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Sophomore Avery Archer cuts inside the lane to drive to the basket for another two points.

Nothing but net

SaNyla Bullock, Staff writer February 28, 2024

The seconds tick down as the team races down the court finishing for the tie, behind by two. The offense sets up for a final play and swings the ball to the outside as sophomore Avery Archer launches a...

No ‘I’ in TEAM

Christian Alvarado, Staff writer March 9, 2023

With an overall record of 19-10 and a district record of 9-3, the girls’ basketball team has shown endurance, motivation, and drive to return to the field of play as contenders for a district championship...

For the love of the game: Coach returns to same court where she started program over 40 years ago

Sophia Bradley February 27, 2020
Four decades ago, Ruth Whiteley started teaching and coaching the girls basketball program at Bryan High. For 10 years she coached the team until she transitioned into a full time history teacher.

Taking it to the hoop: Senior posts up in leadership role on team

Kaywin McCall November 10, 2017
Working one’s way up to the top requires hard word, dedication, time, effort, and patience. When a sophomore earns their spot on a varsity team, the style of play changes. It’s faster, it’s harder, it’s more aggressive, and it’s overwhelming, but as the seasons pass, the player gains experience and that sophomore who was overwhelmed now leads the team. Senior Charnell Gibson has experienced this in basketball, starting out on the JV team as a freshman and then as a sophomore on varsity. She was immersed in the change of pace and is now leading the charge on the court.

Seniors lead team through perseverance, determination

Mackenzie Johnson December 14, 2016
Basketball is the definition of a team sport. Five players on the court must interact in a seamless fashion to effectively protect their own goal and score points in their opponent’s. Injuries and setbacks can ruin a season and cripple a team, but they can also be used to strengthen bonds and push the team to come together even more.

Full court press: Athlete creates kits to combat cancer

Andy Ramirez February 16, 2015
As a shooting guard for the lady Viking basketball team, senior Jordan Lopez-Rhodes knows how to reach a goal. However, Jordan’s story doesn’t start or end on the court. Since last year, Jordan and her family have been striving to reach a different goal: helping to ease the suffering of cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy.

Girls’ basketball team to open post game Monday

adviser February 5, 2014

The girls will play Spring Dekanney High School at 7:00pm Monday at New Caney Porter HS for the first round of play-off action.

Athlete makes fastbreak on court, in classrooms

Andrea Mendes December 5, 2011
Mastering the ability to balance commitment to a team, along with remaining dedicated to school is something many of us see as nearly impossible. One student, senior Khadijah Brisby, manages to execute the two seamlessly.

Basketball season tips off

adviser November 16, 2011
The Viking Basketball season is now underway, as the boys' team played their home opener last night, joining the Lady Vikings who began district play last week on November 8. The Lady Vikes will play at home this Friday while the boys' team will play away.
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