Vote: What was top Texas high school basketball play of week? (1/22/2024)

Scan the 10 best plays from the week in boys, girls high school basketball across the Lone Star State and pick a winner

The Texas high school basketball season is underway as seasons progress through district play across Lone Star State.

There were many individual girls and boys basketball plays from the last week, Jan. 15-20. We gathered the Top 10 plays from the week and ranked them one through 10. 

Congratulations to Duncanville's Kaylinn Kemp, whose fast break dynamism against DeSoto was voted the top play of the week from Jan. 8-14, as decided by readers.

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Now, we want to hear from you: Which play rose above the rest?

Scroll up to the top of the page to watch the Top 10 plays video, then read a description of each and vote in the poll below for your favorite. Voting stays open until Sunday, Jan. 28 at 11:59 central time.

Want to nominate a play in the future? We want to hear from you. Reach out to andy@scorebooklive.com by Saturday each week with details.

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TOP 10 PLAYS OF THE WEEK

DeSoto senior guard Mylasia Smith (right) gets the Eagles set up on defense at the 2023 Holiday Classic in Portland in late December. 

Photo by Todd Milles, SBLive Sports

10

Franklin vs. Mexia: Franklin senior guard Aubrie Hawkins nails uncontested 3-pointer in the first quarter.

9

Marcus vs. Lewisville: Marcus junior point guard Jayden Ramnanan finishes the play with a spinning layup.

8

Langham Creek vs. Cy Falls: Langham Creek senior guard Heather Baymon knocks down a fourth quarter floater for the lead.

7

Atascocita vs. Kingwood: Atascocita sophomore small forward Zayson Salanoa drills a corner 3 on a second-chance effort.

6

Seven Lakes vs. Tompkins: Seven Lakes senior point guard A.J. Bates gets crafty with a reverse layup.

5

John Paul vs. Nolan: John Paul junior guard Clara Paynter with a turnaround corner 3.

4

DeSoto vs. Duncanville: DeSoto senior shooting guard Mylasia Smith drains a clutch 3-pointer for the lead.

3

Frisco Memorial vs. Frisco Heritage: Memorial senior guard Javaun Henderson calls game with a buzzer-beating 3.

2

Carter vs. Lincoln: Carter senior center Daniel Thomas throws down the left-handed slam dunk.

1

Lake Ridge vs. Waxahachie: Lake Ridge freshman point guard Jazman Bailey delivers a desperation game-winning 3-pointer.

-- James Trietley | @sblivetx