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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.
TWCA's Addie Buck
THE SELFLESS SENIOR: Buck Plays For More Than Herself
“The reason I play is for my teammates,” the senior explained. “We have so much fun together—whether it’s grabbing food before games or enjoying the bus rides. I love doing something for them, not just for myself.”
She continued, “The away tournaments are a highlight for me. We get to hang out, bond, and comeback from those weekends feeling so much closer as a team.”
2024-25 TWCA Girls BasketballBradley C. Collier (VYPE)
This selfless mindset has made Buck the go-to leader for the Warriors this season.
“Her growth as a player and teammate has been incredibly rewarding to witness as a coach,” said head coach Matt Reese. “She’s such an important part of what we want to accomplish as a team.”
An honorable mention selection last year, Buck is also looking ahead to her next chapter off the court: college.
“I would love to go to Auburn to pursue a hospitality or culinary degree,” she shared. “Or I could see myself at Texas A&M studying business. I’ve got to make a decision in the next few months.”
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For now, Buck is fully embracing her final season wearing the green and gold.
Reflecting on her journey, she shared some advice for younger players: “The advice I would give to girls coming into high school is to not overthink everything,” she said. “Sometimes you have to go with the flow and not worry about what others think. Make your own path.”
And she certainly has.