San Angelo School Girls Basketball Playoffs Kick Off

News Summary

The high school girls basketball playoffs in San Angelo commenced on January 10, with local teams eager to make their way to the state championship in San Antonio. Fans are buzzing with anticipation for thrilling matchups and hoping for teams to emulate last year’s success, particularly Goldthwaite’s impressive run to the semifinals. The UIL’s new split-division pairings promise more dynamic competition this season, keeping everyone excited about the prospects as scores from Regions I and IV flood in.

Excitement Builds in San Angelo as High School Girls Basketball Playoffs Begin!

Oh, the thrill of basketball season is in the air! Local high school girls basketball teams from the beautiful Concho Valley and surrounding San Angelo area kicked off their playoff journey on Monday, January 10. Fans are buzzing with excitement, and why not? The ultimate dream? To reach the Alamodome in San Antonio for the much-anticipated state championship game set for February 27 to March 1.

Last Year’s Standout

Reflecting on last year’s achievements, the furthest advancing team from the region was Goldthwaite, who made it to the Class 2A state semifinal. They raised the bar high for this season, and local teams are aiming to follow in their footsteps. Everyone is eager to see if this year brings even greater success!

The New Challenge of Division Pairings

In a twist that adds a bit of intrigue to this year’s playoffs, the University Interscholastic League (UIL) has set new split-division postseason pairings. While this adds a layer of complexity to tracking the teams’ progress, it also promises more dynamic matchups. Fans are encouraged to stay tuned for all the updates, as they will be readily available!

Region I Results

The spotlight is currently on the thrilling outcomes from Region I. Teams have been battling it out on the court, and here’s a look at the latest results:

• Coahoma (26-4) is set to challenge Wichita Falls City View at 6 p.m. on Tuesday in Stamford.
• Panhandle dominated Ballinger with a score of 85 to 16.
• Ozona snagged a win against New Deal, finishing 47 to 37.
• Tolar edged out Wall in a nail-biter, landing at 53 to 48.
• Coahoma secured a close victory over Slaton with a score of 43 to 40.
• Ballinger managed to defeat Wink by just three points, ending 35 to 32.
• Ozona continued its success by overcoming Plains with a score of 43 to 40.

Region IV Results

Meanwhile, in Region IV, fans were treated to some intense competition with these latest results:

• San Saba (29-6) is prepared to face off against Danbury (20-13) at 6:30 p.m. in Mumford.
• Farwell narrowly defeated Christoval with a score of 50 to 47.
• Goldthwaite (26-9) has a matchup against Weimar (21-12) at 6 p.m. in Georgetown.
• Mason came out on top in a gripping game, defeating Bremond 54 to 53.
• Garden City (31-3) is set to challenge Eula (33-2) at 6 p.m. in Angelo State’s Junell Center.
• Water Valley is ready to compete against Hermleigh (32-5) at 7:30 p.m. in Colorado City.
• Irion County delivered a solid win against Aspermont, finishing 60 to 30.
• Blackwell (23-9) faces Jayton (22-12) at 5:30 p.m. in Abilene.

Additional Results

In even more action from the courts, here are the scores from additional games:

• Mason trampled Agua Dulce with a stunning 65 to 16 victory.
• Goldthwaite triumphed over Port Aransas with a score of 44 to 22.
• Garden City dominated Buena Vista with an impressive 71 to 14.
• Water Valley narrowly defeated Rankin, edging out with a score of 38 to 34.
• Blackwell secured a significant win against Marathon, ending at 57 to 22.
• Irion County also performed well, finishing 71 to 22 against Balmorhea.

What’s Next for Boys Basketball?

And let’s not forget the boys! They’re also in the thick of their playoff chase. The origins of basketball fever are seen both in boys and girls’ teams as they vie for a chance at the same state championship. With the UIL’s new split-division format expanding the playoff bracket, the competition is fierce and even more thrilling!

Stay Updated!

Mark your calendars! First-round boys playoff games are scheduled for February 17-18, followed by area play from February 20-22, regional semifinals on February 24-25, and state semifinals on March 3-4. Meanwhile, the excitement for the girls continues to grow, and the Standard-Times will keep friends and fans updated with scores and pairings throughout the tournament.

This season is shaping up to be unforgettable, and we can’t wait to cheer on our teams as they advance through the playoffs. Let’s go, teams!

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• Gosanangelo: West Texas Boys High School Basketball Players to Watch
• San Angelo Live: UIL Boys West Texas Basketball Playoff Schedule
• SI: UIL Boys State Basketball First Round Playoff Scoreboard
• USA Today: How to Watch Angleton vs West Brook High School Boys Basketball
• Wikipedia: University Interscholastic League (UIL)