Below you’ll find The Dallas Morning News’ coverage of the state semifinal round of the UIL playoffs and the TAPPS championships for the 2025 Texas high school football season.
Final scores, photos and more!
— 2025 statewide Texas high school UIL football playoff pairings, schedule
More playoff football coverage
— State championship predictions
High School Sports
Final scores: See who won in matchups across the Dallas area.
Friday’s coverageStories
— Frisco Lone Star makes miracles happen in thrilling comeback win over Aledo
—South Oak Cliff holds off Melissa to return to state for fifth straight year
—Stephenville stuns Celina as Brighton DeVivo nails game-winning FG in final seconds
— Melissa coach credits team for fighting to ‘bitter end’ in playoff loss to South Oak Cliff
Photos
State semifinal round preview content
Schedule of games: View matchups here
Players to watch: DeSoto’s RB has big night and more
Pick ‘Em: Here’s who our experts are taking
Hero poll: Vote for the regional final round SportsDayHS Texas high school football Hero!
Must-read stories
— Led by high-end talent, Frisco Lone Star could mark start of a new era with win over Aledo
— Frisco Lone Star couldn’t beat Aledo with Ashton Jeanty, but this year may be different
— Which Dallas-area TXHSFB teams did we get wrong in our preseason predictions?
— DeSoto star SaRod Baker is making history, but focused on a state title as Carroll looms
— ‘No sightseeing’: Melissa, South Oak Cliff prepare to play in Cotton Bowl on grass field
— Coach Lee Wiginton led Allen back to the state semifinals. Can he take them all the way?
— Could DeSoto drop to 5A? UIL releases enrollment numbers for 2026-28 realignment
— 5 storylines from Allen-Duncanville: Duncanville’s offense, a shot at revenge and more
— 5 storylines for Frisco Lone Star-Aledo: A battle of high-powered offenses and more
— 5 storylines for Celina-Stephenville: QB Bowe Bentley’s injury status and more
— 5 storylines for Southlake Carroll-DeSoto: Carroll’s passing game, SaRod Baker and more
— 5 storylines from South Oak Cliff-Melissa: Brett Holloway’s breakout, SOC’s legendary run
Find more high school sports coverage from The Dallas Morning News here.