DAR boys basketball team finishes season with 20 wins

The Patriots advance to the Class 4A Northeast Sub-region tournament after defeating Alexandria Valley

Published on Feb. 18, 2026

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The DAR varsity boys basketball team traveled to Alexandria last Saturday for a Class 4A Northeast Sub-region game against the Alexandria Valley Cubs. The winner of the game would advance to the Sweet Sixteen tournament at Jacksonville State University.

Why it matters

High school basketball is a major source of community pride in many small towns, and a 20-win season is an impressive accomplishment that showcases the talent and hard work of the players and coaching staff.

The details

The DAR Patriots were able to defeat the Alexandria Valley Cubs in the Sub-region matchup, earning them a spot in the Sweet Sixteen tournament at JSU. This caps off a successful 20-win season for the DAR boys basketball team.

  • The game was played on Saturday, February 15, 2026.
  • The winner of the game would advance to the Sweet Sixteen tournament at Jacksonville State University.

The players

DAR varsity boys basketball team

The high school basketball team from DAR (Danville-Arab-Russellville) that finished their season with 20 wins.

Alexandria Valley Cubs

The high school basketball team from Alexandria that played against DAR in the Class 4A Northeast Sub-region game.

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What’s next

The DAR boys basketball team will now advance to the Sweet Sixteen tournament at Jacksonville State University.

The takeaway

The DAR boys basketball team's impressive 20-win season showcases the talent and dedication of the players and coaching staff, and is a source of pride for their community.