Texas High School Basketball State Championships Underway

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The 2025-26 Texas high school basketball season is coming to a close, with the UIL boys state championship games set to take place Thursday through Saturday at the Alamodome in San Antonio. A total of 24 teams, including Westlake High School led by Texas Longhorns signee Bo Ogden, will compete for state titles across the largest classifications.

Why it matters

The UIL boys basketball state championships represent the pinnacle of high school hoops in Texas, one of the nation's premier basketball hotbeds. These games showcase the top talent in the state and determine the best teams in each classification, drawing significant attention from fans, media, and college recruiters.

The details

The state championship games will be played over three days, with the largest classifications competing on Saturday. Notable matchups include North Crowley vs. San Antonio Brennan, Little Elm vs. Westlake, Frisco Heritage vs. Beaumont West Brook, Mansfield Summit vs. Beaumont United, Dallas Kimball vs. Fort Bend Crawford, and Dallas Carter vs. La Marque.

• The state championship games begin on Thursday, March 13, 2026.
• The finals in the largest classifications will be played on Saturday, March 15, 2026.

What’s next

The winners of the state championship games will be crowned as the best high school basketball teams in Texas for the 2025-26 season.