Basketball Playoffs find lions winning area, and gaining regional semi-finalists title (photo story)

Junior Auri Bidgoli goes for the shot against Gainsville. We won that Area game 88-44 at home. Lions headed into that game undefeated in District. (Photo by Naamah McGee).

Senior Brandon Lawrence heads around Gainsville to make a layup and capture another 2 points in this 88-44 victory. “I learned everything from Coach Aflred since freshman year,” said Lawrence about head Coach Richie Alfred who is retiring after his seniors like Lawrence finish their season. (Photo by Naamah McGee)

5′ 9″ Senior DJ Jones making a layup against Corem Deo-Flower Mound at the TAPPS 4A Regional Championship. “Coach taught me to keep pushing, don’t overthink things, and control only the things I can and if I can’t then don’t worry about it,” said Jones. (Photo by Naamah McGee)

The final layup from Senior DJ Jones as Junior Noah Goines looks on at the regional basketball game against Coran Deo.

Senior Brandon Lawrence does not play to lose. He heads around the defender from Corem Deo at the Regional playoffs last month. B-Law is one of the top scoring player on the team this season. “One of my favorite moments playing here was when I made the 3-pointer in overtime at the State Championship junior year.” (Photo by Naamah McGee)