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The stars of 2025-26 Katy Jordan Girls Basketball
THE LAYUP LINE: No. 17 Katy Jordan ready to 'EAT'
No. 17 -- KATY JORDAN WARRIORS
Katy Jordan set a new standard in 2025, reaching the playoffs for the first time in program history. The Warriors finished 18-13 overall and advanced to the Bi-District round, signaling the start of a promising era under fourth-year coach Shalesha Pierce, who has amassed 226 career coaching victories.
The team’s impact will be shared across a talented group of returners. Ciara Emezue (Sr. C), Carlie Lewis (Jr. PG), Natalie Epstein (Jr. F), Sarah Ishaq (Jr. G), and Nimi Adeleye (So. F) each bring the ability to influence the game in multiple ways, from scoring and playmaking to defense and rebounding.
Their development, consistency, and chemistry will be essential as the Warriors aim not just to return to the postseason, but to go deeper than ever before.
Jordan’s motto, “Lets EAT (Effort, Attitude, Toughness),” captures the ethos the program is building: a combination of grit, focus, and competitive fire.
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The stars of 2025-26 Cy Creek Girls Basketball
THE LAYUP LINE: No. 18 Cy Creek on a Revenge Tour in this campaign
No. 18 -- CYPRESS CREEK COUGARS
Following a 12-20 season plagued by injuries, Cypress Creek enters 2026 with plenty of motivation to return to the brackets. Coach Shay Arnick, entering her second year at the helm, will rely on a core of returning starters to help the Cougars respond and reestablish their competitive edge.
The catalyst of the roster is Georgia State-commit Aubrey Hampton, who averaged 15 points and 13 rebounds per game last season, earning All-Region honors.

Joining her are District 16-6A Co-Offensive Player of the Year Mariyah Dickson, who put up 20 points per game, and Newcomer of the Year Kaycie Hanks, contributing 10 points per contest. Mariella Beechum (honorable mention) adds versatility and depth to a lineup built on both experience and talent.
Arnick will be stressing health and longevity, as the team seeks to uphold its motto: “Redeem & Revenge.”
Once a perennial State contender — most recently reaching the Final Four in 2021 — Cypress Creek hopes to recapture that level of success. If the Cougars can play to their potential, this roster could be the one to spark a playoff run reminiscent of their glory days.
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