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Fort Bend Marshall's Eian Lowe
TAKING THE NEXT STEP: Lowe's journey impacted by more than Marshall's run to State
“What made this team so special was the fact that we were all bought into the goal,” Lowe said. “The chemistry finally kicked in for us, and the brotherhood was too strong for us not to reach that point. The defeats we experienced in the past, specifically when we lost in the Regional Final last year, really fueled us this time around. We just locked in and did what we needed to do.”
Though the Buffaloes ultimately fell short in the title game, losing 54-47 to Mansfield Summit, Lowe delivered a standout performance.
The stars of 2024-25 Fort Bend Marshall BasketballBradley C. Collier (VYPE)
He led all scorers with 28 points and earned a spot on the State All-Tournament team.
As the stakes rose, so did his leadership.
“As a leader on this team, I knew it would potentially fall upon me to set the example,” Lowe said. “Even though we have a lot of talented guys on this roster, it was up to me to create ‘Big Mo: Big Momentum’ and make sure the energy was still up for us.
“Even if we weren’t playing up to the standard that we set for ourselves, I knew that I couldn’t fall. I had to keep the bar high so that we had the best chance of rallying against them.”
Lowe’s journey at Marshall began after transferring from The Kinkaid School, a private school competing in the SPC Division, during his sophomore year.
He quickly found that the public school stage gave him a different level of competition—and an opportunity to grow.
Bradley C. Collier (VYPE)
“The competition level is very different,” Lowe said. “I’m a very aggressive and competitive player, so being introduced to this stage allowed me to grow because I could go up against people who shared that same mentality. Competing with Marshall has pushed me to elevate my game in ways that the private school division might not have.”
But it wasn’t just his competition that pushed him forward.
His older brother, Jaland Lowe—a former Buffs standout and now a sophomore point guard at the University of Kentucky—has been a guiding force in his development.
“He (Jaland) has had an immense influence on me,” Lowe said. “He’s the reason I set the bar so high for myself because he showed me what it takes to be a great point guard and teammate, to the degree of advancing to the next level. Because of him, I see how the journey goes, what steps need to be taken, and the work ethic needed to reach that point.”
Now, Eian is beginning to take those steps himself. He already holds an offer from Lamar University and has drawn interest from multiple programs.
However, he remains patient as he evaluates his options.
“I’ve been in communication with multiple schools, both in and out of the state,” Lowe said. “I’m taking a patient approach and just waiting for the best opportunity I see for myself. I’ll be making my decision soon, but for right now, I’m just focusing on crossing the stage at graduation.”
With a state championship appearance under his belt and a bright future ahead, Lowe’s legacy at Fort Bend Marshall is already cemented.
Now, his next chapter awaits.
The Summit Jaguars are taking home the 5A-D2 Championship after defeating Marshall 54-47
DESTINY FULFILLED: Prichett, Mansfield Summit clinch program’s first-ever UIL Title against Marshall
Facing a formidable opponent in Marshall (37-2), the Jaguars rose to the occasion, securing a 54-47 victory in their second-ever State Final appearance—clinching the program’s first championship.
Head Coach Emund Prichett, who’s been with the team since moving over from Killeen Shoemaker in 2017, has helped build Summit into yet another brand out of the DFW area.
Though he bestowed the lion’s share of credit towards the young men who saw their goal become a reality.
Summit HC Emund PrichettMatthew Ogle (VYPE)
“I’m just so grateful to see all their hard work finally pay off,” said Prichett. “More than that, I’m just glad that everyone else got to see it, because I witness their dedication every day. We’re so proud of these guys and none of this would have been possible without them.”
Summit already had some experience playing against Marshall this winter, as the two faced off during the tournament portion of their schedule in December – a game in which they were narrowly defeated 43-38.
However, things ended differently in the most crucial game of the year.
While it was fairly close early on, the Jaguars slowly began to pull away in the second quarter, going on a 13-0 run to make it 19-7 with 5:16 left in the half, and never giving up the lead for the remainder of the match.
This was largely due to the fact that the team played to their strengths, according to Prichett.
“That (the run) was definitely big,” he said. “But, for the rest of the game, our kids just played hard and got defensive stops, which is what we’re all about. We made some shots, took care of the ball, and we controlled the paint, so that was instrumental.”
The Jags capped off an incredible season with a 33-7 record, led by standout senior forward Ian Sedah, whose dominant performance (17 points, 13 rebounds, 3 assists) earned him State MVP honors.
Ian Sedah is named the UIL 5A-D2 State MVPMatthew Ogle (VYPE)
His contributions across the board don’t come as a surprise, considering he’s been one of the team’s driving forces all year long.
“It was really about being active and taking on that role all over the floor,” Sedah said. “As a team, we’re best at being physical, particularly when it comes to boxing out and getting rebounds. We just had more focus coming in, I think, which is why we were able to have that advantage in this game.”
This marked the second occasion that Mansfield Summit had advanced to the State Tournament, last reaching it in 2023, where they suffered a 52-50 heart-breaker against Killeen Ellison in the Semis.
Now that they finally got their ring, it’s become a full circle moment.
Summit's 'Big-Three': Caleb Richard, Ian Sedah, and Theo Brannan (Left to Right)Matthew Ogle (VYPE)
“During my freshman year (2023) I was scared and nervous, but I prepared myself this time around,” said junior point guard Theo Brannan. “I’ve been waiting for this. I told Ian (Sedah) and Caleb (Richard) that we were going to be back. We all knew what we were capable of, so this year was about keeping up that work so we’d be ready for the moment.”
The Jaguars return to Arlington as champions, fulfilling their promise of bringing home the title—one their fans will celebrate for years to come.