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No. 3 Lutheran High North Lions
2021 TAPPS 3A State Champions
The Lions are in prime position for a repeat in 2022. We don't say that lightly either.
They have one of, if not the best player in private school back in Dalanna Carter.
Last season Carter, who has offers from Arizona State and University of Houston, was a first-team, all-state selection after averaging 35.2 points, 6.6 rebounds and 3.4 assists per game. Madison Penn, who averaged 4.2 points per game, is also back after
a second-team, all-district campaign.
Jade Miller is another name to remember as she is committed to Dillard University. Other players to watch include Aaliyah Macias, Lauren Vela, Lauren Cook and Kiara Williams.
John Slomcheck (225-97) enters year 11 at LHN, with "Pressure is Privilege" as the team motto for this season. The Lions, who went 23-3 a year ago, have a legit chance of winning back-to-back crowns behind Carter and company.
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Lutheran High North reached the TAPPS 4A State Semis in Waco a year ago, after playing for the title in 2019. It was there that the Lions saw their season come to an end, falling 56-43 to the Texas School for the Deaf, finishing the year 18-12 overall.
As the Lions look towards 2021, there's a lot to be excited about for John Slomcheck (204-97 at LHN) and company. With all five starters returning, Lutheran High North should be considered a favorite to reach the TAPPS Final Four again.
Led by second-team, all-state pick Kinsie Kim (10 ppg, 6 apg) and first team all-district picks Andrea Ramirez (12 ppg, 10rpg) and Victoria Noack (9 ppg, 5 rpg), the Lions have a lot of scoring potential. Also, watch out for Kaitlyn Alexander.
This team has all the pieces to get back to Waco and if they execute Slomcheck's keys to success for this year – pushing the tempo and pressing on defense – they could get there.