Stephenville Beats West Plains in 4A DI Regional Finals

Highlights from the comeback win in the Texas high school basketball playoffs.

Published on Feb. 16, 2026

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The Stephenville High School girls basketball team defeated West Plains 41-21 in the regional finals of the 4A Division I Texas (UIL) high school basketball playoffs. The game featured a strong comeback by Stephenville after a highly competitive regular season of Texas high school basketball.

Why it matters

The UIL high school basketball playoffs are a major event in Texas, with teams vying for state championships. Stephenville's victory over West Plains represents an important milestone in their postseason run and showcases the talent and competitiveness of Texas high school basketball.

The details

Stephenville trailed West Plains early but mounted a strong comeback to win the regional finals matchup 41-21. The win advances Stephenville to the next round of the UIL playoffs as they continue their quest for a state championship.

  • The game took place on February 16, 2026.

The players

Stephenville High School

The girls basketball team from Stephenville, Texas that won the 4A DI regional finals game.

West Plains

The opposing team that Stephenville defeated in the regional finals game.

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What’s next

Stephenville will advance to the next round of the UIL high school basketball playoffs as they continue their pursuit of a state championship.

The takeaway

Stephenville's comeback victory over West Plains showcases the high level of talent and competitiveness in Texas high school basketball, as teams battle through the playoffs for a chance at a state title.