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Summer Creek Star Kennedy Simpson: State Champ and Tulane Commit

February 11, 2026
Discover how Summer Creek's Kennedy Simpson overcame injury to lead her team to a state title and why the Tulane commit is the ultimate leader on the court.
Kennedy Simpson is the driving force behind the Summer Creek Lady Bulldogs' success. After a significant knee injury sidelined her for much of last season, Simpson made a remarkable comeback to lead her team to their first-ever state championship, earning MVP honors with a 21-point performance in the final. Now a Tulane commit, Simpson continues to dominate the court, averaging 15 points, four rebounds, four steals, and four assists per game. In our exclusive interview, she reflects on the team's relentless 18-point comeback in the state title game, her growth as a vocal leader, and why the family-oriented culture at Tulane made it the perfect fit for her collegiate career. As defending champions, Simpson and the Lady Bulldogs remain the team to beat in Houston high school basketball.

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