Story byKLST San AngeloVIDEO: Central Bobcats close in on district title, Lady Cats prepare for playoff openerGriff McClellanFri, February 13, 2026 at 5:20 AM UTC·2 min readSAN ANGELO, Texas (Concho Valley Homepage) — It’s almost playoff season for Central High School Basketball. As Central High School gears up for playoff season, the Bobcats face longtime rival Odessa Permian once again Friday night. Central goes for the season sweep after knocking off the Panthers 74-67 on January 28, but greater stakes await heading into this matchup. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementWith a win, the Bobcats would clinch at least a share of a District 2-6A Region I title. They enter Friday’s matchup with a one-game lead for first place with at 7-1; their only loss came January 20 at Midland Lee.