Lady Winds Look to Avenge Earlier Loss Against Lady Lions

Floydada and New Deal square off in key district matchup

Published on Feb. 5, 2026

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The Floydada Lady Winds will travel to New Deal to take on the Lady Lions in a crucial district matchup. Floydada (10-17, 6-4) is looking to avenge an earlier 58-28 loss to New Deal (12-12, 6-3) when the two teams met earlier this season.

Why it matters

This game has major implications for the district standings, as both teams are vying for a playoff spot. The Lady Winds will be looking to bounce back from a lopsided 70-10 loss to New Home in their last game, while the Lady Lions are coming off a 65-16 win over Post.

The details

Floydada will be making its final road trip of the regular season for this district matchup. The Lady Winds will be hoping to slow down a New Deal squad that defeated them handily in the first meeting between the two teams. Tip-off is set for 6:15 p.m. in New Deal, and the game can be heard live online.

  • The Lady Winds (10-17, 6-4) last played on February 3, losing to New Home 70-10.
  • The Lady Lions (12-12, 6-3) last played on February 3, defeating Post 65-16.
  • The two teams previously met on January 20, with New Deal winning 58-28.

The players

Floydada Lady Winds

The high school girls' basketball team from Floydada, Texas.

New Deal Lady Lions

The high school girls' basketball team from New Deal, Texas.

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What’s next

The winner of this game will take a big step towards securing a playoff spot in the district standings.

The takeaway

This matchup between the Lady Winds and Lady Lions is a crucial one for both teams as they jockey for position in the district race. Floydada will be looking to avenge an earlier blowout loss and keep their playoff hopes alive, while New Deal aims to solidify their standing near the top of the district.