Salado and Davenport to Face Off in State Semifinal

Rematch of last year's playoff showdown in the 4A Division I semifinals

Apr. 3, 2026 at 4:55am

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A fragmented, cubist-style painting depicting the action and energy of a high school girls basketball game, with the court and players broken down into sharp, overlapping geometric shapes and planes in the school colors of the two teams.The intense rivalry between Salado and Davenport will be on full display as the two teams clash in the state semifinal, with a championship berth on the line.Salado Today

Salado's girls basketball team, led by standout freshman Paige Stock, will take on San Antonio's Davenport High School in the Class 4A Division I state semifinal. The two teams met in the same round of the playoffs last season, setting up a highly anticipated rematch.

Why it matters

This game features two of the top teams in Class 4A Division I, with Salado and Davenport both having strong seasons and playoff runs. The winner will advance to the state championship game, making this a crucial matchup with high stakes for both programs.

The details

Salado, led by standout freshman Paige Stock, has been one of the top teams in Class 4A all season. They are looking to avenge last year's playoff loss to Davenport and advance to the state title game. Davenport, from San Antonio, also had a strong regular season and is aiming to return to the state championship after making it last year.

  • The state semifinal game will be played on April 3, 2026.
  • Salado and Davenport met in the same round of the playoffs last season.

The players

Paige Stock

A talented freshman who has led Salado's girls basketball team to the state semifinals.

Salado High School

The girls basketball team from Salado, Texas that is making a return trip to the state semifinals.

Davenport High School

The San Antonio-based girls basketball team that is facing Salado in the state semifinals, a rematch of last year's playoff game.

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What’s next

The winner of the Salado-Davenport semifinal will advance to the Class 4A Division I state championship game.

The takeaway

This highly anticipated rematch between Salado and Davenport in the state semifinals features two of the top girls basketball programs in Class 4A, setting up an exciting showdown with a spot in the state title game on the line.