LIPAN HIGH SCHOOL – Lipan has built one of the strongest basketball traditions in Texas at the small school level, and the Indians once again put together an impressive season last year, even though they were unable to bring home the gold.  With a great crop of youth from last years runner-up finish we expect great things, and greatly anticipate a deep playoff run with lots of fun matchups down the road. Follow along as #STBA tracks their season.

11/14/2025 - vs Meyer

Lipan opened their season with a strong 69-38 win over the defending state champions from Meyer. The Indians controlled the game from the start, using their pace and offensive efficiency to pull away early. It was an impressive opening statement against a quality opponent.

11/15/2025 - vs Roosevelt

In a tight early-season battle, Lipan came up just short in a 40-37 loss to Roosevelt. The game remained close throughout, but a few missed opportunities late kept the Indians from completing the comeback.  Roosevelt, knocking Lipan down to 1-1 on the year is the first loss of their season.  

11/18/2025 - @ Peaster

Lipan bounced back in dominant fashion with an 82-42 win over Peaster. Their offense was clicking all night, and their defensive pressure helped create plenty of transition opportunities.

11/20/2025 - @ Bullard (Tournament)

The Indians opened tournament play with a convincing 75-46 win over Bullard. Lipan’s balanced scoring attack made it difficult for Bullard to keep pace.

11/21/2025 - vs Huckabay (Tournament)

In an Indian vs. Indian matchup, Lipan continued their strong tournament run with an 80-43 victory over Huckabay. Their ability to push the tempo and score in bunches helped them control the game from the opening tip.  Another impressive win over a really solid opponent, Huckabay is one of our strong contenders to go all the way in 1A this season, and to see how Lipan handled them leaves some questions to be asked.

11/22/2025 - vs Fayetteville (Tournament)

The Indians delivered another strong offensive performance, defeating Fayetteville 84-67. Lipan’s scoring depth was on full display in this high-scoring matchup.  Another one of our 1A contenders falls to the Lipan Indians in impressive fashion leaving us here at #STBA even more impressed.

11/22/2025 - @ Port Aransas (Tournament)

Later that day Lipan handled Port Aransas with a solid 64-42 win. Their defense helped control the pace and limit quality looks for Port Aransas.

11/24/2025 - vs Hudson

Lipan kept their momentum going with an 82-50 win over Hudson. Their offense continued to operate at a high level while the defense limited Hudson’s scoring opportunities.

12/4/2025 - vs Glen Rose

The Indians earned another convincing victory with an 80-43 win over Glen Rose. Lipan’s speed and scoring ability proved to be too much to handle.  Glen Rose, who is capable of beating most teams in 4A gets absolutly squashed by 2A Lipan in this one to open up tournament play.

12/4/2025 - vs Tolar (Tournament)

Later that day Lipan secured a 78-48 win over Tolar. The Indians controlled the tempo throughout and steadily built their lead.

12/5/2025 - vs Slidell (Tournament)

Lipan defeated Slidell 63-44 in another strong showing. Their balanced attack and defensive consistency helped them stay in control.

12/6/2025 - vs Paradise (Tournament)

The Indians wrapped up the tournament with a 60-49 win over Paradise. Paradise kept things competitive, but Lipan made the key plays late to secure the victory.

12/12/2025 - vs Fort Worth Country Day

Lipan picked up a quality win over Fort Worth Country Day, defeating them 58-47. Their disciplined defense helped limit scoring opportunities throughout the game.

12/16/2025 - vs Jacksboro

The Indians rolled to a convincing 78-44 win over Jacksboro. Their offensive pace and pressure defense overwhelmed Jacksboro early.

12/19/2025 - vs City View

Lipan continued their winning ways with a 73-56 victory over City View. Their ability to score efficiently kept them comfortably in control.

12/22/2025 - vs Jayton

The Indians closed out the pre-holiday stretch with a solid 70-52 win over Jayton. Their consistency on both ends of the floor remained a key strength. Yet another victory for the Lipan Indians against another very strong 1A team, a team that many think has the greatest chance to win the 1A state championship and go back-to-back. This stretched the Lipan Indians win streak all the way to fourteen wins. They will continue to look to improve on this impressive start at the greatest small school basketball tournament in the state of Texas... Tenaha. The Tenaha tournament has long been known for bringing together some of the best small school programs from across the state. It will provide Lipan another opportunity to test themselves against elite competition. If the Indians continue playing the way they have, they will enter the tournament as one of the teams to beat.

12/29/2025 - vs Tenaha (Tournament)

Lipan returned from the break with a dominant 76-15 win over Tenaha. Their defense completely shut down Tenaha’s offense from the start.

12/29/2025 - vs Hearne (Tournament)

Later that day Lipan earned a 60-44 victory over Hearne. Their disciplined play helped maintain control throughout the game.  

12/30/2025 - vs Jefferson (Tournament)

The Indians continued tournament play with a convincing 70-40 win over Jefferson. Their defense created numerous scoring opportunities in transition.

12/31/2025 - vs Westwood (Tournament)

Lipan wrapped up tournament play with a 68-60 win over Westwood. Westwood kept things competitive, but Lipan’s execution down the stretch secured the victory. This, at least in our opinion here at #STBA, is the Lipan Indian's most impressive win of the season. Securing the Tenaha tournament championship by beating one of the best teams in 3A. Lipan handled Westwood’s athleticism well and did a great job controlling the tempo throughout the game. The Indians also made several key plays in the final minutes to keep Westwood from making a serious run. It was the type of win that showed Lipan could compete with — and beat — high level teams outside of their classification.

1/2/2026 - @ Santo (District)

District play began with a dominant 81-28 win over Santo. Lipan wasted no time establishing themselves as the team to beat in district.  Many people think Santo's youth coming up will be able to hang with their current district, winning a couple of Junior High District championships in a row, but the Indians have stomped out those hopes.

1/6/2026 - @ Hico (District)

The Indians continued their district dominance with a 97-42 win over Hico. Their offense was firing on all cylinders.

1/9/2026 - @ Hamilton (District)

Lipan delivered another strong performance, defeating Hamilton 76-36. Their defensive pressure kept Hamilton from gaining any momentum.

1/13/2026 - vs Graford (District)

The Indians secured a solid 70-47 win over Graford. Lipan’s ability to control the pace and execute offensively proved to be the difference.  One of the greatest rivalries in the sport, but there was too much offense for the Rabbits of Graford to handle.

1/16/2026 - @ De Leon (District)

Lipan continued rolling with an 83-40 victory over De Leon. Their defense once again created numerous scoring opportunities

1/20/2026 - @ Poolville (District)

The Indians dominated Poolville with a 76-27 win. Their relentless pace and defensive intensity overwhelmed their opponent.

1/29/2026 - vs Santo (District)

In the rematch, Lipan delivered an even more dominant performance with a 94-26 win over Santo. Their offense was nearly unstoppable.

1/30/2026 - vs Hico (District)

Lipan produced one of their biggest offensive performances of the season, defeating Hico 114-37. The Indians’ scoring depth was on full display.

2/3/2026 - vs Hamilton (District)

The Indians continued their dominant district run with an 80-40 win over Hamilton. Their defensive consistency remained a major factor.

2/6/2026 - @ Graford (District)

On the road, Lipan secured a 53-33 win over Graford. The Indians controlled the tempo and relied on their defense to close out the victory.

2/10/2026 - vs De Leon (District)

Lipan closed out district play with a dominant 99-25 win over De Leon. It was another statement performance heading into the postseason.

2/13/2026 - vs Poolville (District)

The Indians finished district play in convincing fashion with a 79-26 victory over Poolville. Their focus and consistency were evident from start to finish.

2/17/2026 - vs Keene

Lipan kept their momentum going with a 79-52 win over Keene. The Indians looked sharp heading into playoff basketball.

2/24/2026 - vs Meridian (Playoff Game)

Lipan opened the playoffs with a convincing 75-38 win over Meridian. Their offensive efficiency and defensive pressure set the tone early.

2/27/2026 - vs Windthorst (Playoff Game)

The Indians continued their postseason run with an 80-56 win over Windthorst. Lipan’s balanced scoring attack proved difficult to stop.

3/2/2026 - vs Slidell (Playoff Game)

Facing Slidell again in the playoffs, Lipan secured a strong 68-56 victory. Their experience and execution helped them advance as they continued their postseason push.

3/6/2026 - vs. Graford (Playoff Game)

The rivalry between Lipan and Graford is about as close as you can get to a small-school version of UNC vs. Duke. When these two meet, records rarely matter — it’s about pride, tradition, and two elite programs going head-to-head. In their playoff matchup this year, Lipan once again showed why they’re one of the top programs in the state, grinding out a 51-40 victory in a physical, hard-fought game. Graford made them earn every point, but Lipan’s defense and experience helped them control the game down the stretch and move on.

3/9/2026 - vs. Gruver, W 63-53 (Playoff Game)

From a very early point in this game everyone could tell that this game was going to be a physical matchup.  Both teams clearly have playoff potential (duh) and understand the difference between regular season and post season officiating.  Court Gaylor early in the game takes two threes from the parking lot, and misses the mark on both.  Mid-way through the first quarter Gruver leads 11-8.  Gaylor makes up for his early misses with an and one that ties the game back up at 11.  Mason Lankford for the undefeated Gruver Greyhounds heaves it from halfcourt and drains it to push the lead to 16-11.  The Indians make a concerted effort to feed big Steed in the paint, and the Greyhounds pounce on him and take a charge.  At halftime the score is 29-22 with the Lipan Indians in the lead.  Lipan responds with a charge of their own starting their run bringing the score to 33-25. At the end of three quarters Lipan is up 47-35.  A Greyhound run cuts the Lipan Indians' lead to 2, but in classic Court Gaylor fashion he goes on an 8-0 run to finish the game and send Lipan to their 5th straight state championship game.