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Whirlwinds Fall to Bulldogs Despite Late Comeback
Floydada Whirlwinds lose district matchup against Tahoka Bulldogs
Jan. 28, 2026 at 8:23pm
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The Floydada Whirlwinds were defeated by the Tahoka Bulldogs 47-39 in a district basketball game on Tuesday night. Floydada had an early lead in the first quarter, but Tahoka fought back to take a 20-16 halftime advantage. The Whirlwinds tried to mount a comeback in the fourth quarter but ultimately fell short.
Why it matters
This loss drops the Whirlwinds to 6-17 overall and 2-5 in district play, making it more difficult for them to qualify for the postseason. The game highlights the competitive nature of the district and the challenges Floydada faces in trying to improve their record and playoff positioning.
The details
Floydada jumped out to an early 14-13 lead at the end of the first quarter, but Tahoka took control in the second quarter and went into halftime up 20-16. The Whirlwinds made a late push in the fourth quarter to try and overcome the deficit, but ultimately fell short, losing by a final score of 47-39.
- The game took place on Tuesday night, January 28, 2026.
- Floydada led 14-13 at the end of the first quarter.
- Tahoka took a 20-16 lead at halftime.
The players
Floydada Whirlwinds
The high school basketball team from Floydada, Texas.
Tahoka Bulldogs
The high school basketball team from Tahoka, Texas.
The takeaway
This loss is a setback for the Floydada Whirlwinds as they try to improve their record and playoff positioning in the district. The team will need to regroup and find a way to win more games down the stretch if they hope to qualify for the postseason.
