Shocker in Georgetown: Pieper stuns Frisco Wakeland to win 5A-II state title behind Masker’s heroics 📸
Comal Pieper stunned Wakeland 1-0 in the 5A-DII state final behind 10 saves from Nolan Masker and a late goal from Jack Blische to complete one of the biggest upsets of the tournament.
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Wimberley finishes the job: Lady Texans win 4A Division II state championship 📸
Wimberley defeats Sunnyvale 3-1 to win the 4A D-II state title, completing a redemption run fueled by last year’s heartbreaking loss.
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One bounce short: Salado’s title hopes end in heartbreak as Celina’s dynasty adds another chapter 📸
Celina wins its fifth straight state title with a 2-1 victory over Salado, as a late own goal decides the 4A Division I championship in Georgetown.
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Austin outlasts Atlanta, dominates golden set to reach LOVB Championship
LOVB Austin outlasts Atlanta in a dramatic semifinal, winning the golden set 15-8 to advance to the LOVB Championship and keep its repeat hopes alive.
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Houston rallies past Salt Lake in five sets, moves within one win of LOVB Finals
Top-seeded LOVB Houston rallied past Salt Lake in five sets behind a dominant blocking performance, moving within one win of the LOVB Championship.
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LOVB Austin sweeps Atlanta in playoff opener, moves within one win of finals
LOVB Austin swept Atlanta in the semifinal opener, delivering its most complete match of the season to take a 1-0 series lead and move within one win of the finals.
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Never say never: Why I’m stepping away from the Austin Sports Journal
Publisher and founder Michael Adams announces he is stepping away from Austin Sports Journal to take on a columnist role covering Marshall and WVU athletics this fall.
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Texas State roundup: Softball gets back in win column at UTSA; baseball falls to No. 2 Texas
Texas State softball rolled past UTSA 8-1, while baseball dropped a tough 10-8 game to No. 2 Texas after a big sixth inning.
Marshall takes series with second win over Texas State in another 2-1 decision 📸
Marshall edged Texas State 2-1 on Sunday to win the Sun Belt series, as the Bobcats managed just seven hits combined in the final two games.
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2026 South Central Texas high school football coaching carousel
Follow the 2025-26 high school football coaching changes from around the Austin-San Antonio corridor with the Austin Sports Journal.
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UIL soccer takeaways: Austin-San Antonio region signals a shift in power away from North Texas 📸
A shift in power emerged at the UIL soccer state championships as Austin-San Antonio and Houston programs combined for eight titles.
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ATX/SA talent fills UIL all-tournament teams following strong showing from area
Austin/San Antonio-area players dominate all-tournament teams following a strong UIL soccer state tournament with 4 champions and 10 semifinalists.
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UIL soccer Saturday roundup: Shootouts and late drama lift Kingwood, College Park and Klein Cain to 6A titles
Two matches go to penalty kicks and another is decided late as Kingwood, College Park and Klein Cain claim UIL 6A soccer state titles.
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UIL soccer Friday roundup: Montgomery Lake Creek rallies for 5A-DII title; Walnut Grove caps perfect season
Lake Creek rallies late to win 5A-DII title, while Walnut Grove dominates College Station to cap a perfect season in the 5A-DI state final.
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UIL soccer Thursday roundup: Waco La Vega edges Lake Dallas, Bridgeport rallies past Royal in OT thriller
Waco La Vega captures the 4A Division I title with a 1-0 win over Lake Dallas, while Bridgeport storms back to defeat Royal 5-2 in overtime in the 4A Division II final.
2026 UIL state soccer championship central: Stories, schedule and previews for South Central Texas teams
Everything you need to know about the UIL soccer state championships, including schedule, matchups and Austin Sports Journal statewide coverage.
Round Rock looks to end North Texas’ decade-long dominance in 6A-I in final vs. Keller 🎥
Round Rock faces Keller in the UIL 6A Division I state final, aiming to become the first Central Texas team since 2017 to beat North Texas for a title.
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Wimberley returns to state championship, this time to finish the job 🎥
Wimberley returns to the state final after last year’s PK loss, facing Sunnyvale with a dominant defense and redemption on its mind.
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Smithson Valley faces red-hot Walnut Grove in matchup of state championship newcomers
Smithson Valley (28-0) faces Prosper Walnut Grove in the UIL 5A state championship, one win away from the program’s first title.