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ON THE RISE: Is there more in store for No. 22 C.E. King this Winter?
22 -- C.E. KING PANTHERS
C.E. King enjoyed what was easily the best season (24-11-1;8-6 in district) they’ve seen over the past decade, not only reaching the playoffs but advancing three rounds deep.
Given the fact that they will no longer have to contend with Beaumont United and West Brook, due to the UIL realignment, fortune should continue to favor coach Damien Mobley and company.
This will be a senior-laden group headlined by Christian Thomas, a 6-foot-7 forward who holds offers from Lamar, Bryant and George Mason, among others.
Others to watch include Adarian Ajah (Sr. F) and Eric Lavergne (Sr. G).
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The CE King Panthers are a bit of a flier, having missed the postseason a year ago in a tough district. The district remains the same, but the Panthers are more experienced heading into 2024.
Triplet Logan Alexander (sisters committed to Tulsa) is one of the top posts in the area and will help protect the paint on defense. He’s a bucket in the post as well.
Senior J’Mar Franklin will bring experience to the point guard spot, while junior Eric Lavergne will compliment him in the back-court.
Christian Thomas will provide scoring and defense from his small forward spot.
If the Panthers can get in the postseason, they will be well-tested from their district slate.