By Michael Adams
Austin Sports Journal
Vandegrift defeated Austin High 47-30 Tuesday in a UIL Class 6A Division II girls basketball bi-district playoff to advance to this weekend’s area round. The Vipers (28-6) will play San Antonio Harlan (21-10). Game time and location to be announced.
Austin High’s Jillian Shirk (0) assess the defense during a Class 6A DIvision II girls basketball bi-district playoff game on Tuesday, Feb 17, 2026 at the Burger Center in Austin, Texas. (Michael Adams/Austin Sports Journal) 
Vandegrift’s Ella Welton (5) gets set to pass the ball during a Class 6A DIvision II girls basketball bi-district playoff game on Tuesday, Feb 17, 2026 at the Burger Center in Austin, Texas. (Michael Adams/Austin Sports Journal) 
Vandegrift’s Maddie Broxterman (2) sets up the offense during a Class 6A DIvision II girls basketball bi-district playoff game on Tuesday, Feb 17, 2026 at the Burger Center in Austin, Texas. (Michael Adams/Austin Sports Journal) 
Vandegrift’s Maddie Broxterman (2) puts up a layup during a Class 6A DIvision II girls basketball bi-district playoff game on Tuesday, Feb 17, 2026 at the Burger Center in Austin, Texas. (Michael Adams/Austin Sports Journal) 
Vandegrift’s Lainey Cassens (22) passes the ball during a Class 6A DIvision II girls basketball bi-district playoff game on Tuesday, Feb 17, 2026 at the Burger Center in Austin, Texas. (Michael Adams/Austin Sports Journal) 
Austin High’s Aaliyah Hillard (14) looks to an open teammate before passing the ball during a Class 6A DIvision II girls basketball bi-district playoff game on Tuesday, Feb 17, 2026 at the Burger Center in Austin, Texas. (Michael Adams/Austin Sports Journal) 
Vandegrift’s Saania Khawaja (20) pulls down a rebound during a Class 6A DIvision II girls basketball bi-district playoff game on Tuesday, Feb 17, 2026 at the Burger Center in Austin, Texas. (Michael Adams/Austin Sports Journal) 
Vandegrift’s Saania Khawaja (20) and Ella Wlton (5) fight for a rebound with Evelyn Young (23) of Austin High for a rebound during a Class 6A DIvision II girls basketball bi-district playoff game on Tuesday, Feb 17, 2026 at the Burger Center in Austin, Texas. (Michael Adams/Austin Sports Journal) 
Austin High’s Cecilia Offor (4) brings the ball up the court during a Class 6A DIvision II girls basketball bi-district playoff game on Tuesday, Feb 17, 2026 at the Burger Center in Austin, Texas. (Michael Adams/Austin Sports Journal) 
Vandegrift’s Camden Still (4) guards Jillian Shirk (0) of Austin High during a Class 6A DIvision II girls basketball bi-district playoff game on Tuesday, Feb 17, 2026 at the Burger Center in Austin, Texas. (Michael Adams/Austin Sports Journal) 
Austin High’s Lillian Walker (2) dribbles the basketball during a Class 6A DIvision II girls basketball bi-district playoff game on Tuesday, Feb 17, 2026 at the Burger Center in Austin, Texas. (Michael Adams/Austin Sports Journal) 
Austin High’s Cecilia Offor (4) passes the ball during a Class 6A DIvision II girls basketball bi-district playoff game on Tuesday, Feb 17, 2026 at the Burger Center in Austin, Texas. (Michael Adams/Austin Sports Journal)
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