competitive behind first team all-district
Ince, second teamer Goode and honorable mention Smith.
PENELOPE WOLVERINES—Coach: Randall Ballew. 2010-11:
1-9 (district).
NAMES: Sr. Corwin Jones.
GAME: Wolverines must before anything find capable replacements for graduated all-district star Lee Raborn.
BYNUM BULLDOGS—Coach: Malcolm Cole. 2010-11:
9-20/2-8.
NAMES: Sr. Alfonso Perales.
GAME: Bynum seeks improvement in modest bounds and
will look to dynamic first team all-district Perales to lead
the way.
1A-II
DISTRICT 21-A-II
SALTILLO LIONS—Coach: Bill Giles. 2010-11: 30-5.
NAMES: Sr. Brock Giles; Jr. Hunter Holder.
GAME: Saltillo advanced to the regional semifinals against
Roxton. Despite losing district co-MVP Will Giles to graduation, the Lions should be well equipped with offensive
player of the year Brock Giles and co-newcomer of the year
Holder.
SULPHUR BLUFF BEARS—Coach: Marshall Moore. 201011: 5-20/3-7.
NAMES: 5-11 Jr. Blake Brown, 10 ppg.; 5-9 Jr. Collin Williams, 7 ppg.; 6-0 Jr. Clay Mitchell, 7 ppg.; 5-11 Sr. Micah
Mathis, 11 ppg.; 5-10 Soph. Landon Dorner, 10 ppg.
GAME: Sulphur Bluff missed the post-season after reaching
bi-district the previous year. This will be a young squad with
Mathis the primary go-to senior and Dorner coming off conewcomer of the year honors.
BLOOMBURG WILDCATS—Coach: Marty Francis (117-43).
2010-11: 23-12/8-2.
NAMES: 5-9 Jr. Tanner Jones; 6-3 Sr. Hunter Smith; 6-0 Jr.
Sam Tyson; 5-9 Sr. A.J. Delgado; 5-9 Sr. Anthony Cavallaro.
GAME: Bloomburg advanced to the area round against
Spurger. Wildcats lost three starters to graduation, including an all-region and all-state selection the past two years
at the point guard position. If the team learns how to play
together as a unit, they will be fine. New leaders are going
to have to emerge and some players are going to have to
step up and fill the roles of those that graduated. There is
not a lot of size, but Bloomburg looks to create an uptempo
game.
GILMER UNION HILL BULLDOGS—Coach: James Young.
2010-11: 7-19.
NAMES: 5-9 Sr. James Young; 5-9 Sr. Jake Johnston; 5-9 Sr.
Marcus Lawton; 5-8 Jr. Colby Phillips; 5-9 Sr. Justin Johnson;
6-0 Jr. Javarrious Dixon; 6-3 Sr. Xavier Johnson.
GAME: Union Hill advanced to bi-district against Douglass.
KARNACK INDIANS—Coach: Kelvin Boykins. 2010-11: 1016/4-6.
NAMES: 6-2 Sr. Bre’lon Jackson; 5-11 Sr. Demarcus Johnson; 5-6 Jr. Joe Grady; 5-6 Jr. Shaquille Hicks; 5-8 Jr. Dominick Austin; 6-0 Sr. Jamarius Jones; 5-7 Jr. Demarcus Lewis.
GAME: Karnack missed the playoffs after reaching the previous year. The always-dangerous Indians look to co-defensive player of the year Jackson to lead the way.
AVINGER INDIANS—Coach: Treston Dowell. 2010-11: 0-10
(district).
NAMES: Sr. Kaleb McReynolds.
GAME: Avinger is accustomed to playoff action but missed
last year. This year could be different with the return of first
team all-district McReynolds back in the fold.
DISTRICT 22-A-II
LANEVILLE YELLOWJACKETS—Coach: Brian Nichols. 201011: 26-7/8-0.
NAMES: 6-1 Sr. Isaiah Blanton; 6-1 Sr. Aaron Loftis; 6-4 Sr.
Caleb Tipps; 5-10 Soph. Donta Harris.
GAME: Laneville advanced to the regional final for the third
consecutive year, this time against Roxton in an exciting 7268 contest. This program will always be competing for the
right to go to Austin and this year should be no different
with plenty of steady senior leadership on hand despite the
loss of graduated district MVP Michael Anderson. Blanton
was first team all-district and will lead the team.
DOUGLASS INDIANS—Coach: Mark Leuschner (183-176).
2010-11: 25-8/8-2.
NAMES: Jr. Reed Westbrook, 17 ppg.; Soph. Bryce Westbrook, 10 ppg.; Sr. Ty Marmon.
GAME: Douglass advanced to the regional quarterfinals
against Saltillo and in the process broke a five-year playoff
drought. Indians return an experienced group with three
starters and look to make a deeper playoff run. Reed Westbrook was first team all-district while Bryce Westbrook was
on the second team.
OAKWOOD PANTHERS—Coach: Ronnie Dunn (121-67).
2010-11: 8-18/4-5.
NAMES: 5-7 Jr. Bryson Randle, 8 ppg., 6 apg.; 6-2 Soph.
Damiyne Durham, 27 ppg., 8 rpg., 3 apg., 5 spg., 2 bpg.; 6-0
Soph. Jacquez Anderson, 12 ppg., 10 rpg.; 6-5 Jr. Shaquille
Robinson, 10 ppg., 12 rpg., 4 bpg.; 5-8 Soph. Dominique
Johnson, 6 ppg., 5 spg.
GAME: Oakwood advanced to bi-district against Bloomburg. Panthers were very young last year with little or no
varsity experience. All five starters and all but one player
return, including Dogwood Circle offensive player of the
year and district newcomer of the year Durham. Also watch
for second teamers Anderson and Johnson. Coach Dunn
moves over from coaching the girls’ team for a club with
high expectations.
NECHES TIGERS—Coach: Ben Lassiter.
NAMES: 5-8 Sr. Chris Ray; 5-9 Sr. Brandon Barrett, 17 ppg.,
10 rpg.; 5-8 Sr. Daniel Velasquez; 5-10 Jr. Devin Kanetzky.
GAME: Barrett was huge for the Tigers and was named
second team all-Dogwood Circle and first team all-district.
TRINIDAD TROJANS—Coach: John Trammell.
NAMES: Jr. Zach Spencer.
GAME: Trinidad missed the playoffs after reaching the previous year. Spencer was a second team all-district selection
as a sophomore.
LAIRD HILL LEVERETT’S CHAPEL LIONS—Coach: Matt Everett.
NAMES: 5-5 Jr. Rondrick Grant; 5-11 Jr. Jesse Harris; 5-9 Jr.
Wes Pannell; 5-5 Jr. Clay White.
GAME: Just how much roar do these Lions have in them
this year and is it enough to be the king of the district
jungle?
DISTRICT 23-A-II
MARTINSVILLE PIRATES—Coach: Lance Taylor. 2010-11:
25-5/8-2.
NAMES: 6-1 Sr. Austine Myles, 23 ppg., 10 rpg.; 5-10 Jr.
Zach Garrett, 5 ppg., 3 apg.; 6-5 Sr. Michael Spencer, 8 ppg.,
8 rpg.; 6-0 Sr. Chayce Sparks, 10 ppg., 5 rpg.; 6-0 Soph. Gary
Spencer, 6 ppg., 3 spg.
GAME: Martinsville advanced to bi-district against Burkeville. Pirates return several experienced players and if the
team stays healthy could be poised for a deep playoff run.
Myles is back following a district MVP season and is joined
by newcomer of the year Gary Spencer. Help comes from
first team all-district Michael Spencer and second teamer
Garrett.
WELLS PIRATES—Coach: Chad Collins Jr. 2010-11: 26-5/9-1.
NAMES: 6-3 Sr. Jordy James; 5-11 Sr. Robert Ford; 5-9 Sr.
Billy Dyson; 6-0 Sr. Caleb Dove; 5-9 Jr. Logan Smith; 5-11
Jr. Jordan Sessions; 5-11 Sr. Arron McCallister; 6-0 Sr. Justin
Dixon; 6-3 Jr. Collin Booth.
GAME: Wells advanced to the area round against Douglass
in a turnaround season that saw the team go from 1-11 in
district to 9-1 in league play. The Pirates will again be one
of the league’s best behind offensive MVP Ford, defensive
MVP Dyson and first team all-district James.
CHIRENO OWLS—Coach: Travis Marmon (34-31). 2010-11:
18-16/6-4.
NAMES: 5-9 Jr. D’Ante Starling, 9 ppg., 4 apg.; 5-9 Jr. Hunter
Fountain; 6-2 Jr. Chase Higginbotham, 13 ppg.; 6-2 Sr. Jason
Menefee; 6-1 Soph. Brandon Alvis, 5 rpg.
GAME: Chireno advanced to bi-district against Leggett.
Owls will contend for a district title behind a guard-driven
team. A tough schedule will help the team get ready for a
difficult district. Chireno returns 75 percent of its scoring,
and rebounding is the only question mark. Higginbotham
and Starling were first team all-district as sophomores.
Menefee is the only true post and is back after being injured last year.
KENNARD TIGERS—Coach: Craig Deckard.
NAMES: Jr. Kenyatta Benton; Sr. Xavier Simon; Jr. Trent Simon.
GAME: Kennard missed the playoffs after advancing the
previous year. The Tigers return some talent with first team
all-district Benton and second teamers Trent and Xavier
Simon.
GROVETON CENTERVILLE BULLDOGS—Coach: Charles
Ashworth.
NAMES: Soph. Cody Brister.
GAME: Brister enjoyed second team all-district recognition and was the only freshman named to either all-district
roster.
APPLE SPRINGS EAGLES—Coach: Finley Cartwright.
GAME: The Eagles will have difficulty contending in a grueling district and must also deal with the loss of graduated
all-district performers Zach Gillham and Casey Rhoden.
DISTRICT 24-A-II
LEGGETT PIRATES—Coach: Mike Sloan. 2010-11: 22-15/9-3.
NAMES: 5-6 Sr. Fernando Diosdado; 5-11 Jr. Jarvis Pittman;
5-10 Jr. Deonta Wyatt; Sr. Dominique Reynolds; Sr. Dean
Fletcher; Sr. Garrett Johnson; 5-8 Jr. Joseph Criswell; Jr. Basil Haamid.
GAME: Leggett advanced to the area round against Saltillo
Austin Myles
Martinsville
Michael Spencer
Martinsville
and will again be
amongst the best in
this district. Watch
for first team alldistrict Pittman to
lead after a year in
which he was the
only sophomore on
the first team roster. Wyatt chipped
in with second team recognition.
GOODRICH HORNETS—Coach: Lester King (711-326).
2010-11: 15-16/9-3.
NAMES: 5-10 Sr. Lavonte Brown, 13 ppg., 3.4 rpg.; 5-10 Sr.
Gary Randolph, 17 ppg., 4.6 apg.; 6-0 Sr. George Tucker, 11
ppg., 4 rpg.
GAME: Hornets will look to make a deep run in the playoffs
behind a team that will press and run. Look for strong defense to be a major calling card.
BURKEVILLE MUSTANGS—Coach: Dustin Dziuk. 2010-11:
18-9/9-3.
GAME: Burkeville advanced to the area round against
Laneville but must replace a core of graduated all-district
talent including Casey Erwin, Jeremy Robertson and Logan
Bean.
SPURGER PIRATES—Coach: Calobe Isaacs (75-27). 201011: 24-12/9-3.
NAMES: 5-8 Jr. Luke McLeod; 5-10 Jr. Colyn Walding; 6-1 Jr.
Aaron Ford; 5-9 Jr. Brett Bussell; 5-11 Soph. Hunter Smith;
6-2 Sr. Christian Norsworthy.
GAME: Spurger advanced to the regional quarterfinals
against Laneville and returns a team strong on the junior
class and one that must replace graduated district MVP
George Whittaker.
LA MARQUE SHEKINAH RADIANCE ACADEMY—Coach:
Ryan Kopp. 2010-11: 10-12/4-8.
NAMES: Sr. Christian Kelly; Sr. Josh Leggett; 6-2 Jr. Gabe
Banks; 5-10 Jr. Matthew Lopez; 5-10 Sr. Jorge Guzman;
5-9 Jr. Ray Zavala; 6-3 Sr. Joshua Leggett; 5-10 Sr. Shannon
Hardeman; 5-7 Sr. Kevin Smith; 5-10 Soph. Callen Delgado;
5-8 Soph. Trenton Ashton; 5-11 Soph. James Taylor; 5-11 Jr.
Theodore Winston; 6-1 Soph. Shawn Quintanilla.
GAME: Shekinah Radiance missed the playoffs after advancing the previous year. This was a team without much
experience last year that graduated only one senior. Kelly
was named first team all-district while Leggett added second team honors.
HIGH ISLAND CARDINALS—Coach: Michael Wagner. 201011: 5-20/2-10.
NAMES: 5-9 Jr. Justin Molen; 5-9 Sr. Tony Reed; 6-2 Sr. Matthew Petitt; 6-2 Soph. Dalton Demoss; 6-3 Sr. Tyler Redd.
GAME: High Island welcomes Coach Wagner but must replace graduated all-district star David Demoss.
CHESTER YELLOWJACKETS—Coach: Eric Holton. 2010-11:
0-12 (district).
GAME: Times have not been easy lately at Chester and this
could be another grueling campaign for the Yellowjackets.
DISTRICT 25-A-II
HUCKABAY INDIANS—Coach: Dean Edwards (235-143).
2010-11: 24-9/8-2.
NAMES: Jr. Mario Lopez; 5-8 Sr. Brady Dowell; 5-11 Jr. Marty Yates, 14 ppg., 8 rpg.
GAME: Huckabay advanced to the regional semifinals
against Waelder. Watch for the talents of Yates to come
through after he was named first team all-district and to
the TABC all-region team. Lopez picked up district defensive player of the year recognition while Dowell was also a
first team all-district performer.
LINGLEVILLE CARDINALS—Coach: Jance Morris (40-21).
2010-11: 24-7/7-3.
NAMES: 5-9 Sr. Nery Suarez, 21 ppg., 4 apg., 4 spg.; 6-2
Soph. Robert VanKranenburg, 16 ppg., 5 rpg., 4 spg.; 5-11
Soph. Ernesto Nava, 8 ppg., 8 rpg.; 5-10 Sr. Chris Carter, 7
ppg., 9 rpg.; 5-9 Soph. Tucker Click, 4 ppg., 2 spg.
GAME: Lingleville advanced to bi-district against Gustine.
Cardinals will rely heavily on a sophomore class with six
expected to contribute heavily on the varsity. Offensive
player of the year Suarez and district newcomer of the
year VanKranenburg were TABC all-region. Carter and Nava
added second team all-district honors.
KOPPERL EAGLES—Coach: Dustin Glockzin. 2010-11: 267/9-1.
NAMES: 5-9 Soph. Hunter Griffin; 5-8 Jr. Dakota Frazier; 5-7
Sr. Austin Doyle; 5-11 Sr. Dillon Young; 6-3 Sr. Keith Lowery;
6-3 Jr. Jesus Malone.
GAME: Kopperl advanced to the regional final against
Waelder but is in need of replacing graduated district MVP
Jesse Smith. Griffin was named first team all-district as a
freshman while Malone and Lowery were on the second
team.
WALNUT SPRINGS HORNETS—Coach: Tim Trotter. 201011: 15-8/4-6.
NAMES: 5-6 Jr. Carlos Lerma; 5-9 Jr. Zane Trotter; 6-2 Sr.
Ryan Engelhardt.
GAME: Lerma returns following a second team all-district
campaign to lead the Hornets.
IREDELL DRAGONS—Coach: Don Coffell. 2010-11: 2-8 (district).
NAMES: Sr. Ryan Wilson; Sr. Carlos Gonzalez; Sr. Manuel
Vergara; Sr. Colby McDonald; Sr. Jake Wilson; Soph. Christian Najera; Sr. Chance Colbaugh; Jr. Chris McDonald; Soph.
Wyatt Lentschke; Jr. Austin Griffin.
GAME: The Dragons return plenty in the way of numbers
as well as talent with first team all-district Ryan Wilson and
second teamer Jake Wilson.
MORGAN EAGLES—Coach: Daryle Humphrey. 2010-11:
0-10 (district).
GAME: The Eagles hope they have not landed … in the cellar following last year’s 0-10 district debacle.
DISTRICT 26-A-II
GUSTINE TIGERS—Coach: Clint Miller. 2010-11: 21-8/10-2.
NAME: 6-0 Sr. Lance Hopper, 6.9 ppg., 10.4 rpg., 3.8 apg.;
6-3 Sr. Jaron Prater, 14.8 ppg., 9.8 rpg., 3.7 apg.
GAME: Gustine advanced to the area round against Zephyr,
the school’s first playoff win in 14 years. Tigers are losing
three seniors, but return six juniors. With the help of the
returning players and the addition of two ball handlers off
of the JV team, Gustine could potentially be very talented
and make a run in the playoffs. Prater was first team Class
A Division II all-Big Country.
PRIDDY PIRATES—Coach: Curtis Hurst. 2010-11: 22-11.
NAMES: Sr. Colton Seider; Jr. Landon Hood; Jr. Aaron Hurst;
Jr. Andrew Naglieri; Jr. Logan Randolph; Jr. Ross Rhoades;
Soph. Bryan Goodman; Soph. Jesse Gustavsson; Soph. Jordan Hopper; Soph. Samuel Sanchez.
GAME: Priddy advanced to the regional quarterfinals
against Huckabay. Expect the Pirates to once again be a
district contender with a deep roster of talent.
JONESBORO EAGLES—Coach: Eddie Gallegos.
GAME: Jonesboro advanced to bi-district against Huckabay.
CRANFILLS GAP LIONS—Coach: Kyle Doty.
GAME: Cranfills Gap is expected to be one of the teams on
the short list that has a shot at a playoff berth.
OGLESBY TIGERS—Coach: Craig Tredway.
GAME: Oglesby is likely pegged for a bottom tier finish in
this league.
EVANT ELKS—Coach: Nathan Kuehler.
GAME: Long gone are the days of 7-footer John Flippen ruling at Evant and over the district. It could be a tough year
for the Elks.
STAR TIGERS—Coach: Gerry Robinson.
NAMES: Sr. Colton Cider.
GAME: Falling star?
DISTRICT 27-A-II
ZEPHYR BULLDOGS—Coach: Stanton Marwitz. 2010-11:
26-7.
NAMES: Sr. Dakota Ellis; Sr. Greg Faubion.
GAME: Zephyr advanced to the regional quarterfinals
against Kopperl. Team must replace the production of
graduated Haustin Simmons and will turn to honorable
mention all-Big Country and first team all-district Ellis to fill
the role. Help comes from fellow first teamer Faubion for a
team expected to again vie for the district title.
VALERA PANTHER CREEK PANTHERS—Coach: Doug
Moore.
NAMES: 5-10 Sr. Kelton Powell; Jr. Austin Lewis; Matt Lowry; Jr. Ethan Morris; Sr. Devin Griffin; Sr. Jerod Romine.
GAME: Panther Creek missed the playoffs after reaching
the previous year but should be back in the hunt this year.
Watch for newcomer of the year Lowry along with second
team all-district Morris to lead the attack.
SANTA ANNA MOUNTAINEERS—Coach: Jim Eubank.
GAME: Santa Anna was not one of the playoff participants
last year but should be this season with a talented roster
returning.
MULLIN BULLDOGS—Coach: Matthew Holder.
DISTRICT 29-A-II
Jose Acevedo
Lometa
Brandon Lilly
Lometa
Dylan Straley
Lometa
NAMES: 6-0 Sr. Tim Tisdale; Sr. Jaleel Carter; Jr. Damont
Chevalier; Soph. Joshua Mickelson; Sr. Timothy Mickelson;
Soph. Cortez Smith; Soph. Jacob Mickelson; Soph. Travan
Carter; Jr. Caleb Mickelson; Sr. Donterio Harris.
GAME: Mullin should vie for a playoff berth behind first
team all-district Chevalier. Bulldogs return all 10 players to
the varsity roster.
BLANKET TIGERS—Coach: Scott Edmondson. 2010-11: 237/12-2.
NAMES: 6-2 Jr. Joseph Meeks, 10 ppg., 7 rpg.; 6-0 Soph.
Tyler Martinez, 8 ppg., 3 spg.
GAME: Blanket advanced to bi-district against Richland
Springs. Tigers must replenish after losing all five starters
and six seniors to graduation. Meeks was selected first
team all-district.
NOVICE HORNETS—Coach: Cameron Norris. 2010-11: 1312.
NAMES: Jr. Tevin Starkey.
GAME: Novice acted like they had been there in competing
against Eden in bi-district. Starkey notched first team alldistrict recognition as a sophomore.
BROOKESMITH MUSTANGS—Coach: Willie Schoen.
GAME: The Mustangs will likely find themselves corralled
in a tough district.
DISTRICT 28-A-II
EDEN BULLDOGS—Coach: Chris Short. 2010-11: 19-7/10-2.
NAMES: 5-7 Sr. Chase Churchwell; 5-7 Sr. Kris Magallen; Sr.
Adrian Robles.
GAME: Eden advanced to the area round against Kopperl.
Robles was a first team all-district pick while Churchwell
LOMETA HORNETS—Coach: Aaron Nuckles. 2010-11: 177/11-1.
NAMES: 5-8 Sr. Dylan Straley; 6-0 Sr. Brandon Lilly; 5-8 Jr.
Jose Acevedo.
GAME: Coach Nuckles takes over the reins for a program
that reached the area round against Stephenville Huckabay. The starting backcourt returns but the frontcourt is
young as the post positions will be filled with either sophomores or older players with no playing experience. Hornets
will feature tough and rugged team defense and rebounding. Straley was first team all-district while Rivera was on
the second team and Acevedo was honorable mention.
RICHLAND SPRINGS COYOTES—Coach: Shawn Rogers.
2010-11: 14-5/9-3.
NAMES: 6-2 Sr. Tra Williams, 16.5 ppg., 6.9 rpg.; 5-10 Sr.
Denim Reeves; 6-0 Jr. Chance Bush; 6-4 Jr. Danny Tillery;
Thomas Fowler; John Greenwood.
GAME: Richland Springs advanced to the area round
against Priddy. The team got a late start on its season last
year due to football success and could be in the same situation this year. Williams was first team all-district while Bush
was on the second unit.
LOHN EAGLES—Coach: Leon Freeman. 2010-11: 8-15/3-9.
NAMES: 5-9 Sr. Corey Silva; 5-10 Jr. Jonathan Trevino; 5-8 Fr.
Tyler Smith; 6-1 Fr. Bryce Short; 5-11 Soph. Eddie Stewart.
GAME: The Eagles should be better with all starters returning combined with exceptional help from two freshmen
and a sophomore who will become eligible the second
semester.
MENARD YELLOWJACKETS—Coach: Cody Slaughter.
NAMES: Jr. Jonathan Burgess.
GAME: Burgess burst on the scene and was recognized as
the district newcomer of the year.
CHEROKEE INDIANS—Coach: Phillip Martin.
NAMES: Jr. Stephen Austermann; Jr. Jordan Cooks.
GAME: Watch for second team all-district star Austermann
to continue surging. He was one of only two freshman in
the district named to one of the all-district teams.
ROCHELLE HORNETS—Coach: Landon Dyer. 2010-11:
4-17/1-11.
NAMES: Sr. Payton Cody.
GAME: Cody enjoyed a second team all-district season for
a club struggling to move into the top half of this district.
CALVERT TROJANS—Coach: Marcus Wortham. 2010-11:
17-4.
NAMES: Sr. Marquis Nunn; Jr. Tyrone Huffman; Sr. Bobby
Cyrus.
GAME: Calvert advanced to the regional semifinals against
Kopperl but must replace graduated district co-MVPs Blair
Bunns and Jamarion Ramirez. As always, though, the Trojans will field a talented and athletic roster. Watch for newcomer of the year Huffman to shine with help from first
team all-district Nunn and second teamer Cyrus, who will
leave opponents feeling achy-breaky.
FAYETTEVILLE LIONS—Coach: Jason Woodall. 2010-11: 1613/9-1.
NAMES: 6-2 Sr. Connor Bertsch; 5-10 Sr. Brandon Scully;
5-10 Sr. Trevor Malota; 5-7 Sr. Tyler Krebs; 5-8 Jr. Brett Rohde; Soph. Logan Stoelke.
GAME: Fayetteville advanced to the area round against
San Perlita. Malota and Bertsch knocked down first team
all-district honors while Rohde and Stoelke were on the
second team.
DIME BOX LONGHORNS—Coach: Kenneth Herring. 201011: 19-10/7-4.
NAMES: 5-7 Sr. Devon Burns; 5-7 Jr. Christopher Christmas;
5-7 Sr. Quincy Clemons; 5-8 Jr. Patrick Clemons; 5-10 Jr. Andrew Knox; 5-10 Sr. Xavier Lee; 6-2 Sr. Marco Liscano; 6-0 Sr.
Kyle Rivers; 5-5 Jr. Josh Trevino.
GAME: Dime Box advanced to bi-district against Moulton.
Rivers and Liscano enjoyed first team all-district accolades
while Christmas decorated the second team.
ROUND TOP-CARMINE CUBS—Coach: Blake Goehring.
NAMES: Sr. Brock Marburger; Jr. Brian Bain; Sr. Ryder Robinson; Sr. Kirt Weyand.
GAME: RT-C should be very competitive with the return of
first team all-district Marburger, second teamers Bain and
Robinson and honorable mention Weyand.
NORTH ZULCH BULLDOGS—Coach: Wes Jones.
NAMES: Sr. Cole Ballard; Jr. Kyle Coleman; Jr. Sean Van Cour.
GAME: Ballard anchors this team after a second team alldistrict season. Help comes from honorable mention picks
Van Cour and Henderson.
BUCKHOLTS BADGERS—Coach: Dustin Collins. 2010-11:
12-10/4-5.
NAMES: Soph. Kade Cowan; 5-8 Sr. Leo Cardona; 5-7 Sr.
Alvin Trevino.
GAME: Buckholts should see overall improvement with the
return of first team all-district Cowan and honorable mention Cardona.
RICHARDS PANTHERS—Coach: Mike Ray. 2010-11: 3-23/111.
NAMES: 6-1 Sr. Kyle Evans; 6-0 Jr. Dalton Lolley; 5-11 Jr. Jase
Mast; 5-10 Jr. Andrew Brenner; 5-11 Jr. Joe Williams; 5-8
Soph. Miles Conner; 6-0 Soph. Trevor Johnson; 6-1 Fr. Dalton Scardino; 6-0 Fr. Travelle Lewis.
GAME: Panthers will turn to a young leader in second team
all-disrict Johnson, who received his award as a freshman.
Also watch for honorable mention all-district Lolley.
DISTRICT 30-A-II
WAELDER WILDCATS—Coach: Jarvin Hall. 2010-11: 318/10-0.
NAMES: Sr. Torrey Fields; Jr. Myron Williams; Soph. Deondrae Fields.
GAME: Waelder always fields a program capable of sustaining a long playoff run, and last year the Wildcats ran
and ran and ran all the way to Austin and a state semifinal
contest against Paducah. There will be challenges this year,
including replacing graduated district MVP Dontrai Houston. Waelder turns to some of its stocked talent in the cupboard including defensive player of the year Torrey Fields,
first team all-district Williams and second team all-district
Deondrae Fields.
AUSTWELL-TIVOLI REDFISH—Coach: Eric Cortez. 2010-11:
26-3.
NAMES: 5-8 Sr. Garek Duenez; 5-9 Sr. Joseph Longoria; 5-7
Sr. Luis Bravo; Jr. Avery Camacho.
GAME: Austwell-Tivoli advanced to bi-district against Fayetteville. Redfish are glad to welcome back to the pool
offensive player of the year Duenez, first team all-district
Camacho and second teamer Longoria.
MOULTON BOBKATZ—Coach: Kevin Fishbeck. 2010-11:
19-12.
NAMES: Jr. Matt Dornak; Sr. Jacob Novosad; Sr. Dillan Beyer; Soph. Bronson Zapata.
1A-II
GAME: Moulton advanced to the area round against Knippa’s Rockcrushers. Bobkatz will be their dangerous selves
behind newcomer of the year Dornak, first team all-district
Novosad and second teamers Beyer and Zapata.
NORDHEIM PIRATES—Coach: Carlton Williams. 2010-11:
6-18/2-8.
NAMES: Sr. Ryan Villanueza; 5-7 Sr. Michael Doss; 5-7 Sr.
Jacob Gonzalez; 5-6 Jr. Jonathon Pena; 6-0 Sr. Mitchell
Saunders.
GAME: Pirates are ready to pillage behind first team alldistrict Villanueva.
RUNGE YELLOWJACKETS—Coach: Paul Mendoza. 2010-11:
10-18/4-6.
NAMES: Jr. Corey Douglas; Jr. Rob Molina; Soph. Richard
Ramirez; Sr. A.J. Mejia; Jr. Travis Perez.
GAME: Look for second team all-district Douglas to provide
the sting for the Yellowjackets.
PRAIRIE LEA INDIANS—Coach: Todd Wall. 2010-11:
0-18/0-10.
NAMES: 5-9 Sr. Gavin Mendoza; 5-7 Soph. Mark Davenport;
5-0 Soph. Kaksyn Vest; 5-11 Jr. Leon Ivey; 6-1 Jr. Bo Barrington; 6-0 Jr. Josh Wewe.
GAME: Indians graduated six seniors who will need to be
replaced including all-district star Brandon Penny.
DISTRICT 31-A-II
LEAKEY EAGLES—Coach: Phil Aris. 2010-11: 19-12/8-2.
NAMES: 5-11 Jr. Tanner Pannell, 10 ppg., 11 rpg.; 5-9 Jr.
Drew Shackelford, 8 ppg., 3 apg.; 5-10 Jr. Emilio Navarro, 5
ppg.; 6-1 Soph. Ty Pannell, 9 ppg., 10 rpg.
GAME: Leakey advanced to the area round against Waelder.
Eagles started a junior, three sophomores and a freshman
last year, so this should be a pretty good team but will need
to find a guard. Ty Pannell was newcomer of the year while
Tanner Pannell was first team all-district.
COMSTOCK PANTHERS—Coach: Ruben R. Ramon. 201011: 17-12/5-5.
NAMES: 5-8 Jr. Eddie Moreno, 11 ppg., 4 rpg., 3 apg., 2 spg.;
5-11 Sr. Asa Allen, 8 ppg., 6 rpg.; 5-8 Jr. Dawson Spencer, 4
ppg., 2 rpg. 3 spg.; 6-4 Jr. Kareem Salama; 6-2 Soph. Colby
Sellers, 4 ppg., 6 rpg.
GAME: Comstock advanced to bi-district against San Isidro.
Panthers lost three starters but have plenty of experience
returning. Speed and rebounding will be strengths and
team will hang its hat on defense this season. Last year was
Comstock’s first playoff berth in six years.
UTOPIA BUFFALOES—Coach: Troy House. 2010-11: 8-19/46.
NAMES: 5-8 Sr. Zac Martinez; Sr. Justin McCaleb.
GAME: Utopia is a team that also failed to make the postseason after doing so the previous year. McCaleb can help
this team back towards greatness following a first team alldistrict season while Zac Martinez was on the second team.
BARKSDALE NUECES CANYON PANTHERS—Coach: Ken
Bailey. 2010-11: 2-22/1-9.
NAMES: Jr. Logan Adair.
GAME: All is not lost for Nueces Canyon, which returns second team all-district luminary Adair.
KNIPPA ROCKCRUSHERS—Coach: Jack Brown (57-60).
2010-11: 22-9/9-1.
NAMES: 6-0 Jr. Matthew Smith; 5-9 Sr. Xavier Garza; 5-11
Jr. Mike Rodriguez; 5-10 Fr. Daniel Piles; 5-11 Soph. Juan
Fuentes.
GAME: Knippa’s Rockcrushers advanced to the regional
quarterfinals against Calvert, but graduated all five starters. Team will be young and inexperienced but does possess some talent that should come together by the start
of district.
ROCKSPRINGS ANGORAS—Coach: Paul Meeks. 2010-11:
4-11/3-7.
NAMES: 5-8 Sr. Mundo Gonzales; 5-11 Jr. Mundo Perez; Sr.
Phillip Palacio; Soph. David Splawn; Jr. Marcus Garcia.
GAME: Rocksprings missed the playoffs after reaching the
previous year and now must find a replacement for graduated district offensive MVP Tommy Ruiz.
DISTRICT 32-A-II
SAN ISIDRO TIGERS—Coach: Rolando Garza. 2010-11: 303/8-2.
GAME: San Isidro advanced to the area round against Calvert.
SAN PERLITA TROJANS—Coach: Tom Wolfe (481-395).
2010-11: 28-8/9-1.
NAMES: 5-8 Sr. Andres Watson; 5-5 Sr. Ruben Flores; 6-4
Sr. Ethan Rabenaldt; 5-7 Sr. Oscar Pena; 5-8 Sr. Alejandro
Orozco.
GAME: San Perlita advanced to the regional quarterfinals
against Waelder. Trojans should be very competitive in district and look to compete well in the playoffs once again.
BRUNI BADGERS—Coach: Kurt Mann.
GAME: Expect the Badgers to be amongst the playoff combatants in this district.
TILDEN MCMULLEN COUNTY COWBOYS—Coach: Matt
Oden.
GAME: McMullen County advanced to bi-district against
Leakey but must replace a minimum of six graduated seniors from the roster.
LASARA LIONS—Coach: David Contreras.
GAME: Lasara expects to fare better in the school’s second
year of UIL play.
CORPUS CHRISTI COLLEGE PREP HURRICANES—Coach:
Joe Rocha.
GAME: Hurricanes could find themselves out to sea this
year in a difficult district setting.
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It has been called one of the most electrifying games at the UIL Girls State Basketball Tournament. It was turned in by
Alexis Jones last year in Austin at the state championship game against Krystal Forthan and Georgetown High School.
Jones, then a junior, wowed the crowd with a stat line of 25 points, 11 rebounds and 14 assists as the Lady Cardinals
won, 74-51. For good measure Jones added a couple of steals. Now, she not only enters the 2011-12 season as the
top-rated Tex Preps Basketball player in the state, but by many observers and scouting systems as the top senior in
the nation. Jones will be taking her immense talents to the Atlantic Coast Conference and Duke University, but for
now there is the matter of defending a state title with a cast of highly decorated teammates.
Seniors
Juniors
Sophomores
1. Alexis Jones, 5-8, Irving MacArthur
1. Jada Terry, 6-3, Cedar Hill
1. Brianna Turner, 6-3, Houston
Westbury Christian
2. Moriah Jefferson, 5-7, Texas
Home Educators Sports Association (THESA)
3. Courtney Williams, 6-0, Galena
Park North Shore
4. Jordan Jones, 5-6, DeSoto
5. Peyton Little, 5-10, Abilene Wylie
6. Chelsea Jennings, 5-9, North
Crowley
7. Nicole Kornet, 5-11, Argyle Liberty Christian
8. Jessieka Palmer, 6-0, La Marque
9. Curtyce Knox, 5-6, Humble Atascocita
10. Kristina Higgins, 6-4, El Paso
Chapin
11. Empress Davenport, 5-7, Duncanville
12. Kamy Cole, 5-10, Brock
13. Alecia Smith, 5-6, Cedar Hill
2. Imani Wright, 6-0, Texarkana
Liberty-Eylau
3. Khaliyah Thompson, 5-8, Mansfield Timberview
4. Candace Adams, 5-7, Cedar Hill
5. Christen Inman, 5-9, Katy Seven
Lakes
2. Recee’Caldwell, 5-8, San Antonio
Johnson
3. McKenzie Calvert, 5-9, Cibolo Steele
4. Brooke McCarty, 5-4, League City
Clear Springs
5. Kayla Nevitt, 5-9, A&M Consolidated
6. Lexi Fatheree, 5-9, Richmond
Foster
6. Cienna Rivera, 5-6, Houston
Cypress Ranch
7. Jada Butts, 5-8, Lewisville
8. Ciara Johnson, 6-0, Tyler Lee
7. Terriell Bradley, 5-9, Mansfield
Timberview
9. Lisa Nealy, 5-8, Madisonville
8. Tyara Warren, 5-9, Plano West
10. AJ Alix, 5-6, Houston Bellaire
9. Lulu McKinney, 5-6, Houston
Bellaire
11. Alex Lapeyrolerie, 5-8, Fort Bend
Kempner
12. Kindell Texada, 5-6, Frisco Wakeland
13. Breanna Hayden, 5-9, Dallas
Lincoln
10. Wendy Knight, 5-9, San Antonio
Reagan
11. Alisha Washington, 5-8, Dallas
Lincoln
12. Micayla Buckner, 6-6, Garland
Naaman Forest
13. Daryon Fields, 6-2, Klein Forest
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Irving MacArthur—The smart money, heck, even the dumb money, knows to go with Alexis Jones and a title repeat.
Galena Park North Shore—This is a very dangerous team that reached the regional final and is hungry for more.
League City Clear Springs—Brooke McCarty was district MVP as a FRESHMAN. Imagine the next three years.
DeSoto—District MVP Jordan Jones anchors a young team that is always long on talent and the ability to reach Austin.
Duncanville—District MVP Empress Davenport is back to guide the Pantherettes and keep their winning tradition going.
Alief Elsik—After a state tourney showing, Elsik is back with district co-MVPs Crystal Porter and Akunna Elonu and high hopes.
Houston Cypress Falls—A tough regional semifinalist, Cy Falls just got tougher with Temple transfer Loryn Goodwin.
Arlington Bowie—Coach Wanda Talton retired, but not her team as all 12 players return to a deep regional quarterfinalist.
Spring Dekaney—Alexis Durley and teammates are poised for an extended playoff run after running unbeaten through district.
Southlake Carroll—Four starters return to a club that reached the regional quarterfinals against Duncanville.
GIRLS
DISTRICT 1-5A
EL PASO FRANKLIN COUGARS-Coach: Lauren O’Neill. 201011: 26-6/15-1.
NAMES: 5-7 Sr. Alex Rudder; 6-0 Sr. Carolina Castaneda;
5-4 Sr. Carisia Gutierrez; 5-1 Jr. Marissa Garcia; 5-4 Jr. Julie
Ramirez; 5-9 Sr. Ruby Munoz.
GAME: Franklin advanced to the area round against Arlington Bowie but will need to replace six seniors including district MVP Valerie Barriga. Castaneda and Gutierrez placed on
the honorable mention all-district roster.
EL PASO EASTWOOD TROOPERS-Coach: Endi Vargas (31289). 2010-11: 22-12/10-6.
NAMES: 5-9 Sr. Sara Guevara; 5-6 Jr. Lizette Heredia; 5-3 Jr.
Desiree Cruz; 5-6 Jr. Tatyana Roberts; 5-8 Sr. Becky Sanchez;
5-10 Jr. Brenda Cichos.
GAME: Eastwood missed the post-season after falling to El
Paso Bel Air in a playoff tiebreaker game. Guevara returns
following a first team all-district campaign.
EL PASO AMERICAS TRAILBLAZERS-Coach: Paul Baca (15085). 2010-11: 15-16/10-6.
NAMES: 5-2 Sr. Rachel Chavez; 5-1 Sr. Vicky Lopez; 5-6 Sr.
Paulean Gonzalez; 5-4 Jr. Maria Olivas.
GAME: Americas advanced to bi-district against Amarillo.
Chavez and Gonzalez return following honorable mention
all-district seasons to spearhead the attack.
EL PASO BEL AIR HIGHLANDERS--Coach: Clay Ward. 201011: 16-14/10-6.
NAMES: 5-7 Sr. Yessenia Casarez; 5-7 Jr. Gabriela Vega; 5-4
Jr. Jacinda Woodruff; 5-6 Sr. Bianca Holguin; 5-8 Sr. Jessica
Hernandez.
GAME: Bel Air advanced to bi-district against Lubbock Coronado and turned around a 4-12 district mark. The team
knocked off El Paso Eastwood in a playoff tiebreaker win to
make the post-season. Casarez was first team all-district and
the leader of the team.
EL PASO HANKS KNIGHTS-Coach: Patty Mullany. 2010-11:
13-16/7-9.
NAMES: 5-4 Sr. Chestina Bryant; 5-8 Jr. Britney Molina; 5-8 Sr.
Alex Lopez; 5-3 Jr. Ciera Wong; 5-8 Jr. Breanna Fuller; 5-7 Sr.
Darlene Perez; 5-6 Sr. Valerie Holguin; 5-5 Sr. Crystal Cuevas.
GAME: Hanks will return a more experienced club as only
four seniors graduated from a deep roster. Look for honorable mention all-district tab Bryant to lead the surge.
EL PASO CORONADO THUNDERBIRDS-Coach: Chris Peden.
2010-11: 25-7/13-3.
GAME: Coronado advanced to bi-district against Lubbock
Monterey but will need to replace a quartet of voted alldistrict senior talent.
EL PASO MONTWOOD RAMS-Coach: Steve Barrera. 201011: 11-19/5-11.
NAMES: Jr. Alejandra Hernandez; Sr. Jazmine Villalba; Sr.
Brenda Sanchez; Jr. Sarahi Castillo; Sr. Karen Orozco; Sr. Kassandra Duarte.
GAME: Montwood will be facing an uphill battle after graduating all-district performers Ysenia Velasquez, Alexis Thornton and Diana Hernandez.
EL PASO SOCORRO BULLDOGS--Coach: Romie Aragon.
2010-11: 4-22/1-15.
NAMES: 5-6 Sr. Isabel Chavez; 5-7 Sr. Alicia Solis; 5-6 Sr. Krystal Vargas.
GAME: Chavez was dynamic in an honorable mention all-
district season for a club that struggled.
EL PASO EL DORADO AZTECS--Coach: Monica RamirezMassey. 2010-11: 4-20/2-14.
NAMES: 5-9 Sr. Loghan Thomas; 5-2 Soph. Alex Garcia; 5-3
Soph. Caitlyn Campa; 5-4 Sr. Yvette Ortiz; 5-5 Sr. Kim Cordova; 5-9 Sr. Fenix Calderon.
GAME: Roxanne Garcia was a bright spot for El Dorado last
year in an honorable mention all-district season but, alas,
has exhausted her eligibility.
DISTRICT 2-5A
LUBBOCK CORONADO MUSTANGS-Coach: Kriss Ethridge.
2010-11: 21-9/6-2.
NAMES: 5-8 Sr. Lauren Dudding, 14.2 ppg.; 5-11 Jr. Lizzy
Dimba, 8.8 ppg., 5.3 rpg.; 5-5 Jr. Bailey Wipff.
GAME: Coronado advanced to the regional quarterfinals
against North Crowley. The Lady Mustangs will again be
strong overall and will look to district MVP and AvalancheJournal all-South Plains player of the year Dudding to lead
the way. Dimba and Wipff added all-district honors.
LUBBOCK MONTEREY PLAINSMEN-Coach: Jill Schneider.
2010-11: 23-11/6-2.
NAMES: 6-5 Sr. Kellyn Schneider, 13.8 ppg., 14.1 rpg.; Courtney Lawley.
GAME: Monterey advanced to the area round against North
Crowley. What is not to like about this team with the return
of inside presence Schneider, who racked up a double-double average and swatted 193 shots while being named to the
first team Avalanche-Journal all-South Plains roster. Help is
at the ready with newcomer of the year Lawley.
AMARILLO SANDIES-Coach: Jeff Williams. 2010-11: 23-11/6-2.
NAMES: 6-0 Sr. Krista Strange, 10.8 ppg., 8.3 rpg.; 5-6 Sr.
Alexius Dawn, 11.2 ppg.; Jr. Elizabeth McDaniel; Sr. Blair Gossett.
GAME: Amarillo advanced to the area round against Midland and will again be dangerous with the return of Golden
Spread Class 5A-4A performers Strange and Dawn. Both
were also named first team all-district while Gossett was on
the second team.
AMARILLO TASCOSA REBELS--Coach: Jason Cooper. 201011: 10-17/2-6.
NAMES: 5-6 Sr. Mariah Jeffries; 5-8 Sr. Taunshea King.
GAME: Tascosa advanced to bi-district against El Paso Franklin but will need to replace graduated all-district stars Kayla
Turner and Sherrell Samuels. Coach Cooper is new at the
helm but not a stranger to success after his years at Sudan.
LUBBOCK HIGH WESTERNERS-Coach: Brad Blalock (42-62).
2010-11: 5-25/0-8.
NAMES: 6-2 Sr. Lisa Breivik; 5-4 Soph. Madison Tuazon; 5-10
Jr. Amanda Patillo; 5-8 Jr. August Thompson; 5-10 Jr. Janae
Stokes; 5-10 Jr. Jessi Newman.
GAME: Breivik is a solid building block for Lubbock after gaining Avalanche-Journal all-South Plains second team status.
DISTRICT 3-5A
MIDLAND BULLDOGS-Coach: Ron Berry (714-320). 2010-11:
32-5/12-0.
NAMES: 5-7 Jr. Megan Hoppel; 5-6 Jr. Rebecca Gallegos; 5-5
Jr. Meagan Martin; 6-0 Jr. Catarina Rendon; 5-5 Sr. Krystal
Valdez; 5-8 Jr. Skeesha Bowers; 5-10 Sr. Sabrina Banks; 5-9 Sr.
Meg Woodard; 5-6 Sr. Andrea Sadler.
GAME: Midland will have a new coaching staff with Coach
Berry coming in from Cisco. He inherits a dynamic team
that advanced to the regional final against Irving MacArthur.
Despite graduating district MVP Kelsey Hoppel, this team is
again a league favorite behind the return of first team alldistrict Valdez and Banks along with honorable mention
Bowers.
SAN ANGELO CENTRAL BOBCATS-Coach: Jan Wakefield.
2010-11: 14-16/4-8.
NAMES: 5-7 Sr. Kassidy Lanford, 7 ppg., 2 apg., 2 spg.; 5-11
Soph. Emily Hurst, 8 ppg., 7 rpg., 2 apg., 2 spg.; 5-9 Sr. Atiba
Bethea, 7 ppg., 7 rpg., 2 apg., 3 spg.
GAME: This team has the potential to be outstanding.
A combination of five experienced lettermen with several strong underclassmen gives Central high expectations.
Bethea was second team all-district.
MIDLAND LEE REBELS-Coach: Rosalind Lawrence. 2010-11:
13-19/5-7.
NAMES: 5-5 Jr. Kortni Edwards; 5-3 Jr. Cindy Benavides; 5-9
Sr. Landry Johnson; 5-10 Soph. Jackie Rivas; 5-5 Soph. Jaylaan Lee.
GAME: Lee advanced to bi-district against North Crowley.
Team has its sights set on another return to post-season play
and winning 20 games. Edwards, Benavides and Johnson
were all second team all-district selections.
ABILENE EAGLES-Coach: Brent Palmer. 2010-11: 10-18/6-6.
NAMES: 6-1 Sr. Corrynn Englerth; 5-1 Sr. Jessamyn Curtis;
5-9 Sr. Reagan Davis; 5-6 Sr. Kinzee Reeves; 5-10 Sr. Te’jara
Mathis; 5-10 Sr. Chanell Evans; 5-10 Sr. Casey Smith; 5-8 Jr.
Katelyn Goodman; 5-10 Jr. Lauren Williams.
GAME: Abilene advanced to bi-district against Arlington
Bowie. Englerth will lead a run that should again reach the
post-season following an honorable mention all-Big Country
and first team all-district year. Evans and Goodman added
honorable mention recognition.
ODESSA PERMIAN PANTHERS-Coach: Angie Braziel. 201011: 21-10/10-2.
NAMES: 5-6 Sr. Cheyenne Swoopes; Sr. April Williams; Sr.
Tenesia Pointer; Sr. Shanna Taylor; Sr. Jamia Graham; Jr. Elizabeth Aguilar.
GAME: Permian advanced to the area round against Lubbock Coronado and boasts the return of first team all-district
Swoopes and Williams, second teamers Taylor, Graham and
Pointer and honorable mention Aguilar. This will be a dangerous team.
ODESSA BRONCHOS-Coach: Harry Masch. 2010-11: 1216/4-8.
NAMES: Jr. LaTanya McMaryion; Jr. Carisha Williams; 5-6 Sr.
Adriana Rivas; Soph. Alexandria Carpio; Soph. Azaria Miller;
5-10 Soph. Mikayla Ballou.
GAME: Odessa has a budding young talent in district newcomer of the year Miller. She will get help from second team
all-district McMaryion .
ABILENE COOPER COUGARS-Coach: Kevin Long (182-179).
2010-11: 1-28/1-11.
NAMES: 5-7 Sr. Angela Snow; 5-6 Sr. Ashley Valerio; 5-8 Sr.
Seandrah Wyland; 5-7 Sr. Tanesha Lewis; 5-6 Jr. Madison
Daniels.
GAME: Lady Coogs will be more experienced on the court
than last year’s group. The seniors will put out a little bit
more effort than the senior group before them.
DISTRICT 4-5A
ARLINGTON BOWIE VOLUNTEERS--Coach: Kelly Carruthers.
2010-11: 28-10/11-3.
NAMES: 6-2 Jr. Ashley Ferguson, 12 ppg., 8 rpg.; 5-11 Sr. Delia
Hopkins, 6 ppg., 5 rpg.; 5-7 Soph. Jazmine Holman, 4.5 ppg.,
3.2 rpg., 2.3 apg., 2.9 spg.; 5-6 Sr. Khala Riley, 6.6 ppg., 3.7
rpg.; 5-8 Sr. Ruby Robertson, 3.9 ppg., 2.1 rpg.
GAME: Bowie advanced to the regional quarterfinals against
Midland and brings in a new coaching staff for retiring legend Wanda Talton. All five starters and 12 varsity players return to a team that averaged 55 points and gave up 38.5 a
game. Holman was co-newcomer of the year while Riley and
Ferguson were first team all-district. Hopkins added second
team honors for a team that should not miss a beat.
ARLINGTON LAMAR VIKINGS--Coach: Errin Levels. 2010-11:
24-11/10-4.
NAMES: 5-7 Sr. Brooke Grant, 11.1 ppg., 8.9 rpg., 5.3 apg.,
2.7 spg.; 6-0 Jr. Janay Keys, 10.8 ppg., 11.8 rpg., 1.4 apg., 1.9
bpg.; 5-8 Sr. Elizabeth Spence, 8.2 ppg., 3.5 rpg.; 5-6 Sr. Jasmine Dubose, 7.3 ppg., 3.7 spg.
GAME: Lamar advanced to bi-district against Odessa Permian and will have district title aspirations behind first team
all-district Grant and co-newcomer of the year Keys. Spence
and Dubose placed on the second team to give Lamar a deep
and talented club.
NORTH CROWLEY PANTHERS--Coach: Stephani Gray. 201011: 35-3/14-0.
NAMES: 5-10 Sr. Chelsea Jennings, 18 ppg.; 5-10 Sr. Kiara
Davis; 5-1 Jr. Brianna Holmes; 5-9 Sr. Rachel Garrett; 5-10 Sr.
Ashley Woodard; 5-9 Sr. Courtney Hutcherson; 5-11 Soph.
Corbin Holmes; 5-7 Jr. Jaurnae Moss.
GAME: North Crowley advanced to the regional semifinals
against Irving MacArthur but graduated district MVP Natalie
Ventress. This will nonetheless again be a team to reckon
with out of Region 1 with the return of district offensive
player of the year and second team Star-Telegram Super
Team roster Jennings. Davis and Holmes picked up first team
all-district honors and are definite weapons on both ends of
the court.
ARLINGTON MARTIN WARRIORS--Coach: Brooke Brittain.
2010-11: 20-9/9-5.
NAMES: 5-6 Sr. Alex Reese; 5-4 Jr. Bethany Gonzalez; 5-2 Jr.
Amanda Barnes; 5-7 Sr. Neill Kim; 5-10 Sr. Nakachi Maduka; 5-8 Jr. Sarah Bricker; 5-7 Sr. Dominique Ladilik; 5-11 Sr.
Destynee Hives-McCray.
GAME: Martin advanced to bi-district against Midland.
Barnes will keep this team in the playoff mix after a first
ARLINGTON COLTS--Coach: B.J. Kiser-Lucy. 2010-11: 5-18/410.
NAMES: Soph. Georgia Beatty.
GAME: Arlington boasts an outstanding young talent in second team all-district Beatty, the only freshman named to any
of the all-district rosters.
ARLINGTON SAM HOUSTON TEXANS--Coach: Tiffany Barlow. 2010-11: 14-15/5-9.
GAME: Sam Houston must replace graduated all-district performers Jade Butcher and Manuwella Luke.
WEATHERFORD KANGAROOS-Coach: Darryn Shearmire.
2010-11: 3-24/3-11.
NAMES: Sr. Shelby Peoples; Sr. Remi Reynolds.
GAME: Coach Shearmire arrives from coaching the Grapevine boys and welcomes back all-Parker County newcomer
of the year and second team all-district Peoples and honorable mention Reynolds.
FORT WORTH PASCHAL PANTHERS-Coach: David Mishler.
2010-11: 3-28/0-14.
NAMES: 5-6 Sr. Emma Brooks; 5-9 Sr. Rebecca Havis; 5-9 Jr.
Emily Rios; 5-9 Jr. Maurie Pilcher; 5-10 Sr. Victoria Merritt;
5-6 Jr. Olivia Gensheimer; 5-5 Soph. Amanda Fees; 5-4 Jr.
Maddie Alonso; 5-8 Soph. Maddi Jo Duvall.
GAME: This is a tough district to compete in, but compete
Paschal will behind honorable mention all-district Brooks.
DISTRICT 5-5A
DUNCANVILLE PANTHERETTES-Coach: Cathy Self-Morgan
(842-191). 2010-11: 31-7/14-0.
NAMES: 5-5 Sr. Morgan Bolton; 5-9 Sr. Empress Davenport,
10.2 ppg.; 5-10 Jr. Kiara Perry; 5-10 Soph. Ariel Atkins; 5-6
Soph. Tasia Foman; 5-6 Sr. Alisha Spearman.
GAME: Duncanville advanced to the regional semifinals
against Midland and comes back with plenty of talent for another extended playoff journey. Davenport was district MVP
and will only continue getting better. Bolton added district
defensive player of the year honors while Perry was second
team all-district. The Pantherettes graduated a trio of first
team all-district talents, but this team will be more than ca-
Ayriel Anderson
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Alexis Jones
Irving MacArthur
Khoria Newman
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CEDAR HILL LONGHORNS--Coach: Andrea Robinson. 201011: 23-10/11-3.
NAMES: 5-6 Sr. Alecia Smith; 5-7 Jr. Candice Adams; 5-11 Jr.
Labrittney Jones; 6-3 Jr. Jada Terry; 5-5 Sr. Courtni Gibson;
5-6 Jr. Kendra Howard; 5-6 Jr. Tyra Hill; 5-9 Sr. Angelica White;
5-8 Jr. Ashley Love.
GAME: Cedar Hill advanced to the area round against Plano
West. Co-offensive player of the year Smith can play at another gear and will lead the club along with first team alldistrict talents Terry (a University of Texas commit) and Jones
and second teamer Gibson.
MANSFIELD TIMBERVIEW WOLVES-Coach: Candi Harvey.
2010-11: 24-11/11-3.
NAMES: 5-10 Sr. Jaylan Hines, 9 ppg., 8 rpg.; 5-9 Soph. Terriell Bradley, 13 ppg.; 5-7 Jr. Lili Thompson, 15 ppg.
GAME: Timberview advanced to bi-district against Colleyville
Heritage. This was a very young team that started two and
sometimes three freshmen in an incredibly competitive district. Timberview gained invaluable experience and if the
club can stay away from the injury bug could have an opportunity for a longer playoff run. Bradley was newcomer of the
year while Thompson grabbed first team all-district honors
and Hines was on the second team.
MANSFIELD TIGERS-Coach: Natasha Stewart (164-132).
2010-11: 17-19/8-7.
NAMES: 5-8 Sr. Keyra-Sue Johnson, 15.5 ppg., 1 apg., 2 spg.;
5-10 Sr. Yvonne Maosa, 7.3 ppg., 8.6 rpg., 1 spg.; 5-10 Jr.
Delana Lopez, 6.3 ppg., 4.3 rpg., 1 bpg., 2 spg.
GAME: Mansfield advanced to bi-district against Irving MacArthur. Lady Tigers return four starters and 11 of 12 players.
The leadership, experience and depth should be key ingredients to allow the team to contend for a district title and a
spot in the playoffs for the sixth consecutive year. Johnson
was co-offensive player of the year while Lopez was second
team all-district.
SOUTH GRAND PRAIRIE WARRIORS-Coach: Dawn MaillouxSmith. 2010-11: 7-24/2-12.
NAMES: 5-9 Soph. Jordan Williams; 5-4 Sr. Loryn Darthard;
6-0 Jr. Halla Congress; 5-6 Jr. Samantha Munoz; 5-4 Jr. Marilyn Goss; 5-10 Soph. Jasmine Sasser.
GAME: South Grand Prairie missed the playoffs after reaching the previous year. Goss was a hoss in corralling second
MANSFIELD LEGACY BRONCOS—Coach: Amy Tennison.
2010-11: 16-14/7-7.
NAMES: Jr. Taryn Johnson.
GAME: Legacy will turn to second team all-district Johnson
to lead a young squad.
MIDLOTHIAN PANTHERS-Coach: Brooke Walthall. 2010-11:
6-23/2-12.
GAME: Midlothian must replace two-time all-district and
graduated talent Hannah Miller.
GRAND PRAIRIE GOPHERS-Coach: Jill Davis. 2010-11:
7-19/2-12.
GAME: Grand Prairie will have its hands full in trying to move
up in one of the toughest leagues in the state. The process
is made tougher by the graduation of all-district sensation
Charlotte Nolan.
DISTRICT 6-5A
IRVING MACARTHUR CARDINALS-Coach: Suzie Oelschlegel
(617-311). 2010-11: 37-2/16-0.
NAMES: 5-9 Sr. Alexis Jones, 23.5 ppg., 9 rpg., 7 apg., 5 spg.;
5-10 Sr. Khoria Newman, 8 ppg., 4.5 rpg., 2 apg., 1.5 spg.; 5-3
Sr. Ayriel Anderson, 11 ppg., 2.5 rpg., 3 apg., 2.1 spg.; 5-10 Sr.
Cierra Robinson, 4 ppg., 4.5 rpg.
GAME: Many are calling it one of the breath-taking performances in UIL State Basketball Tournament history as
then-junior Jones wowed the Erwin Center crowd in leading
MacArthur to a Class 5A state championship that the team
fully expects to defend. Lady Cardinals return four starters
and boast plenty of experience, good shooters, quickness,
defense and tradition. In other words, it’s going to be extremely difficult for anyone to usurp MacArthur, although a
long list of Class 5A talent is ready for the
chance. Jones is featured as the Tex Preps
Basketball cover senior and the returning
district MVP. Newman was named defensive player of the year while Anderson
was first team all-district and Robinson
placed on the second team.
COLLEYVILLE HERITAGE PANTHERSCierra Robinson
Irving MacArthur Coach: Dianna Sager (238-172). 2010-11:
23-12/14-2.
NAMES: 5-8 Sr. Heidi Schneider; 5-10 Jr. Emily Besserer; 6-1
Jr. Caroline Gonzalez.
GAME: Heritage advanced to the area round against
Southlake Carroll. It will be tough replacing one of the state’s
best talents in graduated and Texas A&M bound Alexia
Standish, but Coach Sager expects to find a way in the face
of massive graduations that saw eight of the 11 varsity players move on.
HURST L.D. BELL BLUE RAIDERS-Coach: Brock Pembleton.
2010-11: 17-14/8-8.
NAMES: 5-10 Jr. MaKenna Pembleton, 7 ppg., 5 rpg.; 5-9
Soph. Cierra Johnson, 7.6 ppg., 4 rpg.; 5-10 Soph. Sheridan
Pilcher; 5-9 Soph. Maggie Lockwood; 5-8 Sr. Taylor Fielder.
GAME: This year’s team will be looking to build off of last
year’s successful season by getting into the playoffs with yet
another young team. The Lady Raiders will only have one
senior with considerable varsity experience in Fielder. Team
returns five freshmen, one sophomore and two seniors from
last year and will be adding four or five players from a JV that
lost only three games last year. Johnson was voted first team
all-district as just a freshman and also nabbed newcomer of
the year honors. Pembleton was second team all-district.
GRAPEVINE MUSTANGS--Coach: Steve Ganninger (82-53).
2010-11: 19-12/11-5.
NAMES: Sr. Lauren Cortez; Jr. Megan Rosewell; Sr. Madison
Bass; Jr. Madyson Broussard; Sr. Juliana Pineider; Sr. MacKenzie Rosenjack; Sr. Taylor Jenkins.
GAME: Grapevine advanced to bi-district against Cedar Hill
but graduated a total of five all-district seniors.
EULESS TRINITY TROJANS-Coach: Sue Cannon (983-296).
2010-11: 25-9/11-5.
NAMES: 6-0 Sr. Tori Henderson, 13.1 ppg., 5.8 rpg.; 5-9 Soph.
Piyusha Boteju, 4.1 ppg., 3.5 rpg.; 5-8 Sr. Chelsea Seifert.
GAME: Trinity advanced to bi-district against Duncanville.
Coach Cannon sits just 17 wins shy of hitting the 1,000 career win mark and will be fielding a team in rebuild mode
after graduating eight seniors including four starters who all
signed college scholarships. Henderson is a tremendous talent and was named first team all-district while Boteju was
honorable mention.
RICHLAND REBELS-Coach: Kate Goldberg. 2010-11: 14-18/610.
NAMES: Soph. Sydney Brock.
GAME: Brock is a young building block after taking first team
all-district honors.
IRVING NIMITZ VIKINGS--Coach: Nikki Heath (225-92).
2010-11: 10-19/3-13.
NAMES: 5-9 Jr. Bria Jackson; Jr. Selena Robles; Sr. Abi Alonso;
Sr. Alysia Price; Sr. Nicole Adams.
GAME: This is a young team with some legit talent. Watch for
second team all-district Price and Jackson to lead the way.
HALTOM BUFFALOS--Coach: Mandy Rogers. 2010-11:
5-24/3-13.
NAMES: 5-6 Sr. Destiny Britton; 5-5 Sr. Chafelmer Mumba;
5-7 Sr. Khadijjah Herbin; 5-9 Sr. Alex Armstrong.
GAME: Haltom missed the playoffs after advancing the
previous year. Herbin was selected second team all-district
while Britton placed on the honorable mention roster.
IRVING TIGERS--Coach: Tarenthia Clemons. 2010-11:
2-21/0-16.
NAMES: 5-6 Jr. Laura Gonzalez; 6-0 Jr. Morgan Wright; 5-6 Jr.
O’Sheana Davis; 5-11 Sr. Deborah Miller.
GAME: Wright capped off an outstanding sophomore season by being named honorable mention all-district.
DISTRICT 7-5A
SOUTHLAKE CARROLL DRAGONS-Coach: Teri Morrison
(512-224). 2010-11: 29-7/13-1.
NAMES: 5-8 Sr. Sierra Maykus; 5-10 Sr. Kayla Reinhart; 6-0 Sr.
Janelle Jenkins; 5-6 Jr. Kami Mickens; 5-6 Sr. Caitlin Barrett.
GAME: Carroll advanced to the regional quarterfinals against
Duncanville. Team returns four starters and will have athleticism, quickness, experience and great shooting. Carroll led
the area in defensive stats last season and with the defensive
and offensive combination they should be fully loaded for
5A
a great run this year. Reinhart was district offensive player
of the year and TABC all-region, while Maykus and Jenkins
were first team all-district and Mickens and Barrett were on
the second team.
KELLER INDIANS--Coach: Doug Sporrer (50-50). 2010-11:
23-11/11-3.
NAMES: 5-7 Sr. Lindsey Miner, 13.2 ppg.; 5-9 Sr. Taylor Vincent, 14.5 ppg.; 5-9 Sr. Cate Scott, 8 ppg.; 5-6 Sr. Morgan
McGinnis, 3.5 spg.
GAME: Keller advanced to bi-district against Lewisville. Lady
Indians should challenge for the district title with six seniors
and two juniors returning. Miner was district co-MVP and
second team on the Star-Telegram Super Team list. Vincent
added first team all-district status while McGinnis and Scott
were on the second team.
SAGINAW ROUGH RIDERS-Coach: Marty Garcia. 2010-11:
19-15/9-5.
NAMES: Sr. Gionna Jackson; Jr. Kelsie Candey; Jr. Kynedi
Nalls; Jr. Kelli Massey; Sr. Destinee Robinson; Jr. Iyanna
Brookins; Soph. Rachel Hills; Sr. Michelle Rocker.
GAME: Saginaw advanced to bi-district against PlanoWest
in its first year in Class 5A and graduated only one senior.
The team is built for another playoff run behind sensational
co-offensive player of the year and second team all-district
picks Candey and Nalls.
COPPELL COWBOYS--Coach: Nicole Collins. 2010-11: 227/10-4.
NAMES: Sr. Taylor Celestine; Sr. Whitney Picket.
GAME: Coppell advanced to bi-district against Plano East but
most overcome the loss of several graduated talents including Dan Kim, Reem Moussa and Stephanie Obialio.
JUSTIN NORTHWEST TEXANS-Coach: Arnold W. Parker.
2010-11: 11-20/4-10.
NAMES: 5-4 Sr. Sarah Moss, 7.3 ppg., 4 apg., 2.6 spg.
GAME: This will be a young and inexperienced team but one
with a good work ethic. Moss was named second team alldistrict. (Carroll, Keller, Coppell, Saginaw, Guyer, Fossil Ridge,
Keller Central)
KELLER FOSSIL RIDGE PANTHERS-Coach: Stacy Henson.
2010-11: 19-16/5-9.
NAMES: 6-0 Sr. Nia Jackson; 5-8 Jr. Jasmine Hart.
GAME: Fossil Ridge missed the playoffs after reaching the
previous year and must replace graduated all-district performers Maggie Scribner and Ashley Pickering.
DENTON GUYER WILDCATS-Coach: Harold Colson. 2010-11:
8-25/2-12.
NAMES: 5-10 Sr. Jasmine Leday; 5-6 Sr. Kortney Kuhl; 5-9 Sr.
Renee Washington; 5-6 Sr. Brittany Kuhl; 5-9 Jr. Tierney Peters; 5-10 Jr. Sylvia Nwiba; 5-10 Sr. Casey Lee; 6-2 Sr. Tarayn
McMillan.
GAME: Guyer missed the playoffs after reaching the previous year.
KELLER CENTRAL CHARGERS-Coach: Mitchell R. Davis. 201011: 7-19/2-12.
NAMES: 5-6 Sr. Brittany Holbert; 5-7 Sr. Hanna Selzer.
GAME: Central will work hard every night but will have a
tough time climbing too far in this unforgiving district.
and Warren.
LEWISVILLE FIGHTING FARMERS--Coach:
Charlotte Jones. 2010-11: 26-10/10-4.
NAMES: 5-8 Sr. Aubree Butts; 5-9 Jr.
Jada Butts; 5-6 Sr. Makayla Roberson;
5-8 Soph. Monisha Neal; 5-9 Jr. Jasmine
Johnson; 5-8 Soph. Monesha Neal; 5-7 Sr.
Kristin Winnier; 5-10 Sr. Prakiya Moore;
Jasmine Adams
Dallas Sunset
6-1 Sr. Maggie Simpson.
GAME: Lewisville advanced to the area
round against Irving MacArthur and should again find the
post-season in range. Watch for defensive MVP Aubree
Butts, first team all-district Jada Butts, second team all-district Roberson and honorable mention Neal.
FLOWER MOUND MARCUS MARAUDERS-Coach: Fred
Jones. 2010-11: 17-17/8-6.
NAMES: Sr. Shannon Malone; Soph. Vanessa Jones; Soph.
Ashley James; Sr. Kaitlin Cantrell; Jr. Sierra Bone.
GAME: Coach Jones inherits a team that is young with
tremendous upside after advancing to bi-district against
Southlake Carroll. There is solid post play with Malone and
Cantrell. Jones can score anywhere on the court. A strong
nucleus of guards will also contribute. Malone was first team
all-district while James was on the second team. Jones was
tabbed newcomer of the year and Cantrell and Bone were
FLOWER MOUND JAGUARS-Coach: Sherika Nelson (75-60).
2010-11: 13-18/4-10.
NAMES: 5-7 Sr. Nicole Smallwood, 11 ppg., 3 rpg., 3 apg.;
5-5 Jr. Ashley Deary, 12 ppg., 4 rpg., 5 apg., 4 spg.; 5-7 Sr.
Mackenzie Creighton, 3 ppg., 3 apg.; 5-11 Sr. Brittany Clarke,
5 ppg., 5 rpg., 2 bpg.
GAME: Flower Mound will be quick and more experienced
this year with nine returning varsity players. Team looks to
play uptempo and get plenty of shots off. Deary was first
team all-district while Smallwood was on the second team.
PLANO WILDCATS-Coach: Lynn Meger. 2010-11: 13-15/6-8.
NAMES: 5-5 Jr. Haley Wray; 6-0 Jr. Grace Mitchell; 5-10 Sr.
Stephanie Afunugo; 5-5 Jr. Briana Havis; 6-0 Sr. Kylie Harper; 5-6 Jr. Nicole Alcaraz; 5-7 Jr. Binna Kim; 5-10 Jr. Wilma
Afunugo; 6-0 Sr. Kylie Harper.
GAME: Plano missed the playoffs after advancing the previous year and will need to continue improving its play to
return to the post-season. Look for second team all-district
Stephanie Afunugo to have a big impact.
ALLEN EAGLES--Coach: Sean Weibling. 2010-11: 9-21/2-12.
NAMES: 5-8 Sr. Tia Frazier; 5-5 Sr. April Kindle; 5-4 Soph.
Anna Horowitz; 5-10 Soph. Erika May.
GAME: This talented but young group must step up quickly
and adjust to the 5A level of competition. Frazier enjoyed
honorable mention all-district recognition.
LEWISVILLE HEBRON HAWKS-Coach: Roger Goldsmith (552349). 2010-11: 8-25/1-13.
NAMES: 5-6 Sr. Alyneisha Bowie; 5-7 Sr. Emenderlyn Iwuji; Jr.
Rayvon Christian; 5-6 Sr. Morgan Membreno.
GAME: Hebron will fight each and every game and seeks
continual improvement. Watch for honorable mention
Christian and Iwuji to surface as the leaders.
DISTRICT 8-5A
DISTRICT 9-5A
PLANO EAST PANTHERS--Coach: LaGwenna Mingilton.
2010-11: 28-7/12-2.
NAMES: 5-8 Sr. Jordan Goforth, 13.5 ppg., 6 rpg., 2.3 apg.,
2.4 spg.; 5-8 Sr. Paris Bridges, 10.8 ppg., 6.5 rpg., 1 apg., 1.7
spg.; 5-8 Jr. Jasmine Caston, 11 ppg., 4.6 rpg., 2.5 apg., 2.9
spg.; 5-10 Jr. Celina Eddins, 5.6 ppg., 2.8 rpg., 2 bpg., 1.1 spg.;
6-2 Sr. Tatiyana Smith.
GAME: Plano East advanced to the area round against Duncanville despite playing a primarily underclass group of players. This year could be more successful with a lot of maturity
coming back and good shooters. The posts will need to be
more physical than before. Caston and Goforth were first
team all-district picks while Bridges was on the second team
and Eddins was honorable mention.
PLANO WEST WOLVES-Coach: Don Patterson (600-286).
2010-11: 28-7/13-1.
NAMES: 5-10 Sr. Kiran Lakhian, 8.5 ppg., 5.1 rpg., 2.5 spg.;
5-8 Sr. Paige Womack, 8.1 ppg., 2.1 spg.; 5-9 Jr. Devri Owens,
6.5 ppg., 3.5 rpg., 1.5 apg.; 5-9 Soph. Tyara Warren, 6.8 ppg.,
3.5 rpg.; 5-9 Jr. Randi Reinhardt, 4.5 ppg., 4.2 rpg.
GAME: Plano West advanced to the regional quarterfinals
against Irving MacArthur. A good core returns to play an uptempo game and go 10 to 12 deep. Shooting should be a
strength while a lack of height is a challenge. Womack was
sixth man of the year while Lakhian was first team all-district. Also watch for honorable mention selections Reinhardt
DALLAS SKYLINE RAIDERS-Coach: Cassandra McCurdy (507235). 2010-11: 27-6/12-0.
NAMES: 5-10 Jr. Stabresa McDaniel, 9.5 ppg., 5.9 rpg., 1.5
spg.; 6-3 Jr. Marina Lilly, 5.5 ppg., 7.5 rpg., 1.7 spg., 1 bpg.;
5-6 Sr. DesTynee Jones, 2 ppg., 1.4 rpg., 2 apg., 1 spg.
GAME: Skyline advanced to the regional quarterfinals
against DeSoto. Lady Raiders took a big hit in graduation
with district MVP Krystal Barrett and others and will be exceptionally young. Team may take some early knocks but
expects to be very competitive as the season progresses.
McDaniel was second team all-district while Lilly was honorable mention.
RICHARDSON EAGLES-Coach: Lauren Shoush (21-11). 201011: 21-11/10-2.
NAMES: 6-0 Sr. Farrin Bell, 19.4 ppg., 3 rpg.; 5-6 Soph. Shaylan Coleman, 5.1 ppg., 2 spg.
GAME: Richardson advanced to the area round against
Killeen Ellison. This is a very athletic team that likes to run in
transition and play scrappy defense. Bell was named district
offensive player of the year while Coleman was newcomer
of the year.
RICHARDSON BERKNER RAMS--Coach: Crystal Kemp. 201011: 21-9/8-4.
NAMES: 5-6 Sr. Deziree Thomas; 5-6 Soph. Jaileen Thomas;
5-3 Jr. Rachel Green; 5-4 Sr. Laraea Hood; 5-10 Jr. Tiaria
Kristella Mendez
Dallas Sunset
Shan Sellers
Dallas Sunset
Chakesha Smith
Dallas Sunset
Richardson; 5-4 Sr. Carlicia Guidry; 5-10 Sr. A’Lisha Williams;
5-6 Sr. Kytiana Seals; 5-9 Sr. Margaret Acres; 5-9 Sr. Monica
Madwa.
GAME: Berkner advanced to the area round against DeSoto.
Green was the league’s defensive player of the year as a
sophomore while Jaileen Thomas was first team all-district
as a freshman for this talented and young team. Help comes
from second team all-district Deziree Thomas and honorable
mention all-district Seals.
RICHARDSON LAKE HIGHLANDS WILDCATS-Coach: Holly
Mulligan. 2010-11: 16-15/5-7.
NAMES: 5-11 Jr. Harlie Greer; 5-7 Sr. Mary Potter; 5-5 Jr. Shaletha Mayberry; 5-9 Jr. Joy Okeke; 5-8 Soph. Kaylee Kaigler;
5-6 Sr. Domanic Harris; 5-9 Jr. Ka’nicia Thomas.
GAME: Lake Highlands advanced to bi-district against Garland. Team graduated some mainstays but welcomes back
honorable mention all-district Okeke.
DALLAS SUNSET BISON--Coach: Rodney Gardner. 2010-11:
13-13/4-8.
NAMES: 5-7 Jr. Shan Sellers, 16 ppg., 5 rpg., 4 spg.; 5-5 Sr.
Kristella Mendez, 14 ppg., 4 apg.; 5-10 Sr. Jasmine Adams, 10
ppg., 10 rpg., 2 bpg.; 5-10 Sr. Chakesha Smith.
GAME: Sunset returns four starters, including first team alldistrict Mendez and second team performer Sellers. Mendez
was voted first team all-district while Sellers was on the second team and Adams was honorable mention.
DALLAS W.T. WHITE LONGHORNS--Coach: Ira Wilson. 201011: 8-19/1-11.
NAMES: Sr. LaTisha Herne; 5-7 Sr. Kourtneye Golston; 5-4 Sr.
Bridget Campbell; 5-4 Jr. Yanairy Servin; 5-0 Sr. Loumontasha
Handy; 5-6 Sr. Lisa Sage; 5-5 Sr. Jenny Passmore; 5-7 Jr. Emily Briggs.
GAME: White struggled last year, especially in district, and
this year will call on first teamall-district Herne, second
teamer Handy and honorable mention Passmore.
DALLAS SAMUELL SPARTANS-Coach: Abron Young. 2010-11:
10-16/2-10.
NAMES: 6-0 Sr. Amber Warren; 5-7 Sr. Chelsea Griggs; 5-3 Jr.
Vishonda Sims; 5-7 Sr. Quantezia Andrews; 5-7 Jr. Curtesha
Jenkins.
GAME: Samuell missed the playoffs after advancing the previous year. Warren was solid in a first team all-district season
while Sims was on the second team.
DISTRICT 10-5A
GARLAND OWLS--Coach: Pam Owens. 2010-11: 26-7/12-1.
NAMES: 5-9 Sr. Gabrielle Wilkins; 6-1 Sr. Kynadi Johnson;
5-10 Jr. Brianna Robinson; 5-9 Sr. Monique White.
GAME: Garland advanced to the area round against Killeen
Harker Heights. Wilkins will lead this district favorite after
being named the district MVP. Help comes from second
team all-district White.
GARLAND NAAMAN FOREST RANGERS-Coach: Derik Short
(109-62). 2010-11: 14-17/8-6.
NAMES: 6-0 Sr. Morgan Holly; 5-4 Sr. Janine Castro; 5-2 Sr.
Chloe Lee; 5-6 Sr. Bridget Robinson; Soph. Micayla Buckner;
Sr. Alexis Seales.
GAME: Naaman Forest advanced to bi-district against Dallas
Skyline. Holly received the district defensive MVP award and
will be tenacious. Also watch for first team all-district Buckner and second teamer Seales.
SOUTH GARLAND COLONELS--Coach: Tiffanie BlackmonJones. 2010-11: 17-12/9-5.
NAMES: 5-9 Sr. Adelya Howard; 5-0 Sr. Chanel Clark; 5-2 Sr.
Adonis Sellers; 5-2 Sr. Adora Sellers; 5-5 Soph. Alexis Hill; 5-7
Sr. Sapora Richard; 5-8 Sr. Jalarrica Johnson; 5-8 Sr. Alesha
Smith.
GAME: South Garland advanced to bi-district against Richardson and will be very talented for this year as well. Watch
for newcomer of the year Hill and second team all-district
Howard to set the tone.
MCKINNEY BOYD BRONCOS--Coach: Bretagne Galbreath.
2010-11: 22-15/10-3.
NAMES: 5-10 Jr. Julia Hendrieth; 5-9 Jr. Rochelle Vasquez; 5-8
Sr. Lydia Livaich; 5-6 Sr. Seanna Arredondo; 5-5 Jr. Charmaine
Celestine; 5-8 Soph. Haley Carruthers; 5-7 Sr. Symone Hawthorne; 5-11 Jr. Micaela Gonzalez; 5-10 Sr. Bri Clayton.
GAME: Boyd advanced to bi-district against Richardson
Berkner and believes its prospects are good for another
playoff run. Vasquez was second team all-district while Hendrieth placed on the honorable mention squad.
SACHSE MUSTANGS--Coach: Donna McCullough. 2010-11:
15-15/5-9.
NAMES: 5-4 Jr. Michele Maxwell; 5-6 Jr. Monica Dorsey; 5-7
Sr. Candice Followwell; 6-2 Sr. Acheil Tac; 5-11 Jr. Michelle
Chukwujekwu; 5-11 Sr. Ivie Oghakpor; 5-8 Sr. Jasmine Langston; Soph. Lorian Benjamin.
GAME: Sachse missed out on the post-season parade after
going the previous year. Tac was selected to the first team
all-district roster while Followwell was second team and
Dorsey and Benjamin were honorable mention.
GARLAND LAKEVIEW PATRIOTS-Coach: Carlesa Dixon. 201011: 8-22/3-11.
NAMES: Jr. Brianna Mahoe; Sr. Liz Herrera; Sr. Stevie Bradley.
GAME: Lakeview missed the playoffs after reaching the previous year and looks to be improved for this season. Watch
for first team all-district Mahoe to lead after being the only
sophomore named to the first team roster. Help arrives from
second team all-district Bradley and honorable mention Herrera.
ROWLETT EAGLES--Coach: Ricky Roland (39-50). 2010-11:
13-15/5-8.
NAMES: 5-2 Soph. Lydia Williams; 5-8 Jr. Nikki Morton; 5-7
Soph. Courtney Fine; 5-6 Sr. Tracee Williams; 5-6 Jr. Dominique Oliver; 5-6 Soph. Taylor Dupuy; 5-4 Sr. Jkeyvia Hurd;
5-8 Soph. Ayanna Hayslett.
GAME: Oliver placed on the second team all-district list and
is one of the team’s young leaders.
NORTH GARLAND RAIDERS--Coach: Chris Johnson. 201011: 2-24/0-13.
GAME: Team must replace all-district senior Kiara Blair and
then look to move up in the standings.
DISTRICT 11-5A
DESOTO EAGLES-Coach: Larry Goad (666-319). 2010-11: 325/10-0.
NAMES: 5-6 Sr. Jordan Jones, 14.4 ppg., 5.4 apg., 3.5 spg.;
5-6 Sr. Bryce Owens, 8.8 ppg., 3.2 apg., 2.9 spg.; 6-0 Sr. Summer Cole, 2.4 ppg., 3.3 rpg.; 6-0 Jr. Adrienne Lewis; 6-0 Jr.
Camesha Davis.
GAME: DeSoto advanced to the regional semifinals against
Pflugerville. There is a solid nucleus to build with and a tremendous backcourt duo in returning district MVP Jones and
first team all-district Owens. The young players will have to
develop by Christmas to continue the program’s storied winning tradition.
TYLER LEE RED RAIDERS-Coach: Lloyd Mahaffey. 2010-11:
24-9/7-3.
NAMES: 5-5 Sr. Bre Brooks, 15.5 ppg., 4.6 apg.; 5-11 Jr. Ciara
Johnson, 17.5 ppg., 10 rpg.; 6-0 Sr. Stacey Malone, 10 ppg.,
10 rpg.
GAME: Lee advanced to bi-district against Killeen Harker
Heights. Coach Mahaffey was promoted from varsity assistant and oversees a team that returns all but two starters
from last year. Strong leadership is expected from the upperclassmen. Strengths include post play and presenting a
three-point threat. Some of the younger players need to
step up and fill some critical roles. Johnson was co-offensive
player of the year while Brooks and Malone were first team
all-district.
MESQUITE SKEETERS-Coach: Jan Newland. 2010-11: 1216/4-6.
NAMES: 5-5 Sr. Cemetra Jenkins; 5-9 Sr. Herschel Lewis; 5-8
Sr. Michele Espinoza; 5-9 Sr. Dyamond Grays; Viershanie
Latham; Jr. Ajsia Smith.
GAME: Mesquite missed the playoffs after reaching the
previous year. Things are again on the upswing behind conewcomer of the year Latham, first team all-district Jenkins,
second teamer Espinoza and honorable mention Smith.
MESQUITE HORN JAGUARS--Coach: LeeAnn Stephenson.
2010-11: 17-16/5-5.
NAMES: Soph. Lauren Bradshaw; Sr. Nelsha Peterson; Soph.
Alexus Bertrand; Jr. Tyler Hamilton; Jr. Kristina Smith.
GAME: Horn advanced to bi-district against A&M Consolidated and should again be in the playoff chase with the
return of co-newcomer of the year Bertrand, first team alldistrict Peterson and second teamers Hamilton and Smith.
This was a very young team that graduated only one senior
and can only get better.
NORTH MESQUITE STALLIONS-Coach: Melany Stowe. 201011: 9-22/0-10.
2011-12 VARSITY SCHEDULE
Nov 8
Nov 11
Nov 15
Nov 17-18
Nov 21
Nov 22
Nov 29
Dec 1-4
Dec 6
Dec 9
Dec 13
Dec 17
Dec 19
Duncanville
away
Cedar Hill
home
Red Oak
away
Pasadena Tournament
Plano East
home
Lewisville
home
W. Mesquite
away
Garland Coca-Cola
Roosevelt
away
Waco High
home
THESA
home
Australia
home
Wakeland
home
NAMES: 5-6 Sr. Nhaieemah Horne; 5-8 Jr. Ashley Leeds; 5-9
Sr. Paige Donahue; 5-5 Sr. Jennifer Risco; 5-5 Sr. Hailey Campbell; 5-8 Soph. Regina Garrett; 5-9 Soph. Rachael Malone;
5-5 Sr. Haylie Campbell; 6-0 Jr. Brenshawnda Traylor.
GAME: Leeds returns as second team all-district while Horne
and Traylor were selected honorable mention all-district and
will lead a club still trying to find its way in a tough district
under second year Coach Stowe.
LONGVIEW LOBOS-Coach: Keith Smith (349-149). 2010-11:
20-11/4-6.
NAMES: Sr. Akeea Gilmore.
GAME: Longview advanced to bi-district against Killeen Ellison but will need to replace a wealth of graduated talent.
DISTRICT 12-5A
TEMPLE TEM-CATS-Coach: Tamarah Sanders. 2010-11: 2511/10-4.
NAMES: 5-11 Jr. Ketara Chapel; 5-7 Sr. Chaquita Brown; 5-2
Jr. Rykeya Johnson.; Soph. Jazzmen Ortiz; 6-3 Soph. Tyesha
Taylor; Jr. Alyssa Jones.
GAME: Temple advanced to bi-district against DeSoto. TemCats will be going to the Chapel, as in first team all-district
Ketara Chapel. Help comes from second teamer Johnson
and honorable mention picks Ortiz and Taylor.
KILLEEN HARKER HEIGHTS KNIGHTS-Coach: Shirretha Nelson. 2010-11: 27-11/10-4.
NAMES: 5-10 Sr. Brianna Golden; 5-6 Sr. Shanice Davis, 13.8
ppg., 3.9 spg.; Jr. JaQuan Jackson; 6-1 Sr. Eboniey Jeter, 10.34
ppg., 7.9 rpg.; Jr. Brianna Freeman.
GAME: Harker Heights advanced to the regional quarterfinals against district rival Killeen Ellison in a season that
showed a five-game district improvement. Davis and Jeter
were first team all-district picks while Jackson and Freeman
were on the second team and Golden on the honorable
mention list. Jeter was also the Killeen Daily Herald all-area
newcomer of the year while Davis was on the first team.
A&M CONSOLIDATED TIGERS-Coach: Karen Heintz. 201011: 25-10/10-4.
NAMES: 5-6 Sr. Tierra Tucker; Soph. Blair Schaefer; Sr. Tori
Tucker.
GAME: Consolidated advanced to the area round against
Dallas Skyline. Lady Tigers will again be a force and a com-
Dec 27-29 Dville Tournament
Jan 3
Mesquite
home
Jan 6
Longview
away
Jan 13
N. Mesquite
away
Jan 17
Tyler Lee
home
Jan 20
Mesquite Horn
away
Jan 24
N. Mesquite
away
Jan 27
Longview
home
Jan 31
N. Mesquite
home
Feb 3
Tyler Lee
away
Feb 7
Mesquite Horn
home
Bi-district Feb. 13-14, Area Feb. 16-18
Quarters Feb. 20-21, Regionals Feb. 24-25
State March 2-3
2010 Record 32-5
District Champs
Regional Semifinalist
2008 State 5A Runners-Up
Pulling together to climb new heights!
Jordan Jones
Sr. Guard
Commit to
Texas A&M Aggies
Summer Cole
Sr. Post
Dual sport
with volleyball
For more information, contact DeSoto High School • 972-230-0726 • www.desotoisd.org
Bryce Owens
Sr. Guard
Commit to Univ. of
New Mexico Lobos
DeSoto ISD
academic excellence b y design
5A
petitor behind first team all-district Tierra Tucker and Schaefer and second teamer Tori Tucker.
KILLEEN ELLISON EAGLES--Coach: Sherry McKinnon. 201011: 30-8/11-3.
NAMES: 5-6 Sr. Ocleta Young; 5-6 Sr. Kaneitra Curtis; 6-1 Jr.
Alayshia Hunter, 10.8 ppg., 9.2 rpg., 2 bpg.; Jr. Deja Pointer.
GAME: Ellison advanced to the regional semifinals against
Georgetown. Hunter was district co-MVP and first team
Killeen Daily Herald all-area and is the reason that Ellison
expects another long playoff run. Plenty of help surrounds
Hunter including newcomer of the year Pointer, first team
all-district Young and honorable mention Curtis.
COPPERAS COVE BULLDAWGS-Coach: Teresa Durham.
2010-11: 21-11/6-8.
NAMES: Sr. Alex Rodriguez; Jr. Shawnte Goff; Jr. Jasmin Lyons; Sr. Tameka King; Sr. Shardasha Patterson; Soph. Sarai
Rodriguez; Jr. Jasmin Johnson; Jr. Stephanie Cochran; Sr.
April Harris.
GAME: Copperas Cove missed the playoffs after advancing
the previous year and welcomes Coach Durham to the helm.
Alex Rodriguez was a slugger on the way to first team alldistrict honors while Goff was on the second team.
KILLEEN SHOEMAKER GREY WOLVES-Coach: Shauna Showers. 2010-11: 14-19/6-8.
NAMES: 5-5 Sr. Kiara Rawls; 5-7 Jr. Terra Roberson; 5-8 Jr.
Hailee Showers; 5-8 Sr. Tenesa Johnson; 5-9 Jr. Cion Hicks.
GAME: Rawls is a very bright spot for Shoemaker and comes
off a first team all-district and Killeen Daily Herald all-area
season. Help comes from honorable mention selections
Showers and Hicks.
BRYAN VIKINGS-Coach: Elizabeth Jesurun (407-184). 201011: 9-23/2-12.
NAMES: 5-2 Sr. Kadijah Brisby; 5-8 Soph. Alex Sims; 5-5 Soph.
Penny Watson; 5-8 Soph. Ronzasha Taylor.
GAME: Bryan will still be very young and inexperienced for
the 5A level. The young kids are working hard and improving quickly.
BELTON TIGERS-Coach: Brenda Gomez. 2010-11: 11-21/113.
GAME: Coach Gomez joins the team after coaching at Robinson and lost a staggering number of seniors to graduation,
including all-district pick Meghan Braeuer.
DISTRICT 13-5A
SPRING DEKANEY WILDCATS—Coach: Stacey Stroman.
2010-11: 33-5/14-0.
NAMES: 5-8 Sr. Alexis Durley; 5-5 Sr. Erinesha Walker; 5-8 Jr.
Brianna Taylor; 6-0 Sr. Shunta Nevitt; 6-0 Sr. Kadetra O’Brine;
5-9 Soph. Kayla Nevitt.
GAME: Dekaney advanced to the area round against Pflugerville and will again be a district contender with the return of
district co-MVP Durley. There are plenty of hands on deck
to help the team’s cause, including defensive MVP Shunta
Nevitt and offensive player of the year Kayla Nevitt.
KLEIN COLLINS TIGERS--Coach: Kristi Odom. 2010-11: 2014/9-5.
NAMES: 5-9 Sr. Veja Hamilton, 22 ppg., 5 rpg., 3.2 apg., 4 spg;
5-8 Jr. Dominique Dillingham, 9 ppg., 5 rpg., 1.2 apg., 2 spg.;
5-9 Jr. Kendall Festervand, 4 ppg., 3.4 rpg., 1 apg., 1 spg.; 6-0
Sr. Kayla Schlobohm, 3 ppg., 3 rpg.
GAME: Collins advanced to bi-district against The Woodlands and will again be formidable. Hamilton was district coMVP and is back, along with first team all-district Dillingham.
KLEIN FOREST GOLDEN EAGLES--Coach: Jean Hurt. 2010-11:
26-11/10-4.
NAMES: 6-0 Soph. Ekiya Gray, 11 ppg., 6 rpg., 3 spg.; 5-7
Soph. Ebony Parker; 5-11 Soph. Regina Scott; 5-5 Jr. Desiree
Davis.
GAME: Klein Forest advanced to the area round against
Georgetown. This is a very young team but one that is building a solid foundation with a strong work ethic and focus.
Gray was newcomer of the year while Parker was first team
all-district and Davis and Scott were on the second team.
Keep in mind again that none of these players are seniors.
KLEIN BEARKATS--Coach: Cheryl Etlinger. 2010-11: 13-19/77.
NAMES: 5-7 Jr. Maya Malonson; 6-0 Jr. Meghan Temple; 5-6
Sr. Ashley Alexander; 5-5 Sr. Nicole Rivera; 5-6 Sr. Julia Baker;
5-8 Jr. Alex Kimble; 5-10 Sr. Emily Kunkel; 5-9 Sr. Becca Stacey; 6-0 Sr. Taylor Levy.
GAME: Klein advanced to bi-district against Humble Atascocita, in the process completely turning around a 1-13 district
finish from the previous year. Malonson and Temple both
captured second team all-district honors for a team graduating only two seniors.
TOMBALL COUGARS--Coach: Karen Lemker. 2010-11:
8-20/2-12.
NAMES: 6-0 Sr. Caitlin Diaz; 5-7 Jr. Alayna Waters; Jr. Lexe
Marks; 5-8 Sr. Braelyn Blair; 5-9 Sr. Katelyn Holland.
GAME: Tomball missed the playoffs after reaching the previous year. Juniors Marks and Waters were named second
team all-district and will lead the team.
KLEIN OAK PANTHERS--Coach: Tiffany Vance. 2010-11: 1915/7-7.
NAMES: 6-1 Sr. Ana Dominguez; 5-8 Sr. Briona Chatman; 6-0
Sr. DeJaNai Vallier; 5-7 Sr. Brittney Bratovich; 5-5 Jr. Caitlyn
Anderson; 5-6 Sr. Alicia Scott; 5-11 Jr. Nicolette Erkman; 5-10
Soph. Sasha Cedeno.
GAME: Klein Oak fell in a fourth place playoff tiebreaker
game to Klein. Dominguez was solid on the way to first team
all-district recognition while Chatman and Vallier placed on
the second team.
SPRING WESTFIELD MUSTANGS-Coach: Tracey Waller. 201011: 8-24/3-11.
NAMES: 5-7 Jr. Kylah Jones; 6-1 Sr. Marquisha Lewis; 5-9
Soph. Ejalyn Bryant; 5-8 Jr. Brandy Perry; 5-6 Jr. Ashle Hutching; 5-7 Jr. Angelica Thompson; 5-3 Jr. Destiny Barrett; 5-5
Soph. Jasmine Nash.
GAME: Westfield also missed out on the playoffs after reaching them the previous year. Jones leads this young team following second team all-district recognition.
SPRING LIONS-Coach: DeWanda Richard. 2010-11: 16-16/410.
NAMES: 5-7 Sr. Alex West; 5-9 Jr. Toni Atkinson; 5-8 Sr. Sierra
O’Dell; 5-2 Jr. Mariah Scallion; 5-10 Soph. Bobbie Ricks; 5-6
Sr. Raevon Wells; 5-10 Jr. Danii Patillo.
GAME: This is a team that will be looking to replace a pair of
established all-district graduated talents in Samantha Eden
and Khalisha Lee.
DISTRICT 14-5A
HUMBLE ATASCOCITA EAGLES-Coach: Valery Jackson. 201011: 35-6/11-1.
NAMES: 5-9 Sr. Curtyce Knox, 16.1 ppg., 3 spg.; 5-11 Sr. Lauren Price; 5-7 Sr. Rachel Arthur; 5-5 Sr. Danesia Brown; 5-9
Sr. Jarnique Shelby; 5-11 Soph. Cree Hammond; 5-7 Soph.
Shatarah Brown.
GAME: Atascocita advanced to the regional quarterfinals
against Georgetown, capping an outstanding year. Knox
returns to lead this favorite after being named district MVP
and will have help from first team all-district Price, second
teamer Arthur and honorable mention Shelby.
THE WOODLANDS HIGHLANDERS-Coach: Dana Bruton.
2010-11: 26-6/11-1.
NAMES: 5-7 Sr. Paige Bradley, 9.8 ppg., 7.2 apg., 3.4 spg.; 6-0
Sr. Anna Strickland, 11.5 ppg., 9.7 rpg.; 6-4 Jr. Kelsey Lang,
3.2 bpg.; 5-7 Sr. Ashlyn Hargraves; 5-10 Sr. Maghen Lormand.
GAME: The Woodlands advanced to the regional quarterfinals against Pflugerville. This will be a tough out again in the
region with the return of first team all-district picks Bradley
and Strickland along with second teamers Lang and Hargraves and honorable mention Lormand.
THE WOODLANDS COLLEGE PARK CAVALIERS-Coach: Michelle Richardson. 2010-11: 18-13/8-4.
NAMES: 5-9 Jr. Alexia Sanders, 14 ppg., 8.1 rpg.; 5-7 Jr. Kendra Cooper; 5-6 Sr. Lisa Harris; 5-8 Jr. Leah Breakfield; 5-4 Jr.
Amaris Hollis; 5-8 Sr. Tiffanie Haidar.
GAME: College Park advanced to bi-district against Klein Forest. The challenge facing this team is the loss of four graduated all-district talents. Sanders was first team all-district
while Cooper was honorable mention.
LUFKIN PANTHERS--Coach: Winfred Simmons. 2010-11: 1615/6-6.
NAMES: Jr. Kassie Jones; Jr. Ebonie Williams; Sr. Alexus Sowell.
GAME: Lufkin advanced to bi-district against Spring Dekaney
and turns to the talented all-district second teamer Jones to
lead the way with help from honorable mention Williams.
KINGWOOD MUSTANGS--Coach: Tonia Thomas. 2010-11:
7-17/3-9.
NAMES: 5-8 Sr. Jaycee Pleasant; Jr. Kelly Goudeau; 5-11 Sr.
Sarah Johnson; 5-5 Sr. Racquel Perez; 5-11 Sr. Morgan Willoughby.
GAME: Pleasant was pleasing in a second team all-district
season.
CONROE OAK RIDGE WAR EAGLES--Coach: Molly Gibson.
2010-11: 11-15/2-10.
NAMES: 5-9 Sr. Tatiana Jackson; 5-7 Sr. Brandi Lawson; 5-11
Sr. Kali Bass; 5-5 Sr. Lindsey Battle; 5-6 Sr. Chantal Franco; 5-8
Saundra Guillory
Austin Anderson
Caitlin Kriesel-Bigler
Austin Anderson
Mary Claire Pollard
Austin Anderson
Jr. Jacquira Manning.
GAME: Oak Ridge will try gallantly and will play to the
strengths of second team all-district Jackson and Lawson.
CONROE TIGERS-Coach: Deidre Hinze. 2010-11: 8-24/1-11.
NAMES: 5-9 Soph. Hailey Mack, 8.7 ppg.; 5-9 Sr. Reagan Davis; 5-5 Soph. Reagan McGee; Sr. Ebony Jefferson.
GAME: Conroe has a fantastic player to build around in district newcomer of the year Mack.
DISTRICT 15-5A
AUSTIN ANDERSON TROJANS-Coach: Katrina Hall. 2010-11:
16-16/4-6.
NAMES: 5-7 Sr. Mary Claire Pollard, 10 ppg., 2 spg.; 5-5 Sr.
Caitlin Kriesel-Bigler, 8.3 ppg., 3.3 apg.; 6-1 Soph. Saundra
Guillory, 6.3 rpg., 2 bpg.; 5-9 Sr. Haley Brown, 6 rpg., 1 spg.
GAME: Anderson advanced to bi-district against Georgetown. Team returns three starters and eight players overall.
There is great balance with inside and outside scoring. Pollard is a first team all-district talent while Kriesel-Bigler was
on the second team and Guillory and Brown were honorable
mention.
AUSTIN HIGH MAROONS-Coach: Tricia Johnson (101-106).
2010-11: 22-8/8-2.
NAMES: 5-6 Sr. Alyssa Serna; 5-6 Sr. Darolyn Pierce; 5-6 Sr. Sierra Contreras; 5-6 Sr. Danielle Pierce; 5-6 Soph. Macy Lozan;
5-3 Sr. Lyndsey Rodriguez; 6-0 Jr. Caitlin Rendon.
GAME: Austin High advanced to bi-district against Round
Rock. Contreras and Serna nabbed second team all-district
honors while Rendon and Pierce were named honorable
mention.
AUSTIN WESTLAKE CHAPARRALS-Coach: Allison Wooley.
2010-11: 9-21/2-8.
NAMES: 6-2 Sr. Jaimie Grace, 11 ppg., 10 rpg.
GAME: Westlake was a young team this past year and took
a lot of hits to begin the season. Team is looking forward
to some consistency this year and excited to see what the
team can do. They spent the entire off-season working on
skills and strength so they are ready for the new challenge to
finish at the top of the district. Grace was named first team
all-district.
AUSTIN BOWIE BULLDOGS-Coach: Vickie Benson (192-118).
2010-11: 8-26/0-10.
NAMES: 5-8 Soph. Kendra King, 13.4 ppg., 5 rpg.; 5-5 Soph.
Nah-Jai Taylor, 7.1 ppg., 2.4 spg.; 6-3 Sr. Shelby Dixon, 3.1
bpg.
GAME: The Lady Dawgs will be a completely new team this
season. Look for a quicker, faster, stronger and smarter club.
All the hard work in the off-season will bring a profit for this
young team. King was district newcomer of the year while
Taylor was second team all-district.
AUSTIN AKINS EAGLES-Coach: H. Jane Martin. 2010-11: 2610/9-1.
NAMES: 5-3 Sr. Sarah Hemmitt; 5-10 Jr. Kassie Smith; 5-10 Jr.
Britnee Stewart; 5-3 Soph. Ashley Lopez.
GAME: Akins advanced to bi-district against Round Rock McNeil. Team returns two starters to a district champion that is
looking to follow up with another title. Hemmitt was named
DEL VALLE CARDINALS-Coach: Tawni Angel (442-187). 201011: 22-12/7-3.
NAMES: 5-11 Jr. Alicia Flores-Mays; 5-4 Sr. Lauren Maldonado.
GAME: Del Valle advanced to bi-district against Pflugerville.
Team will be very young and inexperienced but hopes to
surprise a few teams in trying to continue a 17-year streak
of advancing to the state playoffs. Maldonado placed on the
honorable mention all-district roster.
DISTRICT 16-5A
PFLUGERVILLE PANTHERS-Coach: Nancy Walling (534-248).
2010-11: 30-7/10-2.
NAMES: 5-10 Sr. Itiana Taylor, 9.9 ppg., 5.7 rpg., 1.6 apg., 2.6
spg.; 5-7 Sr. Ari Booth, 5 ppg., 1.3 rpg., 1 apg., 1 spg.; 5-6
Sr. Jasmyn Booker, 4.1 ppg., 1.5 rpg., 1.1 apg.; 5-8 Jr. Taliyah
Jasmyn Booker
Pflugerville
Ari Booth
Pflugerville
Itiana Taylor
Pflugerville
Brooks, 7.9 ppg., 2.9 rpg., 2.3 apg., 2.1 spg.
GAME: Pflugerville advanced to the regional final against
district rival Georgetown. Team graduated nine seniors but
will return three starters including district newcomer of the
year Brooks and four letter winners to go with a strong junior
class to fill in the voids. Look for a team with solid shooters, good basketball knowledge, quickness but lacking for
height. Taylor was first team all-district while Booth was on
the second team.
GEORGETOWN EAGLES-Coach: Rhonda Farney (910-258).
2010-11: 33-4/12-0.
NAMES: 5-11 Sr. Emily Johnson, 11.2 ppg., 3.2 rpg., 4 apg.,
2.8 spg.; 5-10 Jr. Kaitlin Walla, 9.4 ppg., 5.4 rpg., 4.1 apg., 2.6
spg.; 5-6 Sr. Katie Youngblood, 3.7 ppg., 2 apg., 1.7 spg.; Sr.
Meghan White; Jr. Lorrie Santoy.
GAME: Georgetown will look to replace Krystal Forthan and
Brianna Bogard following a dynamic run to the state championship against Irving MacArthur. Although the Lady Eagles
graduated six seniors, the prospects are bright for this year.
Returning wing starters first team all-Central Texas Johnson
and Walla give the team two reliable all-court scorers and
ball handlers. Youngblood is an able replacement for Bogard
at the point and also could be a scoring threat. White and
Santoy should provide good paint presence at both ends of
the court. Georgetown will look to their younger players to
develop rapidly to provide the depth for another deep run
into the playoffs.
ROUND ROCK MCNEIL MAVERICKS-Coach: Amanda Aguilar
(122-115). 2010-11: 21-14/5-7.
NAMES: 6-0 Sr. Avrianna Henry, 4 ppg., 3 bpg.; 5-6 Soph. Troi
Swain, 10 ppg., 3 apg., 3.6 spg.
GAME: McNeil advanced to the area round against The
Woodlands. Team returns three starters and five lettermen,
all with a great work ethic and the goal of extending the
team’s playoff run. Swain was named all-Central Texas newcomer of the year and first team all-district as a freshman.
ROUND ROCK STONY POINT TIGERS-Coach: Danny Cage.
2010-11: 16-14-1/4-8.
NAMES: 5-5 Sr. Zeniah Morgan; 5-9 Sr. Cymone Jeffries; 5-8
Jr. Miranda Simpson, 12.4 ppg., 3 rpg.; 5-7 Sr. Ki’ana Rowland; 5-11 Sr. Bri’ana Rowland, 8 ppg., 9 rpg.; 6-0 Sr. Rachel
Owens; 6-0 Jr. Zoe Banks.
GAME: Stony Point failed to reach the playoffs after going
the previous year but will field a talented group led by first
team all-district Bri’ana Rowland and Simpson. Jeffries and
Owens placed on the second team roster.
ROUND ROCK DRAGONS-Coach: Anthony Robinson. 201011: 19-12/7-5.
NAMES: 5-7 Sr. Geneva Anderson; 5-9 Sr. Mattie Loter; 5-6
Soph. Chelsea Jackson; 5-7 Soph. Kala Green; 5-7 Sr. Aricka
Adams; 5-10 Sr. Danielle Robertson; 6-3 Jr. Macey Wilson;
6-0 Sr. Kaytlynn Banks.
GAME: Round Rock advanced to the area round against
Humble Atascocita. Adams placed on the second team alldistrict roster for a club that lost some quality senior talent,
including Colorado-bound Jasmine Sborov.
LEANDER LIONS--Coach: Jonathan Lamb (49-54). 2010-11:
15-20/3-9.
NAMES: 5-10 Sr. Matyndia Cisse, 4 ppg., 6 rpg., 2 spg.; 5-8
Jr. Erica Russell, 4 ppg., 2 rpg.; 5-7 Soph. Michelle Madrigal,
3 ppg., 3 rpg., 2 apg.; 5-10 Sr. Jessica Russell, 3 ppg., 4 rpg.;
5-10 Sr. Sara Epley, 3 ppg., 3 rpg.
GAME: Leander returns eight lettermen but must replace
a huge portion of offense that graduated. This should be a
solid defensive team led by second team all-district Cisse.
ROUND ROCK WESTWOOD WARRIORS-Coach: Matt Butler.
2010-11: 8-23/1-11.
NAMES: 5-10 Soph. Sarah Afflerbaugh; 5-8 Sr. Erica Oakmon;
5-6 Jr. Tara Haderer.
GAME: Oakmon was named first team all-district for a club
that will have its work cut out in this grueling district.
DISTRICT 17-5A
HOUSTON CYPRESS FALLS GOLDEN EAGLES-Coach: Jim Stephens (489-237). 2010-11: 37-2/13-0.
NAMES: 5-6 Sr. Shernise Robertson, 8.9 ppg., 3 apg., 3 spg.;
5-9 Sr. Katherine Metoyer, 8.5 ppg., 3.6 rpg., 3 apg.; 5-7 Sr.
Sadalia Ellis, 9.7 ppg., 3.5 rpg., 6.3 apg., 3.6 spg.; 6-0 Sr. Kayla
Tarver; 5-8 Sr. Loryn Goodwin, 19.7 ppg., 5.3 rpg., 4.7 spg.;
6-2 Carol Willie; 6-1 Katie Najvar.
GAME: Cy Falls advanced to the regional semifinals against
Galena Park North Shore. Four starters return as well as
several players who had significant minutes last year for a
team ranked No. 1 in the state by TGCA the last 10 weeks
before dropping the close one to North Shore. The team got
a major boost when Goodwin’s dad was hired on the football staff at the school. She was the district offensive player
of the year in 12-5A and should make an immediate impact
for the Eagles.
HOUSTON CYPRESS WOODS WILDCATS—Coach: Virginia
Flores. 2010-11: 29-6/11-2.
NAMES: 5-8 Sr. Justice Crisp; 5-8 Sr. Desarae Robertson; 5-7
Sr. Kristen Anglin; 5-8 Sr. Audrey Garcia; 5-0 Sr. Chelsi Grimes;
5-11 Soph. Olivia Ogwumike.
GAME: Cypress Woods advanced to the regional quarterfinals against Alief Elsik. This team will once again contend
with stocked talent in first team all-district Garcia and second teamers Crisp, Grimes and (where have we heard this
name?) Ogwumike.
HOUSTON CYPRESS RANCH MUSTANGS—Coach: Tresa
Hornsby. 2010-11: 17-16/7-6.
NAMES: 5-5 Soph. Cienna Rodriguez, 10 ppg., 3 apg., 3 spg.;
5-5 Sr. Christina Martin, 9 ppg., 2 apg., 3 spg.; 6-0 Soph. Sydney Coleman; 5-7 Jr. Ashley Wiemann, 7 ppg., 5 rpg.
GAME: Cy Ranch will be working extremely hard to be in
one of the playoff spots after finishing fifth in a tie-breaker
playoff loss to Cy Creek. This is a young but talented group
ready to do whatever it takes to be successful. Martin and
Rodriguez were second team all-district.
HOUSTON CYPRESS CREEK COUGARS--Coach: Jennifer Alexander. 2010-11: 20-11/9-4.
NAMES: 5-6 Sr. Evan St. Laurent; 5-9 Jr. Ikpeaku Iwobi; 5-4
Jr. Haley Deakins; 6-2 Jr. Dana Fullerton; 5-6 Jr. Lindsey Gendron; 5-8 Jr. Brianna Sweet.
GAME: Cy Creek advanced to bi-district against Alief Elsik.
Iwobi was district newcomer of the year and second team
all-district and will lead a club that suffered greatly with
graduation.
HOUSTON CYPRESS FAIRBANKS BOBCATS-Coach: Ann Roubique. 2010-11: 21-7/11-2.
NAMES: 5-8 Soph. Amber Lane; 5-6 Sr. Nicole Martin; 5-9 Sr.
Courtney Kincaid; 5-8 Sr. Elaine Jones.
GAME: Cy-Fair advanced to the area round against Katy Taylor. District MVP Cassie Peoples has graduated and leaves a
young team that should still compete for a playoff berth.
HOUSTON LANGHAM CREEK LOBOS--Coach: Annette Steward. 2010-11: 13-16/3-10.
NAMES: 5-10 Sr. Rebekah Douglas; 5-5 Sr. Calandria King;
Soph. Corinne Martin; Sr. Alicia Edwards; Sr. Tiffany Allen; Sr.
Ayanna Ausberry; Soph. Caylinne Martin.
GAME: Taylor Hollins graduated following an all-district campaign and is one of several players who will need to be replaced. Douglas and King should pick up the pace following
honorable mention all-district seasons.
HOUSTON JERSEY VILLAGE FALCONS--Coach: Anthony DeCarlo. 2010-11: 14-16/5-8.
NAMES: 5-4 Sr. Celina Nguyen; 5-6 Soph. Ashley Foster; 5-6
Sr. Tori Collet; 5-8 Sr. Jaydae Reese; 5-9 Sr. Tamika Henderson; 5-8 Jr. Bianca Serna.
GAME: Jersey Village laments the graduation of all-district
Nadine Fadella, one of a number of players who exhausted
their eligibility. Reese grabbed honorable mention all-district
recognition.
HOUSTON CYPRESS LAKES SPARTANS—Coach: Michael
Stengar (17-39). 2010-11: 11-16/4-9.
NAMES: 5-11 Sr. Alandria Johnson; 5-9 Jr. Jewel Angelo; 6-0
Jr. Kim Nebo; 5-5 Jr. Zavier Landry; 5-5 Jr. Jalane Findlay; 5-9
Sr. Jasmin Cruz; 6-1 Jr. Jasmine Secrest.
GAME: Talent returns for this team paced by first team alldistrict Johnson, second teamer Angelo and honorable mention nods Nebo and Zavier Landry.
HOUSTON CYPRESS RIDGE RAMS--Coach: Michelle Steele.
2010-11: 3-20/2-11.
NAMES: 5-4 Jr. Deja Mason; 5-7 Sr. Marissa Williams; 6-1 Sr.
Cree Atkinson; 5-9 Jr. Ziani Cain; 5-4 Jr. Chelsea Miller.
GAME: Atkinson showed bursts of excellence in a second
team all-district season and will lead a team that graduated
a first team all-district talent. Help comes from honorable
mention selection Williams.
HOUSTON CYPRESS SPRINGS PANTHERS-Coach: David
Wicke. 2010-11: 3-25/0-13.
NAMES: 5-3 Sr. Brittany Bufford; 5-10 Sr. Maria Bello; 5-6 Sr.
Tatiana McKinney; 5-8 Jr. Jayla Blair; 5-11 Jr. Amani Davis; 5-7
Jr. Arianna Banks.
GAME: This young team is now getting some veteran leadership and will need all performers to go above and beyond
in this district. Team graduated first team all-district Sable
Wallace.
DISTRICT 18-5A
ALIEF ELSIK RAMS--Coach: LaShawn Johnson. 2010-11: 316/12-0.
NAMES: 5-10 Sr. Akunna Elonu; 5-10 Sr. Crystal Porter; 5-6
Sr. Jasmine Ocanas.
GAME: Talk about a team built for now and the future. Elsik
danced all the way to Austin and a state semifinal showing
against Georgetown and is incredibly equipped to return.
The reason for that starts and stops with district co-MVPs
Elonu and Porter, both back for their senior seasons. Add
first team all-district Ocanas to the mix and you have a team
with nothing but greatness on the horizon.
ALIEF TAYLOR LIONS--Coach: Dianna “Tootie” Cary. 2010-11:
19-11/10-2.
NAMES: 5-5 Sr. Kelechi Kalu; 5-4 Sr. Jameca Byrd; 5-9 Sr.
Cassie Chiedu; 5-5 Sr. Breshana Ross; 5-7 Sr. Josha Prior.
GAME: Alief Taylor advanced to bi-district against Houston
Cypress Fairbanks. Kalu will keep this team in the title hunt
following a first team all-district season while Byrd was on
the second team.
ALDINE EISENHOWER GOLDEN EAGLES--Coach: Kisha
Jones. 2010-11: 14-13/7-5.
NAMES: Sr. Courtney Moore; 5-10 Sr. Kendricka Osborne; 5-9
Sr. Taylor Overshown; 5-8 Sr. Latrecia Watson.
GAME: Eisenhower advanced to bi-district against Houston
Cypress Woods and will be a playoff contender once again
behind first team all-district talents Moore and Overshown
and second teamers Watson and Osborne.
ALDINE NIMITZ COUGARS-Coach: Debbie Jackson (538385). 2010-11: 14-18/6-6.
NAMES: 5-3 Sr. Jasmine Clark; 6-1 Sr. Haley Graham; 5-5 Sr.
Amber Jones; 5-4 Sr. Neicy McQuarter; 5-6 Sr. Taylor McGee;
5-6 Jr. Tiara Riley; 5-6 Jr. Brianna Toney; 5-7 Sr. A’rreal Martin;
5-9 Sr. Joy Darby.
GAME: Nimitz advanced to bi-district against Houston Cypress Falls. Clark took home first team all-district honors
while Graham was on the second team.
ALDINE MACARTHUR GENERALS--Coach: Nancy Faulk.
2010-11: 7-21/3-9.
NAMES: 5-9 Sr. Zana Jones, 8.1 ppg., 7.7 rpg., 1.2 apg.; 6-3 Jr.
Raven Wilson, 4 ppg., 4.6 rpg., 1.3 bpg.
GAME: MacArthur returns only one starter but with hard
work in the off-season and pre-season should improve from
last year. Look for second team all-district Jones to be the
go-to player.
ALIEF HASTINGS BEARS--Coach: Marla Brumfield. 2010-11:
12-15/4-8.
NAMES: Jr. Nekeita Bailey; 5-10 Sr. Chelisy Love; 5-6 Sr. Andrea White.
GAME: Hastings will build around the myriad talents of district newcomer of the year Bailey.
ALDINE MUSTANGS--Coach: Thomasina Gatson. 2010-11:
3-24/0-12.
NAMES: Sr. Jasmine Williams; Jr. Apriel McDade; Sr. Nicollete
Nemons; 5-9 Sr. Arianna Pruitt; Sr. Breonna Brooks; 5-5 Sr.
Lykessia Lee.
GAME: Despite falling on recent rough times, Aldine is not
void of talent and this year welcomes back second team alldistrict stars Williams and McDade.
DISTRICT 19-5A
KATY TAYLOR MUSTANGS-Coach: Carlos Villafone. 2010-11:
32-7/11-1.
NAMES: 5-11 Sr. Holly Ray; 5-10 Sr. Logan Johnson, 10.1 ppg.,
3 apg., 3.7 spg.; 5-11 Sr. Amira Jenkins, 9 ppg., 5.5 rpg.; 5-6 Jr.
Jada Roberts, 10.5 ppg., 4 rpg., 3 apg., 3 spg.
GAME: Taylor advanced to the regional quarterfinals against
Houston Cypress Falls. Team loses a two-time district MVP,
but experience returns with four starters in the fold. Team
will need everyone to step up in production. Guard play
should be strong, post play a question mark and depth a
concern. Johnson was defensive MVP while Roberts was
newcomer of the year. Mix in first team all-district Jenkins
and second teamer Ray and this will be a stout club.
KATY CINCO RANCH COUGARS-Coach: Michelle Morris.
2010-11: 24-14/9-3.
5A
NAMES: 6-1 Sr. Megan Palmer; 5-7 Sr. Christy Williams; 5-5
Sr. Shayne Ortiz; 5-5 Sr. Whitney Jefferson; 6-0 Jr. Angie
Moore; 5-5 Soph. Sydney Thomas; 6-1 Jr. Taylor Williams;
5-8 Jr. Emily Richard; 5-7 Jr. Jaylon McClure.
GAME: Cinco Ranch advanced to the area round against Alief
Elsik. Palmer will lead this perennially playoff bound team
following first team all-district honors with help from second
teamers Williams and Ortiz.
KATY SEVEN LAKES SPARTANS--Coach: Angela Spurlock.
2010-11: 19-13/4-8.
NAMES: 5-10 Jr. Christen Inman; 5-10 Jr. Sydney Buchel; 5-7
Sr. Jade Johnson; 5-8 Sr. Kelly Keese; 5-9 Sr. Kayleigh Popkowski; 5-3 Sr. Ambrosia Woodard; 5-9 Sr. Kia Young.
GAME: Seven Lakes missed the playoffs, but fully expects to
not only be back but to fight for a district title as well. Inman is back to lead the way following a first team all-district
season as a sophomore. She will get help from second team
talents Johnson and Buchel.
HOUSTON MEMORIAL MUSTANGS-Coach: Jyusef Larry (1516). 2010-11: 15-16/8-4.
NAME: 5-8 Sr. Ellen Anderson, 14 ppg., 4 rpg., 3 apg.; 5-5 Sr.
Madison Miller, 6 ppg., 4 rpg., 4 apg.; 5-8 Sr. Kelly Wilson, 9
ppg., 3 rpg.; 5-8 Jr. Olivia Podaras, 4 ppg., 5 rpg.; 5-7 Sr. Laurel
Carrell; 6-1 Jr. Elissa Kissner, 2 ppg., 8 rpg.
GAME: Memorial advanced to bi-district against Houston
Westside. Miller and Anderson return following first team
all-district seasons while Wilson was on the second team
and Podaras and Carrell were honorable mention. Four other players return for Coach Larry’s second season.
KATY TIGERS-Coach: Dean Darrow. 2010-11: 12-19/3-9.
NAMES: 5-4 Jr. Marley Brown, 10 ppg., 1.5 apg., 2 spg.; 5-9
Sr. Andrea Owens, 6.1 ppg., 3.9 rpg.; 5-7 Sr. Gwen Rodriguez,
5.7 ppg., 3.6 rpg.
GAME: Katy will be very small again with no player over
5-9 and very young with only four returners. Team should
be the most athletic they have been in a while and moving
to a more uptempo style to try to utilize that. One of the
young guards needs to step up to back up first team alldistrict Brown at the point and another needs to become a
consistent three point threat in order for the team to make
the playoffs.
KATY MORTON RANCH MAVERICKS--Coach: Pam Bowers.
2010-11: 7-24/0-12.
NAMES: 5-10 Sr. Lyanne Colon; 5-7 Sr. Tamara Davis; 6-0 Jr.
Jasper Lewis; 5-6 Sr. Shakeya Ross; 5-7 Sr. Monique Jefferson;
5-4 Jr. Amber Howard; Soph. Laura Huckelby; 5-5 Sr. Dominique Jefferson; 5-8 Sr. Vikki Alexander; 5-9 Sr. Megal Peel.
GAME: Morton Ranch expects an improved season behind
first team all-district Colon.
KATY MAYDE CREEK RAMS--Coach: Steve Reese. 2010-11:
24-12/7-5.
NAMES: 5-5 Sr. Amal Al-sulaim; 5-7 Jr. Chelsea Williams; 5-9
Jr. Crystal Idika; 5-9 Jr. Zainab Agoro; 5-7 Sr. Zhane Alexander.
GAME: Mayde Creek advanced to bi-district against Houston
Bellaire, the team’s third consecutive playoff appearance. It
could be difficult going for a fourth as the team graduated a
pair of all-district talents and will need some younger players
to come to the fore.
DISTRICT 20-5A
HOUSTON BELLAIRE CARDINALS-Coach: Michael Kramer.
2010-11: 23-9/14-0.
NAMES: 5-8 Sr. Raven Burns; 5-8 Sr. Bianca Winslow; 5-7 Sr.
Regina Harris; 5-7 Jr. A.J. Alix; 5-10 Sr. Blayke Hemmitt; 5-6
Soph. Lulu McKinney; 5-9 Jr. Shandice Waugh; 5-6 Jr. Brianne
Jolivet.
GAME: Bellaire advanced to the area round against Houston
Cypress Woods. This is a team built for an incredible future
with the return of Alix, who was named district MVP as a
sophomore. Help comes from first team all-district Winslow,
Jolivet and Burns and second teamers Hemmitt, McKinney
and Waugh.
HOUSTON WESTSIDE WOLVES-Coach: Troy Gillespie (14041). 2010-11: 26-10/12-2.
NAMES: 5-7 Sr. Alexis Hill; 6-0 Sr. Jamiyla DeBoise; Sr. Tiffany
Davis; Jr. Nykayla Richards; Jr. Brianna Luton; Sr. Audrey Sturges; Jr. Jasmine King.
GAME: Westside advanced to the area round against Houston Cypress Falls and will once again be a playoff contender.
Team will turn to first team all-district stars Hill and Davis and
second teamer DeBoise.
HOUSTON MADISON MARLINS-Coach: Anthony Fields.
2010-11: 20-12/9-5.
NAMES: 5-11 Jr. Jerrica Robertson, 6.5 ppg., 9.5 rpg., 2 bpg.;
5-8 Jr. Sha’De Adedapo, 15 ppg., 6 rpg.; 6-2 Jr. Aundrea Pip-
kins, 4.2 ppg., 7 rpg., 3.1 bpg.; 5-7 Sr. T’Kyh Jones, 6 ppg., 2
spg.; 5-0 Soph. Ke’Hara Gonzales.
GAME: Madison advanced to bi-district against Katy Cinco
Ranch. Team will have good size and will need for the ball
handlers to blossom. Team shooting will be above average
and team defense will be on target. Adedapo was first team
all-district while Robertson was on the second team.
HOUSTON WESTBURY REBELS--Coach: Kimberly Anderson.
2010-11: 15-13/7-7.
NAMES: 5-8 Sr. Anissia Robinson, 13 ppg., 5 rpg., 3 apg., 3
spg.; 6-0 Sr. Kathy Lenore, 8 ppg., 6 rpg.; 5-6 Jr. Emely Lopez,
4 ppg., 5 apg.; 5-7 Jr. Taylor Turner, 4 ppg.; Jr. Alexus Hynes,
3 ppg., 6 apg.
GAME: Look for second team all-district Robinson to guide a
team that will be in the district playoff chase.
HOUSTON LAMAR REDSKINS--Coach: Emily Wells. 2010-11:
11-16/8-6.
NAMES: Sr. Coeise Martin; Sr. Sierra Mendoza; 6-0 Soph.
Rangie Bessard.
GAME: Lamar advanced to bi-district against Katy Taylor and
is now under the direction of Coach Wells. Second team alldistrict Bessard picked up her honor as a freshman.
HOUSTON CHAVEZ LOBOS--Coach: Steve Ortiz. 2010-11:
9-22/3-11.
NAMES: Sr. Chelsea Smith; Jr. Bianca Brown; Jr. Ashante
Epps; Sr. Yadira Gonzalez; Jr. Jada Thompson; Sr. Maria Torres; Sr. Chassity Williams; Sr. Dey’ana Wilson.
GAME: Smith is a senior leader and second team all-district
recipient.
HOUSTON MILBY BUFFALOES--Coach: Krysta Cannon. 201011: 2-14/2-12.
NAMES: Sr. Yesenia Munoz; Soph. Julie Alcorer.
GAME: Milby will look to replace a pair of graduated alldistrict talents in Briana Brass and Caroline Duron. Another
duo in honorable mention all-district selections Munoz and
Alcorer might be just the tonic.
HOUSTON SAM HOUSTON TIGERS—Coach: Karlie Free.
2010-11: 1-18/1-13.
GAME: Sam Houston has more than its work cut out in order
to improve in this HISD league.
DISTRICT 21-5A
GALENA PARK NORTH SHORE MUSTANGS-Coach: Allison
Campbell (249-92). 2010-11: 37-10-0.
NAMES: 6-1 Sr. Courtney Williams; 5-8 Sr. Monique Bedford;
5-5 Sr. KK Williams; 5-9 Sr. Dominique Sherrard; 6-1 Sr. Shanel Carter.
GAME: Galena Park advanced to the regional final against
Alief Elsik and is on a short list of teams that can capture
a Class 5A state championship. Courtney Williams was the
district co-MVP and ready to put the team on her shoulders.
Ample help comes from first team all-district Bedford and
second teamer KK Williams.
PORT ARTHUR MEMORIAL TITANS-Coach: Kevin Henry.
2010-11: 18-14/4-6.
NAMES: 5-8 Jr. Ariel Hutchinson, 10 ppg.; 5-8 Sr. Pauletta
Powell, 11 ppg.; 5-11 Sr. Maria Below; 5-9 Sr. Velma Brown, 6
ppg., 6 rpg.; 5-8 Jr. Sommer Harris, 3 apg.
Bend Hightower. Three-year varsity star and first team alldistrict Hutchinson leads a very athletic team with a good
mixture of balanced scoring and an uptempo style of play.
Team is very aggressive on the defensive side of the ball and
welcomes the promotion of Coach Henry.
LA PORTE BULLDOGS-Coach: Elisha Thompson. 2010-11:
16-15/5-5.
NAMES: 5-3 Jr. Tori Wise; Soph. Elise Rodriguez; Soph. Jeslee
Lozano; Sr. Danielle Sowell; Jr. Savannah Riggenbach; Soph.
Taylor Brandstetter.
GAME: La Porte advanced to bi-district against Pasadena
Dobie and should be even better this year. Rodriguez was
named district newcomer of the year and will continue her
improvement. Additional help comes from first team alldistrict Wise on this still-young team.
BEAUMONT WEST BROOK BRUINS-Coach: Jessie White.
2010-11: 12-17/3-7.
NAMES: 5-4 Jr. Kiera Mickens; 5-8 Sr. Briana Sterling; 5-9 Sr.
Jakira Davis.
GAME: West Brook missed the playoffs after reaching the
area round the previous year and will lose a wealth of alldistrict talent following the graduation of four key seniors.
CHANNELVIEW FALCONS--Coach: Kim Lockett. 2010-11: 1612/7-3.
NAMES: Jr. Anjelique Kyle; 5-3 Sr. Ashley Dixon; 5-7 Sr. Malicia Fluellen.
GAME: Channelview advanced to the area round against
League City Clear Springs. Second team all-district Kyle will
be counted on more heavily after the graduation of district
co-MVP Ashley Bettis.
BAYTOWN STERLING RANGERS-Coach: Laurie Welch. 201011: 10-17/1-9.
NAMES: Soph. Taeler Deer; 5-6 Sr. Tatina Arvie; 5-7 Jr. Jabrina
Hopkins; 5-5 Sr. Alex Moore; 5-0 Sr. Olivia Richard; 5-7 Jr. Allyson Zamarron.
GAME: Deer will be in the headlights this year for Sterling
following a second team all-district campaign.
DISTRICT 22-5A
DEER PARK DEER--Coach: Theresa White. 2010-11: 13-14/9-1.
NAMES: 6-0 Sr. Tabitha Hawthorne; 5-10 Sr. Kaylan Lawson;
5-5 Sr. Jacie Pullig; 5-8 Sr. Allison Hernandez; 5-4 Sr. Devon
Weldon; 5-2 Sr. Lyndsie LeBlanc; 5-10 Sr. Arielle Collins; 6-1
Jr. Brianna Turney.
GAME: Deer Park advanced to bi-district against Port Arthur
Memorial and looks to again be a favorite in this district despite the loss of a number of key seniors. Hawthorne was
first team all-district and gets help from second teamer Hernandez.
SOUTH HOUSTON TROJANS--Coach: Angella Jencarelli.
2010-11: 9-14/2-8.
NAMES: Sr. Brianna Butler; 5-8 Sr. Ashley Adams; 5-5 Sr. Bianca Yanez; 5-6 Sr. Jasmine Lopez; 5-7 Sr. Dominique Davis; 5-5
Sr. Isabella Garcia; 5-9 Sr. Knysa Fontenette; 5-3 Sr. Stephanie
Hernandez; 5-5 Sr. Jannette Lopez; 5-8 Sr. Akira Decoud.
GAME: Butler took home district newcomer of the year honors as well as first team all-district along with Decoud while
Fontenette was second team all-district. This combination
should have South Houston in the mix for a playoff berth
this year.
PASADENA RAYBURN TEXANS--Coach: Lin Ellis. 2010-11:
17-16/6-4.
NAMES: 5-7 Sr. Maeghan Scott, 15 ppg., 5 apg., 6 apg., 1
bpg.; 5-8 Sr. Aracely Gomez, 10 ppg., 12 rpb., 3 spg.; Mariah
Armelin; Sabrina Garza; Emilee Torres.
GAME: Rayburn advanced to bi-district against Channelview,
the school’s first trip to the playoffs in 13 years. Lady Texans won more games in a single season since their district
title year of 1996-97. Despite losing key seniors in Michelle
Cantu, Jenna Zayed and Felise Otabor, the future looks bright
with the addition of Armelin, Garza and Torres. First team alldistrict Scott has already scored her 1,000 career point while
second team all-district Gomez is closing in on her 1,000th
point and 1,000th rebound.
PASADENA DOBIE LONGHORNS--Coach: Shane Brown.
2010-11: 19-11/8-2.
NAMES: 5-11 Sr. Shanequa Gaston, 16 ppg., 8 rpg.; 5-7 Sr.
Jazmin Guerrero, 8 ppg., 3.5 rpg., 2.5 apg.
GAME: Dobie advanced to the area round against Fort Bend
Elkins. Gaston returns as the district MVP while Guerrero
PASADENA MEMORIAL MAVERICKS--Coach: Barbara Leon.
2010-11: 9-19/4-6.
NAMES: 5-8 Jr. Jessica Elkins; 5-8 Sr. Tori Rodrigiez; 5-6 Jr.
Jackie Morales; 5-5 Jr. Tara Cole; 5-1 Sr. Haley McCaig-Franklin.
GAME: Memorial advanced to bi-district against Galena Park
North Shore and will look to second team all-district Elkins
for more success.
PASADENA EAGLES--Coach: Lori Sims. 2010-11: 2-23/0-10.
NAMES: Sr. Ashley Velasquez.
GAME: Pasadena must replace graduated all-district talent
Mina Tobias.
DISTRICT 23-5A
FORT BEND AUSTIN BULLDOGS--Coach: David Kubicsek (4820). 2010-11: 24-11/10-3.
NAMES: 5-8 Sr. Nicole Blaskowsky, 20 ppg., 3 rpg., 3 spg.; 5-4
Sr. Alexis Adams; 5-10 Sr. Pearl Ubaru; 5-9 Sr. Natalie McGaughey; 6-0 Soph. Heather Byrne.
GAME: Austin advanced to bi-district against Houston Clear
Lake. Four starting seniors return with a good underclass
bench expected to help. District MVP Blaskowsky averaged
20 a game while first team all-district Ubaru and McGaughey
are double-double players.
FORT BEND HIGHTOWER HURRICANES--Coach: Deborah
Mize (143-29). 2010-11: 34-5/12-1.
NAMES: 6-2 Sr. Tyler Gilbert; 6-2 Sr. Taylor Gilbert; 5-7 Jr.
Alana Heard; 6-1 Sr. Jasmine Prophet.
5A
Sandra Coker
FB Dulles
Rachel Davis
FB Dulles
Zoi Felts
FB Dulles
GAME: Hightower advanced to the regional quarterfinals
against League City Clear Springs and is a strong candidate
out of this region to make it to Austin. Tyler Gilbert was defensive player of the year while Prophet was newcomer of
the year. Taylor Gilbert placed on the second team all-district
roster.
FORT BEND CLEMENTS RANGERS--Coach: Bryan Harris
(224-108). 2010-11: 19-13/8-5.
NAMES: 6-0 Jr. Madison Wilson, 15 ppg., 10 rpg.; 5-6 Jr. Taylor Forrest, 7 ppg., 2 apg.; 6-0 Jr. Michelle Bevan, 8 ppg., 4
rpg.; 6-0 Sr. Paige Marquez, 6 ppg., 8 rpg.; 5-7 Sr. Sami Sharp,
5 rpg., 3 spg.
GAME: Clements is coming off its first playoff appearance
since 2003. The majority of the squad returns including
95 percent of the scoring. Wilson was first team all-district
while Bevan was on the second team.
FORT BEND ELKINS KNIGHTS-Coach: Willie Yarber (143-78).
2010-11: 18-15/12-1.
NAMES: 5-8 Sr. Jasmyn Howard; 5-4 Sr. Dynay John; 5-10
Soph. K’Vonna Johnson; 5-6 Sr. Monika Patterson; 5-2 Sr.
Kaylan Sanders.
GAME: Elkins advanced to the regional quarterfinals against
Galena Park North Shore. This is a program that will always
be competing for a playoff berth, but this year must overcome the loss of graduated offensive player of the year Donielle Breaux.
FORT BEND KEMPNER COUGARS--Coach: Erica Routt. 201011: 18-12/7-6.
NAMES: 5-11 Jr. Alex Lapeyrolerie; 5-10 Jr. Kiana Ingram; 6-1
6-1 Jr. Christinique Grice; 5-4 Sr. Crystal Okenkpu; 5-6 Jr. Mercedes Medrano; 5-7 Sr. Anita Kaduru.
GAME: Watch for the difficult-to-pronounce Lapeyrolerie to
make life difficult again on opponents following a first team
all-district season. Help comes from second team performers Grice and Ingram for a program that continues to improve and now ready to be positioned into a playoff spot.
FORT BEND DULLES VIKINGS-Coach: Mark Rosenbalm.
2010-11: 15-20/8-5.
NAMES: Sr. Sandra Coker; Sr. Rachel Davis; Sr. Zoi Felts; Jr.
Kiandra Brown; Jr. Miki Lewis.
GAME: Dulles advanced to bi-district against League City
Clear Springs. Team graduated six players off the roster, but
this club should still be in the mix for a playoff spot. Leadership and tradition are strong while experience and size will
be issues.
FORT BEND MARSHALL BULLDOGS-Coach: Diamond Jackson-Evans. 2010-11: 6-18/4-9.
NAMES: Jr. Mylana Hearn; Sr. Akilah Johnson; Sr. Cayla Phillips.
GAME: Marshall missed the playoffs after going the previous year and will need to replace graduated all-district talent
Domonique Liddell.
FORT BEND BUSH BRONCOS-Coach: Christina Rankin. 201011: 9-19/3-10.
NAMES: 5-9 Sr. Denesha Richardson; 5-2 Sr. Victoria Pappion; 5-4 Sr. Trachel Phillips; 5-11 Sr. Chasity Irving; 5-2 Jr. Chassity Chov; 5-9 Jr. Jane Ohanta; 5-0 Soph. Samaria Papion; 5-8
Soph. Crystal Chidomere; 6-0 Sr. Chinelo Anakor.
GAME: Richardson and Victoria Papion return to lead Bush
following second team all-district seasons.
FORT BEND WILLOWRIDGE EAGLES-Coach: Lance Horton.
2010-11: 1-19/0-13.
NAMES: 5-4 Jr. Le’Osha O’Neil; 5-10 Jr. Bethany Easterling;
5-6 Jr. Ashley Foley; 5-6 Soph. Corine Harris; 5-8 Sr. Deja Jackson; 5-9 Soph. Italy Walker-Norris.
GAME: O’Neil was a bright spot for Willowridge in a second
team all-district year.
FORT BEND TRAVIS TIGERS—Coach: Charles “Spanky”
Broussard (3-25). 2010-11: 3-25/1-12.
NAMES: 5-4 Sr. Allissa Brown, 8.3 ppg., 3.1 rpg., 4.1 apg., 2.3
spg.; 5-5 Sr. Toni Garrison, 7.9 ppg., 4.4. rpg., 3.5 apg., 4.6
spg; 5-9 Jr. Alex Standifird, 6.1 rpg., 2.1 apg., 1.5 spg.; 5-9
Soph. Erica Johnson, 2.2 ppg., 3.4 rpg., 1.2 bpg.; 5-7 Soph.
Maxine Moore, 6.2 ppg., 2.8 rpg., 3.2 spg.
GAME: Lady Tigers should improve on the floor after a grueling off-season. The guard position should be in good hands
Aaliyah Brown
Clear Springs
Courtnie Latham
Clear Springs
Brooke McCarty
Clear Springs
with returnees Brown and Garrison setting the pace. The
biggest question will be finding a way to replace Dez McCoy
on the offensive and defensive ends. Standifird, Johnson and
Moore must do a tremendous job on the defensive and offensive boards in order for Travis to improve.
DISTRICT 24-5A
LEAGUE CITY CLEAR SPRINGS CHARGERS—Coach: Pamela
Crawford (396-196). 2010-11: 33-3/14-0.
NAMES: 5-6 Jr. Jo Ann Lira, 8 ppg., 2 rpg., 3 apg., 4 spg.;
5-4 Jr. Kaylin Roher, 8 ppg., 2 rpg., 3 apg, 4 spg.; 5-8 Sr. Aaliyah Brown, 15 ppg., 10 rpg., 3 apg, 3 spg.; 5-9 Jr. Courtnie
Latham, 12 ppg., 6 rpg., 4 apg., 3 spg.; 5-5 Soph. Brooke McCarty, 20 ppg., 5 rpg., 5 apg., 5 spg.
GAME: Clear Springs advanced to the regional semifinals
against Alief Elsik. McCarty burst on the scene as a freshman
and has already captured a district MVP trophy. She was also
feted as offensive player of the year and first team all-district
and looks to rack up lots of hardware the next three years.
McCarty has plenty of help on this juggernaut in the presence of defensive player of the year and first team all-district
Brown, first team all-district Latham and second teamers Lira
and Roher.
LEAGUE CITY CLEAR CREEK WILDCATS-Coach: Jana Williams.
2010-11: 18-16/8-6.
NAMES: 5-7 Jr. Taylor Longley; 6-0 Jr. Amber Harris; 5-8 Sr.
Sarah Colvin; 5-7 Jr. Brentney Branch, 18.7 ppg., 2.6 apg., 2.7
spg.; 5-11 Jr. Erin Farmer.
GAME: Clear Creek advanced to bi-district against Fort Bend
Elkins for the second consecutive season. Branch excelled in
a first team all-district season while Harris was on the second team and Longley on the honorable mention unit.
HOUSTON CLEAR LAKE FALCONS-Coach: Kirby Killingsworth.
2010-11: 22-10/11-3.
NAMES: 5-7 Sr. Margaret Ideler; 5-5 Sr. Natalia Dewitte; 5-9
Sr. Anne Ortiz; 5-10 Sr. Alex Kochner; 5-11 Sr. Tori Sutherland.
GAME: Clear Lake advanced to the area round against Galena Park North Shore. Sutherland picked up first team alldistrict recognition while Kochner was on the second team.
FRIENDSWOOD CLEAR BROOK WOLVERINES--Coach: Blair
Redmon. 2010-11: 20-16/8-6.
NAMES: Jr. Chelsea Ngo; Jr. Erin Morris; Sr. Karen Castonan;
Jr. Megan Conner; Jr. Jerilyn James; Soph. Ryane Adams; Jr.
Aliyah Owens; Sr. Erin Begle; Soph. Chassidy Harris; Sr. Megan Oldigs.
GAME: Clear Brook advanced to bi-district against Fort Bend
Hightower. Ngo and James placed on the honorable mention
all-district roster.
DICKINSON GATORS-Coach: Wendy Tucker. 2010-11: 1712/7-7.
NAMES: 5-5 Sr. Tannon Slater, 6.2 ppg., 3.8 rpg., 2.6 apg., 2.4
spg.; 5-9 Soph. Lauryn Caldwell, 4.9 ppg., 8.2 rpg., 1.6 spg.;
5-4 Soph. Erin Willis, 7.1 ppg., 2.7 rpg., 2.7 spg.
GAME: This team is going to be young but full of energy and
ready to work. Dickinson looks forward to great things to
come from this group of young ladies. Slater, Caldwell and
Willis were all honorable mention all-district.
PEARLAND OILERS-Coach: Donna Vacek. 2010-11: 18-12/410.
NAMES: 5-7 Sr. Johnasha Manning; 5-7 Soph. Kiara Hudnall.
GAME: Pearland shined out of district with a 14-2 mark, but
had difficulty in league play. Team will turn to second team
all-district Manning to move up the district ladder.
CLUTE BRAZOSWOOD BUCCANEERS-Coach: Michelle Terry.
2010-11: 13-21/1-13. NAMES: Sr. Ashley Boyd; Sr. Sarah Scarborough.
GAME: Brazoswood will look to replace graduated all-district
talents Trish Amboree and Maddison Williams.
ALVIN YELLOWJACKETS-Coach: LaToya Easter-Gisentaner.
2010-11: 7-20/2-12.
NAMES: 5-10 Sr. Anna Maxwell; 5-7 Jr. Taylor Owens; 5-9 Sr.
Stephanie Benavides.
GAME: Alvin is likely to have its struggles in this rugged district and even moreso with the loss of graduated all-district
performer Alexandra Sluisman. Watch for honorable men-
Adriane Davis
SA Wagner
Aundrea Davis
SA Wagner
Kiara Rivera
SA Wagner
tion all-district Owens to lead the attack.
DISTRICT 25-5A
SAN ANTONIO WAGNER THUNDERBIRDS-Coach: Christina
Camacho (451-169). 2010-11: 32-7/10-0.
NAMES: 5-10 Sr. Kiara Rivera, 6 ppg., 5 rpg.; 5-5 Sr. Aundrea
Davis; 5-4 Soph. Corrina Moncada; 5-6 Soph. Ashley Ross;
5-4 Sr. Adriane Davis.
GAME: Wagner enjoyed a spectacular season with the pinnacle being a semfinal state tournament appearance. With
the graduation of Arielle Roberson (Colorado) and Eboni
Watkins (University of Texas at Arlington), the team will
have big shoes to fill, but the experience coming back from
playing in Austin will be good. Team is definitely losing some
height and point production but the guard play of the T-Birds
will be hard pressing, fast paced and relentless. Rivera and
Ross are back as first team all-district talents.
CIBOLO STEELE KNIGHTS-Coach: Kari Wallace. 2010-11: 2211/8-2.
NAMES: 5-9 Soph. McKenzie Calvert, 15.7 ppg., 3.8 rpg., 2.9
spg.; 5-4 Sr. Elena Gumbs; 6-0 Sr. Rebekah Rightnour; 5-8
Sr. Angelica Barnes; 5-6 Sr. Domonique Smalls; 5-7 Sr. Imani
Tezeno; 5-7 Soph. Jade Brady; 5-11 Sr. Tori Golsch.
GAME: Steele advanced to the area round against Corpus
Christi King. Calvert was the area’s newcomer of the year
and as a freshman already made a commitment to Baylor.
Her freshman numbers were sensational in a year in which
she was also a TABC all-region pick. Gumbs adds first team
all-district recognition while Rightnour was on the second
team.
CONVERSE JUDSON ROCKETS-Coach: Triva Corrales (191110). 2010-11: 20-14/4-6.
NAMES: 5-8 Jr. LaQeisha Brown; 5-4 Sr. Krissy Chavez; 6-0
Sr. Cheyenne Miller; 5-4 Soph. Samantha Allen; 5-11 Soph.
Simone Fields.
GAME: Judson advanced to bi-district against San Antonio
Reagan despite fielding a young team learning a new system
under first-year Coach Corrales. Team expects to be more
competitive building on team chemistry and pressure defense. Allen was first team all-district as a freshman while
Chavez is a second teamer.
NEW BRAUNFELS UNICORNS-Coach: Lance Hughey. 201011: 23-11/5-5.
NAMES: 5-4 Sr. Marissa Kirsch; 5-5 Sr. Olivia Baker; 5-9 Sr.
Whitney Thomas.
GAME: New Braunfels advanced to bi-district against San Antonio Churchill. This was a team incredibly heavy on senior
star power that has now graduated. Five of the nine graduated seniors placed on all-district rosters.
SAN MARCOS RATTLERS--Coach: Christina Jamerson. 201011: 11-18/3-7.
NAMES: Sr. Rosalind McKinney; 5-6 Sr. Madelyn Swinney; Sr.
Sabrina Garcia; Jr. Michelle Moody; Jr. Pamela Stover; Soph.
Mikali Myers.
GAME: San Marcos will look for improvement led by the talents of second team all-district McKinney.
SEGUIN MATADORS-Coach: Matt Smith. 2010-11: 12-21/010.
NAMES: 5-10 Sr. Tabatha Richardson-Smith, 16.9 ppg., 9.5
rpg., 3.4 apg., 3.3 spg.; 5-6 Jr. Brittany Hernandez, 4.8 ppg.,
3.7 rpg., 1.4 apg., 1.8 spg.; 5-8 Sr. Sabrina Rangel, 4.2 ppg.,
4.9 rpg.; Jr. Shawna Cole, 5.4 ppg., 5.5 rpg., 1.5 apg., 2.3 spg.;
Sr. Victoria Avalos, 3.4 ppg., 2.5 rpg., 1.1 spg.
GAME: Seguin will be looking to rebound from a disappointing 2011 district slate. Behind the play of a strong senior
class, the Lady Matadors look to improve on their record.
Team is led by the scoring punch of Richardson-Smith, a first
team all-district selection. This is a team built around strong
teamwork and leadership, traits they hope will translate to
a post-season berth.
DISTRICT 26-5A
SAN ANTONIO REAGAN RATTLERS--Coach: Terry Barton
(282-204). 2010-11: 28-8/11-1.
NAMES: 5-11 Sr. Sabrina Berry, 12.2 ppg., 4.9 rpg., 1.5 apg.,
1.1 bpg., 1.5 spg.; 5-6 Jr. Moriah Mack, 10.2 ppg., 4.6 rpg.,
2.2 apg., 2.2 spg.; 5-9 Soph. Wendy Knight, 10 ppg., 5.1 rpg.,
1.7 apg., 1.1 spg.
GAME: Reagan advanced to the area round against San
Antonio Stevens. Team returns three starters and seven lettermen to a district winner that this year is seeking its first
appearance in the regional tournament. Berry was named to
the all-area roster and was first team all-district along with
Mack while Knight was on the second team.
SAN ANTONIO CHURCHILL CHARGERS-Coach: Cal Wulfsberg. 2010-11: 25-10/9-3.
NAMES: 5-6 Jr. Leslie Vorpahl, 14.8 ppg., 4.2 rpg., 8.2 apg.,
3.2 spg.; 5-6 Sr. Jordan Holub; Jr. Carly Truesdale; Sr. Danielle
Espinoza.
GAME: Churchill advanced to the area round against San
Antonio Jay in Coach Wulfsberg’s first season. This year has
the makings for an even better season as all-area and TABC
all-region Vorpahl will lead the way. She is joined by fellow
first team all-district stars Holub and Truesdale and second
teamer Espinoza.
SAN ANTONIO JOHNSON JAGUARS—Coach: Audra Bredemeyer. 2010-11: 20-13/4-8.
NAMES: Sr. Katie Burcham; Soph. Recee’ Caldwell; Jr. Brie
Foreman; Jr. Alexis Torres; Sr. Sarah Wilson; Sr. Bailey Ulrich;
Sr. Lila Milbes; Sr. Shelby Carter.
GAME: Caldwell was sensational in a debut freshman season
that saw her grab second team all-district recognition. Burcham chipped in with honorable mention recognition.
SAN ANTONIO MADISON MAVERICKS-Coach: Tracy Hastings (361-194). 2010-11: 7-24/1-11.
NAMES: 5-9 Jr. Briana Jones, 7 ppg., 7 rpg.; 5-7 Jr. Monica
Perez, 9.2 ppg., 5.8 rpg., 2.2 apg.; 5-5 Sr. Ashton Gulczewski,
5.4 ppg., 1.9 apg.
GAME: Perez is a young up-and-coming leader for Madison
after grabbing second team all-district recognition.
SAN ANTONIO MACARTHUR BRAHMAS-Coach: Jessica
Meador. 2010-11: 19-17/7-5.
NAMES: Jr. Natasha Kindred; Soph. Amy Saucedo.
GAME: MacArthur advanced to bi-district against San Antonio Wagner. Team must replace a trio of all-district talents
making it imperative that the younger players grow up in a
hurry.
SAN ANTONIO ROOSEVELT ROUGH RIDERS-Coach: Rob
Rheinberger. 2010-11: 25-11/9-3.
NAMES: 5-11 Sr. Niaga Mitchell-Cole; 5-8 Jr. Kelly Still; 5-8 Jr.
E’kara Mitchell; 5-9 Soph. Edda Pavon; 5-8 Sr. Anika Prather.
GAME: Roosevelt advanced to bi-district against Cibolo
Steele but graduated a whopping 10 seniors. Mitchell-Cole is
as good as they come and returns following an all-area and
first team all-district season.
SAN ANTONIO LEE VOLUNTEERS--Coach: Denise Mikulenka.
2010-11: 10-21/1-11.
NAMES: Sr. Deziree Prado; Sr. Sara Gomez.
GAME: This district is never easy going for Lee and is likely
made more difficult with the graduation of all-district talent
Mariah Silva.
spg.; 5-10 Soph. Kiara McGee.
GAME: Taft advanced to bi-district against Corpus Christi
King. Team returns four starters who all play together and
will be complemented by a deep and athletic bench. Smith
was selected second team all-district.
SAN ANTONIO STEVENS FALCONS--Coach: Annissa Hastings.
2010-11: 28-9/13-3.
NAMES: 5-2 Sr. Nicole Salazar, 3.7 ppg., 1.3 rpg., 2 apg.; 6-1
Jr. Elexus Allen, 5.2 ppg., 5.8 rpg., 1.7 spg.; 6-2 Jr. Amalya Lewinson; 5-2 Soph. Julia Rendon, 4.4 ppg., 1.4 rpg.; 5-11 Soph.
Deleesha Monroe, 2 ppg., 2 rpg., 2 bpg.
GAME: Stevens advanced to the regional quarterfinals
against Corpus Christi King. Lady Falcons will be re-loaded
with a young squad and have supreme confidence after advancing to the third round against a senior-laden team. Allen
was named second team all-district.
SAN ANTONIO MARSHALL RAMS—Coach: Erin Albrecht.
2010-11: 12-22/4-12.
NAMES: 5-4 Soph. Carlie Heineman; 5-8 Jr. KK Saenz; 5-8 Jr.
Serina Lopez; 5-11 Sr. Kaitlyn Goertz.
GAME: Marshall missed the playoffs after going the previous
year. Heinemann will be a leader for years to come after being named newcomer of the year.
SAN ANTONIO WARREN WARRIORS-Coach: Wendy Mead.
2010-11: 18-17/8-8.
NAMES: 5-4 Sr. Miranda Huerta; 5-8 Sr. Jessica Esparza; 5-4
Jr. Aaliyah Granderson; 5-7 Jr. Meghan Cantu.
GAME: This is a very young and inexperienced team and
is likely in a rebuilding year. If the team chemistry comes
around Warren might be a dark horse to make the postseason.
SAN ANTONIO BRANDEIS BRONCOS—Coach: John Ince.
2010-11: 11-21/3-13.
NAMES: 5-7 Sr. Alyssa Browne, 12 ppg.; 5-5 Soph. Hannah
Thompson; 5-7 Sr. Rose Maldonado; 5-10 Jr. Amara Parker,
7 ppg., 7 rpg.
GAME: Brandeis lost only two seniors to graduation, so the
bulk of the team returns. Most of the kids have played together for the past three seasons and are ready to make a
statement in a very competitive district.
SAN ANTONIO CLARK COUGARS-Coach: Richard Herbst
(541-267). 2010-11: 11-21/5-11.
NAMES: 5-5 Jr. Sarah Flourney; 5-10 Sr. MacKenzie White;
5-8 Sr. Ashley Salinas; 5-9 Jr. Kristen Lye; 5-8 Sr. Samantha
Biemer.
GAME: Clark will need to replace the firepower of graduated
all-district sensation Hannah Gulley.
SAN ANTONIO HOLMES HUSKIES-Coach: Stacy Conway.
2010-11: 11-22/3-13.
NAMES: 5-4 Sr. Abby Arredondo; 5-5 Jr. Kelley Moreno; 5-5
Sr. Megan Torres; 5-5 Sr. Kalaysia Sheridan; 5-4 Soph. Renee
Sanchez; 5-8 Sr. Emerald Herrera; 5-2 Soph. Emily Gutierrez;
5-11 Jr. Asia Rowell.
GAME: Holmes is not void of talent with the return of second
team all-district performer Arredondo.
DISTRICT 27-5A
CORPUS CHRISTI KING MUSTANGS-Coach: Nicole DunsonMcNary. 2010-11: 30-8/10-0.
NAMES: 5-6 Sr. Kelsie Jackson; 5-7 Jr. Natalie Hessong; 5-10
Sr. Emily Frazier; 5-4 Sr. Samantha Gonzales; 6-0 Sr. Erin
Barre.
GAME: King advanced to the regional final against San Antonio Wagner and once again expects to make a lot of postseason noise. Jackson was accorded second team all-district
recognition and will be the floor leader.
SAN ANTONIO HIGHLANDS OWLS-Coach: Adrianna Wiatrek
(67-130). 2010-11: 25-11/8-2.
NAMES: 5-9 Sr. Jourdan Doffeny; 4-10 Sr. Priscilla Chavez;
5-4 Jr. Destiny Morales; 5-7 Sr. Marissa Handsom; 5-6 Sr. Cobranekia Thompson.
GAME: Highlands advanced to bi-district against San Antonio O’Connor but must replace graduated district MVP Pearl
Thomas. Doffeny returns after a stellar first team all-district
season.
SAN ANTONIO SOUTHWEST DRAGONS--Coach: Bill Avey
(270-137). 2010-11: 20-15/5-5.
NAMES: 5-5 Soph. Tiffani Rodriguez; 5-5 Jr. Kimberley Castillo; 5-5 Sr. Rudi Contreras; 5-6 Sr. Crystal Hines; 5-6 Sr. Melissa
Loera; 5-1 Sr. Jazz’mere Robinson; 5-6 Sr. Julissa Saenz; 5-5
Sr. Bianca Tavitas; 5-4 Sr. Destiny Trinidad; 5-5 Sr. Karla Villa.
GAME: Southwest advanced to bi-district against San Antonio Stevens. Team will need to replace the double-double
averages of graduated Chatavia Boone-Fudge and the scoring firepower of Shana Holmes. Look for district newcomer
SAN ANTONIO JAY MUSTANGS--Coach: Mike Floyd (590293). 2010-11: 31-6/16-0.
NAMES: 5-5 Jr. Destiny Amezquita; 6-1 Jr. Aleeya Harris; 5-6
Soph. Antania Newton; 5-10 Jr. Miranda Garcia; 5-8 Sr. Ashley Mandujano; 5-9 Sr. April Vera; 6-3 Sr. Raven Reyes.
GAME: Jay advanced to the regional quarterfinals against
San Antonio Wagner. Uber-talented Erica Donovan has
graduated, so others are going to be called upon to continue
the program’s tradition of excellence. Still, there is talent
ready to continue the tradition led by first team all-district
Amezquita and Harris.
SAN ANTONIO O’CONNOR PANTHERS-Coach: Karmen Wilson. 2010-11: 20-15/11-5.
NAMES: 5-10 Sr. Ebony Easter; 5-5 Sr. Katelyn Hinson; 5-9 Sr.
Kristina Schuler; 5-5 Jr. Alexis Copeland; 5-7 Sr. Shalyse Garcia; 5-1 Soph. Miranda Moreno; 5-3 Jr. Brenda Ramirez; 6-1
Sr. Adrianna Salvador.
GAME: O’Connor advanced to the area round against San
Antonio Wagner. Look for the team to put all their eggs in
Easter’s basket after she was named to the all-area and first
team all-district teams.
SAN ANTONIO TAFT RAIDERS-Coach: Lynette Joiner. 201011: 20-14/10-6.
NAMES: 5-5 Sr. Bria Ford, 6 ppg., 2 rpg., 2 spg.; 5-7 Jr. Kiara
Smith, 11 ppg., 9 rpg., 2 spg.; 5-9 Sr. Monet Neal, 10 ppg., 8
rpg., 2 bpg.; 5-6 Jr. Shaniah Harper, 5 ppg., 4 rpg., 3 apg., 2
DISTRICT 28-5A
of the year Rodriguez to be even more assertive.
CORPUS CHRISTI CARROLL TIGERS-Coach: Leticia Canales.
2010-11:17-16/ 3-7.
NAMES: Jr. Nadia Diaz; Sr. Gabby Montalvo; Jr. Hannah Garcia; Jr. Ceara O’Donnell.
GAME: Carroll advanced to bi-district against San Antonio
Jay. Diaz anchors the team following an honorable mention
all-district year.
SOUTH SAN ANTONIO BOBCATS-Coach: Lucy Sanchez.
2010-11: 19-17/2-8.
NAMES: 5-5 Sr. Andrea Rodriguez; 5-8 Jr. Lauren Rubio; 5-9
Sr. Nicole Ussery; 5-9 Jr. Savannah Villanueva; 5-6 Jr. Selena
Cardenas; 5-6 Jr. Evelyn Huizar; 5-9 Sr. Monica Avila.
GAME: Things are looking up for South San with plenty of
returning talent paced by first team all-district Rubio and
honorable mention tabs Villanueva and Ussery.
SAN ANTONIO EAST CENTRAL HORNETS-Coach: Jennifer
Brewer. 2010-11: 12-21/2-8.
NAMES: Jr. Azaria Nave.
GAME: East Central will need to replace the production of
graduated all-district performer Dionecia Warr.
DISTRICT 29-5A
LAREDO ALEXANDER BULLDOGS-Coach: Javier Reyes (13439). 2010-11: 32-5/17-1.
NAMES: 5-9 Sr. Jessica Prieto, 18.6 ppg., 5.7 rpg, 8.8 apg., 9.9
spg.; 5-8 Sr. Lizzie Prieto, 10 ppg., 12.2 rpg., 4 apg., 3 spg.; 5-9
Sr. Darian Canno, 9.6 ppg., 11 rpg., 2.4 spg.; 5-6 Sr. Kariela
Escamilla, 8 ppg., 4.5 apg., 5.5 spg.; 5-6 Sr. Miriam Lopez, 6
ppg., 3 rpg., 4.5 spg.
GAME: Alexander advanced to the regional quarterfinals
against Edinburg. After making their third trip to this round,
this starting five who have been playing together for three
years will be ready to make a deep run in the playoffs once
again. This group has a 90-18 record. Led by all-state, allregion and district MVP Jessica Prieto, the Lady Bulldogs
hope to break that barrier and advance deeper into the postseason. This team has a defensive identity but will pick up
transition points thanks to the fullcourt man defense.
DEL RIO RAMS--Coach: Jim Jost. 2010-11: 30-8/17-1.
NAMES: 5-6 Sr. Jazmin Torres; 5-5 Jr. Mattie Turner; 5-7 Jr.
Kelsey Green; 5-6 Sr. Valeria Guevara.
GAME: Del Rio advanced to the regional quarterfinals
against Harlingen South and will again be a strong competitor for a district championship. Torres is a dynamic first team
all-district selection while Green and Guevara were on the
second team.
LAREDO LBJ WOLVES--Coach: R.W. Burrier. 2010-11: 1913/11-7.
NAMES: 5-7 Sr. Dalia Castilla, 8 ppg., 5 apg.; 5-8 Sr. Carolann
Golden, 17.1 ppg.
GAME: Lady Wolves return three solid starters including
district defensive MVP Golden and second team all-district
Castilla. Golden is expected to improve her gaudy scoring
average and overall tenacity on the floor. LBJ has adopted a
run-and-gun style of play that has produced two players who
combined for 250 threes in two years.
LAREDO NIXON MUSTANGS-Coach: LeaAnn Mendoza.
2010-11: 22-14/11-7.
NAMES: 5-9 Sr. Sammie Garcia; 5-5 Sr. Edith Artolozaga; 5-3
Sr. Priscilla Rangel; Jr. Esther Garcia; Jr. Natalie Medina; Sr.
Ileana Castillo; Sr. Christina Vela; Sr. Lisa Villarreal.
GAME: Nixon advanced to bi-district against Mission Sharyland. Watch for Sammie Garcia to lead following a first team
all-district season. Artolozaga and Medina chipped in with
honorable mention recognition.
LAREDO UNITED LONGHORNS-Coach: Ian Ward. 2010-11:
18-14/10-8.
NAMES: Soph. Abby Magana; Sr. Magdaly Villarreal; Sr.
Alyssa Molano; Sr. Clarissa Chavez; Jr. Adriana Morales; Sr.
Adriana Chavez; Sr. Alejandra Barrera; Jr. Valeria Gonzales; Jr.
Stephanie Hernandez; Sr. Jessica Hernandez.
GAME: United missed the playoffs after advancing the previous year and welcomes Coach Ward. Jessica Hernandez was
named newcomer of the year while Morales and Villarreal
were both honorable mention.
LAREDO CIGARROA TOROS-Coach: Ale Arreguin. 2010-11:
8-23/6-12.
NAMES: Sr. Deandra Gonzalez.
GAME: Cigarroa has had recent struggles but there is optimism around these days with the return of first team alldistrict Gonzalez.
EAGLE PASS EAGLES-Coach: Ruben Besa.
NAMES: Sr. Kimberly Picaso; Sr. Krizanna Saucedo; Jr. Nelly
Cedillo; Jr. Stephanie Gonzalez; Sr. Lizzette Marmolejo; Soph.
Jennifer
Rodriguez; Sr. Joanna
Negrete; Sr. Cristell
Perez; Soph. Mary
Botello; Sr. Veronica Rodriguez.
GAME: The good
news is that Eagle
Elva Hinojosa
Karla Trevino
LaJoya
LaJoya
Pass returns several players to
the varisty, but the bad is they must replace all-district star
Alexia Rodriguez.
LAREDO UNITED SOUTH PANTHERS-Coach: Jonathan Cherry. 2010-11: 24-14/11-7.
NAMES: Sr. Elaine Herrera; Jr. Christina Garcia.
GAME: United South advanced to the area round against
Edinburg but took a hit on graduation. Watch for first team
all-district Herrera to lead the club.
LAREDO MARTIN TIGERS-Coach: Julio Cantu. 2010-11:
8-26/3-15.
NAMES: Sr. Amy Delgado.
GAME: Delgado will lead Martin after a first team all-district
campaign.
EAGLE PASS WINN MAVERICKS—Coach: Pat Hernandez.
NAMES: Jr. Nelly Cedillo; Sr. Kimberly Piscado; Sr. Valerie
Ibarra.
GAME: Winn looks to pick up the pace behind honorable
mention all-district performer Cedillo.
DISTRICT 30-5A
MISSION SHARYLAND RATTLERS-Coach: Dale Whitaker.
2010-11: 23-13/12-2.
NAMES: 5-3 Sr. Clarissa Suarez; Sr. Savannah Prichard; 5-3 Jr.
Ciaira Briseno; 6-0 Sr. Laura Eberly; 5-7 Sr. Chelsey Leal.
GAME: Sharyland advanced to the area round against Harlingen South but graduated district MVP Chelsea Cole. Watch
for the dynamic second team all-district tandem of Suarez
and Prichard to set the pace. Help comes from honorable
mention Eberly.
MCALLEN BULLDOGS-Coach: Roy Gonzalez. 2010-11: 2116/10-4.
NAMES: Sr. Anitria Flores; Sr. Arie Guerra; Sr. Yucsili Rauda;
Sr. Sarah Christiansen; Jr. Brittany Underwood; Jr. Shantay
Garcia; Jr. Diana Herzberg; Jr. Rita Olivarez.
GAME: McAllen advanced to bi-district against Laredo Alexander for the second consecutive season. Guerra nabbed
second team all-district accolades and will lead the club.
MCALLEN MEMORIAL MUSTANGS-Coach: Jina Johnson.
2010-11: 19-17/12-2.
NAMES: Jr. Madeline Kaufman; Sr. Nicole Garza; Jr. Monica
Andrade; Jr. Ashley Sanchez; Jr. Alexxis Zuniga; Sr. Jessica
Salazar.
GAME: Memorial advanced to bi-district against Laredo
United South. The first objective for the team is replacing
a pair of graduated first team all-district stars in Rebekah
Jimenez and Tayler Stanton. Honorable mention all-district
picks Kaufman and Salazar are expected to shoulder a heavier load.
MISSION EAGLES-Coach: Rene G. Garza (498-287). 2010-11:
14-15/5-9.
NAMES: 5-4 Sr. Alexandra Cedillo, 12.8 ppg., 5.4 apg.; 5-7 Jr.
Carolee Lopez, 9.5 ppg., 7.4 rpg.
GAME: Lady Eagles will be improved in shooting, experience,
pressure defense, team play and traditional skills. Look for
this team to improve with each game behind first team alldistrict Cedillo.
MCALLEN ROWE WARRIORS-Coach: Raul Vega. 2010-11:
6-26/2-12.
NAMES: Jr. Solveig Klassen; Sr. Yarelli Rios.
GAME: Rowe missed the playoffs after advancing the previous year but will have a solid pair of building blocks in place
in second team all-district Klassen and honorable mention
pick Rios.
LA JOYA COYOTES-Coach: Daniel C. Morales. 2010-11: 1915/7-7.
NAMES: 5-8 Sr. Elva Hinojosa, 14.5 ppg., 3.9 apg., 5.7 spg.;
5-3 Soph. Karla Trevino, 11.7 ppg., 3.5 apg., 4.6 spg.; 5-5 Sr.
Leyla Platas, 8 ppg.
GAME: Lady Coyotes lost three players to graduation and return four starters. Some experience should help provide the
needed stability to make a push for the playoffs. Watch for
sensational district newcomer of the year Trevino to lead the
charge with help from first team all-district Hinojosa.
DONNA BRAVES-Coach: Gloria Miller. 2010-11: 20-13/8-6.
NAMES: Sr. Jamie Pena.
GAME: Donna advanced to bi-district against Del Rio. The
team was socked by graduation with a trio of senior alldistrict talents no longer on the roster. Overcoming this adversity and generating new leaders will be keys to success.
LA JOYA PALMVIEW LOBOS—Coach: Juan Reyna. 2010-11:
4-27/0-14.
NAMES: Jr. Amber Garza.
GAME: Garza was honorable mention all-district as a sophomore and the young centerpiece for Palmview.
DISTRICT 31-5A
HARLINGEN CARDINALS-Coach: Nora Zamarripa. 2010-11:
29-6/11-3.
NAMES: Sr. Bianka Martinez, 13.6 ppg., 7.1 rpg.; Sr. Demmee
Rodriguez, 10.7 ppg., 7.4 spg.; Sr. Brenda Vargas; Jr. Jessica
Sanchez; Jr. Itzyana Sanchez; Sr. Kelsey Liebert; Sr. Lupitz Ortiz; Soph. Tatiana Trevino; Soph. Kendall Carter; Jr. Melinette
Pallares; Jr. Alexis Martinez; Sr. Ruby Garcia; Soph. Carina
Garcia.
GAME: Harlingen advanced to the area round against Del Rio
and returns plenty of explosive weapons to the roster. Defensive player of the year Rodriguez will again be called upon
to put the clamps on the opposition. Newcomer of the year
Itzyana Sanchez should be even more involved this year. Bianka Martinez was second team all-district and also a talent.
EDINBURG BOBCATS-Coach: Rachel J. Carmona (442-163).
2010-11: 30-8/11-3.
NAMES: 5-10 Jr. Micheline Mercelita, 13.1 ppg., 15.4 rpg.,
1.6 apg., 5.9 bpg., 2.8 spg.; 5-9 Sr. Patricia Hernandez, 4.5
ppg., 5 rpg., 2 spg.; 5-4 Jr. Eileen Martinez, 4.5 ppg., 2 apg.
GAME: Edinburg advanced to the regional semifinals for the
second consecutive season, this time against Corpus Christi
King. Mercelita had monster numbers as a sophomore and
was named TABC all-region and first team all-district in averaging a double-double. Hernandez and Martinez were honorable mention all-district.
EDINBURG NORTH COUGARS-Coach: Jenny Rae GaytanGarcia. 2010-11: 19-15/9-5.
NAMES: 5-7 Sr. Vicky Pena, 16.2 ppg., 6.8 rpg.; Sr. Annie
Badillo; Jr. Larissa Arriola; Sr. Mariah Garcia; Soph. Tracy
Shumpert; Sr. Desiree Dominguez; Sr. Iannelly Espinoza; Sr.
Crystal Cantu.
GAME: Edinburg North advanced to bi-district against San
Benito. Watch for sensational offensive player of the year
Pena to accelerate her game. Arriola, Badillo and Dominguez
chipped in with honorable mention all-district recognition.
HARLINGEN SOUTH HAWKS-Coach: Dawn Engleman (27456). 2010-11: 29-8/13-1.
NAMES: 5-2 Jr. Jaclyn Robles; 5-7 Jr. Jacklynn Martinez; 5-6
Jr. Gabby Cavazos; 5-1 Soph. Mariah Guevara; 5-4 Jr. Melissa
Quintanilla; 5-3 Sr. Mari Vegara.
GAME: South advanced to the regional semifinals against
San Antonio Wagner. Cavazos was honorable mention alldistrict on a team that graduated a whopping six all-district
players for Coach of the Year Dawn Engleman.
PHARR-SAN JUAN-ALAMO NORTH RAIDERS-Coach: Randy
Bocanegra. 2010-11: 18-16/4-10.
NAMES: 5-6 Sr. Cassie Aleman; Jr. Kirstin Sifuentes; Sr. Bry
Cuellar; Sr. Amanda Cortez; Sr. Brenda Borrego; 5-10 Jr. Jamie Parrao; Jr. Selena Medina; Sr. Ileen Torres; Soph. Amy
Dominguez; Sr. Daisy Coronado; Jr. Yahaira Suarez; Sr. Samantha Vaillarreal; Sr. Priscilla Rodriguez.
GAME: A young North team graduated only three seniors
from the roster and should be more experienced. Aleman
is a second team all-district talent and team leader. Borrego,
Sifuentes, Torres, Cuellar and Parrao were all honorable
mention all-district picks for a club that should contend for
a post-season berth.
EDINBURG ECONOMEDES JAGUARS-Coach: Kelly Garrett
(81-82). 2010-11: 11-23/2-12.
NAMES: 5-11 Jr. Leigha Brown; 5-5 Sr. Yvette Garza; 5-6 Sr.
Kenia Gonzalez; 5-8 Sr. Rachel Rodriguez; 5-7 Sr. Stephanie
Escobedo; 5-8 Sr. Deissy Sauceda; 5-3 Jr. Blanca Barrientos.
GAME: What Brown did for Economedes was earn second
team all-district recognition. Honorable mention appointees
Sauceda, Rodriguez and Barrientos will also supply talent.
PHARR-SAN JUAN-ALAMO BEARS-Coach: Iris Garza. 201011: 19-14/6-8.
NAMES: 5-9 Sr. Lisa Mancillas; 5-5 Jr. Nikki Vela; 4-9 Sr. Serena Olivarez; 5-2 Soph. Cecilia Garza.
GAME: Mancillas is an outstanding second team all-district
performer and will lead the team.
PHARR-SAN JUAN-ALAMO MEMORIAL WOLVERINESCoach: Ricardo Badillo. 2010-11: 2-30/0-14.
GAME: Last year was the most trying of times for Memorial,
which went winless in league play.
DISTRICT 32-5A
SAN BENITO GREYHOUNDS-Coach: Clarisse Arredondo.
2010-11: 26-9/13-1.
NAMES: Sr. Kassandra Sanchez; Sr.Alex Cerda; Sr. Sarah Garcia; Sr. Vanessa Flores; Sr. Christina Rodriguez.
GAME: San Benito advanced to the area round against Laredo Alexander but must replace graduated district MVP
Amanda Garza. It was the school’s first district title and first
playoff win in school history. Look for first team all-district
Sanchez to continue her ascent with help coming from second team all-district Cerda and Garcia and honorable mention picks Flores and Rodriguez.
LOS FRESNOS FALCONS-Coach: Kim Edquist (387-273).
2010-11: 24-11/12-2.
NAMES: 5-7 Jr. Chanel Eubanks-Texada; 5-6 Sr. Karla Burnias;
5-5 Sr. Vanessa Betancourt; 5-6 Sr. Hayley Weaver; 5-2 Jr.
Isela Gutierrez; 5-3 Soph. Jocelyn Alvarez; 5-3 Jr. Danielle
Wright; 5-5 Sr. Crystal Esquibel; 5-2 Sr. Angela Rodriguez;
5-10 Jr. Ivanna Mendoza.
GAME: Los Fresnos advanced to bi-district against Harlingen for the second consecutive season. This will again be
a talented squad and one that should again sniff the postseason. Watch for sophomore of the year Eubanks-Texada
along with honorable mention all-district picks Burnias, Betancourt and Weaver to lead the way.
BROWNSVILLE HANNA EAGLES-Coach: Willie Brown (135102). 2010-11: 18-16/7-7.
NAMES: 5-7 Sr. Sarah Ortiz; 5-6 Sr. Ivette Sanchez; 5-3 Sr. Gabrielle Uhles; 5-6 Soph. Crystal Perez; 5-6 Sr. Ashley Lopez;
5-1 Jr. Guiana Hinojosa; 5-5 Sr. Vania Garcia; 5-3 Soph. Miranda Gonzalez; 5-5 Jr. Lessy Garza.
GAME: Sanchez sparkled in a second team all-district campaign and has emerged the leader of the team, which must
replace eight graduated seniors. Also watch for honorable
mention all-district performers Ortiz and Perez.
WESLACO PANTHERS-Coach: Griselda Fino. 2010-11: 1414/10-4.
NAMES: 5-10 Soph. Laura Van Tillburg; Jr. Jasmine Garza; Jr.
Angela Johnson.
GAME: Weslaco advanced to bi-district against Edinburg
for the second consecutive season. The team graduated an
ample amount of talent and will turn to a trio of honorable
mention all-district picks in Van Tillburg, Garza and Johnson
in the push for another playoff berth.
BROWNSVILLE LOPEZ LOBOS-Coach: Minnie Tarbet. 201011: 12-16/7-7.
NAMES: Sr. Vanessa Trevino; Sr. Margarita Garcia; Jr. Perla
Guzman.
GAME: Lopez advanced to bi-district against Harlingen
South. Trevino excelled in a second team all-district campaign and will lead the squad with help from honorable
mention all-district talents Garcia and Guzman.
BROWNSVILLE RIVERA RAIDERS-Coach: Abel Moreno Sr.
2010-11: 11-20/5-9.
NAMES: 5-7 Sr. Claudia Rodriguez; 5-4 Sr. Monica Salazar; Sr.
Sam Diaz.
GAME: Rivera is another club that should be more prepared
for a playoff push with some returning talent. Salazar was a
first team all-district pick while Diaz was honorable mention.
BROWNSVILLE PACE VIKINGS-Coach: Kristy Metzmaker.
2010-11: 8-26/2-12.
NAMES: Sr. Bianca Espinoza; Jr. Cassie Gomez; Sr. Nikki Padilla; Jr. Trish Cavazos; Jr. Sarah Gonzalez.
GAME: Pace will not be hurting for talent with the return
of first team all-district Espinoza, second teamer Gomez and
honorable mention picks Padilla, Cavazos and Gonzalez.
BROWNSVILLE PORTER COWBOYS-Coach: Veronica Garcia.
2010-11: 2-20/0-14.
NAMES: Sr. Pola Montes; Sr. Amanda De Leon; Sr. Kassandra
Perez; Jr. Sophia Flores.
GAME: Porter will be guided this year with some strong leadership. Montes, De Leon, Perez and Flores were all named
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Canyon—We don’t know if it is coaching habit or what, but how do you go against the undefeated state champ?
Beaumont Ozen—Asia Booker and Co. played Canyon to a tight 44-39 title game and could again face off in Austin.
Mansfield Summit—District MVP Maya Hawkins returns to lead a team that fell to Canyon in the regional semis.
Mont Belvieu Barbers Hill—Watch for 6-4 district MVP Kendall Shaw to lead a deep and talented team.
Dallas Lincoln—District MVP Camesha Turner guides a team that was again a tourney team last year and could be again.
West Mesquite—Sha-georgia Williams is back after a district MVP year and leads a team that rolled to the regional final.
Rockwall—A team under Jill McDill that is loaded as always with district co-MVP Alyssa Lang and all starters returning.
Frisco Wakeland—Another power out of Region 2 should be formidable despite graduating district MVP Haley Texada.
Cedar Park Vista Ridge—After a regional final showing, this team and district MVP Chinwe Duru are ready for more.
Huntsville—Jay Oliphant’s club had a taste of the regional finals against Beaumont Ozen and looks for more with Ceidra Coleman.
Brianna Dominguez
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Asheley Minjarez
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Taj Kirah Wallace
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CLASS 4A
DISTRICT 1-4A
EL PASO CHAPIN HUSKIES-Coach: Marlee Webb (224-88).
2010-11: 29-6/13-1.
NAMES: 6-4 Sr. Kristina Higgins; 5-9 Jr. Jada Ellis; 5-6 Sr.
Haley Winters; 5-5 Sr. Stephanie Rey; 5-6 Sr. Deborah Lozoya; 5-0 Jr. Samantha Alvara; 5-6 Sr. Christina Alvara; 5-3
Jr. Amber Zubiate; 5-11 Jr. Bobbi Bullet.
GAME: Chapin advanced to the area round against Wolfforth Frenship. Team returns four starters and one of the
best post players in the state in Higgins.
EL PASO IRVIN ROCKETS--Coach: Rita
Minjarez. 2010-11: 25-7/13-1.
NAMES: 5-8 Sr. Ashley Minjarez, 14 ppg.,
3.3 rpg., 5 apg., 3 spg.; 5-5 Sr. Mari Medina, 2.5 ppg., 2.2 rpg., 1.5 apg., 1.5 spg.;
5-9 Sr. Brianna Dominguez, 11 ppg., 6.5
rpg., 3 apg., 2.6 spg.; 5-11 Jr. Taj Kirah
Vania Anane
EP Jefferson
Wallace, 2.5 ppg., 4 rpg.
GAME: Irvin advanced to bi-district
against Clint Horizon.
EL PASO BURGES MUSTANGS--Coach: Cynthia Hernandez
(297-142). 2010-11: 26-7/10-4.
NAMES: 6-0 Sr. Allison Jackson; 5-7 Soph. Kahlia Lawrence;
5-7 Soph. Gabrielle Bowie; 5-4 Sr. Brianna Antuna; 5-3 Sr.
Sam Perez; 5-6 Sr. Jennifer Carrillo; 5-7 Jr. Kim Menchaca;
5-5 Sr. Victoria Rios; 4-10 Sr. Emily Coleman.
GAME: Burges advanced to the area round against Canyon
and only graduated three seniors from a deep and talented
roster.
EL PASO JEFFERSON SILVER FOXES-Coach: Noel Castaneda.
2010-11: 12-20/1-13.
NAMES: 5-8 Sr. Vania Anane, 18.8 ppg., 7 rpg., 2.1 apg., 4.1
spg.; 5-8 Sr. Ariana Duran, 10.1 ppg., 10 rpg.; 5-3 Jr. Alexis
Torres, 4.1 ppg.; 5-3 Soph. Oksana Fierro; 5-9 Soph. Bethany Drummond.
GAME: A very young team last season led to a sub-par record. Expect TABC all-region senior Anane and fellow senior Duran to lead another young team. All but one player
returns from last year. With varsity experience and the addition of Drummond from the JV expect the Silver Foxes to
compete in this tough district.
EL PASO ANDRESS EAGLES-Coach: Deanna De La Cruz.
2010-11: 16-15/6-8.
NAMES: 5-10 Sr. Ashley Wells; 5-1 Soph. Samantha Jackson.
GAME: Andress advanced to bi-district against Canutillo after topping El Paso High School in a playoff tiebreaker but is
in need of replacing numerous graduated seniors.
EL PASO AUSTIN PANTHERS--Coach: Esther Chavez. 201011: 14-16/5-9.
NAMES: 5-5 Sr. Victoria Mora; 5-8 Sr. Jaclyn Bautista; 5-3
Sr. Halima Marion; 5-6 Sr. Yesenia Ramirez; 5-3 Jr. Natalia
Naputo; 5-3 Sr. Mariah Torres; 5-3 Sr. Victoria Villescas.
GAME: Austin is looking at replacing four seniors and
should be one of the clubs in the playoff chase.
EL PASO HIGH TIGERS--Coach: Ron Collins. 2010-11: 1716/6-8.
NAMES: Sr. Gaby Sepulveda; Jr. Cayla Molina; Jr. Claudia
Santiestaban.
GAME: El Paso showed tremendous improvement in going
from 4-23/2-12 to 17-16/6-8 and just missing the postseason after losing a playoff tiebreaker game to El Paso
Andress.
EL PASO BOWIE BEARS--Coach: Alfred Miranda. 2010-11:
8-17/2-12.
GAME: Bowie is likely to have its fair share of struggles in
this district.
DISTRICT 2-4A
CLINT HORIZON SCORPIONS-Coach: Arturo Escobar. 201011: 26-7/9-3.
NAMES: 5-6 Sr. Leah Rangel; 5-2 Sr. Janelle Perez, 20 ppg., 7
apg., 4 spg.; 5-8 Sr. Leslie Caballero; 5-9 Sr. Shawna Lee; 5-1
Jr. Kenia Acosta; Jr. Stephanie Hoffman.
GAME: Horizon advanced to the area round against Denton Ryan for the second consecutive season. Hoffman was
co-newcomer of the year while Caballero and Rangel were
first team all-district and Lee was honorable mention.
CANUTILLO EAGLES--Coach: Ron Ballinger (178-112).
2010-11: 24-7/11-1.
NAMES: 5-7 Sr. Jessica Galaviz; 5-4 Sr. Danielle Acevedo;
5-6 Sr. Taylor Splawn; 5-9 Sr. Anna Rubio; 5-11 Sr. Erika
Gonzalez.
GAME: Canutillo advanced to the area round against Plainview and will be a team fueled by senior leadership.
District MVP Nandie Adams has graduated, but first team
all-district Galaviz and second teamer Gonzalez return to
lead the way.
EL PASO DEL VALLE CONQUISTADORS--Coach: Gabby Diaz.
2010-11: 12-20/5-7.
NAMES: 5-1 Sr. Briana Melendez; 5-10 Sr. Marissa Fernandez; 5-10 Sr. Andrea Archuleta; 5-7 Jr. Velma Dearing; 5-6 Jr.
Bridgette Leyva; 5-1 Soph. Taylor Acosta.
GAME: Del Valle advanced to bi-district against El Paso
Chapin. Watch for exciting co-newcomer of the year Acosta to lead with help from honorable mention all-district
Melendez.
EL PASO RIVERSIDE RANGERS-Coach: Kristi Graham. 201011: 20-13/10-2.
NAMES: 5-3 Jr. Mia Bernal; 5-3 Jr. Iris Marrufo; 5-6 Sr. Dorothy Stewart.
GAMES: Riverside advanced to bi-district against El Paso
Burges but is staring at replacing eight seniors who graduated off the 11-player roster.
EL PASO YSLETA INDIANS--Coach: Fernie Rizo. 2010-11:
8-22/3-9.
NAMES: 5-10 Jr. Ashley Espino; 5-4 Sr. Araceli Vick; Jr.
Avoree Villegas; 5-5 Sr. Stacy Ballez; 5-7 Sr. Celeste Lake;
5-9 Sr. Brenda Miranda.
GAME: Lake had opponents crying a river after a second
EL PASO PARKLAND MATADORS-Coach: Anthony Jamison.
2010-11: 3-22/1-11.
NAMES: Sr. Selina Cortez; 5-7 Sr. Kayla Wimbush; 5-10 Sr.
Allie Dudley; 6-0 Sr. Jhane Lovato-Walker.
GAME: Parkland missed the playoffs and endured a rough
season one year after advancing to the playoffs.
SAN ELIZARIO EAGLES--Coach: Ed Whiteman. 2010-11:
9-17/3-9.
NAMES: 5-7 Sr. Denise Heredia; 5-0 Sr. Josie Flores; 5-2 Jr.
Veronica Alvarez; 5-2 Jr. Denise Araujo; 5-6 Sr. Jackie Cano.
GAME: San Elizario is looking at replacing seven graduated
seniors off the roster.
DISTRICT 3-4A
CANYON EAGLES-Coach: Joe Lombard (1,100-98). 2010-11:
38-0/14-0.
NAMES: 5-6 Sr. Shawna Monreal; 5-6 Sr. Shayla Monreal;
5-1 Sr. Taylor Macklin; 5-10 Sr. Morgan Dean; 5-11 Soph.
Madison Parker.
GAME: Incomparable coach Joe Lombard hit the 1,100
career-win mark as Canyon won yet another state championship, 44-39, over Austin LBJ. As always, talent is at the
ready at Canyon even when star players graduate. This year
is no different, and while there is much work to be done,
look for this team to be hitting on all cylinders come dis-
trict play. Depth will be a major strength for a team with a
customary bullseye on its back. Shawna Monreal was first
team all-district.
WOLFFORTH FRENSHIP TIGERS-Coach: Terry Lowrey.
2010-11: 24-10/9-5.
NAMES: 5-8 Sr. Jasslyn Portillo, 9.8 ppg.; 5-7 Sr. TaSheena
Moore; 5-11 Sr. Brooke Barker; 5-4 Sr. McKenna Chancellor;
Jr. Allison Rohrer; Jr. Malori Maddox; Jr. Ashlee Delacruz; Jr.
Abria Thomas.
GAME: Frenship returns four senior starters from a regional quarterfinalist that met eventual state champion and
district rival Canyon. Barker is a TGCA all-state selection
who makes good decisions on the basketball court befitting
a player currently ranked 12th academically out of a class
of 500. Portillo was the district newcomer of the year and
first team all-South Plains while Thomas was second team
all-district and Moore honorable mention.
PLAINVIEW BULLDOGS-Coach: Danny Wrenn (557-169).
2010-11: 31-5/11-3.
NAMES: 5-6 Sr. Laura Castillo, 11 ppg., 4 apg.; 6-0 Jr. Bailey
Davis, 2.1 ppg., 2.2 rpg.
GAME: Plainview advanced to the regional final against
district rival Canyon before suffering a tough 42-40 overtime loss. This will be a very young team after losing 10
seniors and will turn to Avalanche-Journal all-South Plains
first team Castillo.
CANYON RANDALL RAIDERS-Coach: Ronnie Glenn. 201011: 15-14/7-7.
NAMES: Sr. Macy Ramsey; Jr. Reagan Klein; Jr. Delaney Burney; Sr. Ashley Hartman; Jr. Arian Parr; Soph. MacKenzie
Johnston.
GAME: Randall missed the playoffs after advancing the previous year. First team all-district stars Lexi Palacios and Jade
Cordova have graduated, so others are going to need to
step up for the team to have sustained success.
AMARILLO PALO DURO DONS-Coach: AJ Johnson (393209). 2010-11: 19-13/9-5.
NAMES: 5-7 Jr. Sasha Watson, 9.8 ppg., 4.1 rpg., 4.5 apg.;
6-0 Soph. Ajahn Harvey, 5.2 ppg., 3.4 rpg.; 5-6 Jr. Jameika
Gormany, 4.5 ppg., 2.5 rpg.; 5-10 Jr. Jericka Smith; 5-6 Jr.
Halley Bates.
GAME: Palo Duro advanced to bi-district against Denton
Ryan. This is a young team with a bright future led by honorable mention all-district Watson.
AMARILLO CAPROCK LONGHORNS-Coach: Wes Torres.
2010-11: 15-15/4-10.
NAMES: 5-6 Jr. Brooklyn Artis; 5-7 Sr. Jae Carrasco; 5-8 Sr.
Brianna Williams; 5-8 Sr. Lesli Hassler; Sr. Mariah Jeffries.
GAME: Artis only continues to improve and was named
second team all-district last year. Help comes from honorable mention pick Carrasco.
HEREFORD WHITEFACES-Coach: Christy Connally. 2010-11:
5-24/2-12.
NAMES: 5-6 Jr. Brianna Scott, 16.3 ppg., 6 rpg., 4.2 apg.,
3 spg.
GAME: The team chemistry is coming along each and every day as this team plays together. If Hereford comes out
and competes every day in practice and trying to get better,
then they will start seeing results as a team. Team is a lot
more athletic and faster this season which should be effective on the defensive end of the court as well as offensively.
Scott was voted second team all-district.
DUMAS DEMONS-Coach: Paul Hartman. 2010-11: 1020/0-14.
NAMES: 5-10 Sr. Alexi Davis.
GAME: In an otherwise gloomy season, Davis shined brightest and was named a second team all-district performer.
DISTRICT 4-4A
DENTON RYAN RAIDERS-Coach: Monesha Allen. 2010-11:
22-12/12-0.
NAMES: 5-3 Jr. Teana Ogden, 19 ppg., 5 rpg., 3 apg.; 5-8
Sr. Rasheeba Walker; 5-1 Sr. Brittney Buckhanan; 5-8 Soph.
Mariah Young; 5-11 Sr. Jasmine Vasquez; 6-0 Jr. Danielle
Richardson.
GAME: Ryan advanced to the regional quarterfinals against
Plainview. This team will again be the class of the district
with district MVP Ogden returning for her junior year. Help
comes from first team all-district Walker and honorable
mention Buckhanan and Vasquez.
DENTON BRONCOS-Coach: Dennis Krishka (312-355).
2010-11: 15-14/4-8.
NAMES: 5-8 Sr. Jasmine Taylor, 14.2 ppg., 6.4 rpg., 3.4 apg.,
2.7 spg.; 5-11 Sr. Jamecia Brown, 12.6 ppg., 8.1 rpg.; 5-2 Jr.
Myesha Taylor, 3.1 ppg., 1.9 rpg.; 5-6 Soph. Le’Andra John-
son, 2.7 ppg., 2.1 rpg.; 6-0 Jr. Jacoiya Brown, 2.3 ppg., 2.4
rpg.
GAME: Denton has improved from 4 to 10 to 15 wins the
last three seasons, accomplishing last year’s mark by playing all underclassmen. Team returns the majority of its
scoring and rebounding and should get some help from a
JV team that went 16-7. Taylor and Brown were first team
all-district and make Denton one of the league favorites.
THE COLONY COUGARS--Coach: Jason Weese. 2010-11:
16-14/8-4.
NAMES: Jr. Terra Ellison; Jr. Kylie Covington.
GAME: The Colony advanced to bi-district against Plainview. Ellison was named first team all-district as a sophomore while Covington was honorable mention all-district.
LITTLE ELM LOBOS-Coach: Derrick Osborne. 2010-11:
7-16/2-10.
NAMES: Sr. Chelsea Savage; Sr. T’Keeyah Rush; Soph. Jazzmin Savage.
GAME: Chelsea Savage was a solid first team all-district pick
while Rush and Jazzmin Savage were honorable mention
all-district for this rapidly improving club.
WICHITA FALLS RIDER RAIDERS-Coach: Ramsey Ghazal
(226-68). 2010-11: 24-8/9-3.
NAMES: 6-0 Sr. Jennifer Sissel, 10 ppg., 9 rpg., 3 spg.; 6-0
Jr. Taylor Caswell, 6 ppg., 7 rpg.; 5-10 Jr. Erin Henderson,
5 ppg., 4 rpg.; 5-6 Sr. Berkley Hoff, 5 ppg., 2 apg., 2 spg.;
Brianna Duval; Shawna Duval; Caitlin White; Ashley Sissel;
Maria Guerrero; Skye Catletti.
GAME: Rider advanced to bi-district against Wolfforth
Frenship, the school’s first playoff appearance since 1991.
Team graduated six quality seniors including four starters,
and will look to returning starter Sissel for leadership plus
the addition of Henderson and Hoff, who made quality contributions off the bench last year. Caswell was injured most
of the year and is expected to make a huge impact on both
ends of the floor.
LAKE DALLAS FALCONS--Coach: Jason Boston. 2010-11:
4-26/0-12.
NAMES: Jr. Megan Dando; Sr. Samantha Llamas; Sr. Camylle
Bowen.
GAME: Dando was a dandy on the first team all-district
roster while Llamas and Bowen were honorable mention
picks.
WICHITA FALLS COYOTES-Coach: Joe Golding. 2010-11: 209/7-5.
NAMES: 6-4 Soph. Sarah Eakin; 5-4 Sr. Alexis Box; 5-2 Sr.
Melody Hoang; 5-4 Jr. Lauren Whitehurst; 5-7 Sr. Alyssa
Wyatt; 5-10 Jr. Khiani Clark.
GAME: Wichita Falls advanced to bi-district against Amarillo Palo Duro but needs to replace Red River 22 repeat
MVP Carolyn Taylor, who has graduated.
DISTRICT 5-4A
KELLER TIMBER CREEK FALCONS—Coach: Tina DeMichele.
2010-11: 21-13/10-4.
NAMES: 5-9 Sr. Hannah Selzer, 12 ppg., 3 rpg., 2 apg., 2
spg.; 5-8 Sr. Mia Melton, 7 ppg, 3 rpg., 5 apg., 3 spg.; 5-10
Jr. Emily Spector, 7 ppg., 4 rpg.; 5-10 Soph. Laniya Taylor, 8
GAME: Timber Creek advanced to bi-district against Fort
Worth Western Hills in the school’s first varsity season.
With everyone back on the roster, this is a team looking
to make a run at the district title and another post-season
berth. Melton was co-defensive player of the year while
Taylor was newcomer of the year. Selzer added first team
all-district honors while Spector was on the second team.
SPRINGTOWN PORCUPINES--Coach: Ken Thompson. 201011: 19-12/11-3.
NAMES: Jr. Ciandra Seabourn; Jr. Makenzie Bartee.
GAME: Springtown advanced to the area round against
Hewitt Midway but graduated first team all-district stars
Danie Kersten, Claire Grant and Skylar Cowan and eight of
the 10 players overall from the roster.
ALEDO BEARCATS--Coach: Rusty Johnson (51-12). 2010-11:
28-3/14-0.
NAMES: 5-10 Sr. Calleen Tallant; 5-10 Jr. Mallory Powell; Sr.
Alanna Martin; Sr. Hannah Loftin.
GAME: Aledo advanced to the area round against Stephenville. Martin and Powell picked up first team all-Parker
County recognition and will be counted on to help replace
district MVP Logan Mittie. Powell and Loftin shared first
team all-district honors as well.
SAGINAW BOSWELL PIONEERS-Coach: Ken Cook (656464). 2010-11: 17-13/7-7.
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Taylor Caswell
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Erin Henderson
WF Rider
Jennifer Sissel
WF Rider
NAMES: 5-2 Sr. Jade Johnson.
GAME: Boswell advanced to bi-district against Fort Worth
Trimble Tech but will also be a team looking for others to
step up following the graduation of all-district players Madison Adams, Lauren Hayes and Brittney Sooter.
AZLE HORNETS--Coach: Mitzi Marquart. 2010-11: 10-16/59.
NAMES: Jr. Nikki Autry; Sr. Bailie Sugg; Soph. Morgan Prentice; Sr. Cara Hoover; Sr. Linzy Norris.
GAME: Azle will need to find some capable replacements
for the graduated Marlia Templeton, one of three graduated seniors from the roster.
BIRDVILLE HAWKS-Coach: Kenny Yates. 2010-11: 15-17/68.
NAMES: 5-7 Sr. Madison Young; 5-10 Sr. Addison Hooker;
5-4 Sr. C.J. Hancock; 5-3 Sr. Kristen Barbolla; 5-9 Sr. Kyndal
Broome; 5-5 Sr. Maggie Ward; 5-9 Jr. Braylee Collins; 5-8
Sr. Izzy Hasty.
GAME: Birdville returns a good number of players to the
roster, but also must deal with the loss of graduated alldistrict performers Jaclyn von der Heide and Chelsea Davis.
THE TROPHY CLUB BYRON NELSON BOBCATS—Coach:
Darren Wilson. 2010-11: 7-18/3-11.
NAMES: Soph. Rachel Burkhart; Jr. Danielle Berend; Sr.
Candice McCarroll; Jr. Shae Tucker; Jr. Alexa Bain; Jr. Amber
McKellop; Sr. Kacy Maddox; Soph. Abbey Reed; Sr. Cindi
Kibibi; Sr. Megan King; Jr. Dee Robinson; Jr. Rachel Ott.
GAME: McCarroll was second team all-district for a program now in its second varsity season.
FORT WORTH BREWER BEARS-Coach: Jennifer Smith.
2010-11: 10-21/0-14.
NAMES: Sr. Olivia Hixon; Sr. Jade Taylor.
GAME: Brewer has some key pieces in place with the return of second team all-district mates Hixon and Taylor.
DISTRICT 6-4A
FORT WORTH TRIMBLE TECH BULLDOGS--Coach: Melanie
Lane. 2010-11: 23-11/15-2.
NAMES: Soph. Crystal Allen; Sr. Tierra Warren.
GAME: Trimble Tech advanced to the area round against
Arlington Seguin and has a dynamic prodigy in newcomer
of the year and first team all-district Allen. Help comes
from second teamer Warren for a team that should again
return to the post-season.
FORT WORTH WESTERN HILLS COUGARS-Coach: Marron
McWilliams. 2010-11: 27-6/14-3.
NAMES: Jr. Crystal Jones; Sr. Deza Ashton; Sr. Janai Swan.
GAME: Western Hills advanced to the area round against
Mansfield Summit. Jones was dynamic and voted first team
all-district in her sophomore season. Help will come from
second team all-district Ashton and Swan for this talented
team.
FORT WORTH ARLINGTON HEIGHTS YELLOWJACKETSCoach: Virginia Jefferis. 2010-11: 19-10/11-6.
NAMES: 5-6 Sr. Jennifer Thunder-Hawk; Sr. Victoria Dixon;
5-9 Jr. Sonya Odom.
GAME: Arlington Heights advanced to bi-district against
Springtown and will be solidly entrenched in this district
behind first team all-district Thunder-Hawk and Dixon.
FORT WORTH DUNBAR WILDCATS-Coach: Nishia Walker.
2010-11: 11-23/10-7.
NAMES: 5-5 Sr. Rasha Gladney; 5-8 Jr. Dezha Parker; 5-7 Sr.
Lamicha Watson; 5-7 Sr. Yaya Enabulele.
GAME: Dunbar advanced to bi-district against Aledo but
must replace graduated district MVP Chelsea Prince, who
was one of four first team all-district seniors no longer on
the roster. Gladney comes back following a second team
all-district campaign while Watson was honorable mention
all-district.
FORT WORTH SOUTHWEST RAIDERS--Coach: James Murphy. 2010-11: 11-17/9-8.
NAMES: 5-9 Sr. Desiree Cook; 5-3 Jr. Tearria Johnson; 5-7
Soph. Ronisha Kashaka; 5-4 Jr. Breanna Ellis; 5-11 Jr. Janysha Childers; 5-9 Sr. Desiree Collins; 5-8 Soph. Elizabeth
Cooper.
GAME: Southwest returns some talent to compete in first
team all-district Cook and second teamer Johnson.
FORT WORTH EASTERN HILLS HIGHLANDERS--Coach: Jason Baldwin. 2010-11: 9-18/7-10.
NAMES: Sr. Taylor Dorsey.
GAME: Eastern Hills missed the playoffs after advancing the
previous year and will need to replace graduated all-district
Artavia Guyton.
FORT WORTH O.D. WYATT CHAPARRALS-Coach: Shaka
Massey-Hare. 2010-11: 7-14/7-10.
NAMES: 5-7 Jr. Quinetria Walker; 5-7 Sr. Briana Dunn; 5-10
Sr. Briana Smith; 5-10 Jr. Crystal Sumberlin.
GAME: Wyatt missed the playoffs after going the previous year and must replace graduated all-district Lareecia
Swiney.
FORT WORTH NORTH SIDE STEERS --Coach: Phil Murray.
2010-11: 9-20/3-14.
NAMES: Jr. Noemi Payta; 5-7 Sr. Janet Gonzalez.
GAME: Expect North Side to be a competitive group with
second team all-district Payta and honorable mention Gonzalez.
FORT WORTH SOUTH HILLS SCORPIONS-Coach: Donald
Bell. 2010-11: 4-15/4-13.
GAME: Objective No. 1 for this team is to find others to
step up in the absence of graduated all-district luminary
Stephanie Ross.
FORT WORTH CARTER-RIVERSIDE EAGLES--Coach: Kathy
Norsworthy. 2010-11: 5-15/2-15.
GAME: It will likely be tough to crack a playoff position for
Carter-Riverside in this huge district.
DISTRICT 7-4A
MANSFIELD SUMMIT JAGUARS-Coach: Tammy Lusinger
(214-105). 2010-11: 32-7/14-0.
NAMES: 5-10 Sr. Ashley Eli, 13 ppg.; 5-5 Jr. Maya Hawkins;
5-5 Sr. Shayna Jackson; 5-11 Sr. Tierra Brown; 5-9 Sr. Alex
Rundles; 5-9 Jr. Jazzmin Jackson; 5-8 Jr. Benita Kapiamba;
5-9 Jr. Ty Calloway; 5-7 Sr. Bryanna Sims; 6-0 Soph. Destiny
Strange; 5-10 Sr. Ashley Freeman.
GAME: Summit advanced to the regional semifinals against
Canyon. Hawkins returns as the reigning district MVP while
Eli was named to the second team of the Star-Telegram Super Team roster as well as district offensive player of the
year. Shayna Jackson picked up first team all-district accolades and Brown was on the second team for a club that
expects to make a long playoff run again in Region 1.
ARLINGTON SEGUIN COUGARS-Coach: Courtney Phillips
(172-67). 2010-11: 24-14/11-3.
NAMES: 6-0 Sr. Paige Criss; 5-9 Jr. Katrina Thompkins; 5-9
Jr. Dwanisha Tate; 5-9 Sr. Toriana Goods; 5-5 Soph. Aundra
Stovall; 5-7 Jr. Tiauna Jefferson.
GAME: Seguin advanced to the regional quarterfinals
against Hewitt Midway. This is an experienced team that
is determined to work hard and play aggressive. Stovall
was newcomer of the year while Good notched first team
all-district honors. Tate chipped in with second team recognition.
GRANBURY PIRATES-Coach: Leta Andrews (1,346-316).
2010-11: 18-17/9-5.
NAMES: 6-3 Jr. Lilley VanderZee; Sr. Maddie Cox.
GAME: Granbury advanced to bi-district against Hewitt
Midway as Coach Andrews kept adding to her nation’s best
winning total. Look for second team all-district phenoms
VanderZee and Cox to help add to the win total as well as
the post-season streak.
CROWLEY EAGLES--Coach: Rhonda Jackson. 2010-11: 1912/10-4.
NAMES: Jr. Neshia Moore.
GAME: Crowley advanced to bi-district against Stephenville. Watch for first team all-district Moore, the only sophomore named to the team, to lead the attack.
CLEBURNE YELLOWJACKETS--Coach: Jamie Callahan. 201011: 12-20/1-13.
NAMES: 5-9 Sr. Bailey Hafford, 3.7 ppg., 4.1 rpg.; Soph. Bria
McCullough, 10 ppg., 1.2 apg.; Sr. Megan Suess, 4.4 ppg.,
2.9 rpg.; Soph. Courtney Jeffcoat, 5.7 ppg.., 1.4 apg.; Soph.
Avery Hough, 2 ppg., 2.5 rpg.; Lacy Stinebaugh; Hillary King.
GAME: After a rebuilding year, Cleburne is poised and set
to compete with four returning starters and 10 returning lettermen. The Lady Jackets’ leading scorer was McCullough, who averaged 10 as a freshman. She, Stinebaugh
and Jeffcoat look to lead the scoring attack while King and
Hafford will continue to offer the defensive pressure.
BURLESON ELKS-Coach: Rusty East (69-58). 2010-11: 1615/5-9.
NAMES: 6-1 Jr. Morgan Landers, 8 ppg., 7 rpg., 2 bpg.; 5-8
Sr. Yeisha Malone, 5 ppg., 5 rpg.; 6-0 Fr. Mackenzie Hailey;
5-3 Fr. Lindsey Bryan; 5-4 Sr. Bridgette Fierro, 4 ppg., 3 apg.
GAME: The Lady Elks will return with some experience
after a season of youth and struggle. Key to success will
be largely dependent on second team all-district Morgan
Landers. Three talented freshmen will play major roles in
Hailey, Bryan and Madison Landers. Size will be abundant
with five players at six feet or better. A lack of guards will be
a challenge with Fierro being the only guard.
EVERMAN BULLDOGS--Coach: Steve Beck. 2010-11: 1215/4-10.
NAMES: Sr. Sheniqua Allen.
GAME: Everman missed the playoffs after going the previous year but returns a top-flight talent in second team
all-district Allen.
JOSHUA OWLS--Coach: Jim Murphy (513-227). 2010-11:
11-21/2-12.
NAMES: 5-6 Jr. Siera Elkins.
GAME: Joshua will battle hard but will miss graduated alldistrict performer Haley Peveto.
DISTRICT 8-4A
STEPHENVILLE HONEYBEES--Coach: Alan Thorpe (357231). 2010-11: 22-13/8-2.
NAMES: 5-2 Jr. Meagan Parson; 5-6 Jr. Sheridan Stokes, 8.5
ppg., 3.2 rpg., 2.4 apg.; 5-9 Jr. Dani Huckabee.
GAME: Stephenville advanced to the regional quarterfinals
against Mansfield Summit. Stokes was outstanding on the
way to district newcomer of the year honors as well as
second team all-Big Country recognition. Help comes from
second team all-district Huckabee.
KILLEEN KANGAROOS-Coach: Latisha Williams. 2010-11:
20-12/7-3.
NAMES: 6-1 Jr. Jasmine Goodwine, 14.1 ppg., 8 rpg.; 5-9 Sr.
Imari Simpson, 12.1 ppg., 7 rpg.; 5-8 Soph. Angela Delaney,
8 ppg., 3 apg.
GAME: Killeen advanced to bi-district against Arlington
Seguin. All five starters and most of the team is back with
plenty of varsity experience. Lady Roos will be very strong
in the post position and the guards are working hard in the
off-season to be ready for the year. Goodwine and Simpson
were first team all-district while Goodwine was also Killeen
Daily Herald all-area first team.
HEWITT MIDWAY PANTHERS-Coach: Todd Monsey. 201011: 23-10/9-1.
NAMES: 5-10 Sr. Andria Farley; 5-7 Sr. Caroline Palmer; 5-8
Jr. Jazzmin Scott; 5-6 Jr. Mercedes McCutchen; 5-7 Sr. Kandace Byrd; 5-9 Jr. Mikeal Wilder; 5-11 Jr. Shelby Stidham;
5-5 Sr. Morghan Jones; 5-8 Sr. Bria Minor; 5-11 Sr. Andria
Farley; 5-5 Jr. Paulina Reece.
GAME: Midway advanced to the regional semifinals against
Plainview. Team will need to replace graduated district
MVP Dianna Jones and a host of other departing talent and
will turn to second team all-district Byrd to lead the way
with help from honorable mention Farley.
WACO LIONS-Coach: Ross Barber. 2010-11: 14-18/4-6.
NAMES: 6-1 Sr. Jade Carroll; 5-7 Sr. Paige Walker; 5-4 Jr.
Armoni Pittman.
GAME: Waco advanced to bi-district against Mansfield
Summit. Expect second team all-district picks Carroll and
Walker to show senior leadership and lead the club.
SAN ANGELO LAKE VIEW CHIEFS-Coach: Sharon Beam.
2010-11: 9-19/2-8.
NAMES: Sr. Maria Rios; Sr. Lauren Asebedo; Soph. Celeste
Silva; Sr. Allyson Frost; Jr. Amber Dubois; Soph. Shayna
Pittman; Sr. C-Anne Bendanillo; Jr. Katie Perez; Sr. Kristina
Mossman; Jr. Macy Green.
GAME: Lake View graduated only two seniors from last
year’s roster and welcomes back second team all-district
picks Bendanillo and Dubois along with honorable mention
Frost and Perez.
WACO UNIVERSITY TROJANS-Coach: Trey Lloyd. 2010-11:
3-26/0-10.
NAMES: 5-4 Jr. Key’ashia Maladdie; 5-10 Sr. Tamira Langston; 5-8 Jr. Ashley Nichols; 5-9 Jr. Da’Netra Pollard; 6-1 Sr.
Shalonda Moore; 5-4 Sr. Shantavia Williams; 5-4 Sr. Breanna Wiley; 5-10 Soph. Kayla Ewing; 5-4 Sr. Taylor Ewing; 5-6
Sr. Drew’cilla Rivers; 5-8 Sr. Christen Mayes.
GAME: Meladdie was making merry melodies on the way
to first team all-district honors. Moore was on the second
team and Pollard and Langston were named honorable
mention.
DISTRICT 9-4A
FRISCO WAKELAND WOLVERINES—Coach: Darilyn Krempin. 2010-11: 37-3/14-0.
NAMES: 5-6 Jr. Kindell Texada; 5-6 Sr. Faith Hunt; 5-9 Soph.
Alana Aguirre; 5-10 Sr. Danielle Westerfield; 5-7 Sr. Alyssa
Brown; 5-10 Sr. Darian Dunn; 5-10 Sr. Bria Platenburg.
GAME: Wakeland advanced to the regional semifinals
against West Mesquite but will need to replace splendid
graduated district MVP Haley Texada. Aguirre is a young
leader after being named newcomer of the year. Other talents to watch include first team all-district Kindell Texada
and Hunt, second teamer Westerfield and honorable mention Platenburg.
FRISCO LIBERTY REDHAWKS—Coach: Mari Mooneyham
Harrison. 2010-11: 26-7/12-2.
NAMES: 5-9 Sr. Krystal Curry; 5-7 Jr. Andrea Mapua; 5-8 Sr.
Shelbi Young; 6-0 Jr. Sara Vincent; 5-8 Sr. Tori Flemming; 5-8
Sr. Chelsey Anthony; 5-8 Jr. Bea Attura; 5-9 Sr. Branay Hicks;
Soph. Bria Frierson.
GAME: Liberty advanced to the area round against Dallas
Lincoln. Mapua was a first team all-district selection while
Hicks, Frierson and Curry all placed on the second team
and Flemming and Young were honorable mention.
FRISCO CENTENNIAL TITANS--Coach: Wesley Charles (316230). 2010-11: 16-19/7-7.
NAMES: 5-5 Sr. Liz Washington; 5-9 Sr. Meghan Wilson;
5-10 Jr. Dian Lewis; Jr. Saige Gibbs; Jr. Makalee Klendshoj;
Soph. Mary Robbins.
GAME: Centennial advanced to bi-district against McKinney, one year after going 2-12 in district. Gibbs gathered
newcomer of the year and first team all-district honors
while Lewis was second team all-district and Washington,
Wilson, Klendshoj and Robbins were honorable mention.
CARROLLTON NEWMAN SMITH TROJANS-Coach: Julie
Lowrey. 2010-11: 19-14/7-7.
NAMES: 6-0 Sr. Cassandra Florence; 5-6 Jr. Faith Rolen; 5-9
Jr. Toni Iroko; 5-9 Soph. Alexis Nezianya.
GAME: Newman Smith advanced to bi-district against
Rockwall. Team will be young and inexperienced but athletic and quick and should be strong defensively. Florence
was first team all-district while Rolen was second team and
Iroko was honorable mention.
CARROLLTON CREEKVIEW MUSTANGS-Coach: Gail C. Martin (46-65). 2010-11: 9-20/6-8.
NAMES: 5-0 Sr. Brianna Mayorga; 5-10 Jr. Isabel Meijering;
5-10 Jr. Brianna Shavers; 6-2 Jr. Brittany Adams.
GAME: Creekview comes off a year with a young and inexperienced team that overcame plenty of adversity. Team
has grown in many areas and the girls will be more familiar
with each other and dealing with chemistry. Meijering was
selected honorable mention all-district.
FRISCO RACCOONS-Coach: Rosie Llanas Ortiz. 2010-11:
13-20/7-7.
NAMES: 5-4 Sr. Ashley Garcia; 5-9 Sr. Kelcie Wallace; 5-6 Sr.
Jere Jones; 5-9 Soph. Caitlin Cantrell; 5-11 Sr. Sara Olbeter;
5-9 Sr. Bianca Johnson; 5-11 Sr. Sara Etherington.
GAME: Frisco missed the playoffs after advancing to the
regional quarterfinals the previous year. Team graduated
only three seniors and is well poised for climbing back up
the district ladder.
CARROLLTON R.L. TURNER LIONS--Coach: Kristen Stowe.
2010-11: 8-22/1-13.
NAMES: 5-6 Sr. RosaLinda Melgoza; 5-4 Sr. Rebekah Carrera; 5-6 Sr. Ashley Munoz; 5-6 Jr. Johneicia Pipkin; 5-9 Sr.
Keri Self.
GAME: Turner returns several starters and some underclassmen who have the potential to be a big help in the
upcoming season. Melgoza was named to the second team
all-district roster while Carrera was honorable mention.
FRISCO HERITAGE COYOTES—Coach: Amy Justice. 201011: 6-22/2-12.
GAME: Heritage had a good first year and expects more
success in the program’s second season.
DISTRICT 10-4A
ROCKWALL YELLOWJACKETS-Coach: Jill McDill (321-79).
2010-11: 30-7/13-1.
NAMES: 6-1 Sr. Alyssa Lang, 16 ppg., 11 rpg.; 5-6 Sr. Kayla
Smith, 7 ppg., 2 apg.; 5-5 Jr. Morghen Day, 4.3 apg.; 5-5 Jr.
Hannah Hughes, 14.1 ppg., 2.8 spg.; 5-9 Sr. Paige Turner,
7.2 ppg., 5.6 rpg.
GAME: Rockwall advanced to the regional quarterfinals
against Dallas Lincoln. Team returns all five starters and
eight letter winners to a traditionally powerful team. JV
went 25-1 and undefeated in district. Lang was district co-
MVP, all-state TABC
and TGCA and
will be a four-year
starter.
Hughes
was newcomer of
the year and TABC
all-region,
while
Turner and Smith
Iris Gonzales
Alicia Pena
were first team Dallas Adamson
Dallas Adamson
all-district and Day
MCKINNEY NORTH BULLDOGS-Coach: Michael Oldham
(113-89). 2010-11: 19-12/10-4.
NAMES: 5-10 Jr. Alexis Mason, 12.5 ppg., 3.5 rpg., 1.6 apg.,
3.2 spg.; 6-0 Jr. Mawi Berkhadley, 1.9 ppg., 1.3 rpg.; 6-0
Soph. Amy Kleynhans; 5-2 Soph. KorKor Ollennu; 5-5 Soph.
Danielle Coleman, 2.9 ppg., 1 apg., 1.5 spg.
GAME: McKinney North advanced to bi-district against
Frisco Liberty but must replace graduated district MVP
Aundrea Gamble. Coach Oldham is a veteran and returns
to the bench of a team that while young will have a good
deal of experience with three starters returning in first
team all-district Mason, Berkhadley and Coleman. Mason
rates as one of the best in the state.
MCKINNEY LIONS--Coach: Debbie Harris. 2010-11: 2411/11-3.
NAMES: 5-8 Sr. Breana Smalls; 5-8 Jr. Alexa Lund; 5-6 Soph.
Payton Brenham; 5-7 Soph. Mariah Mitchell; 5-6 Sr. Brianna
Blackburn; 5-8 Soph. Jazmin Nelson; 5-7 Jr. Nicole Quincy.
GAME: McKinney advanced to the regional quarterfinals
against Frisco Wakeland. Smalls was big in a first team
all-district campaign while Mitchell placed on the second
team as a freshman.
WYLIE PIRATES-Coach: Deidra Rucker. 2010-11: 18-14/9-5.
NAMES: 5-9 Jr. Colby Davis; 5-7 Sr. Makaila Jordan; 5-8 Sr.
Sydnie Whitworth; 5-6 Soph. Kennedi Foreman; 5-6 Sr.
Jasmine Finch; 5-5 Sr. Jocelyn Finch; 5-11 Jr. Meunshae
Stewart.
GAME: Wylie advanced to bi-district against Frisco Wakeland. Davis and Whitworth are a pair of returning first team
all-district talents while Jordan placed on the second team.
DALLAS HIGHLAND PARK SCOTS-Coach: Amy Matlock.
2010-11: 13-15/6-8.
NAMES: 5-6 Sr. Sydney McDaniel; 5-7 Sr. Amanda Goodwin;
6-0 Sr. Libby Ethington; 5-7 Jr. Kaitlyn Read; 5-6 Sr. Savannah Smartt; 5-8 Sr. Savanna Taylor; 5-7 Jr. Haylee AnigianRios; 5-10 Soph. Alex Reynolds; 5-8 Jr. Courtney Klingaman.
GAME: Highland Park missed the playoffs after going the
previous year. Read was named first team all-district while
McDaniel was on the second team.
ROCKWALL-HEATH HAWKS--Coach: Devin Gabbard. 201011: 10-20/4-10.
NAMES: 6-1 Jr. Willette Rankin, 3 ppg., 3.2 rpg., 2 bpg.; 5-6
Jr. Jordan Mitchell, 6 ppg., 1 apg., 2.5 spg.; 5-9 Sr. Brianna
Richardson, 6 ppg., 3.8 rpg., 1.5 spg.
GAME: Heath will be very young with five or six underclassmen but a much improved fundamental team. Strength
will be defense (held teams to just over 40 a game) but
the club must find a way to score. Richardson was second
team all-district.
RICHARDSON PEARCE MUSTANGS-Coach: Shelley Davis.
2010-11: 5-26/2-12.
NAMES: 5-5 Sr. Cara Tolmas; 5-10 Sr. Hannah Smith; 5-7 Sr.
Paige Tuttle; 5-7 Jr. Audrey Silver; 5-10 Soph. Chandler Henke; 5-8 Jr. Elizabeth Bach; Jr. Catherine Fabri; 5-7 Sr. Jenna
Jones; Sr. Lakiethia Kent.
GAME: Tolmas will be the focal point for Pearce following a
second team all-district season.
WYLIE EAST RAIDERS—Coach: Jill Reynolds. 2010-11:
6-25/1-13.
NAMES: 5-3 Sr. Brianna Souddress; 5-6 Sr. Lucy Williams;
5-2 Sr. Erica Roman; 5-7 Sr. Brittany Higgins; 5-6 Sr. Maya
Minter; 5-9 Sr. Christian Davidson; 5-4 Soph. Nadja Jones;
5-11 Soph. Emily Hartegan; 5-10 Soph. Jordan Roper.
GAME: Wylie East was competitive in its first varsity season. Hartegan excelled and was the only freshman named
first team all-district. Williams chipped in with second team
recognition.
DISTRICT 11-4A
DALLAS CARTER COWBOYS--Coach: Cynthia Calahan.
2010-11: 22-6/14-0.
NAMES: 5-6 Jr. Khianta Moore; 5-6 Sr. Cedrecia Monk; 5-4
Sr. Alexis Hall; 5-2 Jr. AyannaFerguson; 5-7 Sr. Alexis Mason;
5-9 Sr. Jasmia Beasley.
4A
Kawanaka Wallace
North Dallas
Keyarria Williams
North Dallas
Melanie Wiley
North Dallas
GAME: Carter advanced to the area round against McKinney. Team graduated district MVP Alicia Hall as well as four
other all-district talents. Strong numbers still return for a
team that is considered the league favorite.
DALLAS KIMBALL KNIGHTS-Coach: Patsy Haley. 2010-11:
16-14/10-4.
NAMES: 6-3 Sr. A’lexsis Ford; 6-0 Soph. Adreinne Drake; 5-4
Soph. Leondria Batts; 5-5 Sr. Kierra White; 5-7 Soph. Dajae
Carter; 5-6 Sr. Kendall Brookins.
GAME: Kimball advanced to the area round against Frisco
Wakeland and despite graduating all-district Ish’Chet Barrett should have enough to again be a contender in the
district.
DALLAS SOUTH OAK CLIFF GOLDEN BEARS-Coach: Camellia Bowen. 2010-11: 18-12/12-2.
NAMES: 5-5 Sr. Denise Washington; 5-5 Jr. Jazmyne Walker;
5-4 Jr. Tervarayia Shaw; Sr. Samantha Owens; Sr. Shermaine
Sowells.
GAME: South Oak Cliff advanced to the area round against
Rockwall. Washington and Shaw were named first team alldistrict and should have the Lady Bears in the thick of the
playoff chase.
SEAGOVILLE DRAGONS-Coach: Melvin Reynolds. 2010-11:
11-19/7-7.
NAMES: 5-3 Sr. D’Latra Anderson; 5-3 Soph. Anedra Morrow; 5-0 Jr. Olivia White; 5-2 Jr. Princess McGlothon; 5-3 Sr.
Nnaquisha Kelley; 4-10 Soph. Kiana Hubbard; 5-8 Sr. Briauna Jackson; 5-8 Jr. Jordan Willmon; 5-4 Jr. Carrie Dennie.
GAME: Seagoville advanced to bi-district against Dallas Lincoln. White was outstanding and recognized as the newcomer of the year.
DALLAS ADAMSON LEOPARDS--Coach: Keith Smith. 201011: 10-11/6-8.
NAMES: 5-5 Sr. Iris Gonzalez, 10 ppg., 6 rpg.; 5-4 Jr. Alicia
Pena, 14 ppg., 3 apg.; 5-4 Sr. Marianella Bonilla, 4 ppg.; 5-6
Sr. Monica Martinez, 3 ppg., 4 rpg.
GAME: Lady Leopards will be competitive and feisty. Team
will be trying hard to make a push for a playoff spot. Pena
was selected first team all-district.
NORTH DALLAS BULLDOGS-Coach: Angela Poe. 2010-11:
7-15/4-10.
NAMES: 5-4 Jr. Jessica Franco; 5-6 Jr. Kawanaka Wallace;
5-6 Jr. Keyarria Williams; 6-0 Sr. Melanie Wiley; Sr. Johnneisha Bonner.
GAME: North Dallas expects to be competitive and a playoff challenger behind first team all-district Williams.
DALLAS PINKSTON VIKINGS-Coach: Terry Normore. 201011: 4-17/3-11.
NAMES: Sr. Rose Arana.
GAME: Pinkston will compete but will need to replace graduated all-district star Shemeka Drennon.
DALLAS MOLINA JAGUARS-Coach: Alisha Cole. 2010-11:
2-18/0-14.
NAMES: Sr. Hilarie Molina; Sr. Connie Rios; Sr. Mario Rios;
Jr. Anabel Villegas; Jr. Nancy Lozano; Sr. Cassandra Medina.
GAME: Molina has struggled through back-to-back winless
district campaigns.
DISTRICT 12-4A
DALLAS LINCOLN TIGERS-Coach: Michael Ensley. 2010-11:
29-5/12-0.
NAMES: 5-9 Jr. BreAnna Hayden, 14.4 ppg., 6.5 rpg., 4.5
apg.; 5-7 Jr. Jade Colbert; 5-9 Sr. Camesha Turner, 12.9 ppg.;
5-10 Soph. Alisha Washington, 10.4 ppg.; 5-6 Jr. Kelsey Criner; 5-9 Sr. Ri’Kell McWright.
GAME: Lincoln found a familiar destination in early March
when the team advanced to Austin and a state semifinal
pairing against Austin LBJ. District MVP Turner is back along
with an incredible pipeline of talent including district offensive MVP Hayden, newcomer of the year Washington
and first team all-district selections Colbert, McWright and
Criner. This team has the makings of its predecessors and is
a strong contender to return to Austin.
DALLAS BRYAN ADAMS COUGARS-Coach: Jeff Nowakowski
(232-140). 2010-11: 19-9/9-3.
NAMES: 5-9 Sr. Tymple Freeney; 5-10 Sr. Kaneshia McCormick; 5-8 Sr. Ericka Hobson; 5-5 Jr. Quinece Perkins; 5-6 Sr.
Scooter Smith; 5-9 Sr. Princess Crawford.
GAME: Bryan Adams advanced to bi-district against Dallas Kimball. Watch for defensive MVP McCormick and first
team all-district Freeny to lead another charge into the
post-season.
DALLAS WOODROW WILSON WILDCATS-Coach: Tony Bustos. 2010-11: 16-12/8-4.
NAMES: 5-4 Jr. Ashley Pride; 5-6 Sr. Andrea Castillo; 5-5
Soph. Alycia Louallen; 5-6 Soph. Kristina Robinson; 5-0 Jr.
Jasmine Romero; 5-4 Sr. Maria Venegas; 5-10 Soph. Jasmine Cooper; 5-8 Sr. Essence Warner.
GAME: Woodrow Wilson advanced to bi-district against
Dallas South Oak Cliff and will field a team that should
again compete behind first team all-district Pride and Cooper.
DALLAS CONRAD CHARGERS—Coach: Tia Jordan. 2010-11:
16-10/7-5.
NAMES: 5-6 Sr. Breonna Johnson; 5-4 Jr. Kassidy Evans; 5-8
Sr. Janet Akorikin; 5-10 Sr. Christine Lado; 5-10 Sr. Unteriea
Batieste.
GAME: Conrad advanced to bi-district against Dallas Carter
and welcomes first team all-district mates Johnson and Evans back to the fold.
DALLAS HILLCREST PANTHERS-Coach: Rachelle Leonard
(50-32). 2010-11: 6-18/4-8.
NAMES: 5-2 Sr. Kim Catalan; 5-3 Sr. Veronica Crabtree; 5-9
Jr. Kezia Gold; 5-9 Sr. Ashley Jenkins; 5-9 Jr. Sha Willis; 5-7
Soph. Katherine Washington.
GAME: Hillcrest missed the playoffs after advancing the
previous year.
DALLAS SPRUCE TIMBERWOLVES—Coach: Ed Lee. 201011: 2-16/2-10.
GAME: Spruce picked up a couple of wins in the school’s
first year back following the school’s academic ineligibility
that shut the program down for two years.
DALLAS THOMAS JEFFERSON PATRIOTS--Coach: Raquel
Spurlock. 2010-11: 1-14/0-12.
GAME: Thomas Jefferson has been struggling as evidenced
by back-to-back winless district records.
DISTRICT 13-4A
SHERMAN BEARCATS--Coach: Monticee Williams. 201011: 21-9/11-1.
NAMES: 5-9 Sr. Jada Bennett, 12 ppg., 6 rpg., 2 spg.; Sr.
Ashley Crockett; Jr. Jayzhia Softly; Jr. Sa’Liesha Hunter; Sr.
Tayler Whittington.
GAME: Sherman advanced to the area round against Lancaster in Coach Williams’ return to leading the team after
a four-year absence. Softly played loudly on the way to
all-Texomaland newcomer of the year honors and first
team all-district. Bennett placed on the first team and was
district offensive player of the year. Hunter and Crockett
grabbed second team honors while Whittington was honorable mention.
ROYSE CITY BULLDOGS-Coach: Dallas Bookout. 2010-11:
20-13/8-4.
NAMES: 5-4 Sr. Tayler Young, 18.3 ppg., 4.3 spg.; 5-6 Jr. Sydnie Erbe, 10.2 ppg., 2.4 spg.; 5-7 Jr. Krystal Pickron, 12.4
ppg., 5.4 rpg.; 5-4 Sr. Nina Gaines, 8.3 ppg., 3.4 apg., 3.6
spg.
GAME: Royse City advanced to bi-district against Marshall
and will again field a stout club behind a duo of first team
all-district talents in Erbe and Pickron. Help comes from
second teamer Gaines. Young returns after an ACL tear.
SULPHUR SPRINGS WILDCATS-Coach: Jeff Chapman. 201011: 16-14/9-3.
NAMES: 6-1 Sr. Reagan Humphrey; 6-1 Soph. Destiny
Wade; Sr. Miya Debase; Sr. Marissa Walter.
GAME: Sulphur Springs advanced to the area round against
Bryan Rudder, capping a huge turnaround from a 4-23 season. District MVP Humphrey returns and will lead a team
continuing its recent rise. Help comes from newcomer of
the year Wade and honorable mention picks Debase and
Walter.
TEXARKANA TEXAS HIGH TIGERS-Coach: Vince Minter.
2010-11: 12-18/5-7.
NAMES: Sr. Takia Nelson; Soph. Angel Crump; 5-7 Sr. Khadijah Epps, 7 ppg.; 6-1 Sr. Briana Murphy; 5-8 Sr. Montira Aldridge; Sr. Tierra Cooper; Sr. Kaitlyn Bell.
GAME: Texas High will call on first team all-district Nelson,
second teamers Aldridge and Cooper and honorable mention all-district Bell.
MOUNT PLEASANT TIGERS-Coach: Giff Durham. 2010-11:
20-12/7-5.
NAMES: Jr. Angelita Green; Jr. Summer Nixon.
GAME: Mount Pleasant advanced to bi-district against
Jacksonville for the second consecutive season. Watch
for second team all-district Green and honorable mention
Nixon to lead the club.
GREENVILLE LIONS-Coach: Lesa Darst. 2010-11: 8-21/2-10.
NAMES: Jr. Maddie Crabtree; Jr. Mackenzie Cooper; Sr. Aubrey Tucker; Jr. Arian Alford.
GAME: Greenville missed the playoffs after going the previous year. Cooper was a first team all-district talent as a
sophomore and is joined by second teamer Tucker and
honorable mention Alford.
DENISON YELLOWJACKETS-Coach: Marty Nichols. 201011: 4-28/0-12.
NAMES: Sr. Icis Finley; Sr. LaMonica Finley; Jr. Mariaha
Scally; Soph. Jasmine Ballard; Sr. Josi Ridenour; Jr. Jordan
Nation.
GAME: Denison will be an improved club behind honorable
mention all-Texomaland and first team all-district Finley.
The supporting cast includes honorable mention appointees Scally and Nation.
DISTRICT 14-4A
JACKSONVILLE INDIANS-Coach: Allan Pope. 2010-11: 2712/13-1.
NAMES: 6-1 Sr. Amber Hawkins; 5-8 Sr. Taylor Hall; 5-4 Jr.
Sametria Baker; 5-9 Jr. Chancii Scott; 5-7 Jr. Keevie Mathis;
Soph. Jasmine Parson.
GAME: Jacksonville advanced to the regional semifinals
against Dallas Lincoln. Hawkins will lead a team that again
should be at the head of the district class following a second team all-East Texas and district defensive MVP season.
Parson and Scott were added on the honorable mention list
and were also first team all-district.
TYLER JOHN TYLER LIONS--Coach: Mike Smith (328-115)
2010-11: 20-14/9-5.
NAMES: 6-1 Sr. LaTifah Rainey, 15.4 ppg., 18.8 rpg.; 5-3 Jr.
Tiaka Lee; 5-6 Jr. Quanishia Johnson; 5-9 Sr. Darnicia Jasper.
GAME: John Tyler advanced to bi-district against Sherman.
This team will be very fast, quick and aggressive and boasts
height inside with first team all-district Rainey and quickness outside. This should be an improved year with the
first year of transition to Coach Smith behind the team. An
uptempo game will benefit the team’s style. Lee returns as
district offensive MVP while Johnson was second team alldistrict.
HALLSVILLE BOBCATS-Coach: John Thompson. 2010-11:
17-15/10-4.
NAMES: 5-9 Sr. Kaci Jackson; 5-6 Sr. Alexandria Samples;
6-1 Sr. Darby Graff, 10 rpg.; 5-5 Jr. Abbie Reeder; 5-5 Jr. Nathalia Lomax.
GAME: Hallsville advanced to bi-district against Sulphur
Springs. Team returns all five starters from a third-place
district finish. Strengths include size, speed and experience. Samples, Reeder and Graff were all honorable mention all-East Texas. Reeder was also district newcomer of
the year while Graff and Samples were first team all-district. Jackson placed on the second team and Lomax was
honorable mention.
NACOGDOCHES DRAGONS-Coach: Deatrick Stigall. 201011: 12-15/7-7.
NAMES: 6-0 Jr. Charity Page; 5-7 Sr. Ty’Kejah Hall; 5-8 Sr.
Ja’Nessa Gaddis; 5-6 Jr. Cheliya Lathan; 5-5 Jr. Alex Mayfield; 5-5 Soph. Christie Whitaker; 5-5 Soph. Emauzja Johnson.
GAME: The Lady Dragons were an exceptionally young
team last year with just one senior on the roster. First team
all-district Page and second team all-district Johnson also
notched honorable mention all-East Texas recognition.
MARSHALL MAVERICKS-Deborah Robinson. 2010-11: 2010/11-3.
NAMES: 5-6 Sr. Leosha Lovely; 5-10 Sr. Raquel Hiner; 5-9
Soph. A’Breanna Brewer.
GAME: Marshall advanced to the area round against West
Mesquite. Team returns seven seniors but they are not seasoned. All but two played on the varsity and were not starters. With the loss of seven graduated seniors, this looms
as a rebuilding year but one that does include honorable
mention all-East Texas and second team all-district Lovely.
WHITEHOUSE WILDCATS-Coach: Rosalyn Tindel. 2010-11:
4-22/1-13.
NAMES: 5-7 Sr. Tayler Burkett, 9 ppg., 3 rpg., 2 apg.; 5-4 Sr.
Kenslie Dews; 5-0 Soph. Morgan Downs.
GAME: Whitehouse will be young but much more talented
than last year. Kids have been working hard in the off-season to improve on last year’s record.
LONGVIEW PINE TREE PIRATES-Coach: Robin Herber.
2010-11: 11-20/4-10.
NAMES: Jr. Abby Mitchell.
GAME: Watch for honorable mention all-East Texas and
second team all-district Mitchell to continue her rapid improvement.
KILGORE BULLDOGS--Coach: Davia’ Garrett. 2010-11:
2-21/1-13.
GAME: Kilgore had a difficult season but is buoyed by the
success of a district-winning junior varsity.
DISTRICT 15-4A
WEST MESQUITE WRANGLERS-Coach: Darrin Samuels
(151-76). 2010-11: 26-9/14-2.
NAMES: 6-0 Jr. Claudia Price; 5-4 Sr. Sha’georgia Williams,
14 ppg., 8 apg., 4 spg.; 5-8 Sr. Kierra Davis, 12 ppg., 9 rpg., 4
spg.; 5-8 Sr. Jasmine Dumas, 10 ppg., 5 apg., 3 spg.; 6-0 Sr.
Lasonja Henry; 6-0 Tashara Rogers; Brianna Williams.
GAME: West Mesquite advanced to the regional final
against Dallas Lincoln, the school’s best-ever finish. Team
returns seven lettermen and five players who received
all-district honors. Optimism is there due to the return of
nationally ranked prospect Price, who missed all of last season due to injury. Williams led the area in assists and is the
reigning district MVP and leads a talented trio of guards
which includes first team all-district selections Davis and
Dumas. Honorable mention all-district Henry and Rogers
should offer an inside presence with Brianna Williams offering depth at guard.
LANCASTER TIGERS-Coach: Maurice Dorsey. 2010-11: 257/12-4.
NAMES: 6-2 Sr. Jimelilah Price; 5-6 Sr. Jakevia Johnson;
5-5 Sr. Lauren Thomas; 6-0 Sr. InChantrice Johnson; 5-7 Sr.
Khadija Harris; 5-6 Sr. Marquia Goffin.
GAME: Lancaster advanced to the regional quarterfinals
against district rival West Mesquite. Price returns after a
first team all-district season while Johnson was on the second team.
RED OAK HAWKS--Coach: Melissa Fullmer. 2010-11: 1815/11-5.
NAMES: 5-6 Jr. Diamond Lockhart, 14.6 ppg., 2.1 apg.;
5-3 Jr. Taylor McCullough; 5-5 Jr. Dori Richard; 5-7 Jr. Katie
Boyce; 5-8 Jr. Bailey Hebert; 5-8 Soph. Shelby Dixon.
GAME: Red Oak advanced to bi-district against Bryan Rudder and will again be one of the league’s best programs.
Lockhart was sophomore of the year while Dixon captured
sixth man MVP recognition. McCullough added second
team honors while Richard was honorable mention.
MESQUITE POTEET PIRATES--Coach: Rick Westfall. 201011: 26-8/14-2.
NAMES: 5-5 Sr. Tiffany Bryson; 5-5 Sr. Megan Doe; 5-6 Sr.
Kiera Waters; 5-8 Sr. Mozali Lopez.
GAME: Poteet advanced to the area round against Jacksonville and should once again be one of the teams in the playoff chase. Waters was named district newcomer of the year
and will have help from first team all-district Doe.
WAXAHACHIE INDIANS-Coach: Lesli Priebe. 2010-11: 1317/7-9.
NAMES: Jr. JaMayia Perez.
GAME: Waxahachie missed the playoffs after reaching the
regional semifinals the previous two years. Look for Perez
to be the team leader following a second team all-district
campaign.
ENNIS LIONS--Coach: David Kilpatrick (105-89). 2010-11:
8-25/2-14.
NAMES: 5-5 Jr. Jessica Leaks, 6 ppg., 4 rpg.; 5-5 Soph. Jada
Cox, 5 ppg., 3 apg.; 5-6 Jr. Aliyah Richard, 6 ppg., 2 spg.;
5-6 Sr. Tori Lenz, 3 ppg.; 5-9 Soph. Maricela Ibarra, 2 ppg.,
3 rpg.
GAME: Ennis will be very young, but many of the team’s
freshmen and sophomores got valuable varsity experience
last season and will be major contributors. Quickness and
overall athletic ability will allow the team to be more aggressive and create an uptempo, high energy style of play.
Leaks was second team all-district.
TERRELL TIGERS--Coach: Mike Halac. 2010-11: 15-11/8-8.
NAMES: 6-2 Sr. Christi Holt; 5-6 Jr. Amber Brown; 5-5 Jr.
Tiara White; 5-7 Soph. Shanda Simpson; 5-9 Sr. Lauren Randolph; 5-6 Jr. Cortney Hubbard.
GAME: Terrell will expect plenty out of first team all-district
White and honorable mention Hubbard.
CORSICANA TIGERS-Coach: Arthur Prevost. 2010-11:
6-20/0-16.
4A
Courtney Brown
RR Cedar Ridge
Destiny Martinez
RR Cedar Ridge
Melina Merritt
RR Cedar Ridge
NAMES: 6-2 Jr. Rebecca Bentz; 5-10 Jr.
Moriah Farmer; 5-7 Jr. Tamera White;
5-1 Soph. Calae Wilson; 5-7 Sr. Cheyenne Pease; 5-8 Sr. Octavia Williams; 5-8
Sr. Kasey Jessie; 5-8 Soph. Ariel Bartee.
GAME: Corsicana graduated only two
seniors off the roster and returns a
Amani Patterson
young but now more experienced team.
RR Cedar Ridge
Key players include honorable mention
all-district picks Bentz and Farmer.
FORNEY JACKRABBITS-Coach: Meghan Hyde. 2010-11:
7-22/4-12.
NAMES: 5-5 Sr. Karissa Spring; 5-6 Sr. Karah Cosper; 5-6
Sr. Ashley Carter; 5-7 Sr. Morgan Leighton; 5-8 Jr. Jasmine
Weaver.
GAME: Forney should expect improvement behind honorable mention all-district Spring.
DISTRICT 16-4A
BRYAN RUDDER RANGERS—Coach: Michael Stenseth
(454-278). 2010-11: 29-7/12-0.
NAMES: 5-6 Sr. Lamaria Cole, 14.4 ppg.; 5-11 Sr. Marche
Amerson, 17 ppg.; 5-3 Sr. AlyciaAyers; 5-5 Jr. Jalicia Dunn;
5-11 Jr. Shaquicia Johnson; 5-11 Jr. Ty McGee; 5-9 Sr. Fatima
Adams, 13 ppg.; Jr. Alexus Freeman; Jr. Tae Lattimore.
GAME: Rudder advanced to the regional quarterfinals
against Jacksonville, making the move up from Class 3A an
unqualified success. This year should be even better with
the return of district MVP Cole and first team all-district
talents Amerson and Adams.
PFLUGERVILLE CONNALLY COUGARS-Coach: Laura Zouzalik. 2010-11: 18-17/6-6.
NAMES: 5-10 Sr. Autumn Shead, 7.4 ppg., 6 rpg.; 5-9 Jr. Kara
Babola, 10.1 ppg., 4 rpg.; 5-10 Sr. Xaveria Tucker, 6 ppg., 4
rpg.; 5-8 Sr. Mariah Wells, 7.5 ppg., 4 rpg.
GAME: Connally advanced to bi-district against West Mesquite. Four starters return to lead another playoff charge.
Team should be strong in the post and perimeter area and
experience will play a big part in any success. Shead and
Babola were second team all-district.
PFLUGERVILLE HENDRICKSON HAWKS-Coach: Tera Hollywood. 2010-11: 21-16/7-5.
NAMES: Soph. Ti’Aira Pitts; 5-8 Sr. Jazmin Griffin; 4-11 Sr.
Brooke Bishop; 5-7 Sr. Shelby Butcher; 5-7 Sr. Daryane Yarbrough; 5-7 Sr. Hana Thai.
GAME: Hendrickson advanced to bi-district against Mesquite Poteet and has a rising star in newcomer of the year
Pitts to go with second team all-district Griffin.
ROUND ROCK CEDAR RIDGE RAIDERS—Coach: Angela
Beck (365-232). 2010-11: 24-5 (JV schedule).
NAMES: 5-6 Jr. Destiny Martinez, 7.1 ppg., 3.5 spg.; 5-7
Soph. Melina Merritt, 13.5 ppg., 3.8 spg.; 6-2 Soph. Courtney Brown, 5.7 ppg.; 5-8 Soph. Amani Patterson, 6.2 ppg.
GAME: Cedar Ridge joins this tough Class 4A district in its
varsity debut behind veteran coach Beck.
HUTTO HIPPOS-Coach: Norma Sierra. 2010-11: 20-12/8-4.
NAMES: 5-7 Sr. Kalyn Bauer; 5-7 Sr. Kyra Bauer; Soph. Kristin Rydell; Sr. Myrna Urbina; Sr. Judy Botello; Soph. Aaliyah
Brooks.
GAME: Hutto advanced to bi-district against Lancaster.
Kyra Bauer was named to the second team all-district roster while Kalyn Bauer was honorable mention.
BASTROP BEARS--Coach: Dee DeShay. 2010-11: 15-15/4-8.
NAMES: Jr. Megan Cavazos; Soph. Brittany Reed; Jr. Raven
Anderson; Jr. Taylor Seitz; Soph. Addison Semer, 1.9 ppg.,
2.4 rpg.; Sr. Shelbie Appelt.
GAME: Bastrop’s Coach DeShay was coach of the year but
now faces an even greater challenge following the graduation of five all-district performers. Semer will be the young
leader after being named all-Bastrop County co-newcomer
of the year.
MANOR MUSTANGS-Coach: Kerri Kirby. 2010-11: 7-18/3-9.
NAMES: Sr. Kierra Dillard; Sr. Lanissa Burns.
GAME: Manor missed the playoffs after advancing the previous year. The team looks to turn that around behind sec-
Jessica Hatchett
Montgomery
Malloree Schurr
Montgomery
Devon Tunning
Montgomery
Humble Summer
Creek
Humble Summer
Creek
Humble Summer
Creek
Ambra Davis
Magnolia
Sha’Quania Fuselier
Magnolia
Amy Henry
Magnolia
Savannah Fleming
New Caney
Kristin Joslin
New Caney
Tiffany Lacy
New Caney
ond team all-district Dillard and honorable mention Burns.
ELGIN WILDCATS-Coach: Jackie Bowman. 2010-11: 6-20/210.
NAMES: Sr. Cynthia Cowan, 8.5 ppg., 6 rpg.
GAME: Elgin failed to reach the post-season after going
the previous year. Cowan provided honorable mention
all-district recognition for the program and was first team
all-Bastrop County.
BASTROP CEDAR CREEK EAGLES—Coach: Laura Joiner.
GAME: Cedar Creek gets thrown into the Class 4A UIL mix
this year.
DISTRICT 17-4A
MONTGOMERY BEARS--Coach: Alicia Jordan. 2010-11: 268/12-2.
NAMES: 5-7 Sr. Jessica Hatchett, 7.1 ppg., 5.5 spg.; 5-9
Soph. Malloree Schurr, 8.2 ppg., 5.3 rpg., 4.1 apg.; 5-8 Jr.
Devon Tunning, 7.5 ppg., 4.5 rpg.
GAME: Montgomery advanced to the area round against
Beaumont Central. This team will be even quicker than
last year’s district co-champion. Lady Bears lose only one
starter from the team. Hatchett was defensive player of the
year while Schurr was first team all-district as a freshman
while Tunning was on the second team.
BRENHAM CUBS-Coach: Johnny Henry (249-164). 2010-11:
18-19/10-5.
NAMES: 5-10 Sr. Octavia Allen; 6-5 Fr. Tiara McGowen; 5-6
Fr. Angelica Darcus.
GAME: Brenham advanced to the area round against Mont
Belvieu Barbers Hill. Cubettes return three starters and seven senior lettermen. Team will add an outstanding sophomore and two dynamic freshmen to the squad and should
feature a dominating inside game with the presence of a
new 6-5 post. Allen was first team all-district.
MAGNOLIA BULLDOGS--Coach: Erika Ritter (75-83). 201011: 20-11/12-2.
NAMES: 5-5 Sr. Sha’Quania Fuselier, 11 ppg., 3 rpg., 3 apg.,
4 spg.; 5-6 Sr. Amy Henry, 5 ppg., 3 rpg., 4 apg., 1 spg.; 5-5
Jr. Ashley Richardson, 6 ppg., 4 rpg., 2 spg.; 5-9 Sr. Ambra
Davis, 10 ppg., 8 rpg., 1 spg., 1 bpg.; 5-7 Jr. Allison Abendschein, 8 ppg., 6 rpg., 3 spg.
GAME: Magnolia advanced to the area round against Beaumont Ozen. Lady Bulldogs return all five starters and nine
players from a district co-champion. Quickness, depth and
experience should help Magnolia vie for a fourth playoff
appearance in as many years. Fuselier was district co-offensive MVP while Abendschein was newcomer of the year.
Add first team all-district stars Henry and Davis and second
teamer Richardson and you have a powerful club.
HOUSTON STRATFORD SPARTANS--Coach: Cathy Martin.
2010-11: 13-19/9-6.
NAMES: 5-10 Jr. Emily Rucker; 5-9 Sr. Meredith Hohl; 5-6 Jr.
Rachel Rapier; 5-8 Jr. Jaime Hewitt; 5-10 Jr. Hope Wiggins.
GAME: This is still a very young team despite the fact four
starters are back on the roster. This should be a better club
with more depth and better all-around players. Rapier
grabbed first team all-district honors while Wiggins and
Hohl were on the second team.
MAGNOLIA WEST MUSTANGS—Coach: Jennifer Fleming.
2010-11: 11-15/6-8.
NAMES: Sr. Michelle DeLeon; Sr. Mary Baer; Jr. Kelsie Watson; Sr. Taylor Philips.
GAME: This young program is one that is now finally becoming senior-heavy. Watch for major contributions from
first team all-district performer DeLeon, second teamer
Baer and honorable mention selections Watson and Philips.
WALLER BULLDOGS--Coach: Schila Clough. 2010-11:
8-16/5-9.
NAMES: 5-8 Sr. Kayla Bell; 6-3 Sr. Brittany Houle; 5-7 Sr. Lydia Brooks; 6-0 Sr. Jessica Coleman; 5-2 Jr. Brianna Knowles;
6-0 Sr. Kaylon White.
GAME: Coleman leads a talented cast of seniors pushing
for a post-season berth after she finished with a first team
all-district season. Knowles placed on the second unit
while Bell and Brooks were honorable mention.
HOUSTON SPRING WOODS TIGERS-Coach: Darryl Hill (154218). 2010-11: 7-21/2-12.
NAMES: 5-5 Jr. Imani Webster; Jr. Ruth Giraldo; 5-3 Jr.
Mintez Porter.
GAME: Webster is a very talented underclassman and
comes off a first team all-district year. She is supported by
second team all-district Giraldo and honorable mention
Porter.
HOUSTON NORTHBROOK RAIDERS--Coach: Amanda
Barksdale. 2010-11: 2-22/0-14.
NAMES: Jr. Angela Ayala; Jr. Ciarra Harrison; Jr. Alexis Jenkins; Jr. Brenda Oropeza.
GAME: A pair of all-district seniors in Whitney Bradford and
Yvette Cano graduated and must be replaced.
DISTRICT 18-4A
HUNTSVILLE HORNETS-Coach: Jay Oliphant. 2010-11: 315/14-0.
NAMES: Sr. Ceidra Coleman; Sr. Breanna Fuller; Jr. Maya
Perry; Sr. Quayla Terry; Soph. Demi Turner; Sr. Nikki Greene.
GAME: Huntsville advanced to the regional final against
Beaumont Ozen and will have all the pieces in place for
another long post-season run headed by returning district
co-MVP Coleman. Perry is the lockdown expert following a
defensive player of the year season. Fuller and Terry were
first team all-district picks while Greene and Turner were
honorable mention and help round out a complete team.
HUMBLE WILDCATS -Coach: Ami Neff. 2010-11: 19-10/113.
NAMES: 5-2 Sr. La’brea Rehea; 5-10 Sr. Deshera Duhon;
5-10 Sr. Shequera Crockett; 5-9 Soph. Krishawn Crockett5-9
Jr. Joie Games; 5-7 Sr. Stephanie Alvarado. GAME: Humble advanced to bi-district against Brenham.
The loss of graduated district co-MVP Darnetta Jackson
will hurt, but the return of district newcomer of the year
Krishawn Crockett will help. Duhon and Shequera Crockett
were first team all-district.
KINGWOOD PARK PANTHERS—Coach: Audrea Samuel.
2010-11: 17-16/10-4.
NAMES: 5-9 Sr. Jazmyn Johnson; Jr. Justine Luis.
GAME: Kingwood Park advanced to bi-district against
Montgomery and welcomes back first team all-district
Johnson and second teamer Luis.
HUMBLE SUMMER CREEK BULLDOGS—Coach: Angie McDonald. 2010-11: 15-15/5-9.
NAMES: 5-11 Jr. Deja Alexander, 10 ppg., 9 rpg.; 5-7 Jr. Katelynn Johnson, 10 ppg., 4 rpg., 4 apg.,3 spg.; 6-0 Sr. Ariel
Cephus, 7 ppg., 7 rpg.; 5-9 Jr. Jazper Mabry, 8 ppg., 8 rpg.
GAME: Summer Creek came off a strong first varsity season. Team is very young but returns all players and looking
forward to making the playoffs this year. Alexander placed
on the first team all-district roster while Mabry was on the
second team.
WILLIS WILDKATS-Coach: Kelly Savoy (247-146). 2010-11:
22-14/9-5.
NAMES: 5-11 Sr. Katelyn Marks, 7 ppg., 5.8 rpg.; 5-6 Soph.
Jerica Harbison; 5-8 Jr. Gloria Deveraux; 5-7 Soph. Kassi
Crim; 5-2 Jr. Kiesha Kizzie.
GAME: Willis advanced to bi-district against Magnolia.
Team will be very young with as many as 10 sophomores
possibly up from a freshman team that was undefeated
district champions. There will be some growing pains early.
This is a very hard working group that will look to push the
tempo and lead the LadyKats to their eighth consecutive
playoff appearance and 11th in the last 12 seasons. Marks
returns after a second team all-district year.
NEW CANEY PORTER SPARTANS—Coach: Angela Bell.
2010-11: 2-22/2-12.
NAMES: 5-7 Jr. Sarah Davis; 5-7 Sr. Molly Young, 8 ppg.;
5-7 Soph. Jamie Henk; 5-7 Sr. Codie Swinhoe; 5-10 Sr. Kelly
Grimmett, 10 ppg., 8 rpg.
GAME: Porter ended their inaugural season with a positive outlook for the upcoming year. Young and Grimmett
earned second team all-district recognition.
NEW CANEY EAGLES-Coach: James Bryant (170-144).
2010-11: 16-16/4-10.
NAMES: 5-7 Sr. Kristin Joslin, 8 ppg., 3 apg.; 5-6 Sr. Tiffany
Lacy, 12 ppg., 6 rpg.; 5-7 Sr. Laura Sanders; 5-9 Soph. Savannah Fleming, 6 ppg., 6 rpg.; 5-8 Sr. Tori Petrovich.
GAME: Lacy was first team all-district while Joslin was on
the second team. New Caney returns four starters and seven lettermen with a few good players coming up from the
JV. The newcomers should add some much needed height.
CONROE CANEY CREEK PANTHERS-Coach: Lisa Gordon.
2010-11: 2-20/0-14.
NAMES: 5-3 Sr. Debra Tisdale; 5-2 Jr. Kayla Sprowl; 5-10
Sr. Kimberly McGilvrey; 5-5 Jr. Jessica Twardowski; 5-9 Jr.
Meris Wells; 5-3 Jr. Baylee Burriola.
GAME: Caney Creek seeks improvement behind second
team all-district Twardowski.
Crosby has to get a better understanding of the game and
depth could be an issue. Players with no varsity experience
will have to step up and play for the team to win big. Godfrey and Guillory were both first team all-district.
HOUSTON C.E. KING PANTHERS-Coach: Sonja J. Curry
(437-414). 2010-11: 10-21/4-10.
NAMES: 5-11 Sr. Ashley Stephens, 10.5 ppg., 8.2 rpg., 3.2
bpg.; 5-5 Sr. Tameka Davis, 12.2 ppg., 2.3 rpg., 2.1 spg.;
5-5 Sr. Jonae Arceneaux, 3.2 ppg., 2.1 apg., 1.3 spg.; 5-10
Soph. Nakiya Miller, 3.2 ppg., 4.2 rpg.; 5-10 Soph. Zandra
Emanuel.
GAME: The Lady Panthers are coming off a disappointing
season and looking to bounce back into the playoff picture.
Davis was first team all-district while Stephens was on the
second team roster.
BAYTOWN LEE GANDERS-Coach: Terry Gray. 2010-11:
4-16/1-13.
NAMES: 5-9 Sr. Troy’nae Smith; 5-9 Sr. Georgeanna Felder.
GAME: Look for second team all-district Smith to be Lee’s
leader.
HOUSTON NORTH FOREST BULLDOGS—Coach: Louise
Madison. 2010-11: 14-10/8-6.
NAMES: Sr. Tierra Carr; Jr. Ericka Cheevis; Sr. Natasha Duncan; Sr. Portney Hunt.
GAME: North Forest surprised many by advancing to bidistrict against Beaumont Ozen but now needs to replace
three graduated all-district performers, including offensive
MVP Diamond Webb.
GALENA PARK YELLOWJACKETS--Coach: Patty Martinez.
2010-11: 3-19/2-12.
NAMES: 5-9 Sr. Jessica Molina; Sr. Canessa Swanson; 5-8
Sr. Victoria Castillo; 5-4 Sr. Jamie Flores; Sr. Jessica Garcia;
5-4 Jr. Vanessa Hernandez; Sr. Marissa Purcell; Sr. Adrianna
Sanchez.
GAME: Galena Park has a major uphill climb in this league
and also lost all-district Chantel Ruffin to graduation.
Watch for honorable mention all-district picks Molina and
Swanson to impress.
DISTRICT 19-4A
DISTRICT 20-4A
MONT BELVIEU BARBERS HILL EAGLES-Coach: Kit KyleMartin (372-143). 2010-11: 31-7/14-0.
NAMES: 6-4 Sr. Kendall Shaw, 16.5 ppg., 8.8 rpg., 3.2 bpg.;
5-7 Sr. Shannon Evans, 8.9 ppg., 4.5 apg., 3 spg.; 5-6 Jr.
Makenzy May, 5.3 ppg., 1.5 apg., 1.3 spg.; 5-11 Jr. Kaylee
Kana, 3.4 ppg., 4.2 rpg.
GAME: Barbers Hill advanced to the regional quarterfinals
against Beaumont Ozen. Highly touted district MVP center
Shaw is the foundation the team starts with on both ends
of the floor. First team all-district Evans returns in her third
year running the point. Strength will depend on kids developing and stepping into big-time roles.
DAYTON BRONCOS-Coach: Dave Wooldridge. 2010-11: 187/12-2.
NAMES: 6-0 Sr. Bria Emanuel; 5-11 Sr. Marisa Etling; 5-7 Sr.
A’daisia Lewis; 5-8 Sr. Eden Favela; 5-6 Soph. Shi’Leah Scott;
5-7 Sr. Elexus Hill; 5-7 Soph. Brittney Pruitt; 5-10 Sr. Jaleesa
Miller; 5-1 Sr. Brittany Morrison.
GAME: Dayton advanced to the area round against Huntsville. Emanuel was voted district defensive player of the
year while Scott was newcomer of the year. Mix in first
team all-district performers Etling and Favela and this is a
talented group that expects to battle for the district title.
BAYTOWN GOOSE CREEK MEMORIAL PATRIOTS—Coach:
Kevin Fletcher. 2010-11: 16-15/8-6.
NAMES: 5-5 Sr. Victoria Carr, 8 ppg., 4 apg.; 5-4 Sr.
Da’monae Jackson, 11 ppg., 5 rpg., 3 spg.; 5-6 Sr. Katie Larson; 5-8 Sr. Kiara Allison; Harleigh Mason.
GAME: Memorial advanced to bi-district against Beaumont Central but must overcome the loss of six graduated
seniors, the school’s biggest senior class up to this point.
There are several guards with plenty of experience but how
some of the young players step up to the varsity level will
be keys in making a return trip to the playoffs. Post play and
point guard will be spots where there will be competition
for starting roles and playing time. Jackson was first team
all-district.
CROSBY COUGARS-Coach: John Chancellor (490-155).
2010-11: 14-16/7-7.
NAMES: 5-11 Jr. Alea Godfrey, 16 ppg., 6 rpg., 3 apg., 4 spg.;
5-4 Sr. Becky Guillory, 10 ppg., 5 apg., 2 spg.; 5-9 Sr. Antwanesia Smith, 6 ppg., 8 rpg.; 5-8 Sr. Kim Bluiett, 2 ppg., 2
rpg., 1 apg., 1 spg.
GAME: Crosby will be small and quick and will have to press
and run to make up for a lack of size inside. Team will have
to score with its defense to offset problematic shooting.
BEAUMONT OZEN PANTHERS-Coach: Tammy WalkerBrown. 2010-11: 35-4.
NAMES: 6-1 Jr. Sanquisha Rawls, 7 ppg., 7 rpg., 4 bpg.; 5-5
Sr. Asia Booker, 17 ppg., 6 apg., 5 spg.; 5-9 Jr. Bealoved
Brown, 12 ppg., 9 rpg., 6 spg.; 5-10 Jr. Nekia Jones, 9 ppg., 9
rpg., 6 apg.; 6-2 Soph. Jerica Bolin, 5 ppg., 5 rpg.
GAME: Ozen capped a spectacular season with a state
semifinal showing against eventual champion Canyon, a
game played to a tight 44-39 finish. Team returns four starters and a host of supporting returning lettermen with a return trip to Austin very likely. First team all-district Booker
and district co-newcomer of the year Jones were both selected to the Super Gold first team while Brown was on the
second team as well as district defensive player of the year.
Rawls added second team honors.
BEAUMONT CENTRAL JAGUARS-Coach: Rolander Fontenot. 2010-11: 31-4/13-1.
NAMES: 5-6 Jr. Malena Washington, 14.2 ppg., 8 apg., 3
spg.; 5-9 Jr. Rondaysha Thomas; 5-11 Sr. Rochelle Harris;
5-9 Sr. Breanna Green; 5-3 Sr. Jacey Anderpoint.
GAME: Central advanced to the regional quarterfinals
against Huntsville and should again have quite a district
tussle against rival Ozen. Watch for first team Super Gold
and first team all-district Washington to continue only getting better and use her quickness and high basketball IQ.
Harris chipped in with second team all-district honors.
VIDOR PIRATES--Coach: Ricky Jacks. 2010-11: 18-14.
NAMES: Jr. Allison Jacks; Jr. Blair Richmond; Soph. Shanice
Hagler; Sr. Kacy Jones; Sr. Jacquelyn Brown; Sr. Deanna Williamson; Jr. Autumn Cosselmon.
GAME: Vidor advanced to bi-district against Mont Belvieu
Barbers Hill for the second consecutive season. Jacks was
selected all-Orange Leader and district newcomer of the
year while Richmond was on the second team.
LIVINGSTON LIONS--Coach: Pennee Hall. 2010-11: 304/11-3.
NAMES: 5-11 Sr. D’Andrea Youngblood, 8 ppg., 10 rpg.; 5-2
Jr. Caitlin McKnight, 5 ppg., 3 rpg., 3 spg.; 5-1 Jr. Tatyana
Nickson, 5 ppg., 2 rpg.; 5-6 Sr. Asia Cole; 5-5 Sr. Tori Lyons,
1 ppg., 2 rpg.
GAME: Livingston advanced to bi-district against Dayton.
Lady Lions lose three starters so the key will be who will
step up and score. Cole is back after a knee injury last year.
Watch for first team all-district Youngblood to lead the
club.
ORANGE LITTLE CYPRESS-MAURICEVILLE BEARS--Coach:
Amanda Ellerbee.
NAMES: Sr. Payton Burns.
GAME: Team must replace graduated second team all-Orange Leader talent Tiffani Thompson.
NEDERLAND BULLDOGS-Coach: Chris Smith. 2010-11: 1218/5-9.
NAMES: Sr. Leah Luke; Jr. Tori Biddle; Sr. Tori Shelton; Soph.
Tori Cooper; Soph. Kelsey Beard; Soph. Jessi Glover.
GAME: Last year was Coach Smith’s first at the school after
having coached the program through the 2008 season.
LUMBERTON RAIDERS-Coach: Wolf Gholson.
NAMES: 5-7 Sr. Kendell Johnston; 5-7 Sr. Rachel Kemp; 5-7
Sr. Shelby Bingham.
GAME: Johnston grabbed second team all-district recognition and will lead the club in her senior year.
PORT NECHES-GROVES INDIANS-Coach: Stephanie Ansel.
NAMES: Ryanne Lunceford; Tanner Crochet; Sr. Meredith
Carson; Sr. Dannette Higginbotham; Sr. Kaylee Powell; Jr.
Ricki Gilbert; Jr. Rikki Winkler; Jr. Taylor Breuer.
GAME: PN-G only had one senior on last year’s roster and
will field more experience this season.
DISTRICT 21-4A
HOUSTON YATES LIONS--Coach: Patrick T. Augbon. 201011: 30-5/14-0.
NAMES: 5-6 Sr. Kuyara Rider; 5-6 Jr. Elisha Ray; 5-6 Sr. Shadavia Wilson.
GAME: Yates advanced to the regional quarterfinals against
Angleton behind a senior-dominated team including district MVP Deandra Darjean. Team graduated four other
stars off the first team all-district roster and two more from
the second team, but does return first teamer Rider and
second teamer Ray. This will be a challenging year for Yates
to again go undefeated in district, but there is always talent
ready to hit the court.
HOUSTON WALTRIP RAMS--Coach: Courtney J. Jackson
(41-34). 2010-11: 19-6/12-2.
NAMES: 5-9 Sr. Nathaly Merlos; 5-6 Sr. Renechia Washington; 5-2 Sr. Kalyn Mayer; 5-4 Sr. Chakehria Jones; 5-6 Soph.
Becca Emshoff; 5-8 Jr. Lanajha Porter; 5-4 Soph. Daija Davis; 5-6 Soph. Tessa Emshoff.
GAME: Waltrip advanced to the area round against Alvin
Manvel but lost a trio of first team all-district players to
graduation. Jones and Mayer are legitimate talents off the
second team roster who will be counted upon to lead a
team that again features a number of seniors.
HOUSTON STERLING RAIDERS-Coach: Sonja Dixon. 201011: 14-11/9-6.
NAMES: Jr. Kayla Benoit; Jr. La’Shae Jacobs.
GAME: Sterling advanced to bi-district against Houston
Wheatley. Benoit and Jacobs were second team all-district
for a club that should again be a playoff participant.
HOUSTON REAGAN BULLDOGS--Coach: Kerrick Arrington.
2010-11: 18-17/9-5.
NAMES: 5-6 Sr. Brittany Reason; 5-2 Sr. Malinda Flores; 5-3
Jr. Karen Torres; 6-0 Jr. Lamonica Peacock; 5-5 Jr. Danielle
Marshall.
GAME: Reagan advanced to bi-district against Houston
Worthing. This was a very young team last year but this
year should be improved with the players gaining more
experience. Reason and Flores were first team all-district
nods while Torres was on the second team.
HOUSTON AUSTIN MUSTANGS--Coach: Anitra Davis. 201011: 8-11/6-8.
NAMES: 5-11 Jr. Tichina Irving; 5-6 Sr. Yolanda Castro; 5-6
Soph. Melanie Fuentes; 5-2 Jr. Briana Hicks; 5-3 Sr. Sandra
Jimenez; 5-6 Jr. Sandra Marquez; 5-5 Jr. Jamayka Roberts.
GAME: Irving picked up second team all-district honors for
the second consecutive year.
HOUSTON SHARPSTOWN APOLLOS-Coach: Natalie Adams.
2010-11: 4-12/4-8.
GAME: Sharpstown looks to replace the talents of graduated all-district performer Katy Delasbour.
HOUSTON DAVIS PANTHERS--Coach: Garna Grant. 201011: 2-17/1-13.
NAMES: Sr. Selene Looney.
GAME: Mirtha Perez was a second team all-district pick for
the second consecutive year but has graduated.
HOUSTON LEE GENERALS--Coach: Lisa Daniels. 2010-11:
1-18/1-13.
NAMES: Jr. Bridgette Wright; 5-5 Jr. Bakhita Vango; 5-6
Soph. Mikaylah Morgan; 5-8 Jr. Edwal Bior; 5-7 Jr. Larissa
Myers; 5-9 Jr. Karina Hernandez.
GAME: Lee has struggled in recent years and will need sec-
ond team all-district Wright to continue
her improvement for the team to see its
improvement.
DISTRICT 22-4A
4A
HOUSTON WHEATLEY WILDCATS-Coach: Reuben Stiff (23-6). 2010-11:
Lexi Fatheree
Richmond Foster
23-6/11-1.
NAMES: 5-3 Sr. Diamonisha Sophus, 27
ppg., 7 rpg., 6 apg., 4 spg., 2 bpg.; 5-3 Jr. Daysha Mathis,
10 ppg., 3 rpg., 2 apg., 2 spg.; 5-7 Soph. Ariel Taylor, 13
ppg., 6 rpg., 3 apg., 4 spg.; 5-3 Soph. Meashell Crosby, 6
ppg., 4 rpg., 3 apg., 2 spg.; 6-1 Soph. Laura Fair, 4 ppg., 7
rpg., 1 bpg.
GAME: Wheatley advanced to the area round against Angleton. Lady Wildcats return all players and will be paced
by all Greater Houston third team member and first team
all-district Sophus. Although the team will still be young,
look for them to be a force in the region. First team alldistrict Taylor is being counted on for a breakout year after
a sensational freshman campaign and Mathis is yet another first teamer. Crosby and Fair were freshmen second
teamers.
HOUSTON JONES FALCONS--Coach: Karen Waddell. 201011: 9-13/4-8.
NAMES: 5-11 Sr. Chassidy Miller; 5-2 Sr. Glorious Johnson;
5-4 Soph. Keonna Gay; 5-7 Sr. Desire Edwards; 5-5 Sr. Crystal Johnson; 5-8 Sr. Shakeira McDonald.
GAME: Jones was not in the playoffs last year but that
should change. Watch for first team all-district Miller and
second teamer Johnson to carry a huge load for this team
that will be a serious competitor for district bragging rights.
HOUSTON WASHINGTON EAGLES--Coach: Sylvia Anderson. 2010-11: 8-9/7-5.
NAMES: 5-6 Sr. Cherelle Polk; 5-9 Soph. Arlyn Williams; 5-5
Sr. Erica Jenkins; 5-8 Soph. Indya Spencer; 5-9 Jr. Valerie
Alexander; 5-10 Jr. Dominique Brown; 5-10 Sr. Michelle
Hayes.
GAME: Washington advanced to bi-district against Houston
Yates but needs to replace a trio of all-district players who
have graduated in order to ensure continued success.
HOUSTON KASHMERE RAMS--Coach: Charles Williams.
2010-11: 8-13/7-5. NAMES: 5-2 Sr. Karmen Cherry; 6-0 Jr. Jykadrda Rosemon;
Soph. Olivia Crew.
GAME: Kashmere advanced to bi-district against Houston
Waltrip. Crew burst on the scene as a freshman and was
named first team all-district.
HOUSTON WORTHING COLTS-Coach: Leslie A. Harris.
2010-11: 20-7/11-1.
NAMES: 6-2 Jr. Brittany Pinckney; 5-5 Jr. Taylor Vaughn;
5-10 Soph. Chaniqua Smith.
GAME: Worthing advanced to the area round against Richmond Foster. District MVP Jenzel Nash has graduated, but
Worthing returns first team all-district Pinckney to build
around.
HOUSTON FURR BRAHMAS--Coach: Maria Villa. 2010-11:
2-12/2-10.
GAME: Furr will look for improvement but first must replace graduated all-district performer Brittany Zabala.
HOUSTON SCARBOROUGH SPARTANS--Coach: Paul Wilburn. 2010-11: 0-12/0-12.
GAME: Scarborough says goodbye to graduated all-district
talent Sashae’ Crockett.
Cannon; 5-8 Soph. Cleonisha Humphrey.
GAMES: Angleton advanced to the regional semifinals
against Beaumont Ozen and will again be a district heavyweight. A senior-dominated class has graduated, including
a trio of first team all-district talents and another off the
second team.
ROSENBERG LAMAR CONSOLIDATED MUSTANGS-Coach:
LaQueisha Dickerson. 2010-11: 19-13/8-4.
NAMES: 6-1 Soph. Ann Nwosah; 5-7 Sr. Mandy Nolan; 5-10
Sr. Quasadia Limbrick; 5-4 Sr. Koko Leonard; 5-6 Sr. Tanesia
Johnson; 5-7 Sr. Jovonne Taylor; Soph. Jicela Cisnado; 6-0
Jr. Marleah Palmer; 5-5 Sr. Shaneria Adams; 5-5 Soph. Marissa Becerra; 5-10 Sr. Quasadia Limbrick; 5-9 Sr. Trameasha
Strickland.
GAME: Lamar Consolidated advanced to the area round
against Houston Yates and returns both veteran leadership as well as a youthful dynamo in first team all-district
Nwosah, who was selected as the only freshman to the
group. The leadership comes in fellow first teamer Nolan
and second teamer Limbrick.
ROSENBERG TERRY RANGERS-Coach: Melissa Fields (270317). 2010-11: 10-21/5-7.
NAMES: 5-5 Sr. Ugo Onyekwere; 5-9 Sr. Dee Dee Williams,
10 ppg., 9 rpg.; 5-4 Sr. Liliana Sequera; 5-8 Soph. Kristel
Reid; 5-8 Jr. Alicia King.
GAME: Terry advanced to bi-district against Alvin Manvel.
Team should be quick and faster than in previous years and
will look to use these positives to their advantage in defensive schemes. Terry looks to find some more offensive scorers and team chemistry will be of the utmost importance.
Williams was second team all-district.
BAY CITY BLACKCATS--Coach: Sherby Wilkerson (434-156).
2010-11:3-15/2-10.
NAMES: 5-0 Sr. Andrea Mayberry; 5-0 Jr. Brittany Wyche;
Sr. Chazmin Franklin.
GAME: Bay City missed the playoffs after reaching the previous year. Mayberry continues her upward profile after
being named first team all-district while Wyche was on the
second team.
EL CAMPO RICEBIRDS--Coach: Noma Kremling. 2010-11:
5-7 (district).
NAMES: Sr. Cherise Coleman.
GAME: El Campo missed the playoffs after advancing the
prior year.
FREEPORT BRAZOSPORT EXPORTERS-Coach: Rocky Roberts. 2010-11: 5-17/1-11.
NAMES: 5-1 Jr. Ashley Alviar; 5-8 Sr. Shalayne Massingill;
5-3 Sr. Lashonda Nelson; 5-4 Jr. Yaneik Bonner; 5-2 Jr. Taylor Santiago; 5-2 Soph. Danielle Santiago; 5-5 Soph. Dillen
Rambo; 5-8 Sr. Sharail Johnson; 5-2 Soph. Kadeja lewis; 5-7
Sr. Gladys Lorez; 5-7 Jr. Brandi Bergeron.
GAME: Brazosport has two graduated seniors to replace in
all-district picks Jessica Stafford and Shanice Botelho.
RICHMOND GEORGE RANCH LONGHORNS—Coach:
Shaleesha Pierce. 2010-11: New School.
GAME: George Ranch debuts in a difficult varsity district.
DISTRICT 23-4A
DISTRICT 24-4A
RICHMOND FOSTER FALCONS--Coach: Lorraine Fatheree.
2010-11: 21-11/10-2.
NAMES: 5-4 Sr. Maya Flaniken, 5 ppg., 3 apg., 2 spg.; 5-10 Jr.
Lexi Fatheree, 18 ppg., 11 rpg., 2 spg.; 5-7 Sr. Rachel Green,
5 ppg.; 6-1 Fr. Courtney White; Amber Marin.
GAME: Foster advanced to the regional quarterfinals
against Alvin Manvel. Team returns seven of its top 10 players including all-stater and first team all-district Fatheree
and the rapidly rising Flaniken, the court general and second team all-district. Green leads the defensive tenacity.
White should alter numerous shots while Marin is the unsung hero who hit big shots when they were needed. Team
will push the ball a lot more, step up the defense and look
for more transition points.
ANGLETON WILDCATS-Coach: Melissa Hernandez (310130). 2010-11: 26-8/12-0.
NAMES: 5-3 Jr. Melanie Grovey; 5-4 Sr. Jarnice Stafford; 5-7
Jr. Ashley Lee; 5-6 Soph. Alesha Higgins; 6-0 Sr. Que’lanni
ALVIN MANVEL MAVERICKS—Coach: Fleceia Comeaux.
2010-11: 24-9/11-1.
NAMES: 5-9 Sr. Jade Castille; 5-9 Jr. Kira Powers; 6-0 Sr. Taylor Roberson; 5-9 Jr. Harrington McDowelle; 5-7 Jr. Ashlin
Arnold.
GAME: Manvel advanced to the regional semifinals against
Huntsville. Talent is up and down the roster of this league
favorite beginning with district MVP Castille and first team
all-district Arnold.
FRIENDSWOOD MUSTANGS-Coach: Ginger Hartman.
2010-11: 18-13/10-2.
NAMES: 6-1 Jr. Jill Bergeson; Jr. Amber Mills; Jr. Skylar Murphy; Jr. Kessler Hurd; Soph. Caitlin Modesett; Sr. Bianca
Garza; Jr. Marley Goodwin; Sr. Morgan Marino; Jr. Kristen
Van Riper.
GAME: Friendswood advanced to bi-district against Rosenberg Lamar Consolidated. This team is always in the playoff
Olivia Brown
Pearland Dawson
Cortnei Purnell
Pearland Dawson
Rachel Rhodes
Pearland Dawson
Taylor Mitchell
Galveston Ball
Jordan Raschke
Galveston Ball
Caroline Spagnola
Galveston Ball
mix and should be once more with the return of first team
all-district Bergeson and second teamer Mills, along with
honorable mention all-County Murphy.
PEARLAND DAWSON EAGLES—Coach: Isabel Gomez.
2010-11: 16-14/8-4.
NAMES: 5-5 Sr. Rachel Rhodes, 5.3 ppg.; 5-7 Sr. Olivia
Brown, 7.3 ppg.; 5-11 Jr. Cortnei Purnell, 12 ppg., 8.1 rpg.;
5-10 Sr. Domonique Criddle, 6.8 ppg., 5.2 rpg.
GAME: Dawson advanced to bi-district against Richmond
Foster. Team should be quick up and down the court and
will use speed as a strength. Dawson will have to work hard
to keep team chemistry throughout the season. Purnell
was newcomer of the year while Brown was first team alldistrict.
LA MARQUE COUGARS-Coach: Tawana Rhoads. 2010-11:
17-14/7-5.
NAMES: 6-0 Sr. Jessieka Palmer, 16.1 ppg., 5.8 rpg., 2.8
apg.; 5-6 Jr. Courtney Randle; 5-5 Jr. Kennedi Hogan; Jr.
Jasmine Porterie; Sr. Shawne Madria; Sr. Brittane Smith; Sr.
Ashley Lewis; Jr. Kierra Jones; Sr. Shondrolette McGaskey.
GAME: La Marque advanced to bi-district against Angleton. Watch for first team all-district performers Randle and
Palmer to lead another expected playoff showing.
GALVESTON BALL TORNADOES-Coach: Wayne Green (2361). 2010-11: 13-17/4-8.
NAMES: 5-9 Sr. Caroline Spagnola, 12 ppg., 3 apg., 3 spg.;
5-11 Sr. Taylor Mitchell, 11 ppg., 8 rpg.; 5-5 Jr. Jordan Raschke, 9 ppg., 5 apg., 5 spg.
GAME: With three all-district picks back in the fold in Spagnola, Mitchell and Raschke, Ball should be competing for
one of the playoff spots.
LEAGUE CITY CLEAR FALLS KNIGHTS—Coach: Dave Ward.
GAME: Clear Falls joins Ridge Point in its inaugural varsity
UIL season.
SANTA FE INDIANS-Coach: Ben Law. 2010-11: 8-21/1-11.
NAMES: 5-5 Sr. Lindsay Campbell, 13.6 ppg., 4.1 apg.; 5-8
Sr. Kalynn Allen; 5-8 Sr. Darrian Hebert; 5-2 Jr. Erin Laird; 5-4
Jr. Micaela Bouvier; 5-9 Jr. Bonnie Laughlin; 5-11 Sr. Jade
Lindahl.
GAME: Losing all-district Brittany Tatyrek to graduation
hurts, but Santa Fe is fortunate to welcome back a number
of seniors who will provide steady leadership, including
first team all-district Campbell.
TEXAS CITY STINGAREES-Coach: Jodi Thompson. 2010-11:
4-16/1-11. NAMES: 5-7 Sr. Danesha Jones; 5-2 Jr. Tedra Garza; 5-7 Sr.
Toni Richardson; 5-9 Sr. Charis Price; 5-5 Sr. Mariana Flores.
GAME: Texas City will be playing catch-up after graduating
all-district stars Jada McIntosh and Ashley Artis.
FORT BEND RIDGE POINT PANTHERS—Coach: Felicia Hardaway. 2010-11: New School.
GAME: Ridge Point debuts in a tough Class 4A league.
DISTRICT 25-4A
CEDAR PARK VISTA RIDGE RANGERS-Coach: Mike Martin.
2010-11: 32-6/11-1.
NAMES: 6-2 Sr. Chinwe Duru, 15 ppg., 3.5 bpg.; 5-8 Sr. Regina Phillips; 5-5 Sr. Gabby Moore; 5-6 Jr. Hannah Reyes; 5-8
Soph. Charisma Alexander; 5-11 Jr. Rachel Purl; 5-6 Soph.
Raquel Wright.
GAME: Vista Ridge advanced to the regional final against
Austin LBJ and will again be stout with the return of district
MVP and third team all-Central Texas Duru. This loaded
team also includes district defensive MVP Moore, second
team all-district Phillips and honorable mention all-district
Alexander.
MARBLE FALLS MUSTANGS-Coach: Stephanie Gamble.
2010-11: 13-23-1/5-7.
NAMES: 5-11 Jr. Kiara Etheridge, 15.2 ppg.; 5-2 Sr. Whitney
Ulbricht; Soph. Haley Colter; Soph. Sarah Stripling, 11 ppg.;
Soph. Blanca Fonseca; Sr. Kaitlyn Bible; Soph. Tiffany Winters; Soph. Haley Stephens; Jr. Katy Bartels; Sr. Kimberley
Bible; Soph. Teagan Hall.
GAME: Marble Falls advanced to the regional quarterfinals
against district rival Cedar Park Vista Ridge despite fielding
an incredibly young team that graduated no seniors from
the roster. Etheridge and Stripling were first team all-district while Stephens was on the second team and Ulbricht,
Kaitlyn Bible and Fonseca were honorable mention.
CEDAR PARK TIMBERWOLVES-Coach: Mark Myers. (658250). 2010-11: 34-5/11-1.
NAMES: 5-2 Sr. Lauren Springfield; 6-0 Sr. Morgan Halstead;
5-2 Sr. Zia Carter.
GAME: Cedar Park advanced to the regional quarterfinals
against Austin LBJ but graduated nine seniors from the roster. Halstead returns following an honorable mention alldistrict campaign and will lead a young team.
DRIPPING SPRINGS TIGERS-Coach: Scott Masch. 2010-11:
13-21/4-8.
NAMES: 5-4 Jr. Cheryl Kurhajec; 5-6 Jr. Hailey Bode; 6-0 Sr.
Kelsey Espinosa; 6-0 Sr. Demi Tatsch; 5-3 Jr. Lacey Carter;
5-6 Sr. Taylor Turner; 5-10 Jr. Madison Steele; 5-10 Sr. Kaylee Sessions.
GAME: Dripping Springs missed the playoffs after advancing the previous year. Espinosa grabbed first team alldistrict recognition while Turner, Bode and Carter were all
honorable mention.
LEANDER VANDEGRIFT VIPERS—Coach: Jody Hormann.
2010-11: 17-18/4-8.
NAMES: 5-5 Jr. Sophia Duffield; 6-0 Jr. Natasha Desai; 5-5
Sr. Paige Lichtenberger; 5-11 Sr. Jasmine Mobley; 5-8 Jr.
Megha Pandya; 5-11 Sr. Emily Sears; 5-8 Jr. Kelsee Pitman;
5-10 Sr. Katy Gallien; Soph. Wendy Wan; 5-8 Sr. Andi Martinez; 5-8 Jr. Allie Galloway.
GAME: Vandegrift improved even some more in the
school’s second year and is headed in the right direction.
Lichtenberger and Mobley were both first team all-district
while Duffield was on the second team and Gallien was
honorable mention.
AUSTIN LAKE TRAVIS CAVALIERS-Coach: Ted Dydalewicz Jr.
(137-108) 2010-11: 9-17/4-8.
NAMES: 5-10 Sr. Taylor Dydalewicz; 5-5 Jr. Abbie Mangum;
5-11 Jr. Anick Morales; 6-1 Sr. Kaci Eaton; Soph. Delaney
Mayberry; Sr. Taylor Kan.
GAME: Lake Travis will succeed behind second team all-district Dydalewicz and a supporting cast of honorable mention all-district picks Eaton, Mayberry and Kan.
LEANDER ROUSE RAIDERS—Coach: Lori McDonald. 201011: 9-24/3-9.
NAMES: 5-4 Sr. Tesah Badilla; 5-4 Sr. Crysta Haines; 5-6 Sr.
Aubrey Swilling; 5-7 Jr. Sydney Hutson; 5-8 Jr. Katie Smith;
5-7 Sr. Alex Hoffman; 6-2 Jr. Carrie Kirchner; 5-9 Jr. Ellie
Enis; 5-4 Soph. Baylee Peck; 5-10 Jr. Catherine Denmon;
5-8 Soph. Mariah Merriweather.
GAME: Merriweather was named the district newcomer
of the year and offers great promise for the future. Help
comes from second team all-district Haines and honorable
mention Kirchner.
DISTRICT 26-4A
AUSTIN LBJ JAGUARS-Coach: Renee Brown. 2010-11: 285/12-0.
NAMES: 5-11 Sr. Alexis Hyder, 14.4 ppg., 6 rpg., 3 apg., 3
spg.; 5-10 Sr. Losa De Leon; 5-5 Sr. Emily Gerwels; 5-11 Jr.
Johneisha Alexander.
GAME: LBJ made a short trip of the best kind … a jog down
the road to the Erwin Center and the state tournament. The
Lady Jaguars advanced to the championship and more than
held their own in a 44-39 contest against powerful Canyon.
Three-year starter Hyder has cemented herself as one of
the best in the state and was named to the all-Central Texas
first team. The team had an emotional season and dedicated it in memory of long-time assistant coach Bob Hayes
who passed away in December during the season.
AUSTIN TRAVIS REBELS-Coach: Chante Crutchfield. 201011: 20-11/10-2.
NAMES: Sr. Michelle Marshall; Sr. Geraldlesha Milligan; Sr.
Denisha Stamps.
GAME: Travis advanced to bi-district against Marble Falls
and despite graduating eight seniors from the roster should
again be one of the participants in the district title chase.
AUSTIN CROCKETT COUGARS--Coach: Jennifer Shuttlesworth. 2010-11: 16-18/7-5.
NAMES: 5-7 Jr. Sierra Green; 5-4 Sr. Justice Rochell.
GAME: Crockett advanced to bi-district against Cedar Park.
Team will be very young and inexperienced this season
following the graduation of seven seniors. With only two
players returning, Crockett will have to learn to play at the
varsity level quickly. Team will be fairly small but quick, de-
fensive and hard-working.
AUSTIN REAGAN RAIDERS-Coach: Nate Haynes. 2010-11:
5-10/5-7.
NAMES: Sr. Jessica Wade.
GAME: Wade is the leader for a team that was on the edge
of the playoffs last year.
AUSTIN LANIER VIKINGS--Coach: Laura Cryer. 2010-11:
2-15/2-10.
NAMES: Sr. Kandice Gowdy-Barnes; Sr. Desirae Holmes.
GAME: It was a small victory, but Lanier grabbed a pair of
district wins after going winless in the league the previous
year.
AUSTIN MCCALLUM KNIGHTS--Coach: Lori A. Campbell.
2010-11: 6-18/6-6.
NAMES: 5-7 Sr. Tila Clay; 5-3 Sr. Katurah Rachel; 5-2 Sr.
Brianna Hopkins; 5-4 Jr. Katie Gernsbacher; 5-6 Sr. Naomi
Jones; 5-6 Sr. Gabby Villela; 5-9 Sr. Donice Clemons; 5-9 Jr.
Tiara Tate; Sr. Chinwe Duru; Sr. Regina Phillips.
GAME: McCallum advanced to bi-district against Cedar
Park Vista Ridge. This is still a relatively young club despite
graduating five seniors that expects to once again compete
for a post-season berth.
AUSTIN EASTSIDE MEMORIAL PANTHERS—Coach: Sherrie
Williams. 2010-11: 0-12 (district).
GAME: Eastside Memorial had a rough first year out of the
varsity gate.
DISTRICT 27-4A
NEW BRAUNFELS CANYON COUGARS-Coach: Terry Tennell. 2010-11: 18-13/8-4.
NAMES: 5-9 Jr. Chamaya Turner, 18.6 ppg., 11.1 rpg., 4.8
apg., 4.8 spg.; 5-8 Sr. Kelsey Flanagan; Jr. Caitlin Cote; 5-4 Jr.
Jackie Schaake; Soph. Abby Dunkin.
GAME: Canyon advanced to bi-district against Castroville
Medina Valley. This is a team that should again be at the
top of the district with the return of all-area talent Turner,
who was also named district defensive player of the year
and TABC all-region after averaging a double-double. Help
is present with first team all-district Flanagan and second
teamers Cote and Schaake.
BUDA HAYS CONSOLIDATED REBELS-Coach: Danny Pruess
(86-136). 2010-11: 17-18/8-4.
NAMES: 5-9 Sr. Nicole Alcantara; 5-5 Sr. Shannon Peace;
5-9 Jr. Jennifer Colonetta; 5-7 Jr. Rachel Calabrese; 5-6 Sr.
Mariana Sigala.
GAME: Hays advanced to bi-district against Boerne Champion. Alcantara is back after a first team all-district season
while Peace found harmony on the honorable mention
roster.
SCHERTZ CLEMENS BUFFALOES-Coach: Coy Tackitt. 201011: 16-18/7-5.
NAMES: 6-0 Sr. Zenobia Winbush; 5-8 Sr. Zareia Moore; 5-7
Soph. Sabrina Catangal; 5-11 Jr. Sierra McCarthy.
GAME: Clemens advanced to bi-district against San Antonio Brennan. There were eight good seniors that graduated the year before Coach Tackitt arrived, so he inherited
a team that was fairly inexperienced at varsity play. However, the few seniors that graduated last year will be missed.
Team will be very competitive and have a chance to make
the playoffs again. If Winbush can become the dominant
player she is capable of becoming, this could be a tough
team to beat.
SPRING BRANCH SMITHSON VALLEY RANGERS-Coach: Nicole Villarreal. 2010-11: 29-5/12-0.
NAMES: 5-7 Sr. Allyssia Hodge; 6-0 Jr. Allison Baker; 5-6 Sr.
Gaby Lugo; 5-4 Jr. Danielle Vizzone; 5-7 Sr. Shaina Tanks;
5-7 Sr. Raquel Mireles.
GAME: Smithson Valley advanced to the area round against
Marble Falls. Danielle Blagg and other talented seniors are
gone and will need to be replaced. Tanks is full and ready to
go after being named honorable mention all-district.
KYLE LEHMAN LOBOS-Coach: Jamie Coy. 2010-11: 7-18/39.
NAMES: 5-7 Sr. Amara Smith; 6-1 Jr. Ariana Gallegos; 5-8
Jr. Bria Cheatham; 5-5 Sr. Cydney Ervin; 5-6 Sr. Catherine
Gonzalez; 5-8 Sr. Anissa Robles; 5-7 Sr. Tori Torres; 5-8 Jr.
Kar Brown; 5-8 Sr. Keira Holmes.
GAME: Lehman will be in the playoff mix with the return of
first team all-district Smith, second teamers Gallegos and
Cheatham and honorable mention Brown.
SAN ANTONIO ALAMO HEIGHTS MULES--Coach: Christy
Moore. 2010-11: 9-20/4-8.
NAMES: 6-1 Sr. Abbey Strunk; 5-10 Sr. Sally Stecher; 5-8 Jr.
Jackie Cabello; 5-7 Jr. Haile Bradley; 6-1 Sr. Allie Lammers;
Jr. Olivia Leeper; 5-11 Sr. Jemma Miller; 5-4 Sr. Megan Solo-
Nicolina Castillo
Medina Valley
Brianna Shafer
Medina Valley
Karly Williams
Medina Valley
mon; Soph. Emily Weyand.
GAME: Strunk and Stecher will carry the load following
first team all-district recognition. Help comes from second
team performer Cabello.
LOCKHART LIONS-Coach: Gary Hartman. 2010-11: 5-25/012.
NAMES: 5-8 Sr. Cassie Schroeder; Sr. Bradie Bartsch; Sr. Samantha Cowan; Jr. Chanti Cyphers.
GAME: Lockhart has fallen on tough times lately but the
future is brighter with the return of honorable mention
Schroeder.
DISTRICT 28-4A
SAN ANTONIO BRENNAN BEARS—Coach: Randy Evans.
2010-11: 25-9/11-1.
NAMES: 5-5 Jr. Alyssa Crockett; 6-0 Soph. Tanaeya Boclair;
Jr. Ashlynn Graham; Soph. Kealani Marquez; Soph. Eliza
Martinez.
GAME: District champion Brennan advanced to the area
round against Cedar Park in the school’s first year of varsity
play and is now ready to truly excel. Team brings back first
team all-district and all-area picks Boclair and Crockett to
lead the way. Marquez was also a first teamer while Graham was on the second team. There is plenty of talent here
for a long playoff run.
BOERNE CHAMPION CHARGERS-Coach: Jonathan Tate
(130-65). 2010-11: 20-13/9-3.
NAMES: 5-5 Jr. Brooke Allemand, 16 ppg., 3 apg., 2.5 spg.;
5-9 Jr. Heather Hormuth; 5-9 Sr. Ashley Brodrick; 5-4 Soph.
Amanda Willoughby; 6-0 Soph. Jamee Jorgensen.
GAME: Champion advanced to the area round against
Austin LBJ for the second consecutive season. Chargers
return a lot of young players who gained experience last
year. Allemand can shoot with the best of them and was
tabbed district MVP and all-area in only her sophomore
season and will lead a still-young team that has greater aspirations. Hormuth and Brodrick were first team all-district
selections. The duo along with Jorgensen don’t have overwhelming size but should be good inside while Willoughby
is a dynamic player who will make others better.
CASTROVILLE MEDINA VALLEY PANTHERS-Coach: Justin
Russell (120-91). 2010-11: 26-7/10-2.
NAMES: 5-6 Sr. Brianna Shafer, 6.3 ppg., 4.6 apg., 4 spg.;
5-7 Sr. Karlyn Williams, 13.4 ppg., 4.4 rpg., 3 apg.; 6-0 Sr.
Nicolina Castillo, 7 ppg., 8.3 rpg.; 5-9 Sr. Cecilia Fussell, 6.5
ppg., 4.6 rpg.
GAME: Medina Valley advanced to the area round against
Cedar Park Vista Ridge. This will be a very experienced
team that will once again be in the hunt for a district title
and long playoff run. With four players with three years of
varsity experience, the team looks for one of the best seasons in school history. Shafer was defensive player of the
year while Williams was first team all-district.
KERRVILLE TIVY ANTLERS-Coach: Christy Dill. 2010-11: 1123/5-7.
NAMES: Sr. Emily Ashley; Sr. Acacia Stuckey; Sr. Jamie Jenschke; Jr. Olivia Bates; Soph. Marisa Hernandez; Soph. Kendall Dyal.
GAME: Tivy advanced to bi-district against Spring Branch
Smithson Valley and will look to second team all-district
Jenschke to remain a playoff contender. Help comes from
honorable mention Stuckey, Bates, Hernandez and Dyal.
SAN ANTONIO HARLANDALE INDIANS--Coach: Jaqueline
Contreras. 2010-11: 16-15/5-7.
NAMES: 5-5 Sr. Jeselle Ramirez; 5-8 Sr. Dishai Goodwyn; 5-8
Jr. Crystal Menchaca; 5-6 Jr. Daniella Aguirre; 5-5 Sr. Ana
Cardenas; 5-2 Sr. Angelica Garcia; 5-10 Soph. Connie Garza;
5-5 Jr. Brianna Jaramillo; 5-1 Sr. Nancy Perez; 6-0 Sr. Justine
Sandoval.
GAME: Harlandale lost in a playoff tiebreaker game against
Kerrville Tivy and missed the playoffs after going the previous year. That should turn around with the return of first
team all-district Ramirez and second teamers Goodwyn
and Menchaca.
SAN ANTONIO MCCOLLUM COWBOYS--Coach: Ana Rosas.
2010-11: 2-27/1-11.
NAMES: 5-3 Sr. Sofia Jimenez; Sr. Nereyda Araujo; Sr. Val
Bautista; Sr. Flor Delgado; Sr. Linsey Martinez; Sr. Alyssa Villalobos.
GAME: A pair of graduated all-district talents in Megan
Ozuniga and Melissa Anguiana need to be replaced.
UVALDE COYOTES-Coach: Scot Billey. 2010-11: 11-20/1-11.
NAMES: 5-8 Sr. Shea Marbaugh; 5-6 Sr. Briana Allen; Soph.
Kim Chapa; 5-3 Sr. Briana Gonzalez; 5-8 Sr. Hannah Jechow;
5-3 Sr. Anissa Sotelo; 5-7 Soph. Alessandra Ortiz; 5-8 Jr. Emily Rue; 5-6 Sr. Morgan Davis; 5-7 Jr. Stephanie Garza.
GAME: Marbaugh is the undeniable Uvalde leader following second team all-district honors.
DISTRICT 29-4A
SAN ANTONIO BRACKENRIDGE EAGLES-Coach: Patrick
Harvey. 2010-11: 18-17/11-5.
NAMES: 5-3 Sr. Megan Balderas; 5-9 Sr. Gabriela Pedraza;
5-6 Sr. April Brady; 5-1 Sr. Natalie Lopez; 5-2 Jr. Khaina
Pierce; 5-10 Sr. Imani Peterson; 5-9 Jr. Dorene Ramirez; 5-7
Sr. Nicole Sandoval.
GAME: Brackenridge advanced to bi-district against Gregory-Portland and will again have more than enough talent
to return to the post-season. Brady and Pedraza were first
team all-district while Ramirez was on the second team.
SAN ANTONIO EDISON GOLDEN BEARS--Coach: Angie
Alonzo. 2010-11: 10-20/7-9.
NAMES: 5-3 Sr. Ashley Ortiz; 5-5 Sr. Adrienne Alvarado; 5-3
Jr. Valerie Cervantes; 5-3 Jr. Jordan Hernandez; 5-6 Sr. Nicole Hernandez.
GAME: Cervantes was named district newcomer of the
year while Alvarado was second team all-district. This combination is dynamic enough to propel Edison to the top of
the district pack.
SAN ANTONIO KENNEDY ROCKETS--Coach: Lelia J. Lockett.
2010-11: 23-7/15-1.
NAMES: 5-8 Sr. Gabby Ramos, 17.8 ppg., 10.2 rpg.; 5-3 Jr.
Vanessa Perez; 5-6 Sr. Andrea Tello, 5.8 ppg.; 5-6 Sr. Amber
Lopez; 5-5 Jr. Claudia Montalvo.
GAME: Kennedy advanced to bi-district against Floresville
after clinching the school’s first district championship. The
team had made the playoffs only once before, in 2009. This
could be a rebuilding year after the team graduated seven
seniors and will include quite a few new faces. Ramos averaged a double-double and was named to the all-area team
as well as district MVP.
SAN ANTONIO LANIER VOKS--Coach: Laura Negrete-Fernandez. 2010-11: 14-18/10-6.
NAMES: Sr. Samantha Cortinas; Sr. Ashley Carrizal; Jr. Rebecca Escamilla; Sr. Jovina Haro; Sr. Kelly Martinez; Jr. Isabel
Ortiz.
GAME: Lanier advanced to bi-district against Victoria East.
Cortinas placed on the first team all-district roster and will
lead another playoff charge.
SAN ANTONIO SOUTHSIDE CARDINALS--Coach: Dolores
Sulaica. 2010-11: 9-21/7-9.
NAMES: 5-5 Jr. Candi Vaquera, 6 ppg., 2 rpg., 2 apg., 2 spg.;
5-10 Jr. Katherine Guerra, 4 ppg., 11 rpg.; 5-10 Jr. Shayla
Riddell, 5 ppg., 9.8 rpg.; 5-4 Jr. April Rodriguez, 4 ppg., 3
spg.
GAME: Southside is young but with a deep group of juniors
who have one year of varsity experience. Team expects to
be in full swing by the time district rolls around.
SAN ANTONIO BURBANK BULLDOGS-Coach: Laura Zapata.
2010-11: 13-20/9-7.
NAMES: Sr. Karina Martinez; Sr. Alexis Lopez; Sr. Selina
Lopez; Soph. Alejandra Martinez; 5-6 Sr. Ingrid Ortega; Sr.
Sarah Perez.
GAME: Burbank advanced to bi-district for the fifth consecutive season, this time against Victoria West. Karina Martinez is back following a second team all-district campaign.
SAN ANTONIO MEMORIAL MINUTEMEN-Coach: Mike
Gant. 2010-11: 8-21/2-14.
NAMES: 5-7 Sr. Krystal Campos; 5-4 Sr. Julia Garcia; 5-5 Sr.
Sabrina Cervantes; 5-5 Sr. Karoline Rodriguez; 5-7 Sr. Ruth
Gutierrez.
GAME: Memorial will need several on its roster to step up
to replace graduated all-area talent Diamond Maldonado.
It may not sound like much, but Memorial’s eight wins
were eight more than the previous season, so this is definitely a team showing improvement.
SAN ANTONIO JEFFERSON MUSTANGS--Coach: Tammy
Beresford. 2010-11: 12-15/8-8.
NAMES: Sr. Amber Diaz; Sr. Destiny Guzman; Sr. Ronni Rodriguez; Sr. Tiffany Rodriguez; Sr. Tessa Villarreal; Sr. Madalena Zuniga.
GAME: Team must replace graduated all-district talent Brittany Garza.
SAN ANTONIO FOX TECH BUFFALOES--Coach: Ruben Segovia. 2010-11: 5-21/3-13.
NAMES: 5-4 Sr. Jackie Caldera; 5-5 Jr. Rebecca Escamilla;
6-2 Sr. Rayven Reyes.
GAME: Seniors and all-district luminaries Grace Seward
and Laura Enriquez must be replaced.
DISTRICT 30-4A
FLORESVILLE TIGERS-Coach: Greg McWilliams. 2010-11:
28-7/6-4.
NAMES: 5-8 Sr. Erica Hernandez, 19.8 ppg., 2.3 rpg., 2.5
spg.; 6-0 Jr. Shelby Leinneweber, 8.3 ppg., 7.3 rpg., 1.8 spg.;
5-9 Sr. Brittany Aikens, 12.2 ppg., 4.2 rpg., 2.1 spg.; 5-8 Sr.
Amanda Montoya, 4.3 ppg., 5.6 rpg., 1.5 spg.
GAME: Floresville advanced to the regional quarterfinals
against Victoria East. Team returns a wealth of experience.
Success will depend heavily on Floresville being able to
find some stability at the point guard position. Hernandez
is district co-MVP while Aikens was first team all-district.
Leinneweber was on the second team.
VICTORIA EAST TITANS—Coach: Yulonda Wimbish-North.
2010-11: 24-10/7-3.
NAMES: 5-8 Jr. Ramaya Dean.; Sr. Kenya Griffin; Sr. Ashley
Strelec; 5-7 Sr. Danielle Franklin; Sr. Shanice Hughes; 5-6
Jr. Bre Williams.
GAME: Victoria East made its first year one to remember
in racing to the regional semifinals against Cedar Park Vista
Ridge. Franklin was a defensive stopper and named to
the Victoria Advocate all-area first team while Griffin and
Hughes were on the second team. Dean was honorable
mention and voted district newcomer of the year.
GREGORY-PORTLAND WILDCATS-Coach: Vince Stark.
2010-11: 27-10/6-4.
NAMES: 5-9 Sr. Whitney West, 15.7 ppg., 2.3 apg., 4.1 spg.;
5-6 Sr. Candace Walls, 8.2 ppg., 2.5 apg., 2.3 spg.; 5-9 Jr.
Sarah Wisor, 12.7 ppg., 5.9 rpg., 3.5 apg., 3.5 spg.
GAME: Gregory-Portland advanced to the area round
against Hidalgo. Team will have more varsity experience.
A lack of size will have to be made up with quickness and
team play. West and Wisor were first team all-district while
Walls was on the second team.
VICTORIA WEST WARRIORS—Coach: Sandra Jimenez.
2010-11: 26-10/9-1.
NAMES: 5-6 Sr. Kaylee Krawietz; 5-7 Jr. Treka Franklin; Sr.
Adelaide Wenzel; Sr. Danielle Franklin; 5-2 Sr. Emily Skipper,
8.4 ppg., 4.9 rpg., 3.4 apg.; 5-2 Sr. Sevanah Campos-Reyes.
GAME: Victoria West advanced to the regional quarterfinals against Hidalgo. Treka Franklin was district co-MVP
while Wenzel, Skipper, Campos-Reyes and Danielle Franklin
were first team all-district for a school that shot out of the
gate in its first year.
BEEVILLE JONES TROJANS-Coach: Katina Walker. 2010-11:
12-18/2-8.
NAMES: Jr. Victoria Elizalde; Jr. Randi Maupin; Sr. Tori Munoz; Sr. Lynn Puente; Sr. Alisa Patterson; Jr. Annysa Barbosa;
Jr. Theresa Amador.
GAME: Look for good things to happen behind second
team all-district Elizalde and honorable mention Maupin.
PORT LAVACA CALHOUN SANDCRABS--Coach: Sherman
Chew (340-124). 2010-11: 13-20/0-10.
NAMES: 5-8 Sr. Michelle Wagner; 5-9 Sr. Sage Sexton; Soph.
Raven Jones; Jr. Brenda Cardona; Sr. Summer Wunderlich;
Sr. Jayda Barton; Sr. Amanda Villarreal; Sr. Brayson McGrew; Soph. Jordan Edison; Sr. Kendall Smith.
GAME: Calhoun is fighting an uphill battle in a tough district. Still, the team can point to first team all-district Wagner and honorable mention all-district Barton and Sexton
as bright spots to build with. Only three seniors graduated
from the roster.
DISTRICT 31-4A
CORPUS CHRISTI RAY TEXANS-Coach: Roy De La Pena (429211). 2010-11: 20-12/10-2.
NAMES: 5-4 Jr. Erin Longoria; 5-9 Sr. Lierra Franklin; 5-11
Soph. Shanell Stewart.
GAME: Ray advanced to the area round against Victoria
East and with its solid tradition will again be among the
favorites. Longoria and Franklin were first team all-district.
CORPUS CHRISTI MOODY TROJANS-Coach: Myra Nerios.
2010-11: 22-14/9-3.
NAMES: 5-6 Jr. Alyssa Salinas; 6-2 Jr. Adrienne Nickelson; Jr.
Renae Palacios; 6-2 Sr. Kierra Sanders; 5-7 Soph. Taylor Wil-
liams; 5-0 Jr. Alexis Urtado; 5-4 Soph. Taylor Garcia.
GAME: Moody advanced to the area round against Floresville but graduated district MVP Kiana Orise. Urtado and
Nickelson return following a second team all-district year
while Williams and Salinas were honorable mention.
CORPUS CHRISTI TULOSO-MIDWAY CHEROKEES-Coach:
Hector Serna. 2010-11: 25-11/9-3.
NAMES: 5-10 Sr. Korey Coburn, 10 ppg., 6 rpg.; 5-8 Sr. Victoria Galaviz, 6 ppg., 9 rpg., 3 spg.
GAME: Tuloso-Midway advanced to the area round against
Victoria West. A good nucleus of seven lettermen returns
to a senior ballclub. Team is big inside, has a great attitude
and work habits and a great tradition that has netted five
consecutive playoff appearances. Coburn was second team
all-district while Galaviz was honorable mention.
CORPUS CHRISTI CALALLEN WILDCATS-Coach: David Land
(470-234). 2010-11: 20-14/7-5.
NAMES: 6-0 Sr. Jackie Bueno, 10 ppg., 6 rpg., 2 bpg.; 5-7
Sr. KK Guthrie, 8 ppg., 5 rpg.; 5-7 Sr. Shelby Pesek, 9 ppg.,
5 rpg.
GAME: Calallen advanced to bi-district against Hidalgo
Early College. With three veteran starters back in the mix,
Calallen seeks to have a more extended playoff run behind
first team all-district Bueno and second teamers Guthrie
and Pesek.
ALICE COYOTES-Coach: Larry Skinner. 2010-11: 8-18/3-9.
NAMES: 5-6 Jr. Lexie Villarreal; 5-7 Sr. Morgan Schulze; 5-6
Sr. Victoria Arellano.
GAME: Alice missed the playoffs after going the previous
year. Villarreal was a first team all-district recipient while
Arellano was on the second team.
CORPUS CHRISTI FLOUR BLUFF HORNETS-Coach: James
McMinn. 2010-11: 6-20/4-8.
NAMES: 5-10 Jr. Julia Rendon; Caitlynn Mitchell.
GAME: Flour Bluff missed the dance after being on the
floor the previous year. New blood arrives with newcomer
of the year Mitchell.
KINGSVILLE KING BRAHMAS-Coach: Mark Belford. 201011: 3-21/0-12.
NAMES: Jr. Jasmine Richardson; Sr. Kaylie Hahn.
GAME: This program is always battling hard but playing behind in overall talent. Still, King boasts first team all-district
Richardson and honorable mention Hahn to lift the winloss record.
DISTRICT 32-4A
HIDALGO PIRATES-Coach: Jim Post. 2010-11: 30-6/17-1.
NAMES: 5-11 Sr. Nelly Flores, 18.7 ppg., 10.6 rpg.; Jr. Jade
Jones; Jr. Janice Castillo; Jr. Nikki Sanchez; Soph. Lexi Williams, 8 ppg., 4 rpg., 2 apg.; Sr. Alexis Frias; Jr. Danica Garcia.
GAME: Hidalgo advanced to the regional semifinals against
Austin LBJ in the school’s initial season up from Class 3A
and will be just as formidable this year. Flores was the district MVP while averaging a double-double and should be
outstanding her senior season. Williams chalked up newcomer of the year honors while Jones was first team alldistrict, Sanchez was on the second team and Castillo was
honorable mention.
WESLACO EAST WILDCATS-Coach: Chris Kromer (240-305).
2010-11: 25-12/16-2.
NAMES: 5-10 Sr. Kayla Rodriguez; 5-6 Jr. Falisha Villanueva;
5-2 Jr. Marissa Decanini; 5-10 Sr. Caroline Cuellar; 5-7 Sr. Patricia Ochoa; 5-10 Sr. Julianna Benitez; 5-8 Sr. Clarisa Zavala;
5-5 Jr. Samantha Rivera.
GAME: Weslaco East advanced to bi-district against Corpus Christi Moody and despite graduating several talented
players including offensive player of the year Darcy Cuellar
should still be playoff worthy. Watch for honorable mention all-district selections Villanueva, Benitez and Caroline
Cuellar to steer the attack.
MISSION VETERANS MEMORIAL PATRIOTS-Coach: Rafael
Cantu, Jr. 2010-11: 21-15/14-4.
NAMES: Jr. Briana Casas, 12.5 ppg., 11 rpg.; Sr. Kassy Lopez.
GAME: Veterans Memorial advanced to bi-district against
Corpus Christi Tuloso-Midway. Double-double machine Casas was at home in a first team all-district campaign, where
she was joined by Lopez.
EDCOUCH-ELSA YELLOWJACKETS-Coach: Imelda Rubio.
2010-11: 15-20/10-8.
NAMES: 5-6 Sr. Laura Ruiz, 10 ppg., 6 rpg., 5 spg.; 5-10 Sr.
Kendra Garcia, 10 ppg., 10 rpg., 4 bpg.; 5-7 Soph. Katrina
Capello, 12 ppg., 5 rpg., 2 spg.; 5-6 Jr. Gabby Capello, 8
GAME: After a rebuilding year, Edcouch-Elsa’s team
4A
consists of two powerful seniors, three juniors and two
sophomores who are looking for perfection this season.
Garcia was second team all-district while Ruiz and Kendra
and Katrina Capello were all honorable mention.
ROMA GLADIATORS-Coach: Romero Rios. 2010-11: 1319/8-10.
GAME: Sr. Lynette Guerra; Sr. Jessica Garcia; Jr. Mariela
Silva; Jr. Ana Resendez; Sr. Julia Perez; Jr. Karen Gonzalez;
Sr. Isamar Ochoa.
GAME: Talent abounds on this team with first team alldistrict Garcia and honorable mention picks Guerra and
Perez.
LA JOYA JUAREZ-LINCOLN HUSKIES--Coach: Anisa Reyna.
2010-11: 17-10/11-7.
NAMES: Sr. Gracie Lopez; Sr. Maria De Alejandro.
GAME: Juarez-Lincoln advanced to bi-district against
Corpus Christi Ray, one year after going 2-28/0-14. Team
must replace a pair of graduated first team all-district
stars in Cynthia Badillo and Brenda Montemayor. Watch
for honorable mention all-district De Alejandro to assume
the leadership role.
MERCEDES TIGERS-Coach: Marisa Gutierrez. 2010-11:
15-17/8-10.
NAMES: 5-4 Sr. Alyza Alaniz; 5-3 Sr. Anessa Casarez; 5-10
Sr. Taylor Morrell; 5-2 Jr. Selena Alvarado; 5-7 Sr. Marlen
Trevino; 5-3 Jr. Monica Ramirez; 5-3 Sr. Rebecca Trevino;
5-0 Jr. Marissa Mata; 5-7 Jr. Sonia Flores; 5-6 Jr. Keisha
Rodriguez; 5-4 Soph. Crystal Cardenas.
GAME: Mercedes is driven to succeed this year behind
second team all-district Ramirez and honorable mention
stars Alaniz and Rodriguez.
BROWNSVILLE VETERANS MEMORIAL CHARGERS—
Coach: Lottie Zarate. 2010-11: 3-19/3-15.
NAMES: 5-5 Soph. Cassie Garza; 5-7 Jr. Jasmine Flores;
5-6 Jr. Marissa Gomez; 5-5 Jr. Ashley Villarreal; 5-6 Soph.
Loyda Rodriguez; 5-10 Jr. Gisela Angeles; 5-4 Soph. Mirana
Alcala; 5-10 Jr. Monica Chacon; 5-5 Jr. Krystal Flores; 5-6 Jr.
Catherine Cuellar.
GAME: Veterans Memorial will again be young with no
seniors in the second year of the program. Angeles and
Krystal Flores garnered second team all-district recognition last year with Cuellar and Alcala on the honorable
mention list.
RIO GRANDE CITY RATTLERS-Coach: Simon Garza. 201011: 6-21/3-15.
GAME: Rio Grande City showed modest improvement
after going winless in district the previous year.
PHARR VALLEY VIEW TIGERS-Coach: Ozzy Hernandez.
2010-11: 0-22/0-18.
NAMES: Jr. Dorana Valdez; Jr. Alma Rodriguez; Jr. Kimberly
Hernandez; Soph. Patricia Garza; Jr. Dalia Mata; Jr. Karina
Hernandez.
GAME: Valley View not only missed the playoffs after
advancing the previous year and must replace a trio of
graduated all-district talents but went winless in the
process.
STATE TOP 10
CLASS 3A GIRLS
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Abilene Wylie—Peyton Little is back before going to Texas A&M for a repeat shot at a state title.
Kennedale—District MVP Jamaika Hughes returns for a regional finalist that fell to Abilene Wylie.
Texarkana Liberty-Eylau—Lady Leopards danced to the regional semifinals and always represent well.
Argyle—Skip Townsend arrives from a wildly successful run at Brock and inherits another strong team.
Fairfield—After a state semifinal berth, Fairfield brings back enough talent to make another run.
Rockport-Fulton—The first year down in Class 3A was good to R-F, which made it to Austin.
Sour Lake Hardin-Jefferson—District MVP Abreanna Fontenot leads a deep team returning four starters.
Lubbock Cooper—Three-time all-state Brittney Bednarz leads a talented regional semifinalist.
Shallowater—In the same district with Lubbock Cooper and also picked next to each other in the state top 10 list.
Lucas Lovejoy—Hit hard by graduation, but still a dangerous team that reached the state final against Abilene Wylie.
CLASS 3A
DISTRICT 1-3A
PERRYTON RANGERS--Coach: Dustin Klafka. 2010-11: 229/9-0.
NAMES: 5-4 Sr. Bailey Walker; 5-6 Sr. Shelby Skaggs; Soph.
Sydney Walton, 10 ppg., 4 rpg.; Sr. Mackenzie Allred.
GAME: Perryton advanced to the area round against Seminole. Team must replace graduated district MVP Lisa Rinker
but is otherwise strong with the return of first team alldistrict Walker and Allred.
PAMPA HARVESTERS-Coach: Gene Valentine. 2010-11:
6-20/2-7.
NAMES: 5-5 Sr. Kirsten Kuhn; Sr. Kaitlin Sieck; Sr. Delaney
Clandening.
GAME: Pampa missed the post-season after advancing the
previous year. This team should find that to be a one-year
absence as Kuhn, Sieck and Clandening all return following
first team all-district seasons.
DALHART GOLDEN WOLVES--Coach: Shannon Fisher (172110). 2010-11: 15-15/4-5.
NAMES: Sr. Jeana Sybesma; Sr. Brynn Dunham.
GAME: Dalhart advanced to bi-district against Lubbock
Cooper and will be in capable hands once again with the
return of district defensive player of the year Sybesma and
first team all-district Dunham.
BORGER BULLDOGS-Coach: Travis Nicks. 2010-11: 1119/3-6.
NAMES: Sr. Leah Stroud.
GAME: Borger advanced to bi-district against Shallowater
one year after a 1-9 district finish. The primary challenge
for the team will be finding replacements for graduated alldistrict talents J’cee Pool and Madison Argo.
DISTRICT 2-3A
LUBBOCK COOPER PIRATES-Coach: Trent Hilliard (156120). 2010-11: 24-13/6-4.
NAMES: 5-8 Sr. Brittney Bednarz, 12.2 ppg., 4.8 rpg., 4.8
apg., 3.3 spg.; 5-10 Sr. Beka Brown, 9.6 ppg., 8.1 rpg., 1.4
apg., 1.7 spg.; 6-1 Jr. Bridget Rampy, 3.1 ppg., 4.9 rpg., 2.2
bpg.; 5-9 Jr. Taylor Parr, 7.1 ppg., 3.6 rpg., 1.7 apg., 1.6 spg.;
5-6 Jr. Katy Boren, 7.3 ppg., 1.2 apg.; 5-5 Sr. Kalyn Bednarz,
6.2 ppg., 3 rpg., 2.1 apg., 2.1 spg.
GAME: Cooper advanced to the regional semifinals against
Kennedale. This will be one of the top teams in the state
led by point guard Brittney Bednarz, a three-time all-state
talent. Brown is a returning all-region player and four starters in all are back to make an even deeper playoff run. Kalyn Bednarz and Boren were second team all-district. Cooper has made the regional tournament in four of the last
five years. This is not only one of the toughest districts in
the state but one of the toughest regions as well.
SHALLOWATER MUSTANGS--Coach: Chuck Darden (732240). 2010-11: 27-7/9-1.
NAMES: 5-8 Sr. Marissa Westbrook; 5-10 Sr. Kylee Smith;
5-6 Jr. Ashten Elliott; 5-10 Jr. Rebekah Jones; 5-6 Soph. Sharon Harkey; 5-11 Sr. Bailey Pounds; 5-8 Sr. Charlsi Brawley.
GAME: Shallowater advanced to the regional semifinals
against Abilene Wylie. Westbrook was honored on the
Class 3A all-South Plains second team as well as first team
all-district. Smith, Pounds and Elliott were all on the second
team. This was a team that overcame numerous off-season
losses and a move up to 3A to accomplish much.
LUBBOCK ESTACADO MATADORS-Coach: Diane Morgan
(233-155). 2010-11: 12-15/4-6.
NAMES: 5-5 Jr. Tramesha Wilson, 10 ppg., 3.2 rpg.; 5-7
Soph. Kyanna Walton, 4 ppg., 2.2 rpg.; 6-1 Soph. Shatavia
Turner; 6-0 Jr. Tykera Ross.
GAME: Estacado had an unusual second consecutive season in missing the playoffs and turns to a young nucleus
to restore the program to its accustomed winning ways.
Wilson was named Class 3A all-South Plains first team and
district newcomer of the year.
LEVELLAND LOBOS--Coach: Terri White. 2010-11: 23-8/91.
NAMES: Sr. Whitnee Wade.
GAME: Levelland advanced to the regional quarterfinals
against district rival Lubbock Cooper but must replace
graduated district MVP Lindsey Lee. Team should once
again be a playoff competitor in this district with the return
of second team all-district Wade.
LAMESA GOLDEN TORNADOES-Coach: Eddie Smith. 201011: 4-16/0-10.
NAMES: 5-11 Sr. Johnna Prather; 5-5 Jr. Ashi Mason.
GAME: Prather returns following a second team all-district
campaign and is the team’s senior leader.
BROWNFIELD CUBS--Coach: Derek Faught. 2010-11:
4-20/2-8.
NAMES: Sr. Kori Holt.
GAME: Holt nabbed second team all-district recognition.
DISTRICT 3-3A
CLINT LIONS-Coach: John Wilson (166-104). 2010-11: 1515/9-1.
NAMES: 5-6 Sr. Daisy Aguilar; 5-11 Sr. Valerie Campos; 5-6
Jr. Bethany Belmonte; 5-8 Sr. Yvette Dickson; 5-1 Jr. Alex
Millan; 5-5 Sr. Shelby Medina; 5-5 Sr. Yvonne Gonzalez.
GAME: Clint advanced to the area round against Shallowater and will be favored again in this league. Aguilar returns
to lead following a district MVP season and has plenty of
help from co-newcomer of the year Millan and first team
all-district Campos and Belomonte.
CLINT MOUNTAIN VIEW LOBOS--Coach: Richard Chacon.
2010-11: 6-13/4-6.
NAMES: 5-6 Sr. Esmee Miranda, 13.7 ppg., 5.1 apg., 7.4
spg.; 5-9 Sr. Krystal Andazola, 11.8 ppg., 5.1 rpg.; 5-2 Sr. Liz
Rodriguez, 6.1 ppg., 2.1 apg., 6.8 spg.; 5-0 Sr. Vivi Nunez,
8.3 ppg., 3.7apg., 6.1 spg.; Fr. Yuliana Cardoza.
GAME: Senior leadership and experience at the guard position will be key for the Lobos as they make a run at the
playoffs. Co-defensive player of the year Miranda will lead
the charge and fellow first team all-district selections Andazola and Nunez are expected to contribute, as is defensive
specialist Rodriguez. Cardoza will need to make an instant
impact on the interior in order for the Lobos to make their
run.
FABENS WILDCATS--Coach: Anthony Bastine. 2010-11:
8-21/6-4.
NAMES: 5-6 Sr. Larissa Portillo; 5-3 Sr. Lupita Roman; 5-6
Soph. Samantha Ramirez; 5-3 Sr. Brianna Portillo; 5-11
Soph. Alyssa Hernandez; 5-8 Jr. Bobbie Spence; 5-10 Sr.
Alejandra Iglesias; 5-6 Jr. Janika Spence.
GAME: Fabens advanced to bi-district against Seminole.
Hernandez was named co-newcomer of the year and is
part of a talented squad that includes first team all-district
Janika Spence and second teamer Bobbie Spence.
PECOS EAGLES--Coach: Debbie Garcia. 2010-11: 9-13.
NAMES: Sr. Chelsea Roman; Sr. Karina Quintana; Sr. Kebbeh
Darpolar; Sr. Valerie Madrid.
GAME: Pecos advanced to bi-district against Midland
Greenwood for the second consecutive season and will
again contend for the playoffs. Roman and Quintana were
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named to the first team all-district roster while Darpolar
and Madrid were on the second team.
ANTHONY WILDCATS--Coach: Joann Rivera. 2010-11:
7-22/0-10.
NAMES: Soph. Amber Guerrero; 5-5 Sr. Danielle Medina;
Jr. Taylor DeLeon; Soph. Valerie Hernandez; Soph. Abigail
Calderon; Sr. Aideli Jimenez; Soph. Alejandra Salas.
GAME: Anthony should field a competitive club behind
second team all-district performers DeLeon and Guerrero.
PRESIDIO BLUE DEVILS--Coach: Pablo Rodriguez.
NAMES: Sr. Anairy Hernandez; Sr. Alyssa Tavarez; Jr. Viviana
Guerrero.
GAME: Presidio will be vastly improved with the return of
a trio of second team all-district talents in Hernandez, Tavarez and Guerrero.
DISTRICT 4-3A
MIDLAND GREENWOOD RANGERS-Coach: Quint Anthony
(55-44). 2010-11: 14-10/5-3.
NAMES: 5-11 Sr. Peyton Pyle, 13 ppg., 9 rpg.; 5-4 Sr. Alyssa
Anthony, 8 ppg., 8.7 apg.; 5-5 Jr. Courtney Waters, 10 ppg.,
5 rpg.; 5-9 Soph. Morgan McKee, 4 ppg., 3 rpg.; 5-9 Sr. Emily Dye, 3 ppg., 6 rpg.; Sr. Becca Campbell; Jr. Baily Ray.
GAME: Greenwood advanced to the area round against
Levelland. This is an experienced team returning all five
starters and eight varsity players. Seniors Pyle and Anthony
are three-year starters and should provide great leadership. Pyle was a TGCA all-state selection and led the team
in scoring and rebounding while first team all-district Anthony led the team in assists, steals and three-point shooting percentage. Waters was another first team pick and led
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the team in field goal percentage and was the second leading scorer. Strengths include experience, speed, shooting
and defense while size will be a challenge.
ANDREWS MUSTANGS-Coach: Rusty Gilbreath (182-95).
2010-11: 22-9/7-1.
NAMES: Jr. Kaitlin Steele; 5-6 Sr. McKenzie Long; 5-7 Sr.
Rayna Diaz; 5-5 Sr. Baley Badgett; Sr. Sandra Villa.
GAME: Andrews advanced to the area round against Lubbock Cooper. Steele burst on the scene as district newcomer of the year and should have the team battling for district
bragging rights, despite the loss of graduated district MVP
Heather Rawls. Long and Diaz were named first team alldistrict while Badgett and Villa were on the second team.
SEMINOLE MAIDENS-Coach: Dickie Faught (574-262).
2010-11: 18-15/5-3.
NAMES: 5-8 Sr. Destini Thomas, 6.4 ppg., 5.1 rpg.; 5-3 Sr.
Moriama Mendoza, 5.3 ppg., 2.7 spg.; 5-5 Sr. Madison Froman, 7.4 ppg., 3.2 rpg.
GAME: Seminole advanced to the regional quarterfinals
against Shallowater. Maidens return eight lettermen (3.5
starters) from a district runner-up. Team will feature a
small but quick unit that will press and run effectively.
MONAHANS LOBOES-Coach: Landry McNeese. 2010-11:
11-13/3-5.
NAMES: Jr. Lexi Subia; Sr. Alex Rodriguez; Sr. Lynzie Hyman;
Jr. Seline Sanchez; Sr. Dezi Johnson; Sr. Cassandra Cutbirth;
Sr. Jenna Jernigan.
GAME: This is the second year at the helm for Coach McNeese, who turns to second team all-district Johnson as
the team leader.
FORT STOCKTON PANTHERS--Coach: Vic Ivy. 2010-11:
5-23/0-8. NAMES: Sr. Katie Tavarez; 5-7 Sr. Kiara Bustamante; 5-5 Sr.
Danielle Trevino; 5-6 Sr. Katy Singh; 5-7 Sr. Tiffany Rodriguez; 5-7 Sr. Gabby Gonzales; 5-3 Sr. Tarrina Cepeda.
GAME: Tavarez and Singh are coming off second team alldistrict campaigns for a team with plenty of seniors.
DISTRICT 5-3A
ABILENE WYLIE BULLDOGS-Coach: Tri Danley (406-123).
2010-11: 26-14/8-0.
NAMES: 5-10 Sr. Peyton Little, 23.4 ppg.; Sr. Macee Taylor; 5-4 Jr. Hailey Brown; Jr. Brittany McPherson; Jr. Tucker
Smith; Jr. Kylie Jenkins; Soph. Punkin Mack; Soph. Bailey
Turner.
GAME: One year after falling in the state tournament
championship game by a bucket, Wylie made sure history
would not repeat itself by knocking off Lucas Lovejoy, 6658, to win it all. And there could well be more to come.
Tournament MVP, district MVP, Reporter-News player of
the year and anything else you can think of sensation Peyton Little is back for another go at the gold before going
to Texas A&M. Little scored a Class 3A state championship
game record 43 points against Lovejoy. Floor leader Brown
was a second team all-Big Country pick as well as district
newcomer of the year, while Jenkins was first team all-district and McPherson placed on the second team.
BROWNWOOD LIONS-Coach: Heather Hohertz (43-21).
2010-11: 22-10/6-2.
NAMES: 5-7 Sr. Patricia Wilson, 16 ppg., 5 rpg., 4 apg., 5
spg.; 5-10 Sr. Sara Byrd, 10 ppg., 10 rpg.,4 spg.; 5-5 Sr. Sydnie Darden, 6 ppg., 3 apg., 4 spg.; 5-10 Sr. Kelsey Gober, 6
ppg., 4 rpg.; 5-6 Soph. La Keeta Vacarro, 4 ppg., 3 spg.
GAME: Brownwood advanced to the area round against
Kennedale. Wilson was named district defensive player of
the year as well as first team all-Big Country on a team featuring strong defense, creating steals and quickness. Byrd
was first team all-district while Darden was on the second
unit.
BIG SPRING STEERS--Coach: Mike Warren. 2010-11: 189/2-6.
NAMES: 5-9 Sr. Bridgette Tuitt; 6-0 Sr. Cerbi Ritchey, 14.2
ppg., 7.2 rpg.; 5-6 Jr. Logan Yarbar; 5-8 Sr. MacKenzie Stone;
5-5 Sr. Lashaunte Anderson; 5-10 Sr. Diamond Mayes.
GAME: Ritchey was honored as top sixth man on the allBig Country team in addition to first team all-district while
Tuitt was on the second team. Big Spring will field a veteran
senior team.
SWEETWATER MUSTANGS-Coach: Candice Wyatt. 201011: 16-17/1-7.
NAMES: 6-0 Sr. Alicia Finn, 12 ppg., 9 rpg.; 5-3 Sr. Kinsey
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Browning, 8 ppg., 2 apg., 3 spg.; 5-6 Jr. Suede Shirley, 6
ppg., 3 apg., 2 spg.; 5-7 Sr. Candice Hernandez, 3 ppg., 3
rpg., 1 spg.
GAME: Coach McSherry believes this team should compete
for a playoff spot this year. They will be playing in the same
system for three consecutive years and understand what it
takes to get to the next level. Finn was second team all-Big
Country and first team all-district.
SNYDER TIGERS-Coach: Jennifer Young. 2010-11: 18-12/3-5.
NAMES: 5-6 Sr. Jentri Driggers; 5-3 Jr. Heather Medrano;
5-6 Sr. Zoi Malone; 5-9 Sr. Karyss McCullar.
GAME: Snyder advanced to the area round against Decatur
but must replace a pair of graduated first team all-district
talents in Laura Reigh and Jacoree Brooks. Expect second
teamer Driggers to play a bigger role in her final season.
DISTRICT 6-3A
BURKBURNETT BULLDOGS-Coach: Alex Koulovatos (425295). 2010-11: 22-7/10-0.
NAMES: 5-8 Sr. Macy Cooke; 5-6 Sr. Hailey Land; 5-8 Sr.
Haleigh Camerlin; 5-6 Jr. Ebony Griffith; 5-8 Sr. Haleigh Camerlin; 5-9 Jr. Carissa Bounds; 5-4 Jr. Sam Castro; 5-5 Sr.
Margaret Fernandez; 5-9 Soph. Autumn Johnson; 5-9 Sr.
Presley Ford; 5-6 Soph. Kaylea Armstrong.
GAME: Burkburnett advanced to the regional quarterfinals
against Kennedale. Cooke was named to the Red River 22
first team as well as TABC all-region, district offensive player of the year and is a player with unlimited range. Watch
for tri-newcomer of the year Johnson to also have an impact with help from first team all-district Land and second
teamer Camerlin.
BOWIE JACKRABBITS-Coach: Colby Davis. 2010-11: 1417/4-6.
NAMES: Soph. Madison Wallace; Jr. Demi Cage; Jr. Laken
DeMoss; Jr. Emily Gilbert.
GAME: Bowie missed the playoffs after going the previous
year and will turn to tri-newcomer of the year Wallace, first
team all-district Cage and honorable mention all-district
DeMoss and Gilbert to lead a resurgence.
GRAHAM STEERS-Coach: Trent Lankford. 2010-11: 1614/5-5.
NAMES: 5-8 Sr. Bonni Peeks, 7 ppg., 2 rpg., 2 apg., 1 spg.;
5-7 Jr. Jena Condron, 2.5 ppg.; 5-9 Jr. Tanisha Reeve, 3 ppg.
GAME: Graham advanced to bi-district against Snyder. Lady
Blues will have to contend with inexperience and depth issues and will have to rely on defense to keep the team in
games. Peeks was solid in a first team all-district season.
WICHITA FALLS HIRSCHI HUSKIES-Coach: Leta Lofton.
2010-11: 9-15/2-8.
NAMES: 5-7 Jr. Camille Lee, 10 ppg., 4 rpg.; 5-4 Sr. Jaleishia
Battle, 8 ppg., 4 apg.; 5-4 Soph. Anastaeshia Lee, 8 ppg., 3
apg., 4 spg.
GAME: Quickness and speed will the strong areas for the
Lady Huskies. The talented Camille Lee was first team alldistrict while Anastaeshia Lee was on the second team and
Battle was honorable mention.
IOWA PARK HAWKS-Coach: Jacinda Langen. 2010-11: 1417/5-6.
NAMES: Jr. Brittany Owens; Jr. Shelby Cerda; Sr. Jessie Crenshaw; Sr. Candace McFadden.
GAME: Iowa Park must replace seven graduated seniors
after advancing to bi-district against Brownwood. Owens
returns following a tri-newcomer of the year award while
Crenshaw returns following an honorable mention alldistrict year.
VERNON LIONS-Coach: Blake Eddleman. 2010-11: 1218/4-6.
NAMES: Sr. Sierra Garza; Sr. Chasity Boyce; Jr. Kia Dixon; Jr.
Miranda Drennan.
GAME: Garza was rock solid in a first team all-district year
and will lead a team with playoff aspirations. Help comes
from second team all-district Boyce and honorable mention all-district Dixon and Drennan.
DISTRICT 7-3A
DECATUR EAGLES--Coach: Billy Garner. 2010-11: 23-7.
NAMES: Sr. Joey Redwine; Sr. Allie Handlon.
GAME: Decatur advanced to the regional quarterfinals
against Abilene Wylie, an outstanding turnaround one year
after the team went 2-8 in district. Redwine raised a toast
to a newcomer of the year award, but the team needs to
replace three first team all-district graduates. Handlon will
also be big off a second team all-district year.
MINERAL WELLS RAMS--Coach: Betsy Baughman. 2010-
11: 19-12.
NAMES: Jr. Cora Jenkins, 16.8 ppg., 10.2 rpg.; Jr. Nina Benavides; Jr. Braylee Flaska; Soph. Ashlynn Robinson.
GAME: Mineral Wells advanced to the area round against
Abilene Wylie and will again be a tough team in this district
behind defensive player of the year Jenkins and first team
all-district talents Benavides and Flaska. All three were
sophomores when they received their honors. Robinson
was named honorable mention all-district.
BRIDGEPORT BULLS-Coach: Dallas Taylor. 2010-11: 25-6.
NAMES: 5-1 Sr. Audra Hart; 5-2 Soph. Lauren Hart; 6-1 Sr.
Kaleisha Haynes; 5-1 Soph. Leah Guinn.
GAME: Bridgeport advanced to the area round against
Burkburnett. Team will need to replace graduated district
MVP Haley Meekins and will count on first team all-district
Audra Hart and sensational second team all-district youngster Lauren Hart to lead the way.
BURLESON CENTENNIAL SPARTANS—Coach: Greg Peters.
2010-11: 18-8 as a JV team.
GAME: This is a first-year varsity team with no seniors, so
experience is obviously lacking. The Lady Spartans are hungry to start a strong basketball tradition as they enter their
first season in school history. Expect them to play very hard
in order to compete in a tough district.
LAKE WORTH BULLFROGS--Coach: Darryl Vrazel.
NAMES: Jr. Shardai Franklin.
GAME: Franklin knocked down first team all-district recognition as a sophomore.
RIVER OAKS CASTLEBERRY LIONS--Coach: Josh Cox. 201011: 4-24/0-8.
NAMES: 5-6 Sr. Mikayla Thompson; 5-7 Sr. Rachel Keefer;
5-8 Sr. Rebecca Salinas; 5-6 Sr. Geovana Castaneda; 5-6 Jr.
Rossina Ortega; 5-5 Jr. Stephanie Limon; 5-6 Jr. Kari Shoultz.
GAME: Castleberry expects to field an improved squad
this year with first team all-district Thompson and second
teamer Keefer leading the attack for a team that lost only
two seniors.
DISTRICT 8-3A
KENNEDALE WILDCATS-Coach: Vance Hughes (188-144).
2010-11: 26-8/10-0.
NAMES: 5-10 Jr. Travanti Downes, 12.8 ppg., 7.3 rpg., 2.1
apg., 3.3 spg.; 5-10 Jr. Jamaika Hughes, 14.2 ppg., 6 rpg.,
3.5 apg., 3.5 spg.; 5-8 Soph. McKinley Bostad, 14 ppg., 4.8
rpg., 3.3 apg., 3.2 spg.; 5-6 Sr. Josselynn Thomas, 8.6 ppg.,
7.6 rpg., 1 apg., 2.2 spg.; 5-9 Jr. Atummun.
GAME: Kennedale advanced to the regional final against
Abilene Wylie, the club’s second consecutive trip to that
round. Four starters return and with the past experience
these now older players are primed for a run at a state title.
Hughes was district MVP as a sophomore while Bostad was
newcomer of the year. Downes was co-defensive player of
the year. All three were first team all-district along with
Thomas.
GLEN ROSE TIGERS-Coach: Sheree Hill. 2010-11: 19-12/8-2.
NAMES: 5-6 Jr. Reilly Junge; 5-7 Jr. Kiffany Kelly; 5-10 Soph.
Kayla Goebel; 5-7 Jr. Destiny Ponce; Jr. Shelby Rotan; 5-6 Sr.
Roxi Ruiz; 5-5 Sr. Taylor Rhodes; 5-4 Jr. Samantha Montoya;
5-5 Jr. Alex Dahl.
GAME: Glen Rose advanced to bi-district against Mineral
Wells. Junes was selected offensive player of the year and
first team all-district, where she was joined by Goebel. Kelly and Ponce were named to the second team roster and
Rotan was honorable mention.
WEST TROJANS-Coach: Kevin Zuehlke. 2010-11: 15-17/6-4.
NAMES: Sr. Lacey McKenzie; Sr. Paige Snokhous; Sr. Hannah
Sykora; Sr. Brittany Chupik.
GAME: West advanced to bi-district against Bridgeport.
McKenzie will be the leader following a first team all-district campaign, while Snokhous was on the second team.
ALVARADO INDIANS--Coach: Jenny McKinney. 2010-11:
2-19/1-9.
NAMES: 5-5 Jr. Breanna Penner; 5-7 Jr. Bailey Warden; 5-10
Sr. Deserae Reyes.
GAME: Alvarado will need to replace a pair of graduated
all-district performers in Sarah Head and Brandi Morris.
VENUS BULLDOGS--Coach: Derek Driver. 2010-11: 1515/4-6.
NAMES: 5-6 Jr. Darian Gent; 5-7 Sr. Bailey Miller; 5-7 Sr. Edlin Sandoval; 5-0 Sr. Stephanie Suarez; 5-5 Sr. Desi Rivas; 5-8
Jr. Markie Abbott; 5-8 Soph. Payton Belcher.
GAME: Coach Driver is new to the program and welcomes
back second team all-district Gent along with honorable
mention Sandoval and Suarez.
HILLSBORO EAGLES--Coach: Darla Hendrix. 2010-11: 0-10
(district).
NAMES: 5-4 Jr. Megan Washington.
GAME: Hillsboro has suffered through back-to-back winless
district seasons.
DISTRICT 9-3A
ARGYLE EAGLES--Coach: Skip Townsend. 2010-11: 2111/7-3.
NAMES: 5-7 Jr. Morgan McInaney; 5-7 Sr. Meghan McInaney; 5-7 Jr. Allea Harris; 5-8 Soph. Kim Strelke; 5-8 Sr.
Kate Walker; 5-9 Sr. Paislea Harris; 5-7 Soph. Aubrey Kass;
5-7 Sr. Sophia Ulman.
GAME: Argyle advanced to the area round against Lucas
Lovejoy and welcomes wildly successful Coach Townsend
from Brock. This is a team that will have more experience
and graduated only four seniors. Harris was first team alldistrict and will lead the club.
SANGER INDIANS-Coach: Jack Armstrong. 2010-11: 288/9-1.
NAMES: Jr. Taylor Jones; Sr. Payton Howard; 6-2 Sr. Julieh
Clark.
GAME: Sanger advanced to the regional quarterfinals
against Lucas Lovejoy but graduated district MVP Reagan
Miller. Second team all-district talents Jones and Howard
will take on greater roles to try and lead the club back to
the post-season.
AUBREY CHAPARRALS--Coach: Johnny Hodge (242-95).
2010-11: 21-11/8-2.
NAMES: 5-6 Jr. Alison Crooks; 5-5 Sr. Taylor Endres; 6-1 Jr.
Sydney Shelstead; 5-11 Soph. Kaylee Parker.
GAME: Aubrey advanced to bi-district against Commerce
and is prepared for more success behind newcomer of the
year Shelstead.
WHITESBORO BEARCATS-Coach: James Worley. 2010-11:
11-17/3-7.
NAMES: Sr. Taylor Crews; 5-10 Jr. Katelyn Labhart.
GAME: A new coaching staff is in place at Whitesboro and
will turn to second team all-district Crews for immediate
success.
PILOT POINT BEARCATS-Coach: Todd Bramlett. 2010-11:
5-23/2-8.
NAMES: Sr. Abby Watson, 20 ppg.; Sr. Andi Sheeder; Sr.
Jordan Stephens; Jr. Hannah MacElroy; Sr. Brice Dunlap; Sr.
Sarah Batson; Soph. Abby Switzer.
GAME: Watson enjoyed first team all-district recognition
and will lead the team.
GAINESVILLE LEOPARDS-Coach: Chris Arledge. 2010-11:
1-28/0-10.
NAMES: Soph. Adrianna Kemp; Sr. Annette Kirk; Jr. Destini
Flowers; Jr. Kaitlyn Romans.
GAME: Coach Arledge moves over from district rival
Whitesboro. He said this team has a lot of work to do, but
if the girls buy in it will be a great experience. Kemp was
named second team all-district, the only freshman named
to any of the all-district rosters.
DISTRICT 10-3A
CELINA BOBCATS--Coach: Jordan Davis. 2010-11: 22-8.
NAMES: 5-10 Sr. Presley Stastny; 5-10 Sr. Kynzie Newman,
18.2 ppg., 5.8 rpg., 3.7 apg., 6.4 spg.; Sr. Amanda Gerths;
Soph. Sarah Cantu; Sr. Murphy White.
GAME: Celina advanced to the area round against Princeton and will again be a district favorite with the return of
district MVP and first team all-Texomaland Newman and
sixth man of the year Cantu. Gerths and White added honorable mention all-district recognition.
COMMERCE TIGERS--Coach: Le’Mone Ards. 2010-11: 1615.
NAMES: 5-6 Sr. Raven Massey; 5-7 Sr. Chelsea Love; Jr. Kaitlyn Mulkey; Jr. Amanda Hill; Jr. Kaci Harrison; Jr. Christian
Henry; Jr. Morgan Doolin.
GAME: Commerce advanced to the regional quarterfinals
against Princeton and will again solidly be in the battle for
first place in district. Watch for first team all district Love to
lead the charge with help from second teamer Massey and
honorable mention Harrison.
VAN ALSTYNE PANTHERS--Coach: Timothy Bryant (419241). 2010-11: 12-17/3-5.
NAMES: 5-9 Jr. Sierra Motley, 12 ppg., 7.1 rpg.; 5-10 Sr. Sam
Hutchinson, 8 ppg., 7.4 rpg.; 5-6 Jr. Hunter Offill, 7 ppg.,
3.5 apg.; 5-7 Sr. Kelsea Bryant, 6 ppg., 4 spg.; 5-6 Sr. Olivia
Wilkins, 4 ppg.
GAME: Van Alstyne should be improved in all facets in
Coach Bryant’s second season. There is plenty of balanced
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MVP while Hutchinson was first team all-district and Offill
second team. Bryant and Wilkins added honorable mention applause.
ANNA COYOTES-Coach: Hoot Jones. 2010-11: 18-13/5-3.
NAMES: Soph. Dee Moreno; 5-6 Sr. Courtney Gilliland; 5-6 Sr. Tatiana Alexander; 5-6
Jr. Shannon Barnes; 5-7 Jr. Whitney Love.
GAME: Anna advanced to bi-district against Argyle, the
school’s first playoff appearance in 22 years. Just as impressive the Lady Coyotes turned a 5-22/0-10 season into an
18-13/5-3 one. Moreno was named newcomer of the year
while Barnes was honorable mention all-district for a club
looking to replace a number of key seniors.
BONHAM PURPLE WARRIORS--Coach: Shannon Edwards
(117-41). 2010-11: 1-29/0-8.
NAMES: 5-8 Sr. Kaitlyn Bardwell; 5-8 Sr. Kaitlyn Fox.
GAME: Coach Edwards is back on the sideline for the first
time since the 04-05 season. Team struggled last year but
welcomes back several players to rebuild and turn the program around. Bardwell missed the year with a knee injury.
Fox was second team all-district and a solid player.
DISTRICT 11-3A
FRISCO LONE STAR RANGERS—Coach: Katie Stinton. 201011: 15-20/5-5.
NAMES: 5-1 Soph. Zoie Miller; 5-6 Jr. B’riaWagner; 6-1 Sr.
Ciara LaRoach; 5-7 Jr. Erin Weatherford; 5-11 Jr. Deja Snell.
GAME: Lone Star advanced to the area round against
Sanger in the school’s first year of varsity competition.
Miller was the district newcomer of the year and will be
running the show from the point position. Wagner and
LaRoach, both first team all-district picks, look to lead up
a very aggressive style of defense. Snell and Weatherford
were also all-district selections who will be returning from
last year’s starting lineup.
LUCAS LOVEJOY LEOPARDS—Coach: Kelly Connor. 201011: 29-11/10-0.
NAMES: 5-8 Soph. Shani Rainey; 5-9 Soph. Mikaehla Connor; 5-10 Soph. Cassie Conarty; 5-2 Sr. Tyler Granson; 6-2
Soph. Stefanie Lewerenz.
GAME: This still-young program has experienced mountains of success capped by last year’s appeance in the state
championship game against Abilene Wylie. This team will
be very young with solid height and very talented yet again.
Co-district MVP Katherine McBride has graduated, but returnees include defensive co-MVP Connor and freshman of
the year Rainey.
PRINCETON PANTHERS--Coach: Dexter Ivy. 2010-11: 20-9.
NAMES: Jr. Jonae Isaac; Sr. Rachel Bail; Jr. Brooke Campbell;
Sr. Amber Morton; Soph. Kaylee Strickland.
GAME: Princeton advanced to the regional semifinals
against Longview Spring Hill. Co-district MVP Jordan Strickland graduated and will need to be replaced, but the team
brings back plenty of options and depth. Bail was made on
the district’s first team.
PROSPER EAGLES-Coach: Bryan Gaines. 2010-11: 10-21/4-6.
NAMES: 5-7 Jr. Brooke Bednarz; 5-8 Jr. Kristen McBride.
GAME: Prosper graduated six seniors off of last year’s team.
They will be moving up a large and talented sophomore
group to replace those seniors. Team will be inexperienced
in some regards but should be more athletic. Bednarz was
named second team all-district.
FARMERSVILLE FARMERS-Coach: Anthony Branch. 201011: 4-21/0-10.
NAMES: Sr. Julia Edge; Sr. Nikki Warriner.
GAME: Edge looked for any advantage she could get in being named first team all-district while Warriner was a second team performer.
NEVADA COMMUNITY BRAVES-Coach: Dan Marshall (5864). 2010-11: 14-14/3-7.
NAMES: Soph. Makenna Tallant; Soph. Violet Williams; Jr.
Bailey Ross; Jr. Kassidy Furr; Soph. Baylee Travers.
GAME: Williams was outstanding and the only freshman
named to the first team all-district roster. She will be needed in the absence of district co-offensive MVP Tiffany Dale,
who has graduated.
DISTRICT 12-3A
DALLAS ROOSEVELT MUSTANGS-Coach: Carmen Hardcastle. 2010-11: 14-16/10-0.
NAMES: 5-5 Jr. Shantinesh Wilson; 5-7 Sr. Iesha Grundy;
5-6 Soph. Hailey Gibson; 5-7 Sr. Lynntavia Fountain; 5-8 Sr.
Courtney Green; 6-1 Sr. Tamarra Brown; Soph. Tiona Ow-
ens.
GAME: Roosevelt advanced to the area round against Commerce for the second consecutive season but must replace
graduated district MVP Yvette Harrington. Grundy, Brown
and Gibson are three returning first team all-district talents
while Green and Owens were second team.
DALLAS MADISON TROJANS--Coach: Olivia Williams (7462). 2010-11: 9-15/7-4.
NAMES: 5-6 Jr. Brianna Dye; 5-6 Sr. Charlesetta Hubbard;
5-6 Jr. Char’risse Miller; 5-9 Jr. Vatoria Peterson; 5-3 Jr.
Deunica Wines; 5-5 Soph. Keia Peterson; 5-7 Sr. Shaquira
Sneed; 6-0 Sr. Kya Harris.
GAME: Madison advanced to bi-district against Princeton
and brings back plenty of talent for another run. Keia Peterson was co-newcomer of the year while Vatoria Peterson and Miller were first team all-district as sophomores.
Wines was a second team all-district star while Sneed and
Harris were honorable mention.
CARROLLTON RANCHVIEW WOLVES--Coach: Wendy
Bartlett. 2010-11: 12-12/8-3.
NAMES: Soph. Michole Amos; 5-6 Jr. Kristin Winner; 5-11
Soph. Deja Robinson; 5-9 Sr. Natalie Coleman; 5-3 Jr. Kia
Henderson; 5-8 Sr. Unique Higgins; 6-0 Sr. Tailyr Mack; 5-4
Sr. Octavia McBee; 5-9 Jr. Emily Starling-Dickerson.
GAME: Ranchview advanced to bi-district against Frisco
Lone Star. Amos was famous in a co-newcomer of the year
season while Robinson was first team all-district.
WILMER-HUTCHINS EAGLES—2010-11: New School.
GAME: Wilmer-Hutchins has reopened and will be taking
in several players from the reconfigured Dallas A. Maceo
Smith.
FORT WORTH POLYTECHNIC PARROTS--Coach: Joel Zuniga.
NAMES: Jr. Kayla Flemons; Jr. Monikque Driver.
GAME: Poly has some key pieces in place with second team
all-district Flemons and honorable mention Driver.
FORT WORTH DIAMOND HILL-JARVIS EAGLES-Coach:
Steve Bateson.
NAMES: Jr. Jennifer Casas.
GAME: Casas was at home in an honorable mention alldistrict campaign.
DISTRICT 13-3A
NORTH FORNEY FALCONS—Coach: Richard Ensley. 201011: 19-12/6-4.
NAMES: 5-8 Sr. LaQuencia Dorsey; 6-0 Jr. Brittny Norris; 5-6
Sr. Brianna Polk; 5-9 Soph. Crystal Powell.
GAME: North Forney advanced to bi-district against Lindale
and will again be a major district player behind returning
district MVP Norris. Help arrives with co-newcomer of the
year Powell and all-district Dorsey.
CRANDALL PIRATES-Coach: Matthew Butler. 2010-11: 1815/9-1.
NAMES: 5-8 Sr. Heather Jones; 5-11 Sr. Nataly Perkins; 5-3
Jr. Briana Whisenhunt; 5-9 Sr. Makayla Hashman.
GAME: Crandall advanced to the regional quarterfinals
against Texarkana Liberty-Eylau. Hashman returns after an
all-district campaign and will lead the team in the wake of
the graduation of district offensive player of the year Colby
Farr and two other all-district players.
KEMP YELLOWJACKETS--Coach: Kent Smith. 2010-11: 1615/3-7.
NAMES: 6-0 Sr. Kandace Rose, 8.3 ppg., 10.8 rpg., 1.1 bpg.;
5-7 Sr. Brianna Powell, 14.5 ppg., 4.2 rpg., 4.1 apg., 2.6 spg.;
5-8 Sr. Taylor Day, 6.6 ppg., 4.9 rpg., 1.5 apg.; 5-10 Jr. Lacie
Henderson.
GAME: Although the team loses all-stater Ritterbach to
graduation, Powell can easily fill her role as their scoring
averages were very similar. Powell also led the team with
eight 20-plus games (high of 30) as she can hit from the
outside (55/165 treys) and drive in aggressively. Rose was
third on the team in scoring and led the district in rebounding. Day was solid at forward. Team graduated two starters
but upcoming players should fill the voids nicely on a team
that missed the playoffs with losses in the last two games
of the season by three points each.
MABANK PANTHERS--Coach: Ashleigh Weeaks. 2010-11:
16-10/8-3.
NAMES: Soph. Makenna Allen; 5-5 Sr. Ashton Norman; 5-8
Sr. Cheyenne Alldredge; 6-2 Sr. Olivia Pannell; 5-4 Jr. Kourtney Holyfield; 5-6 Sr. Maegan Olivarez.
GAME: Mabank advanced to the area round against
Longview Spring Hill. Allen grabbed co-newcomer of the
year honors while she and Holyfield were on the all-district
roster.
KAUFMAN LIONS-Coach: Lynn Jantzen. 2010-11: 15-14/4-6.
NAMES: 5-5 Sr.
Sadie Scott; 5-6 Jr.
Sabronda Prox; 5-8
Jr. Lacey Wilkie; 5-7
Sr. Hannah Rawlins; 5-6 Sr. Reniah
Augusta; 5-8 Soph.
Christina
Harris;
Kiara Bradshaw
Taylor Maxvill
Emory Rains
Emory Rains
4-10 Jr. Destiny
Prox.
AND ONE: Kaufman missed the playoffs after reaching the
previous year. Shalonda Prox returns after being named defensive player of the year and first team all-district.
FERRIS YELLOWJACKETS-Coach: Tiffany Null. 2010-11: 1117/0-10.
NAMES: 5-4 Sr. Summer McGuire; 5-4 Sr. Vicki McGuire; 5-8
Jr. Priscilla Alanis; 5-5 Jr. Tiara Abrone; 5-5 Jr. Rokyambra
Campbell; 5-10 Sr. Daryn Connell.
GAME: Ferris will miss the impact of graduated all-district
performer Norquesia Hollywood, who has gone to … well,
we won’t presume.
DISTRICT 14-3A
LINDALE EAGLES-Coach: Greg Strawn. 2010-11: 22-12/8-2.
NAMES: 6-2 Sr. Jennifer Miller; 5-11 Sr. Di’mond Edmond;
5-7 Jr. Hannah Malone; 5-10 Jr. Neeley Doss; 5-6 Sr. Kayln
Peters.
GAME: Lindale advanced to the area round against Texarkana Liberty-Eylau and is primed for another playoff run
behind honorable mention all-East Texas talents Edmond,
Malone and Doss. Edmond was district co-defensive player
of the year while Hannah Malone and Doss were first team
all-district and Peters and Natasha Malone were second
team.
EMORY RAINS WILDCATS-Coach: Denise Yankie (372-211).
2010-11: 28-7/10-0.
NAMES: 5-4 Sr. Taylor Maxvill, 6 ppg., 2 rpg., 3 apg, 2 spg.;
6-5 Jr. Kiara Bradshaw, 14 ppg., 8 rpg., 3 bpg., 1 spg.
GAME: Rains advanced to the regional quarterfinals
against Longview Spring Hill. Team returns a good nucleus
to work around, but is lacking in playing experience at the
varsity level. District MVP Cassy Maxvill graduated and others including first team all-district Taylor Maxvill will look
to step up.
CANTON EAGLES-Coach: Dana Irvin. 2010-11: 15-18/4-6.
NAMES: 5-10 Sr. Lexi Callan; 5-5 Jr. Victoria Smith; 5-4 Sr.
Cassidy Perkins; 5-3 Soph. Emery Elliot; 5-6 Soph. Kassidy
Wilkerson; 5-9 Jr. Caitlyn Parker; 5-8 Sr. Raina Gann; 5-6 Jr.
Ashlyn Parker; 5-10 Jr. Justice Fincher.
GAME: Canton missed the playoffs after reaching the previous year. Wilkerson nabbed second team all-district honors
as a freshman and will lead along with honorable mention
pick Smith.
QUINLAN FORD PANTHERS--Coach: Phil Kempson (326127). 2010-11: 23-10/6-4.
NAMES: 6-0 Sr. Amanda Paul, 9.8 ppg., 7.1 rpg.; 5-9 Sr.
Haley Estes, 8.7 ppg., 6.5 rpg.; 5-7 Soph. Jessica Keeton,
5.6 ppg.
GAME: Quinlan Ford advanced to bi-district against Mabank. Watch for first team all-district Paul and second
teamer Estes to be strong leaders.
VAN VANDALS-Coach: Toby Mitchell. 2010-11: 7-13/1-9.
NAMES: Sr. Taylor Harris; Sr. Katie Rhodes; Sr. Dani Cotton;
Sr. Olivia Monds; Sr. Kim Mobly; Sr. Brittany Daniels; Sr.
Kim Hutson; Sr. Megan Calhoun; Sr. Sydney Burk; Sr. Kelly
Tucker. GAME: Monds and Daniels were selected honorable mention all-district and will attempt to pull Van into a playoff
position.
WILLS POINT TIGERS--Coach: Syna Donart. 2010-11:
5-24/1-9.
NAMES: 5-6 Jr. Emily Levy; 5-6 Jr. Destini Spencer; 5-8 Sr.
Debreka Malone; Sr. Kaytlin Isbell; Jr. Baylee Gooch; Jr. Bretayla Davis.
GAME: Wills Point missed the post-season after going the
previous year. Levy and Isbell were voted to the second
team all-district roster while Davis was honorable mention.
DISTRICT 15-3A
TEXARKANA LIBERTY-EYLAU LEOPARDS-Coach: Robert Cochran. 2010-11: 24-8/9-1.
NAMES: 5-4 Sr. Destinee Thrash; 5-5 Sr. Tierra Cooper; 5-9
Jr. Sharde’ Collins; 6-0 Jr. Imani Wright; 5-0 Jr. Alize’ Pegue;
6-0 Sr. Jaszmyne Anderson.
GAME: Liberty-Eylau advanced to the regional semifinals
against Lucas Lovejoy and should again field one of the top
clubs out of this region.
PARIS WILDCATS-Coach: Tarshanda Ferguson. 2010-11:
18-15/7-3.
NAMES: 5-11 Sr. Madison Porter; Sr. Chelsea Mosley.
GAME: Paris advanced to the area round against Crandall.
Porter was sensational all year and recognized on the allRed River Valley first team while Mosley arrived on the
second team.
PARIS NORTH LAMAR PANTHERS-Coach: Jeri Wooldridge.
2010-11: 18-12/4-6.
NAMES: Sr. Nichole Perry; Jr. Samantha Flippen.
GAME: North Lamar builds around a new coaching staff following the retirement of successful long-time coach Sheila
Daughtrey. Flippen is a good building block after a second
team all-Red River Valley season. Perry added honorable
mention recognition.
MOUNT VERNON TIGERS--Coach: Brad Floyd. 2010-11:
21-12/7-3.
NAMES: Sr. Maddie Thames; Sr. Iesha McGill.
GAME: Mount Vernon advanced to the area round against
Emory Rains.
TEXARKANA PLEASANT GROVE HAWKS-Coach: Mark
Coon. 2010-11: 16-14/3-7.
NAMES: 5-7 Jr. Kathryn Griffin; 5-10 Sr. Zhane Fort-nailon;
5-7 Jr. Paige Rikel; Sr. Alexis Long.
GAME: Pleasant Grove finished over .500 for the season
but had some struggles in a tough district. Team will need
to replace five graduated seniors.
ATLANTA RABBITS-Coach: Steve L. Harris. 2010-11: 5-23/010.
NAMES: Jr. Fierra Hall.
GAME: Atlanta struggled through a winless district campaign in a dizzyingly difficult district.
DISTRICT 16-3A
LONGVIEW SPRING HILL PANTHERS-Coach: Bobby Rush.
2010-11: 27-9/10-0.
NAMES: 5-7 Soph. Audrey Popelar; 6-1 Jr. Savannah Voelzke, 10 ppg., 6 rpg., 4 spg., 2 bpg.; 6-1 Soph. Madison Martin; 5-7 Fr. Mikai Brown.
GAME: Spring Hill advanced to the regional final against Lucas Lovejoy. This team is still very young but with obvious
upside, including honorable mention all-East Texas Voelzke.
PITTSBURG PIRATES-Coach: Debra Manley. 2010-11: 1614/7-3.
NAMES: 5-7 Sr. Nataria Wilson; 5-8 Jr. Shakira Duffey; 6-0 Jr.
Cheyenne Ramey; 6-1 Jr. Meagan Peters; 5-6 Soph. Denasia
Watson.
GAME: Pittsburg advanced to bi-district against Paris and
should still be among the league’s best despite graduating
a slew of seniors. Ramey was selected honorable mention
all-East Texas.
HENDERSON LIONS-Coach: Kellie Sowell. 2010-11: 1018/4-6.
NAMES: 5-9 Jr. Tiara Davis; Sr. Tae Walters; Sr. Tajannique
Miller; Sr. Kierra Chancey; Jr. Jada Neal; Sr. U’mika Jones;
Soph. Labreashia Smith; 5-11 Soph. Connor Lee.
GAME: Team leader Davis returns after an honorable mention all-East Texas season.
CARTHAGE BULLDOGS-Coach: Peggy Stapleton. 2010-11:
12-13/5-5.
NAMES: 5-6 Jr. Chasity Trayler; 5-6 Sr. Kathryn Cox; 5-7 Jr.
Kendi Hemphill; 5-3 Sr. Bradi Moreland; 5-10 Jr. Tambra
Mitchell; 5-6 Sr. Claudia Williams; 6-1 Soph. Ieshia Bryant;
5-7 Jr. Quabreeshia Willie; 5-10 Sr. Emilee McLin, 14.2 ppg.,
12.2 rpg., 1.3 apg., 2.2 spg.
GAME: Carthage advanced to bi-district against Mount
Vernon. McLin returns following a third team all-East Texas
campaign in which she averaged a double-double.
GILMER BUCKEYES-Coach: Cody Christenberry. 2010-11:
19-12/4-6.
NAMES: 5-8 Sr. Kenya Nix; 5-6 Jr. Jasmine Jones; 5-4 Sr.
Paige Waters; 5-7 Sr. Skye Green; 5-4 Sr. Ja’Tyre Packer; 5-6
Jr. Diamond Shaw; 5-6 Soph. Haygan Thomas; 5-8 Jr. Angela
Oglesby; 5-8 Jr. Lativia Johnson.
GAME: Nix was heralded with honorable mention all-East
Texas recognition. Gilmer will field a deep team that graduated only four seniors.
GLADEWATER BEARS-Coach: Angie Oswalt. 2010-11:
1-22/0-10.
NAMES: Sr. Shakaree Duncan, 14.8 ppg., 14 rpg., 1.2 bpg.
GAME: Gladewater was staggered in a grueling season but
has a formidable force in third team all-East Texas Duncan.
DISTRICT 17-3A
BULLARD PANTHERS-Coach: Greg Gay (156-108). 2010-11:
26-8/8-0.
NAMES: 5-10 Sr. Minta Spears, 20.9 ppg., 3.8 rpg., 6.6 apg.,
2.1 spg.; 5-9 Soph. Bridgette Taylor, 2.5 ppg., 2.1 rpg., 1.3
apg.
GAME: Bullard advanced to the regional quarterfinals
against Lorena. This will be the quickest team Coach Gay
has had, but also the smallest. There is only one returning
starter, so non-district will be very important for the team
in helping to determine its identity. Fortunately that starter
is the ultra-talented Spears, a first team all-East Texas selection and returning district MVP.
BROWNSBORO BEARS-Coach: Fred Griffin. 2010-11: 26-8.
NAMES: 5-8 Sr. LaQueshia Cooper; Sr. Y’Niqua Mosley; Sr.
Lakeshia Johnson.
GAME: Brownsboro advanced to the area round against
Fairfield and will again rate as one of the district favorites
behind honorable mention all-East Texas and district defensive MVP Cooper and second team all-district Johnson.
ATHENS HORNETS-Coach: Jay Puempel. 2010-11: 6-23/1-7.
NAMES: Jr. Demi Cumby; Sr. Chelsea Crayton; Soph. Shelby
Sims; Soph. Allison Kalawe.
GAME: Cumby excelled and was the only sophomore
named to the first team all-district roster while Crayton
TYLER CHAPEL HILL BULLDOGS-Coach: Jeremy Durham.
2010-11: 17-13/4-4.
NAMES: 5-5 Jr. Brandi Gouldthorpe, 6 rpg., 2 spg.; 6-0 Soph.
Shay Ross, 7 ppg., 6 rpg.; 5-7 Jr. D’Errica Campbell.
GAME: Chapel Hill advanced to bi-district against Jasper,
the school’s first playoff appearance in 10 years. Team will
be very young but very athletic and will depend on several
players who tied for a JV district championship last year.
Ross was named newcomer of the year.
RUSK EAGLES--Coach: Baldemar Ruiz.
NAMES: Sr. Tranesha Hunter; Soph. Kelsey Blankenship.
GAME: Rusk returns some talent to compete with in the
form of first team all-district Hunter and second teamer
Blankenship.
DISTRICT 18-3A
LUFKIN HUDSON HORNETS--Coach: Nigel Boyles.
NAMES: Sr. Jade Havard.
GAME: Hudson advanced to the area round for the second
consecutive season, this time against Madisonville.
HUNTINGTON RED DEVILS-Coach: Michelle Brookshire.
2010-11: 15-15/8-4.
NAMES: Sr. Kelsie Batton; Sr. Presley Henry; Sr. Ashley
Wright; Sr. Morgan Brown; Sr. Claire Nerren.
GAME: Huntington advanced to bi-district against Brownsboro.
JASPER BULLDOGS--Coach: Ted Williams.
NAMES: 5-8 Sr. Kimberly Lewis; 6-1 Sr. Jasmine Fletcher;
5-7 Sr. Nykista Hennington.
GAME: Jasper advanced to the area round against Lorena
in Coach Williams’ first season at the helm.
POLLOK CENTRAL BULLDOGS--Coach: Tori Stanfield.
NAMES: Sr. Jordan Smith.
GAME: Central missed the post-season after advancing to
the area round the previous year.
DIBOLL LUMBERJACKS-Coach: Laura Knight.
NAMES: Jr. Niya Bryant; Jr. Kristen Simmons.
GAME: Diboll slid last year after going to the playoffs the
previous year but should be solid behind the youth of Bryant and Simmons.
KIRBYVILLE WILDCATS-Coach: Lola Baker.
NAMES: 5-8 Sr. Keila Brown; 5-5 Sr. Tynisha Adams.
GAME: Kirbyville will miss the talents of graduated T’Keyah
Jones.
CENTER ROUGH RIDERS-Coach: Alvin Davis.
GAME: Center will look to replace the spark provided by
graduated seniors Kaley Nichols and Nakisha Bolton.
DISTRICT 19-3A
LORENA LEOPARDS-Coach: Rodney Gee. 2010-11: 29-5/9-1.
NAMES: 5-5 Sr. Katie Sampson, 11.9 ppg.; 5-11 Sr. Erin Sims;
5-4 Jr. Summer Dolezel, 11.9 ppg.; Sr. Briana Lina; Sr. Jobeth
Thompson; Soph. Ashlyn Bell.
GAME: Lorena advanced to the regional final against Fairfield and should be at the head of the district this year.
Sampson was district defensive MVP while Dolezel was
newcomer of the year. Mix in first team all-district Sims and
second teamer Lina and this is a formidable club.
GATESVILLE HORNETS-Coach: Chris Carroll (19-9). 201011: 19-9/6-4.
NAMES: 6-3 Sr. Glynna Johnson; 5-8 Sr. Kaitlin Poe; 5-9 Sr.
Skye Truss.
GAME: Coach Carroll’s team had a strong first season under
the new leadership and looks for greater things this year.
Truss was first team all-district while Johnson and Poe were
on the second unit.
ROBINSON ROCKETS-Coach: Doug Hunt. 2010-11: 1617/8-2.
GAME: Robinson advanced to bi-district against Madisonville. Team welcomes a new coaching staff and also must
replace graduated talents MacKenzie Roach, Kayla Hines
and Haley Weaver.
WACO LA VEGA PIRATES--Coach: Rick Salter. 2010-11: 277/6-4.
NAMES: Jr. Shamequa Norwood; Jr. Faith Gibson; Jr. Brittany Perales.
GAME: La Vega advanced to the area round against Bullard.
District MVP Porsha Roberts has graduated, so others will
need to step up.
CHINA SPRING LEOPARDS-Coach: Kristi Mize. 2010-11: 1121/0-10.
NAMES: 5-6 Jr. Marissa Martin; 5-6 Jr. ReElle Miller; 5-5
Soph. Katie Andrie; 5-10 Mollie Kinlaw; 5-9 Soph. Deserae
Lloyd.
GAME: This is a very young team that still is capable of
making a run of it in this district in Coach Mize’s second
season. Miller and Andrie were named honorable mention
all-district.
WACO CONNALLY CADETS-Coach: Rebecca Hunt. 2010-11:
16-13/2-8.
NAMES: 5-10 Sr. Paula Smith; 5-10 Sr. Shaquel Wilson; 6-0
Jr. Shuntay Raglin.
GAME: Connally will roll this year behind second team alldistrict Raglin and Smith along with honorable mention
pick Wilson.
DISTRICT 20-3A
FAIRFIELD EAGLES-Coach: Stephen Heers (676-336). 201011: 27-11/9-2.
NAMES: 5-4 Sr. Jarmaca Brown, 4 ppg.; 6-0 Soph. Bree
Bossier, 2.4 ppg., 3 rpg.; 5-3 Soph. Tiara Tatum, 5.8 ppg.,
1.9 apg., 2.3 spg.; 5-10 Jr. Jasmine Griffin, 7 ppg., 8 rpg.; 5-4
Sr. Kathleen Chappell, 3.6 ppg., 2.1 apg.
GAME: Fairfield enjoyed a spectacular season that concluded at the Erwin Center in Austin and a state semifinal
berth. The Lady Eagles will have a very strong bench that
will allow them to be a very good defensive team. Look for
balanced scoring that should make Fairfield hard todefend.
Tatum was newcomer of the year while Griffin and Chappell were first team all-district and Bossier was on the second team.
MEXIA BLACKCATS--Coach: Randy Barger. 2010-11: 19-8/64.
NAMES: 5-8 Jr. Ashley Johnson; 5-7 Jr. Breachelle Beachum;
5-6 Jr. Aireal Ballard; 5-7 Sr. Taylor Ballard; 5-4 Jr. Amy Johnson.
GAME: This team is hungry to return to the post-season
and welcomes back several decorated players to make that
happen. Ashley Johnson was first team all-district while
Beachum was on the second team and both Ballards and
Amy Johnson were honorable mention. Mexia fell in a third
place tiebreaker game last year to Madisonville.
MADISONVILLE MUSTANGS--Coach: Shana Taylor. 201011: 23-12/6-4.
NAMES: 5-8 Jr. Lisa Nealey; Sr. Trease Tyler; Soph. Amber
Byrd.
GAME: Madisonville advanced to the regional quarterfinals against district foe Fairfield and will again be a district
presence. Watch for offensive MVP Nealey to continue her
rapid improvement along with help from second team alldistrict Tyler.
PALESTINE WILDCATS--Coach: Joe Baker. 2010-11: 1711/8-2.
NAMES: 5-1 Soph. Paradyse Page; 5-9 Sr. Brittany Dudley;
5-7 Jr. Dana Whitehead, 13.4 ppg.; 5-9 Sr. G’Vonda Pryor;
5-8 Jr. Kaulandrius Mosley.
GAME: Palestine advanced to bi-district against Waco La
Vega and returns honorable mention all-East Texas and
district defensive MVP Whitehead along with honorable
mention selections Page and Pryor.
PALESTINE WESTWOOD PANTHERS--Coach: Brandi McEn-
3A
turff. 2010-11: 8-20/2-8.
NAMES: 5-9 Soph. Mikayla Benson; 5-6 Soph. Natali Muniz;
6-2 Jr. Marialle Boles; 5-7 Sr. Emily Mackie.
GAME: Westwood should be showing great improvement
with talent back on the bench including second team alldistrict Benson and honorable mention selections Boles,
Muniz and Mackie.
GROESBECK GOATS-Coach: Lisa O’Kelley. 2010-11: 3-25/010.
NAMES: Sr. Deshontay Jackson; Soph. JaCoya McCullen; Sr.
Bethany Neal; Sr. Shaniece Wickware; Sr. Juanita Nino; Sr.
Tazia Medlock; Soph. Kathleen O’Kelley; Soph. Mandy Adams; Jr. Lauren Waller.
GAME: Groesbeck has fallen on hard times but expects
things to improve with second team all-district Jackson and
honorable mention McCullen back on the roster.
DISTRICT 21-3A
SOUR LAKE HARDIN-JEFFERSON HAWKS-Coach: Janet Davis (108-18). 2010-11: 28-6/10-0.
NAMES: 5-8 Sr. Jasmine Smith, 10 ppg., 6 rpg., 3 spg.; 5-11
Sr. Latonya August; 5-6 Sr. Abreanna Fontenot, 14 ppg., 6
rpg., 4 apg., 4 spg.; 5-6 Jr. Diamond Turner, 7.6 ppg.; 5-8
Soph. Kesha Broussard, 7.6 ppg.
GAME: Hardin-Jefferson advanced to the area round
against Navasota. Lady Hawks return four starters including
district MVP Fontenot, as well as seven lettermen who will
be in pursuit of the team’s fourth consecutive district title.
Broussard was district newcomer of the year while Smith
was first team all-district and August was on the second
team.
HAMSHIRE-FANNETT LONGHORNS-Coach: Kristi Henderson. 2010-11: 17-16.
NAMES: 5-3 Sr. Ciara Guilhas; 5-6 Sr. Caitlin Cossey; Jr.
Kelsey Crawford.
GAME: Hamshire-Fannett advanced to the area round
against Giddings and will again be among the league’s best
behind the return of Super Gold third team and district defensive MVP Guilhas. Cossey added second team all-district
honors.
ORANGEFIELD BOBCATS-Coach: Chris Jost (256-159).
2010-11: 25-9/8-2.
NAMES: 5-7 Sr. Ashton Wagner, 8 ppg., 4 rpg., 3 spg.; 5-7
Sr. Rebecca Higginbotham, 4 ppg., 3 rpg.; 5-4 Jr. Kacey LeBlanc, 6 ppg., 4 apg., 3 spg.; 5-5 Jr. Megan Burton, 3 ppg.; 5-8
Jr. Morgan Moss, 3 ppg.
GAME: Orangefield advanced to the regional quarterfinals
against Smithville. Lady Bobcats will look to rebuild after
graduating six seniors, including district MVP Marissa Wyatt. Wagner was first team all-district and all-Orange Leader
along with LeBlanc, who was also second team all-district.
BRIDGE CITY CARDINALS-Coach: Gordon Fountain. 201011: 3-7 (district).
NAMES: Sr. Jade Pipps; Sr. Ashley Wilbur; Soph. Kelsey
Fults; Sr. Brooklyn Hogden; Jr. Hannah McAnelly; Sr. Nereida Lecea.
GAME: Bridge City will need to replace a pair of graduated
all-district talents in Jordan Royal and Sara McPherson.
WEST ORANGE-STARK MUSTANGS-Coach: Bonnie Perry.
2010-11: 13-13/4-6.
NAMES: 5-6 Sr. Jazmyne Magee; 5-2 Sr. Jariah Jones; 5-8
Sr. Paige Pollard; 5-7 Sr. Ashleigh Kelly; 5-5 Soph. Jasmine
Jackson; 5-4 Soph. Derreashia Daughtery; 5-6 Sr. Quinice
Austin; 5-6 Jr. Kashala Smith.
GAME: WO-S graduated four seniors and will welcome
back first team all-Orange Leader and second team alldistrict Magee.
SILSBEE TIGERS-Coach: Jason Sanders.
NAMES: 5-11 Jr. Ashley Waters; 5-8 Jr. Cymone Toole; 5-7 Jr.
Mary Haynes; 5-6 Jr. Hannah Shows; 5-0 Jr. Clyneshia Butler; 5-6 Sr. Ashley Johnson; 6-4 Jr. Erin Watson; 5-7 Soph.
Camry Martin.
GAME: Silsbee missed the playoffs after going the previous
year. Watch for first team all-district Johnson to be a solid
team leader.
DISTRICT 22-3A
LIBERTY PANTHERS-Coach: Kenneth Bickham.
NAMES: Sr. Laura Kerr; Jr. Alicia Baldwin; Jr. Alisa Baldwin.
GAME: Liberty advanced to the area round against Smithville in a strong bounceback season. This program continues headed in the right direction and should be a district
power behind returning district MVP Kerr along with first
team all-district talents Alicia and Alisa Baldwin.
CLEVELAND TARKINGTON LONGHORNS--Coach: Dawn Angerstein. 2010-11: 13-14/9-3.
NAMES: 5-11Jr. Chelsey Berton; 5-5 Jr. Gyny Roach; 5-3
Soph. Carley Coogler; 5-6 Sr. Priscilla Cuellar; 5-4 Soph.
Shelbi Chambers; 5-10 Jr. Rachel Walden; 5-7 Jr. Carson
Bowen.
GAME: Tarkington advanced to bi-district against Hamshire-Fannett and will look to second team Berton to lead
the club following a rash of senior graduations.
SPLENDORA WILDCATS--Coach: Dianna Archer. 2010-11:
11-18/6-6.
NAMES: Soph. Emily Richardson; 5-6 Sr. Taylor Stephens;
5-3 Jr. Hannah Hathcock; 5-5 Jr. Kacy Freeze; 5-5 Soph. Lynze Brode; 5-8 Soph. Genesis Ordonez.
GAME: Splendora missed the playoffs after reaching the regional quarterfinals the previous year. Brode was superb in
a co-defensive player of the year season while Richardson
made first team all-district as a freshman.
CLEVELAND INDIANS--Coach: Shiakiea Carter.
NAMES: 5-5 Jr. Lameisha Ligons; 5-5 Sr. Regeria Wilridge;
5-6 Sr. Taylor Winkle; 5-7 Soph. Kaliyah Ryans; 5-5 Sr.
Brittney Ratcliff; 5-11 Jr. Charissa Keyser; 5-7 Sr. Erica Edwards; 5-11 Soph. Makayla Bookman; 6-0 Jr. Ericka Shedd.
GAME: Cleveland fell from playoff grace and believes it
was a one-year absence. Watch for Cleveland to recover
behind the talents of first team all-district Ligons. This will
be a club with much more experience as only one senior
graduated from the roster.
HUFFMAN HARGRAVE FALCONS-Coach: Amy Daniels.
2010-11: 11-18/7-5.
NAMES: 5-9 Sr. Sarah Gobe; 5-8 Jr. Stephanie Barker; 5-10
Jr. Amber Owens; 5-8 Jr. Kendyl Cowart; 5-6 Jr. Alison Boudreaux; Soph. Kelsie McEachern; Soph. Alix Drvenkar; 5-7
Jr. Faith Pate; 5-8 Soph. Cheyenne Coulter; 5-10 Sr. Mary
Daic.
GAME: Hargrave continued their Jeckyll and Hyde act. In
the past four seasons the team has gone from 2-10 to 9-3
to 3-9 to 7-5 in district. Last year was good enough for a
bi-district showing against Orangefield. Boudreaux was
named co-defensive player of the year while McEachern
was newcomer of the year and first team all-district for
a team that should finally get off the up-and-down rollercoaster. Drvenkar was named second team all-district as a
freshman.
SHEPHERD PIRATES--Coach: Kathy Meng.
NAMES: Sr. Katarra McDuffie; Sr. Casey Gomez; Jr. Ashley
Goad; Sr. Anmol Dalwadi; Jr. Necia Boyer.
GAME: Gomez is the tender to Shepherd’s flock after a first
team all-district year while Dalwadi placed on the second
team.
COLDSPRING OAKHURST TROJANS--Coach: Sherray
Brooks.
NAMES: 5-3 Jr. Liz Trapp; 5-6 Soph. Ashley Elzie; Jr. Jaylan
Williams; 5-8 Sr. Tiffany Houpt; 5-6 Jr. Santavia Thompson;
5-4 Jr. Rebecca Hopson.
GAME: Trapp ensnared opponents on the way to second
DISTRICT 23-3A
SMITHVILLE TIGERS-Coach: Robin Ramsay (323-183).
2010-11: 19-14/8-2.
NAMES: 5-8 Jr. Taryn Leiferman, 3.8 ppg., 3 rpg.; 5-10 Jr.
Maygan Washington, 5.8 ppg., 4.1 rpg., 1 spg.; 5-7 Jr. Trina
Deyo, 3.1 ppg., 1.7 rpg.; 6-1 Sr. Madison Hannusch, 2.2
rpg., 1 bpg.; 5-8 Sr. Audrei Rogers.
GAME: Smithville advanced to the regional semifinals
against Fairfield. Team graduated nine seniors, its entire
starting lineup and most of the offense. There will be a
strong inside game but the guards will be inexperienced
and will need to step up quickly. Leiferman was district
newcomer of the year while Washington was second team
all-district.
GIDDINGS BUFFALOES--Coach: Mike Albers. 2010-11: 1813/10-0.
NAMES: 5-6 Sr. Alex Masek; 5-9 Sr. Kayla Winkfield; 5-9 Sr.
Darrecia Johnson; 5-4 Soph. Hannah Michel; 5-5 Sr. Makayla Alva; 5-3 Sr. Kalyn Morgan; 5-7 Jr. Vicki Schimank; 5-9 Sr.
Allyson Roberts; 5-4 Sr. Tavia Richard; 5-8 Sr. Nece Reese.
GAME: Giddings advanced to the regional quarterfinals
against district rival Navasota. This team is well positioned
for another long playoff run behind district MVP Winkfield, first team all-district Johnson and honorable mention
Masek.
NAVASOTA RATTLERS-Coach: Tommy Gates. 2010-11: 31-
8/5-5.
NAMES: 5-11 Sr. Q’Anteria Roberson; Jr. Alexus Freeman;
Jr. Tae’ Lattimore; Jr. Lanell Hayes; Soph. Kuitesha Maxey.
GAME: Navasota advanced to the regional semifinals
against Lorena. Expect the talents of first team all-district
Freeman to continue to build for this perennial playoff program. Help comes from second team all-district Lattimore.
ROCKDALE TIGERS-Coach: Liz McQuitter. 2010-11: 8-21/2-8.
NAMES: 5-3 Sr. Amanda Coumont; 5-6 Sr. Victoria Drake;
5-6 Sr. Jill Young; 5-6 Fr. Velma Mitchell; 5-3 Jr. Visha Henderson.
GAME: While Rockdale will be young, team will have a
mixture of experience in its senior and junior classes.
The sophomore class has several players who will be vying for varsity spots. How they step up and who steps up
will determine the team’s depth and definitely its season
outcome.
LA GRANGE LEOPARDS-Coach: David Cooper.
NAMES: 5-10 Jr. Breanna Horner; 5-6 Sr. Hallie Garlick.
GAME: La Grange missed the playoffs after going to the regional quarterfinals the previous year. Horner is immensely
talented and will lead the club following a first team alldistrict year. Garlick placed on the second team and will
leave a good taste in this team’s mouth.
CALDWELL HORNETS-Coach: Brandy Dahir.
GAME: Uh oh! Caldwell will need to replace graduated alldistrict sensation Bookie Sims.
DISTRICT 24-3A
SEALY TIGERS-Coach: Jerry Brantly. 2010-11: 24-9.
NAMES: Jr. Caroline Owen; Sr. Ashley Cooper; Sr. Kierra
Harris; Jr. Kelsie Maxwell.
GAME: Sealy advanced to the area round against Orangefield. Cooper notched district offensive MVP honors while
Owen and Harris were first team all-district and Maxwell
was on the second roster.
BROOKSHIRE ROYAL FALCONS--Coach: Lisa Hess. 2010-11:
12-10/6-4.
NAMES: 6-0 Jr. Brianna Brandyburg; 5-7 Sr. Sabrina Hayes;
5-4 Sr. Natalie Johnson; 5-8 Jr. Terricka Vaughn; 5-8 Jr.
Chelsey Benjamin; 5-6 Soph. Brandi Venson; 5-8 Jr. Jayci
Hess.
GAME: Royal advanced to bi-district against Smithville and
should be even stronger after graduating only two seniors.
Brandyberg was the district defensive MVP while Hayes
was co-newcomer of the year. Johnson was accorded first
BELLVILLE BRAHMAS--Coach: Heather Campbell.
NAMES: Jr. Jashara Earthman; Sr. Kyndal Carter.
GAME: Earthman was on another planet during an outstanding first team all-district season. Help comes from
second team performer Carter.
STAFFORD SPARTANS--Coach: NeKisha Durham.
NAMES: 5-3 Jr. Domonique Taylor; 5-3 Sr. Jasmyn Vallier.
GAME: Stafford advanced to bi-district against Navasota
but will need to overcome the graduation loss of eight of
the 10 players on the roster, including district MVP Candria
Jones. Taylor excelled as district co-newcomer of the year
and will lead a young squad.
COLUMBUS CARDINALS-Coach: Amy Mikulin. 2010-11:
5-16/2-8.
NAMES: 5-5 Sr. Rebecca Allison; 5-4 Sr. Kelsey McGrath; 5-3
Sr. Sarah Rogers; 5-4 Jr. Allison Sutton; 5-6 Jr. Abigail Baugh;
5-8 Jr. Holly Melvin; 5-5 Jr. Laura Moeller; 5-9 Sr. Molly Ballard; 5-2 Soph. Lacie Schobel.
GAME: Columbus was young last year and graduated only
three seniors from the roster. Watch for second team alldistrict talents Allison and Ballard to lead the way.
HOUSTON KIPP ACADEMY—Coach: Patricia Mapp.
GAME: Would it be too much to ask to have Kip Dynamite
deliver an inspirational speech to the KIPP team?
TOMBALL MEMORIAL WILDCATS—Coach: Jana Mustard.
GAME: The Tomball ISD’s latest school dips its toes into UIL
Class 3A play.
DISTRICT 25-3A
LIBERTY HILL PANTHERS-Coach: Matt Kirschner (72-67).
2010-11: 27-7/9-1.
NAMES: 5-9 Sr. Kourtney Bevers, 13.9 ppg., 3.7 rpg., 3.3
apg., 3.7 spg.; 5-10 Sr. Taylor Russell, 12.5 ppg., 7.8 rpg.,
2.2 apg., 2.8 spg.; 5-9 Sr. Jessica Green, 9 ppg., 1.9 rpg.,
7.1 apg., 3.1 spg.; 5-6 Sr. Lorrie Potts, 4.1 ppg., 1.6 rpg., 1.1
spg.; 6-1 Sr. Jordan Redmond. Kourtney Bevers
Liberty Hill
Jessica Green
Liberty Hill
Taylor Russell
Liberty Hill
GAME: Liberty Hill advanced to the regional quarterfinals
against Salado. Team returns three starters and 10 lettermen and are led by three-year starters Bevers (all-state
the last two years and returning district MVP), Russell (allregion the last two years) and Green (all-region in 2010).
Strengths include experience, depth and defensive pressure.
BURNET BULLDOGS-Coach: Mike Cavender (378-189).
2010-11: 19-14/8-2.
NAMES: 5-7 Sr. Leah Cotton, 13 ppg., 4 rpg., 2 apg., 4 spg.;
5-8 Sr. Kati Maldonado, 15 ppg., 4 rpg., 2 apg., 3 spg.; 5-7
Sr. Shannon Dyer, 6 ppg., 3 rpg., 3 apg., 2 spg.; 5-8 Sr. Hillary Foster, 4 ppg., 6 rpg.; 5-9 Jr. Bryanika Grady, 6 ppg., 7
rpg., 2 spg.
GAME: Burnet advanced to the area round against Yoakum. Team should be solid with seven returning lettermen
with game experience along with the additions of several
talented younger players. Strengths will again be speed,
quickness, aggressive defense and shooting ability, while
a weakness will be a smaller size when it comes to post
defense and rebounding. Five players return who started
at one time or another last season, and co-defensive MVP
Cotton, co-offensive MVP Maldonado and first team alldistrict Dyer will be called upon to lead the way.
SALADO EAGLES-Coach: Jeanette McKinney. 2010-11: 1917/6-4.
NAMES: 6-1 Sr. Carling Urben; Sr. Alexis Bowman; Sr. Kirstie
McGillick.
GAME: Salado advanced to the regional final against Rockport-Fulton. With the departure of graduated sensation
Hadley Joiner, Salado turns to the talented Urben, who
averaged 18 points in the playoffs after missing district
play due to a broken thumb. Bowman was second team
all-district while McGillick was honorable mention.
LAMPASAS BADGERS-Coach: Jenny Bowden. 2010-11:
9-24/4-6.
NAMES: Sr. Megan Mason; Sr. Juls Crook; Jr. Julie Mize; 5-9
Sr. Hailey Morrison; Sr. Whitney Cauthen.
GAME: Lampasas expects to battle for a playoff spot behind newcomer of the year Mason, second team all-district
Crook and honorable mention Mize.
LLANO YELLOWJACKETS-Coach: Daryl Friedrich. 2010-11:
9-22/4-6.
NAMES: 5-8 Jr. Cierra Jordan; 5-9 Jr. Jessica Wunderlich; 5-6
Jr. Taylor Durham; 5-5 Sr. Samantha Lopez; 5-5 Sr. Jessica
Montez.
GAME: Llano should be more competitive this season due
to the experience the young players received through playing several varsity games last year. Jordan was first team alldistrict and Lopez placed on the honorable mention squad.
TAYLOR DUCKS-Coach: Christina Reyna. 2010-11: 3-23/010.
GAME: Sr. Amanda Martinez.
NAMES: A number of talented seniors graduated and leave
honorable mention all-district Martinez to lead a young
team.
DISTRICT 26-3A
WIMBERLEY TEXANS-Coach: Shaun Miller. 2010-11: 1916/12-0.
NAMES: 5-10 Sr. Chandler White.
GAME: Wimberley advanced to the regional quarterfinals
against Yoakum but is staring at a number of key losses
through graduation including district MVP Lea Watson.
Watch for second team all-district White to lead the team.
GERONIMO NAVARRO PANTHERS--Coach: Darrell Harborth (278-156). 2010-11: 25-7/9-3.
NAMES: 5-8 Sr. Valerie Vrana; 5-7 Sr. Erica Conover; 5-10 Sr.
Sierra Williams; 5-10 Sr. Amber Goebel; 5-4 Soph. Andrea
Besa.
GAME: Navarro advanced to bi-district against Burnet after
moving up to Class 3A. Vrana nabbed first team all-district
recognition while Conover was on the second team. Both
were also on the Seguin Gazette first team all-area list
while Goebel was on the second team and Besa was new-
comer of the year.
BOERNE GREYHOUNDS—Coach: Amy Ruede. 2010-11: 1516/6-6.
NAMES: 6-1 Soph. Avery Queen, 8.7 ppg., 6.8 rpg., 1.3 spg.;
5-3 Jr. Mallory Grimm, 3.7 ppg., 2.5 rpg., 1.4 apg., 2.3 spg.;
5-10 Soph. Hailey Kowalik, 2.5 ppg., 2.7 rpg.; 5-3 Jr. Abby
Amick, 2.2 ppg., 1.3 rpg.; 5-8 Sr. Kendall Nowlin.
GAME: Boerne will be young but with varsity experience.
Team will be strong in the post and gains some solid players from JV at the guard position. Queen was first team alldistrict as a freshman.
BANDERA BULLDOGS-Coach: David Farber. 2010-11: 2212/10-2.
NAMES: Sr. Megan Lohrke; 5-2 Sr. Rozlyn Reeves; Jr. Briana
Mayhew; Sr. Micaela Keese; Soph. Catrina Sampson; Soph.
Shae Hopf.
GAME: Bandera advanced to bi-district against Salado. This
is a club looking to replace some serious graduated talent,
including all-area Gianna Canales.
FREDERICKSBURG BATTLIN’ BILLIES-Coach: Wade Prejean.
2010-11: 9-15/4-8.
NAMES: Sr. Amber Rendon; Sr. Jena Ottmers; Jr. Alyssa
Herbort; Sr. Megan Smith; Sr. Brooke Patteson; Sr. Chelse
Burow; Sr. Emily Wenzel; Jr. Amanda Lochte.
GAME: Rendon was as splendid in a second team alldistrict season as schnitzel is for diners at the Auslander
Restaurant.
FISCHER CANYON LAKE HAWKS—Coach: Mary Beth Gallagher. 2010-11: 12-19/2-10.
NAMES: 5-3 Sr. Amber West; 5-6 Jr. Hannah St. John; 5-7
Sr. Caitlyn Collins; 5-10 Jr. Katie Williams; 5-8 Sr. Jennifer
Goble; 5-0 Jr. Courtney Barbknecht.
GAME: Canyon Lake has a new coaching staff in place with
one immediate goal that of replacing graduated all-area
star Tiffany Tschoepe.
SAN ANTONIO HAWKINS WOLFPACK-Coach: Alfred Clay.
2010-11:2-22/0-12.
NAMES: 5-8 Jr. Brittany Wooten; 5-1 Sr. Stephanie Barrera;
Sr. Amber Cain; 5-7 Sr. Erica Lozano; 5-6 Jr. Jacklyn Lynch;
5-8 Jr. Zakiria Milano; Jr. Erika Velazco; 5-6 Sr. Brittany
White.
GAME: Hawkins has talent for now and the future with first
team all-district pick Wooten.
DISTRICT 27-3A
HONDO OWLS--Coach: D.J. Denton. 2010-11: 26-6/12-0.
NAMES: Sr. Maggie Sunderman; Soph. Hannah Ytuarte; Jr.
Adele Boehme; Sr. Abigail Ytuarte; Jr. Hannah Bohmfalk; Sr.
Christina Faseler; Jr. Cindy Stanukinos.
GAME: Hondo advanced to the area round against Salado
and should again be the head of the district class despite
graduating several talented seniors including all-area
Chesney Brown. Sunderman is a talented returnee and was
voted second team all-district.
DEVINE ARABIANS-Coach: Jim Sessions. 2010-11: 19-12/9-3.
NAMES: 5-2 Sr. Katelyn Feltner, 9 ppg., 3 apg.; 5-6 Sr. Katherine Harrell, 8.5 ppg., 5 apg.; 5-6 Sr. Kaelyn Stacy, 7 ppg.,
7 rpg.
GAME: Devine advanced to bi-district against Cuero. Arabians return four starters and nine lettermen, including first
team all-district Feltner, second teamer Stacy and defensive MVP Harrell. Team will have a lot of experience but will
not have much height.
CRYSTAL CITY JAVELINAS--Coach: Leopoldo “Polo” Ortiz.
2010-11: 16-14/5-7.
NAMES: Sr. Christine Castillo, 10.5 ppg.; Sr. Earsela Reece,
8.6 rpg.; Jr. Jazmin Ortiz, 5.1 apg.; Sr. Selina Sonora, 1.8
spg.; Sr. Selika Sonora.
GAME: This year’s team will be a lot faster. Lady Javelinas
return six seniors, including second team all-district Castillo. This leadership should help propel Crystal City to a
playoff berth.
SOMERSET BULLDOGS-Coach: Keith Higginbotham. 201011: 11-16/4-8.
NAMES: Sr. Malyssa Barrow; Jr. Jocelyn Hillyer; Jr. Dominique Sandoval; Sr. Alisia Briones; Sr. Jomanda Johnson; Sr.
Amber Holt.
GAME: Somerset missed the playoffs after going the previous year. That could be only a one-year absence for a team
featuring newcomer of the year Hillyer and second team
all-district Barrow.
LYTLE PIRATES--Coach: Monica Green. 2010-11: 20-15/8-4.
NAMES: Jr. Audrey Perez; Sr. Justine Soto; Soph. Karley
Juarez; Sr. Abby Grajeda; Soph. Kendra Rainey; Sr. Alyza
Avila; Soph. Andrea Gregg; Jr. Salleyna Mattison; Sr. Jea-
nette Wimberly; Sr. Abby Garcia.
GAME: Lytle advanced to the area round against Liberty
Hill. Perez garnered second team all-district honors.
PEARSALL MAVERICKS--Coach: Kevin Kromer. 2010-11:
4-16/3-9.
NAMES: Sr. Amanda Garza; Jr. Nikki Carrillo; Sr. Makayla
Cuevas; Sr. Sara Graf; Jr. Tori Ramon; Jr. Addie Williams.
GAME: Pearsall looks to make some noise in this district
with first team all-district Garza the biggest noisemaker.
CARRIZO SPRINGS WILDCATS--Coach: John Guerrero.
2010-11: 3-16/0-10.
GAME: Carrizo Springs has struggled through a pair of winless district seasons and will be challenged in this league.
DISTRICT 28-3A
YOAKUM BULLDOGS--Coach: Shawn Griffin. 2010-11: 267/11-1.
NAMES: 5-4 Sr. Shardae Jones; 5-3 Sr. RaeRae Samuel; 5-3
Sr. Carleshia Robinson; 5-1 Sr. Sharvante Caldwell; 5-3 Sr.
Allyson Blakeney, 10.8 ppg., 3 spg.; 6-0 Sr. Ashtyn Henkes.
GAME: Yoakum advanced to the regional semifinals against
Rockport-Fulton. District MVP Blakeney is back to lead
another push with help from offensive player of the year
Henkes, first team all-district Jones and Samuel and second teamer Robinson. Long-time coach Theresa Boening
retired so there will be a period of transition.
SAN ANTONIO SAM HOUSTON HURRICANES-Coach: Milyse Lamkin (127-71). 2010-11: 13-14/10-2.
NAMES: 5-7 Sr. Lakesha Jones; Jr. Tiffany Burks; Sr. Tamika
Fostere; Sr. Kelvina McAllister; Jr. At’Once Slack; Sr. Bria
Webb; Soph. Tashonna Williams; Jr. Anishka Young.
GAME: Sam Houston advanced to bi-district against Lytle.
Jones and Burks excelled along the way and were named
LA VERNIA BEARS-Coach: Ron Glazener, Jr. (197-171).
2010-11: 13-17/6-6.
NAMES: 5-6 Sr. Natalie Baker, 13.4 ppg., 7.8 rpg., 1.6 apg.,
1.7 spg.; 5-7 Sr. Alex Cruz, 2.8 ppg., 4.4 rpg., 1.5 apg., 2.2
spg.; 5-6 Sr. Kayla Markgraf, 9.6 ppg., 4.3 rpg., 2.2 apg., 2.5
spg., 1.3 bpg.; 5-5 Sr. Kristine Key, 3.3 ppg., 2.4 rpg., 1.7
apg., 1.3 spg.
GAME: Baker was district defensive player of the year,
while Markgraf was first team all-district and Cruz and Key
were on the second team. La Vernia will be experienced
and quick. Size will be a weakness. District will be extremely competitive as everyone returns key personnel.
CUERO GOBBLERS--Coach: Terrance Fryer. 2010-11: 1715/7-5.
NAMES: Sr. Madeline Davis; Jr. Abby Sheppard.
GAME: Cuero advanced to the area round against Wimberley. A trio of all-district talents have graduated, but second
teamer Davis is back to lead the team.
GONZALES APACHES-Coach: Steve Biddison. 2010-11: 1715/6-6.
NAMES: 5-10 Sr. Brittney Pakebusch; 5-2 Sr. Jessica Cantu;
5-5 Sr. Mariah Hastings; 5-3 Sr. Donniqua Sanders; 5-8 Jr.
Taylor Green; 5-4 Jr. Taylor West; 5-7 Jr. Andrea Hunt; 5-5 Jr.
Jade McCook; 5-7 Sr. Whitney Stefinsky.
GAME: Gonzales missed the playoffs after going the previous year. Hastings will attempt to lead the team back to
the post-season after grabbing second team all-district
recognition.
PLEASANTON EAGLES--Coach: Scott Jones. 2010-11:
6-21/1-11.
NAMES: 5-9 Sr. Kierstyn Dumont; Jr. Emma Garcia; Jr. Jackie
Tanner.
GAME: Pleasanton will need to replace graduated all-district star Shayleyn Garcia.
POTEET AGGIES-Coach: Vernon Marsh. 2010-11: 6-24/111.
NAMES: 5-6 Sr. Gabby Garcia; 5-5 Sr. Rose Anna Garcia; 5-4
Jr. Samantha Amaya; 5-7 Sr. Melanie Ochoa.
GAME: Expect a big year out of honorable mention alldistrict Rose Anna Garcia.
DISTRICT 29-3A
COLUMBIA ROUGHNECKS-Coach: Patrice Ward. 2010-11:
28-4.
NAMES: Sr. Aaliyah Ward, 16.8 ppg., 4.7 rpg., 9.2 apg., 10.8
spg.; Sr. Hailee Gilbert; Sr. Whitney Flannel.
GAME: Columbia advanced to the regional quarterfinals
against Ingleside. The sensational Ward was all-Southern
Brazoria County offensive player of the year as well as
TGCA all-state.
3A
Savanna Bijarro
Wharton
Tia Breaux
Wharton
Nina Guzman
Wharton
NEEDVILLE BLUEJAYS--Coach: Kendra Galvan. 2010-11: 2212/6-2.
NAMES: Jr. Amber Matlock; Soph. Morgan Bennett; Jr. Tonia Pavlicek; Sr. Jasmine Reese; Sr. Bandi Powell; Soph. Lauren Archer; Sr. Shannon Lucas; Soph. Hannah Oler.
GAME: Needville advance to the regional quarterfinals
against Rockport-Fulton. Matlock returns after being
named district defensive player of the year. Help comes
from first team all-district Powell and second teamer Reese.
WHARTON TIGERS--Coach: Michelle Trotter.
NAMES: 5-7 Sr. Nina Guzman, 8 ppg., 5 rpg., 4 spg.; 5-3 Sr.
Tia Breaux, 7 ppg., 3 rpg., 2 apg., 4 spg.; 5-7 Soph. Savanna
Bijarro, 4 ppg.
GAME: Wharton had no seniors on their team last year.
Three freshmen spent time starting and playing lots of
minutes in a tough varsity schedule. This year those experiences along with strong senior leadership will provide
this team with the tools necessary to make a run to the
playoffs. Guzman was Victoria Advocate all-area honorable
mention and first team all-district.
SWEENY BULLDOGS-Coach: Valerie Soistman. 2010-11:
16-15.
NAMES: Jr. Korinne Branch; Jr. April Stull; Soph. Urshel
Tims.
GAME: Sweeny advanced to bi-district against Ingleside
and has a young star in all-Southern Brazoria County and
district newcomer of the year Tims. Stull was first team alldistrict while Branch was on the second team.
PALACIOS SHARKS--Coach: Aaron Wollam.
GAME: These sharks are likely to be less dangerous this
year than the ones swimming around in Austin Powers with
frickin’ laser beams attached to their heads.
DISTRICT 30-3A
ROCKPORT-FULTON PIRATES--Coach: Chris Bentley. 201011: 35-4/10-0.
NAMES: 5-5 Sr. Taylor Patek; 5-4 Sr. Vanessa Ngo, 4.7 ppg.,
2.1 rpg.; 6-0 Sr. Niccolette Marshall, 5 ppg., 6.6 rpg.; 5-4 Sr.
Morgan Hale, 13.3 ppg., 1.7 apg.; 5-10 Jr. Victoria Uvalle,
2.5 ppg.; 5-6 Sr. Nina Gielow, 2.2 ppg., 2.2 rpg.; 5-5 Sr. Allyssa Howe.
GAME: Rockport-Fulton danced all the way to Austin and a
state semifinal contest against eventual champion Abilene
Wylie. This will again be a dominant program out of Region 4 with returning talent at the ready despite the loss of
graduated district co-MVPs in Erika Williams and Chandra
Dixon. Watch for defensive MVP Patek to apply the clamps
with help from newcomer of the year Hale, first team alldistrict Marshall and second teamer Ngo. In other words,
this is once again a loaded team.
ARANSAS PASS PANTHERS--Coach: Deborah Boudoin.
2010-11: 21-12/6-4.
NAMES: Jr. Journey Cole; Jr. Brianna Cribb; Jr. Jackie Jasper;
Soph. Keeli Oliver.
GAME: Aransas Pass advanced to bi-district against Needville. Team hopes to make the playoffs again and challenge
for a district title after tying for second last year with Ingleside. Cribb was district offensive MVP while Cole and Jasper placed on the first team all-district roster and Oliver
was honorable mention.
GOLIAD TIGERS-Coach: John Reyes. 2010-11: 21-10/5-5.
NAMES: Sr. Jessiah Johnson; Jr. Avery Zamzow; Jr. Emily
Perez; Sr. Beth Henning; Jr. Brianna de la Garza; Soph. Sydney Morris.
GAME: Goliad has legitimate playoff aspirations built
around first team all-district Johnson and Zamzow and second teamer Perez.
INGLESIDE MUSTANGS-Coach: Corey Scott. 2010-11: 309/6-4.
NAMES: 5-8 Sr. Jessica Loeffler; 6-0 Jr. Aysha Ramirez; 5-7
Jr. Morgan Bell; 5-6 Sr. Kristen Hamalainen; 5-7 Sr. Brooke
Kuehler; 5-3 Sr. Macey Damron; 6-0 Jr. Victoria Rogers.
GAME: Ingleside advanced to the regional semifinals
against Salado, breaking a streak of three consecutive
years of advancing to the quarterfinals. This year finds a
new coaching staff on a team that must replace a surplus
of senior talent. Loeffler returns after a second team alldistrict showing.
SINTON PIRATES--Coach: Jana Gallet. 2010-11: 11-13/3-7.
NAMES: 6-1 Sr. Brittany Selby; Jr. Tonya Box; Jr. Stephanie
Garcia; Sr. Serena Garcia; Jr. Courtney Reopelle; Sr. Amanda
Smith; Jr. Desiree Stewart.
GAME: Sinton took a big hit on graduation and will call on
second team all-district Selby to take charge.
MATHIS PIRATES-Coach: Rosa Oliva. 2010-11: 1-19/0-10.
NAMES: Soph. Xenia Eichelberger; Soph. Leslie Garcia; Sr.
Jennifer Hinojosa; Jr. Danielle Leija; Soph. Mindy Martinez;
Jr. Chelsea Olivarez; Soph. Dalia Rodriguez; Soph. Bhita Rodriguez; Soph. SanJuanita Rodriguez.
GAME: Mathis will likely have its struggles in this top-heavy
district.
DISTRICT 31-3A
CORPUS CHRISTI WEST OSO BEARS-Coach: Roy Williams
(640-212). 2010-11: 16-15/6-4.
NAMES: 5-5 Sr. Aisha Downie, 5.6 ppg., 5.1 apg., 5.5 spg.;
5-5 Jr. Lizzy Valdez, 5.7 ppg., 4.7 apg., 5.5 spg.; 5-9 Jr. Brittany Clark, 10.5 ppg., 16 rpg.; 5-7 Soph. Akeyla Mitchell, 4.1
spg.; 5-7 Sr. Davonna Trimble; Tiira Horton; Soph. Naomi
Fox; Sr. Emerald Perez.
GAME: Injuries hurt the Lady Bears last year as three starters went down with season-ending injuries. The benefit is
that the underclassmen gained valuable experience. Team
brings back all but one player including four starters led by
co-newcomer of the year Clark and first team all-district
Valdez. Defensive player of the year Downie, Valdez and
Horton (returning from an ACL injury) will lead an aggressive baseline-to-baseline defense. Speed will be the foundation for success as four in the starting lineup all qualified
for the state track meet.
ORANGE GROVE BULLDOGS-Coach: Lee Ann Barker. 201011: 25-14/8-2.
NAMES: Sr. Ashley King; Sr. Brandi Herschap; 5-7 Sr. Selena
Henderson; Jr. Amber King; Sr. Alexandria Chapa; Jr. Maggie Long.
GAME: Orange Grove advanced to the area round against
Ingleside. While graduation rocked the team, talent still is
on display with offensive MVP Ashley King, second team
all-district Herschap and honorable mention Henderson.
RAYMONDVILLE BEARKATS-Coach: Felix Silva (57-37).
2010-11: 16-14/7-3.
NAMES: 5-8 Sr. Abbie Anna Rivas; 5-8 Sr. Stephanie Perez;
5-5 Soph. Natalie Janes; 5-2 Sr. Briana Gallardo; 5-6 Jr. Briana Dominguez; 5-4 Sr. Araceli Rios; 5-5 Sr. Oriana Flores;
5-5 Sr. Stephanie Valladares.
GAME: Raymondville advanced to the area round against
Rockport-Fulton and graduated only two seniors. This is a
club that should again be vying for a playoff berth behind
co-newcomer of the year Janes, first team all-district Rivas
and second teamer Perez.
LYFORD BULLDOGS-Coach: Teresa Gutierrez. 2010-11: 1-9
(district).
NAMES: Jr. Alessa Flack; Soph. Jackie Barrera; Jr. Zelina De
Leon.
GAME: Lyford should be in the thick of the playoff chase
behind second team all-district Flack and honorable mention selections Barrera and De Leon.
ROBSTOWN COTTON PICKERS-Coach: Lolly Arevalo. 201011: 3-17/1-9.
NAMES: Sr. Victoria Gutierrez.
GAME: Gutierrez picked up her second consecutive alldistrict honor when she was named to the honorable mention group.
CORPUS CHRISTI MILLER BUCCANEERS-Coach: Tracy Gid-
dens. 2010-11: 15-18/7-3.
NAMES: Jr. Miranda Lewis; Sr. Qe’ondra Robinson; Sr. Olivia
Rodriguez; Sr. Kiaya Scott.
GAME: Miller’s move down from Class 4A immediately
paid off with an area round showing against Columbia. A
new challenge this year is finding replacements for graduated district co-MVP Kiaya Scott.
DISTRICT 32-3A
RIO HONDO BOBCATS-Coach: Robert Jaramillo. 2010-11:
25-5/10-2.
NAMES: Soph. Natalie Jaramillo; Jr. Ashley Canas; Sr. Belinda Orozco; Soph. Vanessa Hernandez.
GAME: Rio Hondo advanced to the area round against
Needville in a year that saw the team go from 11-17 to 255. This year’s team must replace graduated district MVP
Kaylene Betancourt and will turn to dynamic tri-newcomer
of the year Jaramillo to set the tone. This talent-laden club
also boasts first team all-district Canas, the only sophomore named to the unit, second team all-district Orozco
and honorable mention Hernandez.
ZAPATA HAWKS-Coach: Clyde Guerra Jr. 2010-11: 18-7/10-2.
NAMES: Jr. Kristina De Leon; Sr. Estella Molina; Sr. Shelby
Bigler; Sr. Jackie Salinas.
GAME: Zapata advanced to bi-district against Corpus Christi Miller and will again have the pieces in place for a postseason dash. Watch for tri-newcomer of the year De Leon,
first team all-district sensations Molina and Bigler and honorable mention Salinas to all be huge this year.
PORT ISABEL TARPONS-Coach: Alan Ward. 2010-11: 2110/9-3.
NAMES: 5-3 Jr. Kristian Watkins, 14.1 ppg.; Sr. Kim Ceballos;
Sr. Carolina Perez.
GAME: Port Isabel advanced to bi-district against Raymondville and will again be strong behind co-offensive player of
the year Watkins and honorable mention all-district tabs
Ceballos and Perez.
LA FERIA LIONS-Coach: Angel Martinez. 2010-11: 14-14/75.
NAMES: 5-6 Sr. Mikayla Johnson; 5-9 Jr. Julia Zamora; Sr.
Kiela De La Rosa; Sr. Desiree Serna; Sr. Jennifer Exinia.
GAME: La Feria missed the playoffs after reaching the previous year and must replace a large senior class with eight
players moving on. Watch for sixth man of the year Johnson and first team all-district talents Exinia and Serna to
take the lead.
PROGRESO RED ANTS-Coach: Patrick Self. 2010-11: 1316/4-8.
NAMES: Jr. Marina Flores; 5-2 Sr. Dulce Velez; 4-11 Sr. Melissa Torres; 5-12 Sr. Vanessa Cerda; 5-7 Sr. Brianna Puentes; 5-6 Soph. Adel Alvarado; 5-7 Jr. Indira Garza; 5-10 Sr.
Rebeca Ochoa.
GAME: Progreso improved greatly last year after going winless the previous season. There should be even more progression this year behind tri-newcomer of the year Flores
and honorable mention all-district picks Velez, Garza, Cerda and Alvarado.
RIO GRANDE CITY LA GRULLA GATORS—Coach: Crystal
Franz. 2010-11: 3-24/3-9.
NAMES: Jr. Jovannie Solis; Sr. Celia Garcia; Sr. Jasmine Montemayor; Jr. Samantha Adrete; Sr. Bethany Martinez.
GAME: La Grulla had some strong individual honors in its
first year of varsity play with second team all-district Martinez and honorable mention selections Solis, Garcia, Montemayor and Adrete.
DONNA IDEA ACADEMY TITANS-Coach: Heriberto Garza.
2010-11: 0-12 (district).
NAMES: Sr. Dacia Clark; Soph. Marisol Sanchez; Sr. Jessica
Levine; Sr. Mitzi Perez; Sr. Kiara Loredo; Sr. Brittany Escobedo.
GAME: IDEA Academy is headed in the right direction and
will call on honorable mention all-district Escobedo to lead.
PHARR-SAN JUAN-ALAMO SOUTHWEST JAVELINAS—
Coach: Jaclyn Olvera. 2010-11: New School.
GAME: The newest team out of PSJA begins its UIL ventures
in Class 3A.
STATE TOP 10
CLASS 2A GIRLS
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Brock—Seriously? You were expecting someone else? A new coaching staff is on board for the overwhelming state favorite.
Tuscola Jim Ned—Meagan O’Dell and Ellyn Avery lead another powerful Jim Ned team looking to win it all.
Winnsboro—Another perennial Austin favorite also has a new coach after reaching the state title game.
Wall—Expectations are high as one of West Texas’ finest welcomes Tate Lombard to the coaching staff.
Daingerfield—Maria Leaks averaged a double-double for a tough outfit that reached the regional final against Winnsboro.
Poth—District co-MVP Ashley Fuller is only a junior but already dominant on a team that knows success.
Spearman—Lynxettes have a storied history not to mention talent as evidenced by returning district MVP Morgan Ashmore.
Alvord—Under-the-radar Alvord reached the regional quarters against Brock and returns district MVP Jordan Ward.
Godley—Playing in the same district as Brock is not easy, but Godley had a 33-4 mark last year and will again be tough.
Crockett—This team’s one and only loss last year was in the regional semifinals against Daingerfield.
2A
CLASS 2A
DISTRICT 1-2A
SPEARMAN LYNX-Coach: Junior Ashmore. 2010-11: 273/9-1.
NAMES: 5-6 Sr. Morgan Ashmore; Sr. Shelby Hanna; Jr. Kyla
Walker.
GAME: Spearman advanced to the regional semifinals
against Hico. The Lynxettes are a storied program and will
again be favored in this league behind returning district
MVP Ashmore, defensive player of the year Hanna and alldistrict Walker.
BUSHLAND FALCONS--Coach: Scott Sims. 2010-11: 1220/7-3.
NAMES: 5-7 Soph. Kaitlyn Bauer; 5-7 Jr. Sarah Climer; 5-5
Sr. Toree Gerber; 5-4 Sr. Lauren Mayfield; 5-9 Jr. Christina
Hancock; 5-8 Jr. Hannah Belote; 5-5 Jr. Bailey Trimmell; 6-0
Sr. Kaylee Holland.
GAME: Bushland advanced to bi-district against Dimmitt
and will be dangerous this year with the return of newcomer of the year Bauer and all-district mates Gerber and
Climer.
CHILDRESS BOBCATS-Coach: Billy Perkins. 2010-11: 1120/6-4.
NAMES: Jr. Tanasia Cornish.
GAME: Childress advanced to bi-district against Littlefield.
Cornish was outstanding in being named offensive player
of the year and will lead the team.
AMARILLO RIVER ROAD WILDCATS--Coach: Angela Greeson. 2010-11: 14-16/5-5.
NAMES: 5-8 Sr. Kaci Lysford.
GAME: Lysford was accorded all-district honors and will
lead a young and improving team.
SANFORD-FRITCH EAGLES--Coach: Jason Hale. 2010-11:
10-19/3-7.
NAMES: Sr. Summer Tubbs.
GAME: Sanford-Fritch will likely be relegated to the lower
tier of this tough Class 2A district.
AMARILLO HIGHLAND PARK HORNETS--Coach: Matt Taylor. 2010-11: 6-20/0-10.
NAMES: 5-6 Sr. Megan Cook; Soph. Morgan Kelley; Sr. Kimi
Mayhue; Jr. Leesa Lopez; Sr. Sharley Hale; Jr. Whitney Shaffer.
GAME: Highland Park welcomes back six varsity players in
an effort to improve in the standings.
DISTRICT 2-2A
IDALOU WILDCATS-Coach: Wayne Johnson. 2010-11: 1015/5-9.
NAMES: 5-8 Sr. Lacey Conklin; 5-9 Jr. Bailey Thiel; 5-4 Sr.
Kelsey Richards; 5-6 Sr. Kyla Stanton; 5-8 Sr. Lacey Conklin;
5-2 Sr. Ariana Garcia; 5-4 Jr. Audrie Furgeson; 5-5 Sr. Rachel
Stricklin; 5-7 Sr. Alyssa Tullis; 5-7 Sr. Morgan Griffith; 5-5 Sr.
Frenchy Flores.
GAME: Idalou missed the playoffs after advancing to the
regional final the previous year. It was a young Idalou team
that took the court and had no seniors on the roster. The
playing experience should be beneficial to a team welcoming back all-district talents Thiel and Stanton.
LITTLEFIELD WILDCATS--Coach: Justin Barton. 2010-11:
28-9/11-3.
NAMES: Sr. Kavrisha Harper; Sr. Alyssa Snider.
Allison Cox
Tulia
Kasie Harris
Tulia
Markeyla Hicks
Tulia
GAME: Littlefield advanced to the regional quarterfinals
against Spearman one year after going 3-11 in district.
Expect great things out of defensive MVP Harper and first
team all-district Snider.
FLOYDADA WHIRLWINDS--Coach: Mark Styles. 2010-11:
25-5/12-2.
NAMES: Sr. Avery Miller.
GAME: Floydada advanced to the regional quarterfinals
against district rival Dimmitt. Team must replace graduated
district MVP Whitley Beedy and will call on all-district talent Miller to lead the way.
TULIA HORNETS--Coach: Bric Turner (211-188). 2010-11:
18-13/6-8.
NAMES: 5-8 Sr. Kasie Harris, 14.2 ppg., 6.9 rpg., 2 apg.; 5-4
Jr. Mattie Turner, 12.2 ppg., 3.4 rpg., 2.6 apg.; 5-8 Sr. Allison
Cox, 11.7 ppg., 5.1 rpg., 1 apg.; 5-9 Sr. Tierra Richardson,
9.4 ppg., 6.1 rpg.; 5-5 Jr. Ashley Young, 5.9 ppg., 2.2 rpg.
GAME: Coach Turner takes over a team that will be very
athletic and capable of doing great things. This district is
loaded with talented teams so the race for the three playoff spots should be incredible. Tulia must use its team
speed and experience of first team all-district Harris to its
advantage for a successful season.
DIMMITT BOBCATS--Coach: Scott Cottenoir. 2010-11: 2412/10-4.
NAMES: 5-8 Sr. Kelsey Schilling; 5-7 Sr. Haley Bonilla; 5-10
Sr. Brennan Lytle; 5-1 Sr. Jesslyn Smith; 5-4 Jr. Elida Bonilla.
GAME: Dimmitt advanced to the regional semifinals
against San Saba. Haley Bonilla knocked down first team
all-district honors for a team that should again be amongst
those vying for a post-season berth.
MULESHOE MULES-Coach: Valton Acree (137-160). 201011: 7-23/0-14.
NAMES: 5-7 Sr. Dominique Mata; 5-6 Soph. Adrienne Precure; 5-9 Soph. McKenna Dunham; 5-8 Sr. Carly Krug.
GAME: After missing the playoffs for only the third time in
the last 12 years, the Lady Mules will look to make a return
to the playoffs. The success of this year’s team will depend
on how well the six returning seniors blend in with a mix
of youthful talent.
ABERNATHY ANTELOPES--Coach: Lee Bender. 2010-11: 1614/6-8.
NAMES: Jr. Alexis Flores; Sr. Bailey Denison; Jr. Brooke Daily;
Jr. Nancy Munoz; Sr. Katie Black; Jr. Taylor Royal.
GAME: Abernathy graduated five seniors from its roster
including all-district talent Morgan Lutrick.
FRIONA CHIEFTAINS-Coach: David WoodsMichael Hurley.
2010-11: 14-16/5-9.
GAME: Friona will have its hands full in this district and
must replace all-district senior Regan Anthony.
DISTRICT 3-2A
LUBBOCK ROOSEVELT EAGLES-Coach: Ben Connell. 201011: 22-9/14-0.
Tierra Richardson
Tulia
Bailey Rousseau
Tulia
Mattie Turner
Tulia
NAMES: 5-9 Sr. Jasmine Brainard, 21 ppg., 9 rpg.; 5-8 Jr. Kacie Whitley, 11 ppg., 4 rpg.; 5-8 Jr. Janna Adkins, 6 ppg., 9
rpg.; 5-6 Sr. Carly Welch, 6 ppg., 6 apg.; 5-3 Soph. Mikeyla
Welch.
GAME: Roosevelt advanced to the area round against Littlefield. This team should make an even deeper run with the
return of district MVP Brainard and first team all-district
picks Whitley, Welch and Adkins. All five starters are back
on a team that has learned from playing together for a year.
Last year’s playoff berth was the team’s first in 22 years.
SLATON TIGERS-Coach: Staci Denton. 2010-11: 24-9/12-2.
NAMES: 5-7 Soph. Collyn Heinrich, 8 ppg., 4 rpg., 2 apg.;
5-11 Sr. Kelsey Copeland, 4 ppg., 3 rpg., 1 apg.; 5-9 Sr. Shay
Felton, 7 ppg., 7 rpg., 2 apg.
GAME: Slaton advanced to the area round against Floydada. A solid nucleus of players are back to build around
along with some excellent underclassmen. Heinrich excelled as newcomer of the year while Felton was first team
all-district and Copeland was on the all-defensive team.
DENVER CITY MUSTANGS-Coach: Kody Brown. 2010-11:
16-11/10-4.
NAMES: 5-11 Sr. Shahala Hawkins; 5-9 Jr. Jaci Zingerman; Jr.
Haylee Carter; Sr. K’Lynn Pate; Jr. Sam Espinoza.
GAME: Denver City advanced to the area round against
Spearman. Watch for first team all-district Hawkins, second
teamer Carter and Pate and all-defensive honoree Espinoza
to lead an expected return visit to the playoffs.
FORSAN BUFFALOES-Coach: Robert R. Hillger. 2010-11:
9-10/6-8.
NAMES: 5-3 Sr. Ambra Hill; Sr. Kay’C Stanley; Sr. Megan
Crane; Sr. Cheyenne Galloway; Jr. Shelby Roemer; Jr. Kayla
Tilley; Soph. Brittney Hergert; Sr. Stevie Wilson.
GAME: Forsan missed the playoffs after reaching the previous year but should be back in the title chase. Hill grabbed
first team all-district honors while Stanley was on the alldefensive team.
COLORADO CITY WOLVES--Coach: Darrin Leverton. 201011: 10-18/6-8.
NAMES: 5-4 Sr. Miranda Reyna; 5-8 Sr. Megan Bullard; 5-9
Sr. Lauran Meeks; 5-5 Sr. Lexi Espinoza.
GAME: Reyna and Meeks were solid contributors on the
second team all-district roster while Espinoza was on the
all-defensive squad. Team graduated only two seniors and
should see improvement from the veteran returnees.
STANTON BUFFALOES-Coach: Jim Kinnear (327-240). 201011: 14-17/4-10.
NAMES: 5-5 Sr. Jennifer Beasley; 5-4 Sr. Tara Patterson; 5-8
Jr. Kendra Graham; 6-1 Jr. Jennifer Henley; 5-4 Sr. Selah
Ramsey.
GAME: Stanton has a good group of girls coming back with
varsity experience. Team will need the younger players
moving up from the JV to provide solid bench strength.
Watch for second team all-district Ramsey and Patterson
to guide the club.
COAHOMA BULLDOGS-Coach: Mitzi Bell. 2010-11: 11-
16/4-10.
NAMES: 5-8 Sr. Jennifer Castilaw, 11 ppg., 9 rpg., 3 spg.;
Sr. Haley Pace.
GAME: Coahoma was young last year with only two seniors
on the roster. Castilaw was second team all-Big Country
and first team all-district after knocking down a ridiculous
76 percent of her shots from the field. Pace excelled on
the other end of the floor and was named to the district
all-defensive team.
POST ANTELOPES-Coach: Patricia Gutierrez. 2010-11:
5-19/1-13.
NAMES: Jr. Hailey Berry.
GAME: The famously named Hailey Berry placed on the
second team all-district roster.
DISTRICT 4-2A
KERMIT YELLOWJACKETS--Coach: Michael Carrasco (2732). 2010-11: 11-20/5-1.
NAMES: 5-8 Sr. Kayde Bedell, 17 ppg., 6 rpg.; 5-8 Sr. Dynesha Dingle, 9 ppg., 9 rpg.; 5-1 Soph. Amber Cook, 5 ppg.,
2 rpg.
GAME: Kermit advanced to the area round against Dimmitt. Team is still young with four starters back to defend
a district title. Players have bought into the system and are
willing to give their all to accomplish team goals. Bedell
captured district MVP honors while Dingle was defensive
MVP and Cook was newcomer of the year.
CRANE GOLDEN CRANES-Coach: Randy Yelverton. 201011: 11-18/3-3.
NAMES: 5-7 Sr. Jessica Gonzalez, 11.8 ppg., 2.7 rpg., 2.5
apg.; 5-10 Jr. Kaylee Morgan, 9.4 ppg., 5.8 rpg.
GAME: Crane advanced to bi-district against Slaton. Team
should be better shooters and while they won’t be as
quick, they will be better fundamentally. This is a taller and
more physical squad. Gonzalez was first team all-district
while Morgan was on the second team.
TORNILLO COYOTES--Coach: Cody Burris. 2010-11: 1812/4-2.
NAMES: 5-9 Sr. Leslie Estrada; 5-8 Sr. Betsy Lara; 5-4 Sr.
Miriam Cano; 5-7 Sr. Jazmin Dominguez; 5-4 Sr. Nubia Rodriguez; 5-7 Sr. Patty Serna.
GAME: Tornillo advanced to bi-district against Denver City.
Lara and Rodriguez were selected first team all-district.
ALPINE FIGHTIN’ BUCKS--Coach: Jared Hester. 2010-11:
7-19/0-6.
NAMES: 5-2 Soph. Felina Ramos; 5-7 Jr. Lakin Pitts; 5-7
Soph. Sydney McCallister; 5-8 Jr. Brianna Macias; 5-3 Soph.
Sydney Arnold; 5-5 Jr. Madison Owen; 5-7 Soph. Keanna
Valenzuela; 5-6 Soph. Helen Morrow.
GAME: McCallister was the only freshman named to the
district first team roster and will get help from honorable
mention pick Ramos.
DISTRICT 5-2A
TUSCOLA JIM NED INDIANS-Coach: Jim Avery. 2010-11:
29-9/14-0.
NAMES: 5-9 Jr. Ellyn Avery, 8.5 ppg., 5.6 rpg., 2.7 apg., 4
spg.; Sr. Lindsey Doherty; Sr. Dyllan Brown; 5-11 Sr. Meagan
O’Dell, 13.8 ppg., 3.7 rpg., 4.9 apg., 3.5 spg.; Jr. Lexi Tutt; Jr.
Katelin Kimmel.
GAME: Jim Ned advanced to the regional quarterfinals
against Hico. Despite playing in a 10-player rotation with
under 20 miutes of playing time each game, O’Dell was
named first team all-Big Country. She was also district MVP
and TABC and TGCA all-state. Avery was named all-Big
Country sixth man and district defensive player of the year
as well as TGCA all-state. First team all-district Doherty,
Brown and Tutt and district newcomer of the year Kimmel
were all honorable mention all-Big Country.
MERKEL BADGERS-Coach: Clay Barnett. 2010-11: 28-5/12-2.
NAMES: 5-10 Sr. Chera Chaney, 13.5 ppg., 6.5 rpg., 3.4 spg.;
Sr. Cali Booth; 6-1 Jr. Allison Szabo, 8 rpg., 4.1 bpg.
GAME: Merkel advanced to bi-district against San Saba.
Chaney won her second consecutive district offensive player of the year award and was also on the first team all-Big
Country list. Szabo was on the second team list as well as
first team all-district, while Booth was honorable mention
all-Big Country and first team all-district.
EASTLAND MAVERICKS-Coach: Steve Schmidt (334-172).
2010-11: 11-15/7-7.
NAMES: 5-10 Sr. Courtney Carlton, 7 ppg., 4.9 rpg., 3.1
apg.; 5-10 Sr. Leah Woolam, 7.1 ppg., 4.3 rpg.; 5-9 Sr. Laura
Carr; 5-5 Sr. Melodee Gunter.
GAME: Long-time successful Argyle Coach Schmidt is the
new leader at Eastland. This is a team
with a lot of experience and returning
good height and
athletic ability. The
group is hungry
Beth Mullins
Keirstin Williams for a return to the
Bangs
Bangs
playoffs after missing out last season.
Carlton was first team all-district while Woolam was on the
second team.
CLYDE BULLDOGS-Coach: Chris Sumrall. 2010-11: 2310/10-4.
NAMES: Sr. Carae’ Hilcher; Sr. Bethany Harris; Sr. Daegan
O’Donald.
GAME: Clyde advanced to bi-district against Hico and will
have enough talent for another playoff run. Hilcher, Harris
and O’Donald were all named honorable mention all-Big
Country as well as first team all-district.
CISCO LOBOES-Coach: Troy Wallace. 2010-11: 16-18/6-8.
NAMES: Sr. Taylor Benson; Sr. Elle Shawver; Sr. Blayke Jessup; Sr. Donica Charles; Soph. MacKenzie Busby; Sr. Blaize
Scott.
GAME: Cisco missed the playoffs after reaching the previous year and welcomes a new coaching staff. Jessup and
Busby nabbed second team all-district recognition and will
be the team leaders.
BRECKENRIDGE BUCKAROOS-Coach: Ky Graham. 2010-11:
11-24/6-8.
NAMES: 5-10 Sr. Sara Davis; 5-11 Sr. Katie Sikes; 5-5 Sr.
Brecka Moore.
GAME: Breckenridge failed to make the post-season after
going the previous year. Moore is a talented player who
was voted second team all-district.
ANSON TIGERS--Coach: David Tandy. 2010-11: 6-23/0-14.
NAMES: 5-0 Sr. Tiffany Stegman; 5-8 Jr. Courtney Easterling;
5-5 Jr. Sara Hagler.
GAME: Anson graduated five seniors from the roster including all-district pick Britney Guernsey
HAWLEY BEARCATS--Coach: Bob Campbell. 2010-11:
3-25/1-13.
NAMES: 5-1 Sr. Taylor Courtney; 5-3 Sr. Kailee Kapke; 5-6
Sr. Marti Smith; 5-4 Sr. Amanda Mulkey; 5-7 Sr. Chasity
Hooper; 5-6 Jr. Kelsy Meyer.
GAME: Courtney was a second team all-district honoree
and will be the engine driving this attack.
DISTRICT 6-2A
EARLY LONGHORNS-Coach: Kristi Sandoval (15-18). 201011: 15-18/7-7.
NAMES: 5-10 Sr. Katie Isom, 18 ppg., 17 rpg., 6 apg., 5 spg.;
5-5 Sr. Morgan Birrell, 8 ppg., 6 rpg., 6 apg., 7 spg.; 5-11
Sr. Brianna Childs, 8 ppg., 7 rpg., 1 apg., 2 spg.; 6-0 Jr. Aubrey Horton, 12 ppg., 10 rpg., 4 apg., 2 spg.; 4-11 Sr. Charity
Johnston, 8 ppg., 5 rpg., 9 apg., 7 spg.
GAME: Lady Horns are very quick, big, physical and will
shoot the ball well. Isom is first team Super Team and
Class 2A Big Country MVP. Johnston added second team
HICO TIGERS--Coach: Brad Stegall. 2010-11: 26-10/11-3.
NAMES: 5-11 Jr. Stacey Underwood, 9.4 ppg., 6.5 rpg., 1.7
bpg.; 5-6 Jr. Blake Wood, 4.7 ppg., 3.7 rpg., 3.6 apg.
GAME: Hico advanced to the regional final against district
rival San Saba to cap an outstanding season. Expectations
are high and the team is ready to get to work to move to
the next level. Underwood was first team all-district while
Wood was on the second team.
COMANCHE MAIDENS-Coach: Micky Baker (523-164).
2010-11: 20-11/9-5.
NAMES: 5-10 Sr. Lacie Cook; 5-10 Jr. Emily Cullen, 7 ppg.,
5 rpg., 2 apg., 3 spg.; 5-10 Jr. Brook Allen, 5 ppg., 2 rpg., 2
apg., 3 spg.; 5-6 Soph. Laycie Drewes, 5 ppg., 2 rpg., 2 apg.;
5-8 Sr. Libby Evans.
GAME: The Maidens will be very young and inexperienced,
but there will be lots of depth. The strength of the Maidens
will be quickness, team defense and solid work habits. Cullen was district newcomer of the year while Drewes was
BANGS DRAGONS-Coach: Rex Beck (59-36). 2010-11: 288/12-2.
NAMES: 5-8 Sr. Hillary Evans, 16 ppg., 8 rpg., 2 bpg., 3 spg.;
5-6 Sr. Danielle Denbow, 9 ppg., 9 rpg., 3 spg.; 5-6 Jr. Keirstin Williams, 6 ppg., 6 rpg., 4 apg., 5 spg.; 5-5 Sr. Abby
Hall; Beth Mullins; Keelee Allen, Bethany Kyle; Rikki Loman.
GAME: Bangs advanced to the regional quarterfinals
against Early. Evans, Denbow and Williams all earned first
team all-district honors, while Evans was also TABC allregion. Lady Dragons return four starters, including first
team all-district performers Evans, Denbow and Williams,
and seven lettermen. Defense should lead the way again
for a club that yielded only 35 points per game. Team needs
to be more consistent shooters. Mullins, Allen, Kyle or Loman must step up to fill the final starting spot and to add
depth. Two consecutive playoff berths have created excitement and the team will work hard to continue to add to
the success.
SAN SABA ARMADILLOS--Coach: Alicia Cummings. 201011: 30-9/10-5.
NAMES: 5-8 Jr. Karlee Cromer; 5-5 Jr. Alexa Maxcey; 5-6 Sr.
Ashley Pulatie; 5-10 Jr. Kayla Kutin; 5-2 Fr. McKenna Maxcey.
GAME: San Saba rolled to the state tournament and a semifinal appearance against eventual champion Brock. The
Lady Dillos will be very young but will bring a strong work
ethic and tradition that should once again pay dividends.
COLEMAN BLUECATS-Coach: Tracy Dawson. 2010-11: 1515/3-11.
GAME: Coleman should be improved and has a good shot
at improving on its seventh-place finish from a year ago.
DUBLIN LIONS-Coach: Jill Kendall. 2010-11: 13-15/4-10.
NAMES: 5-6 Sr. Mariah Reeder; Jr. Kline Jones; Sr. Lauren
Duncan; Sr. Taylor Trusty; Sr. Kelci Frost.
GAME: A pair of all-district performers in Kayla Beck and
Kim Spivey has graduated, leaving others to fill the void.
HAMILTON BULLDOGS-Coach: Matt Garrett (381-183).
2010-11: 10-17/1-13.
NAMES: 6-0 Sr. Lauren Brightwell; 5-5 Sr. Macy McNeely.
GAME: Hamilton missed the playoffs after advancing the
previous year and will need to replace graduated all-district
talent Meagan Massingill.
DISTRICT 7-2A
WALL HAWKS-Coach: Tate Lombard. 2010-11: 27-5/10-0.
NAMES: 5-6 Sr. Brittany Briley; Hanna Holik; Sr. Allison
Beard.
GAME: Wall advanced to the area round against Hico and
welcomes Coach Lombard. Team must replace graduated
all-district MVP Devon Wilde. Look for newcomer of the
year Holik to grow up in a hurry while first team all-district
Briley is a steadying influence. Beard pitched in with second team honors.
BRADY BULLDOGS--Coach: Jerry McSherry (366-235).
2010-11: 19-13/7-3.
NAMES: 5-6 Sr. Kristyn Jacoby, 11.5 ppg., 3.1 rpg., 1 apg.,
1.5 spg.; 5-10 Jr. Taylor Neal, 14 ppg., 8.5 rpg., 1.5 apg.,
2.7 spg., 1.5 bpg.; 5-8 Jr. Martha Jones, 5.8 ppg., 4.6 rpg., 3
apg., 2 spg.; 5-10 Jr. Allie Kubacak, 5 ppg., 5.6 rpg.; 6-0 Sr.
Suzanna Ewert.
GAME: Brady advanced to the area round against Bangs
and in the process made the playoffs for the first time in 47
years under former coach Kristy Sweatman. Lady Bulldogs
will rely heavily on first team all-district, all-West Texas
Super Team and TABC all-region Neal. Team returns three
starters including Neal, Jones and Kubacak. Jones and Kubacak earned second team all-district honors. Jacoby should
move into the starting lineup after earning first team alldistrict honors. Defense will again be the focus while offensive production needs to increase. Team loses only two
seniors.
BALLINGER BEARCATS-Coach: Tim Menke. 2010-11: 1518/6-4.
NAMES: 5-9 Jr. Shayann Matschek; Sr. Sterling Sanders; Jr.
Kirsten McCoy.
GAME: Ballinger advanced to the area round against Tuscola Jim Ned. Talent returns in the presence of first team
all-district Matschek while Sanders and McCoy were on the
second team.
SONORA BRONCOS--Coach: Rich Dozier (235-108). 201011: 19-12/3-7.
NAMES: Sr. Brianah Creek; 5-8 Sr. Hunter Jennings; Soph.
Naomi Dozier; Fr. Gracie Dozier.
GAME: Sonora missed the playoffs after advancing the
previous year and welcomes successful Coach Dozier from
the Hallettsville boys. Creek was selected as a second team
all-district talent.
SAN ANGELO GRAPE CREEK EAGLES-Coach: Derek Schoen.
2010-11: 12-14/4-6.
NAMES: 5-6 Jr. MacAyla Burner; 5-8 Jr. Shayna Daniels; 5-3
Jr. Atalie Jasso; 6-0 Jr. Ashley Doss; 5-8 Sr. Chylynn Pardue.
GAME: Doss is a repeat honoree on the second team alldistrict list.
OZONA LIONS--Coach: Cristy Isenhower. 2010-11: 10-23/010.
GAME: Ozona missed the playoffs after reaching the previous year and graduated all-district pick Raelynn Arredondo.
DISTRICT 8-2A
BLANCO PANTHERS--Coach: Stuart Schultz. 2010-11: 177/6-2.
NAMES: 5-5 Sr. Lindsey Jenkins; 5-7 Sr. Micaela Klein; 5-7 Sr.
Felicia Skillman; 5-8 Sr. Abbey Weaver; 5-8 Sr. Kayla Martinez; 5-5 Jr. Leslie McClinton; 5-7 Sr. Justine Cooley.
GAME: Blanco advanced to bi-district against Ballinger. This
should again be the toast of the district behind offensive
player of the year Klein, defensive player of the year Jenkins, first team all-district Weaver and Cooley and second
teamer Martinez.
COMFORT BOBCATS-Coach: Tracy White. 2010-11: 8-14/4-4.
NAMES: Sr. Rebecca Gaines; Sr. Ricki Jean Myers; Jr. Ciara
Butler.
GAME: Comfort advanced to bi-district against Brady.
Gaines was superlative in a first team all-district season
while Myers and Butler placed on the second team.
INGRAM MOORE WARRIORS-Coach: Roy Boone (2-22).
2010-11: 2-22/1-7.
NAMES: 5-5 Sr. Ica Tucker, 9 ppg., 4 rpg., 3 apg., 5 spg.; 5-4
Jr. Brianna Scott, 7 ppg., 4 rpg., 3 apg., 3 spg.; 5-8 Sr. Rene
Stout, 5 ppg., 7 rpg., 2 apg., 2 spg.; 5-9 Soph. Sarah White,
4 ppg., 5 rpg., 3 bpg.; 4-11 Jr. Carli Bartell, 2 ppg., 3 rpg.,
4 apg.
GAME: With all returning starters back from a learning
season, Moore looks to capitalize on great work ethic and
effort this season. Three all-district players in Tucker, Scott
and White are back to lead a playoff run.
HARPER LONGHORNS-Coach: Royce Lumpkins (78-27).
2010-11: 18-6/8-0.
NAMES: Soph. Sarah Whitten.
GAME: Harper advanced to the area round against San
Saba but has its work cut out in replacing graduated district MVP Jordan Maner. Whitten picked up second team
all-district recognition and will be the face of the program
for years ahead.
JUNCTION EAGLES--Coach: Bobby Lumpkins. 2010-11:
4-15/1-7.
NAMES: 5-9 Soph. Kaitlin Lumpkins; 6-0 Sr. Mary Whitworth; 5-8 Jr. Gabby Lawhon; 5-7 Jr. Tayler Wright; 5-10 Jr.
Lexi Samora; 5-5 Sr. Clarisa Rios.
GAME: Junction missed the playoffs after reaching the
previous year but will be improved with the return of
newcomer of the year Lumpkins and first team all-district
Whitworth.
DISTRICT 9-2A
ALVORD BULLDOGS-Coach: Rob Schmucker. 2010-11: 295/11-1.
NAMES: 5-4 Sr. Jordan Ward, 16.8 ppg., 5.2 rpg., 4.3 apg.,
4.3 spg.; 5-9 Sr. Madi Lynch, 7 ppg., 7.8 rpg., 1.1 apg., 1.8
spg.; 5-10 Soph. Marissa Schedcik, 7.1 ppg., 2.7 rpg., 1.6
apg., 2.1 spg.; 5-9 Jr. Carley King, 7 ppg., 2.9 rpg., 1.3 apg.,
1.5 spg.; 5-5 Jr. Ariel Rogers, 3.7 ppg., 3.7 rpg., 1.2 spg.
GAME: Alvord advanced to the regional quarterfinals
against Brock. Team possesses plenty of experience, speed
and quickness while challenges include mental toughness
and communication. This team has the capability of advancing at least that far as district MVP Ward is back for
her senior season. She is surrounded by newcomer of the
year Schedcik, sixth man of the year King and first team alldistrict picks Lynch and Rogers.
KRUM BOBCATS--Coach: Lana Degelia. 2010-11: 20-12/8-4.
NAMES: Jr. Rachel Wallace; Sr. Lauren Hooper; Jr. Caitlyn
Arnold; Jr. Allison Beck; Jr. Julia Schmaltz.
GAME: Krum advanced to bi-district against Brock.
Schmaltz will lead a team that will be competing for a district title after a defensive player of the year campaign.
Wallace added first team all-district honors while Beck was
honorable mention.
PONDER LIONS--Coach: Bobby Bates (566-284). 2010-11:
32-6/11-1.
NAMES: 5-5 Sr. Jessica Sprabeary, 12.4 ppg., 2.8 rpg., 2.1
apg., 2.2 spg.; 5-9 Jr. Madison Stout, 8.7 ppg., 3 rpg., 1.6
apg., 1.7 spg.; 5-10 Sr. Ashley Peterson, 2.9 ppg., 1.9 rpg.,
1 apg., 1 spg.
GAME: Ponder advanced to the regional quarterfinals
Ashley Peterson
Ponder
Jessica Sprabeary
Ponder
Madison Stout
Ponder
against Godley. Team returns two starters and three varsity
players and will look for help from a JV team that went 174. Rebounding and defense will have to improve to have
any kind of sustained success. Stout and Sprabeary return
following first team all-district years.
HOLLIDAY EAGLES-Coach: Keith Pierce. 2010-11: 13-16/5-7.
NAMES: 5-9 Sr. Morgan Jolly, 6.5 ppg.; 5-11 Jr. Morgan Lewis, 8.6 ppg., 8.4 rpg.; Jr. Kelci Bedingfield, 7.1 ppg.
GAME: Coach Pierce is the new leader at Holliday. His first
team will include first team all-district Lewis and honorable
mention grabs Jolly and Bedingfield.
NOCONA INDIANS—Coach: Steven Grigsby. 2010-11: 1019/3-9.
NAMES: Sr. Rachel Stewart; Sr. Dayna Young; Sr. Alicia
Walker.
GAME: Nocona missed the playoffs after reaching the previous year. Watch for first team all-district picks Stewart
and Young to lead a team that is expected to fight for a
playoff berth. Help will come from honorable mention selection Walker.
WICHITA FALLS CITY VIEW MUSTANGS-Coach: Lisa Craig.
2010-11: 19-15/4-8.
NAMES: Sr. Diedra Barton; 5-9 Sr. Brittany Coleman; 5-7 Sr.
Danielle Wallum.
GAME: Coleman toted the mail in a first team all-district
season and will have sidekicks in honorable mention selections Barton and Wallum.
HENRIETTA BEARCATS-Coach: Kym Chapa. 2010-11: 0-12
(district).
NAMES: Sr. Bobbi Page; Sr. Kayelyn Wheeler.
GAME: Page and Wheeler give Henrietta hope following
DISTRICT 10-2A
BROCK EAGLES-Coach: Chance Westmoreland. 2010-11:
35-5/13-1.
NAMES: 5-10 Sr. Kamy Cole, 20.2 ppg., 6 rpg., 4 apg., 3 spg.;
5-7 Sr. Savannah Fisher, 4.2 ppg., 4 rpg., 4.3 apg.; 5-11 Jr.
Amy Hennard, 12.5 ppg., 8.2 rpg.; 5-9 Jr. Taylor Wallace,
5 ppg., 4 rpg., 3 spg.; 5-7 Sr. Kayce Gilman, 4 ppg., 3 apg.
GAME: Brock blazed through the year and captured another state championship in dominating fashion with a 47-26
win over Winnsboro. The third time was a charm for Brock,
which this year greets a new coaching staff led by Chance
Westmoreland With three starters returning, Brock expects to again be a contender in Region 2 and beyond.
All-state, all-region, district MVP and more Cole is back to
lead the assault. Hennard was first team all-district while
Wallace and Fisher were on the second team.
GODLEY WILDCATS--Coach: Mark Chauveaux (317-93).
2010-11: 33-4/13-1.
NAMES: 5-7 Sr. Anna Perez; 5-5 Jr. Maelan Brown.
GAME: Godley advanced to the regional final against district rival Brock. Expect more fireworks between these two
teams this year. Look for first team all-district Perez to lead
the team with plenty of help from budding second teamer
Brown.
JACKSBORO TIGERS--Coach: Lloyd Vedder. 2010-11: 2013/7-7.
NAMES: 5-5 Jr. Cheyney Lusty; 5-7 Soph. Kelsey Laake; 5-9
Jr. Laken Plaster; 5-10 Sr. Breanne Cathey; 5-8 Sr. Carly Mahoney.
GAME: Mahoney enjoyed second team all-district applause
and will assume the leadership mantle from graduated Allie Smith. Team will only need to replace three graduated
seniors.
PEASTER GREYHOUNDS--Coach: Brice Crippen. 2010-11:
4-10 (district).
NAMES: Jr. Madi Keller; Sr. Shiloh Jenkins; Sr. Loren White.
GAME: A young and inexperienced Peaster squad fell short
of the playoffs but should be back in the mix this year. The
newest up-and-coming star on this team is second team
all-district and second team all-Parker County Keller.
TOLAR RATTLERS-Coach: Brent Kilpatrick. 2010-11: 24-9/9-5.
NAMES: Sr. Adrianna Duncan; Sr. Ashli Watson; Sr. Libby
Anderson.
GAME: Tolar advanced to bi-district against Ponder in its
first year up in Class 2A. Team graduated a pair of first team
all-district talents but welcomes back second teamer Anderson.
PARADISE PANTHERS--Coach: Eddie Fortenberry (523231). 2010-11: 1-13 (district).
NAMES: Soph. Makala Neighbors, Soph. Makenna Burt.
GAME: Paradise will be dramatically improved thanks to
the return of district newcomer of the year Neighbors and
second team all-district Burt, both of whom earned their
honors as freshmen. The biggest gain could be of getting
Coach Fortenberry and his history of success most recently
at Bridgeport.
MILLSAP BULLDOGS--Coach: Jackie Jeter. 2010-11: 5-25/113.
NAMES: 5-10 Sr. Ashleigh Edwards; 5-8 Sr. Tiffany Brown;
5-2 Sr. Shadyie McMullen; 5-0 Sr. Rayven Jones; 5-10 Jr.
Shay Douglas; 5-0 Soph. Morgan Strickland; 5-10 Sr. Stormie Howell.
GAME: Edwards will be counted on as the lead engine following second team all-Parker County and first team alldistrict recognition.
BOYD YELLOWJACKETS-Coach: R.L. Cranfill. 2010-11: 1510/8-6.
NAMES: 5-3 Sr. Chelsea Landes.
GAME: A young Boyd team is in need of replacing graduated all-district performers Jessica Drake, Shelby Tidwell
and Stormi McCarter.
DISTRICT 11-2A
GUNTER TIGERS-Coach: Bruce Keatts (278-151). 2010-11:
28-6/14-0.
NAMES: 6-0 Sr. Kaylea Johnson, 8.8 ppg., 5.3 rpg., 1.2 bpg.;
5-3 Sr. Jordan Arrington, 3.8 ppg., 2.4 rpg., 3.4 apg., 3.3
spg.; 5-7 Soph. Regan Hestand, 4.3 ppg., 2.8 rpg., 1.4 apg.,
1 spg.; 5-3 Fr. Alex Jones; 5-1 Sr. Cassidy Rand, 2 ppg., 1.3
rpg., 1.7 apg., 1.2 spg.
GAME: Gunter advanced to the area round against Brock.
This is a very athletic team that has a lot of speed and
quickness. Gunter should be strong defensively after giving
up only 29.9 a game last year. All-state talents Joey Bailey
and Amber Keatts must somehow be replaced after graduating. Watch for first team all-district Arrington and Johnson to pick up the pace. Rand and Hestand were honorable
mention nods.
HOWE BULLDOGS--Coach: Derek Lands (241-159). 201011: 17-14/8-6.
NAMES: Sr. Jennifer Vincent; Jr. Katy Courtney; Jr. Bailey
Southern.
GAME: Howe advanced to the area round against Godley
and will again be a strong district title contender. Watch
for first team all-district and honorable mention all-Texomaland Vincent to come up huge along with first team alldistrict Courtney. Southern’s game kept going north in an
honorable mention season.
POTTSBORO CARDINALS-Coach: Brandon Baxter.
NAMES: 5-7 Sr. Megan Whitfield; 6-0 Sr. Baleigh Reynolds;
5-5 Sr. Makenzie Starr; 5-8 Jr. Mikael Ann Worsham; 5-7 Jr.
Casey Evans; 5-5 Jr. Jennifer Atkins; 5-7 Soph. Justus Malone; 5-6 Jr. Lindsey Davis.
GAME: Pottsboro only graduated two seniors and welcomes back a load of talent that should have the team
squarely in the playoff hunt. Watch for second team alldistrict Evans to be a leader with help from honorable
mention tab Malone.
BELLS PANTHERS--Coach: Kari Branam. 2010-11: 11-19/7-7.
NAMES: 5-4 Sr. Macie Robinson; 5-3 Sr. Lacie Stowers; 5-6
Sr. Karlee Hall; 5-4 Soph. Emily Fagan; 5-4 Sr. Hannah Monk;
5-4 Sr. Malaney Crump.
GAME: Bells advanced to bi-district against Bogata Rivercrest one year after going 1-13 in district play. Robinson
enjoyed honorable mention all-Texomaland recognition for
her work. Fagan was district newcomer of the year while
Hall joined Robinson on the first team all-district roster.
WHITEWRIGHT TIGERS--Coach: Tim Hanson. 2010-11: 6-8
(district).
NAMES: Sr. Skyler Greenwood; Soph. Sydney Brummett; Jr.
Cassie Neal.
GAME: Greenwood was a shining star for Whitewright with
honorable mention all-Texomaland and second team alldistrict honors. Support comes from honorable mention
picks Brummett and Neal.
CALLISBURG WILDCATS--Coach: Tori Talbert. 2010-11: 1218/4-10.
2A
NAMES: 5-5 Jr. Kalli Byrom; 5-4 Sr. Erika Goode; 5-10 Jr. Amberly Colwell.
GAME: Goode was better than that on the way to honorable mention all-Texomaland and second team all-district
recognition. Colwell was also second team all-district while
Byrom was honorable mention.
SADLER S&S CONSOLIDATED RAMS--Coach: Ron Gathright. 2010-11: 16-14/7-7.
NAMES: Sr. Kaitie Hudson; Sr. Samantha Bandemir.
GAME: Consolidated must replace graduated all-district
star Rachel Curry. Look for honorable mention all-district
selections Hudson and Bandemir to steer the club.
TOM BEAN TOMCATS--Coach: Tommy Jackson.
NAMES: Sr. Amber Davis; Soph. Sara Henderson.
GAME: This is Davis and Henderson’s show to run following
DISTRICT 12-2A
MELISSA CARDINALS-Coach: Claude Webb. 2010-11: 253/12-0.
NAMES: 5-9 Sr. Shelby Hill; 5-6 Sr. Claighton Bush; 5-6 Jr.
Haley Helmberger; 5-7 Sr. Maddie Simmons; 5-9 Sr. Molly
Clemans; 5-9 Jr. Haley Billings; 5-7 Jr. Ally Terry; 5-8 Soph.
Whitney Taylor.
GAME: Melissa advanced to the area round against Ponder and will call on second team all-Texomaland Hill to
lead a team that re-welcomes Coach Webb. Only three
seniors graduated so this should be a more experienced
team despite the loss of district MVP Jacqui Nickell. Taylor
was named district freshman of the year while Hill was codefensive player of the year. Add first team all-district Bush
and Simmons and honorable mention Terry and Clemans
and the juggernaut continues.
BOGATA RIVERCREST REBELS-Coach: Sara Cantrell. 201011: 24-8/10-2.
NAMES: 5-3 Sr. Brittany Walesiak; 5-6 Sr. Skeet Fields; 5-6 Jr.
Channen Martin; 5-8 Sr. Cailie Alford; 5-9 Sr. Lisanne Puckett; 5-6 Jr. Hope Bivins.
GAME: Rivercrest advanced to the area round against
Alvord. Look for Walesiak to lead another charge after a
second team all-Red River Valley season. Help comes from
honorable mention selection and district newcomer of the
year Martin. Fields was first team all-district.
PATTONVILLE PRAIRILAND PATRIOTS-Coach: Steven Weddle. 2010-11: 22-7/8-4.
NAMES: Jr. Skylar Ragan, 9 ppg., 4 rpg., 3 spg.; Sr. Callie
Tucker; Sr. Payton Connot; Sr. Kelsey Klingler.
GAME: Prairiland advanced to bi-district against Howe,
marking the school’s first back-to-back playoff appearances
since 1994. Ragan was honored as all-Red River Valley newcomer of the year and first team all-district. Tucker earned
first team and district co-defensive MVP honors while Connot was honorable mention. Klingler was second team alldistrict to add to the team’s firepower.
CADDO MILLS FOXES-Coach: Pete Rowe.
NAMES: 5-5 Sr. Kortni Barnes; 5-8 Sr. Chelsea Jackson; 5-8
Jr. Hannah Hopkins; Jr. Elizabeth Rutherford.
GAME: Caddo Mills missed the playoffs after advancing the
previous year. The team should once again be competitive behind first team all-district Hopkins, second teamers
Rutherford and Barnes and honorable mention Jackson.
COOPER BULLDOGS-Coach: Heather Murray. 2010-11: 1614/4-8.
NAMES: Sr. Leigh Tatum; Jr. Tate Anderson; Sr. Lainey Huie;
Sr. Lanie Tatum; Jr. Chaney Speight.
GAME: Cooper will be forced to replace some all-Red River
Valley graduated talent, but does return talented first team
sensation Tatum along with second team all-district Anderson.
LEONARD TIGERS--Coach: James Garner (41-48). 2010-11:
5-7 (district).
NAMES: Jr. Shelby Zumwalt; Jr. Kacie McCarley.
GAME: Leonard will be young this year but brings talent
to the table in second team all-district stars McCarley and
Zumwalt.
PARIS CHISUM MUSTANGS-Coach: KaDee Stogner.
GAME: Chisum will need others to step up in the wake
of graduated all-district talents Shelbi Barnett and Jade
Bolton.
Natasch’a Gray, 7
ppg., 8 rpg.; 5-9 Sr.
Hadeel Radaydeh,
6 ppg., 5 rpg.; 6-2
Jr. Abby Whitehead, 10 ppg., 10
rpg.; 5-5 Soph.
Sheridan Lewis, 6
Keyuna Byers
Kyera Abram
Dallas Life School
Teague
ppg.
GAME: Sunnyvale
advanced to the regional quarterfinals against Grandview.
Team returns three starters and seven letter winners. Experience and depth will help the Lady Raiders. This is a
club that will be tough defensively and control the boards.
There is good speed and Sunnyvale will look to uptempo
the game. Whitehead was TGCA all-state while Gray and
Crumpton were first team all-district and Lewis and Radaydeh were on the second team.
DALLAS LIFE OAK CLIFF LIONS-Coach: Dustin Bates. 201011: 27-6/11-2.
NAMES: 5-2 Sr. Keyuna Byers; 5-6 Jr. Sheanna Torio; 6-0 Jr.
Chesarae Torio; 5-10 Sr. Cadijah Watkins; 5-9 Soph. Sydney
Stanmore; Fr. Chelsea Adams; Kirston Fellows.
GAME: Life Oak Cliff advanced to the area round against
Crawford. Chesarae Torie and Watkins suffered from knee
injuries that cut their season short last year. If they’re able
to remain healthy the entire season, it could be a special
year for the Lady Lions. Adams will contribute immediately
as could Fellows. Byers was offensive player of the year
while Watkins and Sheanna Torio were first team all-district and Stanmore was district freshman of the year. Last
season was the first year in the system under Coach Bates
and with a year’s experience under their belts the team
should be a lot more comfortable with the plan of attack.
LIFE RED OAK MUSTANGS—Coach: Tim White (31-41).
2010-11: 6-24/3-9.
NAMES: 5-9 Sr. Emily Densmore; 5-6 Sr. Tori Hightower; 6-1
Jr. Chelsi Lacour; 5-6 Sr. Anisa Royal; Soph. Crystal Quezada;
Sr. Aja Payne; Soph. Lindsey Vitale; Soph. Rosalynn Villalon;
Jr. Courtney Collins; Soph. McCall Thomas; Jr. Danielle Komorn; Jr. Riley Hooten.
GAME: Life Red Oak will definitely vie for a playoff berth
behind first team all-district Densmore and Lacour and second teamers Hightower and Vitale.
SCURRY-ROSSER WILDCATS-Coach: James Hill. 2010-11:
10-17/7-5.
NAMES: Jr. Allie Sloan; Jr. Rachel Hitt; Jr. Nikki Gordon;
Soph. Cassidy Mcwha.
GAME: Scurry-Rosser advanced to bi-district against Buffalo and will again field a competitive squad. Watch for
newcomer of the year Gordon to continue rising along
with first team all-district Hitt and second teamers Mcwha
and Sloan.
PALMER BULLDOGS--Coach: Rusty Blankenship. 2010-11:
7-20/5-7.
NAMES: 5-6 Jr. Melanie Young; 5-7 Jr. Cheyenne Lewis; 5-5
Jr. Realynn Murphy; 5-8 Sr. Lauren Hernandez; 5-8 Sr. Alex
Simpson; 5-5 Soph. Cici Herrera; 5-8 Jr. Kennedy Harris; 5-7
Jr. Reagan Mitchell; 5-7 Jr. Janet Lopez; 5-5 Jr. Morgan Hunt;
6-1 Sr. Delaney Wolfe; 5-7 Soph. Skyler Matteson.
GAME: Palmer was incredibly young last year and graduated only one senior. Wolfe returns as a tri-offensive MVP.
Lewis, Mitchell and Young were all named honorable mention all-district.
IRVING NORTH HILLS PANTHERS-Coach: KB Buckner. 201011: 6-12/4-8.
NAMES: Sr. Jesikah Suggs; Sr. Emma Gramm.
GAME: North Hills has some good building blocks and senior leadership in first team all-district Suggs and second
teamer Gramm.
DALLAS PEAK PREP—Coach: Casey Ray. 2010-11: 0-12 (district).
NAMES: 5-6 Sr. Ysenia Orellana; 5-8 Jr. Megan Vargas; 5-6
Jr. Kathy Martinez; 5-7 Jr. Alejandra Saleana; 5-7 Sr. Marisa
Coronado; 5-6 Jr. Lizeth Vasquez; 5-6 Jr. Mirella Martinez;
5-7 Jr. Nedelia Favela; 5-8 Sr. Kourtnee Carriere; 5-6 Jr.
Christine Osorio.
GAME: Peak Prep missed the playoffs after reaching the
previous year.
DISTRICT 14-2A
DISTRICT 13-2A
SUNNYVALE RAIDERS—Coach: Howard York. 2010-11: 249/12-1.
NAMES: 5-7 Sr. Mali Crumpton, 6 ppg., 4 spg.; 5-10 Sr.
JEWETT LEON COUGARS-Coach: Pat Roberts (22-6). 201011: 22-6/12-0.
NAMES: 5-8 Sr. Allison Carrigan, 10.7 ppg., 9.1 rpg., 2.9
apg., 1.7 spg.; 5-6 Sr. Kori Charlton, 6.5 ppg., 5 rpg., 4.5
Ry’Nesha Brooks
Teague
Ry’Nesha Brooks
Teague
Madison Watson
Teague
apg., 3.5 spg.; 5-8 Sr. Chelby Stanford, 7.3 ppg., 6.9 rpg., 1.9
apg., 1.7 spg.; Jr. Shea McCune, 3.9 ppg., 2.3 rpg., 2.7 apg.,
1 spg.; Jr. Avery Robinson, 3.1 ppg., 3.2 rpg.; Thelma Flores.
GAME: Leon advanced to the regional quarterfinals against
Crawford. Team will miss two starters from last year, but
this group should be able to make a good run at another
undefeated district title. The big three in Carrigan, Charlton
and Stanford all return, while Flores, McCune and Robinson will all be key. Stanford and Charlton were first team
all-district while McCune and Flores were on the second
team.
TEAGUE LIONS--Coach: Taylor Sims (57-36). 2010-11: 1614/5-7.
NAMES: 5-6 Sr. Ry’Nesha Brooks; 5-7 Sr. Madison Watson,
5.7 ppg., 4.7 rpg., 5.1 apg., 2.1 spg.; 5-7 Sr. Destiny Henderson, 8.3 ppg., 7.4 rpg., 3.8 spg.; 5-9 Jr. Kyera Abram, 12.5
ppg., 10.3 rpg., 2.2 bpg.; 5-7 Jr. Haley Guerrero, 5.6 ppg.,
5.1 rpg., 2.1 apg., 3.1 spg.; 5-9 Nicosha Nelms; Sr. Haley
Brown; Sr. Lakeeta Keener; Jr. Sibyl Burrell; Jr. Kali Crowhurst; Soph. Kenya Busby; Soph. Ellie Perales.
GAME: With the loss of only one senior and the return of
11 lettermen, the Lady Lions of Coach Sims could possibly
contend for a district title. Team will bring plenty of quickness and speed to the table with the return of district defensive player of the year Henderson. Guards Watson and
Guerrero return to the starting lineup after both shooting
over 30 percent from long range last season. First team
all-district post Abram returns after averaging a doubledouble. Nelms should get considerable playing time after a
stellar freshman year. Brooks is a huge key after missing the
year with an ACL after being named first team all-district
her freshman and sophomore seasons.
MALAKOFF TIGERS-Coach: Emily Martinez. 2010-11: 219/8-4.
NAMES: 5-9 Sr. Courtney Dawson; 5-9 Sr. Molly LaRue; 5-2
Jr. Korah Crockett; 5-4 Sr. Trese Jackson; 5-11 Jr. Taye Jackson.
GAME: Malakoff advanced to bi-district against Dallas Life
Oak Cliff. Team returns six varsity players and with the experience and team unity gained another playoff berth is expected. Dawson, Taye Jackson and Crockett were all named
honorable mention all-East Texas.
BUFFALO BISONS--Coach: Jozette Jenkins. 2010-11: 2111/9-3.
NAMES: Jr. Raven Lott; Sr. Kelsey Canady; Sr. Karlee Ferguson; Sr. Latisha Jackson; Sr. Lindsey McGill.
GAME: Buffalo advanced to the area round against Grandview and to quoth the newcomer of the year Raven (Lott),
this team’s expected return to the playoffs is “forevermore.” Help comes from first team all-district McGill and
second teamers Ferguson and Canady.
EUSTACE BULLDOGS--Coach: DaLinda Cassell. 2010-11:
6-20/4-8.
NAMES: 5-2 Sr. Katy Brigham; 5-8 Soph. Shelby Marcom;
5-6 Sr. Magean Renteria; 5-11 Jr. Bethany Strickland; 5-10
Jr. Kacie Richards; 5-5 Jr. Chelsea Oldham.
GAME: Brigham and Oldham return after a second team
all-district season. Team returns three starters and six lettermen.
MILDRED EAGLES-Coach: Lauri Engleman. 2010-11: 1018/3-9.
NAMES: Jr. Olivia Farmer; Sr. Katie Tapley; Sr. Ashley Bonner; Sr. Erica McKissack; Sr. Holly Holden.
GAME: Farmer plowed out second team all-district turf
while Bonner made her mark on the honorable mention
team.
BLOOMING GROVE LIONS-Coach: Kendra Atkinson. 201011: 6-20/1-11.
NAMES: 5-9 Jr. Lauren Miller; 5-7 Jr. Davshia Starling; 5-1
Jr. Amanda Johnson; 5-5 Jr. Ashley Davis; 5-11 Sr. Naomi
Boyer; 5-9 Jr. Savanna Bearden; 5-10 Soph. Steely Southard; 5-8 Sr. Makayla Hill.
GAME: Blooming Grove graduated a pair of first team alldistrict talents in Katie McGraw and Carly Hooser but does
return second teamer Miller and honorable mention picks
Starling and Southard.
DISTRICT 15-2A
GRANDVIEW ZEBRAS--Coach: Kevin Pope (469-299). 201011: 25-11/12-2.
NAMES: 5-6 Sr. Raven McGrath, 14.2 ppg.; 5-5 Sr. Lyncon
Tekell, 6.3 ppg.; 5-5 Sr. Melody Mayse, 5 ppg.; 5-8 Jr. Harley
Griffith, 1.4 ppg.; 5-4 Jr. Kalani Basham, 2.4 ppg.; Randi Self,
1.6 ppg.; Alexis Wheeler.
GAME: Grandview advanced to the regional semifinals
against Brock, the school’s deepest playoff run since 1994.
Three starters return including district MVP McGrath, first
team all-district Mayse and second team performer Tekell.
CLIFTON CUBS-Coach: Robin Eubanks. 2010-11: 23-10/10-4.
NAMES: Jr. Payton Odom; 5-4 Jr. Dakota Mayr; Jr. Paige
Pulp; Jr. Reagan.
GAME: Clifton is a team on a fast-forward track and should
compete for a district title after advancing to the area
round against Sunnyvale. Watch for defensive player of the
year Mayr, first team all-district Pulp and second teamers
Odom and Reagan to lead the charge.
AXTELL LONGHORNS-Coach: Todd Lange (92-87). 2010-11:
19-12/6-8.
NAMES: 5-7 Sr. Peyton Downs, 8.8 ppg., 7 rpg.; 5-2 Sr. Sierra
Harriman, 6.7 ppg., 3.4 apg.; 5-2 Jr. Courtney Doyle, 6 ppg.,
5 spg.; 5-8 Sr. Kenzie Kroll, 7.7 ppg., 7.6 rpg.
GAME: The Lady Horns went 13-4 prior to district play and
should be better equipped for league rigors this year with
the return of four starters and nine lettermen. Kroll was
sixth man of the year while Doyle and Harriman were second team all-district.
ITALY GLADIATORS--Coach: Stacy McDonald. 2010-11: 1016/2-12.
NAMES: 5-8 Sr. Kaitlyn Rossa; Jr. Jameka Copeland; 5-4 Sr.
Kyonne Birdsong; 5-7 Sr. Megan Richards; 5-11 Sr. Jimesha
Reed.
GAME: Italy missed the playoffs last year after advancing
the previous year. Expect this team to return to the chase
led by first team all-district Rossa, second teamer Copeland
and honorable mention Reed, Birdsong and Richards.
WHITNEY WILDCATS--Coach: Robin Bonner. 2010-11: 1714/10-4.
NAMES: 6-4 Jr. Erika Brown; Sr. Cierra Rumfield; Jr. Kelsey
Leech; Soph. Jennifer Geren; Soph. Cheyenne Handy.
GAME: Whitney advanced to the area round against Jewett
Leon. Brown was co-newcomer of the year while Rumfield
RIO VISTA EAGLES--Coach: Jason Hodges. 2010-11: 1318/4-10.
NAMES: 5-5 Jr. Caly Linton, 14 ppg., 3.2 rpg.; 6-0 Sr. Lauren
Clayton, 7.8 ppg., 6.3 rpg.; 5-9 Jr. Caitlyn Carey, 16 ppg., 5.3
rpg.; 5-5 Sr. Brittni Villarreal, 8.3 ppg., 3.2 rpg., 3.2 spg.; 5-9
Jr. Jordan Rotha.
GAME: Lady Eagles only graduated three seniors so the
team will look to contend for a playoff berth this year. Four
starters and seven lettermen are back in the fold. Watch for
co-newcomer of the year Carey, first team all-district Linton
and second teamers Clayton and Villarreal.
MAYPEARL PANTHERS--Coach: Jason Wallen (129-94).
2010-11: 16-13/9-5.
NAMES: 5-6 Jr. Shelbi Roberson, 3.4 ppg., 1.6 apg.; 5-7
Soph. Mackenzie Petty, 6.1 ppg.; 5-9 Jr. Brooke Martinez;
5-8 Jr. Kelly Sauceda; 5-5 Soph. Payton Fletcher.
GAME: This will be a rebuilding year after Maypearl graduated seven seniors. Team will be young but very athletic.
Maypearl returns one starter and four players to a roster
that will not have any seniors.
KEENE CHARGERS-Coach: Michelle Smiley-Connelly. 201011: 10-20/3-11.
NAMES: Soph. Jenna Bulles; Sr. Meria Kilo.
GAMES: Keene is another program excited about its future.
Watch for freshman of the year Bulles to lead the way.
DISTRICT 16-2A
CRAWFORD PIRATES-Coach: Brandon Ely. 2010-11: 228/12-2.
NAMES: Soph. Ann-Marie Dunlap; Sr. Kati Westerfield;
Soph. Jordan Villa; 5-8 Sr. Kirsten Goodwin, 16.5 ppg.;
Soph. Ellen Whitney.
GAME: Crawford advanced to the regional semifinals
against Godley and expects at least the same with the return of district MVP Goodwin. Support help is supplied by
first team all-district Westerfield, second teamer Dunlap
and honorable mention picks Whitney and Villa.
MCGREGOR BULLDOGS-Coach: Kimberly Johnson (97-34).
2010-11: 18-9/10-4.
NAMES: Jr. Hailey Reineke; Jr. Kayleigh Ripley; Sr. Danielle
Brisby.
GAME: McGregor advanced to bi-district against Clifton.
Brisby joined Ripley as both had believe-it-or-not first team
all-district seasons. Reineke placed on the honorable mention list.
MARLIN BULLDOGS-Coach: Benny Huitt. 2010-11: 17-9/8-6.
NAMES: Sr. DeShundria Davis; Jr. Tekerria Gude; Sr.
Tyneshia Lewis; Sr. Jasmine Hayes.
GAME: Marlin missed the playoffs after reaching the regional semifinals the previous year. The team expects that
disappointment to fade this year with the return of first
team all-district Davis, second teamer Gude and honorable
mention Lewis and Hayes.
BRUCEVILLE-EDDY EAGLES-Coach: Amanda Stone. 201011: 18-10/9-5.
NAMES: 5-6 Jr. Whitney Doyen; Soph. Shelby Friudenberg;
Sr. Maggie Hawkins; Jr. Stormi Call.
GAME: Friudenberg burst on the scene and was named
newcomer of the year. This talented team also returns first
team all-district Doyen and second teamer Call, who answered every game.
FRANKLIN LIONS-Coach: John Shelton. 2010-11: 20-10/9-5.
NAMES: 5-4 Sr. Kayla Casey; 5-4 Sr. Kalyn Paceley; Soph.
Carrie Casey; Sr. Kayln Jones; Soph. Maddie Nelson; Soph.
Kadie McCullough; Soph. Ambrey DeLeon.
GAME: Franklin advanced to bi-district against Whitney
and welcomes a new coaching staff. Carrie Casey was
named sixth man of the year wile Paceley was first team
all-district and Kayla Casey was honorable mention.
HEARNE EAGLES--Coach: Shawndrika Courtney. 2010-11:
6-8 (district).
NAMES: Soph. Tenoria Edwards; Sr. JaKourtney Webber;
5-9 Jr. Re’Jana Ellison.
GAME: Ellison is back following a defensive MVP season
and is joined by honorable mention all-district selections
Edwards and Webber.
TROY TROJANS-Coach: Kurt Salisbury. 2010-11: 1-13 (district).
NAMES: 5-11 Soph. Kailey Cavanaugh, 6.3 ppg., 5.7 rpg.;
5-8 Sr. Ashley Payne, 8.2 ppg., 4.3 rpg.; 5-9 Soph. Shailynn
Massie, 4.1 ppg., 5.1 rpg.
GAME: Troy was very young last year in starting three
freshmen. Team lost only one player to graduation and
looks to improve this year behind honorable mention alldistrict Payne.
ROSEBUD-LOTT COUGARS--Coach: Matthew Sebek. 201011: 6-23/1-13.
NAMES: Sr. Zerlentria Truesdale; 4-11 Soph. Shelby Portillo;
Sr. Liz Pente; Jr. Alyssa Reyes; Soph. De-ja Jones; Soph. Lexis
Jones; Jr. Julie Hrabal.
GAME: First order of business for Rosebud-Lott is replacing
graduated all-district talent Stephanie Greger.
DISTRICT 17-2A
NEW BOSTON LIONS-Coach: Leean Pitchford. 2010-11: 1416/10-4.
NAMES: 5-7 Sr. Keara Williams; 5-7 Sr. Savannah Gooden;
5-10 Sr. Kayla Pardue; 5-5 Sr. Whitney Copeland; 5-6 Jr.
Natalie Copeland; 5-7 Sr. McKenzie Woodridge; 5-7 Sr. Hayley Patton.
GAME: New Boston advanced to bi-district against Quitman, a monster turnaround from a one-win season the
year before. This should again be not only a playoff team
but one of the league’s best in returning first team alldistrict Gooden and Williams along with second teamers
Pardue and Whitney Copeland and honorable mention
Natalie Copeland.
LINDEN-KILDARE TIGERS--Coach: Shekita Martin. 2010-11:
16-11/10-4.
NAMES: 5-10 Sr. Logan Smoak; 6-0 Sr. Jessica Spelling, 16.8
ppg., 12 rpg., 1.6 bpg.; 5-0 Sr. J’Quala Love.
GAME: Linden-Kildare advanced to bi-district against Edgewood. Team returns three starters and should be making
another run for the playoffs. Spelling was named honorable mention all-East Texas and district defensive MVP.
Help comes from second team all-district Love and honorable mention Smoak.
REDWATER DRAGONS-Coach: Greg Frachiseur. 2010-11:
11-15/5-9.
NAMES: 6-3 Sr. Victoria Brooks; 5-7 Sr. Crystal Rose; 6-0 Sr.
Lindsey Long; Jr. Whitney Willis; Soph. Courtney Pedron.
GAME: Redwater will be one of the clubs in the playoff
chase this year with exceptional talent back on board led
by first team all-district Brooks and Long. Rose, Willis and
Suan Agesen
Edgewood
Micaela Brown
Edgewood
Allie Orrick
Edgewood
Pedron added honorable mention credits.
DE KALB BEARS-Coach: Brandon Easterly.
2010-11: 21-11/14-0.
NAMES: 5-6 Soph. Cearra Cheathem;
5-11 Sr. Taney Woods; 5-7 Sr. Kamila
Hicks; 5-6 Soph. Krissy Williams.
GAME: De Kalb advanced to the regional
Chandler Short
Edgewood
quarterfinals against Daingerfield but
must replace graduated district MVP
Passion Cheatham. Fortunately another Cheathem is present in newcomer of the year Cearra. Williams added first
team all-district honors as a freshman while Woods was
second team and Hicks was honorable mention.
MOUNT PLEASANT CHAPEL HILL RED DEVILS-Coach:
Deanne Dial. 2010-11: 13-17/8-6.
NAMES: 5-3 Jr. Jacey Moody; 5-5 Sr. Laura Crooks; 5-5 Soph.
Hanna Lee; 4-11 Sr. Janet Nieto; 5-10 Jr. Kensey Brown; 5-2
Soph. Haley Bradley; 5-1 Jr. Nikki Edwards; 5-9 Jr. MacKinzie
Bishop; 5-9 Soph. Jordyn Whitney; 5-7 Soph. McCall Giddens; 5-7 Jr. Shelby Niblett.
GAME: Chapel Hill missed the playoffs after advancing the
previous year but should be back in the chase since no
seniors graduated. Watch for first team all-district Moody
and Crooks along with second teamer Brown and honorable mention Bishop to lead the way.
OMAHA PEWITT BRAHMAS-Coach: Melody Herron. 201011: 4-10 (district).
NAMES: 5-5 Jr. Lakeithia Malone; 5-6 Soph. Haley Anderson; Sr. Emily Strole; Soph. Samantha Parrish; Soph. Divana
Williams; Soph. Taylor Edwards; Soph. Morgan Hartgrove;
Jr. Nesean Roberson.
GAME: Pewitt will battle hard every night with weapons including first team all-district Strole and honorable mention
Roberson and Williams.
QUEEN CITY BULLDOGS-Coach: Stacy Holland. 2010-11:
9-19/5-9.
NAMES: Soph. Kelsie Benson.
GAME: Queen City took a big hit on graduation to some
key players and will turn to honorable mention all-district
Benson to lead.
HOOKS HORNETS-Coach: Dan Baird. 2010-11: 1-13 (district).
NAMES: Sr. Carlen Kessell; Sr. Medley Hinman; Soph. Kaylyn
Roberts; Soph. Keambra Roberts.
GAME: Hooks missed the dance after going the previous
year. Watch for second team all-district Kessell and honorable mention selections Hinman, Kaylyn and Keambra Roberts to be the team’s go-to players.
DISTRICT 18-2A
WINNSBORO RED RAIDERS-Coach: Chris Lewis. 2010-11:
33-7/14-0.
NAMES: 6-1 Sr. Brea Draper, 19.3 ppg., 7.6 rpg.; 6-0 Sr. Hayley Cox; 5-8 Sr. Holly Stone; 5-6 Jr. Hannah Powell; 5-7 Jr.
Mackenzie Swanner; 5-5 Soph. Danie Mabry; 6-0 Sr. Robyn
Davis; 5-6 Jr. Hannah Pinnell; Jr. Chelsea Harris.
GAME: Winnsoboro sent long-time and retiring coach
Buddy Hawkins out in style after once again making a trip
to Austin and the state championship game against Brock.
Plenty of talent returns as always for this program, including first team all-East Texas Draper and honorable mention
all-East Texas Cox. Draper was also district co-MVP while
Harris was newcomer of the year.
EDGEWOOD BULLDOGS-Coach: Kyle Short. 2010-11: 259/12-2.
NAMES: 6-0 Sr. Susan Agesen, 15.9 ppg., 8 rpg.; 5-9 Sr.
Chandler Short; 5-9 Jr. Micaela Brown, 11.3 ppg., 2.9 spg.;
5-5 Sr. Allie Orrick, 5.1 ppg., 2.3 apg.; 5-9 Sr. S’Andra Govan,
8.6 ppg.
GAME: Edgewood advanced to the area round against
Daingerfield. Four starters return in addition to Short from
an injury. Team looks for depth from four other lettermen
and underclassmen. Agesen was TABC all-region and TGCA
all-state, while Brown, Orrick and Govan were all first team
2A
vancing to the regional semifinals.
DISTRICT 21-2A
Alyssa Busby
Lone Oak
Miranda Garlington
Lone Oak
Alyson Hicks
Lone Oak
all-district. Short was district offensive player of the year as
a sophomore before the injury.
QUITMAN BULLDOGS-Coach: Shane Webber.
NAMES: Sr. Danielle Sanders.
GAME: Quitman advanced to the area round for the second consecutive year, this time against Tatum.
LONE OAK BUFFALOES-Coach: Jessica Douglas (135-88).
2010-11: 11-19/3-11.
NAMES: 6-1 Sr. Alyson Hicks, 4.7 ppg., 7.5 rpg., 1.3 bpg.;
5-6 Sr. Miranda Garlington, 5.5 ppg., 2.1 rpg., 1.8 spg.; 5-7
Jr. Courtney McCoy, 6.5 ppg., 2.1 rpg., 1.2 apg., 2 spg.; 5-6
Soph. Alyssa Busby, 6.1 ppg., 1.7 rpg., 2.1 apg., 1.6 spg.;
5-6 Sr. Breigh Renner, 4.8 ppg., 2.3 rpg., 1.4 apg., 2.2 spg.;
Annie Brumit; Kinsey Patton.
GAME: This will be a more experienced club with the loss
of only one player to graduation. Lone Oak’s strengths include quickness and work ethic. This is a young team with
good varsity experience and gets help from a 10-3 districtfinishing JV squad. Depth could be an issue and team must
limit turnovers. Plenty of players are decorated as McCoy
and Hicks were first team all-district while Garlington,
Renner and Busby placed on the second team and Brumit
and Patton were honorable mention.
MINEOLA YELLOWJACKETS-Coach: John VanDover. 201011: 9-21/3-11.
NAMES: 5-9 Jr. Alysa Galaz, 8.4 ppg; 5-7 Sr. Courtney
Hudgins; 5-7 Jr. Marisa Ledkins, 7.5 ppg.; 5-11 Jr. Madelyn
Wood.
GAME: Lady Jackets went 6-4 with Hudgins in the lineup before she had surgery. If everyone returns and stays
healthy, Mineola should have a good chance to finally
break into the playoffs. Top two scorers in Galaz and Ledkins return. Hudgins is the third returning starter, as well
as four key subs including Wood, who should move into
a starting spot. Some key JV players and a solid freshman
class add to the excitement.
ALBA-GOLDEN PANTHERS-Coach: Kory Henry. 2010-11:
10-20/2-12.
NAMES: 5-9 Sr. Emma Stanford; 5-7 Soph. Madison Henry;
5-6 Jr. Michaela Moffett; 5-6 Sr. Tamara Price; 5-3 Soph.
Corlie Lennon; 5-8 Jr. Hannah Gaskill.
GAME: Alba-Golden could be in the playoff chase after
graduating only four seniors from the roster.
COMO-PICKTON EAGLES-Coach: Linda Rankin.
NAMES: Sr. Marbelis Rasgado; Sr. Megan McCoy; Sr. Diana
Ramirez; Sr. Kadi Baxter; Jr. Nerly Ramirez.
GAME: Como-Pickton has had its share of struggles recently but returns a number of upperclassmen with steady
game experience.
GRAND SALINE INDIANS-Coach: Ron Shaw. 2010-11: 1913/8-6.
NAMES: 5-4 Sr. Kayla Keahey; 5-8 Jr. Emily Cantrell; 6-0 Jr.
Briana Hazel; 5-2 Jr. Kaitlyn Evans; 5-9 Soph. Kelsie Monty;
6-0 Soph. Tori Little; 5-7 Sr. Daisy Tovar.
GAME: Grand Saline had an impressive five-game district
record turnaround but must now replace graduated offensive player of the year Amanda Rucker.
DISTRICT 19-2A
DAINGERFIELD TIGERS-Coach: John Rush. 2010-11: 296/11-1.
NAMES: 5-10 Sr. Maria Leaks, 18.5 ppg., 11.8 rpg., 3 apg.,
2.4 bpg., 4.7 spg.; 5-11 Sr. Mariah Coleman, 12.2 ppg., 10
rpg., 2 bpg., 2.1 spg.; 5-4 Soph. Takara Thomas; 5-5 Sr.
Trenesha Johnson; 5-6 Jr. Khadijah Anderson; 5-3 Soph.
Ca’pashun Smith; 5-8 Soph. Deandra Hansen.
GAME: Daingerfield advanced to the regional final against
Winnsboro and will be just as strong if not stronger this
year. Leaks was district co-MVP and put up some wild numbers on the way to first team all-East Texas and TABC allregion. There is even more talent with third team all-East
Texas and first team all-district Coleman along with honorable mention Thomas.
WHITE OAK ROUGHNECKS-Coach: Desiree Boyett. 201011: 23-9/10-2.
NAMES: 5-8 Sr. Kristin Koonce.
GAME: White Oak advanced to the area round against
Winnsboro. This program should again be among the district
favorites thanks in part to the return of honorable mention
all-East Texas and first team all-district Koonce.
DIANA NEW DIANA EAGLES-Coach: Casey Schubert. 201011: 18-12/7-5.
NAMES: 5-11 Jr. Kimmy Hendricks; 5-6 Sr. Sara Smith; 5-9 Sr.
Shelby Francis; 6-0 Sr. Katie Hjorth; 5-5 Jr. Keona Brooks; 5-4
Sr. Dawn Abbas; 5-5 Sr. Rachyl Griffin; 5-5 Jr. Haley Turman.;
5-10 Sr. Montana Harrison.
GAME: New Diana advanced to bi-district against Jefferson
and returns honorable mention all-East Texas and district offensive MVP Hendricks. Team graduated only two seniors and
also welcomes back district newcomer of the year Harrison
and second team all-district picks Smith and Abbas. Turman,
Hjorth and Brooks were all honorable mention selections.
GLADEWATER UNION GROVE LIONS-Coach: Tommy Aldridge. 2010-11: 12-8/7-5.
NAMES: 5-9 Jr. Carson Woodruff; 5-3 Soph. Lakyn Stanley; 5-3
Sr. Laura Mumford; 5-5 Jr. Malorie Attaway; 5-7 Soph. Jessica
Sobey; 5-4 Sr. Megan Webb; 5-7 Jr. Becca Schnarr.
GAME: Mumford and Attaway got attaboys after picking up
honorable mention all-East Texas recognition.
BIG SANDY HARMONY EAGLES-Coach: Sherri Seahorn. 201011: 3-11 (district).
NAMES: Jr. Keirsten Seahorn; Jr. Kaley O’Connor; Jr. Amy Allen; Jr. Bailey Rhodes.
GAME: First team all-district Seahorn and Rhodes enjoyed
honorable mention all-East Texas recognition.
HUGHES SPRINGS MUSTANGS-Coach: Robert Klaus. 201011: 12-14/5-7.
NAMES: 6-2 Jr. Sha Sha Ransom.
GAME: Hughes Springs missed the playoffs after advancing
the previous year and graduated district co-MVP Shelby Shelton.
ORE CITY REBELS-Coach: Danny Beekman. 2010-11: 8-20/012.
NAMES: 5-7 Sr. Brandi Webb; 5-1 Jr. Chan Crockett; 5-8 Jr.
Bridget Moody; 5-9 Jr. Courtney Bingham; 5-6 Sr. Deidra
Burns; 5-5 Soph. Tyra Tatum; 5-7 Jr. Kara Potter; 5-6 Jr. Jalisa
Beard; 4-9 Soph. Markeisha Jones.
GAME: Moody returns as the leader for Ore City following
honorable mention all-East Texas recognition. Help comes
from honorable mention all-district Crockett and Moody.
FRANKSTON MAIDENS--Coach: Christi Coker. 2010-11: 24-7.
NAMES: Sr. Sarah Bullard, 10.5 ppg., 7.3 apg., 5.2 spg.; Sr. Rachel Brumley, 8 ppg.; Sr. Ashton McDonald, 5.7 ppg., 5.5 rpg.,
2.3 apg.; Sr. Cassidee Bruton, 6.3 ppg.
GAME: Frankston advanced to the area round against Center.
Expect honorable mention all-East Texas and district co-MVP
Bullard to shine in her senior season. Brumley, McDonald and
Bruton were second team all-Dogwood Circle selections. McDonald was first team all-district while Brumley and Bruton
were also second team all-district.
GLADEWATER SABINE CARDINALS-Coach: Keith Taylor (12287). 2010-11: 26-7/10-2.
NAMES: Sr. Mallory Ford; Jr. Sierra Wiseman; Jr. Kylie Baker; Sr.
Monique Cunningham.
GAME: Sabine advanced to bi-district against Woodville. Keith
Taylor takes over the program after coaching the Longview
Spring Hill boys and welcomes back first team all-district Baker
and second team Ford and Wiseman.
ARP TIGERS--Coach: Chris Stewart (59-41). 2010-11: 14-12/57.
NAMES: Sr. Latrice Greenhouse; Sr. Lacey Smith; Sr. Chelsea
Johnson; Soph. Jamesia Young; Soph. Tionna Whitaker; Sr.
Lauren Littlefield; Sr. Taylor Burnett.
GAME: Arp graduated three seniors and should be equipped
for some of its youngsters to step up into more pronounced
roles this year. Watch for honorable mention all-district Johnson, Littlefield and Young to lead.
TROUP TIGERS--Coach: Tony Harris. 2010-11: 17-13.
NAMES: 5-8 Sr. Keraveon Rodgers.
GAME: Troup advanced to bi-district against Nacogdoches
Central Heights and will call on honorable mention all-district
Rodgers to guide the way.
NEW LONDON WEST RUSK RAIDERS--Coach: Brian Davenport. 2010-11: 13-18/3-9.
NAMES: 5-7 Jr. Malorie Herron; 5-8 Jr. Hannah Waller; 5-5 Sr.
Aubrey Okray; 5-6 Sr. Taylor Thomas; 5-10 Sr. Brooke Sanders;
5-2 Soph. Bailee Stanley; 5-7 Soph. Samantha Thomas; 5-8
Soph. Sarah Buckner; 5-8 Sr. Ashanti Thompson.
GAME: Okray racked up honorable mention all-East Texas and
first team all-district recognition for a team that graduated
only one senior from the roster. Buckner was also on the first
team while Herron and Taylor Thomas were named second
team all-district.
ELKHART ELKS--Coach: Glen Lowery.
NAMES: Sr. Tracey Clewis.
GAME: Clewis was named first team all-district.
WINONA WILDCATS-Coach: Shelly Kay.
NAMES: 5-7 Sr. Chantel Laningham; 5-7 Sr. Kaci Fielder.
GAME: Winona has some senior leadership to bank on in an
effort to move up the district ladder.
DISTRICT 20-2A
DISTRICT 22-2A
JEFFERSON BULLDOGS-Coach: Natalie Thomas. 2010-11: 225/8-2.
GAME: Jefferson advanced to the area round against DeKalb
and looms as this year’s district heavyweight.
TATUM EAGLES-Coach: Patricia Nelson. 2010-11: 28-4/10-0.
NAMES: Soph. Kaylah Starling.
GAME: Tatum advanced to the regional quarterfinals against
Winnsboro and will once again be in the fight for a district
title.
ELYSIAN FIELDS YELLOWJACKETS--Coach: Carl Reed (325102). 2010-11: 17-13/4-6.
NAMES: 5-4 Jr. Kaylee Prather, 11.2 ppg., 8 rpg., 6 spg.; 5-9 Jr.
Chesney Spears, 8 ppg., 11 rpg.; 5-7 Sr. Kylee Parker, 7 ppg., 7
rpg.; 5-9 Jr. Janice Strange, 11 ppg., 10 rpg.
GAME: All starters return and team should have a solid
chance to make the playoffs. Prather and Strange were first
team all-district while Spears and Parker were on the second
team.
HARLETON WILDCATS-Coach: Justin Kniffen.
NAMES: Sr. Morgan Jones.
GAME: Harleton advanced to bi-district against White Oak
and will again be amongst the clubs in the playoff mix.
JOAQUIN RAMS-Coach: Melissa Coop.
GAME: Joaquin had a difficult move up from Class A play and
will likely again have its struggles.
WASKOM WILDCATS-Coach: John Edwards.
NAMES: Sr. Carrie Dean; Jr. Monique Hadley.
GAME: Waskom failed to make the playoffs one year after ad-
NACOGDOCHES CENTRAL HEIGHTS BLUE DEVILS-Coach: Ashley Brown. 2010-11: 24-7.
NAMES: Jr. Brittany Johnson; Jr. Savannah Martin; Sr. Kendall McCollum; Jr. Chandler McCarty; Jr. Kate Rice; Jr. Brittany
Crawford; Sr. Haden Hiebert; Sr. Amy Draper.
GAME: Central Heights advanced to the area round against
Crockett and only graduated three seniors. Watch for a talented team featuring newcomer of the year Hiebert, co-defensive MVP Johnson, first team all-district McCollum, second
teamer Rice and honorable mention Martin.
SAN AUGUSTINE WOLVES-Coach: Barry Ford. 2010-11: 1611/6-6.
NAMES: 5-9 Sr. Ti’ler Barnes; 5-7 Sr. J’Stashia Bell; 5-9 Sr. Shannon Dupree; 5-8 Soph. Vantaysha Lister; 5-9 Jr. Z’Koyia Christopher.
GAME: San Augustine fully expects to compete for a district
title this year and returns first team all-district Barnes to lead
the attack.
WODEN EAGLES--Coach: Paul Driver. 2010-11: 29-5/12-0.
NAMES: Sr. Leslie Holliman.
GAME: Woden advanced to the regional semifinals against
Winnsboro but must replace graduated district MVP Destavia
Davis and numerous other all-district players. Watch for second team all-district Holliman to emerge as a leader for the
club.
WOODVILLE EAGLES--Coach: Troy Carrell. 2010-11: 19-13.
NAMES: Sr. Destiny Gill; Sr. Demia Barlow; Sr. Erica Williams.
GAME: Woodville advanced to the area round against Hardin for the second consecutive season. This perennially
Courtney McCoy
Lone Oak
Kinsey Patton
Lone Oak
Breigh Renner
Lone Oak
strong team will battle behind first team all-district Gill and
Barlow and second teamer Williams.
HEMPHILL HORNETS-Coach: Rosie Miller-Mays.
NAMES: 5-7 Jr. Baileye Butler; 5-6 Jr. BreAndria Blake; 5-11
Jr. Lacey Johns; 5-11 Jr. DeMeaka Hoyle.
GAME: Hemphill missed the playoffs one year after reaching the regional quarterfinals. Team expects a turnaround
and will call on first team all-district Butler and second
teamer Blake. This is still a young team as both honorees
got their recognition as sophomores.
NEWTON EAGLES--Coach: Lyndzay Longacre.
NAMES: 5-2 Soph. Emily Adams; 5-5 Jr. Victoria Shelton; 5-8
Jr. Adrieunna Seastrunk; 5-7 Sr. Cortnie Roberts; 5-4 Jr. Ronisha Elam; 5-5 Jr. Ta’shala Holloway; 5-10 Jr. Hope Staley;
5-7 Sr. Sarah Tyler; 5-7 Soph. Destiny Mansfield.
GAME: Newton fielded a young team that graduated only
two seniors, but one of those was first team all-district performer Tierra Bryant.
CORRIGAN-CAMDEN BULLDOGS-Coach: Sheila Stephens.
NAMES: Sr. Kelly Gibson.
GAME: Gibson returns to the team following a second
DISTRICT 23-2A
CROCKETT BULLDOGS-Coach: Gary Watkins. 2010-11: 361/12-0.
NAMES: Sr. Kiarah Riley; Sr. Brittany Ross; Jr. Megan Davis;
Sr. Az’Ha Aldred; Sr. Shanell Parker.
GAME: Crockett advanced to the regional semifinals against
Daingerfield in a year that saw the team blaze unbeaten
through the season until reaching the one defeat. The
team plans to continue its winning ways behind newcomer
of the year Aldred, first team all-district Riley, second team
talent Davis and honorable mention Parker and Ross.
CENTERVILLE TIGERS--Coach: James Crafton. 2010-11: 2310/8-4.
NAMES: 5-5 Jr. Kayla Brewer; 5-6 Jr. Megan Harris; 5-9 Sr.
Fallon Parnell; 5-11 Jr. Candace West; Sr. Callie Padgett;
Madison Taylor; Kara Jo Harris.
GAME: Centerville advanced to the regional quarterfinals
against Crockett, ending a 23-year drought from the playoffs. Out of the Lady Tigers 10 defeats on the season eight
were to state-ranked teams while the other other two were
to higher classifications. Centerville returns seven lettermen including district defensive MVP Padgett, second team
all-Brazos Brewer, first team all-district West and second
team all-district stars Parnell and Megan Harris. Players to
watch include Taylor and Kara Jo Harris.
NEW WAVERLY BULLDOGS-Coach: Eldridge McAdams
(121-29). 2010-11: 23-8/10-2.
NAMES: 5-8 Sr. Myeisha Williams, 14 ppg.; 5-6 Jr. MeKayla
McBride; Sr. KaylaWilliams; Sr. Whitney McCullough; Sr.
Alex Abbott.
GAME: New Waverly advanced to the area round against
Woden. Coach McAdams has built a program that competes annually and this year will be no different. Top
performers include first team all-district Williams, second
team talent McBride and McCullough and honorable mention recipient Abbott.
ANDERSON-SHIRO OWLS-Coach: Eric Davis. 2010-11:
7-22/3-9.
NAMES: 5-4 Soph. Kelsey Coronado; 5-6 Jr. Exzania Griffin; 5-10 Jr. Karlie Young; 5-4 Jr. Shay Davis; Soph. Ashton
Washington; 5-4 Soph. Alea Carrell; 5-6 Soph. Shelby Norwood; 5-4 Sr. Jacie Countryman; 5-7 Jr. Marisa Cooper; 5-7
Jr. Valerie Ballew; 5-5 Soph. Candice Walkoviak; 5-7 Jr. Janie
Ballew.
GAME: Young tops this team’s list after a first team alldistrict campaign, and is backed honorable mention alldistrict Coronado. Look for this team to be much improved
with experience as only one senior graduated off the roster.
GROVETON INDIANS-Coach: Terry Short (68-28). 2010-11:
12-13/6-6.
NAMES: 4-8 Jr. Lezlea Howell; 5-0 Jr. Benita Jones; 5-3 Jr. Kalie Land; 5-4 Soph. Cierrah Leonard; 5-10 Sr. Lacey Driskell;
5-0 Soph. Taylor Washington; 5-9 Sr. Marissa Hill.
GAME: Groveton should be hovering amongst the playoff
teams behind second team all-district Howell.
TRINITY TIGERS-Coach: Adrianna Bendick. 2010-11:
4-26/3-9.
NAMES: 5-6 Sr. Carli Dunaway; 5-7 Jr. Tashonia Woods; 5-6
Jr. Jessica Gonzales; 5-7 Sr. Destany Yeager; 5-6 Jr. Shelbi
Riddle; 6-1 Soph. Takrista Bigham.
GAME: Trinity missed the playoffs after reaching the regional semifinals the previous year. Expect second team
all-district Woods and honorable mention Gonzales and
Yeager to lead this team back.
ONALASKA WILDCATS-Coach: Kendall Todd. 2010-11: 0-12
(district).
GAME: This will not be an easy season for Onalaska, which
must replace graduated first team all-district talent Brittany Cook.
DISTRICT 24-2A
HARDIN HORNETS--Coach: Danny Balch.
NAMES: Sr. Mya Williams; Jr. Ebony Hamilton; Sr. Shanice
Williams; Jr. Brittany Thompson; Sr. Kaylin Harrell; Jr. Katelyn Barker; Sr. Stephanie Barker.
GAME: Hardin advanced to the regional quarterfinals
against Woden. This is a team with a solid future behind
district co-MVP talents Mya Williams and Stephanie Barker.
Shanice Williams was first team all-district while Thompson
WINNIE EAST CHAMBERS BUCCANEERS--Coach: Shera
Starnes. 2010-11: 18-11/11-1.
NAMES: Sr. Jasmine Carrington; Sr. Madalyn Bertrand; Sr.
Nicole Honea; Jr. Alex Extejt; Jr. Konnor George; Sr. Mallory
Franzen; Sr. Ali Way; Jr. Mattie East; Soph. Roslyn Bronson.
GAME: East Chambers advanced to bi-district against Centerville. Team expects even more success behind Super
Gold honorable mention talent and district defensive MVP
Carrington. Way and Bertrand were named to the second
team roster.
BUNA COUGARS--Coach: Holli Farias.
NAMES: Sr. Nicole Casper; Sr. Raylie Richardson; Sr. Carley
Coleman.
GAME: Buna advanced to bi-district against New Waverly
and will again be in the playoff chase with first team alldistrict stars Casper and Richardson and second teamer
Coleman.
KOUNTZE LIONS-Coach: Jessica Lemoine.
NAMES: Sr. Devan Mayer.
GAME: Mayer was sensational in a first team all-district
year and will lead Kountze.
DEWEYVILLE PIRATES-Coach: Josh Mitchell.
NAMES: Jr. Erica Bass; Sr. Marley Moss; Sr. Amber Stanley.
GAME: Deweyville has a legitimate shot at a playoff berth
behind tri-newcomer of the year Bass, first team all-district
Moss and second teamer Stanley.
ANAHUAC PANTHERS-Coach: Calvin Nichols. 2010-11:
7-16/1-11.
NAMES: Jr. Marissa Mayes; Sr. Reagan Stump; Sr. Jackie Davis; Sr. Jenelle Williams; Jr. Ashley DeLoach; Sr. Tori Artis.
GAME: Anahuac graduated only two seniors and welcomes
back tri-newcomer of the year Mayes.
WARREN WARRIORS-Coach: Amber Smith.
NAMES: Jr. Brenna Johnson.
GAME: Johnson is back to lead Warren after being named
tri-newcomer of the year.
DISTRICT 25-2A
DANBURY PANTHERS-Coach: Dianna Jones. 2010-11: 2014.
NAMES: 5-7 Sr. Shelby Scott; 6-0 Sr. Rachel Kelm; 6-0 Jr.
Madison Quick; 5-11 Sr. Meagan Harvey; 6-1 Jr. Lillie Box;
5-8 Jr. Abbie Box; 5-4 Sr. Brittany Brooks.
GAME: Danbury advanced to the area round against
Cameron Yoe. Brooks was selected all-Southern Brazoria
County sixth man of the year as well as district defensie
MVP. Scott, Kelm and Lillie Box added first team all-district
honors while Harvey was on the second team and Abbie
Box was honorable mention.
HOUSTON YES PREP SOUTHWEST MAVERICKS—Coach:
Eric Estelle.
NAMES: 5-3 Sr. Erica LaSaint; 5-8 Sr. Devann Shelby; 5-11
Sr. Micaela Green; 5-7 Sr. Keyaira Block; 5-3 Soph. LaShawn
Coleman; 5-6 Soph. Miranda Ganter; 5-3 Soph. Hannah
Oyedeji; 5-4 Soph. Ngozi Nwajiaku; 5-4 Soph. Amara Okpalo; 5-4 Soph. Cynthia Sofowara; 5-2 Jr. Taylor Harris.
GAME: YES Prep Southwest advanced to bi-district against
Edna. District MVP Shelby returns for a club looking for a
deeper playoff run. Coleman added first team all-district
honors.
HOUSTON YES COLLEGE PREP SOUTHEAST WIZARDSCoach: Jonathan Underwood. 2010-11: 9-19/8-5.
NAMES: 5-4 Sr. Alexandra Herrera; 5-7 Sr. Magdaly Herrera; 5-4 Jr. Stephanie Salazar; 5-7 Sr. Patricia Villanueva;
5-2 Soph. Alyssa Deluna; 5-2 Soph. Alondra Hernandez; 5-6
Soph. Florencia Rangel; 5-3 Soph. Adrianna Castillo; 5-2 Sr.
Elissa Beaudoin
Industrial
Ma Kayla Lenamon
Industrial
Julia Stastny
Industrial
Michelle Rios; 5-7 Sr. Bianca Bara.
GAME: Southeast advanced to bi-district against Van Vleck
and only graduated two seniors. Rangel was co-offensive
MVP while Hernandez was newcomer of the year. Villanueva added first team all-district honors while Salazar, Castillo
and Magdaly Herrera were on the second team.
HITCHCOCK BULLDOGS-Coach: Kristie Bradford.
NAMES: Jr. Aaliyah Lowe.
GAME: Lowe was a high point for Hitchcock with a first
team all-district selection but the Lady Bulldogs failed to
make the playoffs one year after a 10-0 district record.
HOUSTON YES PREP NORTH CENTRAL TRAILBLAZERS—
Coach: John Ramirez.
NAMES: Sr. Anayeli Marcos.
GAME: North Central missed the playoffs after reaching the
previous year and will look to second team all-district Marcos for success this year.
HOUSTON YES PREP EAST END EXPLORERS—Coach: Elise
Gilbert.
GAME: East End hopes the compass is pointing north in the
district standings this year.
HOUSTON HARMONY SCIENCE ACADEMY TIGERS
GAME: Harmony Science is a team that has struggled but
will seek to improve this year.
KATY NELMS CHARTER EAGLES—Coach: Larry Basham.
GAME: Nelms Charter will need full team buy-in in order
to improve.
DISTRICT 26-2A
EDNA COWGIRLS--Coach: Brett Nidey. 2010-11: 17-14/7-3.
NAMES: 5-3 Jr. Shayna Palacios; 5-0 Jr. Caroline Arellano;
5-6 Jr. Allison Kotlar; 6-0 Soph. Madison Kucera.
GAME: Edna advanced to the area round against Schulenburg. Cowgirls only graduated two players and return six,
including four young starters. District newcomer of the
year Kucera and Palacios were Victoria Advocate all-area
honorable mention picks.
VANDERBILT INDUSTRIAL COBRAS-Coach: Brandon Karl
(105-36). 2010-11: 24-7/9-1.
NAMES: 5-11 Jr. Elissa Beaudoin, 16 ppg., 17 rpg.; 5-8 Sr.
Julia Stastny; Jr. Ma Kayla Lenamon.
GAME: Industrial advanced to the area round against
Hempstead and is paced by Victoria Advocate all-area first
team and district offensive player of the year sensation Beaudoin, who averaged a strong double-double. Stastny and
Lenamon were on the honorable mention squad.
EL MATON TIDEHAVEN TIGERS-Coach: Patrick Talbert.
NAMES: Jr. Karissa Wiley; Jr. Skylar Mitchell; Jr. Danielle
Galvan.
GAME: Tidehaven will need to replace all-district talent Jessica Neuman.
VAN VLECK LEOPARDS-Coach: Cheryl Williams (76-72).
2010-11: 21-13/8-2.
NAMES: 5-8 Sr. Ansley Garcia.
GAME: Van Vleck advanced to the area round against Jarrell.
BLOOMINGTON BOBCATS-Coach: Darrell Couch. 2010-11:
8-23/3-7.
NAMES: Sr. Gabrielle Licerio; Sr. Loren Priour; Sr. Chriselda
Garcia; Sr. Eileen Martinez; Jr. Tiffany Kremling; Jr. Natalie
Cabrera; Jr. Sarah Alex.
GAME: Bloomington missed the playoffs after reaching the
previous year. Watch for Victoria Advocate all-area honorable mention and second team all-district Alex to lead the
team.
BOLING BULLDOGS-Coach: Jonathan Gibson. 2010-11:
0-10 (district).
NAMES: Jr. Adrianna Grant; Sr. Gabrielle Hemphill.
GAME: Boling fired a gutter ball last year in a winless district campaign.
DISTRICT 27-2A
JARRELL COUGARS-Coach: Marlena Brown (79-40). 201011: 27-6/13-1.
2A
NAMES: 5-7 Sr. Ashlee Garcia, 10.8 ppg., 4.7 rpg., 4.4 apg.,
3.7 spg.; 6-3 Jr. Brianne Coffman, 12 ppg., 8 rpg., 2 bpg., 1.6
spg.; 5-7 Jr. Rachael Nemec, 10.7 ppg., 3.4 rpg., 2.5 apg.,
3.8 spg.; 5-6 Sr. Diana Gonzalez, 5.8 ppg., 2.6 rpg., 2.9 apg.,
2.8 spg.; 5-7 Jr. Jessica Garcia, 2.3 ppg., 1.3 rpg., 1.3 apg.,
1.3 spg.
GAME: Jarrell advanced to the regional quarterfinals
against district rival Cameron Yoe. Lady Cougars return four
starters and six lettermen, including district MVP and all-region Garcia, first team and all-region Coffman, newcomer
of the year Nemec and second team all-district selection
Gonzalez. Team hopes to use its speed and experience to
make a deeper playoff run.
THORNDALE BULLDOGS-Coach: Bradley Dickerson (297140). 2010-11: 20-9/10-4.
NAMES: Jr. Marlene Hall; Sr. Katy Bransom; Jr. Olivia Atkins;
Soph. Alex Hoffman; Jr. Heather Butterworth.
GAME: Thorndale advanced to bi-district against Hempstead. Hall and Atkins captured first team all-district honors as sophomores while Hoffman was second team and
Bransom and Butterworth were honorable mention.
LITTLE RIVER ACADEMY BUMBLEBEES-Coach: Brian Pursche. 2010-11: 13-18/6-8.
NAMES: 6-1 Jr. Kacie Tuerck; 5-7 Jr. Brianna Chudej; 5-9
Sr. Sydney Cosper; 5-10 Sr. Tylor Rambeau; 5-6 Jr. Erica
Pritchard; 5-11 Sr. Sydney Pirtle; 5-3 Sr. Charlecia Gillum;
5-3 Sr. Mikinzie Rodriguez.
GAME: Watch for Academy to contend behind second
team all-district Tuerck and honorable mention tabs Rambeau, Cosper and Pritchard.
LAGO VISTA VIKINGS-Coach: Jason Stoner. 2010-11:
7-18/2-12.
NAMES: Jr. Alex Wolf.
GAME: Wolf barked at the moon on the way to first team
all-district recognition.
ROGERS EAGLES--Coach: Loyd Morgan Jr. (465-289). 201011: 21-10/8-6.
NAMES: 5-10 Sr. Sierra Hunter, 9.9 ppg., 4.6 rpg.; 5-0 Jr. Megan Kennedy; 5-8 Jr. Paige Williams; 5-0 Jr. Lainey Hebert;
5-6 Sr. Adrianna Alexander.
GAME: Rogers had a solid 21-win season but missed the
post-season. Sixth man of the year Hunter shot at a 52 percent clip and will lead a team strong on junior contributors.
CAMERON YOE YOEMEN-Coach: Judy Nunn. 2010-11: 2212/9-5.
NAMES: Sr. Zaire Holt; Sr. Brittany Jones; Sr. Brooke
Brashear; Sr. Wanesia Adams; Sr. Kaitlyn Zarosky.
GAME: Yoe’s first season dropping down from Class 3A
could not have gone any better as the team reached the regional final against Poth. Holt and Jones were second team
all-district and will lead another effort into the playoffs.
LEXINGTON EAGLES-Coach: Ryan Starnes. 2010-11: 2012/7-7.
NAMES: 5-6 Sr. Rachel Clark; 5-0 Jr. MacKenzie Brown; 5-4
Soph. Kristen Boettcher; 5-3 Soph. Christen Schneider; 5-3
Soph. Madison Bexley; 5-6 Soph. Meghann Wrinkle; 5-8 Sr.
Miranda Jones.
GAME: Brown is back following an honorable mention alldistrict campaign for a club crippled by the loss of graduated first team all-district seniors Angel Parks and Deja
Griffin.
FLORENCE BUFFALOES-Coach: Drake Stanczack. 2010-11:
9-20/1-13.
NAMES: 5-5 Sr. Reagen Isbell; 5-6 Jr. Abby Hattaway; 5-6 Jr.
Nikkole Morgan; 5-2 Sr. Samantha Miller; 5-8 Soph. Chelsey
Lansford.
GAME: Florence will have difficulty in this loop and must
replace graduated all-district star Kasey Button.
DISTRICT 28-2A
SCHULENBURG SHORTHORNS-Coach: Tandy Betak. 201011: 26-5/11-1.
NAMES: Sr. Leah Mikesky; Jr. India Connor; Sr. Alyssa Michalke.
GAME: Schulenburg advanced to the regional quarterfinals
against district rival Hempstead. District defensive MVP
Mikesky was named Victoria Advocate all-area second
team while first team all-district Connor was honorable
mention. Michalke was second team all-district.
HEMPSTEAD BOBCATS-Coach: Ricky McCown (100-39).
2010-11: 22-11/8-4.
NAMES: 5-6 Sr. DeAra Glover, 8 ppg., 4 spg.; 5-8 Sr. Alexis
Lang, 10 ppg., 7 rpg.; 6-0 Jr. Kavasiye McDade, 5 ppg., 9
rpg.; 6-0 Sr. Jasmine Brandiburg, 5 ppg., 12 rpg.
GAME: Hempstead advanced to the regional semifinals
against Poth. Size inside, team speed and depth will be
the strengths for this year’s squad. Lang was first team alldistrict while Brandiburg and Glover were on the second
team.
ALTAIR RICE CONSOLIDATED RAIDERS--Coach: Rachel Patton (42-46). 2010-11: 23-5/10-2.
NAMES: 5-2 Sr. Adrianna Ruiz, 7 ppg., 5 apg., 4 spg.; 5-10
Sr. Kaycie Rathburn; 5-3 Sr. Destinea Williams; 5-4 Sr. Lindy
Lantelme; 6-2 Jr. Brittnee Flowers.
GAME: Rice advanced to bi-district against Cameron Yoe
and will call on first team all-district Ruiz to lead another
successful run.
HALLETTSVILLE BRAHMAS--Coach: Donald Shimek. 201011: 18-15/6-6.
NAMES: Sr. Kanesha Moore; Sr. Lauren Jones.
GAME: Hallettsville missed the playoffs after advancing
the previous year. Despite graduating several decorated
seniors, the team does return Victoria Advocate all-area
honorable mention and second team all-district Moore.
EAST BERNARD BRAHMAS-Coach: Ronnie Schmidt.
GAME: East Bernard is going to need to find others to step
up and replace graduated Victoria Advocate all-area honorable mention Christy Acevedo.
WEIMAR WILDCATS-Coach: Doug Johnson.
NAMES: Jr. Lexi Hawthorne; Sr. Jocelyn Perez; Jr. Payton
Wunderlich.
GAME: Haley Mendez, a Victoria Advocate all-area honorable mention pick, has graduated and will need to be replaced.
WALLIS BRAZOS COUGARS-Coach: Shawnya Minter. 201011: 0-12 (district).
NAMES: 5-8 Soph. Kaitlyn Miller; 5-6 Soph. Brandi Harjovsky; 5-7 Jr. Jessica Fernandez; 5-6 Soph. Karina Delgado;
5-9 Sr. Juanita Moore; 5-6 Sr. Tyler Cotton; 5-11 Jr. Hailee
Vincent; 5-10 Sr. Rebecca Toman; 5-8 Sr. Trishunna Kinsey.
GAME: Team graduated all-district performers Bari Minter
and Lauren Webber.
DISTRICT 29-2A
MARION BULLDOGS-Coach: Kollyn McWhinney (163-75).
2010-11: 25-14/11-1.
NAMES: 5-8 Sr. Kyana Fennell; 6-0 Sr. Rachel Farris, 14.2
ppg., 13.5 rpg., 5.4 bpg.; 5-8 Sr. Haley Jupe; 5-2 Soph. Krystal Gonzales; 5-5 Jr. Nicole Baethge; 5-1 Soph. Katie Hartman; 5-5 Jr. Amber Hahn; 5-9 Jr. Madison Langemeier; 5-8
Soph. Meagan Littlefield; 5-6 Jr. Philomena Dehoyos; 5-9 Sr.
Morgan Penshorn.
GAME: Marion advanced to the regional semifinals against
Cameron Yoe. Farris was sensational and was named district MVP and to the all-area team after averaging a strong
double-double. Fennell joined Farris on the first team alldistrict roster while Jupe was on the second team.
LULING EAGLES--Coach: Ashley White. 2010-11: 19-13/102.
NAMES: 5-10 Jr. Carley Glass; Sr. Adriana Morales; Jr. Miranda Sheffield; Jr. Maria Castillo; Soph. Hanna Clark; Sr.
Hallie Randall.
GAME: Luling advanced to the area round against Kingsville
Academy. Glass was voted district offensive player of the
year as a sophomore as well as first team all-district while
Morales was on the second team.
SAN ANTONIO COLE COUGARS-Coach: Tina Guerrero (327165). 2010-11: 14-16/6-6.
NAMES: 5-7 Soph. Bianca Eubanks; 5-9 Sr. Ariel Corral; 5-10
Sr. Perri Sweed; 5-5 Sr. Germaine Herrera; 5-6 Jr. Jasmine
Brinson; 5-5 Sr. Victoria Lewis; 5-6 Jr. Kiara Thompson; 5-4
Sr. Marlene Sloan; 5-9 Sr. Jasmine Boothe; 5-6 Jr. Tia Vardaman; 5-7 Sr. Aida Mojica.
GAME: Cole expects to return to the post-season and has
reason for the optimism with the return of district newcomer of the year Eubanks, first team all-district Corral and
second teamer Sweed.
STOCKDALE BRAHMAS-Coach: Joe Pantalone. 2010-11:
19-10/8-4.
NAMES: Jr. Kat Wehmeyer; Jr. Lashay Castro; Jr. Roxanne
Bischak; Jr. Sarah Holguin; Jr. Makaley Perez; Jr. Jordan
Scheel; Sr. Jewls Templeton.
GAME: Stockdale advanced to bi-district against Karnes
City. Losses of key seniors hit the team, including all-area
Erika Donsbach. Wehmeyer was first team all-district and
will need to continue her improvement along with second
teamer Castro.
NIXON-SMILEY MUSTANGS-Coach: Jessica Jendrzey. 201011: 9-17/3-7.
NAMES: Sr. Jessica Flores; Jr. Hailey Boatright; Soph. Ale-
na Alvarez; Sr. Jazmin Erskine; Jr. Jennifer Flores; Jr. Kelby
Henderson; Sr. Ashlyn Maldonado; Sr. Maria Martinez; Sr.
D’Laine Palacio; Jr. Abigail Scarbrough.
GAME: Nixon-Smiley missed the playoffs after reaching the
regional final the previous year. This team will not sink with
the return of second team all-district Boatright and Jessica
Flores.
UNIVERSAL CITY RANDOLPH RO-HAWKS--Coach: Stacy
Bessire. 2010-11: 4-21/2-10.
NAMES: 5-8 Sr. Courtney Perry; Jr. Tosha Akins; Jr. Tessa
Luna; Jr. Alisha Allen; 5-9 Sr. Micaela Chenaille; Sr. Taylor
Huffman; Soph. Rachel Allison; Sr. Taylor Cummings; Soph.
Victoria Collete.
GAME: Perry is the team’s focal point following a second
team all-district year. This was a young team that graduated only two seniors.
SAN ANTONIO BROOKS ACADEMY OF SCIENCE & ENGINEERING BENGALS—Coach: Michael Johnson. 2010-11:
8-14/2-10.
NAMES: 5-9 Sr. Ariana Strah; 5-4 Sr. Nicole Rodriguez; 5-1
Soph. Felicia Rodriguez; 5-2 Sr. Stephanie Lopez; 5-6 Jr. Marissa Brooks; 5-7 Jr. Stephanie Santivanez; 5-6 Soph. Gabriela Ramirez.
GAME: Brooks Academy suffered at the hands of graduation that took all-district players Amanda Danyish and Adrienne Gonzales.
DISTRICT 30-2A
POTH PIRATES-Coach: Peggy Hosek. 2010-11: 29-6/14-0.
NAMES: 5-8 Sr. Tara Broyles; 6-1 Sr. Jordan Kotara; 5-6 Jr.
Ashley Fuller; Jr. Micah Weaver; 5-10 Sr. Claire Raabe; 5-5
Jr. Kelli Kolodziej; Sr. Avery Acker; Jr. Annika Eckel; Jr. Danielle Felux; Jr. Jennifer Kruse; Soph. Justine Quintanilla.
GAME: Powerful Poth was a repeat guest to the state semifinal round in Austin where the team fell to Winnsboro.
Never bet against this club making the short visit to the
state tournament, with expectations again high this year.
Watch for district co-MVP Fuller to lead the charge in only
her junior season. Kotara was a lockdown performer in being named defensive MVP, while Broyles and Weaver were
first team all-district and Raabe and Kolodziej were on the
second team.
KARNES CITY BADGERS-Coach: Burke Braun. 2010-11: 286/12-2.
NAMES: Jr. Aileen Lundquist; Soph. Kayla Ramirez; Jr. Lani
Pitts; Sr. Sarah Barkley; Sr. Maria Moncada.
GAME: Karnes City advanced to the area round against
Skidmore-Tynan. Good things should happen for this club
behind co-newcomer of the year Ramirez, first team alldistrict Lundquist and second teamer Pitts.
GEORGE WEST LONGHORNS-Coach: Letha B. Thompson.
2010-11: 24-5/11-1.
NAMES: 5-10 Soph. Kaylee Brysch, 8.4 ppg., 10 rpg., 1 apg.,
4 spg.; 5-10 Soph. Marley Snider, 5.5 ppg., 4.8 rpg., 2.1 spg.;
5-3 Jr. Amber Villafranca, 1 ppg., 1.2 rpg., 1 spg.
GAME: George West advanced to bi-district against Luling.
This is a young team that must replace five graduated seniors. Brysch and Snider were named first team all-district
as sophomores.
JOURDANTON INDIANS-Coach: Doug Lum. 2010-11: 1018/6-8.
NAMES: 5-3 Sr. Ariana Foster; 5-2 Sr. Lauren Bowers; Soph.
Cassandra Reyes; 5-7 Sr. Tori Bautista; 5-9 Sr. Jamie Cooper;
Soph. Kyanna Floyd; 5-3 Sr. Kaitlin Ramos; 5-11 Sr. J.T. Stacy.
GAME: Jourdanton missed the playoffs after having gone
the season before. This team will be right back in the hunt
behind co-newcomer of the year Reyes and second team
all-district Foster.
COTULLA COWBOYS-Coach: Randy Ramirez. 2010-11: 1611/6-8.
NAMES: Sr. Lori Jenkins; Sr. Josie Cortez; Soph. Xciana Cruz;
Soph. Abreana DeLaGarza; Jr. Elizah Flores; Jr. Lexi Perez.
GAME: Jenkins was first team all-district for the second
consecutive season while Cortez was honored on the second team.
THREE RIVERS BULLDOGS-Coach: Mary Pawlik. 2010-11:
7-17/4-10.
NAMES: Sr. Harli Benham; Sr. Megan Cruz; Soph. Haleigh
Garcia; Sr. Ashley Gutierrez; Jr. Taylor La Rose; Jr. Lacey McNeill; Sr. Darcy Orsak; Jr. Kaitlyn Roberts.
GAME: Benham earned a first team all-district nod, the second consecutive year she has made an all-district list. Cruz
added second team recognition.
DILLEY WOLVES-Coach: Larry Lumbreras. 2010-11: 1416/5-9.
NAMES: Jr. Mikayla Martinez; Soph. Alex Garcia; Sr. Alyssabel Garcia; Jr. Jackie Garcia; Soph. Shawna Lopez; Soph.
Bianka Ramirez; Soph. Koral Riggs; Jr. Alexis Ruiz; Sr. Crystal
Zepeda.
GAME: Martinez was a first team all-district selection and
the leader of the team.
NATALIA MUSTANGS-Coach: Candace Burleson. 2010-11:
4-22/1-13.
NAMES: Sr. Elysa Ruiz; Sr. Adriana Padilla; Sr. Alyssa Zapata.
GAME: Ruiz had a second team all-district season for Natalia.
DISTRICT 31-2A
SKIDMORE-TYNAN BOBCATS-Coach: Joseph L. Grimes III.
2010-11: 26-6/14-0.
NAMES: 5-5 Sr. D’Anne Wilder; 5-6 Sr. Brittany Garza; 5-9
Jr. Amber Hughlett; 5-6 Sr. Samantha Minter; 5-8 Sr. Kathy
Acosta.
GAME: Skidmore-Tynan advanced to the regional quarterfinals against Marion. Look for this team to again have
plenty of firepower, capped by first team all-district Garza
and Wilder and second teamers Minter and Hughlett.
FREER BUCKAROOS-Coach: Martina Carrillo. 2010-11: 8-6
(district).
NAMES: Sr. Celeste Laredo; Sr. Echo Flores. GAME: Offensive MVP Laredo is back to try and lift Freer
into the post-season. Did someone hear an Echo? Oh, that
was the sound of Flores announced as a first team all-district performer.
BISHOP BADGERS-Coach: Sherry Wilson. 2010-11: 1813/11-3.
NAMES: 5-5 Jr. Bianca Silva; 5-6 Jr. Santarina Rivera; 5-4 Sr.
Coralie Saenz; 5-5 Jr. Bianca Reyna; 5-10 Jr. Tessa Miller; 5-8
Sr. Briana Reyna; 5-7 Soph. Sabrina Rivera; 5-9 Jr. Victoria
Ramirez.
GAME: Bishop advanced to the area round against Poth.
Team will need to replace graduated district MVP Kasey
Cavazos, but fortunately can turn to first team all-district
Rivera and second teamers Silva and Saenz.
SAN DIEGO VAQUEROS-Coach: Rupert Canales Jr. 2010-11:
22-10/9-5.
NAMES: 5-8 Jr. Sirena Martinez; 5-6 Jr. Liana Laso; 5-8 Jr.
Ashley Saenz; 5-9 Sr. Valerie Solis; 5-6 Jr. Lyana Ramirez; 5-9
Sr. Pate Guerra.
GAME: San Diego advanced to the area round against Marion. Martinez and Laso picked up second team all-district
recognition.
TAFT GREYHOUNDS-Coach: Phillip Sims. 2010-11: 7-25/3-11.
NAMES: 5-10 Soph. Caitlynn Guajardo; 5-3 Jr. Monika
Flores; 5-8 Jr. Erin Guzman; 5-6 Sr. Kim Buendia; 5-4 Jr.
Sarah Trevino; 5-3 Jr. Alex Galindo; 5-6 Sr. Annalisa Trevino.
GAME: Taft is looking for great things in the year ahead
from newcomer of the year Guajardo.
ODEM OWLS-Coach: Tony Ferguson. 2010-11: 9-17/3-11.
NAMES: Sr. Janissa Perez.
GAME: Odem finished in the lower rung of district action
and has hopes for improvement.
REFUGIO BOBCATS-Coach: David Hemphill. 2010-11: 1810/8-6.
NAMES: 5-6 Sr. Megan Shaw.
GAME: Refugio was punched with massive graduation
losses.
BANQUETE BULLDOGS-Coach: Adriana Gutierrez. 2010-11:
0-29/0-12.
NAMES: 5-4 Sr. Desiree Ocanas; 5-4 Jr. Bianca Buitron; 5-6
Soph. Stephanie Baltierra; 5-6 Soph. Ayana Gomez; 5-6
Soph. Lavada Monse.
GAME: Banquete had a rough year but it was a year of
learning and bringing out new talent within themselves.
Team struggled because it had no offense but throughout
the season all of Coach Gutierrez’s players realized they
had to shoot and make it. Defense is fairly quick and with
this coming back and offensive improvements, team will be
back with a purpose. Banquete has heart and teamwork
and these are two ingredients that a team needs to succeed.
DISTRICT 32-2A
KINGVILLE SANTA GERTRUDIS ACACEMY PRIDE--Coach:
Martin A. Gonzalez. 2010-11: 26-10/12-0.
NAMES: 5-9 Sr. Kacee Ritter, 11 ppg., 14 rpg.; 5-4 Jr. Carla
Noel, 12 ppg., 4 apg., 5 spg.; 5-5 Soph. Priscilla Carrillo, 7
ppg., 2 spg.
GAME: Gertrudis Academy advanced to the regional quarterfinals against Poth. Team lost six seniors and only returns three players, although all of them are starters. This
will be a team as good as the supporting cast to the starters. There are a couple of players coming from the JV who
could make a big impact. Noel was co-defensive MVP while
Ritter was first team all-district.
EDINBURG IDEA QUEST COLLEGE PREP TRAILBLAZERS—
Coach: Hasem Bradley. 2010-11: 21-10/9-5.
NAMES: Daniela Azubell.
GAME: Azubell had a strong first season and was rewarded
as newcomer of the year for a team that should be in the
thick of the playoff mix this year.
FALFURRIAS FIGHTING JERSEYS-Coach: Gus Esquivel.
2010-11: 7-22/2-14.
NAMES: 5-2 Sr. Jenna Trevino, 5.8 ppg., 2.1 rpg.; 5-0 Sr.
Patty Galindo, 3.4 ppg., 2.9 rpg.; 5-0 Jr. Jennar Munoz, 3.7
ppg., 3.8 rpg.; 5-6 Sr. Samantha Patroslij, 4.1 ppg., 4 rpg.;
5-3 Sr. Andrea Ramos, 1.1 ppg., 2.1 rpg.
GAME: Falfurrias was a young team last year with a new
system and coach. Team picked up a lot of experience over
the season and should make a run for the playoffs. There
is a strong returning senior class that will lead in building a
winning tradition. Trevino was first team all-district while
Galindo, Patroslij, Ramos and Munoz were all honorable
mention.
HEBBRONVILLE LONGHORNS-Coach: Rick Gonzalez. 201011: 19-9.
NAMES: Jr. Dani Gonzalez.
GAME: Hebbronville advanced to bi-district against San
Diego. Gonzalez was co-defensive MVP but the team will
need to replace her sister, Dally, who graduated after a district MVP season.
SANTA ROSA WARRIORS-Coach: Amos Salas. 2010-11: 1715/9-5.
NAMES: 5-5 Jr. Gabriela Garza; 5-3 Gabriela Badillo; 5-5
Jr. Marissa Saldivar; 5-5 Sr. Karina Saldivar; 5-5 Sr. Raven
Flores; 5-7 Sr. Bianco Fox; 5-7 Jr. Hilda Gaytan; 5-7 Jr. Tyisha
Cipriano.
GAME: Santa Rosa advanced to bi-district against Bishop.
Team needs to replace graduated district offensive MVP
Diamond Caballero, one of only two seniors to graduate
off the roster.
PREMONT COWBOYS-Coach: Marili Santos. 2010-11:
7-14/5-8.
GAME: Premont will look to replace graduated first team
all-district talent Cristol Munoz.
RIVIERA KAUFER SEAHAWKS-Coach: Derek Yeary. 201011: 7-10/5-7.
NAMES: Sr. Alyssa Alarcon.
GAME: Kaufer gave a spirited effort last year and came up
just short for a playoff bid.
BROWNSVILLE IDEA FRONTIER COLLEGE PREP CHARGERS—Coach: Sarah De La Rosa.
GAME: Frontier did not get off to the same great start as
IDEA Quest but will look to improve this year.
STATE TOP 10
CLASS 1A-I GIRLS
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Smyer—Look for an expected encore for the defending state champion.
Ben Wheeler Martin’s Mill—Here’s another club that always has its fingerprints on the state basketball tournament.
Muenster—State semifinalist lost district MVP Taylor Klement but everyone else is back … and talented.
Sudan—There is a new coaching staff, but otherwise the same talent and depth for this regional finalist.
Panhandle—Pantherettes return 8 of their top 11 players from a regional semifinalist.
Goldthwaite—The Lady Eagles are poised for a fifth consecutive trip to the regional tournament … and possibly more.
Snook—District MVP Shakera Barnes is back for a regional finalist that lost only one senior.
Zavalla—A 30-win season was capped by a run to the regional semifinals and plenty of talent is back.
Mason—An incredibly stingy defense and all-stater Margaret Lemke may be enough to propel the Cowgirls to Austin.
Avery—A regional quarterfinalist is stacked with 9 of the top 10 players back on the varsity.
CLASS 1A DIVISION I
DISTRICT 1-A-I
CANADIAN WILDCATS-Coach: Kevin Richardson. 2010-11:
27-3/10-0.
NAMES: Sr. Autumn Chidester; Sr. Mae Johnson; Sr. Annie
Alexander.
GAME: Canadian advanced to the area round against
Wheeler to cap an outstanding season. This program will
only continue to succeed thanks largely to the return of
district MVP Chidester along with first team all-district performers Johnson and Alexander.
GRUVER GREYHOUNDS--Coach: Rod Been. 2010-11: 288/8-2.
NAMES: 5-7 Sr. Madison McLain; 5-8 Sr. Kaysha Bass; 5-7 Sr.
Shelley Gibson; 6-0 Sr. Ali Tyler; 5-0 Sr. Ashlynn Miner; 5-6
Sr. Daniela Luciano.
GAME: Gruver advanced to the regional quarterfinals
against Panhandle. McLain was district co-MVP and will
lead another playoff run with help from defensive player of
the year Gibson and all-district Bass and Luciano.
STINNETT WEST TEXAS COMANCHES--Coach: Danny Anderson (165-148). 2010-11: 14-21/4-6.
NAMES: 5-4 Sr. Abby Summere; 5-6 Sr. Jessica Burns; 5-8
Jr. Cheyenne Tull; 5-9 Sr. Britany Farmer; 5-7 Sr. Sarah Kelly.
GAME: West Texas must find a way to replace graduated
all-district star Maci Forrest after a season that saw a tough
third place playoff tiebreaker loss to Sunray.
STRATFORD ELKS-Coach: Gerry Foos. 2010-11: 14-16/4-6.
NAMES: 5-7 Sr. Perla Reta; 5-8 Sr. Kammi Birdsong.
GAME: Stratford graduated all-district performers Jessica
Ibarra and Ragan Foos.
SUNRAY BOBCATS--Coach: Tony Dodson. 2010-11: 16-
18/4-6.
NAMES: Sr. Kaley Green; Sr. Nicole Taylor; Sr. Kelsey Taylor;
Sr. Angela Vasquez; Sr. Hannah McGaughy; Sr. Desiray Robinett; Sr. Sarah Pipkin.
GAME: Sunray advanced to bi-district against Vega but
must replace graduated all-district performer Ruby Ortega.
BOOKER KIOWAS-Coach: Kiley Pinckard. 2010-11: 1-19/0-10.
NAMES: Jr. Shaniah Fronk; 5-4 Sr. Kelsi Lile; 5-5 Sr. Tyenne
Mercer.
GAME: Booker missed the playoffs after going the previous
year. Fronk is back after a first team all-district season to
lead the team.
DISTRICT 2-A-I
PANHANDLE PANTHERS-Coach: Kurt Richardson (119-52).
2010-11: 29-7/8-0.
2A
NAMES: 5-6 Sr. Baylee Baker, 7 ppg., 4 rpg., 2 apg., 4 spg.;
5-8 Sr. Kori Smith, 7 ppg., 4 rpg., 2 apg., 2 spg.; 5-2 Jr. Tess
Rusk, 5 ppg., 3 rpg., 3 apg., 3 spg.; 5-8 Sr. Kalli Looten, 7
ppg., 4 rpg., 4 apg., 2 spg.; 5-8 Sr. Addie Ewing, 9 ppg., 3
rpg., 2 apg., 3 spg.
GAME: Panhandle advanced to the regional semifinals
against Smyer. Pantherettes return eight of their top 11
players. If the team can establish an inside presence and
improve its shooting consistency, then they have a chance
to be pretty good again.
VEGA LONGHORNS-Coach: Ritchie Tarbet. 2010-11: 2213/6-2.
NAMES: 5-9 Sr. Cailey Crist; 5-8 Jr. Joni Wagner; 5-8 Sr. Brittany Hargrove; 5-10 Soph. Nicole Rohrbach; 5-6 Jr. Jordan
Noland; 5-8 Soph. Kelli Perkins; 5-8 Soph. Macey Hatfield;
Jr. Katelynn Brorman; Jr. Kadie Spinhime.
GAME: Vega advanced to the area round against Wellington and should again be in good shape as only four seniors
graduated.
WHITE DEER BUCKS--Coach: Mark Montgomery (8-15).
2010-11: 8-15/2-6.
NAMES: 5-2 Sr. Jeni Mynear; 5-6 Sr. Laura Kirkland; 5-9 Sr.
Jaycee Smith; 5-2 Jr. Soni Armstrong; 5-6 Jr. Brynn Brown.
GAME: White Deer started four sophomores and one junior last season so the playing time for the underclassmen
should pay off for the team this year.
CLAUDE MUSTANGS--Coach: Stephanie Behrens. 2010-11:
23-12/4-4.
GAME: Claude advanced to bi-district against Gruver and
will again be amongst the contenders in this league.
AMARILLO BOYS RANCH ROUGHRIDERS-Coach: Kerry
Moss. 2010-11: 3-23/0-8.
NAMES: 5-6 Sr. Kylie Jones; 5-5 Sr. Jennifer Kortz.
GAME: Boys Ranch endured a second consecutive winless
district campaign.
berry; Sr. Morgan Lee; Sr. Destani Perez.
GAME: New Deal advanced to the area
round against Gruver but must replace
graduated district MVP Kaleigh Andrews. Expect the talent to surface and
keep this team at the top with defensive
player of the year Smalley, co-newcomer
of the year Hockenberry and first team
Nakisha Nation
Wellington
all-district performers Lee and Perez.
LOCKNEY LONGHORNS--Coach: Lisa
Schumacher. 2010-11: 13-19/6-2.
NAMES: Sr. Syann Foster; Sr. Quinn Jackson.
GAME: Lockney advanced to bi-district against Wheeler
and will again be a factor in the title chase behind offensive
player of the year Foster and first team all-district Jackson.
RALLS JACKRABBITS—Coach: Rebekah Hutton. 2010-11:
15-17/3-5.
NAMES: Sr. Desiray Sanchez; Sr. Desarae Diaz.
GAME: No matter how you spell Desiray or Desarae, Sanchez and Diaz were both first team all-district talents for
Ralls, which advanced to bi-district against Quanah.
CROSBYTON CHIEFETTES--Coach: Trent Van Meter. 201011: 4-14/2-6.
NAMES: 5-0 Sr. Meghan Bass; Sr. Christina Cuellar.
GAME: Crosbyton should be able to experience some more
success behind a pair of first team all-district dandies in
Cuellar and Bass.
HALE CENTER OWLS-Coach: Linda Pshigoda. 2010-11: 1018/2-6.
NAMES: Sr. Chelsie Herrera; Jr. Ashley Bendele.
GAME: Hale Center improved from going winless in district
the previous year and welcomes back first team all-district
stars Herrera and Bendele.
DISTRICT 3-A-I
SUDAN HORNETTES--Coach: Lisa Logan. 2010-11: 28-8/8-0.
NAMES: 5-10 Sr. Danielle Logan, 24.6 ppg., 9.8 rpg., 3.2
apg.; 5-10 Sr. Bailee Black, 13.6 ppg. Soph. Dusti Martin;
Jr. Gabbie Guerrero; 6-0 Jr. Jade Goen; 5-7 Sr. Victoria Williams; 5-6 Sr. Ashlee Koontz; 6-2 Sr. Janelle Vanderlei; 5-6 Jr.
Keela Chester; 5-7 Sr. Kylee Schultz.
GAME: Sudan advanced to the regional final against Smyer
for the second consecutive year and graduated only two
seniors. A new coaching staff greets a wealth of talent led
by the dynamic Logan, a first team all-South Plains and
district MVP pick. Help comes from second team all-South
Plains and first team all-district performer Black. Jade was
Goen places after also picking up first team all-district
recognition along with teammate Williams. Koontz and
Vanderlei were on the honorable mention team for this
perennial power.
OLTON FILLIES--Coach: Jacob Conner (45-48). 2010-11: 1814/4-4.
NAMES: 5-11 Sr. Brooke Goen, 8.2 ppg., 7.4 rpg., 1.3 spg.;
5-7 Jr. Gabbie Guerrero, 13.1 ppg., 4.1 rpg., 2.4 apg., 3.8
spg.; 6-0 Sr. Kayti Smith, 9.7 ppg., 6.6 rpg., 2.2 bpg.; 5-6
Soph. Dusti Martin, 6.3 ppg., 2.6 rpg., 1.3 apg., 1.8 spg.; 5-8
Soph. Breanna Goen, 3.3 ppg., 4.1 rpg., 2.1 spg.
GAME: Olton advanced to the regional quarterfinals
against district rival Sudan. Fillies return all five starters
and eight lettermen (basically the same team) and are
expecting to improve on last year’s finish. It will be tough
as the team will have to get through Sudan or Smyer to
make the regional tournament. Team returns a lot of experienced, confident and excited players working hard to get
to the next level. Guerrero was co-offensive player of the
year while Martin was co-newcomer of the year. Smith and
Brooke and Breanna Goen were first team all-district for a
team that packs lots of power.
FARWELL STEERS--Coach: Miles Watters. 2010-11: 1217/3-5.
NAMES: Sr. Kristin Langford; Sr. Keila Jennings; Jr. Caitlyn
Stancel.
GAME: Farwell missed the post-season after reaching the
regional quarterfinals the previous year. Expect this team
to be back in the playoff chase with the return of first team
all-district stars Langford and Jennings and second teamer
Stancel.
SPRINGLAKE-EARTH WOLVERINES--Coach: Jeri Goodman.
2010-11: 21-10/5-3.
NAMES: Sr. Ariel Munoz; Jr. Reagan Miller.
GAME: Springlake-Earth advanced to bi-district against
Tahoka for the third consecutive season. Munoz was an
all-district talent while Miller was on the honorable mention roster for a team that is ready for a new post-season
CLARENDON BRONCOS--Coach: Molly Buker-Weatherred.
2010-11: 9-20/3-6.
NAMES: 5-6 Jr. Jentry Shadle; 5-6 Jr. Lydia Howard; 5-7 Sr.
Trevela Dronzek; McKayla Cartwright.
GAME: Clarendon fell in a third place tiebreaker game to
Wheeler but should be prepped for another playoff run.
Watch for co-newcomer of the year Cartwright along with
first team all-district Shadle to lead the way.
WELLINGTON SKYROCKETS--Coach: Dane Richardson.
2010-11: 24-7/7-1.
NAMES: 5-7 Sr. Nakisha Nation, 12 ppg., 4 rpg., 3 apg., 2
spg.; 5-8 Jr. Harley Warrick; 5-6 Soph. Ashley Souder; 5-6
Soph. Mikala Klink; 5-6 Soph. Taylor Lindsey.
GAME: Wellington advanced to the regional quarterfinals
against district rival Wheeler. Lady Rockets will be lacking
height but will be more mature. Team loses three starters
including district MVP Amber Thornberry but will return
six lettermen with experience. Nation made the TABC allregion team and the club had a strong off-season. Staying
out of foul trouble will be important.
QUANAH INDIANS--Coach: Jan Forrest. 2010-11: 19-10/6-2.
NAMES: 5-11 Jr. Taylor Newsom; 5-10 Jr. MacKenzie Andrews; 5-10 Jr. Rashon-trel Carter; 5-7 Jr. Jamie Woods;
5-9 Jr. Jodi Finnerty; 5-9 Jr. Candyce Heard; 5-11 Jr. Makila
Silvey.
GAME: Quanah advanced to the area round against Panhandle with a team dominated by sophomores. Newsome
was rewarded with a first team all-district berth.
MEMPHIS CYCLONES--Coach: Bill Alexander (33-42). 201011: 8-17/1-7.
NAMES: 5-7 Jr. Callie Malloy; 5-6 Jr. Kendell Byars; 5-3 Sr.
DeNisha Henderson; 5-6 Jr. Mariena Glover.
GAME: This is a team that should make the playoffs after
missing out last year on post-season action. Malloy was the
district co-newcomer of the year.
WHEELER MUSTANGS-Coach: Mike Bailey. 2010-11: 2013/4-5.
NAMES: 5-4 Sr. Gaby Menefield, 5 ppg.; 5-9 Sr. Paige Jones,
6.2 ppg.
GAME: Wheeler advanced to the regional semifinals
against Sudan. This is a young team that will get stronger
as the season progresses.
DISTRICT 4-A-I
NEW DEAL LIONS--Coach: Lucresia Shropshire. 2010-11:
14-16/7-1.
NAMES: Sr. Katherine Smalley; Soph. McKenzie Hocken-
DISTRICT 5-A-I
opponent.
BOVINA MUSTANGS--Coach: Royce Winnett. 2010-11:
2-22/0-8.
NAMES: Soph. Samantha Villarreal; Sr. Padyn Hughes.
GAME: Villarreal was superb in being named district conewcomer of the year, but Bovina endured a second consecutive winless district season.
DISTRICT 6-A-I
SMYER BOBCATS-Coach: Leland Bearden. 2010-11: 352/10-0.
NAMES: 6-0 Sr. Haley Fowler, 25.6 ppg., 10.3 rpg.; 5-7 Sr.
Marissa Garcia; 5-3 Sr. Nikki Gholson, 3.8 apg.; 5-9 Jr. Jordan Locke; 6-2 Jr. Kennedy Farr, 13.5 ppg., 5.5 rpg.; 5-3 Sr.
Landrie Burnam.
GAME: Smyer enjoyed winning state so much in 2009-10
that the team decided to duplicate its act, which it did
in a title game decision over Ben Wheeler Martin’s Mill.
Quite simply, Haley Fowler is the reason Smyer is favored
to three-peat. The district MVP and all-South Plains player
of the year put up some astronomical numbers last year
in averaging a double-double and has plenty of help from
teammates. Farr excelled all year and was named all-South
Plains first team and district defensive MVP. Gholson and
Locke were first team all-district while Garcia was on the
all-defensive team.
SUNDOWN ROUGHNECKS-Coach: Brian Legan. 2010-11:
21-9/7-3.
NAMES: Jr. Lauren Marek; 5-9 Sr. Anitria Flowers, 10.4 ppg.;
Soph. Emily Marek; Sr. Authumn Edwards, 9 ppg.; Jr. Lynsey
Lyon.
GAME: Sundown advanced to bi-district against Olton and
should be even better this year. Why? Start with co-offensive MVP Flowers and go to newcomer of the year Emily
Marek. Other top players include first team all-district Edwards and Lyon and second teamer Lauren Marek.
TAHOKA BULLDOGS-Coach: Anthony Catherall (18-15).
2010-11: 23-10/7-3.
NAMES: 5-8 Sr. Brittney Liggins, 14 ppg., 7 rpg., 2 apg.; 5-8
Sr. Stormee Martin, 6.5 ppg., 3 rpg., 1.5 apg.; 6-1 Sr. Gretchen Henley, 4 ppg., 5 rpg.
GAME: Tahoka advanced to the regional quarterfinals
against Smyer. Lady Bulldogs should play great defense and
rebound the ball well. If the team can do these things, they
will have a great year. There are three proven returning
players and the team will look to develop some experience
in the younger players. Liggins was first team all-South
Plains and first team all-district, where she was joined by
Martin.
PLAINS COWBOYS--Coach: Randy Henderson (219-77).
2010-11: 20-10/4-6.
NAMES: 5-9 Sr. Adriana Corrales, 11.8 ppg., 8.7 rpg., 4 spg.;
5-4 Jr. Marina Corrales, 11.8 ppg., 2.2 apg., 3.1 spg.; 5-6 Jr.
Haley Welch, 7 ppg., 3.8 apg., 2.8 spg.
GAME: Plains will once again be competitive in a very
tough 1A district. First team all-district Adriana Corrales
will provide senior leadership and rebounding strength.
Welch and Marina Corrales will be counted on for ball handling and outside shooting.
MORTON INDIANS--Coach: Maurice Harvey. 2010-11: 1612/2-8.
NAMES: Jr. Autumn Harvey; Sr. Ouyki Perez.
GAME: Last year’s team enjoyed non-district action to the
tune of a 14-4 mark, but district was brutal. It could be
again.
SEAGRAVES EAGLES--Coach: Renda Williams. 2010-11:
5-21/0-10.
GAME: Two-time all-district performer Candace Hall graduated and will need to be replaced.
DISTRICT 7-A-I
MERTZON IRION COUNTY HORNETS-Coach: Billy Whyburn. 2010-11: 22-6/7-1.
GAME: Irion County advanced to the area round against
Olton but must replace the talented Sierra Honea.
BIG LAKE REAGAN COUNTY OWLS-Coach: Kyle Brown
(112-48). 2010-11: 23-10/5-3.
NAMES: 6-0 Sr. Johnna Pullig; 5-0 Soph. Cynthia Saucedo;
5-7 Jr. Itzayana Ramirez; 5-8 Sr. Brooke Ham.
GAME: Reagan County advanced to the area round against
Smyer. This team should remain a power in this classification despite graduating six talented seniors.
ELDORADO EAGLES--Coach: Benny Lockhart. 2010-11: 2010.
1A-I
NAMES: 5-4 Sr. Brianah Creek.
GAME: Eldorado advanced to the area round against Sudan.
MCCAMEY BADGERS--Coach: Jerry Carreon. 2010-11: 2-6
(district).
NAMES: Jr. Shelbi Adams.
GAME: McCamey missed the playoffs after advancing the
previous year.
IRAAN BRAVES-Coach: Brad Jones. 2010-11: 9-18/1-7.
NAMES: Sr. Stephanie Sutton.
GAME: Iraan looks to pull itself up following a difficult district season last year.
DISTRICT 8-A-I
VAN HORN EAGLES--Coach: Anna Luna. 2010-11: 16-10/8-0.
NAMES: 5-7 Sr. Sabrina Gonzalez; 5-7 Sr. Janice Martinez;
5-6 Sr. Diana Padilla; 5-6 Sr. Brizelda Urias; 5-10 Sr. Macyn
Morriss; 5-2 Soph. Leslie Gonzales; 5-4 Sr. Shannon Davis;
5-3 Jr. Kimberly Ramirez.
GAME: Van Horn advanced to the area round against Tahoka. This is a deep team that graduated four senior captains.
MARFA SHORTHORNS--Coach: Steven Hayes. 2010-11: 1412/3-5.
NAMES: Soph. Daycia O’Donnell; Soph. Monique Martuez;
Jr. Darian Shepard; Jr. Joslyn Lujan; Soph. Yasmine Guevara; Jr. Jenna Conners; Soph. Isabel Jacquez; Soph. Amy
Hernandez.
GAME: Marfa advanced to bi-district against Eldorado and
should be even better as only one senior graduated from a
roster that fielded five freshmen.
FORT HANCOCK MUSTANGS-Coach: Frank Saldana. 201011: 7-12/4-4.
NAMES: Jr. Alejandra Carrillo.
GAME: Fort Hancock advanced to bi-district against Big
Lake Reagan County.
EL PASO HARMONY SCIENCE ACADEMY—Coach: Ruben
Castillo. 2010-11: 1-7 (district).
GAME: Harmony Science’s tune was B Flat in a cellar-dwelling season.
DISTRICT 9-A-I
and will be the leader for Rotan.
HAMLIN PIED PIPERS-Coach: Kristy Jo Sullivan. 2010-11:
27-5/10-0.
NAMES: Jr. Emily Van Cleave; 5-9 Sr. Chelsea Rodgers, 17
ppg., 4.3 rpg., 2.5 apg., 3.1 spg.
GAME: Hamlin advanced to the regional semifinals against
Muenster, the deepest playoff run for the school since the
Kennedy administration. It could be even better this year.
Rodgers was Reporter-News first team for Class A and
her awards have improved from freshman of the year to
second team all-district to this honor, which also includes
district MVP. Van Cleave added first team all-district recognition.
STAMFORD BULLDOGS--Coach: Bobby Busby. 2010-11: 2012/8-2.
NAMES: 5-8 Sr. Maci Miles, 17 ppg., 6 rpg.
GAME: Stamford advanced to bi-district against Windthorst. The Lady Bulldogs reached the playoffs for the first
time in five years and won 20 games for the first time in
25 seasons. Miles was the district offensive MVP and also
voted second team Reporter-News Super Team.
MUNDAY MOGULS-Coach: Curtis Smith. 2010-11: 12-16/4-6.
NAMES: Tatum Bufkin.
GAME: Bufkin was tabbed newcomer of the year in the
Reporter-News Class 1A listing.
HASKELL MAIDENS-Coach: David Middleton (883-447).
2010-11: 14-17/5-5.
NAMES: 5-10 Jr. Carson Hadaway; 5-6 Jr. Maci Colley.
GAME: Haskell advanced to bi-district against Seymour and
should again be a league threat.
ROSCOE PLOWGIRLS-Coach: Rocky Ford (282-154). 201011: 8-20/2-8.
NAMES: 5-11 Sr. Sara Kingston; 5-6 Sr. Lynnsi Moses; 5-6 Sr.
Katie McIntire; 5-5 Sr. Jacinda Morales.
GAME: Roscoe’s Plowgirls welcome back some solid senior
leadership to build on.
ROTAN YELLOWHAMMERS-Coach: J.L. Loftiss. 2010-11:
7-19/1-9.
NAMES: 5-10 Jr. Bridget Williams; 5-6 Soph. Megan Adler;
5-7 Jr. Jessica Price; 5-8 Jr. Micaela Garner; 5-5 Jr. Emily
Pruitt; 5-7 Soph. Brittnay Williams; 5-6 Jr. Abrah Martinez.
GAME: Bridget Williams was voted first team all-district
DISTRICT 10-A-I
SEYMOUR PANTHERS-Coach: Courtney Woodward (14062). 2010-11: 23-4/9-1.
NAMES: Sr. Tatiana Martinez; Jr. Rachel Peters; Jr. Macey
Siegert; Sr. Darian Snyder; Sr. Amy Hollar; Sr. Lindsey
Browning; Sr. Carol Swindell.
GAME: Seymour advanced to the regional quarterfinals
against Hamlin but must replace graduated Red River talent Tayler Barrington. Look for this team to still be a major player in the league behind co-newcomer of the year
Martinez, first team all-district Peters and Siegert, second
teamer Snyder and honorable mention tabs Hollar, Browning and Swindell.
WINDTHORST TROJANS-Coach: Heather Stark. 2010-11:
18-8/6-4.
NAMES: Sr. Leslie Schroeder; Sr. Lexi Koetter; Sr. Lynsey
Neeb; Sr. Paige Dillon; Sr. Lindsey Long; Sr. Megan Pennartz.
GAME: Windthorst advanced to the area round against
Goldthwaite. Schroeder was named first team all-district
and second team Red River 22 and in a playoff win over
Stamford went for 27 points and 23 boards. Dillon captured
the district sixth man of the year award while Koetter was
another first team pick. Long added second team honors
and Neeb and Pennartz were honorable mention.
PETROLIA PIRATES-Coach: Gordon Williams. 2010-11: 266/9-1.
NAMES: Jr. Danica Bustos; Jr. Allie Ablia.
GAME: Petrolia advanced to the regional quarterfinals
against Goldthwaite one year after going winless in district.
All Red River performer Samantha Nason has graduated
and will need to be replaced. Look for second team alldistrict picks Bustos and Ablia to assume greater roles in
their junior years.
ARCHER CITY WILDCATS--Coach: Jeff Pirkle. 2010-11:
8-15/4-6.
NAMES: Sr. Jessica Geis; Jr. Jordan Rux; Jr. Brynn Burton; Jr.
Rachel Ashton; Sr. Marianne Easter; Soph. AJ Harris; Soph.
Lexi Caldwell; Jr. Brittney Griffith; Jr. Hannah Sanders; Jr.
Natalie Knobloch.
GAME: Archer City failed to reach the post-season after going the previous year but graduated only one senior from
the roster. Team will put many of its eggs in first team alldistrict Easter’s basket while Sanders is a solid second team
pick. Ashton and Griffith added honorable mention honors.
ELECTRA TIGERS-Coach: Rhonda Swenson. 2010-11:
8-17/3-7.
NAMES: Sr. Krysten Branch; Jr. Allison Hatfield; Soph. Olivia
Cooper; Jr. Laci Perez; Sr. Stacie McLaughlin; Sr.Courtney
Priselac; Jr. Taylor Segler; Jr. Raven Breedlove.
GAME: Electra is building a very solid nucleus with which
to compete. Watch for co-newcomer of the year Cooper to
lead along with first team all-district Perez and honorable
mention McLaughlin.
OLNEY CUBS-Coach: Jerry White. 2010-11: 0-10 (district).
NAMES: Jr. Claire Craig.
GAME: Olney missed the playoffs after reaching the previous year and must replace graduated all-district performer
Malia Turner. Look for honorable mention all-district Craig
to be the go-to player.
DISTRICT 11-A-I
SANTO WILDCATS-Coach: Tony Raffaele (388-221). 201011: 25-7/8-2.
NAMES: 5-10 Jr. Sarah Van Remmen, 12.1 ppg., 9.1 rpg., 2.1
spg.; 5-6 Soph. Payton Billue, 8.9 ppg., 2.5 spg.; 5-5 Soph.
Breeana Raffaele, 6.8 ppg., 2.6 apg., 1.9 spg.; 5-7 Sr. Brooke
Rice, 6.1 ppg., 6.1 rpg., 1.8 spg.
GAME: Santo advanced to the area round against Petrolia. Team will have experience and a desire to go deeper in
the playoffs next year. Teammates Raffaele and Billue were
district co-newcomers of the year while Van Remmen was
first team all-district. Rice chipped in honorable mention
recognition.
CROSS PLAINS BUFFALOES-Coach: Jeff Blackburn. 2010-11:
19-11/4-6.
NAMES: Soph. Texas Sanders; 5-6 Sr. Lauren Goode, 13.8
ppg., 6.1 rpg., 3.4 spg.; Jr. Cheyenne Cowan.
GAME: Goode received second team Reporter-News Class
1A honors and was named district offensive player of the
year. Cowan chipped in with second team all-district accolades.
ALBANY LIONS-Coach: Paul Johnston (326-182). 2010-11:
25-7/10-0.
NAMES: Soph. Kami Norton; Sr. Hailey Presley.
GAME: Albany advanced to the area round against Seymour and has a nice blend of youth and experience. Team
graduated district MVP Hailey Owen but will return first
team all-district Presley and second teamer Norton.
DE LEON BEARCATS--Coach: Mykia Anderson. 2010-11:
20-8/5-5.
NAMES: 5-10 Sr. Micah Cisneroz, 15 ppg.; 5-8 Sr. Desire’
Spurlen; Jr. Erin Sparger.
GAME: De Leon advanced to bi-district against Winters.
Cisneroz was first team all-district and first team ReporterNews Class 1A and will need to carry the team after a heavy
dose of graduation.
EULA PIRATES-Coach: Will Corley. 2010-11: 17-13/4-6.
NAMES: Soph. Presli Rock; Soph. Kami Swaner; Soph; Marleigh Gleason; Sr. Cassie Booth.
GAME: Eula missed the playoffs after advancing to the regional quarterfinals the previous year. The team must also
replace a pair of first team all-district graduates in Kaitlyn
Moody and Hannah Bales.
RANGER BULLDOGS-Coach: T’leah Eicke. 2010-11: 1416/0-10.
GAME: Ranger missed the playoffs after going the previous
year. Team must also cope with the loss of graduated alldistrict performer Heather Gann.
DISTRICT 12-A-I
GOLDTHWAITE EAGLES--Coach: Angie Hermesmeyer.
2010-11: 29-3/8-0.
NAMES: 5-8 Sr. Madison Berry, 8.1 ppg., 6.2 rpg., 3.7 spg.;
5-6 Sr. Karen Clifton; 5-6 Jr. Hannah Johnson; 5-5 Soph. Hayley Wilson; 6-0 Sr. Mallory Pearson.
GAME: Goldthwaite advanced to the regional semifinals
against Kerens, the team’s fourth consecutive visit to the
regional tournament. Berry was selected district offensive
player of the year and second team Reporter-News Class
1A team while Clifton and Johnson were first team alldistrict. Wilson and Pearson added second team applause.
WINTERS BLIZZARDS-Coach: Brooke Motheral. 2010-11:
21-12/6-2.
NAMES: Sr. Camille Kurtz; Sr. Jordan Busher.
GAME: Winters advanced to the area round against Hamlin
but graduated four all-district seniors. Watch for second
teamers Kurtz and Busher to be the team leaders.
MILES BULLDOGS-Coach: Shea Baucom. 2010-11: 10-17/35.
NAMES: 5-10 Sr. Cadyn Heinze, 11 ppg., 7 rpg.
GAME: Miles advanced to bi-district against Santo and will
again be a major player behind Heinze, named to the Class
A Division I all-West Texas team as well as first team alldistrict.
CHRISTOVAL COUGARS-Coach: Michael Barnes. 2010-11:
1-7 (district).
NAMES: Jr. Kristen Bolander; Jr. Annie Archuleta; Jr. Forest
Jones; Sr. Caitlyn Doering; Sr. Becca Kirkham.
GAME: Christoval has a very promising future behind district newcomer of the year Doering.
SAN ANGELO TEXAS LEADERSHIP CHARTER ACADEMY
EAGLES—Coach: Sarah Davies. 2010-11: 2-6 (district).
NAMES: 5-4 Sr. Miceala Oliver; 5-8 Sr. Stacci Norton; 5-7 Jr.
Sari Thompson; 5-8 Sr. Lisa Boston.
GAME: All-district talent Becca Johnson has graduated and
will need to be replaced.
DISTRICT 13-A-I
MUENSTER HORNETS-Coach: Jason Atcheson. 2010-11:
32-6/14-0.
NAMES: 5-6 Sr. Lana Heers, 8.7 ppg., 3.5 rpg., 4.2 apg., 2.5
spg.; 5-9 Sr. Demi Koelzer, 9.2 ppg., 6.2 rpg., 2.1 spg.; 5-8
Sr. Allison Pagel, 8 ppg., 3.1 spg.; 5-6 Sr. Emily Hellman, 3
ppg., 3 rpg., 3.5 apg., 3 spg.; 6-0 Jr. Amber Walterscheid, 3
ppg., 4 rpg., 1.2 bpg.
GAME: Muenster’s spectacular season reached Austin and
a state semifinal contest against eventual state champion
Smyer. Lady Hornets lost one player from that roster in
district MVP Taylor Klement and has a solid chance to be
even better this year. There is plenty of excitement around
campus for the prospects. Watch for newcomer of the year
Walterscheid, first team all-district picks Pagel, Heers and
Koelzer and second teamer Hellman.
CHICO DRAGONS--Coach: Steve Qualls. 2010-11: 19-11/6-8.
NAMES: 5-8 Sr. Malori Moss, 11.1 ppg., 5.8 rpg., 2.9 spg.;
5-6 Sr. Hannah Avants, 16.4 ppg., 6.3 rpg., 4.2 spg.; 5-6 Sr.
Molli Umphress, 6.2 ppg., 3.9 rpg., 2 spg.; 5-8 Sr. Ann Turlington, 2 ppg., 4.3 rpg.; 5-6 Soph. Cheyenne Davidson, 3.2
ppg., 2.2 rpg., 1.7 spg.
GAME: Moving down to Class A and out of the tough district with Brock and Peaster, the Lady Dragons played more
inspired and competitive. Winning the game the team believes it had to and playing the playoff teams tough makes
this year’s outlook bright because an experienced group returns. Defense has to improve and team needs more scoring from everyone. Avants was first team all-district while
Moss was on the second team and Umphress placed on the
honorable mention roster.
LINDSAY KNIGHTS-Coach: Don Neu. 2010-11: 17-11/9-5.
NAMES: Soph. Jalyn Anderle; Sr. Megan Caillier; Sr. Jordan
Fleitman.
GAME: Lindsay is expected to be amongst the playoff participants with a returning core of co-sixth man of the year
Anderle, first team all-district Caillier and honorable mention Fleitman.
ERA HORNETS-Coach: Steven Campbell (78-47). 2010-11:
28-7/11-3.
NAMES: 5-3 Sr. Shae Knabe, 14.7 ppg., 2 apg., 3.6 spg.
GAME: Era advanced to the regional quarterfinals against
Kerens. This stands to be a rebuilding year as only two
lettermen return from last year. Knabe was solid in a first
VALLEY VIEW EAGLES-Coach: Jeff Percell.
NAMES: 5-7 Sr. Taylor Felderhoff; 6-0 Sr. Elizabeth Anding;
5-5 Jr. Mercedy Burnett.
GAME: Valley View advanced to bi-district against Dallas
Gateway Charter. Look for contributions from second team
all-district Burnett.
POOLVILLE MONARCHS-Coach: Jimmy Branch.
NAMES: 5-7 Sr. Taylor Scroggins; 5-5 Sr. Hannah Rhine; 5-4
Sr. Bailey Duvall; 5-10 Jr. Heather Henson; 5-6 Sr. Morgan
Payne; 5-5 Sr. Alex Guzman; 5-6 Sr. Lindsey Matthews.
GAME: Matthews played big-time and was named recipient of the all-Parker County sixth man player award while
Scroggins was second team all-Parker County and Rhine
was honorable mention.
PERRIN-WHITT PIRATES-Coach: Jamie Jenkins.
NAMES: Jr. Preslee Cox; Sr. Destiny Stephens; Jr. Kelsey Hut-
ton; Jr. Kristen Barbare.
GAME: Perrin-Whitt returns talent to the ship in the presence of second team all-district Cox and honorable mention Stephens, Hutton and Barbare.
COLLINSVILLE PIRATES-Coach: Torrey Price.
NAMES: 5-5 Sr. Lauren Martin; 5-8 Sr. Lainey Martin; 5-5 Sr.
Sabrina Attaway; 5-4 Sr. Sheridan Shewbirt; Soph. Morgan
Irelan.
GAME: Some of the young talent on this team includes
honorable mention selections Irelan and Shewbirt.
DISTRICT 14-A-I
DALLAS GATEWAY CHARTER GATORS—Coach: Tim Green
(69-46). 2010-11: 23-9/10-2.
NAMES: 5-9 Sr. Tia Robinson, 18 ppg., 12 rpg., 4 spg.;
5-11 Jr. Tiffany Richardson, 18 ppg., 12 rpg., 4 bpg.; 5-7 Sr.
Jazmine Robinson, 8 ppg., 5 rpg., 5 spg.; 5-8 Sr. Nikal Morgan, 6 ppg., 6 rpg., 6 apg., 5 spg.; 5-10 Fr. Gabriel Hollie;
Allishia Peace.
GAME: Gateway Charter advanced to the area round
against Meridian. There is plenty of senior talent and leadership, and Hollie comes in after averaging 20 points per
game as an eighth grader. Tia Robinson was newcomer of
the year while Tiffany Richardson, Jazmine Robinson and
Morgan were first team all-district.
KERENS BOBCATS-Coach: Denise Lincoln (130-45). 201011: 27-8/12-0.
NAMES: 6-0 Soph. Marqueshia Kelly; 5-5 Sr. Michelle
Odom; 5-5 Soph. Cambree Betts; 5-7 Sr. Lillian Roberts; 5-5
Soph. Taylor Ames; 5-5 Sr. Shannon Foreman.
GAME: Kerens advanced to the regional final against
Muenster. It is now the post-Nicole Kelm era, but the Lady
Bobcats will again be at or near the top of this league.
Watch for newcomer of the year Kelly to lead the club with
help from first team all-district Ames and second teamer
Betts. All three earned their honors as freshmen last year.
RICE BULLDOGS-Coach: Craig Roberson. 2010-11: 17-12/8-4.
NAMES: Soph. Hanna Owen; Sr. Stephanie Martin; Sr. Chelsea Duncan; Sr. Celina Smithers.
GAME: Rice advanced to bi-district against Era. Watch for
first team all-district Martin and second teamer Duncan to
lead a club that is again expected to compete for a playoff
berth.
GRAND PRAIRIE ADVANTAGE ACADEMY EAGLES—Coach:
Brian Blosser. 2010-11: 9-10/6-6.
NAMES: 5-3 Sr. Tonia Davis; Soph. Selena Ramirez; Jr. Gabriella Pincheira; Jr. Dariah Steadham; Jr. Sara Stephens; Sr.
Taylor Bass; Jr. Jennifer Alvarado; Jr. Abigayl Morales.
GAME: Advantage Academy must replace graduated alldistrict talent Kassandra Murry, one of two seniors leaving
the roster.
DALLAS FAITH FAMILY EAGLES-Coach: Claude Johnson.
NAMES: 5-1 Sr. Justice Webb; 6-0 Sr. Kianna Johnson; 5-5 Sr.
Randal Washington; 5-5 Sr. Chelyse Smith; 5-1 Sr. Brittney
Herrera; 5-9 Jr. Victoria Salazar.
GAME: Watch for second team all-district Salazar to be the
young leader of Faith Family.
DALLAS HAMPTON PREP—Coach: Jeremy Green.
NAMES: Soph. Keshia Bracey; 5-4 Jr. Brianna Fields; 5-5 Sr.
Destiny Hart; 5-5 Sr. Shalyn Jones; 5-6 Jr. Akilah Muhammad; 5-9 Sr. Shambrika Taylor.
GAME: Bracey was outstanding in a sixth man of the year
campaign.
DISTRICT 15-A-I
MERIDIAN YELLOWJACKETS--Coach: Griffin Fields. 201011: 27-7/9-1.
NAMES: 5-7 Sr. Kasie Olivarri; 5-11 Sr. Tiffany Allen; 5-7
Sr. Alex Hightower; 5-9 Sr. Haley Hallmark; 5-9 Sr. Sydney
Wright.
GAME: Meridian advanced to the regional quarterfinals
against Muenster. Team returns four starters to an athletic and quick roster. The schedule is very tough which
should help Meridian get ready for the grind of district
play. Wright was co-defensive MVP while Olivarri and Allen
were first team all-district anchors while Hallmark was on
the second team.
ITASCA WAMPUS CATS-Coach: Clint Wallace. 2010-11: 7-3
(district).
NAMES: 5-10 Sr. Shamonica Anderson; 5-5 Jr. Beruke
Namaga; Soph. Kaleigh Lightsey; Sr. Christina Menasco;
Soph. Chelse Faries; Jr. Chase Patterson; Jr. Ashley Spain.
GAME: Itasca advanced to the area round against Kerens.
This team will again be a playoff competitor behind first
team all-district Namaga and Lightsey and second teamer
Menasco. Faries, Patterson and Spain grabbed honorable
mention nods.
VALLEY MILLS EAGLES-Coach: Michael Kusler. 2010-11:
9-19/4-6.
NAMES: 6-0 Jr. Sarah Balch, 6.9 ppg., 6.7 rpg.; 5-8 Soph.
Delany Baum, 8.6 ppg., 4.3 rpg., 1.7 spg.; 5-2 Soph. Kristan
Veteto, 2 apg., 2 spg.; 5-7 Jr. Katelyn Bateman; 5-4 Sr. Sandra Gaona; 5-8 Soph. Autumn Wimberly.
GAME: Valley Mills returns three starters and seven lettermen. The team started to gel toward the end of district
last season in winning three of the last five with the two
losses in overtime. Look for a team that relies on aggressive defense. Baum was newcomer of the year while Balch
was first team all-district. Veteto was an impressive second
team selection.
BLUM BOBCATS-Coach: Tim Ward. 2010-11: 4-6 (district).
NAMES: Jr. Madison Williamson; Sr. Stori Jouett; Sr. Britney Heath; Sr. Emarie Maxwell; Soph. Brecklyn Hardcastle;
Soph. Megan Wilson; Soph. Sydney Hester.
GAME: Blum failed to reach the playoffs after advancing
the previous year. Williamson was superb in being named
offensive player of the year while Heath and Jouett were
second team all-district picks. Hardcastle, Wilson and Hester added honorable mention applause.
BOSQUEVILLE BULLDOGS-Coach: Bobby Carpenter. 201011: 11-16/6-4.
NAMES: Jr. Ciara Williams; Sr. Tritne Crowden.
GAME: Bosqueville advanced to bi-district against
Wortham. Expect co-sixth man of the year Crowden and
second team all-district Williams to lead the club.
MOODY BEARCATS-Coach: Kelly Stewart. 2010-11: 0-10
(district).
NAMES: Soph. Leslie Stewart; Soph. Quincy Hadley; Soph.
Courtney Wilson; Soph. Jillian Schmidt.
GAME: Moody has some solid tools with which to build
including first team all-district Stewart and honorable mention selections Hadley, Wilson and Schmidt.
DISTRICT 16-A-I
WORTHAM BULLDOGS-Coach: Carla Freeman. 2010-11:
19-12/10-2.
NAMES: 5-5 Sr. Ki’Undrea Smith; 5-5 Sr. Anna Jones.; 5-5
Sr. Jasmine Bailey; Sr. Whitney Chrisley; Jr. Kennedy Vogel.
GAME: Wortham advanced to the area round against
Muenster and will again be a playoff contender in this
league. Watch for first team all-district stars Smith and
Jones to lead a strong charge with help from second team
all-district Bailey and honorable mention nods Chrisley and
Vogel.
MART PANTHERS--Coach: Jerri Hoffman. 2010-11: 11-1
(district).
NAMES: 5-8 Soph. Kaymee Gooden; 5-6 Soph. Cheyenne
Goodnight; Jr. Cheriton Shepherd.
GAME: Mart advanced to the area round against Era. This
club will be explosive again behind offensive player of
the year Gooden and second team all-district Goodnight,
whose game lays opponents to rest.
HUBBARD JAGUARS-Coach: Stacy Henderson. 2010-11:
15-15/8-4.
NAMES: 5-6 Soph. Kate Saucke; 5-6 Soph. NaKaila Banks;
5-5 Jr. Dallas Fletcher; 5-5 Sr. Morgan Lane; Soph. Starr Craven; Jr. Shamekia Jones; 5-0 Soph. Pepci Jones.
GAME: Hubbard advanced to bi-district against Itasca.
While the Lady Jaguars will miss graduated district MVP
Jordan Henderson, the team does return newcomer of the
year Banks, second team all-district Fletcher and honorable
mention picks Saucke and Lane.
RIESEL INDIANS--Coach: Barry Bennett. 2010-11: 19-11/6-6.
NAMES: Jr. Morgan Evans; Sr. Elizabeth Loredo; Jr. Kylie
Bennett; Jr. McKenzie Lowrey.
GAME: Evans will be called on for a greater role following a
second team all-district season and also because a pair of
first teamers has graduated. Help comes from honorable
mention Loredo.
CHILTON PIRATES--Coach: Jerry Arnold. 2010-11: 4-8 (district).
NAMES: Sr. Victoria Kuykendall; Jr. Ashley Haynes; Sr. Jalisa
Taylor; Sr. Brittney Haynes.
GAME: Chilton should chill behind second team all-district
picks Kuykendall and Haynes and honorable mention tabs
Taylor and Haynes.
DAWSON BULLDOGS-Coach: Charles Donohoe. 2010-11:
14-14/3-9.
NAMES: Sr. Brittany Coleman; Sr. Haylee Kimbriel; Soph.
KyLee Abbott
Ivanhoe Rayburn
Sydney Davis
Ivanhoe Rayburn
Cassidy Hall
Ivanhoe Rayburn
Jasmine Parks.
GAME: Dawson expects to be more competitive and will
turn to talented honorable mention all-district picks Coleman, Kimbriel and Parks.
BREMOND TIGERS-Coach: Kathy Wilganowski. 2010-11:
0-12 (district).
NAMES: Jr. Shantel Anderson; Jr. Alexis Kinney.
GAME: Bremond missed the playoffs after reaching the
previous year. Team should find improvement behind honorable mention all-district selections Anderson and Kinney.
DISTRICT 17-A-I
HONEY GROVE WARRIORS-Coach: Kathy Clark (575-220).
2010-11: 31-4/12-0.
NAMES: 5-8 Sr. Crissy Blair; 6-1 Sr. Chanda Foster.
GAME: Honey Grove advanced to the regional final against
Ben Wheeler Martin’s Mill, the school’s first such berth
since 1994. Team returns three experienced players to a
young team that will feature lots of quickness. Foster was
named honorable mention all-Texomaland and district offensive player of the year while Blair was tabbed first team
all-district.
IVANHOE RAYBURN REBELS-Coach: David Guadiano. 201011: 24-7/9-4.
NAMES: 5-11 Sr. Sydney Davis, 13 ppg., 10.2 rpg., 2 bpg.,
2 spg.; 5-5 Sr. KyLee Abbott, 4 ppg., 2.2 apg., 2 spg.; 5-6 Jr.
Jaiden Pelton, 4.5 ppg., 2 spg.; 5-5 Jr. Torri Pannell, 6.2 ppg.,
2.2 apg., 2.1 spg.; 6-0 Jr. Cassidy Hall, 8.2 ppg., 7.1 rpg.
GAME: Rayburn advanced to the area round against Ben
Wheeler Martin’s Mill. The core as well as all starters return. Team chemistry, work ethic and now experience will
be some of the overall strengths. Davis, a two-time all-district star, returns for her senior season. Hall was the district
newcomer of the year. Abbott will be counted on to lead
at the point guard slot, while Pannell and Pelton will be
looked at to contribute on both ends of the floor.
MERIT BLAND TIGERS-Coach: Cheryl Sharkey. 2010-11: 1910/7-5.
NAMES: 5-9 Sr. Cheyenne Phipps; 5-8 Sr. Michelle Estrada;
Sr. Morgan Scobee.
GAME: Bland missed the playoffs after reaching the previous year. This team expects to once again compete for a
post-season berth behind first team all-district Phipps, second teamer Estrada and honorable mention Scobee.
TRENTON TIGERS-Coach: Mike Jones. 2010-11: 19-13/8-4.
NAMES: Sr. Kristin Rhoden; Sr. Cessna Reed; Jr. Ally Murphy;
Jr. Christina Acklin.
GAME: Trenton advanced to the area round against Avery.
Expect big things from first team all-district Reed, second
teamer Rhoden and honorable mention Murphy and Acklin.
CELESTE BLUE DEVILS-Coach: Heather Lane.
NAMES: 5-4 Jr. Haley Trentham; Jr. Madalyne Pearce; 5-5
Jr. Morgan Lewis.
GAME: Celeste turns to second team all-district Trentham
and honorable mention appointees Lewis and Pearce to
lead the way.
BLUE RIDGE TIGERS--Coach: Cody Carlisle. 2010-11: 1-11
(district).
NAMES: 5-5 Sr. Maddellyn Buchanan; 5-5 Sr. Taylor Altakruse; Sr. Jessi Price; Sr. McKenzie Saunders.
GAME: Altakruse will pace the Blue Ridge attack following
a second team all-district season. Help comes from honorable mention selection Buchanan.
WOLFE CITY WOLVES-Coach: Belinda Lloyd.
NAMES: Jr. Michaela Burge; Soph. Sarah Andrews; Jr. Miranda Walterson.
GAME: Wolfe City welcomes back a trio of honorable mention picks in Burge, Andrews and Walterson.
DISTRICT 18-A-I
CAMPBELL INDIANS-Coach: Steve Guffey. 2010-11: 27-3.
NAMES: Sr. Raedeena Skrepenski; Sr. Sarah Ingle; Sr. Kala
Morgan; Soph. Haley Davidson; Sr. Katie Seale; Sr. Heather
Ferguson; Jr. Breanna Ashmore.
GAME: Campbell advanced to the area round against La
Rue La Poynor and will be loaded and stocked for another playoff run this year. Ingle was named defensive MVP
while Davidson was newcomer of the year. Add first team
all-district Skrepenski and Seale and honorable mention
selections Morgan, Ferguson and Ashmore and you have
a lethal squad.
CUMBY TROJANS-Coach: Jerry White. 2010-11: 11-17/8-2.
NAMES: 5-9 Sr. Demi Newsome; 5-7 Sr. Courtney Crumpton; Jr. Breanna Gay.
GAME: Cumby advanced to bi-district against Trenton and
will look to chase a district title this year behind second
team all-district Gay and Newsome along with honorable
mention pick Crumpton.
FRUITVALE BOBCATS-Coach: Tommy Mobley.
NAMES: Jr. Amberly Hetner; Jr. Sarah Johnston; Sr. Tiffany
Williams.
GAME: Fruitvale advanced to bi-district against Ivanhoe
Rayburn but must replace graduated district MVP Brenda
Alvizo. Look for help to come from second team all-district
mates Johnston and Hetner and honorable mention Williams.
SULPHUR SPRINGS NORTH HOPKINS PANTHERS-Coach:
Larry Tucker.
NAMES: Sr. Haley Flanagan; Soph. Chelsey Crouch; Sr.
Amanda Biseneous; Jr. Macy Griner.
GAME: North Hopkins should be improved with first team
all-district Flanagan, second teamer Crouch and honorable
mention nods Biseneous and Griner.
YANTIS OWLS-Coach: Tina Carrillo.
NAMES: 5-5 Soph. Angelica Sandoval; Jr. Maria Garcia.
GAME: Watch for exciting first team all-disrict Sandoval to
lead the team after being named to the roster while only a
freshman. Help comes from honorable mention all-district
Garcia.
QUINLAN BOLES HORNETS-Coach: Scott Kirby.
NAMES: Sr. Ty Abdo; Sr. Ashley Wells; Sr. Emily Puckett; Sr.
Makenzie Morgan.
GAME: Boles will be a battling bunch behind second team
all-district Abdo.
DISTRICT 19-A-I
AVERY BULLDOGS-Coach: Sean Glenn. 2010-11: 24-9/9-1.
NAMES: 5-7 Sr. Rene Powell, 12 ppg., 5 rpg.; 5-4 Sr. Brea
Glenn, 10 ppg., 2 apg.; 5-9 Soph. Taylor Bowles, 11 ppg.
GAME: Avery advanced to the regional quarterfinals
against Honey Grove. Team has great athletes and lots of
depth and returns nine of its top 10 players. Glenn was district defensive MVP while Bowles was co-newcomer of the
year. Powell added first team all-district recognition.
CLARKSVILLE TIGERS--Coach: Darrell Mickens. 2010-11:
15-14.
NAMES: Soph. Alison Parrish; Sr. Kiersten Washington; Sr.
Takela Taylor; Jr. Michelle Warnell; Sr. Betty Harris; Jr. Sherika Parrish; Jr. Keke Ricks.
GAME: Clarksville advanced to bi-district against La Rue La
Poynor despite fielding an incredibly young squad. Alison
and Sherika Parrish were both selected honorable mention all-Red River Valley. Alison Parrish was also the district
newcomer of the year while Sherika Parrish and Ricks were
first team all-district and Taylor was on the second team.
MCLEOD LONGHORNS-Coach: Neal Kiser. 2010-11: 6-22/2-8.
NAMES: Soph. Kassie Harris; Sr. Casey Williams; Jr. Katie
Harding; Fr. Courtney Hindsman; Fr. Jessica Keener.
GAME: McLeod will be very young again with four to five
freshmen seeing a lot of playing time with two returning
starters. Team has a lot of speed which they will try and
take advantage of. Great leadership should come from first
team all-district point guard Harris and wing Williams.
MAUD CARDINALS-Coach: Jamie Powers.
NAMES: Sr. Kristyn Wright.
GAME: Wright could do no wrong in a second team alldistrict campaign.
SIMMS BOWIE PIRATES-Coach: Eddy May. 2010-11: 18-12.
NAMES: 5-10 Sr. Carrie Barnes; 5-6 Sr. Autumn Botkin.
GAME: Bowie advanced to bi-district against Cayuga but
was racked by the graduation of four all-district talents
DETROIT EAGLES-Coach: Chad Jenkins.
NAMES: Jr. Janell Hayes; Jr. Raven Bronner; Jr. Julie Jenkins.
GAME: Detroit missed the playoffs after reaching the regional quarterfinals the previous year. Hayes is a mainstay
and comes off a second team all-Red River Valley season
as a sophomore. Bronner and Jenkins added second team
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DISTRICT 20-A-I
BEN WHEELER MARTIN’S MILL MUSTANGS-Coach: Doug
Barncastle. 2010-11: 39-4.
NAMES: Jr. Meagan Weatherford; Jr. Taylor Munns; Sr.
Kelsey Tarrant; Sr. Kenzie Roberts; 5-9 Jr. Haily Jenkins, 19
ppg., 8 rpg.; Jr. Bri Miller; Soph. Cassidy McCoy; Sr. Ashton
Wood.
GAME: When the bus pulls out of Ben Wheeler for the trip
to Austin and the state tournament, it should just be set
on auto-pilot for a team that has reached the Final Four a
ridiculous six consecutive years. Last year’s run ended in a
52-49 state championship game loss to Smyer, but there is
plenty reason to believe the Lady Mustangs can continue
the streak. Jenkins is back after being named newcomer of
the year on the all-East Texas team, and showed her mettle
with 19 points and eight rebounds in the title tilt. Tarrant,
Munns and Weatherford were all honorable mention allEast Texas.
CAYUGA WILDCATS-Coach: Tommy Cross. 2010-11: 2211/7-3.
NAMES: 5-9 Sr. Shawnta Knox, 11.5 ppg., 8.4 rpg.; 5-5 Sr.
Molly Griffey; 6-0 Jr. Danielle Anderson; 5-3 Sr. Shelby Luce;
5-8 Sr. Meagan Poland; 5-1 Sr. ReAnn Richards; 5-4 Jr. Kylee
Cornelius; Jr. Kaitlyn Green; Jr. Cory McCulloch.
GAME: Cayuga advanced to the area round against Honey
Grove. Knox was outstanding in an honorable mention allEast Texas, second team all-Dogwood Circle year and first
team all-district year.
LA RUE LA POYNOR FLYERS—Coach: Keith Durrett. 201011: 23-10.
NAMES: 5-6 Sr. Andrea Avalos; 5-11 Jr. Cassie Tobin; 5-5 Sr.
Milynne Hanks; 5-8 Sr. Harlie Burnett.
GAME: La Poynor advanced to the regional quarterfinals
against district rival Ben Wheeler Martin’s Mill.
HAWKINS HAWKS-Coach: Quiana Rutherford.
NAMES: Jr. Jaci Ledkins; Jr. Jessica Taylor; Soph. Kieara Lemons.
GAME: Taylor excelled in a season that saw her earn honorable mention all-East Texas recognition.
BIG SANDY WILDCATS-Coach: Bobbye McCarty.
NAMES: Sr. Kalyn Brisby; Sr. Brooke Dozier.
GAME: Big Sandy missed the playoffs after reaching the
previous year.
MALAKOFF CROSS ROADS BOBCATS-Coach: Alan Wilson.
2010-11: 5-21/1-9.
NAMES: Sr. Chelsea Pryor; Sr. Kyler Newman; Jr. Kaven
Keldgaard; Jr. Destiny McCracken.
GAME: Cross Roads graduated five seniors from a nineplayer roster and will be young this year.
DISTRICT 21-A-I
MOUNT ENTERPRISE WILDCATS-Coach: Tripp Friesen.
2010-11: 17-12.
NAMES: 5-1 Soph. Alesha Townsend; 5-8 Soph. Alexys
Hammett.
GAME: Mount Enterprise advanced to the area round
against Zavalla. Hammett and Townsend were named conewcomers of the year and give this team an incredible
future.
OVERTON MUSTANGS-Coach: Randy Smith (320-276).
2010-11: 25-6/8-0.
NAMES: 5-10 Sr. Erica Carson, 14.2 ppg., 11.1 rpg., 2.2 bpg.;
5-8 Jr. Abby Mackey, 11.1 ppg., 5.9 rpg., 4.3 apg.
GAME: Overton advanced to the regional semifinals
against Honey Grove, in the process winning the first two
playoff games in school history. There is not much depth
and Carson is recovering from a torn ACL suffered in warmups of the regional semifinal game. Overton needs some
help from incoming freshmen and JV players to repeat
last year’s success. Mackey and Carson return after being
named district co-MVPs.
CUSHING BEARKATS-Coach: Tamera Robey. 2010-11: 1414/2-6.
NAMES: 5-10 Sr. Krystal Barrett, 3 ppg.; 5-8 Sr. Amanda
Murdock, 11 ppg.; 5-10 Soph. Mackenzie Tucker, 7.8 ppg.;
5-9 Sr. Sam Beasley, 6.5 ppg.
GAME: Cushing looks to be a much more solid team. The
loss of senior Jo Davis to an ACL tear last season forced
some into new roles. This club should be able to have a
balanced scoring effort. Murdock was first team all-district
while Beasley was on the second team and Tucker was
freshman of the year.
PRICE CARLISLE INDIANS-Coach: Bob Tamplin. 2010-11:
3-5 (district).
NAMES: Sr. La’Tavia Wade, 19.3 ppg., 16.7 rpg., 2.1 apg.,
4.3 spg.; Jr. Kennedy Bissot; Jr. Taylor Smith; Sr. Deidra Perry; Jr. Cheyenne Sanchez; Sr. Lauren Gates.
GAME: Wade and Perry are two solid building blocks after
both were named honorable mention all-East Texas. Wade
was third team all-East Texas, TABC all-region and district
offensive MVP after averaging a monster double-double.
Perry and Bissot were first team all-district while Gates was
on the second team.
NEW SUMMERFIELD HORNETS-Coach: Josh Fa

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