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The stars of 2024-25 Second Baptist Boys Basketball
DOWN TO THE WIRE: TAPPS-5A B-Ball State Semis Preview -- Second Baptist v. St. Anthony
SBS is coming off a monumental overtime thriller against TWCA in the Regional Final last Saturday, in which they pulled away with a 58-49 victory to advance.
Led by coach Taylor Land, the Eagles (32-4) have been a dominant force throughout the entire winter, thanks to the considerable efforts made by individuals such as sophomore Reese Alston, who's averaging roughly 22 points, 5 assists, 4 rebounds, and 3 steals per game.
Junior Shia Francis (15 ppg, 7 rpg, 2 spg) and sophomore Will Goolsby (13 ppg, 4 rpg) help keep the scoreboard lit, while dual-sport athlete Canon Toon (Jr. G) and Michael Pratt (Sr. F) beef up an imposing starting rotation for Land.
If Second Baptist prevails, they become one step closer to claiming the program's fourth overall state title.
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Meanwhile, St. Anthony enters the State Final-Four on the heels of a definitive 78-60 win against Fort Bend Christian Academy, improving their record to 35-7 in the process.
The Yellowjackets feature one of the most balanced rosters in the private school sector, and with coach PJ Escobar at the helm, they've been able to flourish well into the postseason.
Headlining the scoring department is senior Drew Cristan, averaging nearly 17 points per contest, while also adding 2 assists and 2 steals a game.
He's complemented by sophomore Emiliano Henderson (15 ppg, 9 rpg, 2 spg), as well as fellow seniors Jerome Perkins (12 ppg, 3 rpg, 2 spg), and Andre Jones (7 ppg, 3 apg, 2 rpg), adding more veteran experience to the mix.
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The game will be taking place later this week, prior to the State Final on March 1st at Robinson High School.
The stars of 2024-25 Kinkaid Girls Basketball
SPC-4A Girls Basketball Championship Preview: Kinkaid vs. Greenhill
Kinkaid’s journey to the championship has been a tough one, as coach Stacey Marshall ensured her team faced some of the best public schools in Texas, including Boswell, Duncanville, Brennan, Fredericksburg, Hightower, and Summer Creek.
Despite their relative youth, Kinkaid has excelled on the court.
The Falcons’ offensive attack is led by a talented group of sophomores: Ma’Ryiah Alfred, Sydney Marshall, Lauren Hull, and Kamdyn Flora, all of whom have been pivotal in their dominant performances.
Should everything fall into place, Kinkaid is poised to capture its first title since the team’s three-peat from 2017 to 2019.
On the opposite side, Greenhill is looking for its first title since 2020.
The Hornets (23-7) have been formidable throughout the tournament, defeating Hockaday 62-42 and the 2024 champs Episcopal 74-49 to reach the final.
Greenhill’s star player is sophomore guard Diya Jain, who has been outstanding, averaging nearly 18 points, 5 rebounds, 3 steals, and 2 assists per game.
Jain is supported by fellow sophomores Ava John (13 ppg, 8 rpg, 3 apg, 3 spg) and Inari Huynh (8 ppg, 2 rpg, 2 apg), along with senior leader Vivian Franklin (12 ppg, 6 rpg, 5 apg), who provides experience and stability.
The stage is set for a thrilling championship showdown between the No. 1 and No. 2 seeds. The SPC Girls Basketball Championship will tip off at Trinity Valley at 12:30 PM, promising an exciting conclusion to the season.