Frisco Memorial girls basketball advances to 3rd round

Lady Warriors defeat Lovejoy 39-36 in rematch of last year's playoff game

Feb. 21, 2026 at 8:38pm

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The Frisco Memorial girls basketball team defeated Lovejoy 39-36 in a tightly contested defensive battle on Friday night at Prosper Rock Hill. Senior Pressley Powell led the way for the Lady Warriors with 11 points and six rebounds.

Why it matters

This was a rematch of last year's Class 5A Division II area round playoff game, showcasing the continued rivalry and competitiveness between these two strong girls basketball programs in the Frisco area.

The details

Frisco Memorial applied more defensive pressure in the second half, pressing full court, which they did not do to open the game. This defensive adjustment helped the Lady Warriors secure the 39-36 victory over Lovejoy.

  • The game was played on Friday night, February 21, 2026.

The players

Pressley Powell

A senior on the Frisco Memorial girls basketball team who led the way with 11 points and six rebounds.

Frisco Memorial Lady Warriors

The girls basketball team from Frisco Memorial High School that defeated Lovejoy 39-36.

Lovejoy

The girls basketball team from Lovejoy High School that lost to Frisco Memorial 39-36 in this rematch of last year's playoff game.

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What’s next

The winner of this game will advance to the third round of the Class 5A Division II playoffs.

The takeaway

This hard-fought victory for the Frisco Memorial girls basketball team showcases the strength of their program and their ability to make key defensive adjustments to secure an important playoff win over a rival.