Houston High School Girls Basketball Teams Advance in UIL Playoffs

Scores from the area round of the Texas UIL girls basketball postseason tournament

Feb. 21, 2026 at 1:51pm

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The area round of the Texas UIL girls high school basketball playoffs took place this week, with several Houston-area teams advancing to the next round. The Houston Chronicle's high school sports coordinator Jon Poorman provided coverage and updates on the scores from these playoff games.

Why it matters

High school basketball is a major part of the sports culture in Texas, with the UIL state tournament drawing huge crowds and interest each year. The area round represents an important step on the road to the state championships, as teams fight to keep their seasons alive.

The details

The UIL area round playoffs featured matchups between the top teams from each district, with the winners moving on to the regional quarterfinals. Several Houston-area schools, including Cypress Creek, Atascocita, and Pearland, were among those that emerged victorious and will continue their playoff runs.

  • The UIL area round playoff games were played this week.

The players

Jon Poorman

The high school sports coordinator for the Houston Chronicle, who has covered the UIL girls basketball playoffs.

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What they’re saying

“High school basketball is a major part of the sports culture in Texas, with the UIL state tournament drawing huge crowds and interest each year.”

— Jon Poorman, High School Sports Coordinator (Houston Chronicle)

What’s next

The regional quarterfinal round of the UIL girls basketball playoffs will take place next week, with the winners advancing to the regional semifinals.

The takeaway

The area round of the UIL girls basketball playoffs showcased the depth of talent in the Houston region, with several local teams continuing their postseason runs and moving one step closer to the state tournament.