Showcase Houston All Star Game 2016

After the high school basketball state champs were crowned and the nets from the basketball rings (big shout Ted Cruz) were cut down, the off-season commenced. This includes many all star games and showcases across the country that recognizes the accomplishments of great players from the season that just ended. One of those games was Showcase Houston. The North vs. South showdown included players from all over the city and scores on both sides that eclipsed 100 points. Ken Busby of Elkins went home with the MVP honors. But yeah, check out these photos!

Dobie v. Hightower - High School Basketball Playoffs

I've always thought of Dobie High School athletics as the Little Longhorns because they have an eerily similar resemblance to Austin's professional sports teams. I finally saw them in real life play and win a playoff basketball game against Hightower. Both Hightower and Dobie are currently out of the playoffs but Dobie made it to the regional final while being the 4th best team in their district. In other words, they weren't supposed to be there.

Atascocita v. Klein Forest - High School Basketball Playoffs

Atascocita boys basketball is ranked 5th in the country according to this USA Today national ranking. But I hesitate to call them the best team in Texas because at the moment that this is published, they have yet to play their semi-final game against Sam Houston in the state tournament. Last week, I photographed Atascocita's win over Klein Forest to advance to the regional semi-finals.

Wheatley v. Bellville - High School Basketball Playoffs

The Wheatley Wildcats unleashed 103 points en route to a victory over Bellville in the second leg of a playoff double header at Tompkins High School in Katy.

Sterling v. La Grange - High School Basketball Playoffs

The road to the state championship has begun and teams from all over Texas are vying to win the crown. Earlier this week, I photographed a 4A class match-up between Sterling and La Grange. I spent a little time with Sterling last year before they went to the state semi-finals but the team looks a little different this season. Regardless, they advanced with an 80-59 victory over La Grange. On to the next.