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Ry Kelly Leads Klein Oak Past The Woodlands in 6A Playoffs

March 4, 2026
Klein Oak defeats The Woodlands 55-50 in the 6A-Division 1 playoffs. Ry Kelly shines as the Panthers advance to the regional semifinals against Duncanville.
In a thrilling 6A-Division 1 playoff matchup, the Klein Oak Panthers defeated The Woodlands 55-50 to secure their 30th win of the season. Klein Oak started strong with Marcus Epps Junior attacking the rim, while Ry Kelly provided a spark with a steal and a dunk. The Woodlands responded with excellent ball movement, highlighted by Mateo Sanz connecting with Dayjhon Miller for an alley-oop. However, Kelly's late-game scoring sealed the victory for the Panthers. Klein Oak now advances to the regional semifinals to take on Duncanville.