🏀 2025-26 Borderland Girls Basketball Playoff Preview
The Bracket Is Set. Now It’s Win or Go Home.
Complete 4A, 5A , and 6A girls basketball playoff matchups across the Borderland.
FSEN Staff
February 12, 2026 8:00 am
EL PASO, Texas — District play is complete. Champions have been crowned. The postseason has arrived.
The 2025-26 Borderland girls basketball playoff field features two undefeated district champions, multiple 20-win teams, and several programs entering on significant winning streaks.
Here’s how the postseason landscape shapes up.
Tier 1: Proven and Peaking
Montwood High School (24-5, 12-0 District)
Undefeated in 6A district play and riding a 15-game winning streak, Montwood enters the playoffs as the standard in the Borderland. The Rams dominated one of the region’s toughest classifications and carry both momentum and confidence into the bracket.
Americas High School (27-4, 11-1 District)
Americas secured the outright 1-5A title and owns victories over every other top El Paso team, with just one slip-up in the city. Their aggressive backcourt defense forces tempo and turnovers — an identity that travels well in postseason basketball.
Burges High School (23-7, 10-0 District)
A perfect 10-0 district campaign and a 16-game winning streak highlight Burges’ late-season surge. The Mustangs enter as one of the hottest teams in the region.
Tier 2: Dangerous and Capable of a Deep Run
Franklin High School (21-10, 10-2 District)
Second in 1-6A behind Montwood, Franklin has gone 15-2 over its last 17 games. Competing nightly in 6A builds toughness, and the Cougars are peaking at the right time.
Eastwood High School (22-8, 8-4 District)
Eastwood finished third in 1-6A with an impressive 22-8 overall record. Their only El Paso losses came against Montwood, Franklin (twice), and Americas — the very top tier of the region.
Against everyone else, the Troopers were dominant, winning by an average of 20+ points per game in district play. The postseason question is simple: can they break through against elite competition?
Bel Air High School (17-11, 9-3 District)
Bel Air remains the only El Paso team to defeat Americas this season, snapping a 45-game winning streak. Winners of 9 of their last 11 games, the Highlanders bring confidence and belief into the bracket.
Tier 3: Capable of a Surprise
Mountain View High School (21-12, 9-1 District)
Mountain View appeared poised for an outright district title before a final-night loss forced a shared championship. They remain 13-3 in their last 16 games and enter as a legitimate 4A contender.
Irvin High School (20-9, 7-1 District)
District champions and one of the region’s biggest turnaround stories, Irvin moves from rebuilding seasons to a 20-win campaign with confidence and momentum.
Andress High School (17-12, 6-4 District)
Back in the postseason with their first winning season since 2022-23, Andress stabilized late and returns to playoff relevance.
Hanks High School (18-10, 9-3 District)
Tied for second in 2-5A, Hanks remained in the district championship race until the final matchup. A strong 10-5 finish keeps them competitive entering the postseason.
4A Bi-District Round Matchups
Clint High School vs. Harmony Science Academy
February 17, 2026 | ⏰ 7:30 PM
Irvin High School vs. Ysleta High School
Riverside High School vs. Austin High School
Mountain View High School vs. Young Women’s STEAM Research & Preparatory Academy
5A Bi-District Round Matchups
Americas High School vs. Canutillo High School
February 16, 2026 | ⏰ 5:00 PM
Burges High School vs. Parkland High School
February 17, 2026 | ⏰ 6:00 PM
Hanks High School vs. Andress High School
February 17, 2026 | ⏰ 7:00 PM
Chapin High School vs. Bel Air High School
6A Bi-District Round Matchups
Eastwood High School at Frenship High School
Monday, February 16, 2026 | ⏰ 3:00 PM
Franklin High School vs. Permian High School
Monday, February 16, 2026 | ⏰ 5:00 PM
Eastlake High School at Midland Legacy High School
Monday, February 16, 2026 | ⏰ 5:30 PM
Montwood High School vs. San Angelo Central High School
Tuesday, February 17, 2026 | ⏰ 5:00 PM
Key Storylines to Watch
• Can Montwood extend its 15-game winning streak?
• Does Americas' pressure defense dictate playoff tempo?
• Is Burges one of the hottest team entering the bracket?
• Which 6A team survives the early gauntlet?
• Who becomes this year's surprise playoff run story?
District banners are earned.
Playoff legacies are built.
The regular season is finished.
Now it’s win or go home.
FSEN will provide full postseason coverage throughout the Borderland.
Coverage by Fieldhouse Sports & Entertainment Network (FSEN).
