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RIM RATTLERS: TAPPS State hoops is underway; the favorites and brackets
The TAPPS boys basketball playoffs are off and running as teams take their fanbases on a memorable season-ending ride.
St. Thomas has had a great season and is one of the top four seeds in the Class 6A tourney. The Eagles will face the winner of Parish Episcopal and St. Pius X. St. Thomas has the size to be a matchup problem. Concordia Lutheran is on the other side of the bracket and will face off against Bishop Lynch with the winner playing powerhouse Prestonwood Christian Academy.
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In Class 5A, The Woodlands Christian Academy continues to churn out wins, going undefeated in district play. Their guard play is spectacular and their ability to hit the three-ball makes them a problem. Second Baptist School is also in the Regionals against St. Aug of Laredo.
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In Class 4A, St. Thomas Episcopal has had a magical season scoring at a record pace. Cypress Christian is also in the Regionals against Austin’s Veritas Academy.
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In Class 3A, a pair of Houston schools will likely advance to the semifianls in Westbury Christian and St. Francis Episcopal. That could be the impromptu championship game as both teams are uber-talented.
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It's Twine-Time at St. Thomas Episcopal
Coach Chris Twine led the Saints to their only state title back in 2014. St. Thomas Episcopal has been tremendously consistent under his watch.
The Saints have been to the Regionals seven of the past eight years. They fell to eventual state champs TWCA in the second-round last season.
Look for more of the same this year as Tyler Thomas returns to run the team at the point guard spot. Thomas was a first-teamer a year ago. Also, in the backcourt is 6-foot-3 Donaven Johnson, who can shoot from long-range.
The Saints will be aligned with the likes of Westbury Christian, Pasadena First Baptist and Bay Area Christian. It will be a battle for the district title with Westbury Christian.
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