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Lipan Returns to San Antonio After Semifinal Win Over Gruver
The Lipan Indians are headed back to San Antonio for the fourth straight year after grinding out a 63-53 win over the Gruver Greyhounds in the UIL State Semifinals.
Steven Liles
Mar 101 min read


Valley Patriots Rally Past Boys Ranch to Claim Region I-1A Division I Championship
The Valley Patriots are headed back to the UIL State Semifinals after battling past a determined Boys Ranch Roughriders squad 56-52 Thursday night in the Region 1 1A-D1 Championship in Dimmitt.
It was anything but easy.
Steven Liles
Mar 62 min read


Panhandle Survives Double Overtime Thriller, Claims Area Championship
In a game that had everything, Panhandle survived a double overtime classic to defeat Hale Center 75–70 and claim the Area Championship.
Steven Liles
Mar 21 min read


Nazareth Boys Capture Area Championship with 60–43 Win Over McLean
Nazareth claimed the Area Championship with a 60–43 victory over McLean, delivering a strong performance on both ends of the floor when the stakes were highest.
From the opening quarter, Nazareth set the tone defensively and never allowed McLean to find consistent rhythm. The Swifts executed in the half court, controlled the pace, and made timely shots to maintain separation throughout the game.
Steven Liles
Feb 271 min read


Gruver Greyhounds Claim Area Championship with 68–54 Win Over Farwell
Gruver secured the Area Championship with a convincing 68–54 victory over Farwell, delivering a poised and physical performance when the stakes were at their highest.
Steven Liles
Feb 271 min read


Panhandle Ettes Punch Ticket to State with 41–37 Win Over Wellington
Panhandle secured its spot on the biggest stage in Texas high school basketball with a hard fought 41–37 victory over Wellington, completing a three game season sweep of the Lady Rockets.
In a matchup between two familiar foes, every possession mattered. The Ettes leaned on their defensive toughness and late game composure to close it out.
Steven Liles
Feb 271 min read


Gruver Lady Hounds Capture Regional Title, Advance to State with 55–40 Win Over New Home
The Gruver Lady Hounds are headed to the State Tournament.
Gruver secured the Regional Championship with a 55–40 victory over New Home, delivering a strong performance from start to finish in a matchup between two familiar and talented programs.
Steven Liles
Feb 271 min read


Shallowater Claims Regional Title, Advances to State with 67–48 Win Over Bushland
The Shallowater Fillies captured the Regional Championship with a 67–48 victory over Bushland, turning an early deficit into a dominant performance on the biggest stage.
Steven Liles
Feb 271 min read


2026 1A-D1 Boys Basketball Bi-District Matchups and Bracket Region 1
1A-D2 Boys Playoff Bracket Region 1 BOYS PLAYOFFS ARE HERE The road to the State Tournament officially begins now. 1A-D1 Bracket Monday Games: #12 Valley (24-4) vs. O’Donnell (22-8) 6pm, Lubbock Roosevelt High School Follett (14-11) vs. Claude (17-11) 6 pm, Pampa High School Borden County (18-12) vs Anton (15-12) 6pm, Lamesa High School Tuesday Games Boys Ranch (13-9) vs. Springlake-Earth (14-17) 6:30pm, Hereford Gym Harley (9-18) vs. Happy (20-9) 6pm, Vega High School Booker
Steven Liles
Feb 231 min read


Balanced Attack Powers Panhandle Past Abernathy, 61–39
The Panhandle Ettes put together one of their most complete performances of the postseason Thursday night, using a balanced offensive attack and disciplined defense to defeat Abernathy 61–39.
Steven Liles
Feb 201 min read


Kyle Lovorn Named Head Boys’ Basketball Coach at Canyon High
The Canyon Eagles have found their next leader on the hardwood, and it’s a familiar face. Canyon ISD announced the hiring of Kyle Lovorn
Steven Liles
Mar 18, 20252 min read


Region 1 Girls Regional SemFinal Matchups
The UIL Texas High School girls basketball playoffs are headed to the Regional SemiFinal round this Monday and Tuesday. Here’s a look at whe
Steven Liles
Feb 15, 20251 min read


Friday Night Hoops: Lubbock Area Girls District Basketball Scores & Standings Update (Jan 31st)
Lady Patriots celebrate a bucket vs Estacado [Steven Liles - Sideline Sports] Lubbock Area Scoreboard and the updated high school girls...
Steven Liles
Feb 1, 20251 min read


Friday Night Hoops: Lubbock Area Boys District Basketball Scores & Standings Update (Jan 31st)
Lubbock Area Scoreboard and the updated high school boys basketball standings for the area as of January 31st.
Steven Liles
Feb 1, 20251 min read


Inside the Huddle with Bushland Lady Falcon Basketball's Coach Allen
Basketball fans, you don’t want to miss today’s Inside the Huddle as we sit down and get to know Coach Allen, the leader behind the...
Steven Liles
Feb 1, 20251 min read


District 4-2A Playoff Picture Heating Up
Caleb Cook elevates for the shot at the New Home Classic [Parker Liles/Sideline Sports] Eyes on the District Championship New Home (6-1):...
Steven Liles
Jan 28, 20252 min read


Lubbock Area Girls Basketball Standings as of Jan 27th
Here’s a look at the latest high school girls basketball standings for the Lubbock area as of January 27th.
Steven Liles
Jan 27, 20251 min read


Lubbock Area Boys Basketball Standings as of Jan 27th
Here’s a look at the latest high school boys basketball standings for the Lubbock area as of January 27th.
Steven Liles
Jan 27, 20251 min read


Lubbock Area Boys Basketball Standings as of Jan 23rd
Here’s a look at the latest high school boys basketball standings for the Lubbock area. To help fans navigate the upcoming UIL playoffs, we’
Steven Liles
Jan 24, 20251 min read


Lubbock Area Girls Basketball Standings as of Jan 23rd
Lubbock Area Girls Basketball Standings as of Jan 23rd
Steven Liles
Jan 23, 20251 min read
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