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Roberts, Watson headline No. 12 Iowa Colony as they move to Class 5A
No. 12 — IOWA COLONY PIONEERS
Iowa Colony, under third-year coach Brandi Justice, has already made some noise. Last year, the Pioneers went an impressive 26-9 overall and 12-0 in district play.
Iowa Colony returns four starters off that team which will seek a third- straight playoff trip in 2025 as they move up to Class 5A. Sophomore Eryn Roberts averaged 12 points and five steals per game as a freshman in 26 games played. Roberts earned District 24-4A Newcomer of the Year. She was also named TABC All-Region and holds one offer from Lamar University.
Junior Payton Watson was named the 26-4A Utility Player of the Year. Others to watch include seniors Aaliiyah Rogers and Kenadie Francis.
The key to success for Justice’s squad is to play “Iowa Colony Basketball” -- trusting each other for 32 minutes.
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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.”
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