Cy Falls: Houston’s best chance to get to state. @cyfallshs
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That’s a wrap. The 2018 hoop season is a virtual wrap as we are on the eve of the playoffs.
The regulars jam up the Top 5 with Cy Falls, Dekaney, Sam Houston, Clear Lake and Bush leading the way most of the season.
So who are the other teams who have legit chances are reaching state? Yates for sure in Class 4A. Dekaney, Klein Forest, Klein Oak, The Woodlands and College Park will battle in Class 6A Region II, while Region III will be a blood bath. Class 5A is a big of a toss-up with Shadow Creek and Elkins coming out of District 23-5A and Humble in 21-5A.
It’s going to be fun, but let’s see how all the district titles shake out this week.
WEEK OF FEBRUARY 13TH
Rank | Team (Record) | Comment |
| 1 | Cy Falls | Houston’s Best Chance to Get to State |
| 2 | Dekaney | Epps is a Difference-Maker |
| 3 | Sam Houston | Can They Do it For Kendric? |
| 4 | Clear Lake | Region III Sleeper |
| 5 | Bush | Senior Heavy |
| 6 | Yates | 12-0 Going into Postseason |
| 7 | Eisenhower | Just Behind Dekaney in District |
| 8 | Shadow Creek | Young and Hungry |
| 9 | Tompkins | 1st Ever District Title |
| 10 | Westside | Fell to Power Sam Houston |
| 11 | Dickinson | Winning Through Adversity |
| 12 | Morton Ranch | Mavs Trying to Hold Onto Second |
| 13 | Elkins | 7 Straight District Wins |
| 14 | Deer Park | Surprisingly Consistent |
| 15 | Klein Forest | Coach Black Got 400th Win |
| 16 | Strake Jesuit | Could be Sneaky in the Postseason |
| 17 | Hightower | Rocky Road |
| 18 | Klein Oak | Best Comeback Story in HTown |
| 19 | Atascocita | Kobe Wilson Playing Well |
| 20 | College Park | Q and the Crew Beat TWHS |
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