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One year can change everything in high school basketball, and no team embodies that truth more than Cypress Creek.
After finishing last season with just three district wins and a seventh-place standing, Cy-Creek flipped the script in dramatic fashion this year. The Cougars went a perfect 14–0 in district play, capturing the district championship and reestablishing themselves as one of the area’s most dangerous teams heading into the postseason.
The turnaround was fueled by leadership, resilience, and timely additions. Cy-Creek leaned heavily on a senior-led core that set the standard from the opening tip. Alissa Bryant, a Blinn College commit, made an immediate impact after transferring in, providing scoring, toughness, and a steady presence on both ends of the floor. Fellow senior Aubrey Hampton, a 6-foot-3 Georgia State commit, returned healthy after missing last season due to injury and gave the Cougars a dominant inside force they simply didn’t have a year ago. Mariyah Dickson rounded out the senior leadership, offering experience and consistency after battling injuries last season.
Alongside the seniors, sophomore Kaycie Hanks emerged as a key contributor. After missing time last year with minor injuries, a healthy Hanks added energy, confidence, and playmaking ability, proving she could thrive on a big stage despite her age.
Cy-Creek has been here before. The program’s last deep playoff run came during the 2020–2021 season, when the Cougars reached the state tournament behind University of Texas standout Rori Harmon. That season became the benchmark—and now, the question is whether this year’s group can rise to meet it.
Early results suggest they’re ready. Cy-Creek opened the season with statement wins over Klein Collins and C.E. King, showing they can compete—and win—against tough, physical competition outside of district play.
Now, with an undefeated district title in hand and momentum on their side, Cy-Creek enters the playoffs with something to prove—and everything to gain. The climb from seventh place to district champions is already complete. Whether this team can take the next step and make another memorable postseason run is the story still waiting to be written.
The stars of 2025-26 Oak Ridge Softball
No. 16 -- Oak Ridge War Eagles
Oak Ridge heads into 2026 under new leadership, with Sarah Stowell aiming to build on the program’s strong culture in her inaugural year as head coach. Last season, Oak Ridge went 23-10 overall and proceeded to advance three rounds into the 6A Division I postseason before bowing out against eventual state champion Midway.
Replacing the production of 13-6A Offensive Player of the Year Ella Boyer, now at Kansas, will be a tall order. Still, the War Eagles return several difference-makers poised to uphold the standard.

Senior outfielder Adrienne Thompson, a Houston signee and first-team all-district selection, bolsters the lineup and will patrol the outfield with confidence. In the infield, seniors Cam Mendoza (East Texas A&M) and Bailey Sligar (Tyler JC), both second-team honorees, are joined by first-teamers Macy Browning (Jr. 1B) and Anneliesse Pettway (So. SS/OF), offering Oak Ridge with a mix of expertise and emerging talent.
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The stars of 2025-26 Friendswood Softball
No. 18 -- Friendswood Mustangs
The Mustangs approach this spring hungry and loaded with talent, ready to turn last year’s near-misses into a lengthy trip through the postseason. Friendswood ran neck-and-neck with district champion Angleton before drawing a challenging first-round matchup against Nederland, which went on to reach the Region III Final.
Despite the early exit, Friendswood closed the season 24-7, laying a foundation for what promises to be a dynamic campaign.
Third-year head coach Jarrod Hunter will lean on a veteran core led by senior Maddie Green, the District 20-5A Pitcher of the Year, who signed with Stephen F. Austin this past November.

First-team all-district senior Lenox “Leni” Laviolette (Western Oklahoma State) locks down the corner at third base, with honorable mention catcher Ryland Pesak (Tyler JC) and shortstop Kira Sarabia (Wisconsin Lutheran) both also entering their senior year.
Also, expect sophomore Addison Bramlet to take on more responsibility, whether she’s filling in for Green in the circle or catching flyballs in the outfield.
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