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Roberts, Watson headline No. 12 Iowa Colony as they move to Class 5A
No. 12 — IOWA COLONY PIONEERS
Iowa Colony, under third-year coach Brandi Justice, has already made some noise. Last year, the Pioneers went an impressive 26-9 overall and 12-0 in district play.
Iowa Colony returns four starters off that team which will seek a third- straight playoff trip in 2025 as they move up to Class 5A. Sophomore Eryn Roberts averaged 12 points and five steals per game as a freshman in 26 games played. Roberts earned District 24-4A Newcomer of the Year. She was also named TABC All-Region and holds one offer from Lamar University.
Junior Payton Watson was named the 26-4A Utility Player of the Year. Others to watch include seniors Aaliiyah Rogers and Kenadie Francis.
The key to success for Justice’s squad is to play “Iowa Colony Basketball” -- trusting each other for 32 minutes.
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2024-25 Shadow Creek Girls Basketball
CIRCLING OPPONENTS: No. 24 Shadow Creek smelling blood in the water
24 -- SHADOW CREEK SHARKS
Under the direction of coach LaToya Micheaux, Shadow Creek achieved an impressive record of 23-13 (9-3 in district) a year ago, which was highlighted by a postseason that saw them advance to the Regional Quarterfinals.
While they were defeated by eventual State Semifinalist Summer Creek in the third round, and their top scorer Krislyn Biscette graduated, there is still plenty of cause for optimism heading into the new year.
In terms of returning talent, junior Da’Niyah Lewis (9.8 ppg, 2.6 apg, 1.7 spg) and senior Zoe Senganya (5.9 ppg, 1.2 spg) will lead the pack, while Gianna Gentry (Sr. G), Preston Young (Sr. C) and Aliyah Woodward (So. G) take on bigger roles.
Defense has been a strong-suit for the Sharks over the past few seasons, and it will be critical for them to execute when facing district counterparts Pearland and Manvel this winter.
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