Stephenville Beats West Plains in 4A DI Regional Finals

Highlights from the high school basketball playoff matchup between the two teams.

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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In a highly competitive regional finals matchup in the 4A DI Texas high school basketball playoffs, the Stephenville girls basketball team came from behind to defeat West Plains by a score of 41-21. The win advances Stephenville to the next round of the state tournament.

Why it matters

The 4A DI regional finals is a crucial playoff game that determines which teams will advance to the state tournament. Stephenville's comeback victory over West Plains showcases the high level of talent and competitiveness in Texas high school basketball.

The details

Stephenville trailed West Plains for much of the game, but mounted a strong second-half comeback to secure the 41-21 victory. The win was fueled by a stifling defensive effort that limited West Plains' scoring opportunities in the final two quarters.

  • The regional finals matchup took place on February 19, 2026.

The players

Stephenville High School

The Stephenville High School girls basketball team, representing the city of Stephenville, Texas.

West Plains High School

The West Plains High School girls basketball team, representing the West Plains region of Texas.

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What’s next

The Stephenville girls basketball team will advance to the state tournament, where they will face the winner of the other regional final matchup.

The takeaway

The highly competitive 4A DI regional finals showcased the depth of talent in Texas high school basketball, with Stephenville's comeback victory over West Plains demonstrating the ability of teams to overcome deficits and advance to the state tournament.