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STATE CHAMPS: Liberty Christian Warriors defeat Second Baptist for State Title
It was an extremely physical and fast-paced match at Robinson High School on Friday, February 24th for the TAPPS 5A Girls State Championship match-up. The Liberty Christian Lady Warriors fought hard and set an early tone on the court as they posted a 46-34 victory over Houston Second Baptist to win the state title.
In the first half of the game, the Lady Warriors were the first to put points on the board. Not long after, though, the Second Baptist Lady Eagles pulled ahead to get their own lead in the game. From there, both teams moved swiftly on the hardwood as they fought to be the one to strike most often. It wasn't long until the Lady Warriors pulled ahead and set the tempo unwilling to look back. The offense delivered bucket after bucket while they pulled away and the defense was able to continue to fend off Second Baptist's attempts to score as the Lady Warriors led 24-14 headed into halftime.
Coming out of halftime lead by Emma Kay Martin, Marisa Martin, Lauren Ulrich, and the rest of the team, the Lady Warriors fought through adversity. With an electric atmosphere and the Liberty Christian fans already on their feet to cheer the Lady Warriors to victory. Through the third period, Liberty Christian's defense continued to hold strong against Second Baptist leaving room for the Lady Warrior offense to continue to pull away.
Late in the third period, Emma Kay Martin was pulled out after an injury on the court giving Second Baptist the opportunity to do whatever it took to play catchup on the court. The Lady Eagles were able to narrow Liberty Christian's lead a bit, but the Lady Warriors continued to play strong. As Jazzy Powell fouled out, Second Baptist narrowed Liberty Christian's lead down to only 10 points.
With the addition of junior Madison Gee on the court, the Liberty Christian Lady Warriors found continued energy on the court. Despite Second Baptist's continued attempt at a comeback, Liberty Christian never faltered. With the ability to finish strong on the court, Liberty Christian pushed through to the final buzzer in order cap their season with a victory!
PREVIEW: Liberty Christian Lady Warriors Dominating
On track for another successful season, the Argyle Liberty Christian School girls basketball team is putting in the work on the court to get the job done. Looking to go even further this season, the Lady Warriors are already on track to have one of their best seasons yet. Before they jump into district play, VYPE DFW takes a look at the team so far and what fans can expect as they push forward!
A Look Back
Last season, the Lady Warriors finished second in their district- just behind Fort Worth Nolan Catholic- with a 19-7 overall record (4-1 in district play). The team played hard and posted strong victories over the likes of North Crowley, Decatur, Krum Ursuline, Trinity Christian, Lubbock Cooper, and more during preseason play to set the tone for district. In district, the team lost only to Fort Worth Nolan Catholic in a hard-fought, 50-49 matchup. Through playoffs, the Lady Warriors put in hard work and played strong before entering off season ready to prepare for another great season.
2022-23 So Far
The Lady Warriors have already made a name for themselves through non-district play. The team opened the season with a four game win-streak against strong UIL teams like Mansfield (55-20), Royse City (60-49), Joshua (57-31), and Keller (36-29). After a loss to Mansfield Lake Ridge, the team regrouped and picked up right where they left off going on to defeat the likes of Brock (44-28), Mabank (34-1), Ursuline Academy (47-35), Trinity Christian (51-18), Celina (54-34), and more.
The team has only lost four games so far this season while outscoring their opponents by nearly 300 points. With incredible offense getting the job done backed up by a defense that never quits, the Lady Warriors are entering district play on a six game win streak. Liberty Christian looks to open up district play at Southwest Christian School in Fort Worth on January 6, 2023 at 6 p.m.
What to Expect
The Lady Warriors have been showing their improvement through the offseason. More than that, though, they have shown their grit and determination on the court. With the willingness and drive to have one of their best seasons yet, fans can expect to see the Lady Warriors take everything they have learned from pre-district play and bring it to the court ready to set the tone in every single game.
As the team gears up to face the likes of Midland Christian, Fort Worth Christian, Fort Worth All Saints Episcopal School, and more, be sure you catch them in action. Their swiftness on the court isn't something you're going to want to miss this season.
































