Takeover Tuesday: Houston Teams Battle for Regional Final Spots

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The spotlight shifts to the Regional Semifinals as <strong>Tuesday Takeover</strong> tips off across the state, with Houston-area teams fighting for a coveted spot in the regional finals. One win moves a program within reach of the regional championship — one loss ends the [program_tooltip program_id='712580' first='Journey' last='']. Here's a look at a few Houston-area games to watch as the road to San Antonio continues.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Regional Semifinal Games to Watch</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Jersey Village (20-16) vs. Dawson (34-3)</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>📍 <em>Location:</em> M.O. Campbell Center<br>🗓 <em>Date:</em> Tuesday, 02/24/26<br>🕢 <em>Time:</em> 7:30 PM</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Dawson│&nbsp;</strong>Senior Tarleton State commit<a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/player/kendall-ford/"> [player_tooltip player_id='740969' first='Kendall' last='Ford']</a> is putting together a stellar final campaign and won't go down without a fight. A powerful guard with a strong frame, Ford can overpower defenders on drives while also showcasing the speed to blow past them in transition. Her physicality, confidence, and postseason poise make her a centerpiece of Dawson's attack and a matchup problem for any opponent. Bradley University commit <a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/player/[program_tooltip program_id='712580' first='Journey' last='']-lovett/">[player_tooltip player_id='896294' first='[program_tooltip program_id='712580' first='Journey' last='']' last='Lovett'] </a>has been a consistent perimeter threat for years (<a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/2023/12/week-6-team-to-see-dawson-high-school/">read my first take on her here</a>), and her ability to knock down the three-ball remains a major weapon. Long and lengthy on the wing, she uses her size to disrupt passing lanes defensively and turn stops into scoring opportunities. A true two-way player, Lovett impacts the game on both ends — stretching the floor offensively while creating havoc with her length and instincts on defense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jersey Village│&nbsp;</strong>PGH Simmie Colson dubbed Jersey Village a surprise team after round 2 (<a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/2026/02/thursday-surpises-in-round-2/">read here</a>). <a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/2026/02/thursday-surpises-in-round-2/">[player_tooltip player_id='1756606' first='Miyah' last='Patton']</a> is a key player for her team. She is playing with playoff grit on the boards meaning she's using determination to play with a force that does not send her team home. <a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/player/kristyn-campbell/">[player_tooltip player_id='1756596' first='Kristyn' last='Campbell']</a> serves as the glue for Jersey Village- defending multiple positions, crashing the boards, making the extra pass, or stepping up in key moments, Campbell's versatility and effort help hold the team together.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Shadow Creek (31-4) vs. Alief Taylor (15-19)</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>📍 <em>Location:</em> Berry Center<br>🗓 <em>Date:</em> Tuesday, 02/24<br>🕖 <em>Time:</em> 7:00 PM</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Alief Taylor│</strong>Senior <a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/player/trinity-hamilton/">[player_tooltip player_id='899477' first='Trinity' last='Hamilton']</a> is a tough, physical guard who thrives when the game gets intense. She isn't intimidated by contact, using her strength and savvy to navigate defenses, finish through pressure, and make plays in crunch time. Hamilton's ability to embrace physicality makes her a steady leader for Alief Taylor in high-stakes postseason matchups.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Shadow Creek│</strong><a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/texas/rankings/2027-rankings/">Ranked No. 14 in the PGH Texas Class of 2027,</a> <a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/player/courtland-cloud/">[player_tooltip player_id='840759' first='Courtland' last='Cloud']</a> brings relentless energy every time she steps on the floor. She plays with a nonstop motor and has the ability to catch fire offensively in a hurry. Her raw athleticism shows up in the open court, where she thrives in transition, and when she attacks the gaps in the half court, she uses that same burst of speed to blow by defenders. Cloud's explosiveness and competitive edge make her a major X-factor in this Regional Semifinal matchup. <a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/player/shona-gilbert/">[player_tooltip player_id='1459488' first='Shona' last='Gilbert'] </a>is another perimeter weapon for Shadow Creek who can get hot in a hurry. Long and athletic, she stretches the floor and forces defenses to respect her range. Opponents must play her honestly — sag off or overcommit, and she'll punish them from outside or attack the rim.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->