By Michael Adams
Austin Sports Journal
The Texas high school women’s basketball regular season is down to its final six weeks. Some districts are nearing the midway point of the district season, while some of the small school districts are getting ready to start.
The women’s basketball “District of Doom” is still 25-5A. However, 26-4A is going to give it some competition.
All seven teams in 26-4A have records of .500 or above. Wimberley (16-3) has the best record overall, but Geronimo Navarro (17-7), Davenport (16-6), Bandera (16-5) and Fredericksburg (16-6) aren’t far behind. This will be a district race to keep an eye on.
District 25-6A could be interesting. Vista Ridge (17-3, 6-0) has a one-game lead over Vandegrift (18-7, 5-1). Round Rock (20-4, 5-2) is currently in third place, while Manor and Cedar Ridge are tied for fourth with 3-3 district records.
Class 5A is the area’s strongest classification, and 25-5A is the SEC of women’s basketball. Glenn (24-2, 4-0), Cedar Park (18-4, 4-0), Liberty Hill (23-2) and Hays (12-10) are all separated by one game.
Bastrop (23-2, 3-0) is the surprise of the season. The Bears are off to their best start in more than a decade. They will be challenged in 24-5A by Anderson and McCallum.
And of course, you can’t forget about Georgetown (21-3, 4-0). The Eagles return all five starters from last year’s team and have one of the best guard duos in the area, if not the state, in Bella Dabs and Reese Hoadly.
Here are the rankings:
Class 6A
| RK, Team | RECORD | LW |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Vista Ridge | 17-3 | – |
| 2. Vandegrift | 18-7 | – |
| 3. Bowie | 17-7 | – |
| 4. Westlake | 17-7 | – |
| 5. Round Rock | 20-4 | – |
Class 5A
| RK, TEAM | RECORD | LW |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Glenn | 24-2 | – |
| 2. Georgetown | 21-3 | – |
| 3. Liberty Hill | 23-2 | – |
| 4. Bastrop | 23-2 | – |
| 5. Cedar Park | 18-4 | – |
Class 4A & below
| RK, TEAM | RECORD | LW |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Manor New Tech | 19-1 | – |
| 2. Wimberley | 16-3 | – |
| 3. Johnson City | 17-3 | – |
| 4. Jarrell | 18-5 | – |
| 5. Lexington | 16-4 | – |
Five games to watch
Bowie (17-7, 3-0) vs. Westlake (17-7, 2-0), 6:30 p.m., Tuesday: An early 26-6A matchup that could have district championship implications.
Smithville (15-7) at La Grange (15-8), 6:30 p.m., Friday: One of the best small school rivalries in the area, and the 22-4A opener for two teams that will contend for the district championship.
Harper (15-2, 1-0) at Johnson City (17-3, 1-1), 6:30 p.m., Friday: A 29-2A matchup that features two of 4 teams that are in the district title conversation early.
Wimberley (16-3) at Geronimo Navarro (17-7), 6:15 p.m., Friday: Another district opener that features two teams off to hot starts to the season.
Westlake (17-7, 2-0) at Lake Travis (14-9, 1-1), 6:30 p.m., Friday: It’s always fun when these two teams get together. Depending on how Tuesday goes for the Chaps, there could be an opportunity for the Cavs to gain some momentum.
