No. 14 -- CYPRESS RANCH MUSTANGS
Competing with the perennial dominance of Cy Springs is never an easy task, but Cypress Ranch has continuously remained in the upper tier of District 16-6A.
That trend continued a year ago, when coach Megan Daniel guided the team to a 25-9 record and a second-place district finish before a narrow Area Round loss to Nimitz.
At the heart of the Mustangs’ firepower is senior Averie Steele, a towering presence in each phase of the game. Steele led Cypress Ranch in scoring (14.8 ppg), surpassed the 1,000-point career milestone, and set school records for blocks — single game, single season (66), and career totals. Her all-around prowess earned her 16-6A Defensive Player of the Year honors and makes her a clear future Division I prospect.
Supporting Steele are seasoned leaders Audriana Kobina (second-team, all-district) and Ireland Wright (honorable mention). Rounding out the returning senior class will be Saniyya Harden (Sr. F), Carlea Broom (Sr. G), and Essence Winston (Sr. G).
With the quality of assets this team has, it’s entirely possible that the Mustangs surpass their 2025-mark and then some.