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Olton, Hale Center Boys Advance to Area Playoff Round
Mustangs and Owls move on after bi-district wins, face tough opponents next
Feb. 26, 2026 at 12:54am
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The Olton Mustangs and Hale Center Owls boys basketball teams have advanced to the Area playoff round after winning their respective bi-district matchups. Olton defeated Post 70-31, while Hale Center beat New Deal 71-57. The Mustangs will now face Wellington, while the Owls will take on Panhandle for the Area title. Both games are expected to be played before the end of the week.
Why it matters
The Area round represents a significant milestone for the Olton and Hale Center boys teams, who have fought hard to make it this far in the postseason. Advancing past bi-district is a major accomplishment, and these teams now have a chance to continue their playoff runs and potentially reach the Regional tournament.
The details
In the bi-district round, the Olton Mustangs dominated Post with a 70-31 victory, while the Hale Center Owls defeated New Deal 71-57 to earn their spot in the Area playoffs. The Mustangs will now face Wellington, while the Owls will take on Panhandle for the Area title. Both games are expected to be played before the end of the current week.
- The Olton Mustangs defeated Post 70-31 on February 24.
- The Hale Center Owls defeated New Deal 71-57 to advance.
- The Owls will face Panhandle at Canyon High School on Friday, February 28 at 7:30 p.m.
- The Mustangs will face Wellington later this week, with the exact date and time to be determined.
The players
Olton Mustangs
The boys basketball team from Olton High School that defeated Post 70-31 in the bi-district round.
Hale Center Owls
The boys basketball team from Hale Center High School that defeated New Deal 71-57 in the bi-district round.
What’s next
The Hale Center Owls will face Panhandle at Canyon High School on Friday, February 28 at 7:30 p.m. for the Area title. The Olton Mustangs will face Wellington later this week, with the exact date and time to be determined.
The takeaway
The Olton Mustangs and Hale Center Owls have proven themselves to be two of the top boys basketball teams in their region, advancing past the bi-district round and earning the opportunity to compete for Area championships. Their continued success in the playoffs highlights the strength of high school sports in the Plainview area.
