Basketball season is in full swing and the girls and boys varsity teams are outperforming their opponents, giving both squads a strong standing.

For the girls their impressive start (14-2) has turned heads as they are playing great basketball up to this point of the season.

Everybody has contributed a key piece to the dominant play exhibited throughout this year and the impressive record displays the hard work they have put in.

“Their work ethic as a team has been a big part of our success this season. Varsity girls basketball coach Helena Martin said. Whether they were in the weight room working on their strength or sprinting to boost their agility they were always looking to improve on their skill sets,”

Currently, at number 1 in the Texas 5A district level, the Lady Eagles have made a vast improvement from last year’s team. Their competitiveness has catapulted them to the top ranking in Texas.

“Last year I think everyone played for themselves as individualists and this year we made the change to playing off of each other and playing as a team,” senior center Dominique Featherstone said.

With the team coming together they have been able to excel on the court this season.

“The communication and teamwork on the court has turned into wins,” senior guard Ashley Lopez said.

Making the playoffs looks to be a cinch for the girls this year. The big question is how far the girls will advance.

“We have the talent to go into the playoffs and we have a chance to go really far into them,” junior guard Zazil De La Vega said. By the end of the season I want to see the championship banner across the gym.”

The boys team, which has a winning record about a third of the way through the season looks to keep the streak going until the end. Playoffs look like they are in reach so far for this year’s varsity team.

The season has also exhibited improvements players and the teams in performance of play on the court as well.

“The environment that we play in is a lot better,” senior forward Teddy Lowery said. “The team is more focused than before and we are more in tune to the game. On top of that everyone is playing hard.”

While the team is almost complete offensively, defensively speaking there are a few components or key pieces that the team lacks that would put them over the top and above all of their opponents.

“Sometimes we are too nice on the court,” junior forward DeAnthony Owens said. “We need to be more aggressive while playing so we can overpower our opponents.”

Size has also been an issue for teams in the past and it’s present this year as well. However, players on the team believe their athleticism helps them overcome their height disadvantage.

As the season progresses the boys will look to keep their play at a high level and will look to advance through playoffs.

Boys varsity plays their next home game Friday, December 20, against Austin High School. The Lady Eagles play their next home game versus Bowie, Friday, Jan. 3.