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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UIL realignment: Leander ISD holds the cards in shaping Class 6A in the Austin-San Antonio area
With UIL realignment set for Feb. 2, Leander ISD’s five Class 6A schools could reshape district lines across the Austin-San Antonio area. Here are the top scenarios.
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UIL releases cutoff numbers for 2026-28 realignment, 6A number drops by 60
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.
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LOVB Austin drops second straight, falling to Salt Lake in reverse sweep
LOVB Salt Lake completed a five-set reverse sweep Thursday night, rallying past Austin after dropping the first two sets at SLCC Bruin Arena.
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Dallas Pulse sweeps Columbus Fury to improve to 4-1
The Dallas Pulse swept the Columbus Fury in straight sets Thursday night, improving to 4-1 on the season with balanced offense and strong net play.
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LOVB Houston rides momentum with road win over Atlanta
Jordan Thompson powered LOVB Houston past Atlanta in four sets, giving Houston back-to-back wins after last weekend’s sweep of Austin.
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Elite 50: Area high school softball players to know for the 2026 season
The Austin Sports Journal’s Elite 50 spotlights the top high school softball players across The Austin-San Antonio metroplex entering the 2026 season, featuring standouts from every classification and position. See who made the list.
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UIL realignment: The most intriguing storylines to follow in the lower classifications
Smithville, La Grange, Thorndale and Granger are all at the center of some of the most intriguing UIL realignment scenarios heading into Monday’s reveal. Here’s what to watch in Class 4A and below across South Central Texas.
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Vandegrift inches closer to District 26-6A title with win over Vista Ridge
Maddie Broxterman poured in 32 points as Vandegrift defeated Vista Ridge 61-42 on Wednesday, clinching at least a share of the District 26-6A title. See a reacap.
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Texas State adds 19 transfers in portal haul as Bobcats prepare for Pac-12 move
Texas State coach GJ Kinne calls the portal window “a lot better” as the Bobcats add 19 transfers and 19 signees to strengthen defense and the O-line.
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Five things to know as Texas State looks ahead after a season-defining finish
From a strong finish and transfer portal questions to defensive changes and Pac-12 momentum, Texas State enters the offseason with clarity and confidence.
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Texas State’s bowl win offers Pac-12 a preview of what’s coming
Explosive offense, disciplined defense and a fan base that travels – Texas State’s Armed Forces Bowl win was a preview of what the Pac-12 is about to get under G.J. Kinne.
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Elite 50: Area high school softball players to know for the 2026 season
The Austin Sports Journal’s Elite 50 spotlights the top high school softball players across The Austin-San Antonio metroplex entering the 2026 season, featuring standouts from every classification and position. See who made the list.
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Clean sheet: See photos from Vista Ridge’s win over McNeil
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Goal! See photos from Salado’s 3-0 girls soccer win over La Grange
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Class 4A girls basketball playoff outlook: Hot teams, clinching scenarios and looming first-round matchups
Four games remain as Class 4A girls basketball playoff races heat up across the Austin–San Antonio area. Here’s how the district and division picture is shaping up.
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UIL realignment: How Austin ISD schools could be impacted
With UIL realignment five days away, here’s a breakdown of how Austin ISD schools could be affected by new district alignments for the 2026–28 seasons.
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Breaking down the Class 5A girls high school basketball playoff chase in South Central Texas
The Class 5A girls basketball playoff race is heating up across Central Texas as the regular season enters its final two weeks. Here’s a district-by-district look at teams that have clinched, those on the brink and how the Division I and Division II brackets could take shape.
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Class 6A girls basketball playoff outlook: Who to watch as season enters home stretch
Two and a half weeks remain in the regular season. Here’s where Class 6A stands in 25-6A, 26-6A and 29-6A, including clinch scenarios and bracket projections.
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Boys soccer report: Impact players, rankings and must-see games this week
The Austin-area boys soccer season is heating up. Here are our Week 2 rankings, 15 impact players, district races to watch and five must-see games this week.
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Girls soccer report: Breakout players, district races to watch and must-see games
Updated girls soccer rankings, standout players, district races to watch and five must-see matchups this week across Central Texas.
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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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