(EL PASO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT - Feb. 27, 2025) — The Chapin High School boys basketball team is gearing up for an exciting matchup in the Elite 8 of the UIL Class 5A, Division I basketball playoffs. The team will face Birdville High School on Friday, February 28, in Andrews, Texas.
The game is set to tip off at 3 p.m. Mountain time, with both teams vying for a chance to move one step closer to the state championship.
Chapin earned its spot in the Elite 8 with a dominant 53-40 victory over Denton High School in the regional semifinal on Tuesday at Midland College. This marks the fifth consecutive year the team has made it to the regional semifinal, and their third consecutive trip to the Elite 8.
The win on Tuesday highlighted Chapin’s continued excellence in the postseason and set the stage for what promises to be a thrilling contest on Friday.