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Just a Great fan of the game. Email your basketball pictures, videos & articles and I will get it out here for you. Glad to be of help! LET'S PROMOTE HOUSTON, LET'S PROMOTE YOU, LET'S PROMOTE BASKETBALL! Let's also look back and enjoy the memoirs as we move on...

Saturday, December 31, 2011

Second Baptist Lady Eagles To Challenge Westbury Christian's Lady Wildcats. District Play Opens January 3rd

District play starts Tuesday January 3rd with the Lady Eagles playing in their home court challenging Westbury Christians Lady Wildcats. Senior guard Taylor Barnett leads the Lady Eagles in their quest to take over the TAPPS 4A District 4 title, but the Lady Wildcats fresh coming home with a win over TAPPS number 2 rated John Paul II at Sandra Meadows tournament this week.

Friday, December 23, 2011

Words do an injustice in explaining how much he will be missed... Chris Zais R.I.P.

The Houston Basketball communities are very sorry for the loss of a great basketball standout Chris Zais of Cinco Ranch high school. We know he was loved and will be missed greatly. We can't imagine the feelings, but we want to express our condolences to his family. Our sympathies for the loss. He will be in our prayers. Photo courtesy of iHigh More HERE

Wednesday, December 21, 2011

Westbury Christian Trounces St Pius X 75-35

Westbury Christian faced St Pius at home last night for one of the most anticipated girls private school showdown in Houston. The venue was a full house with MaxPreps present to witness the game. The Lady Wildcats started in a good note and continue to hustle and play hard till the last seconds of the game sealing the victory by 40 points. Westbury Christian lead by senior guards Tiffany Davis and Sylvana Okde scoring 22 and 16 points respectively followed by sophomore guard Hannah Cambel with 12 buckets. The Lady Panthers high scorer Rhea Levy with 12 points. More photos CLICK HERE

Saturday, December 17, 2011

Thursday, December 15, 2011

Girls Basketball Can Get Really Physical...

After returning winless from a trip to northwest the Lady Wildcats of Westbury Christian will not settle for another loss. Not at home Not tonight! The game became physical against the HCYA Lady Warriors. The Lady Wildcats had an early lead and never looked back winning the contest 85-20 with three starters in double figures. Tiffany Davis with 24, Sylvana Okde with 25 and Imani Smith tabbed 14 points followed by Hannah Cambel 9, KC Rodgers 5 and Juliana Rosolino with 4. Lady Warriors top scorer Anna McCleod with 9 buckets. Westbury Christian will face the Lady Panthers of St Pius X at home Tuesday night December 20th game time 6PM. More photos CLICK HERE!

Tuesday, December 13, 2011

Senior Point Guard Ashley Alexander of Klein High School Returning Strong For Her Last Season

After suffering from months of injuries, senior point guard Ashley Alexander of Klein high school is back to show everyone that she can overcome and still succeed with confidence and determination and of course great support from her loving parents. Alexander is great team player that will always get her team mates involved. An excellent passer, smart, can shoot and drive the ball to basket when and if needed. She will be a great addition to any college that will give her the opportunity to show what she is all about. Coming from a family of athletes, Ashley knows what it takes to compete and be successful. Please checkout Alexander and the Bearkats of Klein High School make her last stride for a trip to the state title.

Saturday, December 10, 2011

Northwest Syndrome Got Westbury Christian by Surprise

In the picture Westbury Christian's 6'2"sophomore Shelby Hobbs defending Georgetown senior guard Astrid Roman
The visiting Westbury Christian lost 2 in a row away from home in the northwest towns of Texas to Georgetown and Pflugerville. Georgetown led by senior Emily Johnson and junior Kaitlin Walla just made it look to easy for the Eagles and handed the 72-33 loss to the Lady Wildcats.

Saturday, December 3, 2011

Dallas Lincoln Repeats Defending The Aldine Invitational Title

Dallas Lincoln showed up with all their weapons to defend last year title for the Aldine Invitational catching the Lady Wildcats by surprise. Despite Davis 36 points, Westbury Christian still lost by 14 points. Cameshea Turner posted 20 folowed by Ri'Kell McWright with 12 buckets to seal the win for Lady Tigers. More PHOTOS CLICK HERE!

Klein Oaks Won 3rd Place At The Aldine Invitational

Klein Oaks refuses to loose twice in a day grabbing the 3rd place at the Aldine Girls Varsity Basketball Invitational knocking off Friendswood 46-37. Ana Dominguez tabs 11 for Klein Oaks while Jill Bergeson scored 26 of the Lady Mustangs 37 points.

Klein Oaks Faces Friendswood For The 3rd Spot

Klein Oaks played well the first two quarters but just can't find a way to stop the Westbury Christian's surge in the 3rd quarter when guard Tiffany Davis and Sylvana Okde took over the game to win it by 6 for the Lady Wildcats. Westbury Christian will play Dallas Lincoln for the championship later today after the Friendswood and Klein Oaks showdown for 3rd place.

Friendswood Lost To Dallas Lincoln 66-34

#11 Jillian Bergeson Friendswood's high scoring guard did all she can but just can't do it all by herself against the Dallas Lincoln talented team. They will face the loser on Klein Oaks and Westbury Christian game later this afternoon for the 3rd place at the Aldine Invitational.

Friday, December 2, 2011

Aldine Tournament Day 2 - Hunstville Take An Early Exit After A Loss To Westbury Christian 71-77

Westbury Christian played with all their heart tonight beating Hunstville by six points in a very close game. Tiffany Davis dropped 31 points while Sylvana Okde and Hannah Cambel hit 12 points each. Huntsville leading scorers are Dequayla Terry with 19 points followed by Maya Perry with 14 and Ceidra Coleman added 13.

Cy Lakes Beats North Forrest 58-56

High scorer for Cy Lakes Markus Polk & Salim Osei-Frimpong both with 11 buckets. North Forrest lead by Demetricus Granger with 18 points. More photos @ Houston Shutterfly

Thursday, December 1, 2011

Westbury Christian Top Santa Fe 76-38 @ Aldine Tournament

The Westbury Christian Wildcats Girls Basketball team won Thursday's Tournament game against the Santa Fe Indians by a score of 76-38. They will play Huntsville tomorrow.

Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Kinkaid Falcons Evens and Split Record With Westbury Christian Lady Wildcats 1-1

PLAYED ON: 11/29/2011 6:00 PM
The Westbury Christian Wildcats Girls Basketball team lost Tuesday's Non Conference game against the Kinkaid Falcons by a score of 53-44. Falcons came prepared refusing to loose at home. Falcons guards Brecca Thomas dropping 21 points complimented by Lashan Higgs 19 points. Kinkaid now ties the season record with Westbury Christian to 1-1. The Lady Wildcats going to Aldine Invitational with a 4-2 record will play Santa Fe December 1st while the Lady Falcons with 6-1 record will play @ HISD tournament.
Lightning QUICK! It's a BLURR.. Lashan Higgs is so quick that I can't even capture her moves with my camera. More photos posted @ thehoustonbasketball.shutterfly.com

The Original 9th Annual Texas High School Jamboree Nov 25-26, 2011

"TOP TEN"


The best Holiday basketball in Texas is here in Houston where the Best Players in the nation meets! It's held during the Thanksgiving weekend. This years teams consists of 20 teams with only two girls team that dared to show up Bellaire High School Lady Cardinals and Westbury Christian Lady Wildcats who opened the tournament November 25th Friday after Thanksgiving. On the boys side Austin LBJ, Houston Bellaire, Central Park Christian Alabama, Channelview High, Clear Springs, Houston Jones, The Kinkaid School, Lamar Consolidated, Livingston HS, Sam Houston MSTC, S.A. Sam Houston HS, St. Johns School, Strake Jesuit, The Village School, Westbury Christian, Wheatley HS, Woodrow Wilson HS and Jack Yates HS. See more @ http://www.txjamboree.com/

Sunday, November 27, 2011

Texas Jamboree Saturday November 26th

The Village School suffered a disappointing loss to the visiting Central Park Christian team from Alabama. The Eagles coming off a big loss to Westbury Christian Friday came prepared and refuses to go home without a win.
While Strake Jesuit made an easy run against Lamar Consolidated who lost both contest of the tournament missing the services of 6'10" Wanna Bail who did not suit to play for the weekend.
The game was followed by the most anticipated match up of the night between the Lions and the Wildcats. Coach Wise standing on the sideline as he watches #3 Zach Freeman out run the lions for a fast break. While Jack Yates came in to be the favorite over Westbury Christian. The wildcats showed everyone that they can run and hustle just like the lions by winning the contest and beating Yates in their own game. Yates just can't seem to make their trap to work with the Westbury Christian guards led by LJ Rose.

Rose corralled by three lions, but managed to get out of it every time by making great decision on when to pass ahead and when to break the press making Yates pay by scoring on the lions every single time. Below Delvin Dickerson going for slam leaving two lions behind to watch him jam the rims.

All boys games can be viewed @ http://sportzseen.com/ and all PHOTOS HERE!

Friday, November 25, 2011

Texas Jamboree Friday November 25th

Shaquille Cleare dominates the paint over Lamar Consolidated. Village vikings winning their 1st game over Lamar Consolidated 78-66 and will play Central Park Christian of Birmingham Alabama tomorrow.
Westbury Christian guard LJ Rose patiently waits to rebound. The Wildcats winning 97-50 over the visiting Central Park Christian team from Alabama. They will face the most favored Houston Jack Yates team with several D1 recruits. The Lions is a nationwide rated team from Houston making history with over 100's scoring almost every game a season behind. Known to press and pressure opponents all over the floor.
Houston Bellaire Lady Cardinals and Westbury Christian Lady Wildcats opened the 9th Annual Texas High School Jamboree held at Strake Jesuit. The Cardinals missing guards AJ Alix & Bianca Winslow due to injuries still managed to win the contest 62-55. Westbury Christian will play Kinkaid School for the second time at Kinkaid Tuesday evening November 29th. The Lady Falcons looking to defend their home turf after losing to the Lady Wildcats in a close game at the recent Sharpstown Rotary tournament. Come out and see the exciting rematch between the Lady Falcons and the Lady Wildcats.

Wednesday, November 23, 2011

To All The Basketball Fanatics

Thanksgiving is here, So live it up and be of good cheer, Feast on goodies and have fun. Be thankful for all that you have in life. Be thankful for all blessings. When life throws ten problems at you, it also gives you a hundred reasons to be thankful. Give thanks to God! Have a Glorious Thanksgiving!

Friday, November 18, 2011

Houston Rotary Classic Friday Competition Results

Kinkaid School vs. (W) Westbury Christian 65-67

(W) Houston Westbury vs. CHSA 51-45 (W) Episcopal vs. HCYA 57-36

Houston Rotary Classic Thursday Competition Results


(W) Westbury Christian vs. CHSA 85-54



(W) Kinkaid School vs. Houston Westbury 56-32



(W) HCYA vs. Houston Worthing 67-30



SCHEDULED GAMES - FRIDAY NOVEMBER 18, 2011

4;30 PM Houston Westbury vs. CHSA

6:00 PM HCYA vs. Episcopal

7:30 Kinkaid School vs. Westbury Christian



Thursday, November 17, 2011

2011 Rotary Club of Houston Invitational Starts Tonight

Robert G. Fitts Memorial
All Girls Basketball Classic

In November of each year, the members of the Sharpstown Rotary Club sponsor an all-girls basketball tournament for high school teams in Houston area schools.

There is no charge for team entry into this tournament, although the club does charge a modest admission fee to the tournament for adults and club members sell snacks and beverages from a concession stand. All net revenue from the admission fee, the concession stand and from advertising revenue earned from ads placed in the Tournament Program are utilized to fund a college scholarship which is awarded to each of the top two schools in the tournament.

We are especially grateful to those sponsors who support this event through their donations of cash, products or who purchase advertising in our tournament program.


SCHEDULED GAMES - NOVEMBER 17, 2011
4:30 PM Worthing High School vs. HCYA
6:00 PM Kinkaid School vs. Westbury High School
7:30 PM Westbury Christian vs. CHSA

Wednesday, November 16, 2011

Westbrook @ Westbury Christian Final 58-74

Wildcats home crowd & fans at Tuesday's non-league challenge between the Westbury Christian and the visiting West Brook Bruins (Beaumont, TX), witnessed Westbury Christian's basketball squad beat West Brook by a margin of 74-58.

The Wildcats (2-0) will now prepare for their test against Lamar (Houston, TX). The Redskins go into the non-league test with a 0-0 record.

The Bruins now own a 0-1 record. They take the floor next when they travel to Eisenhower for a non-league contest on Friday, November 18.

#10 Darin Minniefiled hustling for a loose ball...

#3 Zach Freeman

#32 LJ Rose & #12 Delvin Dickerson having a laugh after 3 quarters of hardwork!

Monday, November 14, 2011

Westbury Christian trounces Seven Lakes 59-38

(November 14, 2011: Houston, TX 77096) The Westbury Christian Wildcats (Houston, TX) basketball crushed the visiting Seven Lakes Spartans (Katy, TX), 59-38 in Monday's non-league test.

The Wildcats (1-0) will now prepare for their test against West Brook (Beaumont, TX). The Bruins go into the non-league test with a 0-0 record.

The Spartans now own a 0-1 record. They take the field next when they host Fort Bend Elkins for a non-league test on Friday, November 18.

Yates vs. Travis @ RCS Sports Basketball Classic, Leonard E Merrell Center, Presented By: EHSN Sports

Sunday, November 13, 2011

Westbury Christian Lady Wildcats Left Untamed Wins Over St John's 61-47 Final


#14 Tiffany Davis

St. John’s tried to tame the lady wildcats, but was unsuccessful. Westbury Christian ran the floor from start to finish and played hard defense all over the floor putting pressures on all maverick guards making it hard to get the ball to their post. Lady Wildcats led by two senior guards Tiffany Davis-University of South Carolina commit and Sylvana Okde-University of Louisiana @ Lafayette. Davis tabbing 36 points and Okde added 11 buckets. It was mainly the Westbury Christian defense that made the difference and gave them the edge covering every maverick where ever the ball is around the floor.

Davis, Smith & Cambel in foul trouble middle of 3rd quarter.

Friday, November 11, 2011

Tonight The St John's Mavericks Will Open Their Season @ Home

#23 Briana Williams

Junior post Briana Williams will lead the Mavericks in depending their home court against the visiting team TAPPS 4A defending champions Westbury Christian lady wildcats at tonight's game set to start at 6:00 PM. St Jonh's school placed 3rd in the SPC conference last year. Looking to help the mavericks are senior guard Krisitine Slaughter and junior guards Lauren Lockett and Amanda Leavell.
#52 Lauren Lockett

Three guards will facilitate the mavericks offense for Coach Kathy Halligan who is looking to run and press the lady wildcats. It will be interesting how this game will play out for Westbury Christian after graduating their two top senior recurits last year point guard Amber Orrange to Stanford and wing guard Fallon Ellis to Iowa State.

Thursday, November 10, 2011

Fort Bend Austin Guard Nicole Blaskowsky Headed To Iowa State

Fort Bend Stephen F. Austin high school guard "All Smile" Kidd BAB Blaskowsky signed her NLI to Iowa State.

Jade Johnson of Katy Seven Lakes Signed Her NLI to UT Arlington

Signed Sealed Delivered In 2's

Fort Bend Hightower twin posts Tyler and Taylor Gilbert signed with The University of Houston and will reunite with Houston Angels teammate Bianca Winslow from Houston Bellaire who had also chosen to stay close to home.

Westbury Christian Tabs 4 In Basketball


Sylvana Okde - University of Louisiana @ Lafayette

Tiffany Davis - University of South Carolina


L.J. Rose - Baylor University

Delvin Dickerson - University of South Alabama