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Episcopal now chases their second-straight SPC Title, which would mark their 3rd in 4 years
SPC-4A Boys Basketball Championship Preview: Episcopal vs. Greenhill
The SPC winter season has reached its peak, with only two teams remaining in pursuit of the coveted SPC-4A Title.
Representing the Houston area, Episcopal (22-9) returns to the championship stage, hoping to repeat last year’s success when they reclaimed the title against St. Mark’s.
Although the Knights lost key players to graduation—Justin Begg (George Mason) and Jakeel Registe (Blinn)—they’ve quickly reloaded with new talent. Aiden Fyfe, Alim Olajuwon, Brandon Thomas, and Christian Houston have all played pivotal roles under the leadership of coach Wayne Jones.
After securing a decisive 81-71 victory over St. John’s on Thursday and edging out top-seeded Houston Christian 58-55 in a nail-biting semifinal, Episcopal now sets its sights on back-to-back championships.
On the other side of the court, Greenhill doesn’t have to travel far, hailing from Addison, TX, just north of downtown Dallas.
The Hornets (27-4) dominated St. Stephen’s 70-45 in their opening matchup before narrowly defeating St. Mark’s 60-58 in the semifinals.
Coached by Joey Sims, Greenhill boasts a talented starting five led by the dynamic duo of Jaxson Thompson and Dillon Watt.
Thompson, averaging just under 20 points, 5 rebounds, and 3 assists per game, is the team’s leading scorer, while Watt is not far behind, contributing 18.3 points and 3.9 assists per game.
The Hornets also benefit from strong contributions in the paint. Junior forward Kameron Smith (10 ppg, 8 rpg) and senior forward Bryson Watt (4 ppg, 6 rpg) provide muscle in the post, allowing players like Juan Barrientos (10 ppg, 2 apg) and Trey Davis (8 ppg, 5 rpg) to shine in critical moments.
If Greenhill were to dethrone Episcopal, it would result in the Hornets capturing their first-ever championship.
The SPC basketball season concludes today at 2:45 PM on Trinity Valley’s court, where Episcopal and Greenhill will face off in a championship matchup that's sure to deliver plenty of intrigue.
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FOR THE THRONE: No. 4 Episcopal looks to defend the SPC Title
4 -- EPISCOPAL KNIGHTS
Led by coach Wayne Jones, the Knights earned the program’s fifth SPC Championship last winter, with their 62-55 triumph versus St. Mark’s, ending the year with a record of 27-8.
As we predicted, Alim Olajuwon (So. G) showcased a break-out performance to garner an All-SPC nod, alongside the now-graduated Justin Begg (George Mason) and Jakeel Registe (Blinn College).
In order to go back-to-back, others will need to step up, but Jake Davis (Sr. G) and Aiden Fyfe (So. G) are strong candidates to fulfill that role, alongside football-star Brandon Thomas Jr. (Sr. G) and Christian Houston (Sr. F).
Episcopal is expected to contend with the likes of St. John’s and Houston Christian for that distinction, although the consistency this group continues to show should put them in an optimal position throughout the 2024-25 season.
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