Photo credits: MISD Athletics Director Wes Torres and Lady Rebel Basketball

What happened: Legacy earned the championship title at the Byron Johnston Holiday Classic in Midland, going 4-0 from Monday, Dec. 29, through Wednesday, Dec. 31, moving their overall record to 16–6. They earned wins over Snyder (5–18 overall), Stanton (13–9 overall), El Paso Pebble Hills (9–11 overall), and Burleson Centennial (13-10 overall).

Junior Lady Rebel Erinn Mayberry was selected as the Tournament MVP, and Junior Cayzli Wilson and Senior Jaelynn Norman were chosen for the all-tournament team.

The big picture:

  • Game 1: Legacy 52, Snyder 22
    Legacy controlled the game from the opening tip, jumping out to an 18–0 lead in the first quarter and extending the margin to 31–6 by halftime. The Lady Rebels continued to dictate the pace after the break, pushing the advantage to 47–16 through three quarters. Legacy closed out the win in the final period. Erinn Mayberry led Legacy with 19 points, followed by Jaelynn Norman with 11.
  • Game 2: Legacy 49, Stanton 28
  • Game 3: Legacy 60, Pebble Hills 30
  • Game 4: Legacy 59, Centennial 39
    The Lady Rebels turned a 17–14 Centennial lead after one into a 36–22 advantage by halftime. Legacy continued to widen the gap after the break, outscoring the Lady Spartans 17–9 in the third to push the margin to 53–31 entering the fourth. Legacy maintained control down the stretch, closing out the game with the win as the lead remained comfortably in double digits through the final period.

Go deeper:

  • Game 1 scoring:

    Legacy: Erinn Mayberry — 19, Jaelynn Norman — 11, Madeline Rhoads — 5, Natalee Primera — 5, Tarayah Hubert — 3, Amanda Onyemaizu — 3, Cayzli Wilson — 2, Summer Erdwurm — 2, Samantha Manzanares — 2

    Snyder: Kim Groage — 6, Chloe Henson — 6, Ryleigh Matus — 4, Adeline Schneider — 2, Jessica Crawford — 2, Makennah Torres — 2

What’s next: The Lady Rebels will host Abilene Wylie (17-5 overall) on Tuesday, Jan. 6, at 6 p.m. for their last game before district play begins.