VYPE Preseason Girl's Basketball: No. 4 Shadow Creek

Dec 04, 2020

Across all of their programs, Shadow Creek has seen some spectacular success early on. Girls basketball has been no different. Under the direction of LaToya Michaeux, the Sharks went 32-5 overall with a 16-0 mark in district play last year.

Oklahoma-signee Bre'yon White leads the crew averaging 13 points and 8 rebounds per game. Her partner in crime is R'Mani Taylor who has averaged 12.6 points per game to add on. White was the District 24-5A Defensive MVP, while Taylor was the District 24-5A Co-MVP.

Other key returners include first-team, all-district picks Brooklin Brown (7.4 points and 3.4 rebounds per game) and Da'Nae Williams (8.4 points and 1.9 rebounds per game).

Also watch for Riachel Anderson, who was a second-team, all-district pick, averaging 5.7 points and 5.1 rebounds per game. The Sharks make the jump up to Class 6A this year and have the firepower to contend among the best.

OILER PRIDE: Pearland Looking To Make It Back To State

After reaching the State Tournament for the second consecutive year – and the seventh time overall – the Pearland Oilers fell just short of claiming their first title since 1980, losing 4-1 to Tomball in Round Rock last spring. With valuable experience gained, this year is about seizing that opportunity.

Coach David Rogers enters his sixth year at the helm, relying on a talented core to reach their goal. Texas A&M-commit Nico Partida is back for his final year in the high school spotlight, after earning District 23-6A MVP and UIL-6A All-Tournament honors a year ago. In addition to his impeccable play on defense and at-bat (.414 BA, 7 HR, 41 RBI), Partida can just as easily make an impact when pitching (5-0), alongside junior Grant Shepherd.

THE MUSTANGS: Memorial Loaded Roster Ready For State Run

While their 26-14-2 record last season showcases a strong campaign, Memorial’s true potential was revealed in the playoffs. Advancing four rounds deep into the 2024 postseason, the Jeremy York-led Mustangs reached heights that no previous team in recent memory had attained.

What makes this even more exciting is the fact that the majority of the roster from that playoff run returns for the upcoming season. Key contributors will include first-team, all-district selections Will Van Wie (Houston commit), Jake Earnest (Baylor commit), and Jackson Castillo (Sr. DH/C), all of whom will play pivotal roles in the batting order.

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