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Andress & Mountain View advance in high school basketball playoffs
Two El Paso teams move on to the area round after Monday's games
Published on Feb. 24, 2026
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The boys high school basketball playoffs in El Paso began on Monday, with only two games taking place. In Class 5A Division 2, the Andress Eagles defeated the Bel Air Highlanders 59-58. In Class 4A Division 2, the Mountain View Lobos defeated the Irvin Rockets 70-38. Both Andress and Mountain View have advanced to the area round of the playoffs.
Why it matters
High school basketball is a beloved tradition in El Paso, and the playoffs represent an exciting time for the community as local teams compete for a chance to advance to the state tournament. The results of these early-round games set the stage for the rest of the postseason.
The details
In the Class 5A Division 2 matchup, the Andress Eagles edged out the Bel Air Highlanders by a score of 59-58. In the Class 4A Division 2 game, the Mountain View Lobos dominated the Irvin Rockets, winning 70-38. Both winning teams now move on to the area round of the playoffs.
- The boys high school basketball playoffs in El Paso began on Monday, February 23, 2026.
- The Andress vs. Bel Air and Mountain View vs. Irvin games took place on that same day.
The players
Andress Eagles
The boys basketball team from Andress High School in El Paso, Texas.
Mountain View Lobos
The boys basketball team from Mountain View High School in El Paso, Texas.
What’s next
The area round of the high school basketball playoffs in El Paso will take place in the coming weeks, with Andress and Mountain View looking to continue their postseason runs.
The takeaway
The early results in the El Paso high school basketball playoffs show that the Andress Eagles and Mountain View Lobos are two teams to watch as the postseason progresses. Their victories on Monday have set them up for potential deep playoff runs and a chance to compete for a state championship.
