Brownwood Sisters Earn All-State Basketball Honors

Nylah and Icess Hall recognized for standout seasons with Lady Lions

Mar. 28, 2026 at 8:19pm

Brownwood High School basketball players Nylah Hall and Icess Hall, sisters, have both been named to the Texas Girls Coaches Association's All-State team in Class 4A. Nylah, a junior, was also selected to play in the TGCA All-Star Game, while Icess, a senior, earned additional academic all-state honors.

Why it matters

The Hall sisters' all-state selections highlight the success of the Brownwood Lady Lions basketball program, which had one of its best seasons in recent memory, reaching the playoffs for the 16th time in 17 years and peaking at #8 in the state rankings.

The details

Nylah Hall, a junior, was chosen for the TGCA All-State team and will participate in the TGCA All-Star Game on July 17 in Arlington as a member of the Blue team. She was also named to the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches All-Region team. Icess Hall, Nylah's senior sister, earned TGCA Academic All-State and TABC Academic All-State recognition in addition to her all-state selection.

  • The Brownwood Lady Lions posted a 28-6 record during the 2025-26 season, the second most wins in a single season.
  • The Lady Lions reached the playoffs for the 16th time in 17 years and peaked at #8 in the state rankings.
  • The TGCA All-Star Game will take place on July 17, 2026 in Arlington, Texas.

The players

Nylah Hall

A junior basketball player for the Brownwood Lady Lions who was named to the Texas Girls Coaches Association All-State team in Class 4A and selected to play in the TGCA All-Star Game.

Icess Hall

A senior basketball player for the Brownwood Lady Lions who was named to the Texas Girls Coaches Association All-State team in Class 4A and earned TGCA Academic All-State and TABC Academic All-State honors.

Brownwood Lady Lions

The high school girls basketball team from Brownwood, Texas that had one of its best seasons in recent memory, posting a 28-6 record, reaching the playoffs for the 16th time in 17 years, and peaking at #8 in the state rankings.

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What they’re saying

“Nylah and Icess have worked so hard to earn these honors, and we're incredibly proud of them. They've been instrumental in our team's success, and this recognition is well-deserved.”

— Brownwood Lady Lions Head Coach

What’s next

Nylah Hall will participate in the TGCA All-Star Game on July 17, 2026 in Arlington, Texas.

The takeaway

The Hall sisters' all-state selections showcase the strength and consistency of the Brownwood Lady Lions basketball program, which continues to develop top-tier talent and compete at a high level in Texas high school girls basketball.