Navarro falls to state-ranked Carrizo Springs in close playoff game

Lady Panthers come up short in bi-district round matchup

Published on Feb. 21, 2026

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The Navarro Lady Panthers' season came to an end on Tuesday night as they fell 42-38 to state-ranked Carrizo Springs in the bi-district round of the playoffs. Despite a close game, Carrizo Springs was able to seal the victory with free throws in the final moments.

Why it matters

This loss marks the end of the season for the Navarro Lady Panthers, who had a respectable 11-25 record and 5-6 district mark during the regular season. Carrizo Springs, a highly ranked team in the state, was able to hold off the Lady Panthers' late push to advance in the playoffs.

The details

The Lady Panthers kept the game close throughout, but Carrizo Springs' experience and poise down the stretch proved to be the difference. Navarro was unable to complete a late comeback attempt, as Carrizo Springs hit their free throws to secure the 42-38 victory.

  • The game took place on Tuesday, February 21, 2026.

The players

Navarro Lady Panthers

The girls' basketball team from Navarro High School, who finished the regular season with an 11-25 record and 5-6 district mark.

Carrizo Springs

The state-ranked girls' basketball team from Carrizo Springs High School, who advanced to the next round of the playoffs with the 42-38 victory.

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The takeaway

This game highlighted the competitive nature of the playoffs, as the underdog Navarro Lady Panthers put up a strong fight against the highly ranked Carrizo Springs team. While the season ended in disappointment for Navarro, the team can take pride in their efforts and use this experience to build towards a stronger campaign next year.