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Laredo Boys Basketball Teams Gear Up for Playoff Showdowns
Alexander, United South, United, Cigarroa, Martin, and Nixon set to compete in UIL postseason
Published on Feb. 22, 2026
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Laredo will be represented by six boys basketball teams in the upcoming UIL playoffs, with Alexander, United South, and United competing in Class 6A, and Cigarroa, Martin, and Nixon representing Class 5A. The teams will face off against opponents from the Corpus Christi and San Antonio areas in the first round, with the winners advancing to the area round.
Why it matters
The boys basketball playoffs are an exciting time for the Laredo community, as the local teams look to make deep runs and potentially capture state championships. These matchups will showcase the talent and competitiveness of Laredo's high school basketball programs, which have a rich history of success.
The details
In Class 6A, Alexander (26-6) will host Clemens (25-8), United South (27-6) will face San Antonio East Central (21-13), and United (15-20) will take on Cibolo Steele (29-4). In Class 5A, Cigarroa (16-20) will play Ray (26-9), Martin (16-18) will battle Miller (22-11), and Nixon (27-8) will rematch Veterans Memorial (23-9). The winners of these first-round matchups will advance to the area round.
- The first-round games will be played on February 23 and 24, 2026.
- The area round games will take place after the first-round winners are determined.
The players
Alexander
A Class 6A boys basketball team representing Laredo, Texas.
United South
A Class 6A boys basketball team representing Laredo, Texas.
United
A Class 6A boys basketball team representing Laredo, Texas.
Cigarroa
A Class 5A boys basketball team representing Laredo, Texas.
Martin
A Class 5A boys basketball team representing Laredo, Texas.
Nixon
A Class 5A boys basketball team representing Laredo, Texas.
What they’re saying
“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”
— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)
What’s next
The winners of the first-round matchups will advance to the area round, where they will face off against other regional champions.
The takeaway
The Laredo boys basketball teams have a chance to make deep playoff runs and showcase the talent and competitiveness of the local high school basketball programs. These matchups will be exciting for the Laredo community to follow as the teams compete for state championships.
