Girls Basketball Atop Rankings

The DeSoto High School Lady Eagles basketball program, led by seventh-year Head Coach Andrea Robinson, turned in another stellar season for the 7-5-1-1-5.

DeSoto finished with a 28-6 overall record, including a 12-2 mark in district play to become District 11-6A, Region II-6A champions. Also, freshman Amari Byles, freshman Rieyan DeSouze and junior Mariya Vincent were named to the UIL Girls All-State Team.

The postseason featured the Lady Eagles making their third consecutive trip of the program’s five total appearances to the state championship game.

Freshman guard Amayah Garcia, who poured in a game-high 14 points in the championship game against San Antonio Clark, garnered all-tournament honors.

Looking ahead, the team’s coaching staff and core nucleus are set to return for the upcoming season and are slated to sit atop state and national rankings.