I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again!!! A lot of girls growing up wanted to be like Candace Parker and Diana Taurasi. I wanted to be like Tiffany Jackson!!! You will be missed!!!
Lubbock, Texas needs to show up and show out for
@LadyRaiderWBB
in their first round game of the WNIT. It’s been a long time since the city has had this opportunity!!! Let the ladies feel the love. I’m coming
I need Lady Raider Nation and
@LadyRaiderWBB
to get behind
@CoachGerlich
and her staff. This is the best hire for this program. I have a ton of respect for her and how she handles business. As a Lady Raider Alum, she has my unwavering support. I can’t wait to go to a game.
After a 10 year drought, THE Mesquite High School Lady Skeeters are going to the playoffs!!!! Only a few people know the significance of this!!! These kids and coaches have worked their butt off to turn this program around. I couldn’t be more proud to lead this program!!
I might need to make a trip to Lubbock I. Thursday to see
@CoachGerlich
and the
@LadyRaiderWBB
play their first round game against UTEP!!!! Let’s spring break it up!!
I took over at the beginning of district play as the interim head coach and as of Tuesday the interim tag has been taken off. I am officially the head coach at Mesquite High School. I’m beyond blessed for this opportunity and can’t wait to coach these girls!!!!
#SkeeterNation
Black Coaches Matter!!!! These coaches paved the way for me. I respect them as coaches, mentors and most importantly strong black women!!!
#BlackExcellence
Skeeter Nation!!!!!’ The energy in the building was absolutely crazy!!!! Thank you for showing up and showing out. Huge s/o to
@SkeeterRecruits
for bringing the whole program to cheer on the team!!!! Huge buzzer beater by
@iamzoe_4
I’m convinced kids these days don’t know what to do in open gym!!!! I literally went from school to school and ran the court. There are kids trying to make Tik Toks at open gyms. I’ve gone to 7 different open gyms in the last 2 weeks, there is no one calling people out. Smh
Proud doesn’t begin to describe how I feel about this little one. Was nervous about working out at the High School for the first time. She didn’t know anyone and she killed it and the energy was EVERYTHING!!!!! Letsssss go Skeeter Nation!!!
#Tilttheroom
Huge s/o to my brother
@DemarcusHarri01
on his first win as a head coach last night!!! The work you do with these young men is phenomenal!! I’m proud of you and so glad I get to experience your journey!!!
Words can’t begin to describe how proud I am of this group!!! They work so hard and they are truly committed to what we are teaching!!! I love this team!!! First place in the Forney Invitational is just the beginning!!!
@mesquiteisdtx
@mesquiteisdATH
@SkeetersAP
@DemarcusHarri01
I was a top 100 player in the country and didn’t get recruited by a single HBCU and I wanted that experience. HBCU’s give us a chance to sell you to our kids, a lot of people want to go to your school!!!
I lost a friend, a teammate and a sister this past week. She deserves so much more than just a picture. She was the face of Lady Raider basketball. The community loved her and she had a pure as water jump shot. She is family. She is Lady Raider Family. Treat her as such.
HUGE Shoutout to the
@LadySkeeterBall
program as we finished Quarter 1, with everyone in the program passing and maintaining eligibility. Also, we made it through with no major injuries and no discipline referrals. The little things matter!!! Proud coach!!!
Blessed to get my first win as a head coach and glad I got to do it at MHS. So thankful for this opportunity and so proud of how hard the girls played last night.
Today I turned 29 years old!!! Aging is such a privilege!!! Some lessons I’ve learned in my short time here on Earth, 1) Everyone deserves love and respect. 2) Give energy to those who give you energy!!! 3) Nobody is perfect but everyone can be their authentic self perfectly!!!
Basketball season has officially started!!! I’m so excited about the group we have this year and how hard they have worked all preseason. Time to have a great year!!! Everyone come catch a. Game we would love the support. Let’s go Skeeters!!!! I love this team!!
Athletes!!!! Switching AAU or club teams in the middle of the summer says more about you and less about the program. When adversity hits don’t run. Embrace it and get through it.
#ThursdayThoughts
I want to give HUGE SKEETER SHOUTOUT to
@corilachell
for committing to continue to her basketball career at Southwestern Christian University!!!! This is an amazing accomplishment!! We know Cori will go on to do great things.
Tomorrow I will begin my first year as a head coach. I feel like a kid before Christmas. I’m nervous and excited all in one. I’m blessed to have this opportunity and can’t wait to grow…
What an incredible job former Texas Tech Lady Raider
@CoachKBaker41
has done with the Mesquite program. The Lady Skeeters had lost 14 straight to the Lady Raiders before tonight, many of those scoring in the 20s. Mesquite is now 19-2, 1-0 this season.
@TXHSGBB
@DCTBasketball
Huge S/O to Sanaa Darensburg (
@SDarensburg2024
) for being named the 10-6A Defensive Player of the year!!!! She truly deserves this honor. Sacrificed her body for her team and was one of the best rebounding guards in the area!!!
I’ve been in Augusta, Georgia for almost a week and this has been the best experience EVER for me. I got to discuss the future of girls basketball, I got to meet some rockstar Hall of Fame Coaches, I got to see some of the best girls basketball ever. THIS WAS THE BEST!!!
Nike Nationals is officially over and I’m finally home!!!! So grateful for the opportunity to serve
@NikeGirlsEYBL
and
@JillStrad
. Most importantly I worked with the best team. Thankful for the doors basketball has opened.
November 30th- December 2nd Mesquite, Texas is the place to be!!! Some of the best girls and boys basketball teams will be in Mesquite, Texas!!!! Girls Pools announced today and boys pools will be announced tomorrow!!! Make sure you get a front row seat to great Texas Basketball!
This is what happens when HBCU’s go after top kids. She’s a McDonald’s All-American!!! She’s about to go rock the SWAC!!!! So excited to watch you play
@zaaygreen
The main reason I love coaching this team is b/c they are great students and even better people. We had 2 athletes get inducted into to NHS yesterday. Then we had several kids make the honor roll. I’m so proud to be their coach!!
@LadySkeeterBall
@mesquiteisdtx
@mesquiteisdATH
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. HBCU’s give too 100 kids a chance to tell you no!!! I know tons of kids who would love to go to Howard, PV, Grambling and TSU but y’all won’t recruit them because you don’t think you have a chance. Times have changed. You can get them!!
Skeeter Nation help me welcome our new Varsity Assistant Basketball Coach Jasper Manning!!!! Coach Manning is going to be a great addition to our staff.
@JasperCoach
Mesquite High School hosted all of our 5th graders from our feeder elementary schools yesterday for a STAAR pep rally!!!! We had so much fun and I believe every 5th grader left ready to beat STAAR.
@MesquiteHS
@mesquiteisdtx
So I’ve been thinking a lot about who I grew up admiring as a kid and I didn’t grow up wanting to be like Candace Parker or Diana Taurasi. I grew up wanting to be like
@tiffjack3
. Man if you don’t know Tiff and what she’s done for the women’s game and AAU. You missin out.
I’m very excited to have been chosen to be apart of the Mesquite ISD Leadership Academy. I can’t wait for all the amazing things I’ll be able to learn about myself and leading others.
#misdlead22
@MesquiteHS
@mesquiteisdtx
Congratulations to
@SDarensburg2024
for committing to Richland College. We are so proud of how hard you work and how dedicated you are to the game of basketball. You are going to do great things and I can’t wait to watch!!
I woke up this morning prouder than I was when I went to sleep. Last nights win was everything we talked about when we talk about building the culture of the Mesquite High School Lady Skeeter Basketball Program. The best is yet to come!!
#BEELITE
#SkeeterNation
Season
#1
is officially over for
@LadySkeeterBall
. I’m so proud at how the team competed and grew during the preseason! This team is different!They are so fun to coach. The varsity went 15-2. The JV finished 15-2. The freshman finished 15-0
Now it’s time to focus on district.
Finishing Workout👇🏀
Work on your TOUCH! 🖐
- Guard Mikan
- Extended Hooks
- Shoulder Fake Hooks
- 1st Step Floaters
- 2 Foot Floaters
RT, share and tag to help a Hooper! 🙌
Winning the game makes me happy but being able to spend time with our families after the game makes my heart smile!!! This is what it’s about!! F.A.M.I.L.Y
@JasperCoach
I don’t know what other schools do but at Mesquite High School we train them up young to learn how to work the grill!!!
@LadySkeeterBall
@JCarroll_2025
Lady Skeeters are 3-0 with a big win over Greenville 50-34.
@iamzoe_4
had a breakout game scoring 22 points and shooting the ball extremely well from 3. The JV Lady Skeeters are 3-0 as well and the Freshman are 5-0. Great first week of games. Now it’s time to go back to work!!
One week away from official practice and we took the day to enjoy each other and carve pumpkins. I think the Lady Skeeters enjoyed themselves.
@LadySkeeterBall
@MesquiteHS
Great win for
@LadySkeeterBall
today against a tough Rockwall team!!!! Battled the entire game and showed a lot of heart. I’m so proud of this group and how they bounced back and showed up!!!!
#LickbackTourContinues
Going into Thanksgiving Break
@LadySkeeterBall
has opened the year doing a lot of good things.
Varsity is 10-0
JV is 6-1
Freshman is 10-0
Time to rest up, get healthy and get back in the lab and get ready for the remainder of the season!!!
#NotEasilyBroken
@mesquiteisdATH
Mannnnn I wish I had natural athletic ability like this. Incoming freshman doesn’t realize how high her ceiling could be.
@BrooklinGibson
she is going to be special in a few years for someone’s college program.
This week we go behind the scenes with two Mesquite coaches who aren't only cousins but also run a smoking meat business on the side.
#ihss
#txhshoops
@West_MBB
@LadySkeeterBall
For the full story tune in Sunday at 10AM on NBC-5 in DFW!
I’m telling everybody in the city of Mesquite! Our Spring game will be the livest in the city! Mark my words we will have the best concession stand out of all the schools playing. I’m talking ribs, brisket, Smokey Denmarks, East Texas Hotlinks and so much more!!
@SkeeterRecruits
Happy Birthday to our fearless leader
@DemarcusHarri01
. Thank you for leading with love and doing what’s best for kids every single day!!! It’s been so fun to work with you this first year. I’ve learned so much in such a short amount of time.
Listen in 2010 I knew
@CoachRekeUTA
was special! I knew one day she was build something incredible. It just took everyone else a little longer to realize it!!! I’m so proud to have been coached by her.