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The Texas high school basketball state championship is a highly anticipated event that crowns the top teams in the state. In 2025, the boys' and girls' basketball state finals were held in San Antonio, with the boys' games taking place from March 6-8 and the girls' title games played the week before, from February 27 to March 1. The format for the tournament has evolved, and in 2025, there were two high school state champions per class, leading to exciting matchups and close games. The champions and finalists from various divisions showcase the talent and competition across Texas high school basketball.
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2025 UIL Boys Basketball State Championship results
The 2025 UIL Boys Basketball State Championship was hosted at the Alamodome in San Antonio. The tournament crowned eight champions across the first two days, with the final set of matchups decided by single digits.
Day one saw Waco Meyer and Perrin-Whitt become first-time state title holders. Waco Meyer took on Valley in the UIL Class 1A Division I state championship, with Perrin-Whitt winning the Conference 1A Division 1 title.
Day two featured Kennedale's exciting 4A Division II victory over Wheatley and a first-time champion, Tatum, at the 3A level. Dallas Kimball won its eighth state championship, and Kountze won its first title in 18 years.
Day three concluded with four games, all decided by single digits. West Brook won the 5A Division I title game in overtime. Denton Guyer defeated Katy Jordan in 6A Division II. Duncanville outlasted Houston Bellaire in the final game of the season. Mansfield Summit had the largest victory of the day, by seven points, over Fort Bend Marshall, claiming the program's first-ever championship.
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Waco Meyer and Perrin-Whitt win first state titles
The 2025 UIL Boys Basketball State Championship in Texas saw Waco Meyer and Perrin-Whitt win their first-ever state titles. The tournament, hosted at the Alamodome in San Antonio, crowned eight champions across the first two days, with all four games on the final day decided by single digits.
Waco Meyer edged out Hearne in a thrilling Class 2A Division I championship game, winning 53-49 to claim their first state title. Jordan Sewell's layup set the tone for a 9-2 run that put Meyer in front by eight points. The game went down to the wire, with Meyer scoring the final six points of the third quarter to retake the lead. Jordan Bradley and Ve'Shawn Long led the offense with 17 and 13 points, respectively.
Perrin-Whitt also made history by winning their first state championship in the Class 1A Division I final against Valley. They pulled away from Valley, scoring the first 10 points of the second half and never looked back, despite a late rally by Valley. Perrin-Whitt was led by senior Jack McCormick, who scored a game-high 28 points and was named the state MVP. Case Lambert added 17 points, while Kenney contributed 16 points to the victory.
Both Waco Meyer and Perrin-Whitt's victories marked a significant milestone in their respective histories, showcasing the talent and determination of these teams in the highly competitive Texas high school basketball landscape.
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Jayton wins back-to-back 1A championships
The Jayton Jaybirds have done it again, winning back-to-back 1A championships in the Texas UIL Boys Basketball tournament. The Jaybirds defeated the Bryson Cowboys 70-36 in the 1A Division II state championship game, held on March 6, 2025, at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.
Jayton's victory came on the back of a stellar performance by Colt Gentry, who scored 18 points, including a three-point play and a dunk, and Bode Ham, who added a 3-pointer and two baskets. The Jaybird defence also shone, holding Bryson to 0-for-11 from the field and forcing 14 turnovers.
The Jayton team, led by coach Josh Stanaland, had previously won the 1A state championship in 2024, making this their second consecutive title. The team's success can be attributed to their strong defensive strategy and the talent of their players, including Colt Gentry, who was named the 2024 Class 1A finals MVP, and Sean Stanaland, who contributed seven points and six steals to the winning effort.
The Jaybirds' victory in the 1A Division II state championship game is a testament to their hard work, dedication, and teamwork. Their back-to-back championships have solidified their place as one of the top high school basketball teams in Texas.
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2024-2025 Texas UIL State Basketball Tournament champions
The 2024-2025 Texas UIL State Basketball Tournament champions were crowned on March 6-8, 2025, at The Alamodome in San Antonio. The final set of matchups of the boys' basketball state championships concluded in exciting fashion, with all four games on Saturday decided by single digits.
Beaumont West Brook emerged victorious in the 5A Division I title game, edging out North Richland Hills Birdville in a thrilling overtime finish. In the 6A Division II matchup, Denton Guyer narrowly escaped Katy Jordan, while Duncanville outlasted Houston Bellaire in the final game of the season. Mansfield Summit secured the program's first-ever championship, claiming the largest victory of the day with a seven-point margin over Fort Bend Marshall.
The 2024-2025 season introduced a new format with a split into Division I and Division II, allowing for more teams to compete for the state championship title within their respective divisions. This change doubled the number of champions compared to the previous year, ensuring more opportunities for teams to showcase their talent and pursue basketball glory.
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2004-2007 UIL State Boys Basketball Champions
2004
5A: Kimball
4A: Crowley
3A: Mexia
2A: Peaster
1A: Brookeland
A-I: Evadale
A-II: Goodrich
2005
5A: Humble Kingwood
4A: San Antonio Houston
3A: Van
2A: Kountze
A-I: Morton
A-II: Lipan
2006
5A: Plano
4A: Ft. Worth Dunbar
3A: Dallas Roosevelt
2A: Arp
A-I: Bogata Rivercrest
A-II: Nazareth
2007
5A: Duncanville
4A: Dallas SOC
3A: Sour Lake Hardin-Jefferson
2A: Kountze
A-I: Thorndale
A-II: Nazareth
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Frequently asked questions
Five North Texas high schools won boys basketball state titles in 2023. Kimball High School won the Class 5A championship, Lake Highlands High School won Class 6A, Faith Family Academy won Class 4A, Lipan won, and Graford defended the 1A title.
Kimball High School has won the most boys basketball state championships in Dallas ISD history. Their 2023 win marked their seventh championship and their first since 2014.
Lake Highlands High School went the longest without a basketball state championship, with their 2023 win being their first in over 50 years.
In 2007, 5A was won by Duncanville, 4A by Dallas SOC, 3A by Sour Lake Hardin-Jefferson, 2A by Kountze, A-I by Thorndale, and A-II by Nazareth.
In 1967, 4A was won by San Antonio Lee, 3A by Lamar San Antonio, 2A by Sour Lake Hardin-Jefferson, 1A by Brownsboro, B by Kennard, PVIL 4A by Fort Worth Terrell, PVIL 3A by Fort Worth Kirkpatrick, PVIL 2A by St. Augustine Lincoln, and PVIL A by Mount Enterprise.
