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No. 11 Huffman continues historic season reaching UIL State Tournament for the first time
06 Mar, 2021
HOUSTON - Huffman is heading to the UIL State Tournament.
It is not a dream, it is surely not a typo, it is really happening for the No. 11 Falcons following a 62-56 victory over Silsbee in the Region III-4A Championship on Friday night in La Porte.
"From never making it past the third round and now heading to the 6th and state semi-final is awesome, it is surreal," Huffman senior point guard Jacob Harvey said.
Junior power forward Grey Soileau added: "It's crazy-making history especially when our program never went past the regional quarterfinals. We have been playing together for so long and we knew we had the ability to be great! Now we just have to focus on winning the next game and getting closer to that ring!"
<p>This marks the first trip to the UIL State Tournament for the Falcons in program history. Previously, Huffman had never made it past the Regional Quarterfinals - making it there in 2019, 2017, and 2005, but no farther. </p><p><ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:block" data-ad-client="ca-pub-9787720712654893" data-ad-slot="8738871937" data-ad-format="auto" data-full-width-responsive="true"></ins>
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</script></p><p>So, where does the fuel for these Falcons come from? </p><p>In 2020, following a Regional Quarterfinals appearance the year prior, the Falcons' playoff run was short-lived falling in the first round to Hamshire-Fannett, ending their season at 30-4. </p><p>"We took that personally and ever since we have been playing harder and with more hunger every game," Soileau said. </p>
<p><br></p><p>Fast forward to November 13 - the season-opener for Huffman - and it came against Class 6A Grand Oaks. The Falcons won 70-60 and from there they rolled. </p><p>"Our first game against Grand Oaks really set the tone for this season," Harvey said. "We all knew how terrible it felt to lose first round last year so we all knew we had something to prove." </p><p>From that game, Huffman rattled off 17-straight wins, not losing in November or December, and then suffered its lone loss of the season in district play to Hardin-Jefferson in January. </p><p><ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:block" data-ad-client="ca-pub-9787720712654893" data-ad-slot="8738871937" data-ad-format="auto" data-full-width-responsive="true"></ins>
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</script></p><p>Once in the playoffs, the Falcons got over their first-round woes from a year ago by beating West Orange-Stark, 59-48. Then it was a win over Brookshire Royal, 77-42, to get to that third round. With a chance to make history, Huffman did so by downing Lumberton 68-34 to advance to its first-ever Regional Semifinals. </p><p>Carthage awaited the Falcons in the Regional Semis and they beat the Bulldogs 48-37 to set up a meeting with Silsbee - the very team that knocked Huffman out of the Regional Quarters back in 2019. </p><p>With that in mind, that made the six-point victory on Friday even that much sweeter for Harvey. </p><p>"It feels good especially since they were the ones who beat us in the third round my sophomore year," Harvey said. "So, to beat them this year to get to the state tournament is great." </p><p><ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:block" data-ad-client="ca-pub-9787720712654893" data-ad-slot="8738871937" data-ad-format="auto" data-full-width-responsive="true"></ins>
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</script></p><p>Next up for Huffman is Boerne in the UIL Class 4A State Semifinals on Monday. With a win against the Greyhounds, the Falcons will soar into their first-ever state title game. </p><p>And have a chance to bring a basketball state title to Huffman. </p><p>"For this to be my last year playing for Huffman it really has been incredible to have a run like this," Harvey said. "We are confident in what we can do and are ready to keep shocking people." </p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
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No. 12 Atascocita downs No. 14 Summer Creek 52-51 to punch ticket to State Tournament in Instant Thriller
06 Mar, 2021
VYPE Preseason Rankings #3: Atascocita Eagles
HOUSTON - All David Martinez knew is that his team needed to get a stop.
Atascocita leading 52-51, following a circus-level acrobatic shot from senior Tom Hart III to put them up by one with 4.2 seconds remaining in Friday's Region III-6A Championship, Martinez knew rival-Summer Creek would try and go at the basket one more time.
And they did.
With time running off the clock, the Bulldogs fired one last shot attempt, which in live-action looked for a second like it may have beat the buzzer, which sent the Summer Creek fans and team into a frenzy. But instantly, the referee ran to center court waving his arms saying the shot did not count.
<p>Atascocita was heading back to the UIL State Tournament.</p><div class="rm-embed embed-media"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/1FeeaorhxLo" width="560"></iframe></div><p>"Honestly, all I saw was the referee waving it off to be honest with you," Martinez said. "I can't even put it into words. It's an incredible feeling. These young men here [Justin Collins and Tom Hart III] have been here by my side for four years and we've worked extremely hard.<br></p><p><ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:block" data-ad-client="ca-pub-9787720712654893" data-ad-slot="8738871937" data-ad-format="auto" data-full-width-responsive="true"></ins>
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</script></p><p>"My hat goes off to Summer Creek and Kenneth Coleman and his group. That was an unbelievable battle."Summer Creek finishes the season with their best finish in school history by reaching the Regional Finals. It marks the first time the Bulldogs have ever reached this point of the year.</p><div class="rm-embed embed-media"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">VYPE Postgame: <a href="https://twitter.com/AHS_Eagle_BBall?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AHS_Eagle_BBall</a> HC David Martinez talks to the media after a wild win. (Part 1) <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/txhshoops?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#txhshoops</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/UILState?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#UILState</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/HumbleISD?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@HumbleISD</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/HumbleISD_Ath?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@HumbleISD_Ath</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hoopinsider?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@hoopinsider</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/tmoneyy1120?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@tmoneyy1120</a> <a href="https://t.co/4ZkerU1OeE">pic.twitter.com/4ZkerU1OeE</a><br>— vypehouston (@vypehouston) <a href="https://twitter.com/vypehouston/status/1368047298207494144?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 6, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script></div><p>But for Coleman, who is in his third season leading this team, the expectation for his program is for them to be right where they are and even farther.<br></p><p>"I have one goal as a coach and it's to be a state champion, period," Coleman, who led Port Arthur Memorial to the Class 5A State Championship in 2018, said. "I don't enter any season with my goal just being to be the district champion. It feels good, I have some super kids but my goal is to be a state champion. I know it's a progression. </p><p><ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:block" data-ad-client="ca-pub-9787720712654893" data-ad-slot="8738871937" data-ad-format="auto" data-full-width-responsive="true"></ins>
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</script></p><p>"I feel like this team is good enough to be a state champion." </p><p>Atascocita is returning to the UIL State Tournament for the second time in program history. </p><p>The last time the Eagles reached this level came back in 2015-2016. That year, Atascocita played for the Class 6A State title but fell short to DeSoto, finishing the season 38-1. That team was led by current Boston Celtics player Carsen Edwards and current University of Houston standout Fabian White Jr. </p><p>Now, these Atascocita Eagles are set to play Austin Westlake in the State Semifinals early next week with a location, date and time to be determined.</p><div class="rm-embed embed-media"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">VYPE Postgame: <a href="https://twitter.com/AHS_Eagle_BBall?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AHS_Eagle_BBall</a> senior <a href="https://twitter.com/tmoneyy1120?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@tmoneyy1120</a> talks after the win. Says Atascocita is the best team in Texas. Well they are now one of the final 4 6A teams standing <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/txhshoops?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#txhshoops</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hoopinsider?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@hoopinsider</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/HumbleISD?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@HumbleISD</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/HumbleISD_Ath?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@HumbleISD_Ath</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/HumbleISD_AHS?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@HumbleISD_AHS</a> <a href="https://t.co/ZKU2xl5hWg">pic.twitter.com/ZKU2xl5hWg</a><br>— vypehouston (@vypehouston) <a href="https://twitter.com/vypehouston/status/1368047993434365952?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 6, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script></div>
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The Woodlands always has the talent, but can this be the year they break through and get back to the Regional Finals for the first time since 2017? The Woodlands hasn't been to state since 2015 and last won a crown in 2011. The 2021 version of the Highlanders possesses plenty of offense.
<p>It starts with University of Louisiana at Lafayette-commit Kayla Falterman, who plays second and in the outfield. In just 21 games last year, she hit .516 with 11 RBIs for the Highlanders. Jordan Jones (Vernon College) was right behind her hitting for .417, while now-sophomore Alannah Leach hit for .403 as a freshman. Haley Mountain is one to watch for as well at the plate. The other name to remember is Alannah's twin sister Gabby, who brings a big bat as well. So, the offense is there. </p><p>The Leach twins will be players to watch in the city for the next three years, but do the Highlanders have the pitching? That's the big question mark for this squad.</p><p><ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:block" data-ad-client="ca-pub-9787720712654893" data-ad-slot="8738871937" data-ad-format="auto" data-full-width-responsive="true"></ins>
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