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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Round Rock leaves no doubt: Lady Dragons take down Keller 3-1 for first state title 📸
Round Rock claimed its first-ever state championship, defeating Keller 3-1 behind a dominant MVP performance from sophomore Aiden Hernandez in the UIL 6A final.
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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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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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Perfection! Smithson Valley wins first state title, caps undefeated season with OT victory 📸
Smithson Valley beats Walnut Grove 1-0 in OT to win its first state title, finishing a perfect 29-0 season behind a dominant defense.
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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.
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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.
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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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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.
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David vs. Goliath: Young Salado takes aim at four-time defending champion Celina
Salado faces four-time defending champion Celina in the 4A Division II state final, bringing a breakthrough season up against a Texas high school soccer dynasty.
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UIL soccer state championships: Statewide schedule, scores, parings and ticket information
Here’s everything you need to know about the 2026 UIL soccer state championships, including schedule, matchups, ticket prices and locations.
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Smithson Valley shuts out A&M Consolidated, advances to first state title game 📸
Smithson Valley stayed unbeaten at 28-0, defeating A&M Consolidated 2-0 to advance to the UIL Class 5A Division I state championship.
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Salado breaks through: Lady Eagles top Davenport, advance to first state title game 📸
Salado breaks through with a 2-1 win over Davenport, advancing to the first state championship game in program history behind a late goal from freshman Paige Stock.
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2026 UIL girls soccer playoffs: Regional championship final scores
The road to Georgetown gets underway Thursday. Here’s the complete playoff schedule for area teams in the 2026 UIL girls soccer playoffs, including matchups and game times.
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2026 UIL boys soccer playoffs: Regional championship final scores
The road to Georgetown is underway. Here’s the complete playoff schedule for Austin–area teams in the 2026 UIL boys soccer playoffs, including matchups and game times.
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Pieper rallies past Cedar Park in overtime thriller, advances to first state semifinals 📸
Pieper rallied from a late deficit and scored twice in overtime to defeat Cedar Park 4-2 in the Class 5A Division II Region IV final, advancing to the state semifinals for the first time in program history.
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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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Vandegrift defeats San Antonio Clark 1-0 in overtime, advances to regional semifinals
Freshman Jacklyn Dashnaw scored on a penalty kick in the second overtime period to lift Vandegrift to a 1-0 playoff win over San Antonio Clark and into the regional semifinals.
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Brandeis stuns top-ranked Westlake 3-2 in UIL 6A Division I area playoff
Brandeis stunned No. 1 Westlake 3-2 in a UIL Class 6A Division I area playoff, handing the Chaparrals their first multi-goal concession of the season.
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Round Rock holds off San Antonio Reagan in UIL 6A Division I girls soccer area playoff 📸
Round Rock defeated San Antonio Reagan 1-0 in the UIL Class 6A Division I girls soccer area playoff, with Phia Hull scoring the lone goal to send the Lady Dragons through.
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San Antonio Reagan defeats Lake Travis 4-1 in UIL 6A boys soccer area playoff 📸
Reagan used a strong first half and two goals from Riker Frazier to defeat Lake Travis 4-1 in the UIL Class 6A Division I area playoff, advancing behind a balanced offensive performance and timely second-half response.
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Adalyn Albright’s golden goal lifts Lake Travis past Warren in overtime playoff thriller 📸
Adalyn Albright scored the golden goal in double overtime as Lake Travis defeated San Antonio Warren 2-1 in a UIL 6A Division I area playoff. Despite dominating with 28 shots on goal, the Cavaliers needed a late breakthrough to advance to the regional semifinals.
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Canyon Lake rallies for 5-3 overtime win over Legacy Ranch in 4A-II playoffs
Canyon Lake scored twice in overtime to defeat Legacy Ranch 5-3 in a UIL Class 4A Division II bi-district playoff game Friday at Hawks Stadium.
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Pieper wins another playoff classic over Liberty Hill, advances on PKs
Comal Pieper edged Liberty Hill in a penalty shootout after a 3-3 thriller, advancing to the area round of the UIL Class 5A Division II playoffs.
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