Whirlwinds Fall to Leopards at Home on Tuesday

New Home Leopards defeat Floydada Whirlwinds 86-54 in district matchup

Published on Feb. 4, 2026

The Floydada Whirlwinds battled the New Home Leopards in a district basketball game on Tuesday. The Leopards gained the lead in the first quarter and went into halftime up 39-28. The Leopards continued their momentum in the second half, securing the district victory 86-54 over the Whirlwinds.

Why it matters

This district matchup between the Whirlwinds and Leopards is an important game for both teams as they compete for playoff positioning in their local district. The outcome of this game could impact the final standings and which teams advance to the postseason.

The details

In the first quarter, the two teams went back and forth, but the Leopards gained the lead 16-9 going into the second quarter. The Leopards extended their lead in the second quarter, going into halftime up 39-28. The Leopards maintained their momentum in the second half, ultimately winning the game 86-54.

  • The game was played on Tuesday, February 4, 2026.
  • The Whirlwinds and Leopards competed in the second quarter, with the Leopards leading 39-28 at halftime.

The players

Floydada Whirlwinds

The high school basketball team from Floydada, Texas.

New Home Leopards

The high school basketball team from New Home, Texas.

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What’s next

The Whirlwinds will look to bounce back in their next district game, while the Leopards will try to continue their winning streak.

The takeaway

This district matchup between the Whirlwinds and Leopards showcased the Leopards' dominance, as they were able to pull away in the second half and secure the victory. The outcome of this game will impact the district standings and playoff positioning for both teams.