KILLEEN ELLISON VS CRANDALL ROIND 1 MATCHUP

Killeen Ellison Edges Crandall in Round 1 Playoff Battle

The Killeen Ellison Eagles earned a hard-fought 69–65 victory over the Crandall Pirates in the first round of the 2026 UIL Texas high school basketball playoffs.

The matchup stayed close from start to finish as both teams battled throughout the night. Crandall kept pressure on Ellison with strong offensive runs, but the Eagles stayed composed late in the fourth quarter to hold onto the lead and secure the playoff win.

Ellison’s defense and clutch scoring down the stretch helped seal the game, ending Crandall’s three-game winning streak while extending Ellison’s strong run heading into the postseason.

Game Summary

• Final Score: Killeen Ellison 69, Crandall 65

• Round: UIL Playoffs – Round 1 (Bi-District)

• Date: February 23, 2026

• Location: Hillsboro High School

The victory improved Ellison’s record to 23–12, while Crandall finished the season 16–16 after the close playoff loss.

Ellison’s balanced performance and late-game execution proved to be the difference as the Eagles advanced to the next round of the Texas high school basketball playoffs.