Denton Ryan vs Argyle Girls Basketball: 6-5A District Championship Highlights

The 6-5A district championship featured a heavyweight clash between two of the state's top five 5A girls' basketball programs: Argyle and Denton Ryan. Argyle took an early lead behind Lexi Erhardt’s perimeter shooting and maintained a 27-21 advantage at halftime. The Lady Eagles continued their strong play into the third quarter, utilizing excellent ball movement to set up Emma King for scores. Denton Ryan surged back in the fourth quarter, led by Atiya Everett’s defensive intensity and Zaviyana Madison’s scoring. In the final seconds of regulation, JMU recruit Kinley Lewis hit a spectacular baseline fadeaway to force overtime. The Lady Raiders carried that momentum into the extra period, where Everett’s clutch three-pointer and Lewis’s late-game heroics secured a 56-49 win. This victory earned Denton Ryan the district crown in one of the most exciting games of the season.