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Floydada Whirlwinds Face New Deal Lions in Friday District Game
The Whirlwinds look to bounce back after a tough loss as they take on the district-leading Lions.
Published on Feb. 5, 2026
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The Floydada Whirlwinds high school basketball team will continue their district campaign on Friday as they travel to battle the New Deal Lions. The Whirlwinds (6-18, 2-6) are coming off a loss to New Home, while the Lions (20-8, 8-1) are riding high after a win over Tahoka. Tip-off for the district matchup is set for 7:45 p.m.
Why it matters
This district game is crucial for the Whirlwinds as they look to improve their conference record and make a push towards the playoffs. The Lions are currently leading the district standings, so a win over them would be a major boost for the Whirlwinds' postseason hopes.
The details
The Whirlwinds are looking to bounce back after a tough 86-54 loss to New Home in their last game. Meanwhile, the Lions are coming off an 81-48 victory over Tahoka. Both teams will be looking to gain an advantage in the district standings with a win on Friday night.
- The game is scheduled for Friday, February 6, 2026 at 7:45 p.m.
The players
Floydada Whirlwinds
The high school basketball team from Floydada, Texas that is currently 6-18 overall and 2-6 in district play.
New Deal Lions
The high school basketball team from New Deal, Texas that is currently 20-8 overall and 8-1 in district play, leading the standings.
What’s next
The outcome of this game will have a significant impact on the district standings and playoff positioning for both teams.
The takeaway
This district matchup between the struggling Whirlwinds and the dominant Lions presents an opportunity for Floydada to pull off an upset and boost their postseason hopes, but they will need to play their best basketball to take down the district leaders.
