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The Colony stuns No. 16 Liberty in buzzer-beater
High school basketball playoff thriller ends with dramatic last-second shot
Published on Feb. 25, 2026
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The Colony High School boys basketball team pulled off a stunning upset over No. 16 Frisco Liberty in the Class 5A Division II bi-district playoffs, winning on a dramatic last-second shot at the buzzer.
Why it matters
The early-round playoff matchup between The Colony and Frisco Liberty produced one of the most thrilling finishes of the high school basketball postseason so far, showcasing the excitement and unpredictability of the playoffs.
The details
With just under 10 seconds left in the game, Liberty sophomore Gabe Perez hit a 3-pointer to give his team a 1-point lead. However, The Colony was able to quickly advance the ball down the court and score the game-winning basket as time expired, stunning the heavily favored Liberty squad.
- The game was played on Tuesday, February 25, 2026.
The players
Gabe Perez
A sophomore basketball player for Frisco Liberty High School.
The Colony High School
The boys basketball team from The Colony, Texas that pulled off the upset victory.
Frisco Liberty High School
The No. 16 ranked boys basketball team that was upset in the playoff game.
What’s next
The Colony will advance to the area round of the Class 5A Division II playoffs to face the winner of the Mansfield Summit vs. Burleson Centennial bi-district matchup.
The takeaway
The dramatic finish between The Colony and Frisco Liberty showcases the unpredictable and thrilling nature of the high school basketball playoffs, where any team can pull off an upset on any given night.
