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2025-26 Summer Creek Girls Basketball & Head Coach Kiara Marshall
THE LAYUP LINE: Marshall, No. 1 Summer Creek intent on upholding 6A State title
No. 1 -- SUMMER CREEK BULLDOGS
Summer Creek etched their names into history last winter, erasing an 18-point deficit in the Class 6A-D1 State Championship to stun Cedar Hill, 52–49, and capture the school’s first-ever state title.
In her debut, head coach Kiara Marshall took the Texas basketball world by storm — leading a fearless, fast-paced team that refused to fold when the chips were down.
Now, with nearly every key piece returning, the Bulldogs have their sights set on something even bigger: a repeat.
It all starts with Kennedy Simpson (Tulane-signee), the reigning State MVP, who scored 21 points in the title game and continues to set the tone on both ends of the floor.

Supporting her is a deep and talented cast that includes Addison Martin (Jr. G), Erin Newsom (Jr. F), Kay’Len Alexander (Jr. F), and Ty’Asia Young (So. G) — all proven winners who know what it takes to climb the mountain.
“What I love about this program is that it’s about the work,” said Coach Marshall. “I know it sounds like coach-speak, but we just focus on ourselves and don’t pay attention to the noise. We’re just trying to get better every day — and our kids are bought into that.”
That no-nonsense approach might sound simple, but it’s the formula that built a champion —and could very well deliver them to a repeat.
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VYPE Coaches Corner: Bridgeland XC Coaches Tom Kennedy & Kevin Waters; UIL State Recap
As has become routine in recent years, Bridgeland’s cross country program once again made its presence felt on the sport’s biggest stage.
With 14 total qualifiers competing at Old Settlers Park, the Bears delivered another standout showing — capturing the UIL 6A Girls State Championship and earning bronze in the 6A Boys race to cap an impressive November run.
In this week’s feature, Bridgeland head coaches Tom Kennedy (Girls) and Kevin Waters (Boys) reflect on their teams’ success, the athletes who helped make it possible, and the enduring culture that continues to fuel the Bears’ rise.
Check out the interview below!

































