Cypress Lakes and Klein Collins squared off in some playoff action on Monday, but Cypress Lakes had to settle for second. They fell 45-36 to the Klein Collins Tigers. While losing is never fun, the Spartans can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Texas basketball rankings (they are ranked 251st, while the Tigers are ranked 106th).
Makennah Alexis
| 02/10/25 vs Klein Collins | 6 |
| 02/05/25 vs Cypress Springs | 4 |
| 02/01/25 @ Langham Creek | 4 |
| 01/29/25 vs Bridgeland | 6 |
| 01/25/25 @ Cypress Ranch | 2 |
| + 64 more games |
Cypress Lakes' defeat came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Makennah Alexis, who posted nine points along with six boards and six steals. Alexis is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in each of the last 69 games she's played dating back to last season. Makaylee Smith was another key player, putting up eight points in addition to six rebounds and three steals.
Christen Campbell was the offensive standout of the matchup as she dropped a double-double with 13 points and ten boards. What's more, she also posted a 63% shooting accuracy, which is the highest she's achieved since back in November of 2024. Another player making a difference was Hailey Neal, who scored 12 points and six rebounds.
Cypress Lakes has traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five games, which has put a noticeable dent in their 21-13 record this season. As for Klein Collins, the victory (which was their 11th in a row) raised their record to 26-6.
Cypress Lakes does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Klein Collins, they wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next contest, a 47-38 loss against Grand Oaks on the 13th.
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