TEMPLE, Texas — The Temple High freshman girls basketball team opened its season at home on Friday night, falling 54-19 to the visiting Buda Johnson Jaguars at Wildcat Gym.

Buda Johnson set the pace early, taking a 7-2 lead after the opening quarter. The Jaguars expanded their advantage before the break, holding a 21-6 cushion at halftime and stretching the margin to 35-13 by the end of the third period before pulling away in the fourth.

Ry’Lee Williams led the way for the Tem-Cats, pacing the offense with a team-high eight points. Williams consistently found scoring windows, keying Temple's push in both halves with four points in the second quarter—highlighted by a neat 3-pointer—and adding another four points in the final quarter.

De’Kerriya Johnson added three points to the scoreboard, while Sophia Muehlemann-Head, Kierra Sanders, Ja’Miyah Stonum, and Makayla Trevino chipped in two points apiece.

Temple Scoring Summary

Ry’Lee Williams – 8 points
De’Kerriya Johnson – 3 points
Sophia Muehlemann-Head – 2 points
Kierra Sanders – 2 points
Ja’Miyah Stonum – 2 points
Makayla Trevino – 2 points

With the loss, Temple falls to 0-1 on the young season. The Tem-Cats won't have to wait long to hit the court again as they return to Wildcat Gym on Saturday, November 7, to host University. Tipoff is scheduled for 11:00 a.m.