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THE STAMPEDE: High expectations this Winter for No. 17 Friendswood

Matt Malatesta
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Friendswood High School
Nov 22, 2024

17 -- FRIENDSWOOD MUSTANGS

Danny Russell has flipped the script inside of Friendswood basketball. Coming over from Katy High two years ago,
Russell is a perfect fit for the Mustangs.

With a brand-new facility and several returners back from a 24-11 team, Friendswood is trending.

The ‘Stangs fell 48-46 in a third-round, heart-breaker to State Semifinalist FB Marshall, leaving a bad taste in the mouths of returning stars Dyllan Baker and Chase Richardson. The pair are back in the stable after combining for 26 points per game.

“We are inviting the high expectations,” Russell said. “Our guard play is really solid, and we can get the ball out of the net and run. We like to play fast and it’s a fun style of ball.”

Ronin Passons, Luke Hinchcliffe and Brady Fiesinger will also be big-time contributors as they look for a district title and beyond.

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