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Lutheran High North Lions TAPPS 4A State Semifinalists
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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.
Concordia Lutheran, Village School favorites as TAPPS postseason tips off
The TAPPS private school boys and girls basketball tourneys start this week and Houston has some teams with their eyes on the prize. All of them of course, but there are a few who have a legit shot.
Concordia Lutheran is loaded with talent and will cruise in the first round. However, the 'Saders could catch a pretty talented Village School in Round 2, which would be interesting. Guard RJ Keene is averaging just at 20 point pers game followed by Trey Miller and Kenyon Holcombe. Concordia is H-Town's best shot for a Class 6A title.
Westbury Christian is loaded with talent again and are the favorites in Class 5A. The Wildcats ran the table in district and are led by a pair of juniors Chris Felix and Ja'Vier Francis. They are legit.
The boys from up north – The Woodlands Christian Academy – are the favorites in Class 4A. Guard Bakari LaStrap runs the show for coach Tanner Fields, who went unblemished in district play. They went 24-7 on the season.
Tomball Rosehill, Alpha Omega and Baytown Christian are looming in Class 3-1A.
On the girls' side, it's The Village School's Class 6A title to lose. The Village is LOADED… Like REALLY loaded as they pushed their record to 33-3. Jada Malone leads to team. Concordia Lutheran has a shot, but the Vikings are impressive.
Second Baptist and Lutheran South are the Queens of Houston in TAPPS 5A, while Lutheran North carries the torch for Class 4A.
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