Improvement by Harris has Clear Creek excited

Amber Harris

Change always occurs from season to season, sometimes good and sometimes not. One change I always look for in players is improvement, especially when they start to near those oh so magic words I often use, "potential" and "upside". Amber Harris had a solid summer for Triple D and she showed me a lot of improvement which will translate into good news for Clear Creek, especially since the departure of Taylor Longley to another school. Harris has always been in the shadow of the dynamic duo, Longley and Brentney Branch, however this could be a monster season for her

Brentney Branch

Branch will join Harris at the end of the month at the BigTyme Fall Finish with their Clear Creek squad. I expect 2015 Mia Hayes to step right in after a solid summer and try and help fill the void plus it will give me a chance to see how tight their district will be

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BigTyme Fall Finish

Hosey leads talented 2015 class of stars from area

2015 Jordan Hosey stepped onto the court last season and played as if she had always belonged. They have an old saying, the best thing about freshmen is that they become sophomores however that can applied to all classes but if that saying holds any weight as far as this young lady goes, Manvel may just be unstoppable. Let's face it, she was already a Top 100 player on a national level and she probably could have helped some college teams last season however certain dimensions from her game improved over the summer so it should be interesting to see how this translates to a loaded school team

Arthur ready to step in at HBU

After helping launch one of the areas powerhouses at Atascocita, Rachel Arthur is ready to step in at Houston Baptist. Arthur was a four year starter and part of the Big Three at "The Taz" that caught my eye when they were sophomores and as her game continued to develop during her career in high school, she showed the drive and willingness to improve that will help her do well at the next level. HBU . The Huskies kick it off with an exhibition game on November 1st , and for the complete schedule, click on the link below

SCHEDULE

Fall Leagues kicking off next week

Cy Falls Carol Willie (TCU)

In a preview of the new look several teams will have since the graduation of the most talented class this area has ever produced, as far as playing at the next level, next week will launch several fall leagues around the city.

The two teams from the area that made it to state last season, Cy Falls and Dekaney, join Klein Collins and Westside in one, which will be held at Cy Fall, while the already powerful and possibly the 5A team to beat Manvel will show off their new editions at Dobie's .North Shore and the new faces that are ready to step in  will be over there as well and as I hear about others, I'll let you know

Mustangs ready to roll

Kristin Askew

The college season is ready to begin and it's hard to believe former Mansfield Timberview star Kristin Askew is entering her sophomore season or the fact that Akil Simpson, another one former Duncanville star doing her thing at the next level. I saw these young ladies literally grow up before my eyes playing for DFW Elite and the thing that impressed me most about these kids was their work ethic and comprehension of the game, two very important components for playing and staying at the next levelt

Akil Simpson

Last season I had a chance to see SMU when they came to town to play Rice in what proved to be one of the best college games I saw in person last season and both young ladies shined. This season the Mustangs have some bright new faces ready to get after it and I can't wait to see them play this season not only here but my second home as well.

One player who won't is Kristin Hernandez who was simply an offensive machine in high school and she holds the distinct honor of hitting more shots from past half-court, during a game, that I've witnessed live, I think the count is five. She was also another star from Duncanville who I first caught a glimpse of with, you guessed it, DFW Elite who by the way is hosting the BigTyme Fall Finish September 29th-30th. Eight days before the early bird special ends

BigTyme Fall Finish

2016 players better be Ready

Alaysia Ready

Banned in the USA, First Amendment and several other things sometimes pop in my head and although I believe several people have probably disagreed with me over the years, at the end of the day  I think they probably came to the conclusion I was right.

I called the 2012 class years ago, not to mention the numerous middle school ballers that impressed me so much that they are now considered among the top players in the country, so here's a trifecta for you. 2014,2015 and 2016 are LOADED and I'm talking about Otis from the Andy Griffith show loaded.

I never want to miss anyone, sometimes I do, but the percentages say this, don't roll the dice against me when I tell you something and when I say you are in for some exciting youngstas coming up, be ready.

I gave you three of the top guards from the area, Faith Cook, Angela Harris and Erika Sidney. I've given you three off the top players over 6'0 from the state, Lauren Cox, Joyner Holmes and Natasha Mack Now I'm throwing Alaysia Ready from the Arkansas Mavericks at you as I "flip-flop" through the classes.

I think I just mentioned something about how the 2014 group of Mavericks impressed me so much at not only Big State Flava but Basketball on the Bayou also. Well low and behold, let me use a phrase from way way back "lookie here what I found"



Alaysia will be teaming up with 2014 standout Taylor Lewis at Central High in Little Rock but on September 29th-30th, I'll get a chance to see her live at the BigTyme Fall Finish. Remember early bird specials are still in effect and GPR is the official media partner. College coaches don't forget about your discount if you are a subscriber to Girlz Prep Report.

Early Bird Special

Be READY for what's coming

They have an old saying, I don't like old saying but anyway it's "the best thing about freshmen is that they become sophomores" and after I finish with the juniors, I'll be doing what I do with the next groups which are going to be equally if not more exciting than the 2014 class. I'm also throwing in an added bonus for you from 2016 and across state lines

Strong summer has Pearland ready

Kierra Hudnal

The Pearland Oilers are about to do something special this season and this could be one of the sleepers that are still standing when it's all said and done. I had a chance to see the young ladies at the Texas Invitational with their school team and then most of them playing together with their club team, the Pearland Flames. Kierra Hudnall is just simply one of those players that just simply doesn't quit, a throwback from yesteryear and I've said this before, if she was two inches taller she would be a Top 100 player. Kaila Chizer, Laneetra Guillory and Miranda Lejune round out what could be a team that shocks everyone and guess what, all are from the 2014 class.

Let's roll it back and revisit the article I did a few months ago, read more

Skyline's McDaniel has home and official visits set

Stabresa McDaniel showed she could put numbers with DFW T-Jack however I already knew that since she averaged almost 20 ppg for Dallas Skyline last season. After helping lead her high school team to a 28-5 record , she followed that up with a successful summer with one of the top club teams in the country. Skyline is expected to make yet another run this season but before that, Minnesota will be making a home visit on September 16th, then McDaniel heads up there for her official visit September 21st-23rd.

2014 Lewis among national group of stars

Taylor Lewis caught my eye on the floor last season for her Arkansas team New Life and was equally if not more impressive when I chatted with her a number of times. This season, she continued to show me that "she belongs", this time for the Memphis Elite but it doesn't dstop with her. Houston is loaded, the state of Texas is loaded, the surrounding states are loaded and you guessed, the 2014 class has whatever you need across the country. I saw several outstanding players from outside of Texas during my July journey at events that continue to raise the bar, read more