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THE REEL: Stars, teams shine at VYPE Hoops Fall Showcase; highlights
VYPE got a sneak peek at the Greater Houston girls basketball scene, hosting the VYPE Hoops Fall Showcase at the Texas Tornados facility in Cy-Fair last weekend.
Forty-eight teams participated in the event as the city’s best were on display.
Cy Springs, CE King, Dawson, Summer Creek and Klein Oak looked solid in Class 6A, while Lake Creek and Iowa Colony flexed as a contending Class 5A squads. Kinkaid was one of the top private schools in the building.
“This event gets bigger and better each year,” VYPE tournament director Ashley Turrentine said. “Seeing players like Aniya Foy (Kansas State), Chaney Spencer (Texas A&M) and Jemini Mitchell all play in the same gym is awesome, while previewing the best teams in Houston. As a basketball fan, I look forward this tournament every year.”
Check out some of the action.
THE PRIDE: No. 25 Lake Creek girls hoops anticipating a playoff return
The Lake Creek Lions had an impressive season in 2023.
After an impressive regular season, which saw the Lions finish second in District 21-5A (11-3), Lake Creek reached the Regional Quarterfinals of the UIL postseason before falling to Pflugerville Hendrickson to finish the season with an overall record of 25-10.
Four starters return for coach Sarah Simmons' squad, led by first-teamers Chaney Spencer and Mak Golden. Senior Corie Clark runs the point on the court and was also a first-teamer a year ago.
“We have great perimeter shooting that will open up driving lanes,” Simmons said. “We have to pressure on defense and attack on offense.”