1. Clark
2022-23 record: 34-3
District: 28-6A
Notable: The Cougars return three starters, including Express-News Player of the Year Arianna Roberson.
2. Brennan
2022-23 record: 30-4
District: 29-6A
Notable: A disappointing loss against Clark in last year’s Region IV-6A championship provides plenty of motivation.
3. Steele
2022-23 record: 27-12
District: 27-6A
Notable: With four returning starters, including district MVP Mia Hammonds, the Knights have the talent to match up against any team in San Antonio.
4. Judson
2022-23 record: 23-12
District: 27-6A
Notable: The Rockets may lack starting experience (two returnees), but they are among the area’s top players in junior Kayla King and sophomore Delany Arredondo.
5. Boerne
2022-23 record: 35-2
District: 27-4A
Notable: The Greyhounds return four starters, including two-time Super Teamer Averi Aaron, have qualified for the Class 4A state tournament two of the last three years.
Clark Cougars’ Natalie Huff (1), Adrianna Roberson (12) and Kamryn Griffin (24) react after the end of the game. Clark defeated DeSoto 42-37 in girls basketball Class 6A state championship game on Saturday, March 3, 2023 at the Alamodome.
Ronald Cortes / Contribuitor6. Brandeis
2022-23 record: 20-11
District: 28-6A
Notable: The Broncos top-end talent in senior Rian Forestier and junior Mia Ramos make them a dangerous team.
7. Wagner
2022-23 record: 29-5
District: 26-5A
Notable: The Thunderbirds will rebuild around two returning starters, including junior point guard LA Sneed, an Express-News Player of the Year finalist last season.
8. Fredericksburg
2022-23 record: 34-5
District: 27-4A
Notable: Like district rival Boerne, the Billies, led by fourth-year point guard Taylor Grona, are aiming for their third state-tournament appearance in four years.
9. Antonian
2022-23 record: 29-9
District: TAPPS 2-I
Notable: Antonian returns four starters, including senior Ella Nietz and sophomore Shaniyah Fox, two of the team’s top scorers last season.
10. Lytle
2022-23 record: 26-10
District: 28-3A
Notable: The Pirates have high hopes with the return fourth-year starter Calyssa Sevier (24.2 points, 11 rebounds last season) and falling one step short of the state tournament.
