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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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New era at No. 13 Lake Creek as Taylor takes over
No. 13 — LAKE CREEK LIONS
This season marks a new era of Lake Creek girls basketball as a new head coach takes over the sidelines. Brianna Taylor comes over from Georgetown to take over the Lions program. Taylor played her college ball at the University of Texas after playing her high school career at Dekaney High School. Taylor takes over a Lake Creek team that went 26-11 overall a year ago and 12-2 in district play to claim the top seed.
The Lions then used the momentum from the regular season to propel themselves to the Regional Quarterfinals of the playoffs. The bench is not bare for Taylor as she returns senior point guard and Texas A&M-commit Chaney Spencer to the huddle. Spencer was the District 21-5A MVP and an All-Region selection last season.
Other players to watch include Mak Golden (First-Team, All-District), Ava Anderson (Second- Team, All-District) and Bailey Burns (Honorable Mention All-District).
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