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The best word to describe the region isn’t weak, but very competitive, to compare the regional contenders on paper.
Overall, 1A Region II is an open race, more open in recent years, with the new realignment format with the usual heavy hitters in the region and some new up-and-coming programs that you should be keeping an eye on.
Early picks
District 9
It is anyone’s race in playoff seeding, but the main district title charge could feature Balmorhea, Marfa and Fort Davis.
Van Horn could also steal some wins against the top three with the return of leading scorer in Ivette Bermudez.
Early district picks
*Dell City is fielding boys only
- Marfa
- Balmorhea
- Fort Davis
- Van Horn
- Sierra Blanca
- Valentine
District 10
Both Buena Vista and Rankin graduate heavy heading into the season but may open the door for Iraan, who could see themselves in the district title race with a solid bunch returning.
Rankin have also been facing tough competition throughout the summer and are preparing for a tough season ahead as they continue to see continued success as they return Madison Jenkins as she will be the key playmaker in the starting rotation.
Grandfalls-Royalty also come into the mix as they return the core of their team ass they may be the team to beat heading into the district season.
Early picks
- Rankin
- Grandfalls-Royalty
- Iraan
- Buena Vista
- Marathon
- Sanderson
- Comstock
District 11
With the addition of Garden City in the region and district, this six-team district will be one of the deepest in the region and Veribest move into a tough district.
Robert Lee, the defending regional champion, will lose key guards including Braylee Hood but return post standout Kailey Freeman and will be a key player in the paint.
Bronte do return key players that will help their chemistry and will look to string good early wins to try to make noise in a tough district.
Irion County look to be a key team to watch in the regional race, returning all-region standout in Melanie Rainey.
Veribest have been putting together a solid campaign this summer with young new faces but the competitive edge the players have did not go away. The Lady Eagles will be a tough out with their scrappy and hustle plays that they have been making throughout the summer campaign.
Early picks
- Veribest
- Irion County
- Robert Lee
- Blackwell
- Garden City
- Bronte
District 12
Eden did graduate a handful of key players, including standout Kiana Castleberry, but there is promise in the up-and-coming underclassmen that look to give the Lady Bulldogs a spot in the TXHSGBB regional rankings.
Menard will look to rival Eden’s race for the district title, returning a solid group that look to claim the district title in a district that will be open in the final two playoff spots.
Early picks
- Menard
- Eden
- Paint Rock
- Olfen
- Santa Anna
- Panther Creek
District 13
All eyes will be on Eula this year, returning a key piece in senior Hannah Cauthen and Pree Goodman.
The underclassmen core will be a key part of a Lady Pirate team that will be looking to gain key experience and gel at the right time to potentially make a deep playoff run.
May will be in rebuilding stages as they graduate heavy and will look for a new leader on the floor to steer the ship.
Cross Plains will be a team to watch this season, as they return Abbigale Shepard to the lineup as the Lady Buffaloes will be looking to steal some wins to potentially see themselves as a top-two seed in the playoff bracket.
Early picks
- Eula
- Cross Plains
- May
- Baird
- Rising Star
- Moran
District 14
Region II’s toughest district lives here and it is deep in talent and solid teams that could be in regional tournament weekend.
Hermleigh will be young in some areas but return a handful that will look to be a key role for the Lady Cardinals continued success in the program.
Westbrook graduate heavy in key areas of the rotation and will be rebuilding in a district that will be tough.
The main team to watch will be Highland, with senior Taylor Allen leading the charge for the Lady Hornets and will have depth in key areas, which is hard to find in 1A all-around, as Highland look to return to the final four.
Early picks
- Highland
- Westbrook
- Hermleigh
- Ira
- Loraine
- Abilene TLCA
- Trent
District 15
Aspermont has rolled in their respective district and the same question will be asked as the Lady Hornets will be graduating a handful of the starting lineup.
Roby may pose as a main threat to claim the district title in returning key players as the Lady Lion program is on the rise once again.
Early picks
- Roby
- Aspermont
- Knox City
- Rule
- Rotan
- Lueders-Avoca
- Paint Creek
District 16
Chillicothe will be the main team with the most experience in the district as Munday graduate key players as the district is open for any team.
Electra, led by Kenni Patton, will be the main team to watch as the Lady Tigers are a program to watch in the coming seasons that could be a main district power in the coming years.
Crowell will also have experience in key skill areas as well as they will look to steal key district wins to attempt to punch a ticket to the post season.
Early picks
- Electra
- Chillicothe
- Munday
- Benjamin
- Crowell
- Vernon Northside
- Harrold
Regional top 10
- Highland
- Eula
- Veribest
- Irion County
- Westbrook
- Aspermont
- Electra
- Rankin
- Hermleigh
- Chillicothe
Three tough districts
14-1A
The top four teams will be fighting for seeding come crunch time as Westbrook and Hermleigh will be in rebuilding stages along with Highland challenging for a district title. Ira will be playing a sleeper role that could steal wins against the Lady Cardinals or Westbrook to try to improve playoff seeding.
11-1A
With the addition of Garden City, a tradition-rich program, and Veribest, a regional up-and-coming team, this will be a battle for positioning along with a team like Blackwell, who are no easy out for anyone. Robert Lee, despite losing key players, will be tough to beat with a solid post presence.
16-1A
On paper, it’s anyone’s race to the crown currently in July. Chillicothe return a solid group that shows lots of promise and the up-and-coming program in Electra that Patton is building is impressive as it enters the second year of building. Benjamin and Munday are also playoff contenders entering the early preseason stages as Crowell will be the main sleeper in the district.
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