The Lake Belton Lady Broncos opened their season tournaments in dominant fashion this past weekend, rolling through the Rouse Tip-Off Classic with a perfect 5–0 record to claim the tournament championship. Across five games, the Broncos showcased elite defensive pressure, balanced scoring, and depth. From the opening tip on Thursday to the final buzzer on Saturday night, Lake Belton set the tone early and never looked back.
Game 1: Lake Belton 66, Anderson 36 — Fast Start Sets the Tone
The Lady Broncos opened tournament play with a statement win over Anderson High School, using defensive pressure and transition scoring to take control early. Lake Belton poured in 18 first-quarter points and never slowed down, finishing with four quarters of consistent offense and suffocating defense.
Key Performers:
Olivia Dann – 15 points
Layla King – 12 points
Aniya Taylor – 11 points, 5 assists, 6 deflections
Alexa King – 7 points
Gemma Pierce – 8 points, 5 offensive rebounds
The Broncos’ length and effort overwhelmed Anderson, setting the momentum for the rest of the tournament.
Game 2: Lake Belton 51, Stratford 27 — Huge Fourth Quarter Breaks It Open
Stratford challenged Lake Belton early, but the Lady Broncos responded with a massive 23-point fourth quarter to put the game away. After leading 22–15 at halftime, Lake Belton’s defense clamped down, and their transition offense exploded to close out the win.
Key Performers:
Olivia Dann – 16 points, 12 rebounds
Aniya Taylor – 14 points, 5 steals
Alexa King – 11 points, 10 rebounds, 5 assists
A dominant finish pushed the Broncos to 2–0 on the weekend.
Game 3: Lake Belton 69, Boerne Champion 30 — Complete Team Domination
Game 3 was Lake Belton’s most explosive offensive outing of the tournament. Eight different players scored as the Broncos ran away with a 69–30 victory behind fast-break offense, unselfish ball movement, and relentless defensive energy.
Key Performers:
Aniya Taylor – 16 points
Ariella Polley – 13 points
Erica Taylor – 12 points
Gemma Pierce – 8 points
Alexa King & Olivia Dann – 6 points each
Lake Belton’s depth, pace, and pressure were simply too much for Boerne Champion to handle.
Game 4: Lake Belton 55, Rouse 39 — Broncos Lock In and Pull Away
In the semifinal matchup against host Rouse, the Lady Broncos showed toughness and composure. After trailing 15–13 in the first quarter, Lake Belton responded with three straight winning quarters, including holding Rouse to just 5 points in the fourth.
Key Performers:
Aniya Taylor – 17 points, 7 deflections
Alexa King – 13 points, 5-for-5 FT
Erica Taylor – 13 points
Olivia Dann – 7 points
Lake Belton’s defensive pressure and second-half execution secured their spot in the championship game.
Game 5 (Championship): Lake Belton 43, Round Rock 32 — Broncos Bring Home the Trophy
With the championship on the line, the Lady Broncos delivered a gritty, disciplined performance to knock off Round Rock 43–32 and finish the tournament undefeated. Lake Belton controlled the boards, limited Round Rock to single-digit scoring in two quarters, and made timely plays on both ends to secure the title.
Key Performers:
Aniya Taylor – 14 points, 11 rebounds, 4 steals
Alexa King – 11 points, 2 steals
Olivia Dann – 8 points, 15 rebounds
Gemma Pierce & Layla King – 4 points each
The win capped a dominant 5–0 run and earned the Broncos the Rouse Tip-Off Classic Championship Trophy.
A Strong Statement to Open the Season
The Lady Broncos’ performance across the tournament was a powerful message to the district and beyond — this team defends with intensity, plays for each other, and has the depth to compete with anyone. With contributions from every player on the roster and steady leadership on both ends of the floor, Lake Belton leaves the Rouse Classic as champions and carries major momentum into the rest of the season.
Congratulations to the Lake Belton Lady Broncos — Tournament Champions!
Lake Belton Lady Broncos will take the court again on Tuesday, November 18 at Rogers High School at 7:00pm.
