Varsity basketball season comes to end
Sara Saavedra, Staff Writer
February 18, 2014
The varsity basketball regular season ended in February with both boys and girls varsity teams advancing to the playoffs. Both teams defeated state-ranked teams and local rivals. “We’ve had some big wins this year,” Coach Frank Fogg said, “including Cy-Woods and Pearland Dawson.” The...
Varsity Girls Basketball Vs. Episcopal
December 9, 2013
Junior Chanel O'Connor dribbles up court in the game against Episcopal Dec. 6. The Lady Cougars beat the Spartans 65-36 in the opening round of the KISD Nike Classic Tournament.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...