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).
Scholarship honors Saiz
Molly Wade, staff writer
April 5, 2012
The death of junior Chris Saiz is making an impact in more than one way. After the student died in a car accident, his parents decided that the best way to honor Chris would be to continue his spirit. through the Point the Way Foundation. “This foundation was created in memory of Chris to honor... Read more »
Teachers take students vs. faculty victory
Shaun Lal, Sports Editor
April 5, 2012
The junior class officers held the 2nd Annual Students vs Faculty Basketball Tournament on Thursday and Friday, March 29-30, and the faculty came out with a 51-33 victory. Teams of three to four players signed up to enter the tournament for a fee of $20 with the proceeds going towards funding prom... 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 »
Playing in memory of Christopher Rey Saiz
Shaun Lal, Sports Editor
February 9, 2012
As his parents unleashed three white doves, and his friends freed personal messages expressed on balloons, the memory of Chris Saiz radiated through the gathering at his funeral. And as the balloons soared, Saiz’s soul ascended to meet what those three doves represent: the Father, the Son, and the... Read more »
Basketball team retires Chris Saiz’ jersey
Shaun Lal, Sports Editor
February 8, 2012
At halftime of their home game against Katy on Tuesday, Feb. 7, the varsity basketball team retired late junior point guard Chris Saiz’ #23 jersey. Saiz died in a car accident on Tuesday, Dec. 20, six days before his 17th birthday. The guard earned a starting role during his freshman year, and... Read more »
Boys basketball defeated by buzzer-beater, playoff hopes look slim
Shaun Lal, Sports Editor
February 1, 2012
With the most thrilling fourth quarter of the season so far, Cinco Ranch lost to Taylor 46-45 Tuesday night on a buzzer-beating jumper, putting their playoff chances on a thread. The Cougars led early 11-3 with offensive bursts from senior guards Derrick Jones and Garrett Wilson. Taylor gained momentum,... Read more »
Basketball player dies in auto accident
December 22, 2011
Varsity basketball player Chris Saiz, a junior, died following injuries sustained in a single-car accident the night of Dec. 20. Saiz was a passenger in the car driven by senior Derrick Jones, also a varsity basketball player. Jones lost control of the car and the vehicle hit a tree on Mason Road... Read more »
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