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The featured standouts of the 2026-27 Heights Bulldogs basketball team.
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No. 8 — Heights Bulldogs
The Bulldogs undeniably raised the bar a season ago, capturing the district title with an unblemished record — their first championship since Ralph Barreras took the reins at Heights in 2020. Though Jordan cut their postseason aspirations short in the Area Round, Heights' 29-6 résumé set a compelling benchmark for what lies ahead.
Bona fide game-changer Eric “EJ” Beard headlines the roster, having averaged 22 points, five rebounds, and three assists as a sophomore. Already a three-star prospect with offers from Ole Miss and TCU, Beard figures to command even more attention as he elevates his scoring prowess.
Fellow junior Eric Ekwegbara (6-foot-6) reinforces the Bulldogs' interior game alongside Cy Falls transfer Teron Watts Jr., while seniors Mike Sanchez and Fidelis Babineaux further solidify the roster's depth.
Barreras' objective? Have the Bulldogs battle-tested before district play begins, with early-season competition serving as the proving ground.
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The featured standouts of the 2026-27 Dickinson Gators basketball team.
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No. 9 — Dickinson Gators
A 26-8 effort would typically be cause for celebration, but Dickinson's ambitions extend well beyond that mark under head coach Jason Wilson. Despite drawing eventual state semifinalist Atascocita in the opening round of last year's playoffs, the Gators have the personnel to make a compelling resurgence — beginning with reclaiming the district throne.
At the forefront is senior forward TroyNelle Belle, the reigning Co-District MVP who averaged over 24 points and seven rebounds per game. Standing 6-foot-7, Belle combines imposing size with a polished finishing touch that few opposing defenses have managed to contain.
Junior guard James Turner, the Co-Defensive Player of the Year, adds another dimension to the Gators' arsenal, while seniors Jaxon Walker, Isaiah Gutierrez, and Jayce Minteer — all honorable mentions — round out what could be the district's most complete roster.
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The featured standouts of the 2026-27 Cypress Ranch Mustangs basketball team.
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No. 10 — Cypress Ranch Mustangs
After finishing second in the district standings, Cy Ranch (21-15) saved its best basketball for the postseason, advancing all the way to the Region II Final in the 6A Division I bracket.
Even with the transition to District 23-6A amid UIL realignment, coach Mason Huffmeister and the Mustangs appear well-equipped to sustain that momentum and add another chapter to their recent postseason exploits.
The unanimous 16-6A MVP, Josh Goodwin, has since graduated and now plays at Northeastern University. That means the torch has been passed to younger brother Korben “KJ” Goodwin, who now has his opportunity to take center stage. Goodwin has already proven his worth, parlaying averages of 13 points and eight rebounds into a first-team all-district selection.
He’ll be complemented by senior guards Jamison Crawford and Adam Holmes — both poised to thrive in expanded roles — alongside junior Sergio Cabrera.
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