Follow the 2025-26 high school football coaching changes from around the Austin-San Antonio corridor with the Austin Sports Journal. Continue reading 2026 South Central Texas high school football coaching carousel
UIL realignment created clear winners and losers across Austin-area high school football as districts and playoff paths shift for the 2026–28 cycle. Continue reading UIL realignment: Winners and losers from Monday’s reveal
UIL realignment has reshaped Austin ISD football, sending programs into new districts and redefining rivalries and playoff paths across multiple classifications. Continue reading UIL realignment alters playoff paths for Austin ISD football programs
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. Continue reading Liberty Hill, Legacy Ranch face travel and unknowns in new football district
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. Continue reading UIL realignment shifts Class 6A power east, splits long-standing rivals
A complete, classification-by-classification list of Austin–San Antonio area UIL districts and schools for the 2026–28 alignment cycle. Continue reading New Austin-San Antonio area UIL districts by classification for 2026–28
UIL realignment arrives Monday, and district placements will set the competitive map across Central Texas for the next two seasons. From Class 6A pressure points to lower-classification domino effects, here’s what schools and fans should be watching. Continue reading UIL realignment arrives Monday: What to know and what to keep an eye on
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. Continue reading UIL realignment: 5A outlook for the Austin-San Antonio area and a possible rivalry reborn
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. Continue reading Hot 100: A look at area high school football players to know for 2026 (Part 2)
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. Continue reading Hot 100: A look at area high school football players to know for 2026 (Part 1)
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
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. Continue reading 2025 All-South Central Texas football awards: Players and coach of the year honorees Â
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. Continue reading 2025 All-South Central Texas Football TeamsÂ
The Austin Sports Journal will return to a subscription model beginning Jan. 1, 2026. Premium content will require membership at $7.99/month. Learn more inside. Continue reading Austin Sports Journal will return to a subscription model Jan. 1
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
The UIL released official enrollment cutoffs for the 2026–28 realignment, highlighted by a drop in the Class 6A threshold to 2,215 and several South Central Texas schools changing classifications. Continue reading UIL releases cutoff numbers for 2026-28 realignment, 6A number drops by 60
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
