Sophomore Sydney Colson (Houston, Texas) was presented with the Miss Aggie Award which is annually given to a women's basketball student-athlete who displays loyalty and commitment to the university and program. As A&M's floor general and one of the most-outgoing student-athletes on campus, Colson played and started in all 35 games of the season dishing out 106 assists and making the second-most steals on the team (75).
Ooops...They Did It Again!
Saturday, April 11th our Big 3 came to play. Showing why they are among the top players not only in Houston and Texas, but in the NATION, they combined for 40 points, Nay and Diamond 16 each, Clarissa added 8. Nay was also selected MVP in one of the most exciting All Star Games I have seen in Houston. by: Simmie Colson III
Double Trouble Hit Girls All-State
Job Well Done!
Presence at the Point
"It's easy being the underdog, because you're just having fun and playing loose. You're not supposed to beat the top-ranked teams. This year we're one of the top teams and the one that needs to be taking care of business every time we step on the court," she said.
Though the Aggies are only fourth now in conference, there is still a lot of season left to be played. They just knocked off No. 25 Oklahoma State on the road and are looking to carry that momentum into Austin. Colson said as long as they handle their business and play their style of basketball then the sky is the limit. If Colson can come back from ACL surgery in four months, then there's no reason to doubt her when she said this team can go farther than last year , and farther than last year means a trip to the Final Four come April. This is one leader who has earned the right to be followed.
Cajuns were led by Krystal Motley
The Cajuns were led by Krystal Motley. The freshman posted just her second double-digit scoring effort of her career, scoring a career-best 11 points on the night.
Colson overcomes injury to lead Aggies
Texas A&M point guard Sydney Colson is averaging 5.7 points, 3.9 assists and 2.3 steals.
more on...
As New Year's resolutions begin to waver under the weight of winter's dog days, it's worth considering the case of Texas A&M point guard Sydney Colson. After finishing her freshman season as a reserve on the team that reached the Elite Eight for the first time in program history, Colson resolved to make the leap to starting point guard after the graduation of A'Quonesia Franklin, fifth-best all time in assists in the Big 12.
The small matter of a torn ACL over the summer wasn't about to derail the resolution.
Six months after surgery to repair the torn ligament in her right knee, Colson is already hip deep in the long slog that is the march to St. Louis and the Final Four. She played eight minutes in the Aggies' season opener Nov. 14 (128 days after going under the knife), moved into the starting lineup two games later and is averaging more than 21 minutes per game for the season. Only seniors Takia Starks, Danielle Gant and La Toya Micheaux average more minutes per game, a fact that underscores how important the relatively untested sophomore from Houston is to an experienced team.
"Sydney Colson is the Pied Piper," coach Gary Blair said. "She's never met a stranger. She's a good-looking kid. She's always got a smile on her face. She is fun to coach. But sometimes the hair gets grayer [coaching her]. I'm having to live with a little bit more patience."
Westfield wallops Tomball 64-41
Mustangs find win column on road By JENNY DIAL Houston Chronicle Jan. 6, 2009, 7:22PM
"We practice that a lot," Hopes said. "Everyone on the team knows how to move, get open and make smart decisions." Tomball was led by Frank's 18 points."We knew that they had some scorers, so we couldn't just let up on them because Buck wasn't playing," Westfield coach Tracey Waller said.
With the win, Westfield improved to 4-0 in district play and 18-4 overall.
It took a quarter for Westfield to turn up the tempo, but once it did, the Mustangs made a 64-41 win over Tomball almost look easy.
On Tuesday night, the Mustangs traveled to Tomball, which was playing without leading scorer Savanna Buck. Buck injured her knee against Spring in the Cougars' first district game of the season, but should be back in action for the next game.
Tomball (18-5, 2-2 District 13-5A) kept it close for a quarter, largely due to junior Taylor Frank's inside play. Franks had nine points in the first quarter and Westfield led 14-11. In the second quarter, Westfield guard Gevenia Carter turned up the heat. Carter had two steals for fastbreak layups and spurred a 14-0 Mustang run to end the half.
"We are a quick team and that's our style," Carter said. "So we talked about getting the tempo up, moving the ball and just running nonstop. Once we did that, we were able to pull away."
Westfield's speed on defense was a big key in the second quarter. The Mustangs guards kept Tomball off balance and the Cougars committed five travelling violations, leading to quick scores for Westfield.
"You have to get your defense going to get your offense going," Carter said.
In the second half, Tomball collapsed on Carter and limited her looks. Carter adjusted though and found Simone Hopes. Hopes dumped in 19 of her 23 points in the second half and Westfield kept the game out of reach.
Houlette Lead Hoyas Past Orange
Hoyas hold on for 80-73 victory
January 3, 2009
The Hoyas came out fired up with Karee Houlette (Houston, Texas Cypress Springs) hitting the opening three of the game in her first career start. Georgetown continued to roll taking a 7-0 lead before Syracuse could get on the board. Alexandria, Va./Thomas-Edison and Chesapeake Va./Indian-River both contributed to the early run.
Year 2008
Carter gets top honors....
"Nay" Carter (Guard) - Westfield HS
By JENNY DIAL Copyright 2008 Houston Chronicle
Dec. 14, 2008, 8:30PM
• Name: Gevenia Carter, Westfield.
• Notable: The senior guard had 23 points in a win over Conroe on Tuesday and 29 points in a win over Eisenhower on Friday, helping the Mustangs to a 14-4 record.
• Quotable: “I just try to go out there and do what my team needs, to score and defend and make good passes.” — Carter
Sydney Colson is back...
December 13, 2008 - Aggie Depth Overpowers Texas State In 94-45 Victory
Sydney Colson recorded her first career double-double with a career-high 11 assists and a career-high tying 13 points against Texas State. Colson's 11 assists were the most since former A&M standout A'Quonesia Franklin dished out 10 versus Texas on Feb. 9, 2008.
FRESHMAN (2007-08)
Played in all 37 games of the season with two starts averaging 3.2 points, 1.0 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game...One of only three Aggies to see action in every game of the year...Turned in back-to-back double-digit performances in her first two career games at A&M...Saw 22 minutes of action and scored a season-and career-high 13 points in her collegiate debut at SMU in the season opener...Drained 3-of-7 three-pointers from downtown and dished out four assists with no turnovers in the team's season opener versus the Mustangs...Recorded 12 points in 19 minutes of play against Prairie View A&M...Brought down a season-and career-best six rebounds and five steals versus Wichita State...Made her first career start against Indiana...Saw 14 minutes of action with two points, one steal and one rebound versus the Hoosiers...Dished out a career-high six assists and tied a career-best with one blocked shot in 20 minutes of play against New Orleans...Appeared in the starting lineup for the second time of her career versus Stephen F. Austin...Had nine points, five assists and two rebounds in a career-high 23 minutes against the Ladyjacks...Came off the bench to score a league-best eight points on 2-of-4 shooting from long range against Iowa State...Played 22 minutes with three rebounds and two assists with zero turnovers versus the Cyclones.
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Media Contact: Andrew Gavin
UCF Athletics Communications
GEVENIA CARTER SIGNS NLI
November 13, 2008
ORLANDO, Fla. (UCFAthletics.com) - UCF head women's basketball coach Joi Williams announced on Thursday that Gevenia "Ne" Carter (Houston, Texas) has signed a National Letter of Intent to join the Knights next fall.
Carter is the 61st ranked player in the Class of 2009 according to the ESPNU HoopGurlz Top 100. The first top 100 recruit for the UCF women's basketball program, Carter is the lone early commitment in the top 100 of the class to sign with a Conference USA institution.
Visit UCF Athletics for more...
Arica Green made 1st Team All-SWAC
Houston Chronicle
Oct. 30, 2008, 11:10AM
Prairie View A&M's Candice Thomas was chosen as the SWAC's preseason player of the year. The junior from Waco led the conference with 15.7 points last season, while finishing second in field goal percentage and free throw percentage. Teammate Gatti Werema joined her on the first team all-SWAC team and was joined by Freda Allen of Southern, Arica Green of Arkansas-Pine Bluff and Shanice Merrit of Alabama State.
See more on CHRON.COM
Diamond verballed to play for Texas State...
Diamond Ford decided to stay close to home
Houston Insiders Assistant Coach Simmie Colson told ESPN Hoopgurlz today that Diamond Ford has verbally committed to play basketball for Texas State for the 2009-2010 season. Ford picked Texas State over Stephen F Austin, McNeese State and Arkansas Little Rock. She is a 3 time all district player and former Houston Chronicle Player Of The Week runner up.
Nay Carter visits UCF...
"NA's" Official Visit @ UCF
Gevenia "NA" Carter just got back from an official visit at The University of Central Florida where she plans to continue her basketball career. Congratulations to "NA" and family. We wish you well.
Houston Insiders Family
Simply not just a ball player...
Hannah Alaine Cambel #51
Sunny Inspired Artwork!
Wednesday 08-06-2008 5:35am CT
Wow! Hannah likes SUNNY, she really does! So much so, she created this beautiful SUNNY 99.1 ceramic logo!
Thanks Hannah!
Dana & Marc
Nay Carter verbals...
2008 Houston Insiders Summer Showcase
This standout from Westfield HS has decided to continue her education and basketball career at the University of Central Florida. She broke into the starting lineup as a freshman and was named Newcomer of The Year, has been district MVP the past two years and also All State the past two years. She has been nothing but a joy to have on our AAU team where she jumped onto the scene against star studded West Coast Elite and Georgia Metros scoring double digits against both in 2006. She helped lead her team to a 2nd place finish at BOB last year and 3rd this year in the shootout division along with her AAU team finishing first in the Gulf this year while also being ranked among the top 100 prospects by Hoopgurlz. She is a born leader that did everything that was asked of her, even came in early at practice to help with the younger kids. Nay, you have been nothing but a joy and I know you will do great things at UCF. From your Insider family, we love you and will be watching!
WE ARE MAKING HISTORY
2008 Basketball on the Bayou / New Orleans, LA
Our History On The Bayou
2008 3rd Place
2007 2nd Place
2006 3rd Place
2005 1st Place
WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS!
(12U) Middle School 10-0 / (13U) High School JV 9-1
2008 Texas A&M Team Camp JV Division Champs
2008 Texas A&M Team Camp MS Division Champs
June 29th - 12U Was undefeated winning all 10 games in a row while the 13U with only one lost claims the 2008 Texas A&M Team Camp Championship in both 12U Middle School Division and 13U High School JV Division. It was a great experience for all the girls. Both teams won by playing great defense.
June 28th - Both 12U & 13U are scheduled to play 4 games a piece. After 3 early games today, the 12U remains undefeated at 6-0 and the 13U lost a very close game now 5-1. Both teams returned for another win at 5:45 this afternoon which put both of the teams on top seeding for the bracket play Sunday for a chance to win the championship. 7-0 (12U) and 6-1 (13U).
June 27th Tx A&M College Station Both teams 13U and 12U winning 3 games a piece with a very convincing margin of more than 20 points on all games. Four Saturday games are scheduled to be played by both teams with the 12U startng at 8am followed by the 13U at 9:30.
We are hoping to keep the winning streak alive by continuosly playing hard defense. More updates and pictures to follow...
WE'RE BACK...
2008 Texas A&M Elite Camp (Sydney, DG & Hannah)
IT'S A BLAST...
2008 Texas A&M Position Camp I
A job well done representing the organization at the A&M Camp which had close to 200 young ladies. The coaches commented on all of our kids, Jade and Sheena for their defense, Audrey for her fundamentals. Hannah was a finalist in the free throw shooting contest, that's no surprise and Sydney made the finals of the Hotshot competition which is also no surprise. The new kids also showed out, the big girl winning the one on one competition and the PG leading her team to the three on three championship. Great job ladies, I am very proud of you for competitng and making me look smarter than what I am!
Simmie Colson
JOB VERY WELL DONE...
2008 Gulf AAU District Q 16U Champions
Hat's off to our 16U team as they won the championship of their AAU Gulf District qualifier with an average margin of victory close to 30 pts. on all games. This means we hold the number 1 seed for 2009 Gulf AAU District for 16U age groups. Per Coach Daniel, he was very proud of the the progress of all our teams have made this year! "I have seen progress in our girls at all levels! We have already had a very successful year as far as I am concerned, but for our organization to win both the 15U and Jr. Eligible District Qualifiers is a major accomplishment!" JULY here comes THE HOUSTON INSIDERS
2008 Gulf AAU District Q 15U Champions
CONGRATULATIONS... The 15U were undefeated winning the GOLD in the most recent Gulf AAU DQT held at CyFair, while the 13U fought hard and placed 4th with a record of 4-2 losing only to the defending champions Houston Angels and runner up Cut the Nets of the tournament. As per Coach Daniel and Coach Simmie said.. The future for the youngsters including the 12U teams are bright and will just get better. With patience and continuous hard work they will get BETTER & BETTER.
2008 Scholarship Recipients:
Diante Clay-Bellaire HS-San Jacinto Junior College
Jasmine Smith-Westside HS-Blinn Junior College-Incarnate Word
Kyla Bennett Signs National Letter of Intent with Georgia State University
Sierra Chambers signs with University of Louisiana Lafayette to run Track, she chose track over basketball.
Krystal Motley signs to play basketball with University of Louisiana Lafayette of the Sun Bely Conference.
Almanetta "ANG" Green signs to play basketball with Lamar University of the Southland Conference.
Congratulations girls! Your Houston Insiders family are proud of you!
Girls receiving scholarships that were assisted by the Houston Insiders were:
Mercedes Johnson and Nicole Morris, both signing with the University of Louisiana Lafayette.
Quansha Smith-Westfield HS-Wiley College
1st Team All-District & MVP District
Gevenia Carter
Ang Green
1st Team All-District
Diamond Ford
Taryn Gregory
Damequia Montgomery
Clarissa Moore
Krystal Motley
Sierra Chambers
Candace Bailey
Kyla Bennett
2nd Team All-District
Ashley Pfaff
Kelli Evans
Alex Heaggs
NCAA Elite Eight Aggies Honored at Team Banquet
Freshman Sydney Colson (Houston, Texas) claimed Newcomer of the Year honors after coming off the bench in all 37 games of the season with two starts. She averaged 3.2 points, 1.0 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game for the Aggies.
Congratulations to TX A&M Aggies from Houston
The outcome certainly was historic in a variety of ways. Texas A&M improved to 26-7, tying a school record for victories in a single season (1978-79).
Well Done Girls!
Gevenia "Na" Carter (2007-08) TABC All Region 2 Class 5A
(2007-08) TGCA All State
Ang Green (2007-08) TABC All Region 3 Class 3A
(2007-08) TGCA All State
More on College Hoops...
— Staff File Photo By Herb Nygren Jr.
TOUGH MATCHUP: Tyler Junior College freshman Sonja Thompson goes up for a shot over Jacksonville’s Arielle Wilks during their game Feb. 27 at Wagstaff Gymnasium. Thompson finished with nine points as the Apache Ladies won 64-58.
Then and Now...
Sonja Thompson of the Houston Insiders 2006 Basketball on the Bayou, Birmingham Alabama
College Hoops @ Tx A&M
Story from The Associated Press
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
Blair Picks Up Career No. 500 With Win Over ISU
The Cyclones were ahead 5-4 early before the Aggies scored 26 of the next 30 points to take a 30-9 lead about three minutes before halftime. Freshman Sydney Colson (Houston, Texas) made two 3-pointers in that span for the Aggies. A&M’s lead to 34-19 at halftime. Colson with 3 Reb, 2 Ast, 1 Stl and 8 pts.
Sydney Colson
High School Headlines
Feb. 19, 2008, 2:26PM
NEIGHBORHOOD HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP
By JEFF JENKINS Chronicle Correspondent
Lamar hoopsters reach playoffs
The Lamar girls basketball team notched one of the biggest upsets of the Class 5A playoffs, stunning District 19-5A champion Eisenhower 54-52 last week in a Region III bi-district game.
"Cinco Ranch beating Nimitz (50-42) in the second round was probably more of a surprise, but ours was pretty close," Meadough said.
Lamar frustrated Eisenhower with its half-court game, flawlessly executing their 1-3-1 zone defense.
Meanwhile, Krystal Motley pumped in 24 points and Alycea Price contributed 10.
But the Redskins' luck ran out in the next round as Lamar fell to Elsik 62-46 in an area contest. Motley scored 18 points and Alex Heaggs 15 to lead the way. "The game was close in the second quarter, and we were only down by 10 points at the half," Meadough said. "But we got away from our game plan a little bit."
Still, it was another fine season for Lamar, which finished with a 20-9 mark.
Feb. 17, 2008, 11:05PM
HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS: WEEK IN REVIEW
By SAM KHAN JR. and JENNY DIAL
Copyright 2008 Houston Chronicle
Girls athlete of the week nominee..
Gevenia Carter, Westfield — Carter dropped in 18 points Friday night to help defeat Round Rock McNeil 70-64 and help the Mustangs advance to a 5A Region II quarterfinal this week. Carter (2007-08) TABC All Region 2 Class 5A and (2007-08) TGCA All State
Gevenia "NAY" Carter class of 2009 in on a MISSION!!
Feb. 10, 2008, 10:27PM
HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL REVIEW
Moore helps carry Ike into playoffs
By JENNY DIAL
Houston Chronicle
Girls athlete of the week
Name: Clarissa Moore, junior, Eisenhower.
Notable: The Eisenhower post had 24 points, 14 rebounds and two blocks in a win over Spring Woods in the final regular-season game. Eisenhower will play Lamar in the first round of the playoffs Monday at Delmar at 7:30.
Quotable: "I just try to go out there and make things happen for my team. I know sometimes I can be a spark when we need one." – Clarissa Moore
#45 Clarissa Moore
Clarissa Moore (45) has boosted Eisenhower's standing in District 19-5A.
Karen Warren: Chronicle
Coach Simmie caught up with 3 Houston Insiders @ Reed Arena Texas A&M.
Carter (2009) Colson (2007) Cambel (2014)
Houston Insiders Past, Present & Future
Otote of Duncanville high school and Colson of Westside high school now the BIG 12
Colson of Houston Insiders & Otote of DFW
AAU Basketball at it's BEST!
A game college game that turned out to be happy reunion for AAU teammates!
Colson & Pickens REUNITED
Houston Insiders of 2003
Year 2007
Gevenia "Nay" Carter
2007 Basketball on the Bayou
Sydney Colson
2006 Texas A&M Elite Camp
Sydney Colson
2005 Basketball on the Bayou
Lone Stars
By Glenn Nelson
HoopGurlz Publisher
Posted Tue, 07/24/2007 - 13:08 Texas seems to be supplying
the nation with top prospects, including Cokie Reed of Hewitt, plus other
items from Basketball on the Bayou.
Speaking of guards, we say "yay" to Gevenia "Nay" Carter,
a strong, quick, 5-foot-8 guard in the 2009 class who has plenty of shake,
strong body control on penetrations and a legit jumper. A number of her
teammates on the Houston Insiders also can pull from long-distance, but
Carter is the best of the lot.
Insiders Sign During the 2007 Late Signing Period
Congratulations to Houston Insiders that have gone on
to college for Academics or on Athletic Scholarship:
Sydney Colson - Westside High School - Texas A & M
(Class of 2007) Early Signee
Ashley Delgado - Northeast Christian Academy - Hardin
Simmons University (Class of 2007)
Racquel Phillips - Ft. Bend Marshall High School - Grambling
State University (Class of 2007)
Sonja Thompson - Westside High School - Tyler Jr. College
(Class of 2007)
Kenzie Bukolt- Westside High School - Southern
Methodist University (Class of 2007) - Volleyball
Karee Houlette - Cy-Springs High School - Georgetown
University from Panola Jr. College (Class of 2005)
Tiffany Johnson - Crockett High School - University of
Albany N.Y. From Panola (Class of 2005)
Bianca Johnson - Crosby High School - University
of Texas at Tyler - (Class of 2007)
Jennifer Blake - Cinco Ranch High School - Texas A &
M University (Class of 2007) - Academics
Year 2006
Deziree Green - Westside High School - (Texas A&M
Corpus Christi) Class of 2006
Ashley Compton - Westside High School - (Norfolk
State University) Class of 2006
Ashlee Joseph - Booker T. Washington High School - (University
of Houston) Class of 2006
Ashley Alexander - Westside High School - (Brown
University) Class of 2006
Cinnamon Kava - Westside High School - (University of
Incarnate Word) Class of 2006
Val Amie - Pearland High School - (University of Louisiana
at Lafayette) - Class of 2006
LaKeisha Johnson - Eisenhower High School - (Grayson
Jr. College) Class of 2006
Jasmine Smith - Westside High School - (Blinn Jr.
College) Class of 2006
Jayme Daniel - Katy Taylor High School - (University
of Texas at Austin) Class of 2006 - Academics
Devin Daniel - Cy-Fair High School - (University
of Texas at Austin) Class of 2006 - Academics
Tiffany Mitchell - Pearland High School - (University
of Texas at Austin) Class of 2006 - Academics
Arkansas-Pine Bluff guard Arica Green (14) puts up a shot over Baylor guard Angela Tisdale (20) during the first half of a college basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2006, in Waco, Texas. (AP Photo/Duane A. Laverty)
Oklahoma's Courtney Paris, left, and Chelsi Welch, right, tie up Arkansas-Pine Bluff's Arica Green, center, during the first half of a basketball game in Norman, Okla., Sunday, Dec. 10, 2006. (AP Photo)
Oklahoma's Courtney Paris, center, and Arkansas-Pine Bluff's Ciara Shields, right, reach for a rebound as Arkansas-Pine Bluff's Arica Green, left, watches during the first half of a basketball game in Norman, Okla., Sunday, Dec. 10, 2006. (AP Photo)
Basketball on the Bayou Photos 2006
Sydney Colson
By Glenn Nelson
HoopGurlz Publisher
Posted Jul 12, 2006
A closer look at some of the outstanding players and teams - including Sydney Colson of the Houston Insiders - from Tuesday's play at the Basketball on the Bayou viewing tournament in Birmingham, Alabama.
Year 2005
Arica Green - Lamar High School - (University of Arkansas
at Pine Bluff) Class of 2005
Kaya Pickens - Madison High School - (University of Missouri)
Class of 2005
Kareee Houlette - Cy-Springs High School - (Panola Jr.
College) Class of 2005
Tiffany Johnson - Crockett High School - (New Mexico
& Panola Jr. College) Class of 2005
Simone Colson - Westside High School - (University
of Texas at Austin) Class of 2005 - Academics
Simone Andrews - Westside High School - (University of
Southern California) Class of 2005 - Academics
