Panthers fall in overtime, season ends

Plainview's Noah Enriquez made the game-winning play in the final seconds.

Published on Feb. 28, 2026

Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›

In a close game that went to overtime, the Plainview Panthers fell to their opponent after Noah Enriquez of the opposing team made a crucial play to secure the win in the final seconds of the game, ending the Panthers' season.

Why it matters

High school basketball games that go to overtime are often closely contested, dramatic affairs that can have a big impact on a team's season. The outcome of this game determined whether the Panthers would advance to the next round of the playoffs or have their season come to an end.

The details

With the game tied in the closing seconds of overtime, a loose ball rolled out of a scrum of players in the lane. Plainview's Noah Enriquez was able to quickly scoop up the ball and score the game-winning basket, dashing the Panthers' hopes of continuing their season.

  • The game went to overtime after being tied at the end of regulation.
  • Noah Enriquez made the game-winning play in the final seconds of overtime.

The players

Noah Enriquez

A player for the opposing team who made the game-winning play in the final seconds of overtime.

Plainview Panthers

The high school basketball team that lost the game in overtime, ending their season.

Got photos? Submit your photos here. ›

The takeaway

This heartbreaking loss for the Plainview Panthers at the end of a close, hard-fought game serves as a reminder that the outcome of a single play can have a major impact on a team's season and playoff hopes.