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FORGING AHEAD: No. 25 Iowa Colony hopes to re-establish postseason contention

No. 25 -- IOWA COLONY PIONEERS

Entering his second season at the helm, former Pasadena Memorial coach Trent Olivier aims to elevate the Pioneers after a respectable 23-12 campaign.

One of the youngest varsity programs on Houston’s southside, Iowa Colony finished second in District 20-5A last winter but suffered an early playoff exit at the hands of Port Arthur Memorial—an outcome the team is determined to reverse, hoping to recapture the same momentum they felt when advancing five rounds deep the year prior.

IC will field a veteran-heavy rotation, led by point guard Chase Wiley and forward Jaylen Brown, both all-district honorable mentions. Meanwhile, Bryson Baxter (Sr. F) and Jermaine Thomas (Sr. G) are poised for expanded roles, adding depth and versatility.

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