Southwest Legacy's Jordan Rodriguez voted Express-News Athlete of the Week

The junior hit the game-tying shot and scored 18 points in the Titans' overtime win over Jay to clinch the district title.

Feb. 27, 2026 at 9:33pm

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Southwest Legacy junior Jordan Rodriguez is leading the Titans to new heights on the basketball court. Last week, he scored 18 points and made the game-tying shot to force overtime in a win over Jay that clinched the District 28-5A championship. He followed that up with a team-high 17 points to help Legacy take down Lanier 57-53 in the first round of the Class 5A Division I playoffs.

Why it matters

Rodriguez's performances have helped propel Southwest Legacy to its first district title and first playoff win in program history, marking a significant milestone for the young basketball team.

The details

In the win over Jay, Rodriguez scored 18 points and hit the game-tying shot to force overtime, where Legacy went on to win 57-54 and clinch the district title. He then led the team with 17 points in their 57-53 playoff win over Lanier, the first postseason victory in school history.

  • On Feb. 24, 2026, Rodriguez led Legacy to a 57-53 win over Lanier in the first round of the Class 5A Division I playoffs.
  • On Feb. 20, 2026, Rodriguez scored 18 points and hit the game-tying shot to force overtime in Legacy's 57-54 win over Jay, which clinched the District 28-5A championship.

The players

Jordan Rodriguez

A junior guard for the Southwest Legacy basketball team who has led the Titans to their first district title and playoff win in program history.

Southwest Legacy

The high school basketball team that Rodriguez plays for, which has reached new heights under his leadership this season.

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What they’re saying

“Southwest Legacy's Jordan Rodriguez celebrates a foul during the fourth quarter of a Class 5A bidistrict boys basketball playoff game against Lanier on Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026, in San Antonio.”

— Charlie Blalock, Contributor (expressnews.com)

What’s next

Rodriguez and the Titans face Boerne Champion in the second round of the Class 5A Division I playoffs at 6:30 p.m. Friday at Littleton Gym.

The takeaway

Rodriguez's performances have been instrumental in leading Southwest Legacy to unprecedented success this season, including the program's first district title and playoff win. His leadership and clutch play have propelled the young Titans team to new heights.