UIL realignment created clear winners and losers across Austin-area high school football as districts and playoff paths shift for the 2026–28 cycle.
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UIL realignment has reshaped Austin ISD football, sending programs into new districts and redefining rivalries and playoff paths across multiple classifications.
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Liberty Hill and new varsity program Legacy Ranch enter a demanding football district featuring long road trips, established state powers and the unknown of two first-year schools.
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UIL realignment delivered major Class 6A football changes across the Austin–San Antonio area, shifting Westlake and Lake Travis east, moving Leander ISD into Region III and sending Dripping Springs south.
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UIL realignment arrives Feb. 2. Here’s what to know about Class 5A in the Austin–San Antonio area, including division splits, district projections and the potential return of the Manor–Elgin rivalry.
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Part 2 of our Hot 100 series looking ahead to the 2026 Texas high school football season features 50 more players to watch in the upcoming season. See who made the list.
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Our high school football look ahead to 2026 starts with Part 1 of the Hot 100 players to watch across South Central Texas. Part 2 is coming Sunday.
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McNeil coach Scott Hermes is leaving the Mavericks to become Glenn’s head coach and athletic coordinator after leading McNeil to two playoff trips. Continue reading Breaking news: McNeil coach Scott Hermes hired as Glenn head coach, athletic coordinator
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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The Austin Sports Journal announces its 2025 All-South Central Texas football award winners, honoring the top offensive and defensive players, underclassman, newcomer and coach of the year from across the area.
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The Austin Sports Journal announces the 2025 All–South Central Texas Football Team, honoring the top players from Class 6A through sub-4A and private schools on offense, defense and special teams.
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Get game times, ticket information and find out how to watch the 2025 UIL Texas high school football state championship games at AT&T Stadium in Arlington. Continue reading 2025 UIL football state championships: Scores, schedule, ticket information and how to watch
Smithson Valley celebrates its second consecutive Class 5A Division I state championship after defeating Frisco Lone Star at AT&T Stadium. View the full photo gallery from Arlington. Continue reading Photos: Smithson Valley wins second straight 5A Division I state championship
Smithson Valley held Frisco Lone Star’s high-powered offense in check, winning 28-6 to claim its second straight Class 5A Division I state championship. Continue reading Smithson Valley shuts down Lone Star to win second straight state title
Frisco Lone Star and Smithson Valley meet at AT&T Stadium in the Class 5A Division I UIL state championship. See players to watch and our prediction. Continue reading Smithson Valley returns to AT&T Stadium with repeat in their sights
Find parings and scores for Austin-area teams playing in the 2025 UIL Texas high school football playoffs. We will update this page throughout the playoffs. Continue reading 2025 Texas high school playoff pairings: Schedule and results for Austin-area teams
Yoakum dominated Llano 71-27 in the Class 3A Division I semifinals, earning a trip to the UIL state championship game at AT&T Stadium. Continue reading Yoakum overwhelms Llano in rout, advances to Class 3A-I state championship
Four Austin-area teams pursue Arlington in the UIL state semifinals. Matchups, game times and advancement percentages from the Austin Sports Journal. Continue reading Which of the four area teams have the best shot of reaching AT&T Stadium?
The Austin Sports Journal pick ’em panel makes their bi-district predictions for area Texas high school football playoff games and four Texas college football games. Continue reading The Austin Sports Journal’s bi-district playoff and college football picks
Check out the Austin Sports Journal’s final Austin-San Antonio region Texas high school football rankings for the regular season. Continue reading Final regular-season high school football rankings for Austin-area teams
