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Some of the stars of 2024-25 Katy Jordan Basketball
THE LAST DANCE: UIL Basketball 6A-D2 State Final Preview -- Katy Jordan vs. Denton Guyer
In the 6A-Division II race, both Katy Jordan and Denton Guyer are making history, each reaching the state final for the first time.
Despite being founded just four years ago, Jordan (35-3) has quickly cemented itself as a title contender, a testament to both the program's talent and the leadership of Coach Charlie Jones.
Senior point guard Jaden Holt has been a key catalyst, contributing in all phases—scoring (15 PPG), playmaking (3 APG), and defense (40 steals in 2024).
The Warriors’ strength, however, lies in their depth.
Seniors Elijah Black (12 PPG, 3 APG, 1 SPG), Rayan Fadika (10 PPG, 7 RPG, 2 APG), Jude Oluokun (7 PPG, 6 RPG, 1 APG), and junior Keegan Moorehead (6 PPG, 3 RPG) help form one of the most balanced rotations in Texas.
On the other side, Denton Guyer (33-7) enters the final as the No. 4-ranked team in the state (MaxPreps).
After a tight 51-48 win over Dallas Jesuit in the area round, the Wildcats have dominated their path to the championship, cruising past Crowley (72-54), Frenship (64-43), and College Park (68-44).
Under Coach Grant Long, they aim to cap off the program’s most successful season since its founding in 2005.
One of the most highly anticipated games of the year tips off Saturday at 5:00 PM in the historic Alamodome. A new champion will be crowned—stay tuned for full coverage.
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The Veterans Memorial Eagles take the VYPE Holiday Invitational championship back home to Corpus Christi
THE WRAP: CC Veterans Memorial triumphs in the 2024 VYPE Holiday Invitational; All-Tournament teams announced
From the start, both teams came out aggressive.
Veterans Memorial set the tone with timely scoring from junior Sean Mondragon in the first quarter, who led the team with 6 points through the first 8 minutes.
Despite the Eagles’ considerable depth, Jordan kept up the pace, thanks to senior point guard Jaden Holt keeping the squad within striking distance.
By halftime, the score was knotted at 25-25, leaving the game up for grabs.
The Warriors made adjustments at halftime, eventually taking a 6-point lead in the third quarter, courtesy of Holt, as well as key contributions from Jalen Black (Sr. G) and Rayan Fadika (Sr. F).
However, Coach Billy White Jr. and co. answered with clutch sequences in the fourth, especially from sophomore Jeremiah Moore (11 points) and the aforementioned Mondragon (15 points), who both played pivotal roles down the stretch.
With the score neck-and-neck in the final minutes, the Veterans Memorial's sheer athleticism and conditioning helped the team ultimately hold on for the 55-52 win.
Billy White III accepts the Tournament MVP Award from VYPE CEO Derek DusekAlex Hinson (VYPE)
Coach White's son, Billy White III, was named the Tournament MVP, contributing 14 points and leading the charge in the second half.
As a whole, the Eagles’ defense, particularly in limiting Jordan's explosive scoring ability, was crucial in securing this definitive tournament series.
With the championship victory, the Veterans Memorial Eagles solidified their status as a premier state competitor to watch this season.Though falling short, Coach Charlie Jones' squad showed they are capable of competing at a high level, and both teams will carry the momentum of this game into their upcoming schedules.
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TOURNAMENT AWARDS
MVP
Billy White III, CC Veterans Memorial
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ALL-TOURNAMENT TEAMS
FIRST-TEAM
David Chong, Dickinson
Aiden Fyfe, Episcopal
Christian Gibson, Mayde Creek
RJ Greene, Iowa Colony
Jaden Holt, Katy Jordan
Sean Mondragon, CC Veterans Memorial
Reece Walker, Trinity Christian Academy
David Chong -- Dickinson
Alex Hinson (VYPE)
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SECOND-TEAM
Amassia Dayian, Trinity Christian Academy
Maddox Davis, Westbury Christian
Rayan Fadika, Katy Jordan
Isaac Freeman, Tompkins
Jeremiah Moore, CC Veterans Memorial
Loukas Naum, Concordia Lutheran
Chris Williams, Stratford
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HONORABLE MENTIONS
Dre Charlot, Barbers Hill
JD Cheeves, Stratford
Jamal Chretien II, Mayde Creek
Jayden Evans, Iowa Colony
Rayan Fadika, Katy Jordan
Ghaven Mittal, Concordia Lutheran
Demarion Morgan, Westbury Christian
Alim Olajuwon, Episcopal