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MAKING THEIR MARK: No. 2 Cypress Springs on the path to greatness

The Panthers made a run to the Region II Semifinals in 2023, where they fell short to DeSoto. Now, Cypress Springs is looking to go back and beyond.

The Panthers finished 31-9 a year ago and went 13-1 in district play.

Ayla McDowell is coming off a phenomenal sophomore campaign where she averaged a team-leading 17.8 points per game. Move-in Ma’Riyah Vincent (Missouri-commit) will add scoring and rebounding, while freshman Jemini Mitchell will be a force to be reckoned with.

Melanie Hodges will be a tremendous role player, while Evonne Sidney and Zamari Reece are back for their senior years.

This team could be primed to run it right back to the Regional Tournament again in 2024.

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Ayla McDowell


Evonne Sidney


Jemini Mitchell