Mason Cowgirls Reach First State Final with Dominant Win

No. 2 Mason girls basketball team defeats San Augustine to advance to Class 2A Division I championship game

Published on Mar. 3, 2026

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The No. 2-ranked Mason girls basketball team is headed to the state championship game for the first time in program history after a 43-22 win over San Augustine on Monday. The Cowgirls, who have won 31 games in a row and improved to 40-1 on the season, will play the winner of No. 1 Panhandle and No. 3 Cisco in the Class 2A Division I final at 5 p.m. Thursday at the Alamodome in San Antonio.

Why it matters

This marks the first time in program history that the Mason Cowgirls have reached the state championship game, a significant milestone for the small-town team. Their dominant playoff run has captivated the local community and set up an exciting showdown for the state title.

The details

Mason had a dominant playoff run to reach the state final, winning every game by double digits. Their first four wins were against Brackettville (88-16), Skidmore-Tynan (50-33), Iola (61-31) and No. 7 Flatonia (42-29). The Cowgirls are led by 6-foot-2 forward Anna Marie Whitworth, who has scored more than 2,000 points in her career and has received several college offers, including from Angelo State University.

  • The Cowgirls' win over San Augustine on Monday, March 3, 2026 advanced them to the state championship game.
  • The Class 2A Division I state final will be played at 5 p.m. on Thursday, March 6, 2026 at the Alamodome in San Antonio.

The players

Anna Marie Whitworth

A 6-foot-2 forward for the Mason Cowgirls who has scored over 2,000 points in her career and received several college offers, including from Angelo State University.

Flora Appleton

A key player for the Mason Cowgirls, averaging 13 points per game.

Ainsley Burns

A Mason Cowgirls player who has already signed to play golf at Angelo State University.

Alicia Cummings

The head coach of the Mason Cowgirls, who recently earned her 400th career win.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

What’s next

The Class 2A Division I state final between the Mason Cowgirls and the winner of No. 1 Panhandle and No. 3 Cisco will be played at 5 p.m. on Thursday, March 6, 2026 at the Alamodome in San Antonio.

The takeaway

The Mason Cowgirls' historic run to the state championship game is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the players and coaches. Their dominant playoff performance has captivated the local community and set the stage for an exciting showdown for the state title.