Cowboys' season ends in 4A Sub-State semifinals loss

Abilene Cowboys fall to Concordia Panthers 65-53 in playoff matchup

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

The #14 seed Abilene Cowboys' basketball season came to an end on Wednesday night with a 65-53 loss on the road to the #3 Concordia Panthers in the opening round of the 4A Sub-State playoffs.

Why it matters

The Cowboys' loss marks the end of their season after a hard-fought campaign, while the Panthers advance to the next round of the postseason tournament.

The details

In the 4A Sub-State semifinal matchup, the Concordia Panthers defeated the Abilene Cowboys by a score of 65-53. The Cowboys, seeded 14th, were unable to overcome the higher-seeded Panthers in the playoff contest.

  • The game took place on Wednesday, March 9, 2026.

The players

Abilene Cowboys

The high school basketball team from Abilene, Texas that competed in the 4A Sub-State playoffs.

Concordia Panthers

The high school basketball team from Concordia, Texas that defeated the Abilene Cowboys in the 4A Sub-State semifinal game.

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The takeaway

The Cowboys' season-ending loss in the 4A Sub-State semifinals marks the conclusion of their campaign, while the Concordia Panthers advance to the next round of the postseason tournament.