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THE LAST DANCE: UIL Basketball 6A-D2 State Final Preview -- Katy Jordan vs. Denton Guyer
In the 6A-Division II race, both Katy Jordan and Denton Guyer are making history, each reaching the state final for the first time.
Despite being founded just four years ago, Jordan (35-3) has quickly cemented itself as a title contender, a testament to both the program's talent and the leadership of Coach Charlie Jones.
Senior point guard Jaden Holt has been a key catalyst, contributing in all phases—scoring (15 PPG), playmaking (3 APG), and defense (40 steals in 2024).
The Warriors’ strength, however, lies in their depth.
Seniors Elijah Black (12 PPG, 3 APG, 1 SPG), Rayan Fadika (10 PPG, 7 RPG, 2 APG), Jude Oluokun (7 PPG, 6 RPG, 1 APG), and junior Keegan Moorehead (6 PPG, 3 RPG) help form one of the most balanced rotations in Texas.
On the other side, Denton Guyer (33-7) enters the final as the No. 4-ranked team in the state (MaxPreps).
After a tight 51-48 win over Dallas Jesuit in the area round, the Wildcats have dominated their path to the championship, cruising past Crowley (72-54), Frenship (64-43), and College Park (68-44).
Under Coach Grant Long, they aim to cap off the program’s most successful season since its founding in 2005.
One of the most highly anticipated games of the year tips off Saturday at 5:00 PM in the historic Alamodome. A new champion will be crowned—stay tuned for full coverage.
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“We played are really tough tournament schedule and that experience prepared us though for tough times this season and culminated in tonight,” coach Bruce Glover said. “Now, when I go on and this team moves one, we will always be able to look back and remember this team. It’s really huge.”
Duke signee Shelton Henderson lead the way with 26 points and 20 rebounds.
“There is that famous story about the horse, ‘Sectretariat’,” Glover said. “When they cut him open, he had a heart twice as big as other horses. That is Sheldon Henderson.”
Next up for Bellaire is Duncanville in the State Finals.
"This is everything," Henderson said. "I came in here my freshman year and told the coaches I was going to win one for them. We knew we came in here as the underdogs and just had to play our game. We couldn't get caught up in the fans and the media. We just locked in and got it done."
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Katy Jordan also made school history beating San Antonio Harlan, 57-36, in the Class 6A DII Semifinal. Jaden Holt and Elijah Black make up on one of the best backcourts in the state and will now face Denton Guyer in the Finals on Saturday at 5 pm.
The FB Marshall Buffs were in Goliad, Texas and took down Alamo Heights, 47-29 in the Class 5A DII to return to the State Finals for the first time since 2017. The Buffs are on a 22-game winning steak. Marshall will face Mansfield Summit on Saturday.
Booker T. Washington is back in the Finals. The Eagles handled LBJ Austin, 76-56, in the Semis and will face power Dallas Kimball in the Finals on Friday. Robert Jones, Sam Johnson and Jalen Webb lead the way for Washington.
The Wheatley Wildcats have run the gauntlet in the playoffs. The Wildcats beat La Marque, 49-44, in the Semis to advance to the Finals. Wheatley has beaten Silsbee and Yates as well in the postseason. The ‘Cats will face Kennedale in the Class 4A DII Finals. Coach David Burrell leans on Quinton Sanders and Marquan Elder on the court.
Columbus advanced in Class 3A DI to face Tatum, while Kountze will play Paradise in the Class 3A DII Finals.
Beaumont West Brook of southeast Texas is 37-2 and will face Birdville High in the Class 5A DI Finals.