Tuesday Boys Basketball Fastbreak: See results, top performances from the area

By Darren Lauber

Updated January 14, 2026 11:06 AM

Alvarado guard Brendyn Webb (5) defends against Kennedale guard Jacoby Lovings (12) during the first half of a UIL boys basketball game between Alvarado and Kennedale at Kennedale High School in Kennedale, Texas, Tuesday Jan. 13, 2026 Bob Booth Special to the Star-Telegram

Welcome to The Fastbreak, a biweekly Star-Telegram series featuring the top Fort Worth-area high school basketball news, performances and results.

Game of the Week: Kennedale downs Alvarado

Kennedale is the defending Class 4A Division II state champion and while the cupboard is far from bare, it might be an uphill climb for the Wildcats to return to San Antonio.

The Wildcats only lost 2 players to graduation off of the 2025 championship team, but one was big man A’meir Williams who pulled down 14 rebounds in the title game. Another star in San Antonio was guard Trey Smith who scored 22 points in the championship game.

Smith has played very little in 2026 and is out indefinitely with a hip injury. But back are guards Jacoby Lovings (16 points in the title game) and Bryson Nickerson (11) to go along with Williams’ younger brother Keysean Williams.

The Wildcats looked like a team that could make some noise in the playoffs as Kennedale, No. 11 in the latest Texas Association of Basketball Coaches Class 4A state poll, demolished Alvarado 79-35 on Tuesday to improve to 4-0 in District 12-4A and 19-5 overall.

Kennedale jumped out to a 42-11 lead at the half behind Lovings who scored 9 of his 11 points in the first half. The Wildcats had four players in double-digit scoring with Lovings, A.J. Brown (10 points), Shehab Shamaka (12) and sophomore Kingston Jamerson leading the way with 19.

Kennedale coach Doug Groff substituted liberally in the second half. Alvarado (10-12 overall, 1-2 district) was led by Preston McDaniel who had 13 points.

More notable results

Azle edges FW Brewer in overtime

After going winless for the past two seasons in district play, Azle has made an about face as the Hornets downed Fort Worth Brewer 52-42 in overtime on Tuesday night.

It was the first time that Azle (15-9 overall, 3-0 in District 5-5A) has defeated Brewer (17-7, 2-2) in 14 seasons to break a string of 26 straight losses.

Cason Cook had 13 points, 6 in overtime, as did Bryce Robinson, who hit a big 3 pointer in OT, to lead Azle. Jayden Taylor had 11 points including going 4 of 6 from the line in OT as the Hornets outscored the Bears 13-3 in the extra period.

Jayden Johnson led Brewer with a game-high 19 points while Tyrique Loyd chipped in 13 for the Bears.

Birdville pulls away to down Colleyville Heritage

Colleyville Heritage hung around early, but No. 2 NRH Birdville poured it on in the second half for a 74-56 win over the Panthers in a District 6-5A game at Birdville HS.

Colleyville Heritage (18-6 overall, 2-2 district) only trailed by 4 at the break, but Birdville (20-3, 3-0) pulled away behind 31 points from Sawyer Dotson and 22 by Avery Webb.

Dmauri Evans led the Panthers with 23 points followed by Grayson Eichinger who tossed in 19.

Mansfield holds off Mansfield Legacy rally

Mansfield Legacy scored 32 points in the fourth quarter, but it wasn’t quite enough as Mansfield held off the Brocos for an 89-79 win in a District 3-6A game at Legacy HS.

Mansfield, No. 18 in Class 6A according to the TABC, stays on top in 3-6A, improving to 19-4 overall and 4-0 in district play. The Tigers were led by K.T. Turner who had 27 points with Caden Shaver and Preston Jackson contributing 16 and 10 points respectively.

Legacy (14-12, 1-3) had four players score in double figures. Elijah Darden led the way with 22 points with Jamerson Green adding 21, Landon Todd chipping in 14 and Kenny Gabriel Jr. scoring 13.

Mansfield Lake Ridge cruises past Crowley

Mansfield Lake Ridge is No. 18 in the latest Class 6A TABC Poll, but needed a key win over Crowley in District 3-6A and got it with a 71-60 victory on Tuesday.

Lake Ridge (15-7 overall, 1-2 district) climbs into a fourth-place tie with FW Boswell with the win. Onie Lewis led the way for Lake Ridge with 26 points with Ashton Parker adding 23 and Roman Dulin chipping in 13.

Crowley (9-12, 2-2) remains in third place in district play.

Top Performers

Sawyer Dotson, NRH Birdville: Dotson poured in 31 points as the second-ranked Hawks pulled away in the 2nd half for a 74-56 win over Colleyville Heritage to improve to 20-3 overall and 3-0 in District 6-5A.

K.T. Turner, Mansfield: Turner scored a game-high 27 points as No. 18 Mansfield (19-4 overall, 4-0 district) held off Mansfield Legacy (14-12, 1-3) 89-79 to remain atop the District 3-6A standings.