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New Wave Of Talent Headline No. 6 CE King Panthers
6 — C.E. KING PANTHERS
C.E. King pieced together a solid campaign in 2024, going 29-7 overall and advancing to the Regional Quarterfinals.
The Panthers fell just short of a Regional Tournament berth, falling 43-41 to Pearland. Key returners heading into 2025 include second-team, all-district pick DeAvion Wilson, who is a New Mexico State-commit.
Others to watch include honorable-mention selections Jazzlyn Robertson, Aniya Cooper and Ariele Alford. Wilson was named to the TGCAAll-Star team at season’s end as well. A player to watch this season at C.E. King will be incoming freshman Skylar Conway, who could be a Houston phenom for years to come.
After graduating a solid senior class, it is time for the next wave of Panthers to leave their mark.
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Jemini Mitchell of Cypress Springs
THE REEL: Stars, teams shine at VYPE Hoops Fall Showcase; highlights
VYPE got a sneak peek at the Greater Houston girls basketball scene, hosting the VYPE Hoops Fall Showcase at the Texas Tornados facility in Cy-Fair last weekend.
Forty-eight teams participated in the event as the city’s best were on display.
Cy Springs, CE King, Dawson, Summer Creek and Klein Oak looked solid in Class 6A, while Lake Creek and Iowa Colony flexed as a contending Class 5A squads. Kinkaid was one of the top private schools in the building.
“This event gets bigger and better each year,” VYPE tournament director Ashley Turrentine said. “Seeing players like Aniya Foy (Kansas State), Chaney Spencer (Texas A&M) and Jemini Mitchell all play in the same gym is awesome, while previewing the best teams in Houston. As a basketball fan, I look forward this tournament every year.”
Check out some of the action.