The Streak
The Nimitz Lady Cougars compiled a 29-game winning streak over the 2008-09 campaign. The Lady Cougars only loss prior to the State Final came in the final game of the Fort Bend ISD Tournament to Dulles 64-63.
The Nimitz High Lady Cougars bid for a state title came up short on March 7 in Austin as Debbie Jacksons team dropped a 52-43 decision to Mansfield Summit in the Class 5A state championship game.
The Lady Cougars finished the season with a 37-2 record. The 37 wins were the most by any girls team in Class 5A in the state of Texas during the 2008-09 season.
Senior center Brittney Griner put on a remarkable performance in the two-day tournament at the Erwin Center. She set a new scoring record in her teams 74-47 win over Plugerville in the semifinals when she poured in 44 points on 19 of 21 shooting from the floor.
She also added 18 rebounds and eight blocked shots. In the finals, Griner scored 21 points as she connected on 10 of her 11 shots. She also added 12 rebounds and nine blocked shots, giving her a two-game total of 65 points, 30 rebounds and 17 blocked shots.
By the Numbers
36 – Most wins in Texas in the season
2,419 Points scored in 08-09 season
702 Field goals made
52.62% Field Goal Shooting
70 Three-point shots made
38.36% Three-Point Shooting
87 Largest Margin of Victory (108-21 over Aldine HS Jan. 23)
1,025 Rebounds
521 Assists
477 Steals
301 Blocked Shots
COACH: Debbie Jackson
ASST: N. King, M. Searles, D. Chaney, N. Stephenson
MANAGERS: Steven Shaw, Kristel Jack, Jeshannah Williams, Sankietrek Wiggins
Numbers Name Class Height Position
5 Clark, Jasmine Freshman 53 G
10 Hawkins, Chawnte Junior 58 F
21 Diamond, Jessica Senior 57 G
22 Johnson, SaKatherine Junior 56 G
23 Darby, Joy Freshman 58 F
24 Kelly, Sade Senior 58 F
30 Seay, Alicia Senior 56 G
31 Barnes, Kim Senior 54 G
32 Parker, Chrishauna Sophomore 510 F
42 Griner, Brittney Senior 68 P
50 Coleman, Cecilia Junior 58 P