HIGHER ALTITUDE: Fresh Off a State Final Appearance, No. 4 Barbers Hill Takes Flight in Class 6A
No. 4 — Barbers Hill Eagles
Barriers were shattered a season ago, as Barbers Hill not only made its second consecutive trip to the Final Four but advanced to the UIL State Championship for the first time since its 1996-97 title-winning season.
Though the Lady Eagles fell short of hoisting the trophy, losing to Argyle in the 5A Division II Final, their stellar 37-4 record sets a compelling precedent for what lies ahead as coach Bryan Harris and company make the leap to Class 6A this winter.
The transition should be relatively seamless, with combo guard Brooklynn Roberson still serving as the catalyst for Barbers Hill’s prolific attack. Now a senior, Roberson added District 19-5A MVP, TABC All-State and UIL All-Tournament Team honors to her growing list of accolades.
Joining her is fellow TABC All-State selection Jayci Lackey, a 6-foot-2 senior who committed to Arkansas Tech in October. The duo will have plenty of support from juniors Madyson Ladd and Reese Owens, as well as seniors Bailey Burns and Kaelyn Blanchard.
The mission? “Building Champions.” The mentality? As Harris puts it, “One Fly, We All Fly.”