The Kingwood Mustangs varsity boys basketball team finished the 2025–26 season with an 11–19 overall record. While the season had its ups and downs, it was also a year full of growth, hard work, and valuable experience for a young team competing in one of the toughest districts in the area. 

The Mustangs started the season strong with an exciting 45–41 overtime win over MacArthur, showing early on that they were ready to compete. Throughout non-district play, Kingwood earned solid wins over Freeman (57–48) and both Rockwall (34–24)and Dakota Ridge (45–34) at the Austin Anderson Tournament. One of the most impressive performances came in a dominant 72–36 victory over Westbury, followed by a convincing 61–34 win over O’Connell later in December. During these games, the team’s defense and teamwork were on full display. 

District play brought even tougher competition, but the Mustangs continued to battle every night. Kingwood picked up two district wins against Channelview, including a strong 56–28 performance at home on Senior Night. They also secured a thrilling one-point win on Teacher Appreciation Night over Goose Creek Memorial, 48–47, proving they could stay composed in close games. Even in losses, the team showed determination and flashes of potential that point toward a bright future. 

I asked senior Captain, Dimi Persad, what his favorite memories were this season, and he said, “Probably the moment I assisted Josh for his first points-I know how badly he wanted that at the Austin tournament. The senior night game against Channelview was really memorable and a lot of fun too!” 

With several underclassmen playing key roles, this season was about building experience and setting the foundation for what’s ahead. Competing against established 6A programs helped the Mustangs grow both individually and as a team. The chemistry developed this year and the lessons learned in tough matchups could make a big difference next season. 

Head Coach Kolby Huseman had this to say about the season, “The season probably exceeded expectations for me, even though because of the district we play in, it may not seem that way. We had one senior, and with being as young as we were, ended up being much better defensively than I thought we would be. Overall, we grew so much as a team and individually, and with everyone coming back, the experience we gained this year, and the

talent we have, I have really high expectations going into next year. I know we will be one of the teams to beat in the district and in our area next season.” 

Although the record may not reflect it completely, the 2025–26 season was an important step forward for Kingwood basketball — and with a young core returning, the future looks promising for the Mustangs.