25 -- ALIEF TAYLOR LIONS
Alief Taylor took their lumps in their previous district (22-6A) a year ago, but still managed to punch their ticket to the playoffs, before advancing to the Area Round to conclude their season with a respectable record of 20-15.
Now that they move over to District 20-6A in the realignment, the Lions have an even greater opportunity, as the only other legitimate contender for the title will be Fulshear this time around.
Coach Brandy Jones has the luxury of bringing back the majority of her stars from the 2024 roster, beginning with nationally-recognized talent Nataliyah Gray. The senior forward and recent Mississippi State-commit was named the district’s Offensive MVP after averaging 20.8 points, 11.8 rebounds, and 3.4 blocks per game last winter, and should only improve against some newer competition.
She’s joined by first-team, all-district selection Madison Bush-Lewis (Sr. G), who put up some solid numbers (12.5 ppg, 3.5 apg, 3 rpg) of her own. Also keep an eye out for junior Mya Rhea (second-team), as well as honorable mentions Morgan Maldonado (Sr. G) and Trinity Hamilton (Jr. F).
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