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GOLD STATUS: No. 3 Katy Jordan ready to prove their 2025 State run was no fluke

No. 3 -- JORDAN WARRIORS

Last winter marked a defining chapter for Katy Jordan — one filled with historic “firsts.” The Warriors not only captured their first-ever district championship but stormed through the postseason to make their debut at the UIL 6A-DII State Final, finishing with a stellar 35-4 record.

Their narrow 48–47 loss to Denton Guyer in the Alamodome stood as one of March’s most riveting contests, emblematic of the resilience and edge that 19-6A Coach of the Year Charlie Jones has ingrained in the program’s DNA.

Replacing the likes of District MVP Jaden Holt (West Texas A&M), Defensive MVP Elijah Black (Dallas College–North Lake), and first-team standouts Rayan Fadika (Western Texas College) and Jude Oluokun is no easy task. Yet, Jordan has made a habit of reloading — not rebuilding.

Leading the next wave is junior combo guard Marwane Fadika, who’s poised to carve out a larger role following his older brother Rayan’s graduation. Sophomore forward Caleb Huff (6-foot-6) and freshman guard Isaiah Wright (6-foot-3) also headline a young, promising core expected to take significant strides in 2026.

“The standard has been set from last year, and we have no intention of going back,” Jones said — a statement that perfectly encapsulates the Warriors’ mindset as they aim to prove their breakthrough season was only the beginning.

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