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The regular season in the rearview and the pinnacle of high school basketball begins now.
In 6A, North Crowley surges to the top after steamrolling through district play unbeaten, capturing its first district crown since 2023. The Panthers (27-4) carry a 19-game winning streak into the playoffs and look every bit the part of a regional frontrunner.
Lancaster continues to loom as a steady contender after a strong run through 11-6A, while Southlake Carroll’s 30-1 mark stands among the area’s most impressive resumes, its lone blemish coming against 5A power Argyle. Plano East and Braswell round out a deep 6A contingent, both stacking dominant district campaigns to build postseason momentum.
The 5A ranks are just as formidable. Denton Ryan (31-4) has been methodical and battle-tested, with its only loss since early December coming against North Crowley. Argyle has reinforced its status as a heavyweight with signature wins, including its triumph over Carroll, while Walnut Grove and Wakeland each turned in commanding district performances to cement their standing as serious threats.
In 4A, Decatur has quietly put together one of the most complete seasons in the region, rolling to a 31-4 record and an unblemished district title.
With multiple classifications boasting legitimate title aspirations, the road to March promises little margin for error — and no shortage of heavyweights.
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VYPE Dallas-Fort Worth Combined (6A-4A) Top-10 Girls Basketball Rankings -- February 2026 (Pre-Playoffs)
1. North Crowley Panthers (6A) -- 27-4 // 12-0 in District 3-6A
2. Denton Ryan Raiders (5A) -- 31-4 // 12-0 in 6-5A
3. Lancaster Tigers (6A) -- 27-5 // 13-1 in 11-6A
4. Argyle Eagles (5A) -- 28-5 // 10-2 in 6-5A
5. Southlake Carroll Dragons (6A) -- 30-1 // 16-0 in 4-6A
6. Decatur Eagles (4A) -- 31-4 // 14-0 in 7-4A
7. Walnut Grove Wildcats (5A) -- 30-5 // 14-0 in 9-5A
8. Plano East Panthers (6A) -- 28-7 // 16-0 in 6-6A
9. Wakeland Wolverines (5A) -- 30-5 // 13-1 in 12-5A
10. Braswell Bengals (6A) -- 24-6 // 13-1 in 5-6A
Others to Watch: Duncanville Pantherettes (11-6A), Flower Mound Jaguars (5-6A), Aledo Bearcats (5-5A), Marcus Marauders (5-6A), Cedar Hill Longhorns (11-6A), Lincoln Tigers (11-4A), Wylie Pirates (9-6A), Keller Indians (4-6A), Lovejoy Leopards (9-5A), Lone Star Rangers (12-5A), Byron Nelson Bobcats (4-6A), Coppell Cowgirls (5-6A), Highland Park Scots (12-5A)
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Memorial’s Grant Sperandio has committed to Texas
The legend of Memorial’s Grant Sperandio started early — and he’s lived up to the hype.
“We had heard things about an incoming freshman who was really good, but do you know how many times I’ve heard that?” Memorial coach Jeremy York said. “Well, the first day of tryouts he throws a ball across the infield at 92 miles per hour. We had him warm up in the bullpen, but we couldn’t put him against other freshmen — so he threw to varsity hitters. Yep, he was the real deal… and he’s only gotten better.”
Sperandio committed to the University of Texas as a freshman — a ninth grader headed to one of the premier programs in college baseball.
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Fast forward to the summer before his junior year. Enter newly hired football coach Brooks Haack.
“He’d never really had quarterback training, and he couldn't do spring ball because he was in the middle of baseball season,” Haack said. “He missed most of fall ball because he was in San Diego training at an MLB workout. Then in one of his first plays, he submarine-throws a ball into a tiny window that goes for about an 80-yard touchdown.
“He was instrumental in our success this season, and he’s just getting started. After the season, he told me he wanted to run the ball more as a dual-threat quarterback. I laughed — I don’t want a $2 million NIL deal on my head,” he joked.
Being a dual-sport athlete in today’s era of specialization isn’t easy — but Sperandio embraces it.
“Two-sport athletes usually end up having great careers,” he said. “Playing football gets my mind off baseball. I’ve found that it makes me stronger and tougher heading into baseball season.
“Honestly, I just like to compete. My parents always say someone is always working while you’re resting. That’s embedded in my mind. I’m not going to be outworked, and no one wants to win more than me.”
Memorial fell to eventual state champion Kingwood in the regional semifinals — and Sperandio hasn’t forgotten it.
“Losing is part of the game, and adversity is good,” he said. “It makes me hungrier to win. We have the best pitching staff in the nation, we’ve prepared all offseason, and our chemistry is strong. We’re ready to make a real run this season.”
His coaches sum it up best.
“Grant Sperandio is a gamer, period,” Haack said.
“Playing football has made him even more of a bulldog than last season — and that’s scary,” York added.
The legacy? It’s still being written.
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Houston Christian High basketball is rolling again under coach Ron Crandall.
The Mustangs have positioned themselves as the odds-on favorites to capture the SPC Championship, powered by standout point guard Demetri Lewis and forwards Landon Veal and Miller Martin.
Riding a 20-game winning streak, Houston Christian continues to prove it’s one of the area’s elite programs. The Mustangs are this week’s Whataburger Team of the Week.
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