LONDON HIGH SCHOOL – London enters the 2025–2026 season with high expectations as one of the most consistent and explosive programs in the region. With a very young but talented roster, London looks poised to make another strong postseason push this year. They will only have two seniors on their roster this year. Follow along as #STBA tracks the Pirates throughout the season.
11/15/2025 – vs. Corpus Christi Moody, W 72-35
London opened the season with a dominant performance against Moody. The Pirates set the tone early with aggressive defense and efficient scoring. By halftime, London had built a comfortable lead and never allowed Moody back into the game.
11/22/2025 – vs. Gregory-Portland, W 70-52
The Pirates followed up with another impressive win over Gregory-Portland. London’s balanced offensive attack kept the pressure on throughout the night. Strong defensive play in the second half helped the Pirates pull away for the victory.
11/24/2025 – vs. Victoria East, W 77-46
London delivered another commanding performance against Victoria East. The Pirates forced turnovers and turned them into transition points. Their ability to control the tempo helped them secure a convincing win.
11/25/2025 – vs. Harlingen, W 70-59
Harlingen provided a more competitive matchup for the Pirates. London responded with key scoring runs to maintain control of the game. Strong execution in the final quarter helped seal the victory.
11/28/2025 – vs. Weslaco, W 73-55
The Pirates continued their undefeated start with a solid win over Weslaco. London’s offense remained consistent throughout the game. Their defensive pressure made it difficult for Weslaco to close the gap.
12/2/2025 – vs. Incarnate Word Academy, W 78-34
London dominated from start to finish in this matchup. The Pirates’ defense held Incarnate Word Academy to limited scoring opportunities. Their fast-paced offense quickly built a large lead.
12/4/2025 – vs. John F. Kennedy (Tournament), W 72-47
London opened tournament play with a convincing win over John F. Kennedy. The Pirates controlled the tempo early and never let their opponent find rhythm. Strong rebounding and defense helped maintain the lead.
12/4/2025 – vs. Poth (Tournament), W 79-55
Later in the day, London continued its strong tournament showing against Poth. The Pirates’ offense stayed hot throughout the contest. Their defensive effort forced turnovers and created easy scoring opportunities.
12/5/2025 – vs. St. Anthony (Tournament), W 66-27
The Pirates turned in one of their best defensive performances of the season. London held St. Anthony to minimal scoring across all four quarters. The offense steadily expanded the lead for a comfortable victory.
12/5/2025 – vs. Cole (Tournament), W 53-43
Cole provided a tougher defensive challenge for London. The Pirates relied on disciplined play and timely scoring to maintain the advantage. Strong defensive stops late helped secure the win.
12/6/2025 – vs. Crystal City (Tournament), W 72-57
London wrapped up tournament play with another strong performance. The Pirates built an early lead and maintained control of the game. Consistent scoring throughout the lineup helped secure the victory.
12/9/2025 – vs. King, W 82-44
The Pirates returned to regular-season play with a dominant win over King. London’s offense was firing from the start. Their defensive pressure forced numerous turnovers that led to easy points.
12/11/2025 – vs. San Diego (Tournament), W 74-33
London opened the tournament with an impressive victory over San Diego. The Pirates’ defense set the tone early in the contest. Their offense took advantage of transition opportunities to build a large lead.
12/11/2025 – vs. Varsity Opponent (Tournament), W 60-16
The Pirates cruised to an overwhelming victory in this matchup. London controlled every aspect of the game from the opening tip. Their defense allowed very few scoring chances for the opponent.
12/12/2025 – vs. DaVinci (Tournament), W 75-42
London continued its dominant tournament run with a strong performance against DaVinci. The Pirates used balanced scoring to keep the offense flowing. Their defense limited DaVinci’s chances throughout the game.
12/12/2025 – vs. Wharton (Tournament), W 77-44
The Pirates delivered another convincing victory against Wharton. London built a large lead in the first half. Their defense continued to shut down opposing scoring opportunities.
12/13/2025 – vs. Goliad (Tournament), W 59-53
Goliad gave London one of its toughest games of the early season. The Pirates had to battle throughout the contest to maintain their lead. Key defensive stops late helped secure the win.
12/16/2025 – vs. Ingleside, W 91-47
London exploded offensively in this matchup against Ingleside. The Pirates’ fast tempo created scoring opportunities throughout the night. Their defense also played a key role in the dominant victory.
12/19/2025 – @ King, W 95-60
The Pirates completed the season sweep of King with another strong showing. London’s offense stayed hot throughout the game. Their defensive pressure helped build an early lead that continued to grow.
12/29/2025 – vs. Cornerstone Christian (Tournament), L 59-48
London faced a tough challenge against Cornerstone Christian in tournament play. The Pirates battled throughout the contest but struggled to find consistent scoring. Despite the loss, the game provided valuable experience moving forward.
12/30/2025 – vs. Laredo LBJ (Tournament), W 68-37
London responded with a convincing win over Laredo LBJ. The Pirates’ defense set the tone from the beginning. Their offense steadily built a comfortable lead.
12/30/2025 – vs. Marion (Tournament), W 78-59
The Pirates controlled the matchup against Marion with strong offensive play. London maintained a steady scoring pace throughout the game. Defensive pressure helped prevent Marion from mounting a comeback.
12/31/2025 – vs. Aransas Pass (Tournament), W 82-72
Aransas Pass kept the contest competitive throughout much of the game. London relied on strong execution in the second half to stay ahead. Key scoring runs helped secure the win.
1/2/2026 – vs. Mathis, W 95-34
London opened district play with a dominant victory. The Pirates’ offense overwhelmed Mathis early in the game. Their defensive pressure forced numerous turnovers.
1/6/2026 – @ Aransas Pass, W 96-91 (2OT)
This matchup turned into one of the most exciting games of the season. London battled Aransas Pass through two overtime periods. The Pirates showed resilience and composure to earn the thrilling victory.
1/9/2026 – vs. George West, W 94-37
London returned home with another dominant performance. The Pirates’ defense created constant pressure on George West. Their offense capitalized with efficient scoring throughout the night.
1/13/2026 – @ Taft, W 89-37
The Pirates delivered another commanding road victory. London controlled the pace of the game from start to finish. Their defense held Taft to limited scoring opportunities.
1/16/2026 – vs. Odem, W 74-38
London continued its strong district play with a convincing win over Odem. The Pirates’ offense remained balanced throughout the contest. Their defense once again limited the opponent’s scoring chances.
1/23/2026 – vs. West Oso, W 76-56
West Oso provided a competitive first half against the Pirates. London responded with a strong second-half performance. Their defense and rebounding helped pull away for the victory.
1/27/2026 – @ Mathis, W 97-47
The Pirates delivered another explosive offensive performance. London quickly built a large lead on the road. Their fast-paced attack proved too much for Mathis to handle.
1/30/2026 – vs. Aransas Pass, W 70-54
London secured another district victory against Aransas Pass. The Pirates used disciplined play on both ends of the floor. Strong defense helped maintain control throughout the game.
2/3/2026 – @ George West, W 75-47
London continued its winning streak with a solid road victory. The Pirates maintained consistent scoring across all four quarters. Their defensive effort limited George West’s offensive opportunities.
2/6/2026 – vs. Taft, W 100-39
The Pirates reached the century mark in this dominant performance. London’s offense was firing on all cylinders throughout the game. Their defensive pressure also played a major role in the victory.
2/10/2026 – @ Odem, W 60-35
London relied on its strong defensive play to secure the road win. The Pirates limited Odem’s scoring chances throughout the game. Efficient offense helped maintain the lead.
2/17/2026 – @ West Oso, W 67-54
The Pirates closed out district play with a solid road victory. London maintained control with steady scoring and defense. The win helped build momentum heading into the postseason.
2/24/2026 – vs. San Diego (Playoff), W 86-38
London opened the playoffs with a dominant performance against San Diego. The Pirates controlled the tempo from the start. Their defense set the tone for the convincing win.
2/26/2026 – vs. IDEA Riverview (Playoff), W 83-38
The Pirates advanced with another commanding playoff victory. London’s offense quickly built a large lead. Their defense prevented any chance of a comeback.
3/3/2026 – vs. Marion (Playoff), W 56-45
London secured a hard-fought playoff victory over Marion. The Pirates relied on defense and disciplined offense throughout the game. Key plays in the second half helped seal the win and advance to the next round.
3/6/2026 - vs. Goliad (Playoff), W 68-61
For the majority of the game the London Pirates were down, a position that the Pirates are very unfamiliar with. However, unlike most teams that are unexperianced in overcoming a deficit, this team was able to pull it off. A game for the ages took longer than just four quarters to decide. Even though the London Pirates have had immense success in basketball lately, they have advanced to the state semifinal for the first time in program history!