Miller's Hailey Martinez celebrates 1,500 points, Lady Bucs defeat King in OT 49-48

Martinez becomes first Lady Buc to reach milestone since 2003, Miller also honors retiring assistant coach Whittington

Jan. 31, 2026 at 12:15am

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Hailey Martinez of the Miller Lady Bucs basketball team scored her 1,500th career point in a 49-48 overtime victory against the King Mustangs. Martinez is the first Miller player to reach this milestone since 2003. The team also honored assistant coach Dwight Whittington, who is retiring after 31 years of service to the program.

Why it matters

Reaching 1,500 career points is an impressive individual achievement that showcases Martinez's skill and dedication as a player. It also highlights the strong basketball tradition at Miller High School. The retirement of long-time assistant coach Whittington marks the end of an era and the loss of an important mentor for the program.

The details

Martinez entered the game with 1,522 career points, along with 434 rebounds, 314 steals, 151 assists and 31 blocks. She is considered a complete, all-around player. The Lady Bucs defeated the King Mustangs 49-48 in overtime in a tough UIL District 29-5A matchup. Miller also honored assistant coach Dwight Whittington, who will be retiring at the end of the school year after 31 years of service to the program.

  • Hailey Martinez surpassed 1,500 career points on January 31, 2026.
  • Dwight Whittington will be retiring at the end of the 2025-2026 school year.

The players

Hailey Martinez

A senior on the Miller Lady Bucs basketball team who became the first player to reach 1,500 career points for the program since 2003.

Dwight Whittington

The assistant coach for the Miller basketball team who is retiring after 31 years of service to the program.

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What they’re saying

“It means a lot. I love everything here. I love this school, so to hit 1,500 points here at this school it's amazing. Sweat, tears, everything. A lot of commitment, a lot of energy, everything.”

— Hailey Martinez, Miller Lady Bucs Basketball Player

The takeaway

Hailey Martinez's 1,500-point milestone is a testament to her talent and dedication as a basketball player, and it highlights the strong tradition of the Miller High School girls' basketball program. The retirement of long-time assistant coach Dwight Whittington also marks the end of an era and the loss of an important mentor for the team.