Kress Lady Roos Advance to Area Playoff Round

Girls basketball team beats Boys Ranch 61-23 in bi-district game

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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The Kress Lady Roos girls basketball team defeated Boys Ranch 61-23 in their bi-district playoff game, advancing to the area round of the postseason. This is the second consecutive year the Lady Roos have won their bi-district matchup. The team was led by a 30-point performance from freshman JaLea Morphis, with Zowie Vuittonet and Addi Reed also scoring in double figures.

Why it matters

The Lady Roos' victory continues their strong playoff run after a successful regular season. Advancing to the area round is an important milestone for the team as they seek to build on last year's postseason success.

The details

The Lady Roos took control of the game early, outscoring Boys Ranch 15-7 in the first quarter. They extended their lead in the second quarter, scoring 22 points to Boys Ranch's 3. In the second half, Kress added 12 points in each of the third and fourth quarters to seal the 61-23 win. Morphis led all scorers with 30 points, including four 3-pointers, while Vuittonet and Reed each contributed 10 points.

  • The bi-district game was played on February 19, 2026.
  • Kress finished district play on February 10, 2026.

The players

JaLea Morphis

A freshman on the Kress Lady Roos who led the team in scoring with 30 points in the bi-district playoff game.

Zowie Vuittonet

A player on the Kress Lady Roos who scored 10 points in the bi-district playoff win.

Addi Reed

A player on the Kress Lady Roos who scored 10 points in the bi-district playoff victory.

Jerry Cathey

The head coach of the Kress Lady Roos, who is in his second year with the team.

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What they’re saying

“The longer we played, the better footing we had.”

— Jerry Cathey, Head Coach (myplainview.com)

“I thought we played well.”

— Jerry Cathey, Head Coach (myplainview.com)

“The sky's the limit.”

— Jerry Cathey, Head Coach (myplainview.com)

What’s next

The Lady Roos will face Claude on Friday, February 21, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. at Amarillo Tascosa in the area playoff round.

The takeaway

The Kress Lady Roos have continued their strong playoff run, advancing to the area round for the second consecutive year. Their balanced scoring attack and stifling defense have them poised for a deep postseason run as they seek to build on last year's success.