text: Below is an context that describes a sql query, paired with an question that provides further information. Write an answer that appropriately completes the request.  # noqa: E501
  ### Context:
  CREATE TABLE table_name_65 (ties INTEGER, wins VARCHAR, losses VARCHAR, starts VARCHAR)
  ### Question:
  Which Ties is the highest one that has Losses smaller than 9, and Starts of 26, and Wins smaller than 21?
  ### Answer:
  SELECT MAX(ties) FROM table_name_65 WHERE losses < 9 AND starts = 26 AND wins < 21