After a season filled with drama and intrigue, Texas high school basketball reaches its pinnacle as the UIL state championships take center stage in San Antonio.
With the new playoff structure splitting the 6A bracket into divisions, more teams now have a shot at bringing home gold.
In the 6A-Division II race, both Katy Jordan and Denton Guyer are making history, each reaching the state final for the first time.
Despite being founded just four years ago, Jordan (35-3) has quickly cemented itself as a title contender, a testament to both the program's talent and the leadership of Coach Charlie Jones.
Senior point guard Jaden Holt has been a key catalyst, contributing in all phases—scoring (15 PPG), playmaking (3 APG), and defense (40 steals in 2024).
The Warriors’ strength, however, lies in their depth.
Seniors Elijah Black (12 PPG, 3 APG, 1 SPG), Rayan Fadika (10 PPG, 7 RPG, 2 APG), Jude Oluokun (7 PPG, 6 RPG, 1 APG), and junior Keegan Moorehead (6 PPG, 3 RPG) help form one of the most balanced rotations in Texas.
On the other side, Denton Guyer (33-7) enters the final as the No. 4-ranked team in the state (MaxPreps).
After a tight 51-48 win over Dallas Jesuit in the area round, the Wildcats have dominated their path to the championship, cruising past Crowley (72-54), Frenship (64-43), and College Park (68-44).
Under Coach Grant Long, they aim to cap off the program’s most successful season since its founding in 2005.
One of the most highly anticipated games of the year tips off Saturday at 5:00 PM in the historic Alamodome. A new champion will be crowned—stay tuned for full coverage.