While the season is just two weeks old, one of the top offenses in they city is Deer Park, which has outscored opponents 97-26. The Deer have knocked off La Porte and most recently Clear Creek last week.
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Some of the stars of 2024-25 Bellaire Basketball
In the final game of the season, the 6A-Division I title will be decided between Houston’s Bellaire Cardinals and Dallas powerhouse Duncanville Panthers.
For Bellaire (27-10), history has already been made. Earlier this week, the Cardinals reached the State Tournament for the first time, then extended their milestone with a 65-57 semifinal win over Brennan.
Led by Coach Bruce Glover, Bellaire boasts one of the most dynamic players in Texas—superstar Shelton Henderson. The state’s No. 1-ranked player in the Class of 2025, Henderson is a force on both ends of the court.
Bellaire's Shelton Henderson (Duke-commit)Bradley C. Collier (VYPE)
His 6-foot-7 frame, scoring ability, and all-around impact were on full display in the semifinals, where he posted 26 points, 20 rebounds, and 4 assists. A state championship—and possibly a State MVP honor—would be the perfect way to cap his high school career before heading to Duke.
Of course, Henderson isn’t alone. Three-star guard L.J. Andrews, who holds offers from Texas A&M, George Mason, Lamar, and Nicholls State, plays a key role, while seniors Jaren Brown (F), Kohlman Dutton (G), Ejypt Gibbs (F), and sophomore Jadarian Williams (G) have all contributed to Bellaire’s historic run.
However, the Cardinals will face their toughest challenge yet in Duncanville.
Duncanville (26-7) is no stranger to this stage, having reached the State Tournament nine times, including four straight appearances from 2019 to 2022. Under longtime coach David Peavy, the Panthers have become a powerhouse and now seek their first state title since 2021—and their sixth overall.
After splitting the District 11-6A title with Lancaster (13-1), Duncanville dominated Temple (58-33), Wylie (70-56), Grand Oaks (84-68), and Rockwall (79-30) before edging out Allen 77-74 in the semifinals.
Senior guard Kayden Edwards, a TCU-signee, has been the driving force behind Duncanville’s success, averaging 26 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists, and 2 steals per game.
Alongside him, standout point guard Christopher Hunt Jr. (offers from Sam Houston State, Texas State, etc.) has been equally effective, averaging 14 points and 4 rebounds while leading the team in field goal percentage (53%).
The Panthers’ depth is another key factor. Beckham Black (9 PPG, 5 APG, 3 RPG), Cam Smith (9 PPG, 6 RPG, 2 APG), and Gary Jones (6 PPG, 3 RPG, 1 APG) round out one of Texas’ most complete squads, eager to add another championship to their storied history.
With two elite teams set to clash, the stage is set for an unforgettable UIL 6A-D1 State Championship in the Alamodome on Saturday night (7 PM).
Some of the stars of 2024-25 Katy Jordan Basketball
In the 6A-Division II race, both Katy Jordan and Denton Guyer are making history, each reaching the state final for the first time.
Despite being founded just four years ago, Jordan (35-3) has quickly cemented itself as a title contender, a testament to both the program's talent and the leadership of Coach Charlie Jones.
Senior point guard Jaden Holt has been a key catalyst, contributing in all phases—scoring (15 PPG), playmaking (3 APG), and defense (40 steals in 2024).
The Warriors’ strength, however, lies in their depth.
Seniors Elijah Black (12 PPG, 3 APG, 1 SPG), Rayan Fadika (10 PPG, 7 RPG, 2 APG), Jude Oluokun (7 PPG, 6 RPG, 1 APG), and junior Keegan Moorehead (6 PPG, 3 RPG) help form one of the most balanced rotations in Texas.
On the other side, Denton Guyer (33-7) enters the final as the No. 4-ranked team in the state (MaxPreps).
After a tight 51-48 win over Dallas Jesuit in the area round, the Wildcats have dominated their path to the championship, cruising past Crowley (72-54), Frenship (64-43), and College Park (68-44).
Under Coach Grant Long, they aim to cap off the program’s most successful season since its founding in 2005.
One of the most highly anticipated games of the year tips off Saturday at 5:00 PM in the historic Alamodome. A new champion will be crowned—stay tuned for full coverage.
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