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New faces at College Park
NEW FACES: New coach, new Cavs, but No. 17 College Park still playoff bound
17 — COLLEGE PARK CAVALIERS
Mr. College Park, coach Clifton McNeely, went out on top.
The only head coach in College Park High School history, McNeely led the Cavs to the State Final Four before retiring — leaving a legacy few programs could match.
But the cupboard is far from bare.
Kenneth Stephens takes over the reins, charged with maintaining the standard set by a legend. Returning to the huddle are seniors Robert Matthews and Mauricio Martinez, while juniors Tyson Forrest and Jayden Heidleberger are poised to take on expanded roles in 2025–26.
Sophomore Quintuyn Buckmon, following in the footsteps of his brothers, continues the family tradition of leadership in the Cavs’ program.
Yes, there are new faces this season, but the message is clear: at College Park, the bar remains the same — and Stephens is ready to keep it there.
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The Strake Jesuit Crusaders
BACK TO THE FUTURE? No. 19 Strake Jesuit has emerging talent
No. 19 Strake Jesuit Crusaders
Rasheed Sulaimon and Joey Brooks were legends at Strake Jesuit.
Sulaimon, a McDonald’s All-American, went onto Duke, while Brooks carved out a path to Notre Dame.
Together, they led the Crusaders to the UIL State Final Four in 2009, setting a high bar for future generations.
Now, the question is: Does Strake Jesuit have another star in the making? Sophomore Emmanuel Nwabuoku (6-foot-8) has the potential to become a household name in Greater Houston as a national recruit, but for now, he’s assimilating into a team that went undefeated in district play before falling in the first of the postseason.
Running the point will be Justin Thomas, paired with Evan Vuong in the backcourt, while seniors Therron Dutton Lewis, Peyton George, and Alex Hughes provide size, skill, and leadership up front.
With a mix of veteran leadership and rising talent, the Crusaders are poised to make some noise — and perhaps add a new chapter to Strake Jesuit’s storied basketball legacy.
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