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THE LAYUP LINE: Venzant has No. 21 Nimitz rolling
No. 21 — NIMITZ COUGARS
Nimitz turned heads a year ago, going 13-1 in district play and advancing to the 6A-D1 Regional Semifinals before bowing
out to eventual state finalist Cedar Hill.
The Kendra Venzant-led Cougars closed the year at 26-9, further cementing their place as one of the area’s well-run organizations. As the new season unfolds, Nimitz looks to extend its playoff streak to six straight appearances — a goal made realistic by a sturdy foundation of returning talent.
Junior Tatiyana Cole (6.3 ppg, 5.5 rpg, 2.1 bpg), a first-team, all-district honoree, anchors the interior with her physical presence and defensive instincts, while sophomore Alayia Hutchinson (4 ppg, 3.5 rpg, 2 apg)— a second-team pick — brings energy to the backcourt.
Also expected to contribute are Jamyla Thomas and Johnielys Clemente Quinones, who round out a roster built on resilience.
Adversity will come, but if there’s one thing the Cougars have proven, it’s that they’re built to handle the grind.
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A Century of Yates Pride — and Another Historic Run
One of the most legendary high schools in the city of Houston is Jack Yates High — better known as “Third Ward High.”
This year, the school is celebrating its 100th anniversary along with the 40th anniversary of the iconic 1985 State Championship team — a squad many consider one of the greatest in Texas high school football history.
In his first year at the helm, Jason Lewis has the Lions roaring. Yates is 11-0 and headed into the second round of the postseason. The Lions are coming off a dominant 50-24 win over Needville and now square off with Pine Tree High this weekend.
VYPE’s Matt Malatesta caught up with Coach Lewis to talk about the turnaround, the culture shift, and the energy buzzing across campus.