Brennan Bears face North Crowley Panthers in Texas UIL Class 6A Division 1 title game

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The Brennan Bears, ranked 4th in Texas, will take on the 3rd-ranked North Crowley Panthers in the UIL Class 6A Division I boys basketball state championship game on Saturday evening. Brennan is making the short trip from San Antonio to the Alamodome in hopes of winning the title after falling in the semifinals last year. North Crowley, ranked in the Top 50 nationally, enters the game as a slight favorite.

Why it matters

This matchup features two of the top high school basketball programs in Texas, with the hometown Brennan Bears looking to capture their first state title in front of a supportive crowd at the Alamodome. The game also showcases the depth and talent of Texas high school basketball, which is widely regarded as one of the best in the country.

The details

Brennan, located on the western edge of San Antonio, will make the roughly 30-minute trip downtown to the Alamodome for the championship game. The Bears are looking to avenge last year's semifinal loss to Bellaire and capture their first state title. Standing in their way is the North Crowley Panthers, who are ranked 3rd in the state and 50th nationally by The Sporting News. The game is set to tip off at 6 p.m. EST (5 p.m. local time) on Saturday.

• The game is scheduled for 6 p.m. EST (5 p.m. CST local) on Saturday, March 13, 2026.
• Brennan fell in the semifinals of last year's state tournament.

What’s next

The winner of the Brennan vs. North Crowley matchup will be crowned the UIL Class 6A Division I state champion.