Anderson wide receiver Jay Fullmer (21) hurdles McCallum defensive lineman Tucker Satterfield (53) as the McCallum defense attempt to bring him down in the first half of the Shoal Creek Showdown as the McCallum Knights and Anderson Trojans open their football season at House Park in Austin, Aug. 28, 2025. The Trojans won the game 37-2.
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McCallum Head Coach Tom Gammerdinger yells to his team in the first half of the Shoal Creek Showdown as the McCallum Knights and Anderson Trojans open their football season at House Park in Austin, Aug. 28, 2025. The Trojans won the game 37-2.
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McCallum warms up ahead of the game between the McCallum Knights and Bastrop Bears at House Park in Austin, Sept. 25, 2025
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McCallum quarterback Aiden Ilai (12) dives over the play to score a touchdown in the first half of the game between the McCallum Knights and Bastrop Bears at House Park in Austin, Sept. 25, 2025.
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McCallum Head Coach Thomas Gammerdinger walks the field as his team warms up ahead of the game between the McCallum Knights and Bastrop Bears at House Park in Austin, Sept. 25, 2025.
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Bastrop takes the field ahead of the game between the McCallum Knights and Bastrop Bears at House Park in Austin, Sept. 25, 2025.
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In Bastrop wide receiver Zac Wilkinson (17) catches a pass in the end zone to score a touchdown in the first half of the game between the McCallum Knights and Bastrop Bears at House Park in Austin, Sept. 25, 2025.
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Bastrop walks out of the locker room ahead of the game between the McCallum Knights and Bastrop Bears at House Park in Austin, Sept. 25, 2025.
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Bastrop quarterback Weston Nielsen (13) carries the ball as McCallum defensive lineman Nash Wegner (50) gives chase in the first half of the game between the McCallum Knights and Bastrop Bears at House Park in Austin, Sept. 25, 2025.
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Bastrop lineman Tiki Hola (55) gestures for a call In the first half of the game between the McCallum Knights and Bastrop Bears at House Park in Austin, Sept. 25, 2025.
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Hays huddles on the field ahead of the game against Pflugervile at the Pfield on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025 in Pflugerville, Texas.
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Pflugerville receiver Qualyn Penson (14) jumps into the endzone for a touchdown during the game against Hays at the Pfield on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025 in Pflugerville, Texas.
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Hays captains take the field for the coin toss ahead of the game against Pflugervile at the Pfield on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025 in Pflugerville, Texas.
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Pflugerville defensive back Jaedon Walker (30) intercepts a dropped pass intended for Hays receiver Jayden Gingrow (8) during the game at the Pfield on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025 in Pflugerville, Texas.
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Pflugerville receiver Qualyn Penson (14) runs the ball down the sideline during the game against Hays at the Pfield on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025 in Pflugerville, Texas.
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Hays players huddle on the field during the game against Pflugervile at the Pfield on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025 in Pflugerville, Texas.
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Quarterback Rees Wise (9) leads his team in a prayer as the Westlake Chaparrals take the field ahead of their against the Steele Knights at Chaparral Stadium in West Lake Hills, Sept. 19, 2025.
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Quarterback Rees Wise (9) hypes up his team as the Westlake Chaparrals take the field ahead of their against the Steele Knights at Chaparral Stadium in West Lake Hills, Sept. 19, 2025.
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LBJ defensive back Antione Baker (7) plays against Manor New Tech on Oct. 9, 2025 at Nelson Field in Austin, Texas.?
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LBJ wideout Javarlyn Smith (0) picks up yards after the catch against Manor New Tech on Oct. 9, 2025 at Nelson Field in Austin, Texas.??
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Hays Hawks kicker Wyatt Deleon (45) for the field goal against the Hays Hawks during the first quarter at the District 12-5A football game on Friday, Oct. 10, 2025, at the Bob Shelton Stadium in Hays County, Texas.
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Hays Hawks charge the field before the game against the Weiss Wolves at the District 12-5A football game on Friday, Oct. 10, 2025, at the Bob Shelton Stadium in Hays County, Texas.
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Referee Terance McCann tosses the coin between the Hays Hawks and the Weiss Wolves at the District 12-5A football game on Friday, Oct. 10, 2025, at the Bob Shelton Stadium in Hays County, Texas.
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Weiss Wolves charge the field before the game against the Hays Hawks at the District 12-5A football game on Friday, Oct. 10, 2025, at the Bob Shelton Stadium in Hays County, Texas.
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Weiss Wolves head coach Malcolm Hill talks to his team after the 50-8 win against the Hays Hawks at the District 12-5A football game on Friday, Oct. 10, 2025, at the Bob Shelton Stadium in Hays County, Texas.
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Hays Hawks head coach Mark Torres talks to is team after the 50-8 loss against the Weiss Wolves at the District 12-5A football game on Friday, Oct. 10, 2025, at the Bob Shelton Stadium in Hays County, Texas.
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Weiss Wolves rush the field to begin the second half against the Hays Hawks at the District 12-5A football game on Friday, Oct. 10, 2025, at the Bob Shelton Stadium in Hays County, Texas.
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Hays Highsteppers team perform during halftime at the District 12-5A football game against the Weiss Wolves on Friday, Oct. 10, 2025, at the Bob Shelton Stadium in Hays County, Texas.
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Weiss Wolves wide receiver Dallas Schad (11), left, rushes over to give his brother quarterback Jaxon Schad (15) a chest bump for the keeper touchdown during the third quarter at the District 12-5A football game on Friday, Oct. 10, 2025, at the Bob Shelton Stadium in Hays County, Texas.
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The fourth round of the 2025 Texas high school football playoffs is down to 80 teams left from Class 6A to Class 2A as the postseason moves to the regional finals round around Texas.
Four undefeated teams around the state were eliminated in the third round of the playoffs last week; 23 undefeated teams remain and five of this week’s matchups pit teams with perfect records: San Antonio Johnson-Lake Travis in Class 6A DI; Alvarado-Celina in Class 4A DI; Midland Greenwood-Brock in Class 4A DII; and Alvarado-Celina and San Antonio Davenport-La Vernia in Class 2A DII.
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Vandergrift Vipers Evan Williamson (22) celebrates his touchdown In the second half. Vandegrift defeated San Marcos 24-7 in a Class 6A Division II regional semifinal playoff game on Friday, Nov.28, 2025 at Alamodome
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Here are complete state pairings for the fourth round of the playoffs this week around the state:
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Class 6A
Division I
Region I — North Crowley (12-1) vs Allen (13-0), 7 p.m. Friday, Denton (DATCU Stadium)
Region II — Duncanville (10-1) vs Waxahachie (11-1), 3 p.m. Saturday, Midlothian (Midlothian ISD Stadium)
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Region III — Galena Park North Shore (11-2) vs Dickinson (13-0), 7 p.m. Friday, Houston (TDECU Stadium)
Region IV — San Antonio Johnson (13-0) vs Lake Travis (13-0), 7 p.m. Friday, San Marcos (Bobcat Stadium)
Lake Travis Cavaliers running back Vann Hopping (5) carries the ball in the second half of the Class 6A Division I second-round playoff game against the Brennan Bears at Matador Stadium in Seguin, Nov. 21, 2025.
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Division II
Region I — Denton Guyer (11-2) vs Southlake Carroll (13-0), 2 p.m. Saturday, Fort Worth (Crowley ISD Stadium)
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Region II — DeSoto (10-3) vs Willis (11-2), 3 p.m. Saturday, Waco (McLane Stadium)
Region III — Humble Summer Creek (12-1) vs Sheldon King (11-2), 7 p.m. Friday, Houston (Thorne Stadium)
Region IV — Austin Vandegrift (11-2) vs Dripping Springs (12-1), 3 p.m. Saturday, San Antonio (Alamodome)
Class 5A
Division I
Region I — Denton Ryan (12-1) vs Aledo (13-0), 7 p.m. Friday, Justin (Northwest ISD Stadium)
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Region II — Frisco Lone Star (13-0) vs Highland Park (12-1), 7 p.m. Friday, Frisco (Ford Center)
Region III — Port Arthur Memorial (13-0) vs Mont Belvieu Barbers Hill (10-3), 5 p.m. Saturday, Beaumont (Doggett Family Stadium)
Region IV — Smithson Valley (12-1) vs New Braunfels (11-2), 7 p.m. Friday, San Antonio (Alamodome)
Division II
Region I — Melissa (10-2) vs Argyle (12-1), 7 p.m. Friday, Arlington (Choctaw Stadium)
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Region II — Dallas South Oak Cliff (12-1) vs Port Neches-Groves (13-0), 7:30 p.m. Friday, Bryan (Green Stadium)
Region III — Richmond Randle (13-0) vs Iowa Colony (12-1), 7 p.m. Friday, Katy (Legacy Stadium)
Region IV — Boerne (12-1) vs Alamo Heights (12-1), 7 p.m. Friday, San Antonio (Alamo Stadium)
Class 4A
Division I
Region I — Canyon West Plains (12-1) vs Stephenville (13-0), 7 p.m. Friday, Lubbock (Lowrey Field)
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Region II — Alvarado (12-0) vs Celina (13-0), 7:30 p.m. Friday, Mansfield (Newsom Stadium)
Region III — Kilgore (12-1) vs Fort Bend Crawford (12-1), 7 p.m. Friday, Huntsville (Huntsville ISD Stadium)
Region IV — San Antonio Davenport (13-0) vs La Vernia (12-1), 7 p.m. Friday, San Antonio (Comalander Stadium)
Division II
Region I — Midland Greenwood (13-0) vs Brock (13-0), 7 p.m. Friday, Abilene (Wildcat Stadium)
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Region II — Athens (11-2) vs Carthage (13-0), 7 p.m. Friday, Tyler (TMF Rose Stadium)
Region III — West Orange-Stark (10-3) vs Waco La Vega (11-2), 7 p.m. Friday, Shenandoah (Woodforest Bank Stadium)
Region IV — Cuero (12-1) vs Sinton (12-1), 7 p.m. Friday, San Antonio (Heroes Stadium)
Class 3A
Division I
Region I — Peaster (12-1) vs Paradise (12-1), 7 p.m. Friday, Springtown (Porcupine Stadium)
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Region II — Pottsboro (12-1) vs Grandview (11-2), 7 p.m. Friday, Grapevine (Mustang-Panther Stadium)
Region III — Yoakum (11-2) vs Columbus (11-2), 7 p.m. Friday, Bastrop (Memorial Stadium)
Region IV — Llano (12-1) vs Edna (10-3), 7 p.m. Friday, San Antonio (Gustafson Stadium)
Division II
Region I — Idalou (10-3) vs Wall (13-0), 6 p.m. Friday, San Angelo (San Angelo Stadium)
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Region II — Leonard (9-4) vs Gunter (12-1), 7 p.m. Thursday, Melissa (Kenny Deel Stadium)
Region III — Arp (12-1) vs Newton (12-1), 7 p.m. Friday, Lufkin (Martin Stadium)
Region IV — Tidehaven (13-0) vs East Bernard (9-4), 7 p.m. Friday, Iowa Colony (Freedom Field)
Class 2A
Division I
Region I — Stinnett West Texas (13-0) vs Cisco (12-1), 6 p.m. Friday, Lubbock (Pirate Stadium)
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Region II — Hamilton (11-2) vs Axtell (11-1), 7 p.m. Friday, Robinson (Rocket Field)
Region III — Joaquin (9-4) vs San Augustine (9-4), 7:30 p.m. Friday, Henderson (Lion Stadium)
Region IV — Mason (10-3) vs Refugio (12-0), 7 p.m. Thursday, San Antonio (Heroes Stadium)
Division II
Region I — Stratford (10-2) vs Gruver (11-2), 7 p.m. Friday, Canyon (Happy State Bank Stadium)
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Region II — Lindsay (11-2) vs Muenster (11-2), 7 p.m. Friday, Wichita Falls (Memorial Stadium)
Region III — Bremond (13-0) vs Mount Enterprise (13-0), 7 p.m. Friday, Palestine (Wildcat Stadium)
Region IV — Junction (13-0) vs Shiner (13-0), 7 p.m. Friday, Hutto (Memorial Stadium)
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