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THE STATUS: VYPE DFW Girls Basketball Rankings at the season's midway-point; Guyer, Lincoln on the rise
Just like that, we're already well within the tournament portion of this new winter season.
On its face, this stage presents several opportunities for programs to hone their skills against some potent competition. From the audiences' perspective, it allows us to further understand the who's who of Texas high school girls hoops.
As predicted in the preseason, the Boswell Pioneers appears to be the team to beat in Class 6A, as they currently maintain an daunting record of 21-1 and are the No. 1-ranked team in the state, according to MaxPreps.
Following Boswell in the state rankings are the Lincoln Tigers, who have yet to be defeated entering the holiday season, and are primed to dominate Class 4A in the coming months.
One of the most welcome surprises throughout 2024 so far, however, has been the emergence of Denton Guyer. After going 10-20 last winter, the Wildcats have made a stunning turn-around and are now regarded as a legitimate state power.
This isn't meant to downplay the threat posed by Braswell, Flower Mound, Prosper, and, of course, the 2024 State Champs Duncanville in Class 6A, all of whom will be key contenders in the upcoming postseason.
Additionally, fans should keep an eye on Argyle (5A), Wakeland (5A), and Glen Rose (4A), as each are off to tremendous starts.
Now, with all that out of the way, it's time to examine the premier forces the city has to offer, in our updated DFW rankings.
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VYPE DFW GIRLS TOP-10 (Class 6A-4A)
*Last section indicates current overall record/district record
1. Boswell Pioneers (6A) -- 21-1; 3-0
2. Lincoln Tigers (4A) -- 22-0; 4-0
3. Denton Guyer Wildcats (6A) -- 17-2; 3-1
4. Braswell Bengals (6A) -- 20-1; 4-0
5. Glen Rose Tigers (4A) -- 18-1
6. Flower Mound Jaguars (6A) -- 20-1; 3-1
7. Argyle Eagles (5A) -- 20-4; 3-0
8. Duncanville Pantherettes (6A) -- 12-4; 2-0
9. Wakeland Wolverines (5A) -- 17-4; 4-0
10. Prosper Eagles (6A) -- 15-6; 6-0
Honorable Mentions: South Grand Prairie (6A), Decatur (4A), Sunnyvale (4A), Sachse (6A), Denton Ryan (5A), Plano East (6A), Mansfield Summit (5A), Lancaster (6A), Lucas Lovejoy (5A), Canton (4A), Fossil Ridge (5A)
THE INFLUENCER: Elsik's Brooks Sweet and Salty
ALEXANDRA BROOKS IS AN ELSIK INFLUENCER.
In the fall, the junior can be seen leading the football stands as a Ram cheerleader with enthusiasm and energy. She trades her cheer outfit for a basketball jersey in the winter as a gritty starter for the Elsik girls basketball team.
“I’ve been cheering since a little girl,” she said. “I love it and I could see myself doing it in college. Cheer definitely fits my personality.”
Her alter ego, however, comes out on the basketball court.
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“I have followed my dad’s lead,” she said. “He played college basketball and really taught me the game. I remember playing at the YMCA as a kid and then I got more serious about the game. He has really motivated me to work on my craft.
“My high school coaches have been everything, also. They have encouraged me to keep going and my teammates just pick me up when I need it. I could see myself coaching in high school some day because of my experience here.”
When she’s not cheering, hooping or training, you can catch Brooks in the kitchen cooking her favorites...seafood and pancakes.
“My pancakes are really fluffy,” she laughed. “That is my specialty, but I can also cook some spicy crawfish and crab legs.”
Her cooking skills sort of define her personality...sweet and bouncy as a cheerleader and edgy and salty on the hardwood.