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Chapel Hill Today
By the People, for the People
Chapel Hill Bulldogs Earn Area Championship with Win Over Pleasant Grove
The Bulldogs advance to the regional semifinals after defeating the Hawks 74-64.
Published on Feb. 28, 2026
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The Chapel Hill Bulldogs defeated the Texarkana Pleasant Grove Hawks 74-64 in the Class 4A Division II area playoffs on Friday in Marshall. Marquise Collins II led Chapel Hill with 20 points, including two 3-pointers, while Isaiah Mayfield recorded a double-double with 18 points and 10 rebounds. KJ Anderson also scored 16 points with a 3-pointer for the Bulldogs, who have now won 15 consecutive games. Chapel Hill will face Kennedale in the regional semifinals on Tuesday.
Why it matters
This win secures the area championship for Chapel Hill and advances them to the next round of the playoffs, where they will face a tough opponent in Kennedale. The Bulldogs have been on a roll, winning 15 straight games, and this victory highlights their strong performance throughout the season.
The details
In the Class 4A Division II area playoff game, the Chapel Hill Bulldogs defeated the Texarkana Pleasant Grove Hawks by a score of 74-64. Marquise Collins II led the Bulldogs with 20 points, including two 3-pointers, while Isaiah Mayfield recorded a double-double with 18 points and 10 rebounds. KJ Anderson also scored 16 points and hit a 3-pointer for Chapel Hill. Other scorers for the Bulldogs included A'Mare Kennedy (9 points), Malik Gee (4 points), Ryder Steele (3 points with a 3-pointer), Malik Brown (2 points), and Ke'Rion Green (2 points).
- The game was played on Friday, February 27, 2026.
- Chapel Hill will face Kennedale in the regional semifinals on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 7 p.m. in Forney.
The players
Marquise Collins II
The leading scorer for the Chapel Hill Bulldogs, with 20 points including two 3-pointers.
Isaiah Mayfield
Recorded a double-double for the Bulldogs with 18 points and 10 rebounds.
KJ Anderson
Scored 16 points and hit a 3-pointer for Chapel Hill.
Chapel Hill Bulldogs
The high school basketball team that won the area championship and will advance to the regional semifinals.
Texarkana Pleasant Grove Hawks
The high school basketball team that lost to Chapel Hill in the area playoffs.
What’s next
Chapel Hill will face Kennedale in the regional semifinals on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 7 p.m. in Forney.
The takeaway
The Chapel Hill Bulldogs have proven their dominance by winning the area championship and extending their winning streak to 15 games. Their balanced scoring attack and strong defensive performance have propelled them to the next round of the playoffs, where they will face a tough challenge against Kennedale.
