Channelview September 2025

\\ By Matthew Ogle MALVEAUX’S TECHNICALITY AND TEAM CONNECTION COULD HAVE CHANNELVIEW TRENDING UP TO DETAIL AT T E N T I ON Basketball

WITH SUMMER WORKOUTS BEHIND THEM AND THE WINTER SEASON ON THE HORIZON, CHANNELVIEW’S BASKETBALL PROGRAM IS ENTERING A NEW PHASE — ONE DEFINED LESS BY REBUILDING AND MORE BY REFINEMENT. The district remains competitive, but with a more seasoned core and a roster that’s grown together, the Falcons are beginning to take on a different shape. They’re still a team in progress — but one that now knows who it is. At the center of that evolution is a senior wing who’s grown steadily alongside his teammates. Je’ray Malveaux, a returning starter at both the shooting guard and small forward positions, has become one of the most reliable players on the roster. While the team has approach hasn’t wavered. “In junior high, you’re just playing for fun,” Malveaux said. “But once you grow up a little, it gets much more serious. So, becoming more focused, and caring about the work that I put in has been really important to me.” Stepping into his final season, Malveaux brings a sense of maturity to his game. He thrives on using length and footwork to break down defenders — skills he’s sharpened over time. His approach is deliberate, often borrowing from the smooth efficiency of NBA star Kevin Durant. “I think it’s my ability to experienced its share of ups and downs, his

that it’s going to be Channelview vs. North Shore – that’s when they really pop up and fill the stands,” Malveaux said. “With all that energy, those are some of the best times of the year.” For Malveaux and the Falcons, the work continues — with winter fast approaching, and a new opportunity to redefine what Channelview basketball can be.

“Several of those teams might be more ‘skilled,’ but it’s the way we play together – how we connect and react to situations – that should give us a chance to compete.” No contest is more anticipated than the Falcons’ rivalry matchup with North Shore — a fixture that always seems to draw out the best from both programs. “When people see

find ways to get to the rim by using my length,” he said. “Add in a little dribble move and some speed, and I can use the technical side of the game to my advantage.” But for all his individual polish, Malveaux points to the team’s chemistry as the real key this season — a quality that could help close the gap against deeper, more athletic district opponents.

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