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Plainview Bulldogs face Palo Duro Dons in back-to-back basketball games
The Bulldogs and Lady Bulldogs went up against the Palo Duro Dons and Lady Dons Wednesday night.
Jan. 28, 2026 at 10:07pm
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The Plainview Bulldogs and Lady Bulldogs faced off against the Palo Duro Dons and Lady Dons in a pair of back-to-back basketball games on Wednesday night. The Lady Dons defeated the Lady Bulldogs 65-61 in a close game, while the Dons handily beat the Bulldogs 77-60.
Why it matters
This rivalry matchup between the Plainview and Palo Duro basketball teams is an important district game that could impact the teams' standings and playoff hopes as the season progresses.
The details
In the girls' game, the Lady Dons jumped out to an early lead, going up 14-8 after the first quarter. Palo Duro maintained that lead through halftime, but the Lady Bulldogs fought back in the second half, closing the gap to just one point by the end of the third quarter. However, Plainview was unable to complete the comeback, falling 65-61. In the boys' game, the teams were tied 15-15 after the first quarter, but the Dons pulled away in the second quarter, outscoring Plainview 27-10 to take a 42-25 halftime lead. Palo Duro cruised to a 77-60 victory.
- The games were played on Wednesday night.
The players
Plainview Bulldogs
The boys' basketball team from Plainview High School.
Palo Duro Dons
The boys' basketball team from Palo Duro High School.
Plainview Lady Bulldogs
The girls' basketball team from Plainview High School.
Palo Duro Lady Dons
The girls' basketball team from Palo Duro High School.
What’s next
The Bulldogs and Lady Bulldogs will look to bounce back from these losses when they face their next district opponents.
The takeaway
This rivalry matchup between the Plainview and Palo Duro basketball teams showcased the competitive nature of district play, with both the boys' and girls' teams battling hard but ultimately coming up short against their opponents.
