Girls basketball opens playoffs Tuesday

The Lady Cougar basketball team will open the playoffs Tuesday night against Madison High School at 6:30 at the Butler Sports Complex in Houston.

The Marlins went 14-0 in District 20-5A, and 19-8 overall. Point guard Yumon Simien is averaging 12.9 points per game, while center and team captain Miracle Holiday is averaging 9.8 points.

Tomball opens the playoffs with a 14-17 record, including a 7-7 mark in district. The girls secured a playoff berth by beating Tomball Memorial in a close game Tuesday night, 22-21.