GAMES
RANKINGS
THE PRIDE: It's State Title or Bust for Legacy Prep girls hoops
After narrowly losing in the State Championship last season, the girls' basketball team from Legacy Preparatory Christian Academy is back with a “State Title or Bust” mentality.
Winning a title could very well be in the Lions’ future.
This team returns leaders such as last year’s MVP Molly Steed, along with seniors MK Kloesel and Aubrey Davis. Watch out for senior Georgia Freeman, who is a constant inside the locker room.
“The girls have got a great legacy in front of them -- pardon the pun,” said coach Audra May. “They’ve seen how far we can go, and they know what’s possible. They’ll work hard to get there, and they know what our expectations are every single year.”
The team veterans will be supported by a talented group of younger players to include sophomores Charlotte and Ginger Freeman and freshman Ava Brieger.
May will also be bringing a newer look to Legacy Prep’s usual game plan.
“We’re installing a new offense to give us kind of a refresh,” May said. “It’s because the team is built a little differently than it has been in the past. But, defense will be the name of the game. It’ll be fast and furious.”
The Lions are back on the court this weekend at the Brentwood Christian Invitational.
Legacy Prep volleyball has bright future as young stars emerge
Laura Cantu knows something about competing.
The new Legacy Prep head volleyball coach played the sport at Pearland, but really made a name for herself as the quarterback for the Houston Energy – the city’s women’s professional football team. She has played professional football for 19 years.
“I want our girls to be confident in who they are and have fun,” Cantu said. “I’m going to put them in the best position to be successful and help them grow as athletes. Some of our girls play club, some do not, but we are trying to elevate our players to get to an elite level.”
The seniors include Baleigh Brown and Georgia Freeman, who provide leadership in the locker room.
The Lions best volleyball could be in front of them as they are led by sophomores Emerson Lilja and Taylor Alarid and junior Alexis Eversull.
“We are a pretty young team,” Cantu said. “We have expectations to go deep in the playoffs this year, but our future is bright for years to come.”
Most recently, the Lions won the gold consolation bracket at the Hill Country Christian Tournament leading up to district play.