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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Austin Sports Journal GuestFebruary 23, 2026, 11:42 AMFebruary 23, 2026, 11:42 AM

Basketball, High Schools

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

Austin Sports Journal GuestFebruary 18, 2026, 11:31 AMFebruary 18, 2026, 11:31 AM

Basketball, High Schools

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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