READY FOR THE GAUNTLET: A Loaded District Sets the Stage for No. 8 C.E. King to Make Noise
No. 8 C.E. King Panthers
A 30-win season has put C.E. King firmly on the radar in Houston-area girls basketball. Following an impressive 30-8 showing that featured a district runner-up finish and an Area Round appearance, head coach Alexandra Bowman’s squad has its sights set on taking another step forward.
Seniors Tiana Patterson, Ja’myah Crout and Jaelyn Blackshire provide a veteran presence, while junior Skylar Conway, the team’s leading returning scorer, figures to be a focal point offensively. Sophomore Mia Zuniga is another name to watch as she prepares to assume an expanded role.
The challenge? Navigating a loaded district featuring back-to-back state champion Summer Creek and a formidable North Shore squad. Consistency will be paramount against that level of competition, but the Panthers have already demonstrated their ability to compete at a high level.
With valuable postseason experience under their belts, C.E. King has plenty of reasons to aim higher in 2026-27.