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Allen Girls Basketball Advances to Area Round After Thriller Against Coppell
Allen survives furious Coppell comeback to move on in the playoffs
Published on Feb. 22, 2026
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The Allen girls basketball team survived a furious comeback attempt by Coppell in their Class 6A Division I bi-district playoff game on Tuesday, advancing to the area round of the postseason. Allen head coach Stephanie Shaw praised her team's composure and ability to stay focused throughout the close contest.
Why it matters
The Allen girls basketball program has been a consistent powerhouse in the region, and this hard-fought playoff victory keeps their season alive as they look to make a deep postseason run. The game also showcased the competitive nature of Texas high school basketball, where no lead is ever safe until the final buzzer.
The details
After building a comfortable lead, Allen had to withstand a late surge by Coppell to ultimately prevail. Head coach Stephanie Shaw credited her team's resilience and ability to stay composed under pressure as key factors in the victory.
- The Allen girls basketball team played Coppell in a Class 6A Division I bi-district playoff game on Tuesday, February 18, 2026.
The players
Stephanie Shaw
The head coach of the Allen girls basketball team, who praised her team's composure and focus throughout the close playoff game.
What they’re saying
“We did a great job of keeping the team together. I loved her composure and how she still got us into all our stuff.”
— Stephanie Shaw, Head Coach (Plano Star Courier)
What’s next
Allen will now advance to the area round of the Class 6A Division I playoffs, where they will face the winner of another bi-district matchup.
The takeaway
Allen's hard-fought victory over Coppell demonstrates the competitive nature of Texas high school basketball, where no lead is ever safe until the final buzzer. The Allen girls basketball program continues to be a force to be reckoned with in the postseason.
