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The Wildcats return 14 starters and are favored in Region I after a 10‑4 season that reached the state quarterfinals. Key seniors AJ Huddleston, Cooper Hammock‑Wilson and Peytan Moyers headline a promising roster as they prepare to open against Sweetwater on August 28.
The University Interscholastic League has handed down a one‑year suspension for Coach Neil Searcy after he conducted prohibited contact drills during the spring, disrupting the team's preseason preparations and casting uncertainty over the upcoming campaign.
Starting August 1, 2024, the University Interscholastic League requires Texas high schools to use Wet Bulb Globe Temperature readings to gauge heat risk, prompting schedule shifts, cooling stations and concerns about conditioning impacts.
The University Interscholastic League confirmed the Alamodome in San Antonio as the championship venue through 2028, emphasizing both tradition and openness to explore alternative sites.
Starting August 1, Texas schools must use Wet Bulb Globe Temperature to gauge practice safety, limiting sessions in extreme heat and requiring cooling equipment to protect student athletes.
The University Interscholastic League’s latest rule requires Texas high school football teams to use Wet Bulb Globe Temperature to gauge practice safety, reshaping schedules and raising new challenges for schools without indoor facilities.
As fall camp begins, teams across Southeast Texas are adjusting schedules and safety measures ahead of the August 28 kickoff
The 2026 Texas high school baseball season produced a wealth of talent in the Big Country region, with coaches, players and teams earning recognition on the All‑Big Country Super Team.
Coaches across Texas are raising alarms about how name, image, and likeness agreements could reshape high school sports, from competitive balance to athlete stress.
The University Interscholastic League has cleared a pilot program that will test a 35‑second shot clock in varsity basketball, with coaches highlighting its potential to modernize the game and align high school play with collegiate standards.
The University Interscholastic League outlined its current policies on coach involvement in the State 7‑on‑7 event, discussed the prospects for sanctioning girls flag football, and confirmed San Antonio as the host city for the basketball tournament through the 2027‑28 season.
Through 2028 the University Interscholastic League will hold its boys and girls basketball state championships at the Alamodome, while also examining venue alternatives, NIL policies and the addition of flag football for female athletes.
Five‑star cornerback John Meredith, ruled ineligible by the University Interscholastic League after a transfer, has reclassified to the 2026 class and will enroll early at the University of Texas, choosing the Longhorns over Texas A&M while drawing comparisons to NFL standout Sauce Gardner.
Steve Sarkisian confirmed that John Meredith, a top-ranked defensive back, reclassified from the 2027 class to 2026 and will join Texas football for the upcoming season.
Nine teams representing the Houston Texans will compete in Westfield, Indiana, where the Texas Fury defend their girls’ high school title, while the NFL’s partnership with TMRW Sports aims to launch a pro circuit before the Los Angeles Games.
Five-star offensive lineman Ismael Camara chose Texas over Alabama and LSU, while four-star defensive back Brandon Sherrard pledged to the Longhorns, propelling the 2027 class to a top-five national standing.
The UIL has denied appeals by five‑star cornerback John Meredith III and four‑star quarterback Colton Nussmeier, preserving their eligibility at former schools while they await college commitments.
The district is moving football practices to early mornings to comply with UIL heat‑safety rules, ensuring athlete welfare as the new school year approaches.
To protect athletes from soaring afternoon temperatures, West Rusk High School’s football program will hold its Fall Camp practices in the mornings, coordinating with band schedules and maintaining communication through SportsYou.
Eastwood High School finished runner‑up in the Houston Texans bracket while El Dorado reached the final four in the Dallas Cowboys bracket, highlighting the rapid rise of girls flag football in El Paso.
An overview of the University Interscholastic League's classification system, championship traditions, and notable alumni from the Dallas‑Fort Worth area.
A look at the players and coaches who defined the 2026 season in San Antonio high school baseball.
The state’s premier 7‑on‑7 football showcase opens in College Station, featuring Dallas‑area squads, safety upgrades and a first‑ever coach‑to‑player communication system.
The top‑ranked Dallas‑area cornerback in the Class of 2027 announced his pledge to the University of Texas on ESPN's Pat McAfee Show, joining receiver Easton Royal as the second five‑star pledge for the Longhorns. The commitment comes amid uncertainty over his eligibility after a transfer ruling.