2017 Kayla Owens drops 40

Kayla Owens isn't the first player in middle school to score 40 points in a game but to my knowledge she's the first that plays at a school,  Kahla, that is a homophone for her first name, to score 40, I'll get back with you after I check with Guiness and I'm not talking about the book

Every time I've seen this young lady play, she's shown me something different and while she was still raw when I saw her for the first time almost a year ago, she showed rapid improvement at the Big State Flava Jam and was simply off the charts at the Young Guns Camp I covered last year

Owens is also the name of a popular sausage which is great because Kayla will be cooking this season!

2017 Owens cooking has Langham Creek in D-17

Kayla Owens has stepped onto center stage and made her presence felt early in her career and especiallyin District 17 for the Langham Creek Lobo's. Owens, along with Corrine and Caylinne Martin, gibe them a front-line averaging over six feet and has already put together some impressive victories, including a shocker against preseason favorite Cy Woods. When you throw in they've lost to Cy Fair and Cy Creek, this tells you why I say 17 is the toughest district in the area, remember analysts analyze

Standings

Tonight, they travel to Cy Falls,, Falls is currently a game ahead in what appears to be a six team race for four spots. I'll be at Cy Ranch who have a couple of freshmen of their own doing damage, Deauzya Richards and Arianna Whitfield. Ranch is currently tied for 1st with Cy Fair and they host Cy Woods who will try and tighten this thing up even more

Here's the schedule, if you click on page 2, nm, always double check and don't trip with me if it's the wrong time or site, I'm only good as the info in front of me

SCHEDULE

Owens Raw But ............

Triple D has some bright young stars that I had a chance to get a glimpse of during the Houston Insiders Basketball Classic. I had seen Marissa Banfield a couple of weeks earlier, two minutes was all I needed and although I had heard some great things about Erica Powell, I had to see for myself, I wasn't disappointed. With that being said, I also had hear about a 2017 player named Kayla Owens who is almost at the magic 6'0 number and with her athleticism right now, she will be assured of playing at the next level somewhere. I did my top five middle school players and although Owens didn't make, she may be there before it's all said and done, read more

Monsters show out at Cy Fair Evaluation Camp- Full Court Tip Sheet coming

I know they look innocent but trust me, you do not want to deal with these young ladies on the court. Kayla Owens, Chasity Patterson and Deauzya Richards all made the Full Court Tip Sheet coming up, along with Marissa Banfield from the 2017 class however there were others in attendance at the camp who will have their names in the bright lights before I'm done.





I saw it in Patterson and Richards as I sort of stumbled on both, Patterson just leaving elementary school to attend a North Shore game and her dad was kind enough to let me watch her do a few drills in before the game started.

Richards has always been an innovator, on and off the court, and although she may not have invented the pose, she brought it mainstream and has never looked back on or off the court

This picture tickled me as I saw Banfield surrounded by these big girls and I was tickled even more after actually seeing her play but I can't really take credit for Owens because Marissa;s dad suggested I take a peek at a tournament

What can I say about Owens, hey they named the school after her right?  Stay tuned

Clear Springs vs Langham Creek Regional preview

Langham Creek has surprised many people, I'm not one of them because when I watched Briley Perkins and Dyani Robinson start as freshmen last season, the heat they brought on both ends and the maturity they showed off the top as well as the desire, well I knew they would be in the hunt with GPR Texas Top 20 player Kayla Owens, who was out last season with a knee injury

Owens had a 3 for all in the quarterfinals dropping 4 and a couple of more were in and out but the stuff this young lady has done over the years since I first saw her in the 7th grade has been amazing. Add Dezi White and Mariel Wade to the equation and this starting 5 is solid with players that can score and defend

They got here for the first time in, well forever I believe but I'm not 100% sure as they knocked off TABC #14 Hightower and #6 Seven Lakes so to be honest, you can't really count them out against #2 Clear Springs, or can you?

Tasharian Robinson and Sierra Cheatham have been on my radar since the 7th grade, wait Robinson was in the 6th grade playing up and I simply knew that they were going to be D1 players, well as well as Owens, at a very young age.

The Chargers love to bring heat on defense, that's been their style forever and that old saying "if you can't stand the heat" is one of the main reasons their ranked #2 in the state.

Talented '18 PG Dymond Gladney has simply gotten better each year, one more time folks, "the game starts at the one" and her ability to run a team as well as set teammates up is among the best in the state plus she can take over a game offensively if needed. Add the much improved JaNay Redic to the equation and game one should be exciting

SCHEDULE 

Morris and Owens in for 40/40

Uh oh, here we go as the night before 40/40 has me beaming. Alexis Morris and Kayla Owens are in as four of the area, wait state, wait nations top 2017 players will be on hand for the John Lucas camp tomorrow. Morris and Owens join Deauzya Richards and Chelsea Patterson as area players who will contend for all types of awards including MDAA honors, yep you heard it here first


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Jones makes Monster Class even scarier at 40/40

Kayla Jones boxing out Kayla Owens, priceless as the the two freshmen BCS players to be gave me a lift at the John Lucas 40/40 camp. I'm already working on my next Photoshop photo for Owens, this one will have her placing a nickle on the top of the backboard but until then, enjoy Jones on the latest Tip Sheet


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Owens slams one in game

I can't find the picture I took of Kayla Owens above the rim and someone suggested that the picture was Photoshopped and with my quick witted response I shot back "If I had time for that you'd see less typos"  but anyway I'm told last night it happened, the 2017 star from Langham Creek dunked in a game and the video is coming but for now, check out what I've said about her so far

KAYLA

DFW Elite Swiftly arrive at #TXSpringInv

Alexis Morris and Breah Powell were called one of if not the most dominant club back-court before it's all said and done.. Arianna Whitfield and Alexandria Crain have showed that they can actually take over when needed while Stephanie Jackson has complimented the others as well and all are guards.

 Deauzya Richards blinded me more with her talent than the orange shoes she was wearing the first time I saw her as she has simply continued to rise to whatever occasion, btw, I have a pair just like those. Richards, Zarielle Green and Kayla Owens are similar players in size however each brings their own uniqueness to the club. Richards has shown the ability to play multiple positions quite well at the next level, Owens sometimes appears to have wings as she simply soars while Green, well that's the right color because as the baby of the bunch, she's going to be hard to contain once everything is said and done

Lauara Daulton was a huge pick up at the post position while Jade Williams is simply showing signs that she will dominate on both ends of the floor and I'm not talking about just the paint as she is facing the basket as well. All of these kids are in middle school and with with the exception of Green (2018), they are all from that monster 2017 class. When you talking about a squad full of potential D1 players, look no further because they have the makings to be BigTyme players

Cy Fair youngstas growing up fast

When you have Charli Collier, Laura Daulton and Kayla Owens on the floor, expect the paint to be controlled. Arianna Whitfield and Rachel Tapps, or Jasmine Smith and Leah Silva or any mixture including Madison Schenck, Ariel Starks, Sierrra Cheatum or Alyce Fields and when you bundle everything together, you have a recipe destined for success. Collier, Smith and Fields are all in MS, Collier has already committed to Texas so with me saying that, you should have the picture, if not, check out the Tip Sheet yet again on Collier, read more

Tapps, one of the top defenders in the state, and Schenck, a six footer that can also shoot the three, are a couple of my Under The Radar players that I'm looking forward to seeing them explode real soon. Owens has BCS offers on the table, she plays above the rim whether I Photoshop the picture or not and if you're playing against her and don't recognize her, ask to see bottom of her shoe, now should have that picture

Whitfield, Starks and Silva can fill it up, Cheatum is more of a slasher while Daulton and Fields simply have the potential to overpower you with their massive frames, something Collier has mastered. Smith is running the one against the big girls and with that never quit attitude, she will excel at the end

Langham Creek loses Owens but nucleus is intact

This is a tough class going on and year after year it gets harder and harder but as happy as I am to see 2017 leave, several players, especially those I started covering on MS sort of tears me up to see them leave. Kayla Owens is one of those players and as she heads on to UCLA, I just have to take my hat off to the young lady who simply expanded her game to  become one of the most dominant players in not only area but Texas

Langham Creek will be in good hands with that sensational sophomore duo of Dyani Robinson and Briley Perkins as well as junior wing Dezi White who is "out of sight". Throw in Mariel Wade, some incoming freshmen and players moving up and the Lobos ain't done yet after reaching their first regional semis

Owens will be smoking at Texas Invitaional

I've several calls and texts asking me if I doctored the photo showing Kayla Owens around the rim and my sarcastic response was "yes, I Photo-shopped it made the rim lower"

No nickname pops in my head, so I don't what Ill be calling her but the most important thing is that colleges will be calling and in droves. I'll be at the Texas Invitational this weekend and my suggestion is to get on these DFW Swift players early because, well because.

They will be only a few of probably hundreds of players that can and will play at the next level. Tiny won't be in attendance but this is one TI you don't want to miss

TEXAS INVITATIONAL

#TAMUCamp closes with a bang in East vs West game

COLLEGE STATION, Texas- Talk about closing the camp out with a bang is exactly how this seasons Elite Team Camp went in Aggieland and I was happy I made the trip for a number of reasons. I got a chance to spend time with my daughter, it's hard to believe it's been over three years since she played her last game there, I had a chance to see some players I might not see again in July and I had a chance to see many stars of future I hadn't seen before including Sydney Crockett and Peyton Tennison from Arkansas as well as Kiki Hannah and Tandra King from Oklahoma. All were impressive including a young lady I've seen numerous times from Oklahoma, Jonah Johnson who put on one of the best offensive performances I've seen in a half in, well ever

Chennedy Carter showed out, no surprise there, as well as the Richardson duo of Dorian Branch and Arleighsha McElroy who may be rolling to Austin next season. Kayla Wells, DiDi Richards and Kayla Owens keep proving how smart I am as far as evaluating talent, they along with Carter are among the top 2017 players in the world while Natasha Mack simply went off and has turned into not just scary on defense but a nightmare period. Those three "size don't matter  guards", Joyce Kennerson, Angela Harris and Jalen Richard-Harris simply help put on shows doing plenty of acrobatic stuff that I love to see and as I said before, there was no cable in Reed Arena but plenty of TV as Tatum Veitenheimer and Paris Netherly are a couple of 2018 players that will make immediate impacts next season and when you talk about impacts, Jakeria Ford and Jasmyne Harris make them just about every-time they're on the floor

2015 Texas A&M ELITE Camp top performers

Lexi Gordon & Tatum Veitenheimer 

COLLEGE STATTION, Texas – The Texas A&M Elite Camp continues to attract some of the top talent not only from Texas but across the country and reading the list of players that participated was something like a Who’s Who of heavy hitters with bright resumes and options on where they may attend. Arguably one of the top point guards in Texas, Jaelyn Richard-Harris was on hand as well as her club teammate Jasmine Williams who helped lead Cy Woods to the state title. Cate Reece was also in attendance, she played on that same Cy Woods team had a big hand in their success, not to mention she’s pone of the top 2018 players in Texas.

Speaking of state, the run that Kianna and Brianna Suber helped lead Rudder to the semi’s was amazing, they were in attendance while fellow 2017 Aeriel Starks who went completely off in the regional semis as well as another 2017 Marissa Banfield, one of the top points in Texas for that 2017 class put on a show as she helped Westbury Christian make a run to the finals in their classification in TAPPS.

Also in attendance was Oklahoma’s own Jonah Johnson, I’ve played around with the “ JJ and DYNOMITE” phrase multiple ways so that should give you picture and icing on the cake had to be Natalie Chou, a young lady I saw that was destined for greatness while she was in the 8^th grade playing in Prime Time Nationals, she made the USA Team last season.

Girlz Prep Report correspondent Tim Lewis was on hand to capture the action and he sent me a list of names that caught his eye during the event , Lewis said if he had to had to choose an MVP it was definitely Aahliay Wilson (OK) but here are some players that he thought separated themselves throughout the event

  2016

Aahliyah Jackson

Aaliyah Wilson

Celeste West

Jasmyne Harris

Robin Beck 2017

Chassity Patterson

Emer Nichols

Kayla Owens

Kayla Wells

Kianja Cain

Lauren Heard

Lexi Gordon

Trena Mims 2018

Charli Collier

Jhakya Dilworth

Keziah Dilworth

Queen Egbo

Tatum Vietheimer 2019

Lillian Ejih

Katy ISD Tournament second eight

I haven't seen Ellison, I know a Madison Hattix-Covington but I see a Kaleana listed with the same last name so we'll see on that as they open up against Ridge Point while Cinco Ranch tangles with Eisenhower. I've seen glimpses of both Langham Creek and their Oak Ridge opponent. Langham also has one of the states top freshmen in Deziree White along with one of the top sophomores, Kayla Owens  however I would be totally surprised if Atascocita isn't playing in their second tournament semifinal. The Taz has already won the Aldine ISD Tournament and with their double-double twin towers of Hannah Hopkins and Anacia Wilkinson ready to do damage, they're going to be hard to contain as they open it up with Katy

BRACKET

Six teams still in 17-5A hunt

I'll never forget somehow capturing a photo of young Kayla Owens over the rim in the summer and someone suggesting I had Photoshopped the pic which was humorous to say the least. The talented freshman's addition has her team, Langham Creek, over the rim as well this season as they are in a position to make the playoffs for the first time since 2008 I believe

Tonight they travel to Cy Woods who is currently in a three way tie for second (6-2) with Cy Ranch and Cy Creek while undefeated and in the drivers seat for first place Cy Fair (8-0)hosts Jersey Village.Cy Ranch hosts Cy Springs while Cy Creek battles Cy Falls at the Berry Center, Falls and Langham are tied for fifth place (5-3)

STANDINGS

Alexis The Great helps GTE mobilize the nets at #HSHT

Alexis Morris, Chasity Patterson and DiDi Richards are all game changers which means you are going to have to keep changing your game plan to stop them in the not so distant future. All three are from the Houston area, all three are LEGITIMATE BCS players and none of them have played one minute of high school ball. The killing part about it is another 2017 player, Kayla Owens, is almost ready to dunk on somebody without me having to  Photoshop a picture and before it's over, well..........


Morris excelled this weekend as she suited up for her old team and her presence on the floor had fans not believing me when I said how old she was which is cool but anyway, check out the quick hitter


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East Coast has even more flava for 2017

Kayla Owens, Alexis Morris and Deauzya Richards have all receive interest and offers prior to playing their first high school game. These three, along with Chastity Patterson, have a shot at doing something big nationally as far as awards but always remember two things, It's not where you start, it's were you finish aand #talentiseverywhere. Well three things, I know talent

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Katy ISD Nike Classic-ALL TOURNAMENT TEAM

Here is the OFFICIAL list of everyone from the tournament that made the team

1- CY RANCH:

MVP- Sydney Coleman

Arianna Whitfield

Cienna Rodriguez Rivera

2- KLEIN FOREST:

Ekiya Gray

Jeliah Preston

3- COLLEYVILLE HERITAGE:

Artavia Ford

Victoria Bratcher

4- LANGHAM CREEK:

Adrianna Edwards

Kayla Owens

5- SEVEN LAKES:

Michelle Fokum

Cydney Varner

6- TAYLOR:

Samantha Atkinson-Roach

Cailin Scherepereel

7- CHANNELVIEW:

Taeler Deer

Marshell Hollins

8- CY CREEK:

Darianne Williams

Jessica Munoz

Area major upset

Caylinne Martin goes off for 17 as Langham Creek defeats Pearland on the road by 10. Pearland is ranked #8 by TABC and also high by SIMMIE. Pearland lost by 20 plus at Langham last season at made to the area F-4 so one more time, it ain't where you start it's where you finish, but the addition of Kayla Owens to Langham Creek probably solidifies District 17 as the areas toughest district. Biggest upset of the night coming up next, well not really because, well you'll see

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