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The stars of 2025-26 Stafford Basketball
BATTLE READY: No. 22 Stafford intent on replicating their superb showing from 2025
No. 22 -- STAFFORD SPARTANS
To sum up the execution that Stafford Hoops displayed a year ago in one word: sensational. The Spartans rolled to a 36-1 record, their lone blemish coming at the hands of Booker T. Washington in the 4A-D1 Region III Final — a loss that ultimately denied them a ninth trip to the UIL State Tournament.
Replicating that level of dominance will be no small task, but head coach David Montano and co. appear more than equipped to embrace the challenge.
Senior combo guard Roosevelt Hawkins, a first-team, all-district selection, returns as the established tone-setter, while fellow senior Cleveland Slaughter — a transfer from 5A-D2 State Finalist Fort Bend Marshall — adds another high-caliber weapon to the backcourt.
The frontcourt tandem of senior Shilo Kabanda and junior Cameron Moore provides balance and athleticism for a team determined to keep the standard high.
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The stars of 2025-26 Shadow Creek Basketball
FINS UP: No. 23 Shadow Creek prepared to remind audiences of their capability in 2026
No. 23 -- SHADOW CREEK SHARKS
With longtime head coach David President moving on to an assistant role at his alma mater, UTSA, Shadow Creek welcomes Brandon Gay as its newest leader. Formerly at Fort Bend Bush, Gay inherits a Sharks program that went 32-3 last season, capped by an undefeated District 22-6A title and a run to the 6A-D2 Region III Final.
Gone are 22-6A Co-MVPs Michael Collins (Louisiana-Lafayette) and Bryce Jackson (Houston), along with Defensive MVP Adin Lewis. Even so, SCHS should not be underestimated, despite any perceived setbacks.
Junior Daniel Green brings valuable varsity experience from the PG spot, which Gay expects to pay immediate dividends. Sophomore guard Jaylen Addai, a dual-sport athlete, promises to inject athleticism once the football season concludes. Rounding out the core are senior forward Micah Price, juniors Jakob and Braylon Caldwell, and sophomore guard Stanford Wiley IV.
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