Lions Top Hallsville to Clinch Playoff Spot

Tyler High School basketball team secures postseason berth with victory on Senior Night

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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The Tyler High School Lions basketball team clinched a playoff berth from District 10-5A with a 48-25 victory over Hallsville High School on Tuesday. Senior forward Jasyn Grayson recorded a double-double, scoring 15 points and grabbing 11 rebounds, to lead the Lions to their third straight win. The victory secures at least a tie for third place in the district standings for Tyler, who improved to 19-10 overall and 9-5 in league play.

Why it matters

Making the playoffs is a significant accomplishment for the Tyler High School basketball program, as it marks the team's return to the postseason after missing out last year. The win also highlights the leadership and contributions of the team's senior players, who were honored before the game on Senior Night.

The details

After Hallsville took a brief 17-15 lead in the second quarter, the Tyler defense clamped down, holding the Bobcats to just 3 points in the third quarter and 5 in the fourth to pull away for the 23-point victory. In addition to Grayson's big night, the Lions also got double-digit scoring from Keylan Bircher (12 points) and Ja'Michael Cook (11 points).

  • The game was played on Tuesday, February 11, 2026.
  • Tyler clinched at least a tie for third place in District 10-5A with the win.

The players

Jasyn Grayson

A 6-5 senior forward and three-year varsity player for the Tyler High School Lions, who recorded a double-double with 15 points and 11 rebounds in the win over Hallsville.

Braxton Tatum

A senior player for the Tyler High School Lions who was honored along with Jasyn Grayson before the game on Senior Night.

Garrett Broomall

A player for the Hallsville High School Bobcats, who led his team with 8 points, 4 rebounds, and 4 steals in the loss.

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What they’re saying

“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 Lions can clinch third place in District 10-5A on Friday when they host Texas High in their final home game of the regular season. They will then wrap up the regular season on February 17 with a road game at district leader Mount Pleasant.

The takeaway

This victory secures a playoff berth for the Tyler High School basketball team, marking a successful season for the program and its senior leaders. The win highlights the team's defensive intensity and balanced scoring attack, which will be important assets as they look to make a deep postseason run.