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THE LAYUP LINE: No. 7 Wheatley Wildcats
Wheatley is coming off yet another impressive endeavor, concluding the year 23-3 and advancing two rounds deep into the postseason.
David Burrell steps into Year No. 6 as head coach, focused on keeping the program on a championship trajectory.
The Wildcats bring back the majority of their core lineup, led by District 20-4A MVP Jamie Solomon (Sr. G), who averaged 24 points per game, along with three assists, three rebounds, and four steals. Solomon also reached the 1,000 career point milestone last season, solidifying her status as one of Wheatley’s all-time scorers.
Joining her is Caria Thomas (Jr. PG), last year’s District Newcomer of the Year and first-team, all-district selection, who posted an equally notable statline (17 ppg, 6 rpg, 6 apg, 6 spg). Key contributors also include first-teamer Symone Johnson (Jr. G) and honorable mention Aniya Simmons (Sr. PF).
For Wheatley, success this season will be measured not just in victories, but in the development of its young leaders, the cohesion of its lineup, and the ability to rise to challenges together.
A Century of Yates Pride — and Another Historic Run
One of the most legendary high schools in the city of Houston is Jack Yates High — better known as “Third Ward High.”
This year, the school is celebrating its 100th anniversary along with the 40th anniversary of the iconic 1985 State Championship team — a squad many consider one of the greatest in Texas high school football history.
In his first year at the helm, Jason Lewis has the Lions roaring. Yates is 11-0 and headed into the second round of the postseason. The Lions are coming off a dominant 50-24 win over Needville and now square off with Pine Tree High this weekend.
VYPE’s Matt Malatesta caught up with Coach Lewis to talk about the turnaround, the culture shift, and the energy buzzing across campus.