Lady Cougars leave Houston Madison in dust

Elizabeth Hale, Co- Web Editor
February 15, 2013

On Tuesday, Feb 12, the Lady Cougars basketball team defeated Houston Madison 61-42, advancing them to the next round of playoffs. The Cougars compete again tonight at Katy Taylor against Cypress Creek (25-10).

Lady Cougars win first round of playoffs

Elizabeth Hale, Co- Web Editor
February 8, 2013

On Feb. 5, the Lady Cougar Basketball team (19-14) won their first playoff game against Clearlake High School 40-36.  The girls advance in the playoffs on Feb. 12, here at Cinco Ranch, and compete against Houston Madison (11-17).

Shooting with the stars: Varsity girls’ basketball team seeks victories to surpass previous successes

Ana Gutierrez, Entertainment Editor
November 2, 2012

In 2009, the freshman “A” girls’ basketball team won the district title with only five players on the court and one relief player on the bench in case of injuries. Seniors Jaylon McClure, Angie Moore, Emily Richard, Cayla Vanderweide, and Taylor Williams relied heavily on each other’s skill... Read more »

Palmer dribbles her way onto McDonalds All-American Team

Camryn Fuller, staff writer
April 5, 2012

The sound of shoes squeaking on the freshly polished floors, along with the piercing slam of a basketball pounding against the ground fills the gym as senior Megan Palmer makes her play. The Rice University signee does not hesitate to showcase her remarkable basketball skills, as recognized by the McDonald’s... Read more »

9 boys, girls basketball players selected for all-district

Shaun Lal, Sports Editor
March 8, 2012

The 2011-2012 all-district selections for 19-5A boys’ basketball were announced on Wednesday, Mar. 7, and three Cinco Ranch players were awarded with the honor. Senior forwards Garrett Wilson and Kyle Douglas were selected for the all-district first and second team, respectively. With both playing... Read more »

JV girls finish second consecutive perfect season

Elizabeth Hale, Staff Writer
February 27, 2012

The girls’ junior varsity basketball team finished undefeated this season for the second year in a row. Last season, the squad was the first JV basketball team to go undefeated, with a record of 25- 0, bringing a two year record of 50- 0. The team, which consists of 10 sophomores and one... Read more »

Girls’ basketball advances to second round of playoffs

Elizabeth Hale, staff writer
February 15, 2012

Girls’ varsity basketball began their playoff run on Monday, Feb. 13, defeating Lamar 52-30 in their bi-district playoff game at Stratford. The team, fighting to be state champions, is confident, yet cautious of the road ahead. “The thing we need to work on the most right now is improving our transition... Read more »

Girls varsity basketball band together, push teammates

Elizabeth Hale, staff writer
December 9, 2011

Girls’ varsity basketball coach, Coach Morris, has big plans for her team. It has been nearly two months since the start of the season, yet Morris has had the team’s long and short term goals set before anyone stepped foot on the court. “We really want to accomplish all our goals we set in the... Read more »