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Whataburger Team of the Week: Summer Creek Girls Hoops Completes Repeat Mission at State
Flower Mound’s Maci Pringle and Lorelei Ebert kept the Jaguars within striking distance early, trimming the margin to 21–19 at halftime. From there, however, SCHS dictated the tempo, applying constant pressure and capitalizing on scoring opportunities throughout the physical battle. The Bulldogs gradually built a comfortable fourth-quarter lead—stretching the margin to as many as 15—that held until the final buzzer.
Junior Erin Newsom proved instrumental on both ends of the floor, scoring 15 points, pulling down nine rebounds, and drawing the assignment of defending Flower Mound’s Pringle—efforts that ultimately earned her State MVP honors.
Summer Creek Jr. G Erin Newsom being presented with the 6A Division 1 State MVP AwardMatthew Ogle (VYPE)
Guard play was equally vital, highlighted by sophomore Ty’asia Young and junior Addison Martin—both named to the All-Tournament Team. Young delivered one of her finest performances of the season, pouring in 17 points with four assists while consistently finding inventive ways to set up her teammates. Martin added 14 points, once again weaponizing her relentless motor across every phase of the game.
Though typically known for lighting up the scoreboard, Kennedy Simpson displayed remarkable composure despite a quieter night in the box score. Still the rock of the team, the senior Tulane signee contributed in other ways, pulling down seven rebounds, adding three steals, and recording an assist.
Perhaps Summer Creek’s greatest asset—one that helped Marshall’s stacked roster finish 34–4 and claim its second UIL title—is its evident lack of ego, a trait mirrored by the head coach.
“Our biggest focus this year was staying together,” said Marshall. “Sometimes teams like this can fall apart because everyone wants to be the show. These girls bought into what you saw tonight: it can be anybody’s night. They cheered loudly for Erin when she was named MVP, and it would be the same for any of them. To be that selfless isn’t typical. They just played basketball and played together, which was so impressive to see as a coach.”
Summer Creek didn’t just win a championship—they defined what it means to play as a team. And for a squad this tight-knit, the story doesn’t end here—it’s only the beginning of a legacy.
Matthew Ogle (VYPE)
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SUMMER CREEK BULLDOGS
One of the most distinct brands in Texas high school girls hoops, Summer Creek (33–4) followed up its thrilling 45–40 victory against Dawson in last week’s Region III Final with a commanding 60–48 triumph over Brennan on Tuesday night. Fast forward to Saturday’s matchup with Flower Mound, and the Lady Bulldogs are just four quarters away from securing an elusive repeat, while also marking the program’s fifth overall appearance in the UIL State Tournament since 2019.
Summer Creek hasn’t flaunted its prowess or shown any signs of cockiness during the team’s 6A Division I title defense. Simply put, the unit is self-assured that it belongs at the Alamodome, focused on the work and grit that got them there — exactly as head coach Kiara Marshall envisioned.
Reigning State MVP and recent McDonald’s All-American nominee Kennedy Simpson continues to be the engine for SCHS, as the Tulane-bound senior aims to cap her illustrious career with another ring.
If Simpson is the engine, then Addison Martin is the nitrous. Still a junior, Martin has proven to be more than just a scoring threat, consistently creating one-on-one pressure that leads to turnovers and fastbreak points. Fellow juniors Kay’Len Alexander and Erin Newsom provide size and composure, while sophomore Ty'Asia Young serves as a strong complement to the starting rotation.
Summer Creek hits the team pose moments after their 45-40 win over Dawson in the Region III Final Matthew Ogle (VYPE)
FLOWER MOUND JAGUARS
Just when doubters are quick to count them out, the Sherika Nelson–led Jaguars continue to defy the odds. That resilience was on full display in the Region I Final last Friday, when Flower Mound toppled North Crowley 47–39 to secure the team’s first trip to the State Final Four since 2015 (second overall). The Jags then went a step further by defeating last year’s 6A Division I runner-up Cedar Hill 57–45, improving to 29–8 and cementing the program’s debut in the UIL title game.
It goes without saying that none of this could have been possible without the mastery of junior Maci Pringle. Consecutive District 5-6A MVP honors seem all but certain for the versatile guard, who is closing in on a monstrous 800-point campaign. She isn’t alone on the floor, of course. Junior guard Brooklyn Gray provides exceptional long-range shooting, while junior forward Lorelei Ebert adds a commanding presence in the post.
