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<p><em>This monthly series highlights the players who didn't just put points on the board, they dictated games, bent defenses, and consistently imposed their will. These are the scorers whose production came with efficiency, feel, and a clear understanding of how to control tempo, spacing, and pressure situations. Each of these players tilted coverage, dictated matchups, and forced game plans to adjust, turning scoring into a weapon that consistently changed outcomes.</em></p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1778982' first='Kensington' last='Candler'] has embraced the responsibility of being the go-to scorer for one of Texas' top programs in Little Elm, delivering big-time production against quality competition. Against Mansfield Legacy, Candler poured in 27 points, attacking pressure and living at the line where he went 8-for-9, while also adding 8 rebounds and 3 steals. He followed that with an all-around performance against Mansfield Lake Ridge with 21 points, 7 rebounds, 6 assists, and 2 steals, shooting 7-of-11 from the field and 3-of-5 from three. Candler's ability to score, facilitate, and defend at a high level has been central to sustaining Little Elm's winning streak.</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2077355' first='Elijah' last='Garrett'] was a consistent bucket-getter throughout the month, recording four 20+ point games. His most complete performance came against Silsbee, where he posted 25 points, knocked down 3 three-pointers, and added 4 assists, 2 steals, and a block. Garrett scored within the flow, spaced the floor effectively, and made winning plays without forcing the action.</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1583463' first='Cameron' last='Lomax'] put together an outrageous month, highlighted by a 44-point performance on 16-of-21 shooting, while going a perfect 8-for-8 from the free-throw line. He added 4 assists, 3 steals, and 4 rebounds, impacting the game everywhere. He followed that up with 39 points, 4 assists, and 4 steals to close the month, extending his team's winning streak. Lomax scored at will, played through contact, and punished defensive mistakes with ruthless efficiency.</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2634958' first='Josiah' last='Rose'] has been as consistent as anyone in the country, pairing scoring production with a natural feel for the game that separates him at the position. At the Tarkanian Classic against The Patrick School, Rose delivered a highly efficient 21-point, 7-rebound, 2-assist, 2-block performance while shooting 7-of-9 from the field and 4-of-5 from three. He scored without forcing the action, picked his spots within the flow, and impacted the game defensively with timely rim protection. Rose's ability to affect winning on both ends while maintaining elite efficiency continues to raise his national profile.</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2138026' first='Reese' last='Alston'] closed the year with a statement performance, torching the nation's top-ranked team, SEPA, for 34 points, 5 assists, 5 rebounds, a steal, and 2 blocks. His poise against elite competition stood out as he controlled pace, making tough shot after tough shot, and elevating his teammates when pressure mounted. Alston's steady upward rise is impossible to ignore, as he continues to cement himself as one of the top point guard recruits in the country with performances that scale to the moment.</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">December marked a breakout stretch for [player_tooltip player_id='2252901' first='Malik' last='Olajuwon'], who not only kept his three-point streak alive but also set a season high in made threes, going 5-of-10 from deep. He finished that outing with 21 points, 9 rebounds, 2 steals, and 3 blocks, showcasing a well-rounded impact on both ends. Olajuwon spaced the floor with confidence, crashed the glass with purpose, and protected the rim with timing and length, making his production feel consistent rather than situational.</p>
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This monthly series highlights the players who didn't just put points on the board, they dictated games, bent defenses, and consistently imposed their will. These are the scorers whose production came with efficiency, feel, and a clear understanding of how to control tempo, spacing, and pressure situations. Each of these players tilted coverage, dictated matchups, and forced game plans to adjust, turning scoring into a weapon that consistently changed outcomes.
HEIGHT
6'2"
POS
PG
CLASS
2026
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HEIGHT
6'1"
POS
CG
CLASS
2026
State:
Texas
School:
Beaumont Westbrook
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HEIGHT
6'2"
POS
PG
CLASS
2026
State:
Texas
School:
Oak Cliff Faith Family Academy
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HEIGHT
6'3"
POS
PG
CLASS
2028
State:
Texas
School:
Oak Cliff Faith Family Academy
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HEIGHT
6'3"
POS
PG
CLASS
2027
State:
Texas
School:
Houston Second Baptist
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HEIGHT
6'4"
POS
PG
CLASS
2027
State:
Texas
School:
Clements High School
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