Orangefield Bobcats Seek First State Basketball Title

Orangefield boys basketball team faces Dallas Madison in Class 3A-I championship game

Mar. 13, 2026 at 4:10pm

Orangefield's boys basketball team is looking to cap off its historic 35-3 season with the program's first-ever state championship. The Bobcats are facing off against Dallas Madison in the Class 3A-I title game at the Alamodome in San Antonio.

Why it matters

A state championship would be a landmark achievement for the Orangefield boys basketball program, which has never won a title before. The team's deep playoff run has already generated significant excitement and pride in the local community.

The details

Orangefield has used strong defensive pressure early to disrupt Dallas Madison's offense and create transition scoring opportunities. The Bobcats have jumped out to an early lead, forcing Dallas Madison head coach Gerald Smith to call an early timeout to regroup his team.

  • The Class 3A-I state championship game is taking place on March 13, 2026 at the Alamodome in San Antonio.

The players

Orangefield Bobcats

The boys basketball team from Orangefield High School, making their first-ever appearance in the state championship game.

Dallas Madison

The opposing team in the Class 3A-I state championship game, led by head coach Gerald Smith.

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What’s next

The winner of this game will be crowned the Class 3A-I state champion for the 2025-26 season.

The takeaway

Orangefield's historic playoff run has the community rallying behind the Bobcats as they seek the program's first-ever state basketball title. A win would cap off an incredible season and cement the team's legacy.