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Lancaster Wins First Title, Denton Ryan & Argyle Repeat: Girls Basketball State Recap

March 18, 2026
Lancaster shocks Westlake for their first state title. Catch the full recap of Texas girls basketball championships including wins by Ryan, Argyle, and Decatur.
The Texas high school girls basketball state championships featured historic wins and dramatic finishes. The Lancaster Lady Tigers made history by defeating the undefeated Austin Westlake team 51-37 to secure their first-ever girls state title, led by MVP Mackenzie White. In 5A action, Denton Ryan claimed back-to-back championships with a defensive win over Leander Glenn, while Argyle captured their seventh state title by defeating Barbers Hill. The excitement continued in 4A as Decatur won their second straight title in an overtime thriller against Waco La Vega, thanks to a standout performance by Braylon Peck. Finally, Dallas Lincoln used intense defensive pressure to dominate Fredericksburg and win their fifth state championship.