2026 Austin Sports Journal All-South Central Texas girls basketball awards
Westlake’s Tamia King leads the 2026 Austin Sports Journal All-South Central Texas girls basketball awards, recognizing the top players and coaches from across the region.
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2026 Austin Sports Journal All-South Central Texas girls basketball teams
Westlake, Glenn and other top programs headline the 2026 Austin Sports Journal All-South Central Texas girls basketball teams across all classifications.
30 for ’27: Top girls basketball players to watch in Austin area for 2026–27 season
The Austin Sports Journal highlights 30 girls basketball players to watch across the Austin–San Antonio area entering the 2026–27 season.
10 girls basketball teams to watch in Austin area for 2026–27 season
The Austin Sports Journal highlights 10 girls basketball teams to watch across the Austin–San Antonio area entering the 2026–27 season.
Little Elm dominates Westlake to win UIL Class 6A Division II boys basketball state championship
Little Elm’s defense overwhelmed Westlake as the Lobos defeated the Chaparrals 57-35 to capture the UIL Class 6A Division II state championship at the Alamodome.
2026 UIL boys basketball state tournament: Live updates, scores, schedule and ticket information
The 2026 UIL boys basketball state tournament takes place this upcoming week at the Alamodome in San Antonio. Here is the full schedule, ticket information and championship matchups for every classification.
Saturday’s UIL boys basketball roundup: North Crowley wins 6A-I title, Frisco Heritage and Mansfield Summit claim 5A crowns
North Crowley captured the UIL Class 6A Division I boys basketball state championship with a 65–52 victory over San Antonio Brennan. Frisco Heritage and Mansfield Summit also secured state titles in the 5A finals at the Alamodome.
Friday’s UIL boys basketball state roundup: Paradise rallies past Palestine Westwood in 3A-II thriller, Dallas sweeps 4A titles
Paradise edged Palestine Westwood 52-51 to win the Class 3A Division I state championship as four teams captured UIL boys basketball titles Friday.
Thursday’s UIL boys basketball state roundup: Jayton repeats as champions, Fayetteville falls in 1A-I title game
Jayton repeated as UIL Class 1A Division II state champions Thursday at the Alamodome, while Panhandle captured the 2A Division II title and Fayetteville finished runner-up in Class 1A Division I.
Westlake looks to break Austin’s Dallas curse in Saturday’s Class 6A state final
Westlake faces Little Elm in the UIL Class 6A Division II state championship looking to snap a decade-long trend of Austin-area teams struggling against Dallas programs at state.
Westlake rides Mack Martin’s hot hand to rout of Cy Falls, advances to 6A state final
Mack Martin scored 23 points and Westlake’s defense dominated in a 59-27 win over Cy Falls in the UIL Class 6A Division II state semifinal.
Attendance falls at UIL girls basketball state tournament, fueling debate over San Antonio venue
Attendance at the UIL girls basketball state championships dropped by more than 3,000 fans in 2026, reigniting debate over whether the event should remain at the Alamodome in San Antonio or move to a more central location such as Waco.
Lancaster pulls away from Westlake to claim Class 6A girls basketball state title
Lancaster used an 18-7 second quarter to defeat Austin Westlake 51-37 and claim the UIL Class 6A girls basketball state championship Saturday night at the Alamodome.
UIL girls basketball Saturday roundup: Argyle defeats Barbers Hill for 7th state championship
Summer Creek topped Flower Mound to win the UIL Class 6A Division I state championship, while Argyle defeated Barbers Hill to claim the Class 5A Division II title Saturday at the Alamodome in San Antonio.
2026 UIL girls basketball state tournament: Scores, schedule and ticket information
Championship week has arrived for Texas high school girls basketball. Here’s the full 2026 UIL state tournament schedule, ticket information and game times at the Alamodome in San Antonio.
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Denton Ryan defeats Glenn to repeat as Class 5A Division I state champion
Denton Ryan defeated Leander Glenn 45-34 to win the UIL Class 5A Division I state championship Saturday at the Alamodome. The Grizzlies were making their first state championship appearance in any sport.
Westlake defeats Converse Judson to reach UIL Class 6A Division II state semifinals
Bo Ogden scored 29 points and delivered in the final minutes as Westlake defeated Converse Judson 49-46 in the UIL Class 6A Division II Region IV championship.
2026 UIL boys basketball playoffs: Regional championship final scores
The 2026 UIL boys basketball playoffs get underway Monday. Here is the complete schedule, pairings and scores for Austin-area teams, updated throughout the postseason.
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Dallas Lincoln overwhelms Fredericksburg to win Class 4A Division II state championship
Dallas Lincoln used a dominant defensive performance and balanced scoring to defeat Fredericksburg 77-49 and win the UIL Class 4A Division II girls basketball state championship at the Alamodome.
UIL girls basketball Friday roundup: Decatur repeats, Wall wins ninth title, Hitchcock makes history
Decatur repeated as Class 4A Division I champion while Wall captured its ninth title and Hitchcock won its first in UIL girls basketball state championship games at the Alamodome.
Panhandle pulls away early to defeat Mason in Class 2A Division I state championship
Mason battled back after a slow start but couldn’t overcome an early deficit as Panhandle won the Class 2A Division I state championship 38-25 at the Alamodome.
UIL girls basketball Thursday roundup: Nazareth wins 27th state championship, Broaddus claims 1A-DI title
Nazareth captured its 27th state championship and Broaddus claimed the Class 1A Division I crown Thursday in the opening games of the UIL girls basketball state championships at the Alamodome.
Cedar Park’s state run ends as Barbers Hill rallies in 5A Division II semifinal
Barbers Hill rallied from an eight-point halftime deficit and held off Cedar Park 34-31 in the UIL Class 5A Division II state semifinal Tuesday at Mumford High School, ending the Timberwolves’ postseason run one game short of the Alamodome.
Glenn punches ticket to first state championship with win over La Porte
Leander Glenn reached the UIL Class 5A Division I state championship for the first time in program history with a 54-42 victory over La Porte in the state semifinals Tuesday at Mumford High School. The Grizzlies will face Denton Ryan in the title game Saturday at the Alamodome.
History made: See photos from Westlake’s regional final win over Converse Judson
See photos from Westlake’s 61-38 win over Judson Saturday to advance to the Class 6A Division II state semifinals.
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Westlake storms past Judson, advances to first state semifinal since 2003 🎥
Westlake jumped out to a dominant first-quarter lead and never looked back, defeating Converse Judson 61-38 to win the Class 6A Division II Region IV championship at Hays High School. The 39-0 Chaparrals advance to the state semifinals for the first time since 2003 and continue their pursuit of the program’s first state title since 1996.
See photos from Cedar Park’s regional final win over Kerrville Tivy
See photos from Friday’s UIL girls basketball Class 5A Division II Region IV championship between the Cedar Park Timberwolves and Kerrville Tivy Antlers.
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Cedar Park clamps down on Tivy, advances to Class 5A Division II state semifinals 🎥
Cedar Park used stifling defense and senior leadership to defeat Kerrville Tivy 41-33 in the Class 5A Division II Region IV championship at Llano High School, advancing to the UIL state tournament for the fourth time this decade.
2026 TAPPS basketball playoffs: Parings, game times and final scores
The 2026 TAPPS basketball playoffs are underway. Here is the complete schedule and scores for Austin-area boys and girls teams, updated throughout the postseason.
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2026 UIL girls basketball playoffs: Regional championship final scores
The 2026 Texas girls high school basketball playoffs are underway, launching the postseason journey toward the UIL state championships March 5–7 at the Alamodome in San Antonio. See the matchups, game dates and times for teams in our area.
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Mason surges past Flatonia to win Region IV title, advances to state semifinals 🎥
Mason outscored Flatonia 18-6 in the fourth quarter to claim the UIL Class 2A Division I Region IV title and punch its ticket to the state tournament. The Cowgirls, winners of 31 straight, are headed back to state for the first time since 2020.
State bound! See photos from Mason’s regional championship win over Flatonia
See photos from Thursday’s Class 2A Division I Region IV championship between the Mason Cowgirls and Flatonia Lady Bulldogs.
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Opinion: The UIL basketball playoff format solves competitive gaps but creates a logistical mess
The UIL’s division-split playoff format has narrowed enrollment gaps but created major scheduling and travel challenges in basketball. Here’s a workable solution.
Alamo Heights defeats Cedar Park 81-69 in Class 5A Division II bi-district playoff
Alamo Heights erupted for 29 points in the fourth quarter to pull away from Cedar Park for an 81-69 win in a Class 5A Division II bi-district playoff game Monday at Johnson High School in Buda. Nabil Ismail led the Timberwolves with 21 points, while Jack Brewer and Willie Whittingstall scored 23 apiece for the Mules.
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2026 UIL girls basketball regional outlook and picks for South Central Texas
Seventeen South Central Texas teams remain alive in the UIL girls basketball playoffs. Here’s a breakdown of the contenders, Cinderella stories and regional champion predictions.
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La Grange finally overcomes Salado roadblock, advances to regional semifinals
La Grange defeated Salado 64-50 behind Campbell Cooper’s 33 points, ending years of playoff losses to the Eagles and advancing to the regional semifinals.
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See photos from Vandegrift’s 47-30 playoff win over Austin High
View photos from Vandegrift’s 47-30 win over Austin High in a UIL girls basketball playoff game, featuring key moments from the postseason matchup.
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Westlake erupts in second half, defeats Vista Ridge to extend winning streak to 36
Westlake used a dominant third quarter to defeat Vista Ridge 53-38 in a Class 6A Division II bi-district playoff game, extending its winning streak to 36 games.
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Moving on! See photos from Lago Vista’s playoff win over Long Creek
See photos from Monday’s girls basketball playoff game between the Lago Vista Vikings and the New Braunfels Long Creek Dragons.
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Lago Vista earns first Class 4A playoff win with dominant victory over Long Creek 🎥
Lago Vista earned its first Class 4A playoff victory and first postseason win since 2022 with a 60-33 win over New Braunfels Long Creek in a UIL bi-district playoff game Monday night in Kyle.
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Liberty Hill begins playoff run with unfinished business after state finals appearance 🎥
Liberty Hill enters the Class 5A Division II playoffs with experience, motivation and unfinished business after reaching last year’s state championship game. The Lady Panthers open against Kerrville Tivy as they pursue another trip to the Alamodome.
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Girls basketball playoff preview: Area teams and 40 players to watch
The Texas high school girls basketball playoffs begin with several championship contenders from the Austin–San Antonio corridor. Here are the top teams to watch and 40 players who could shape the postseason.
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Second place secured! Photos from Liberty Hill’s win over Cedar Park
See photos from Tuesday’s girls high school basketball game between the Liberty Hill Lady Panthers and Cedar Park Timberwolves.
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Liberty Hill defeats Cedar Park, clinches top Division II seed in District 25-5A
Liberty Hill used a dominant first quarter and strong second-half push to defeat Cedar Park 39-32, securing second place in District 25-5A and the district’s top Class 5A Division II seed.
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Photos: Westlake evens Battle of the Lakes with OT win over Lake Travis
See photos from Tuesday’s District 25-6A showdown between Westlake and Lake Travis.
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Class 5A boys basketball playoff outlook: 25-5A race heats up, while others battle for position
As the regular season enters its final stretch, the Class 5A boys basketball playoff picture is tightening across the Austin–San Antonio corridor. We break down each district race and project Division I and Division II postseason paths.
Class 6A boys basketball playoff outlook: District races tighten as season enters home stretch
With just two and a half weeks remaining in the regular season, the Class 6A boys basketball playoff picture is tightening across the Austin–San Antonio corridor. We break down each district race and project Division I and Division II postseason paths.
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Vandegrift inches closer to District 26-6A title with win over Vista Ridge
Maddie Broxterman poured in 32 points as Vandegrift defeated Vista Ridge 61-42 on Wednesday, clinching at least a share of the District 26-6A title. See a reacap.
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Class 4A girls basketball playoff outlook: Hot teams, clinching scenarios and looming first-round matchups
Four games remain as Class 4A girls basketball playoff races heat up across the Austin–San Antonio area. Here’s how the district and division picture is shaping up.
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Breaking down the Class 5A girls high school basketball playoff chase in South Central Texas
The Class 5A girls basketball playoff race is heating up across Central Texas as the regular season enters its final two weeks. Here’s a district-by-district look at teams that have clinched, those on the brink and how the Division I and Division II brackets could take shape.
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