THE NEXT FRONTIER: No. 3 Cy Springs Looks Beyond District Supremacy Toward an Even Bigger Prize
No. 3 — Cypress Springs Panthers
To put Cy Springs’ remarkable consistency into perspective, head coach Taneisha Rogers and company have advanced at least four rounds into the playoffs every year since the 2022-23 season. Last winter was no exception, as the Lady Panthers (24-9) captured their fourth consecutive district title before advancing to the Region II Final, where eventual state champion Lancaster brought their postseason exploits to a close.
All eyes are once again on the sensational Makenzie Jackson. Better known as “The Ansah,” she took the basketball world by storm during her freshman season. Averaging nearly 15 points, eight rebounds, three assists and three steals per contest, Jackson parlayed her remarkable debut into District MVP and TABC All-State accolades.
Seniors Daija Barrow and Milan Barnes — both first-team all-district selections — further reinforce the Lady Panthers’ collective firepower. Then there’s sophomore Maddison Madkins, another dynamic weapon at the forefront of Cy Springs’ youth movement alongside fellow sophomore Journei Williams, a second-team all-district pick.
The road through Region II won't get any easier, but if all goes according to plan, the Lady Panthers could punch their first ticket to the UIL State Tournament in 2027.