THE POWER RANKINGS: Vista Ridge, Liberty Hill solidify hold on Austin-area Girls Basketball
13 Jan, 2025
Top-ranked Vista Ridge cruised through last week to remain on top of this week’s Girls Basketball Power Rankings but there was some flip-flopping going on beneath them. Liberty Hill eased past Hays then snared a marquee road win over Cedar Park at The Timberdome to move up two spots. Glenn slipped a spot after a double-digit loss to those same Lady Timberwolves, who remained inside the Top 10 after the quality split.
Round Rock won their rematch at home with Vandegrift to climb a spot while the Lady Vipers remained inside the Top 5.
Further down the Rankings, Lake Travis climbed over Manor New Tach after the Lady Titans dropped a home game against unranked Lago Vista. Similarly, Rouse climbed a spot following a couple of easy wins coupled by a Savio loss to St. Michael’s in TAPPS action.
There’s not a lot of ranked matchups this week so we’ll see if our Power 15 hold serve or if upsets shake things up.
VYPE's Austin Girls Basketball Rankings
1. (1) Vista Ridge Lady Rangers (6A) – 23-5 (Def. Hutto; Def. Westwood)
2. (4) Liberty Hill Lady Panthers (5A) – 26-2 (Def. Hays; Def. Cedar Park)
3. (2) Glenn Lady Grizzlies (5A) 26-3 (L vs. Cedar Park; Def. Leander)
4. (5) Round Rock Lady Dragons (6A) 23-4 (Def. Stony Point; Def. Vandegrift)
5. (3) Vandegrift Lady Vipers (6A) – 21-8 (Def. Westwood; L @ Round Rock)
6. (6) Georgetown Lady Eagles (5A) – 23-4 (Bye; Def. Pflugerville)
7. (7) Bastrop Lady Bears (5A) – 26-3 (L @ Anderson; Def. McCallum)
8. (8) Westlake Lady Chaparrals (6A) – 21-7 (Def. Del Valle; Def. Dripping Springs)
9. (9) Cedar Park Lady Timberwolves (5A) – 21-5 (Def. Glenn; L vs. Liberty Hill)
10. (10) Bowie Lady Bulldogs (6A) – 19-8 (Def. Austin High; Bye)
11. (12) Lake Travis Lady Cavaliers (6A) – 17-10 (Def. Akins; Def. Austin High)
12. (11) Manor New Tech Lady Titans (4A) 20-2 (Bye; L vs. Lago Vista)
13. (13) Cedar Ridge Lady Raiders (6A) – 12-8 (Bye; Def. Manor)
14. (15) Rouse Lady Raiders (5A) – 17-10 (Def. Lehman; Def. Lockhart)
15. (14) Savio (TAPPS) – 19-11 (L @ St. Michael’s)
Read More...Read Less
As the high school basketball season hits its stride, the Wagner Thunderbirds have once again proven their dominance, living up to the high expectations set before the season even began.
Entering mid-January, Wagner boasts an impressive 23-3 record, highlighted by a dominant 44-23 win over district rival Pieper this past Friday.
Given that the Warriors emerged victorious in their first matchup, by the slim margin of 58-52, this was a definitive win for Coach Annissa Jackson and company, as they’ve now secured a tie (9-1) for 26-5A supremacy.
Beyond their district success, Wagner has shown they can compete with the best, including a dramatic 65-60 overtime win over powerhouse Judson and a 58-53 triumph over Brennan, both of which are considered some of the top programs in the state.
At the helm of this talented squad is senior point guard Leonna "LA" Sneed.
Averaging over 24 points, 6 assists, 6 rebounds, and 5 steals per game, Sneed is the engine that powers the Thunderbirds. After committing to Utah in August 2024, her focus is squarely on leading her team to a state championship this March.
Sneed is far from alone in the quest for a title. Sophomores Nia McBride (14 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 steals per game) and Elle Williams (6 points, 6 rebounds per game) have been critical contributors.
Senior Jenae Moore (9 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists) has also provided vital support, helping the team to its continued success.
With the district championship within reach, Wagner’s aspirations are clear—another deep playoff run.
The Thunderbirds have made five State Final Four appearances since the 2007-2008 season, including a recent trip in 2023, where they were narrowly defeated by Liberty (62-51) in the state semifinals.
As the season progresses, one question looms large: Does Wagner have the depth and star-power to go all the way this year?
With Sneed leading the charge and a well-rounded supporting cast, they seem poised to make a serious run at the state title once again.
Read More...Read Less
texas high school girls basketballuil girls basketballsan antonio texas high school sportssan antonio high school sportssan antonio high school girls basketballsatxvype satxvype san antoniovype san antonio high school sportswagnersan antonio wagnerwagner thunderbirdssan antonio wagner thunderbirdswagner high schoolsan antonio wagner high schoolwagner girls basketballsan antonio wagner girls basketballleonna sneedla sneedannissa jackson
TRENDING
GAMES
Join the #VYPETEAM
Get up to date news from all over the country!
FROM THE WEB
