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Memorial boys advance to regional finals
Warriors defeat Waco University in Class 5A Division 2 semifinal
Mar. 5, 2026 at 7:51am
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The Memorial High School boys basketball team continued its impressive season, defeating Waco University 51-42 in a Class 5A Division 2 Region II semifinal game. While the top-ranked Heritage team has garnered much of the local attention, Memorial has put together a standout season of its own and is now one step closer to achieving its own championship dreams.
Why it matters
Memorial's victory over Waco University keeps the Warriors' season alive and advances them to the regional finals, where they will have a chance to compete for a spot in the state tournament. This run by Memorial has flown under the radar compared to the success of Heritage, but the Warriors have proven they are a force to be reckoned with in their own right.
The details
In Tuesday's semifinal matchup, Memorial was able to pull away from Waco University in the second half to secure the 51-42 victory and a spot in the regional finals. The Warriors have now won 25 games this season and are two wins away from reaching the state tournament.
- The game was played on Tuesday, March 5, 2026.
The players
Memorial High School boys basketball team
The high school basketball team from Memorial High School that has put together an impressive 25-win season and is now one game away from reaching the state tournament.
Waco University
The high school basketball team from Waco University that was defeated by Memorial in the Class 5A Division 2 Region II semifinal game.
Heritage High School
The top-ranked high school basketball team in the local area that has attracted much of the attention, while Memorial has flown under the radar with its own successful season.
What’s next
The Memorial High School boys basketball team will now advance to the Class 5A Division 2 Region II final, where they will face the winner of the other semifinal matchup.
The takeaway
Memorial's victory over Waco University proves that the Warriors are a force to be reckoned with in their own right, even as the top-ranked Heritage team has garnered much of the local attention. Memorial's deep playoff run shows that they have the talent and determination to compete for a state championship.
