Veterans Memorial Eagles Defeat Ray Texans 68-65 in District 29-5A Matchup

Victory puts Veterans Memorial in second place in district standings, one spot ahead of Ray

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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The Veterans Memorial Eagles (22-9, 13-2) defeated the Ray Texans (25-9, 12-3) by a score of 68-65 on Friday, getting revenge after losing to Ray 66-63 in their first meeting. This victory puts Veterans Memorial in second place in UIL District 29-5A, just one spot ahead of Ray in the standings. The top four teams in each district advance to the playoffs.

Why it matters

This game was an important district matchup, as the top teams in District 29-5A are jockeying for playoff positioning. With the win, Veterans Memorial has now pulled ahead of Ray in the standings, putting themselves in a stronger position to secure one of the four playoff spots from the district.

The details

Veterans Memorial was able to avenge their earlier loss to Ray by winning a close 68-65 contest on Friday. This victory gives the Eagles a 13-2 district record, while Ray now sits at 12-3.

  • The teams first met earlier this season, with Ray winning 66-63.
  • On Friday, February 14, 2026, Veterans Memorial defeated Ray 68-65.
  • On Tuesday, February 18, 2026, Veterans Memorial will play their final regular season game at Alice, while Ray will host Miller.

The players

Veterans Memorial Eagles

A high school basketball team competing in UIL District 29-5A with a 22-9 overall record and 13-2 district record.

Ray Texans

A high school basketball team competing in UIL District 29-5A with a 25-9 overall record and 12-3 district record.

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What’s next

The top four teams in District 29-5A will advance to the playoffs. Veterans Memorial and Ray are currently in second and third place respectively, so their final regular season games against Alice and Miller will be crucial in determining the final district standings and playoff seeding.

The takeaway

This victory gives Veterans Memorial an important edge over Ray in the District 29-5A standings, putting them in a stronger position to secure one of the four playoff spots from the district. The race for playoff positioning remains tight, with the final regular season games set to play a pivotal role in determining the district's postseason representatives.