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Friday HS Basketball Fastbreak: See roundups and scores from around the area

Special to the Star-Telegram

Welcome to The Fastbreak, a biweekly Star-Telegram series featuring the top Fort Worth-area high school basketball news, performances and results.

GIRLS

Keller runs away from L.D. Bell

Keller kept a tight grip on its position toward a playoff berth as the Indians built a big lead at the half, then coasted to a 74-54 win over Hurst L.D. Bell in District 4-6A play.

Keller (18-6 overall, 8-2 district) led 54-29 at the break on the strength of 21 first-half points by Lila Russell, 13 of which came in a 29-point second quarter. Russell led all scorers with 27 points.

L.D. Bell (20-8, 5-5) cut the lead to 64-51 with 6:09 left in the fourth quarter, but the Blue Raiders would get no closer. Hannah Due led L.D. Bell with 14 points (4 three-pointers) while Reagan Bennett (4 threes) and Marleigh Vea chipped in 13 points each.

Freshman Dahlia Rebella added 14 points for Keller, 10 in the first half, and Mia Arnold tossed in 12.

Southlake Carroll remains undefeated in district

Southlake Carroll remained undefeated in District 4-6A plays as the Dragons jumped out quickly and then kept Euless Trinity at arms length for a 54-38 victory on Friday at Trinity High School.

Carroll (25-1 overall, 10-0 district), No. 8 in Class 6A according to the TABC, got a 22-point performance from Whitney Jense as the Dragons jumped out to an 18-6 lead after one quarter. Angelina Bouley added 12 points and Mattie Renda pitched in 10 for the Dragons.

Trinity fell to 8-16 overall and 2-7 in district play. The Trojans were led by Karen Jones who scored a team-high 18 points.

Midland Christian edges Grace Prep in battle of titans

Midland Christian, No. 1 in TAPPS Class 5A according to the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches, out scored No. 3 Arlington Grace Prep by 7 points in the third quarter, then held off the Lions 48-44 in a TAPPS District 1-5A contest on Friday at Grace Prep.

Grace Prep (18-7 overall, 6-1 district) got a team-high 15 points from Zaria Howard with 10 coming in a 16-point fourth quarter. Samone Anderson added 10 and Angelina Medlock chipped in 9 for the Lions.

Midland Christian (22-6, 6-0) got a game-high 17 points from Jordyn Hamilton, including 7 of 10 from the free throw line in the fourth quarter. Jordan Stokes added 13 and Selah Fox had 12 for the Mustangs.

BOYS

Keller can’t keep pace with L.D. Bell

Hurst L.D. Bell took advantage of several fast-break points to escape with a 71-62 win over Keller in a District 4-6A contest on Friday at Keller High School.

It was an important game for both squads as L.D. Bell improved to 16-6 overall and 6-2 in district play while Keller dropped to 11-13 and 5-3.

Jesse Mikus paced Bell with a game-high 20 points including 12 in the second quarter that helped the Blue Raiders take a slim 38-36 lead into halftime. Grant Walker and Keyaun Williams pitched in 12 points each for Bell and Roman Washington had 11.

Seth Turnbull hit 5 three-point baskets and finished with 16 points for Keller. Cash Erdmann also had 16 points and Sawyer Bennett contributed 13 points for the Indians.

No. 2 North Crowley drubs FW Boswell

North Crowley, No. 2 in the state in Class 6A according to the TABC, got a 29-point from Trey Hall and 17 more from Isaak Hayes as the Panthers rolled to a 103-39 win over FW Boswell in a District 3-6A contest at North Crowley HS.

Every player scored for North Crowley (21-3 overall, 4-0 district) which also got a 12-rebound performance from Hall and 8 assists from Hayes. Kameron Price had 9 assists and 0 turnovers which gave him 20 assists and 0 turnovers for the week.

James Black led the Pioneers with 12 points. Boswell fell to 5-17 and 1-3 in district.

No. 2 Grace Prep takes down No. 3 Midland Christian

No. 2 Arlington Grace Prep was never really challenged as the Lions dominated No. 3 Midland Christian 67-23 in a TAPPS District 1-5A showdown on Friday at Grace Preparatory Academy.

Grace Prep (19-1 overall, 6-0 district) was led by M.J. Boyd with 15 points, all coming in the second and third quarters. Kei Scott scored nine of his 14 points in the first quarter to get the Lions off to a fast start while Jesse Zimmerman scored 10 of his 11 points in the fourth quarter.

Midland Christain (21-8, 4-1) was led by Brody McHugh who had 8 points.

GIRLS SCORES

Keller 74, Hurst L.D. Bell 54

Joshua 44, Burleson Centennial 29

Cleburne 46, Everman 26

Burleson 35, Arlington Seguin 23

Mansfield Summit 61, Mansfield Timberview 32

Colleyville Heritage 45, NRH Richland 33

Haslet Eaton 39, Justin Northwest 35

Denton Ryan 80, Denton 36

Brock 77, Graham 24

Glen Rose 46, Mineral Wells 24

Southlake Carroll 54, Euless Trinity 38

Grand Prairie 35, Arlington Sam Houston 33

FW Southwest 52, FW Western Hills 12

Arlington Lamar 60, Arlington 55

Argyle 53, NRH Birdville 30

Aledo 72, Azle 39

Saginaw 61, Keller Fossil Ridge 36

Godley 56, Hillsboro 31

North Crowley 78, FW Boswell 58

FW Lake Country 43, Lubbock Christian 35

Mansfield Lake Ridge 66, Weatherford 53

Waxahachie Life 63, Kennedale 53

FW Chisholm Trail 50, Granbury 46

Flower Mound Coram Deo 66, FW All Saints 37

Paradise 69, Boyd 17

Keller Harvest Christian 38, Crowley Nazarene Christian 28

Benbrook 48, FW Dunbar 20

FW Covenant Classical 51, Denton Calvary 32

FW THESA 71, Addison Greenhill 56

Midland Christian 48, Arlington Grace Prep 44

FW Southwest Christian 82, Fort Worth Christian 32

Argyle Liberty Christian 42, FW Nolan Catholic 27

BOYS SCORES

Hurst L.D. Bell 71, Keller 62

FW South Hills 53, FW North Side 50

Krum 62, Bridgeport 49

Southlake Carroll 58, Euless Trinity 41

South Grand Prairie 54, Arlington Martin 52

NRH Birdville 43, Argyle 31

Mansfield Summit 60, Mansfield Timberview 49

Brock 63, Graham 41

Keene 52, Rice 34

Denton 51, Denton Ryan 46

Aledo 61, Azle 46

Keller Timber Creek 53, Keller Central 48

Kennedale 56, Waxahachie Life 53

FW Southwest 79, FW Western Hills 28

Lake Worth 74, River Oaks Castleberry 53

FW Wyatt 62, FW Trimble Tech 47

Alvarado 73, Ferris 61

Grand Prairie 83, Arlington Sam Houston 33

Paradise 85, Boyd 38

Mansfield Lake Ridge 76, Weatherford 62

North Crowley 103, FW Boswell 39

FW Covenant Classical 60, Denton Calvary 20

FW YMLA 52, Dallas A-Plus 28

Pantego Christian 68, Plano Coram Deo 52

FW Uplift Elevate Prep 89, Westlake Academy 59

FW Christian Life 58, Kennedale Fellowship 36

FW Country Day 63, Gainesville Red River 57

Stephenville 81, Brownwood 39

Decatur Victory Christian 52, FW Bethesda Christian 45

Keller head coach Kate Goldberg talks to Keller guard Lila Russell (0) and shooting guard Audrey Heibel (21) during a break in the action during the first half of a UIL girls basketball game between L.D. Bell and Keller at Keller High School in Keller, Texas, Friday Jan. 16, 2026
Keller head coach Kate Goldberg talks to Keller guard Lila Russell (0) and shooting guard Audrey Heibel (21) during a break in the action during the first half of a UIL girls basketball game against L.D. Bell at Keller High School in Keller, Texas, Friday Jan. 16, 2026. Bob Booth Special to the Star-Telegram
Keller guard Lila Russell (0) is fouled by L.D. Bell point Madi Capers (23) during the first half of a UIL girls basketball game between L.D. Bell and Keller at Keller High School in Keller, Texas, Friday Jan. 16, 2026
Keller guard Lila Russell (0) is fouled by L.D. Bell point Madi Capers (23) during the first half of a UIL girls basketball game at Keller High School in Keller, Texas, Friday Jan. 16, 2026. Bob Booth Special to the Star-Telegram
L.D. Bell guard Hannah Due (00) drives to the paint during the first half of a UIL girls basketball game between L.D. Bell and Keller at Keller High School in Keller, Texas, Friday Jan. 16, 2026
L.D. Bell guard Hannah Due (00) drives to the paint during the first half of a UIL girls basketball game against Keller at Keller High School in Keller, Texas, Friday Jan. 16, 2026. Bob Booth Special to the Star-Telegram
Keller shooting guard Audrey Heibel (21) backs into L.D. Bell guard Reagan Bennett (11) during the first half of a UIL girls basketball game between L.D. Bell and Keller at Keller High School in Keller, Texas, Friday Jan. 16, 2026
Keller shooting guard Audrey Heibel (21) backs into L.D. Bell guard Reagan Bennett (11) during the first half of a UIL girls basketball game at Keller High School in Keller, Texas, Friday Jan. 16, 2026. Bob Booth Special to the Star-Telegram
L.D. Bell head coach Andy Bloodworth talks to the team during a timeout in the first half of a UIL girls basketball game between L.D. Bell and Keller at Keller High School in Keller, Texas, Friday Jan. 16, 2026
L.D. Bell head coach Andy Bloodworth talks to the team during a timeout in the first half of a UIL girls basketball game against Keller at Keller High School in Keller, Texas, Friday Jan. 16, 2026. Bob Booth Special to the Star-Telegram
L.D. Bell guard Marleigh Vea (14) gets a look defended by Keller point guard Mia Arnold (2) during the first half of a UIL girls basketball game between L.D. Bell and Keller at Keller High School in Keller, Texas, Friday Jan. 16, 2026
L.D. Bell guard Marleigh Vea (14) gets a look defended by Keller point guard Mia Arnold (2) during the first half of a UIL girls basketball game at Keller High School in Keller, Texas, Friday Jan. 16, 2026. Bob Booth Special to the Star-Telegram
L.D. Bell point Madi Capers (23) is double covered under the net during the first half of a UIL girls basketball game between L.D. Bell and Keller at Keller High School in Keller, Texas, Friday Jan. 16, 2026
L.D. Bell point Madi Capers (23) is double covered under the net during the first half of a UIL girls basketball game between L.D. Bell and Keller at Keller High School in Keller, Texas, Friday Jan. 16, 2026. Bob Booth Special to the Star-Telegram
Keller head coach Kate Goldberg talks to the team during a timeout in the first half of a UIL girls basketball game between L.D. Bell and Keller at Keller High School in Keller, Texas, Friday Jan. 16, 2026
Keller head coach Kate Goldberg talks to the team during a timeout in the first half of a UIL girls basketball game between L.D. Bell and Keller at Keller High School in Keller, Texas, Friday Jan. 16, 2026. Bob Booth Special to the Star-Telegram
L.D. Bell head coach Andy Bloodworth gives some instructions to guard QuaNesha Horn (3) during the first half of a UIL girls basketball game between L.D. Bell and Keller at Keller High School in Keller, Texas, Friday Jan. 16, 2026
L.D. Bell head coach Andy Bloodworth gives some instructions to guard QuaNesha Horn (3) during the first half of a UIL girls basketball game between L.D. Bell and Keller at Keller High School in Keller, Texas, Friday Jan. 16, 2026. Bob Booth Special to the Star-Telegram
L.D. Bell shooting guard Keyaun Williams (22) gets a shot over Keller Joseph Ericson (22) during the first half of a UIL boys basketball game at Keller High School in Keller, Texas, Friday Jan. 16, 2026.
L.D. Bell shooting guard Keyaun Williams (22) gets a shot over Keller Joseph Ericson (22) during the first half of a UIL boys basketball game at Keller High School in Keller, Texas, Friday Jan. 16, 2026. Bob Booth Special to the Star-Telegram
L.D. Bell forward Jesse Mikus (20) drives to the key defended by Keller forward Tyson Harris (10) during the first half of a UIL boys basketball game between L.D. Bell and Keller at Keller High School in Keller, Texas, Friday Jan. 16, 2026
L.D. Bell forward Jesse Mikus (20) drives to the key defended by Keller forward Tyson Harris (10) during the first half of a UIL boys basketball game at Keller High School in Keller, Texas, Friday Jan. 16, 2026. Bob Booth Special to the Star-Telegram
Keller head coach Zachary Weir talks to the team during a timeout in the first half of a UIL boys basketball game between L.D. Bell and Keller at Keller High School in Keller, Texas, Friday Jan. 16, 2026
Keller head coach Zachary Weir talks to the team during a timeout in the first half of a UIL boys basketball game between L.D. Bell and Keller at Keller High School in Keller, Texas, Friday Jan. 16, 2026. Bob Booth Special to the Star-Telegram
L.D. Bell head coach Eric Hammond talks to the team during a timeout in the first half of a UIL boys basketball game between L.D. Bell and Keller at Keller High School in Keller, Texas, Friday Jan. 16, 2026
L.D. Bell head coach Eric Hammond talks to the team during a timeout in the first half of a UIL boys basketball game between L.D. Bell and Keller at Keller High School in Keller, Texas, Friday Jan. 16, 2026. Bob Booth Special to the Star-Telegram
L.D. Bell head coach Eric Hammond directs traffic during the first half of a UIL boys basketball game between L.D. Bell and Keller at Keller High School in Keller, Texas, Friday Jan. 16, 2026
L.D. Bell head coach Eric Hammond directs traffic during the first half of a UIL boys basketball game between L.D. Bell and Keller at Keller High School in Keller, Texas, Friday Jan. 16, 2026. Bob Booth Special to the Star-Telegram
Keller head coach Zachary Weir watches action during the first half of a UIL boys basketball game between L.D. Bell and Keller at Keller High School in Keller, Texas, Friday Jan. 16, 2026
Keller head coach Zachary Weir watches action during the first half of a UIL boys basketball game between L.D. Bell and Keller at Keller High School in Keller, Texas, Friday Jan. 16, 2026. Bob Booth Special to the Star-Telegram
Keller guard Sawyer Bennett (2) drives against L.D. Bell point guard Andrew Mull (12) during the first half of a UIL boys basketball game between L.D. Bell and Keller at Keller High School in Keller, Texas, Friday Jan. 16, 2026
Keller guard Sawyer Bennett (2) drives against L.D. Bell point guard Andrew Mull (12) during the first half of a UIL boys basketball game at Keller High School in Keller, Texas, Friday Jan. 16, 2026. Bob Booth Special to the Star-Telegram
Keller point Cash Erdmann (1) works into the key defended by L.D. Bell forward Imani Reynolds (21) during the first half of a UIL boys basketball game between L.D. Bell and Keller at Keller High School in Keller, Texas, Friday Jan. 16, 2026
Keller point guard Cash Erdmann (1) works into the key defended by L.D. Bell forward Imani Reynolds (21) during the first half of a UIL boys basketball game at Keller High School in Keller, Texas, Friday Jan. 16, 2026. Bob Booth Special to the Star-Telegram
L.D. Bell point guard Andrew Mull (12) is fouled by Keller point Cash Erdmann (1) during the first half of a UIL boys basketball game between L.D. Bell and Keller at Keller High School in Keller, Texas, Friday Jan. 16, 2026
L.D. Bell point guard Andrew Mull (12) is fouled by Keller point Cash Erdmann (1) during the first half of a UIL boys basketball game at Keller High School in Keller, Texas, Friday Jan. 16, 2026. Bob Booth Special to the Star-Telegram

This story was originally published January 16, 2026 at 11:58 PM.

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