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.
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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. Continue reading History made: See photos from Westlake’s regional final win over Converse Judson
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. Continue reading See photos from Cedar Park’s regional final win over Kerrville Tivy
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. Continue reading 2026 TAPPS basketball playoffs: Parings, game times and final scores
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. Continue reading 2026 UIL girls basketball playoffs: Regional championship final scores
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. Continue reading State bound! See photos from Mason’s regional championship win over Flatonia
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. Continue reading See photos from Vandegrift’s 47-30 playoff win over Austin High
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. Continue reading Moving on! See photos from Lago Vista’s playoff win over Long Creek
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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