The No. 1-ranked Wall Lady Hawks survived a furious fourth-quarter comeback by No. 6 Paradise on Tuesday to reach their first state championship game in 10 years.
Officials on Monday evening confirmed that a third victim in the mass shooting in downtown Austin died as the investigation into the suspected gunman continues.
The No. 2-ranked Mason girls basketball team is headed to the state championship game for the first time in program history after its win over San Augustine on Monday.
To reach the state final, the No. 1-ranked Wall Lady Hawks will have to get past No. 6 Paradise, which is led by a familiar name in Michael Barnes, who previously coached at three Concho Valley schools.
District 11-1A has proven to be one of the best small-school districts in the state with seven playoff trophies to its credit so far. Water Valley, Veribest and Robert Lee will look to keep marching on this week.