2021 UIL girls state basketball tournament: Championship game coverage for DeSoto, Frisco Liberty

The Dallas Morning News’ Greg Riddle recaps the UIL girls state basketball tournament. He breaks down matchups involving Dallas-area teams in the 6A (DeSoto) and 5A (Frisco Liberty) classifications.

Find The News’ coverage of boys state championship games here.

Class 6A championship

DeSoto 53, Cypress Creek 37

DeSoto

Record: 28-2

Playoff road: d. Killeen Shoemaker 69-18, d. Tyler Legacy 65-26, d. Sachse 56-23, d. Langham Creek 74-41, d. Duncanville 52-39, d. South Grand Prairie 63-52, d. Cypress Creek 53-37

Previous appearances at state: 2 (2008, 2019, 2021)

State titles: 1 (2021)

Championship story: DeSoto girls defeat Cypress Creek in 6A state basketball championship to win first title in program history

Championship photo gallery: History made! DeSoto girls capture their first state basketball title

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• DeSoto isn’t fazed by the undefeated record or All-Americans of Cypress Creek — they’re fearless and hungry for a title
• After defeating South Grand Prairie, DeSoto eyes an elusive state title once again
• Short-handed DeSoto defeats rival Duncanville

Class 5A championship

Cedar Park 46, Frisco Liberty 39

Frisco Liberty

Record: 22-9

Playoff road: d. McKinney North 29-27, d. Carrollton Newman Smith 67-23, d. Frisco Memorial 33-28, d. North Forney 49-30, d. Wylie East 39-32, d. Lubbock Cooper 39-37 (OT), Cedar Park d. Frisco Liberty 46-39

Appearances at state: 4 (2016, 2019, 2020, 2021)

State titles: 1 (2020)

Championship story: Frisco Liberty’s late rally falls short against Cedar Park in girls basketball 5A state final

Championship photos: Frisco Liberty players leave it all out on the floor, embrace each other after loss to Cedar Park in state final

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• Duo’s return from major injuries is just as extraordinary as Liberty’s journey to a third straight title game
• The lore of the elephant tie: Liberty’s recent playoff runs have been filled with high drama — and a little superstition
• Redhawks (still) balling! Frisco Liberty extends playoff win streak to 13 games, advances to state final

TAPPS

• TAPPS girls basketball championship recap: McKinney Cornerstone girls lose in 3A
• TAPPS girls basketball championship recaps: Bishop Lynch, Fort Worth Southwest Christian win titles in 6A, 5A
• Bishop Lynch boys have chance to play giant-slayers once again, while girls can add another title to illustrious history
• TAPPS basketball playoff pairings: State championship pairings, semifinals results for Dallas-area teams

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