Southlake guard Whitney Jense (20) reacts to a play against L.D. Bell during the second half of a UIL girls basketball game between L.D. Bell and Southlake Carroll at Southlake Senior High School in Southlake, Texas, Tuesday Feb. 03, 2026

Southlake guard Whitney Jense (20) reacts to a play against L.D. Bell during the second half of a UIL girls basketball game between L.D. Bell and Southlake Carroll at Southlake Senior High School in Southlake, Texas, Tuesday Feb. 03, 2026

Bob Booth

Special to the Star-Telegram

In the 2025-26 Texas high school girls basketball season, several Fort Worth-area athletes had standout seasons.

Who had the best? You decide. Vote for the 2025-26 Star-Telegram Readers’ Choice Girls Basketball Player of the Year.

The winner will be honored on the Fort Worth All-Area Team, which will be revealed Monday. Voting will end 10 p.m. Friday.

This story was originally published March 31, 2026 at 4:55 AM.


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Charles Baggarly is a high school sports editor and reporter for the Fort Worth Star Telegram. He graduated from TCU in 2023 with a bachelor’s degree in journalism and served as TCU 360’s sports editor. Connect with Charles on Twitter or via email.