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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Austin Region girls flag football season kicks off at Burger Stadium 📸
The Dallas Cowboys Austin Region girls flag football season kicked off Saturday with games at Burger Stadium and Bob Shelton Stadium. Here’s a look at opening day through the lens.
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UIL realignment: Winners and losers from Monday’s reveal
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 alters playoff paths for Austin ISD football programs
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, Legacy Ranch face travel and unknowns in new football district
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 shifts Class 6A power east, splits long-standing rivals
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: 5A outlook for the Austin-San Antonio area and a possible rivalry reborn
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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Hot 100: A look at area high school football players to know for 2026 (Part 2)
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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Hot 100: A look at area high school football players to know for 2026 (Part 1)
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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Breaking news: McNeil coach Scott Hermes hired as Glenn head coach, athletic coordinator
McNeil coach Scott Hermes is leaving the Mavericks to become Glenn’s head coach and athletic coordinator after leading McNeil to two playoff trips.
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2025 All-South Central Texas football awards: Players and coach of the year honorees Â
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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2025 All-South Central Texas Football TeamsÂ
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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2025 UIL football state championships: Scores, schedule, ticket information and how to watch
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.
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Photos: Smithson Valley wins second straight 5A Division I state championship
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.
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Smithson Valley shuts down Lone Star to win second straight state title
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.
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Smithson Valley returns to AT&T Stadium with repeat in their sights
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.
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2025 Texas high school playoff pairings: Schedule and results for Austin-area teams
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.
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Yoakum overwhelms Llano in rout, advances to Class 3A-I state championship
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.
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Which of the four area teams have the best shot of reaching AT&T Stadium?
Four Austin-area teams pursue Arlington in the UIL state semifinals. Matchups, game times and advancement percentages from the Austin Sports Journal.
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The Austin Sports Journal’s bi-district playoff and college football picksÂ
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.
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Final regular-season high school football rankings for Austin-area teams
Check out the Austin Sports Journal’s final Austin-San Antonio region Texas high school football rankings for the regular season.
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The Austin Sports Journal’s Week 11 high school and college football picksÂ
The Austin Sports Journal pick ’em panel makes their predictions for 20 Texas high school football games and five Texas college football games.
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The Austin Sports Journal’s Week 10 high school and college football picksÂ
The Austin Sports Journal pick ’em panel makes their predictions for 20 Texas high school football games and five Texas college football games.
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The Austin Sports Journal’s Week 9 helmet stickers and Friday night stars of the week  Â
Lake Travis’ Luke McBride and Thorndale’s Hudson Thigpen are our Friday Nigh Stars of the Week. See who got helmet stickers from the Austin Sports Journal for Week 9.
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Austin-San Antonio region Week 10 high school football rankingsÂ
Check out this week’s Austin-San Antonio region Texas high school football rankings by the Austin Sports Journal.
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Watch: Lake Travis defeats Westlake 34-10 for first win at Chaparral Stadium in 10 years
Lake Travis defeated Westlake 31-10 in the Battle of the Lakes, led by Vann Hopping and Luke McBride, putting the Cavaliers on track for their first district title since 2019.
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Watch: Westlake retires Drew Brees’ No. 15 in pregame ceremony
Westlake football retired Drew Brees’ No. 15 on Friday, Oct. 24, 2025 before a sold out crowd at Chaparral Stadium in Austin, Texas. The former New Orleans Saints quarterback led the Chaparrals to a Class 5A state championship in 1996.
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St. Stephen’s embraces new era with smooth transition to 11-man footballÂ
St. Stephen’s Episcopal School makes a historic leap from six-man to 11-man football, transforming team dynamics, boosting school spirit and laying the foundation for a lasting legacy.
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Five must-see high school football games for Week 8 around South Central Texas
Week 8 brings high-stakes rivalries and playoff races across South Central Texas. Here are five must-see high school football games to watch Friday.
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The Austin Sports Journal’s Week 9 high school and college football picksÂ
The Austin Sports Journal pick ’em panel makes their predictions for 20 Texas high school football games and five Texas college football games.
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The Austin Sports Journal’s Week 8 helmet stickers and Friday night stars of the week  Â
Hutto’s Kaden Stefek and Johnson City’s Wyatt Lorenzen are our Friday Nigh Stars of the Week. See who got helmet stickers from the Austin Sports Journal for Week 8.
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Week 8 Austin-San Antonio region high school football rankings: Lake Travis sets up showdown with Westlake
Check out this week’s Austin-San Antonio region Texas high school football rankings by the Austin Sports Journal.
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Covert Ford Athlete of the Week: Hayes Paddock, St. Andrew’s football
Meet the Covert Ford Austin-Area High School Athlete of the Week for the week of Oct. 6-11, St. Andrew’s football player Hayes Paddock.
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The Austin Sports Journal’s Week 8 high school and college football picksÂ
The Austin Sports Journal pick ’em panel makes their predictions for 20 Texas high school football games and five Texas college football games.
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Week 7Austin-San Antonio region high school football rankings:Â Austin Eastside makes first ever appearance in rankingsÂ
Check out this week’s Austin-San Antonio region Texas high school football rankings by the Austin Sports Journal.
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The Austin Sports Journal’s Week 7 helmet stickers and Friday night stars of the week  Â
Anderson’s Caleb Crenshaw and St. Andrew’s Hayes Paddock are our Friday Nigh Stars of the Week. See who got helmet stickers from the Austin Sports Journal for Week 7.
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Highlights: Crenshaw, Anderson run through Hendrickson to stay undefeated
Caleb Crenshaw rushes for 294 yards and 2 TDs as Anderson defeats Hendrickson 45-24 in a dominant conference football win.
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Highlights: Hutto hangs on to defeat Round Rock, remains unbeaten in 25-6A
Jaiden Fields scored three touchdowns and Kaden Stefek led a balanced attack as Hutto outlasted Round Rock 33-31 in a high-scoring district matchup Friday night.
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Highlights: Westlake runs away with 58-14 win over rival Austin High
See highlights from Westlake’s 58-14 win over District 26-6A rival Austin High. The Chaparrals move to 5-1 and take on Bowie next week at Burger Stadium.
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The Austin Sports Journal’s Week 7 high school and college football picksÂ
The Austin Sports Journal pick ’em panel makes their predictions for 20 Texas high school football games and five Texas college football games.
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Week 6 Austin-San Antonio region high school football rankings:Â McNeil shakes up our Class 6A top 5
Check out this week’s Austin-San Antonio region Texas high school football rankings by the Austin Sports Journal.
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The Austin Sports Journal’s Week 6 helmet stickers and Friday night stars of the week  Â
East View’s Cormyc Guerro and Manor New Tech’s Christian Salazar are our Friday Nigh Stars of the Week. See who got helmet stickers from the Austin Sports Journal for Week 6.
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Covert Ford Athlete of the Week: Wade Allen, Westwood, footballÂ
Meet the Covert Ford Austin-Area High School Athlete of the Week for the week of Sept. 22-27. Westwood running back Wade Allen.
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The Austin Sports Journal’s Week 6 high school and college football picks
The Austin Sports Journal pick ’em panel makes their predictions for 20 Texas high school football games and five Texas college football games.
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Week 5 Austin-San Antonio region high school football rankings: Â Hutto makes debut in 6A top five
Check out this week’s Austin-San Antonio region Texas high school football rankings by the Austin Sports Journal.
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The Austin Sports Journal’s Week 5 helmet stickers and Friday night stars of the week  Â
Find out who the standout performers were from around the Austin-San Antonio region in Week 5 of the 2025 Texas high school football season and see our Friday Night Stars of the Week.
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Highlights: Jaxon Schad’s 4 TD passes lifts Weiss over Hendrickson
Sophomore QB Jaxon Schad rallied Weiss past Hendrickson with 5 TDs in our Austin-area high school game of the week presented by Victoria Air Conditioning.
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McDade cancels varsity football season for safety reasons
McDade High School canceled its varsity football season after injuries left just 13 players. Parents and students share disappointment in the decision.
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Highlights: Bastrop throttles McCallum for first 5-0 start since 2009
The Bastrop Bears put on an offensive clinic Thursday in a 69-7 rout of McCallum at House Park Stadium in Austin.
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The Austin Sports Journal’s Week 5 high school and college football predictionsÂ
The Austin Sports Journal pick ’em panel welcomes intern Caroline Cooper as we make our predictions for 20 Texas high school football games and five Texas college football games.
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