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Fort Worth-Area UIL Girls High School Basketball Area-Round Pairings and Results
See start times, locations, and opponents for local teams as the playoffs continue
Published on Feb. 24, 2026
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The Texas UIL high school girls basketball area-round playoffs are underway, with Fort Worth-area teams competing in various classifications. The article provides details on the matchups, including start times, locations, and opponents for the local squads as they advance in the postseason.
Why it matters
High school basketball is a source of community pride in the Fort Worth area, and these playoff games represent an important milestone for the student-athletes as they vie for a chance to compete at the state level. The results of these area-round matchups will determine which teams move on in their respective classifications.
The details
The area-round playoff games are taking place on Thursday and Friday across various locations. In Class 6A Division I, North Crowley (28-4) will face El Paso Franklin (22-10) at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday at Lubbock Christian University, while Keller (24-7) takes on El Paso Eastlake (19-13) at 6 p.m. on Friday at Lubbock-Cooper High School. In Class 6A Division II, Trophy Club Byron Nelson (23-10) will play El Paso Montwood (25-5) at 4:30 p.m. on Friday at Lubbock-Cooper High School.
- The area-round playoff games are taking place on Thursday and Friday, February 19-20, 2026.
The players
North Crowley
A Class 6A Division I girls high school basketball team with a 28-4 record.
El Paso Franklin
A Class 6A Division I girls high school basketball team with a 22-10 record.
Keller
A Class 6A Division I girls high school basketball team with a 24-7 record.
El Paso Eastlake
A Class 6A Division I girls high school basketball team with a 19-13 record.
Trophy Club Byron Nelson
A Class 6A Division II girls high school basketball team with a 23-10 record.
El Paso Montwood
A Class 6A Division II girls high school basketball team with a 25-5 record.
What’s next
The winners of the area-round matchups will advance to the regional quarterfinal round of the UIL girls high school basketball playoffs.
The takeaway
The area-round playoff games represent an important step for Fort Worth-area high school girls basketball teams as they strive to reach the state tournament. These matchups showcase the talent and competitiveness of the local squads and will determine which teams continue their postseason runs.
