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The stars of 2025-26 Stafford Basketball
BATTLE READY: No. 22 Stafford intent on replicating their superb showing from 2025
No. 22 -- STAFFORD SPARTANS
To sum up the execution that Stafford Hoops displayed a year ago in one word: sensational. The Spartans rolled to a 36-1 record, their lone blemish coming at the hands of Booker T. Washington in the 4A-D1 Region III Final — a loss that ultimately denied them a ninth trip to the UIL State Tournament.
Replicating that level of dominance will be no small task, but head coach David Montano and co. appear more than equipped to embrace the challenge.
Senior combo guard Roosevelt Hawkins, a first-team, all-district selection, returns as the established tone-setter, while fellow senior Cleveland Slaughter — a transfer from 5A-D2 State Finalist Fort Bend Marshall — adds another high-caliber weapon to the backcourt.
The frontcourt tandem of senior Shilo Kabanda and junior Cameron Moore provides balance and athleticism for a team determined to keep the standard high.
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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.