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Wednesday, July 23, 2014
Tuesday, February 11, 2014
TAPPS District Basketball Tournament February 13Th & 15Th
Westbury Christian School will be hosting the TAPPS District Basketball tournament on Thursday, February 13th and Saturday, February 15th. Come watch some exciting Varsity boys and girls games as they play for a spot in the state tournament. A full concession stand -- featuring brisket, sausage and much more -- will be offered both days. The district tournament competition is always intense, so these are games you won't want to miss. Hope to see you there to cheer for your teams!
BOYS TAPPS 4A DISTRICT 4
Wednesday, January 8, 2014
Westbury Christian eager for next run of hoops championships By Jeff Jenkins
The Westbury Christian girls basketball team failed in its quest to capture an unprecedented fifth straight TAPPS state hoops title, falling to rival Fort Bend Christian in the regional finals.
Westbury Christian head coach Josh Bailey believes it will make the Wildcats that much hungrier this season.
"We really wanted a five-peat," Bailey said. "But we'll try to bounce back and get our fifth in six years."
Westbury Christian has the personnel to make a run at another TAPPS Class 4A state crown, even with only a handful of letter-winners back from last year's 22-17 squad.
The Wildcats began the week at 4-3 after winning two of three games at home at the Sharpstown Rotary Tournament. Westbury Christian rolled past CHSA 87-29 and Westbury 60-11 before falling to reigning Southwest Preparatory Conference champion Kinkaid 51-41.
"We're a young team, but we have plenty of talent," Bailey said.
"We probably have four Division I (college) prospects."
Senior Guard Hannah Cambel
The top returnee is senior Hannah Cambel, a 5-foot-5 shooting guard. Cambel averaged 9.7 points per game for the Wildcats a year ago.
"Hannah played on state championship teams her freshman and sophomore years. I know she wants to finish her career on top," Bailey said. "Hannah was a 38 percent 3-point shooter last season. She can really light it up."
Bailey also praised Cambel's leadership style.
"Hannah made academic all-state last year," Bailey said. "She's an inspiration to her teammates, both on the court and in the classroom."
Four starters are new to Westbury Christian. Marissa Banfield, a 5-5 freshman, is the point guard. Transfers include 5-8 junior guard Marie Bailey (Lutheran South), 5-7 junior guard Sarah Williams (Cy Falls) and 6-0 sophomore post Tyra Cormier (Mayde Creek).
Freshman Guard Marissa Banfield
Junior Guard Sarah Williams
Bailey and Williams have been a excellent additions to backcourt. Williams was the Wildcats' lone all-tournament selection at the recent University of St. Thomas' St. Thomas Classic.
Junior Guard Marie Bailey
"I thought Marie was the second-best guard in the district behind Carly last year," Bailey said. "Sarah is pretty athletic. She can pass the ball and has a nice mid-range jumper."
Sophomore Post Tyra Cormier
On a team that relies heavily on guard play, Cormier is the missing piece.
"Tyra is the big inside presence," Bailey said. "Tyra is one of the few kids we have who likes to play with her back to the basket. She will help us in the paint with her scoring and rebounding."
Other guards in the rotation are 5-4 senior Victoria Silvas and 5-3 junior Ruby Ramirez.
"Victoria is another 3-point threat and is capable of starting," Bailey said. "Ruby is our fourth guard and can run the 1 and 2 for us."
The Wildcats don't have a particularly deep bench, but they feature several reserves who can provide a boost, most notably 5-5 senior Leslie Nava and 5-4 senior Jill Isagan at guard and 5-10 junior forward Taylor Courtney.
Two rookies - 5-10 sophomores Clara Akwarandu and Natalie Hamilton - could garner significant minutes at forward.
"We've been fairly balanced so far," Bailey said. "If you look at our box scores, Tyra will give us 14 points and nine rebounds most nights. The rest of them are anywhere between seven and 14 points. That will get the job done for us."
Bailey expects Westbury Christian to be tested early and often as the players get more comfortable with each other. The Wildcats will compete at the Aldine ISD Tournament on Thursday-Saturday, Nov. 21-23.
Yet, Bailey is confident that Westbury Christian will be fully prepared for TAPPS District 4-4A play and another state title run.
"After all the success we've had, last season was disappointing, but it gave us a lot of motivation," Bailey said. "We know we are capable of a lot more."
Westbury Christian
Westbury Christian's girls have been one of the top private school girls basketball programs in Texas. The Wildcats won four straight TAPPS state titles from 2009-12 before falling in the regional finals last season. With a talented roster, head coach Josh Bailey predicts the Wildcats will be back in contention. See more @ HoustonChronicle
Tuesday, January 7, 2014
Monday, January 6, 2014
Wednesday, December 11, 2013
Tuesday, November 5, 2013
Sunday, October 27, 2013
October 26th Girls Basketball Scrimmages @ Bellaire High School
Briana Turner (Manvel) goes for an easy two under the basket vs. St. Pius X
Ava Ring (St Agnes) tries to get pass Lamar's defense
Hannah Cambel (Westbury Christian) sets the offense against Bellaire
Jonee Jones (Manvel) goes for a steal against St Pius X
Marie Bailey (Westbury Christian) avoids Madison's midcourt trap
Michelle Nwokedi (St Agnes) demands for the ball at the post
Marie Banfield (Westbury Christian) goes for a fastbreak layup
Sarah Williams (Westbury Christian) passed Lamar's defense
Scarlett Rodriguez (St Pius X) surveys Manvel's defense
More photos @ TheHouston Basketball
Thursday, October 24, 2013
Houston TAPPS 5A and 4A Girls Basketball Match UP - HOTTEST TICKET!
TAPPS match up 5A Saint Agnes will host and play against 4A Westbury Christian game time 3:30PM Saturday, November 2nd. This will be one great girls basketball game to catch. The lady tigers lead by senior Michelle Nwokedi a Penn State commit will defend her home turf against the Westbury Christian's lady wildcats. Lady tigers get the best out of the lady wildcats at the St Thomas Celts Classic early last season winning by double digits with a final score of 60-33.
2013-2014 Saint Agnes Academy Lady Tigers
Per Houston Chronicle's 2013 TABC's big private's ranking, St Agnes ranked #5 and Westbury Christians ranked #13. On GirlzPrep Report area high school teams to watch listed Westbury Christian #11 and Saint Agnes #15. This will be a #CATFIGHT #DONTMISS #HTOWNGBB It's early in the season, it's fall, but Houston basketball is HOT!
2013-2014 Westbury Christian Lady Wildcats
Wednesday, October 23, 2013
Boys PREVIEW of what's coming up for this high school season only in HOUSTON!!!
Video courtesy of HighSchoolHopefuls
Thursday, October 3, 2013
John Lucas PART 4 - The Last Run Showcase September 28-29 Was A Blast!
Westbury Christian guard Sarah Williams going for a layup.
Clear Springs guard Brooke McCarty attacks Triple D's defense
Westbury Christian's guard Hannah Cambel on a wildcats run!
Bellaire's guard Jolivette looks to attack Barbers Hill's on a fastbreak!
Westbury Christian's Marissa Banfield and Jill Isagan breaking the press.
To view more tournament pictures, please visit our photo sharing site @ TheHoustonBasketball
John Lucas PART 3 - The Last Run Showcase September 28-29 Was A Blast!
Langham Creek Mercedes Busby sets the offense for Triple D
Westbury Christian's Marie Bailey sneaks behind Dulles defense.
Fortbend Bush post Cierra Palmer protects the ball.
To view more tournament pictures, please visit our photo sharing site @ TheHoustonBasketball
John Lucas PART 2 - The Last Run Showcase September 28-29 Was A Blast!
Crossover Athletics vs Pearland Thunder
CHSA vs Crossover Athletics
Fortbend Dulles vs Lady Phenoms
To view more tournament pictures, please visit our photo sharing site @ TheHoustonBasketball
Tuesday, October 1, 2013
John Lucas PART 1 - The Last Run Showcase September 28-29 Was A Blast!
Fort Bend Dulles
Lady Phenoms
DFW Elite Swift and Houston It's On
Monday, September 30, 2013
Saint Agnes Academy Lady Tigers Wins Alodia September Shootout!
This past weekend, the Lady Tigers of Saint Agnes Academy competed in the Alodia September Shootout as a precursor to the official 2013-2014 season which begins October 14th. EVERYBODY LOOK OUT! The Lady Tigers are on the loose with tremendous plays, lots of growth and very impressive younger talents. Saint Agnes will open its season at home against the Westbury Christian Lady Wildcats. Game time 3:00 PM, Saturday November 2nd. It's a game you don't want to miss.... 'IT"S A CAT FIGHT WAITING TO HAPPEN!"
Friday, September 27, 2013
Stranger than Fiction-LINSANITY
In February 2012, an entire nation of basketball fans unexpectedly went “Linsane.” Stuck in the mire of a disappointing season, the New York Knicks did what no other NBA team had thought about doing—they gave backup point guard Jeremy Lin an opportunity to prove himself. He took full advantage, scoring more points in his first five NBA starts than any other player in the modern era, and created a legitimate public frenzy in the process. Prior to this now-legendary run, Lin had faced adversity in his career at every turn. He wasn’t offered a scholarship by any major university, nor was he drafted by any NBA team after a standout collegiate career at Harvard. More @ LINSANITY by STF
Monday, September 23, 2013
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