Tyler Legacy's girls basketball team is led by head coach Ross Barber, who is in his 11th year at the school. The Lady Raiders went 26-7 in 2025-26 and reached the area finals. They play in 10-6A with Longview, Rockwall, Rockwall-Heath, Forney, North Forney, Royse City and Mesquite Horn. Returning players include guard Zareya Ceasar, who averaged 13.3 points, according to the preview.
Barber said the team has more depth than any Legacy team he has coached. He said that if the team stays healthy and hungry, it can push for a third straight district title and a deeper playoff run.
The Whitehouse Ladycats are coached by Meagan Leggett, who is in her third year at the school. Whitehouse went 36-1 in 2025-26. The team plays in 10-5A with Tyler, Hallsville, Marshall, Mount Pleasant, Nacogdoches and Texas High. Sophomore guard Silina Kadi is among the returning players, with 8.0 points and 9.2 rebounds per game listed.