“People on the outside might say, ‘Oh, what’s wrong with the Spartans?’ Whereas internally, we’re saying, hey, let’s learn from it, and we’re going to be tough to beat later on.”
Seven Lakes finds stride with 3s, defense after rare setbacks.
STORY: densilva2.substack.com/p/boys-baske...
“When the moment comes, I never run from it. There’s nothing I can’t handle. I’m used to it.”
Maturity of record-setting guard Jaden Holt fuels state-ranked Katy Jordan. #txhshoops
STORY: si.com/high-school/...
This NCAA women's volleyball championship is crazy good. I think Penn State is the better team, but man, Louisville FIGHTS. What a rollercoaster.
So, so cool. In only his program's third year of varsity play, at a school named after his father, Brian Randle is an undefeated state champion. Coached Mayde Creek in 2020 before leaving to take over Randle. An incredible night for the Randle family. #txhsfb
Did not expect this Columbus-Malakoff state final to be over by halftime. #txhsfb
“It’s going to be an honor. I’m ready to get to work.”
Katy’s Byron Nelson, a UNC signee, excited for Bill Belichick era at Chapel Hill. #txhsfb
STORY: si.com/high-school/...
Former Katy High standout Nic Anderson is headed to LSU. Was a top 10 talent (top 5 WR) in the transfer portal.
Anderson had 38 catches for 798 yards and 10 TDs for Oklahoma in 2023 before injuries derailed his 2024 season.
Jordan defensive coordinator Chris Babin has been hired as head football coach/campus athletic coordinator at Katy Taylor High. Many Warrior coaches and players agreed defense led the way for Jordan’s 11-2 regional semifinalist campaign this year. #txhsfb
Four Greater Houston area teams are vying for a spot in next week's #txhsfb state championships.
I previewed this week's semifinals for SI.com.
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“... it was our responsibility to be leaders and being the coaches on the floor. It’s an everyday process. Almost like we’re at the drawing board every day.”
Elijah Black, Jaden Holt have state-ranked Jordan off to dominant 14-1 start. #txhshoops
STORY: densilva2.substack.com/p/elijah-bla...
“I wouldn’t trade him for anybody in Houston. .. He’s someone who can do anything on the basketball court, offensively or defensively.”
Sophomore Isaiah Santos leading the charge for Seven Lakes. #txhshoops
STORY: densilva2.substack.com/p/sophomore-...
Legacy Stadium will host the 6A Division I state semifinal next Saturday at 2 p.m.
Austin Westlake, which beat Lake Travis 24-17 tonight, will play the winner of tomorrow's regional final between North Shore and Atascocita. #txhsfb
filing the story
“It’s built a huge amount of toughness in our team. We can go anywhere and play. It’s a privilege to coach a bunch of kids that are mature enough to handle that.”
Without a home stadium, La Porte’s football team finds solace in winning. #txhsfb
STORY: si.com/high-school/...
“It’s been hectic but it’s been a blessing. ... Without God, this would not be possible.”
Having never played football until this year, 4-star DE recruit Tobi Haastrup signs with Oregon football. #txhsfb
STORY: si.com/high-school/...
ESPN story on Houston’s win over OKC in the battle of 1 vs. 2 in the West, which reinforced that the rough-and-tumble Rockets are emerging as a force to be reckoned with: www.espn.com/nba/story/_/...
Man. Texas’ defense went into Kyle Field and held the Aggies’ ‘O’ scoreless. Demonstrative effort. Looks like the Longhorns fared nicely in a big-time SEC showdown on the road at night. Rendered all the pregame chatter immaterial. Impressive.
Wonderful. One more night we get reminded how ridiculous college football overtime rules are.
I felt bad for Drew Lock after the Giants went with QB3 Tommy DeVito instead of him to succeed Daniel Jones but now I get it.
The Bears’ discombobulation got me thinking: what if you could actually carry unused timeouts from one game to the next? 🤔
LOL clock management at the end there, Bears.
The other ninja turtles really give Raphael a hard time for expressing the correct emotion of anger at being a sentient creature forced to live in the sewers and fight as a child soldier
Spent time in Fulshear this week to see what makes the 12-0 Chargers go.
It's a bit of everything, with a lot of unconventionality.
“This is a special time at a special place. And we’re in the right place at the right time together.”
My latest for SI.com.
STORY: si.com/high-school/... #txhsfb
These NBA Cup court designs are eyesores. Woof.
Home away from home.
Former Seven Lakes great Ally Batenhorst is drafted with the 15th pick by the Omaha Supernovas in this year’s Pro Volleyball Federation draft.
The former Cornhusker and current USC Trojan will be returning home to start her professional career.
“She’s so stoic when she’s playing ... But she loves what she’s doing, she loves her teammates and she loves to have fun.”
Katy Cinco Ranch star, Kansas State signee Aniya Foy raises game to greater heights. #txhshoops
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Fulshear seniors Bailey Warren, a Wake Forest signee, and Alexys James, a Howard University signee, were named to the UIL Class 6A-Division I state all-tournament team. #txhsvb
What a perplexing season so far for the #Texans. No reason they should be 7-5. Too much talent. But execution and organization (from a schematic standpoint) are in shambles.
