Wakeland Advances in 12-5A Girls Basketball Playoffs

Lone Frisco ISD team survives first round after 11-5A schools claim three of four bi-district titles

Published on Feb. 22, 2026

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With three Frisco ISD schools competing in District 12-5A along with Highland Park, 11-5A schools claimed three of the four bi-district championships. However, Wakeland was the lone 12-5A team to advance, defeating Liberty 85-36 on Monday to reach the area round of the playoffs.

Why it matters

The 12-5A girls basketball playoffs saw a strong showing from neighboring 11-5A schools, highlighting the competitive nature of high school basketball in the Frisco area. Wakeland's advancement keeps a 12-5A team alive in the postseason, maintaining the district's presence.

The details

Wakeland scored at least 18 points in each quarter on their way to an 85-36 victory over Liberty in the bi-district round. The win sends the Lady Wolverines to the area round, making them the sole 12-5A team to advance after 11-5A schools claimed three of the four bi-district championships.

  • The game was played on Monday, February 17, 2026.

The players

Wakeland

The Wakeland High School girls basketball team, representing Frisco ISD in District 12-5A.

Liberty

The Liberty High School girls basketball team, who were defeated by Wakeland in the bi-district round.

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The takeaway

Wakeland's advancement to the area round keeps a 12-5A team alive in the girls basketball playoffs, maintaining the district's presence despite a strong showing from neighboring 11-5A schools in the bi-district round.