Chaparral Bobcats Defeat Waco University in Close Basketball Match

Teams tied for third place in District 16-5A battle it out on the court

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

The Chaparral Bobcats defeated the Waco University team 64-57 on Friday in a close game between two playoff-bound teams tied for third place in District 16-5A. Chaparral's win puts them in position to clinch a solo third-place finish with a victory over Waco on Tuesday.

Why it matters

This game was an important one for both teams as they vie for a higher playoff seed in the competitive District 16-5A. The close score indicates an evenly matched contest between two strong programs.

The details

The Chaparral Bobcats, with a season record of 24-9 and a district record of 6-3, were able to edge out the Waco University team in a tight game on Friday. The win puts Chaparral in a good position to secure the third-place spot in the district standings with a victory over Waco in their final regular season matchup on Tuesday.

  • The game was played on Friday, February 14, 2026.
  • Chaparral and Waco University will face off again on Tuesday.

The players

Chaparral Bobcats

The Chaparral high school basketball team, with a 24-9 overall record and 6-3 district record, is one of the top teams in District 16-5A.

Waco University

The Waco University high school basketball team, also with a 6-3 district record, is tied with Chaparral for third place in District 16-5A.

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What’s next

Chaparral can clinch a solo third-place finish in District 16-5A with a win over Waco University in their final regular season matchup on Tuesday.

The takeaway

This close game between two evenly matched playoff-bound teams highlights the competitive nature of District 16-5A basketball. The outcome of Tuesday's rematch will be crucial in determining the final district standings.