LBJ Caps Undefeated District Run at Manor Tech

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The LBJ Jaguars entered Manor New Tech with a spotless 13-0 district record and one clear objective: finish the job.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>They did exactly that.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In a playoff-level atmosphere inside a packed New Tech gym, LBJ weathered early pressure, absorbed multiple Titan surges, and ultimately imposed their will in a quality road victory that secured yet another district title — a result that feels less like a surprise and more like a continuation of tradition for one of Central Texas' premier programs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3508757,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/02/IMG_6823-crop-675x444-1771523101.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/02/IMG_6823-crop-675x444-1771523101.jpg?w=675" alt="" class="wp-image-3508757" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">New Tech's Early Punch</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>From the opening tip, Manor New Tech made it clear they weren't there to celebrate LBJ.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Junior guard <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2253133' first='Kingston' last='Colter']</strong> set the tone defensively and ignited the home crowd with early threes and transition finishes. Senior <strong>Isaiah Kinard</strong> delivered timely perimeter shots and controlled possessions with strong rebounding and defense. Sophomore <strong>Legend Williams</strong> pushed tempo, attacked downhill, and generated offense in the open floor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>New Tech fed off the home crowd's energy and jumped out to an early lead. The Titans played with edge, pace, and confidence.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>But here's the difference between a good team and a championship program:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>LBJ never flinched.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Championship Response</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Jaguars responded like a team that has lived in these moments.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>It started inside.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Sophomore <strong>Jayden Savage</strong> controlled the paint with his 6'4 frame, contesting shots and cleaning the glass. Senior <strong>Jayelen House</strong> and Sophomore <strong>Christian Hawthorne</strong> made finishing at the rim a challenge.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Then the guards took over defensively.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Junior leader <strong>Marquis Murry II</strong> applied suffocating on-ball pressure, turning defensive stops into easy transition points. Senior <strong>Dadrian Johnson Jr.</strong> matched that intensity, pushing tempo and forcing New Tech into uncomfortable possessions.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>An eight-point deficit quickly evaporated. By the end of the first quarter, LBJ had seized control.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>That's maturity. That's program DNA.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Every Titan Surge, A Jaguar Answer</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>To New Tech's credit, they kept coming.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kinard continued to attack the paint and hit tough finishes. Colter knocked down perimeter shots to keep momentum alive. Senior forward <strong>Max Hughes</strong> battled relentlessly on the boards.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Each time the Titans made a push, the crowd responded.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Each time the crowd responded, LBJ tightened the screws.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Jaguars went to their three-quarter-court pressure, led by Murry II, Johnson Jr., and senior Tre Riley. Three quick turnovers turned into fast-break points. When they didn't get steals, they sped New Tech up and forced rushed half-court possessions.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Savage dominated the glass. Hawthorne found rhythm offensively. Murry II buried timely threes and dissected the defense with controlled drives, scoring or making the correct read.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>By halftime, LBJ had built a 14-point cushion.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>And it felt different.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Closing Like Champions</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>LBJ opened the third quarter with full-court pressure that created immediate separation. The guard play was decisive, disruptive, and disciplined.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>New Tech showed toughness. Kinard continued to compete, attacking the rim and making winning plays on both ends. Colter hit key shots to slow the bleeding.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>But the gap in experience and execution was evident.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>When the Titans made one final push early in the fourth, LBJ calmly closed the door with defense, transition offense, and composure.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>That's what district champions do.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Bigger Picture</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Manor New Tech is an up-and-coming program. They compete. They defend. They have pieces. With continued development, they will be a real problem in this district moving forward.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>But right now?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This district still runs through LBJ.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A perfect 14-0 record. Another district title. Another reminder of what a winning culture looks like.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As playoff season approaches, the Jaguars aren't just talented they're battle-tested.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->