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Tyler Legacy Lady Raiders set to open playoffs against Sachse
Legacy won its last four games of the regular season, holding opponents to 30 points per game
Published on Feb. 17, 2026
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The Tyler Legacy Lady Raiders girls basketball team, coming off their second straight district title, will face Garland Sachse in the first round of the Class 6A Division I playoffs on Tuesday. Legacy has been strong on defense, holding opponents to just 32 points per game this season, and has had balanced scoring with different players stepping up each game. Sachse enters the playoffs on a five-game winning streak, holding opponents to under 27 points per game during that span.
Why it matters
This matchup features two of the top teams in the region, as Legacy won their district title and Sachse has been playing well down the stretch. The winner will advance to face either Waco Midway or Cedar Hill in the next round, putting them one step closer to a state championship.
The details
Legacy head coach Ross Barber praised his team's mental toughness and balanced scoring, with junior Zareya Ceasar leading the team at around 12 points per game but several other players taking turns as the top scorer. Sachse is led by standout player Trinity Thompson, who can score in multiple ways, and sharp-shooting guard Lily Burrow. Both teams have strong defenses, with Legacy holding 11 opponents under 30 points this season.
- The playoff game between Tyler Legacy and Garland Sachse will take place on Tuesday, February 18, 2026 at 6 p.m. at Mabank High School.
The players
Ross Barber
The head girls basketball coach for the Tyler Legacy Lady Raiders.
Zareya Ceasar
A junior who leads the Tyler Legacy Lady Raiders in scoring at around 12 points per game.
Trinity Thompson
A standout player for the Garland Sachse girls basketball team who can score in multiple ways.
Lily Burrow
A sharp-shooting guard for the Garland Sachse girls basketball team.
Donna McCullough
The head coach of the Garland Sachse girls basketball team, who has built a well-established program.
What they’re saying
“We truly believe that you will have off nights offensively, but defense travels.”
— Ross Barber, Tyler Legacy head girls basketball coach (tylerpaper.com)
“With us spreading around and different kids being able to step up any night, it makes it harder to scout and gameplan against.”
— Ross Barber, Tyler Legacy head girls basketball coach (tylerpaper.com)
What’s next
The winner of Tuesday's game between Tyler Legacy and Garland Sachse will advance to face either Waco Midway or Cedar Hill in the next round of the Class 6A Division I playoffs.
The takeaway
This playoff matchup between two strong girls basketball programs showcases the depth and defensive prowess of both teams, setting up an intriguing first-round clash as the teams vie for a spot in the next round of the postseason.
