Fort Worth area high school basketball: Boswell, Argyle thriving in district play

The second half of the Texas high school girls’ basketball season is underway.

Here are a few things to know from the Fort Worth area as the postseason approaches.

Class 6A: Boswell is one of the top teams in Texas, more

Boswell girls basketball is ranked No. 2 in Class 6A by the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches.

The Pioneers are the highest-ranked team in North Texas and are led by Senior Camille Williams, a Miami signee and the 2024 Star-Telegram Player of the Year. She is the No. 36 prospect on ESPN’s class of 2025 girls basketball national rankings.

Boswell recently defeated Weatherford 68-39 to stay undefeated in District 3-6A.

The Pioneers also defeated North Crowley (19-7, 5-1), the TABC’s No. 21 ranked 6A squad. It was a hard-fought game, with Boswell winning 57-50. The Panthers and Pioneers will rematch on Feb. 4 in the regular season finale.

Boswell’s next game is at home is at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 17 against Mansfield Lake Ridge.

In District 4-6A, Byron Nelson (19-8, 10-0) is leading the way and is undefeated in district play. The Bobcats are fresh off a 45-36 victory over Southlake Carroll and a 67-31 win over Euless Trinity.

Byron Nelson’s district play dominance could be a sign the Bobcats can win some playoff games. They’ve had a terrific season-to-season turnaround. In 2024, Byron Nelson won three total games and went 2-10 in district play.

In District 8-6A, South Grand Prairie (21-6, 8-0) is undefeated in district play. In 2024, the Warriors lost to Duncanville in the state championship.

SGP’s top player is Taylor Barnes, the No. 72 prospect on ESPN’s class of 2025 girls basketball national rankings.

Class 5A: Argyle, Mansfield Summit look to continue stellar seasons

Argyle (25-4, 7-0) is the No. 6 ranked Class 5A team by the TABC. The Eagles are undefeated in District 6-5A play and recently picked up a 72-41 victory over Richland. Sophomore Wrigley Green led the way with 18 points.

To continue district play, Argyle will hit the road to face Grapevine at 5:45 p.m. Jan. 17. The Eagles have been dominant and are averaging 54.3 points per game.

Another team to watch is Mansfield Summit, the TABC’s No. 5 Class 5A squad. The Jaguars (19-4, 7-0) secured a 61-49 win over Mansfield Timberview, a team that went to the state final in 2024.

Summit’s next contest is an away game vs. Everman at 5:30 p.m. Jan. 17. The Bulldogs are 4-4 in district play and will need a few big wins to secure a playoff spot.

Class 4A: Glen Rose, Decatur, Brock are top teams

Glen Rose (18-6, 1-0) is just starting district play but has already proven that its a top 4A squad. The TABC ranks Glen Rose as its No. 3 Class 4A team. On Tuesday, Jan. 15, the Tigers defeated Brock 52-50 in double overtime after giving up a 14-0 run to start the game.

Brock is also off to a solid start and is the TABC’s No. 8 Class 4A team. Glen Rose’s next contest is an away game at Stephenville on Friday, Jan. 11, with a 5:45 scheduled tip. On the same day, Brock will look to bounce back in a home game vs. Brownwood.

Another team to keep an eye on is Decatur (24-3, 8-0), the TABC’s No. 4 ranked Class 4A team. The Eagles are coming off a 96-14 victory over Lake Worth.

To continue district play, Decatur will travel to Bridgeport at 6:15 p.m. Jan. 17.