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McKinney North, Lovejoy, Walnut Grove lead 9-5A playoff sweep
District 9-5A girls basketball teams dominate first round of Class 5A playoffs
Published on Feb. 22, 2026
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The top teams from District 9-5A in girls basketball - Prosper Walnut Grove, Lovejoy, McKinney North, and Anna - all won their first-round playoff games this week, continuing the district's strong regular season performance.
Why it matters
District 9-5A is considered one of the most competitive girls basketball districts in Texas, with several state-ranked teams. The district's success in the playoffs shows the depth of talent and coaching in the region.
The details
Each of the 9-5A playoff qualifiers - Prosper Walnut Grove, Lovejoy, McKinney North and Anna - won their bi-district round games this week, sweeping the first round of the Class 5A playoffs. The district was known for its head-to-head battles during the regular season, and that intensity has carried over into the postseason.
- The Class 5A girls basketball playoffs began this week.
The players
Prosper Walnut Grove
A girls basketball team that qualified for the Class 5A playoffs out of District 9-5A.
Lovejoy
A girls basketball team that qualified for the Class 5A playoffs out of District 9-5A.
McKinney North
A girls basketball team that qualified for the Class 5A playoffs out of District 9-5A.
Anna
A girls basketball team that qualified for the Class 5A playoffs out of District 9-5A.
The takeaway
District 9-5A's dominance in the first round of the Class 5A girls basketball playoffs demonstrates the strength of the district and the quality of basketball being played in the region.
