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The Summit Jaguars are taking home the 5A-D2 Championship after defeating Marshall 54-47
DESTINY FULFILLED: Prichett, Mansfield Summit clinch program’s first-ever UIL Title against Marshall
Facing a formidable opponent in Marshall (37-2), the Jaguars rose to the occasion, securing a 54-47 victory in their second-ever State Final appearance—clinching the program’s first championship.
Head Coach Emund Prichett, who’s been with the team since moving over from Killeen Shoemaker in 2017, has helped build Summit into yet another brand out of the DFW area.
Though he bestowed the lion’s share of credit towards the young men who saw their goal become a reality.
Summit HC Emund PrichettMatthew Ogle (VYPE)
“I’m just so grateful to see all their hard work finally pay off,” said Prichett. “More than that, I’m just glad that everyone else got to see it, because I witness their dedication every day. We’re so proud of these guys and none of this would have been possible without them.”
Summit already had some experience playing against Marshall this winter, as the two faced off during the tournament portion of their schedule in December – a game in which they were narrowly defeated 43-38.
However, things ended differently in the most crucial game of the year.
While it was fairly close early on, the Jaguars slowly began to pull away in the second quarter, going on a 13-0 run to make it 19-7 with 5:16 left in the half, and never giving up the lead for the remainder of the match.
This was largely due to the fact that the team played to their strengths, according to Prichett.
“That (the run) was definitely big,” he said. “But, for the rest of the game, our kids just played hard and got defensive stops, which is what we’re all about. We made some shots, took care of the ball, and we controlled the paint, so that was instrumental.”
The Jags capped off an incredible season with a 33-7 record, led by standout senior forward Ian Sedah, whose dominant performance (17 points, 13 rebounds, 3 assists) earned him State MVP honors.
Ian Sedah is named the UIL 5A-D2 State MVPMatthew Ogle (VYPE)
His contributions across the board don’t come as a surprise, considering he’s been one of the team’s driving forces all year long.
“It was really about being active and taking on that role all over the floor,” Sedah said. “As a team, we’re best at being physical, particularly when it comes to boxing out and getting rebounds. We just had more focus coming in, I think, which is why we were able to have that advantage in this game.”
This marked the second occasion that Mansfield Summit had advanced to the State Tournament, last reaching it in 2023, where they suffered a 52-50 heart-breaker against Killeen Ellison in the Semis.
Now that they finally got their ring, it’s become a full circle moment.
Summit's 'Big-Three': Caleb Richard, Ian Sedah, and Theo Brannan (Left to Right)Matthew Ogle (VYPE)
“During my freshman year (2023) I was scared and nervous, but I prepared myself this time around,” said junior point guard Theo Brannan. “I’ve been waiting for this. I told Ian (Sedah) and Caleb (Richard) that we were going to be back. We all knew what we were capable of, so this year was about keeping up that work so we’d be ready for the moment.”
The Jaguars return to Arlington as champions, fulfilling their promise of bringing home the title—one their fans will celebrate for years to come.
The stars of 2024-25 Cy Springs Girls Basketball
THE STATUS: VYPE Houston Basketball Final Rankings with playoffs looming
At the top of the ranks, Cy Springs (27-3) has proven they’re ready to surpass last year’s Regional Semifinal appearance, finishing the regular season with a perfect sweep of District 16-6A.
In District 22-6A, the battle was tight, but Dawson (31-4) ultimately claimed the district title over Pearland (28-7). Both teams are primed for a deep postseason run.
Other teams expected to contend include Grand Oaks (29-3), Alief Taylor (26-5), Clear Brook (31-3), and Hightower (29-5), who have been impressively efficient throughout the winter.
One team that’s flown under the radar this season is Dickinson. The Gators (24-6A champions) are riding an 11-game winning streak and are poised to make some noise in the playoffs.
Don’t count out 2024 state semifinalists Summer Creek (24-11) either, as they’ve gained momentum while sharing the 23-6A title with C.E. King (26-5).
Other teams to watch in the coming weeks include Cinco Ranch (25-5), Fulshear (27-7), and Klein Collins (25-6).
On the boys’ side, Fort Bend Marshall (31-2) dominates Class 5A. With just a week left in the regular season, the Buffs are in prime position to claim a potential state championship.
Shadow Creek (28-2) may be the best 6A team in Houston. But, teams like Katy Jordan (29-3), Atascocita (25-4), and Seven Lakes (30-5) will certainly have something to say about that in the postseason.
Meanwhile, Fort Bend Travis (28-3) and Clear Springs (30-4) continue to impress, and it will be intriguing to see how far their momentum carries them.
In Class 4A, Stafford (32-0) remains unbeaten and looks to make another deep run toward the Alamodome.
With the postseason just around the corner, here's the final outlook on H-Town Hoops.
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*Parentheses indicates the team's district
*Last section indicates current overall record/district record
VYPE HOU GIRLS BASKETBALL TOP-20 (Class 6A-4A)
1. Cypress Springs Panthers (16-6A) -- 27-3; 14-0
2. Dawson Eagles (22-6A) -- 31-4; 16-0
3. Grand Oaks Grizzlies (13-6A) -- 29-3; 16-0
4. Alief Taylor Lions (20-6A) -- 26-5; 9-1
5. Dickinson Gators (24-6A) -- 26-8; 13-1
6. Pearland Oilers (22-6A) -- 28-7; 14-2
7. Clear Brook Wolverines (24-6A) -- 31-3; 12-2
8. Hightower Hurricanes (21-6A) -- 29-5; 14-0
9. C.E. King Panthers (23-6A) -- 26-5; 13-1
10. Summer Creek Bulldogs (23-6A) -- 24-11; 13-1
11. Cinco Ranch Cougars (19-6A) -- 25-5; 15-1
12. Fulshear Chargers (20-6A) -- 27-7; 9-1
13. Klein Collins Tigers (15-6A) -- 25-6; 13-3
14. Clear Creek Wildcats (24-6A) -- 26-6; 11-3
15. Manvel Mavericks (22-6A) -- 26-8; 12-4
16. Cypress Falls Eagles (17-6A) -- 26-5; 13-1
17. Klein Bearkats (15-6A) -- 27-8; 12-4
18. Barbers Hill Eagles (19-5A) -- 28-7; 13-1
19. Cypress Ranch Mustangs (16-6A) -- 24-8; 12-2
20. Katy Taylor Mustangs (19-6A) -- 24-8; 12-4
Honorable Mentions: Tomball Memorial, Fort Bend Austin, Shadow Creek, Tompkins, Klein Oak, Fort Bend Willowridge, La Porte, Katy Jordan, Bridgeland, Friendswood, The Woodlands, Alief Hastings
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VYPE HOU BOYS BASKETBALL TOP-20 (Class 6A-4A)
1. Fort Bend Marshall Buffaloes (22-5A) -- 31-2; 11-0
2. Shadow Creek Sharks (22-6A) -- 28-2; 15-0
3. Katy Jordan Warriors (19-6A) -- 29-3; 14-1
4. Atascocita Eagles (23-6A) -- 25-4; 13-0
5. Seven Lakes Spartans (19-6A) -- 30-5; 14-2
6. FB Travis Tigers (21-6A) -- 28-3; 12-1
7. Clear Springs Chargers (24-6A) -- 30-4; 12-1*
8. Friendswood Mustangs (20-5A) -- 27-5; 10-2
9. C.E. King Panthers (23-6A) -- 20-9; 11-2
10. Stafford Spartans (21-4A) -- 32-0; 11-0
11. Grand Oaks Grizzlies (13-6A) -- 26-8; 13-2
12. Ridge Point Panthers (21-6A) -- 23-8; 10-3
13. Summer Creek Bulldogs (23-6A) -- 22-11; 10-3
14. Katy Tigers (19-6A) -- 27-6; 10-5
15. Bellaire Cardinals (18-6A) -- 20-10; 9-2
16. Cinco Ranch Cougars (19-6A) -- 26-7; 10-5
17. College Park Cavaliers (13-6A) -- 24-9; 12-3
18. Cypress Springs Panthers (16-6A) -- 24-9; 10-2
19. Iowa Colony Pioneers (20-5A) -- 22-11; 8-3
20. Booker T. Washington Eagles (20-4A) -- 23-4; 16-1
Honorable Mentions: Cypress Creek, Strake Jesuit, Barbers Hill, Fort Bend Bush, Huffman Hargrave, Yates, Cypress Falls, Cypress Ranch, La Porte, Pearland, Dickinson, Clear Falls, Wheatley