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LAYUP LINE: No. 25 Crawford building power program under Johnson

No. 25 — CRAWFORD CHARGERS

Welcome one of Houston’s newest programs to the scene —and a fast-rising one at that.

Under coach Veronica Johnson, the Chargers made plenty of noise in their inaugural varsity campaign, finishing 17-16 and advancing to the Area Round of the playoffs.

It’s a familiar formula for Johnson, who previously turned Atascocita into a perennial contender. Now just nine wins shy of career victory No. 200, she’s laying the foundation for another powerhouse.

Crawford returns its entire starting five, setting the stage for a major leap in Year Two. Haleigh Bonwell (Sr. F) – a first-team, all-district selection – headlines the group after averaging roughly 10 points, 7 rebounds, and 3 steals per contest.

Joining her is Madison Johnson (Sr. F), another first-team pick who posted 9 points and 7 rebounds a game, while Kassidy Mouton (Jr.G) added 8 points and 3 steals. Betsy Martinez, Alexandria Charles, and Jalise Hite also return after providing valuable playoff experience.

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