High School Basketball Playoff Scores from Thursday

Recapping the latest results from the South Plains area

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

The high school basketball playoff action continued on Thursday across the South Plains region. Several ranked teams advanced, including Seminole, Lubbock Cooper, and Panhandle on the girls' side, while Brownfield and Texline won on the boys' side.

Why it matters

High school basketball playoffs are an exciting time for communities, as teams compete to advance towards state championships. These results highlight the top performers and set the stage for upcoming matchups that will determine which squads move on in their respective tournaments.

The details

On the girls' side, #10 Seminole cruised past El Paso Irvin 74-23, #12 Lubbock Cooper Liberty defeated Bridgeport 72-41, and #1 Panhandle topped Abernathy 61-39. In boys' action, Brownfield beat Seminole 73-62 and Texline downed Farwell 80-52. Kress and Petersburg also won close games to clinch playoff berths.

  • The games were played on Thursday, February 19, 2026.

The players

Seminole

The #10 ranked girls' basketball team.

Lubbock Cooper Liberty

The #12 ranked girls' basketball team.

Panhandle

The #1 ranked girls' basketball team.

Brownfield

The boys' basketball team.

Texline

The boys' basketball team.

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What’s next

The girls' teams will continue their playoff runs, while the boys' teams that clinched berths will await their next opponents.

The takeaway

The high school basketball playoffs are in full swing, with several top-ranked teams from the South Plains area advancing to the next round. Fans can look forward to more exciting matchups as teams vie for state championship glory.