{"id":456877,"date":"2026-10-05T11:18:08","date_gmt":"2026-10-05T11:18:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/456877\/"},"modified":"2026-10-05T11:18:08","modified_gmt":"2026-10-05T11:18:08","slug":"high-school-football-central-texas-week-7-schedule","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/456877\/","title":{"rendered":"High school football: Central Texas&#8217; Week 7 schedule"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img alt=\"McNeil quarterback Orion Covault (11) is tsacked during the game against Lake Travis at the Kelly Reeves Athletic Complex on Thursday, September. 24, 2026 in Austin.\" loading=\"eager\" fetchpriority=\"high\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-gray200 mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>McNeil quarterback Orion Covault (11) is tsacked during the game against Lake Travis at the Kelly Reeves Athletic Complex on Thursday, September. 24, 2026 in Austin.<\/p>\n<p>Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman<\/p>\n<p>Week 6 of the 2026\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.statesman.com\/sports\/high-school\/\" data-link=\"native\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"\">Central Texas<\/a> high school football season was headlined by a top District 25-6A matchup between the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.statesman.com\/sports\/high-school\/football\/article\/westlake-chaparrals-round-rock-district-game-22453014.php\" data-link=\"native\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"\">Westlake Chaparrals<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.statesman.com\/sports\/high-school\/football\/article\/round-rock-vs-westlake-2026-score-22452129.php\" data-link=\"native\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"\">Round Rock Dragons<\/a>, also two of the Austin-area&#8217;s top overall teams. One week later, here we are again.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-channels-pixel.ex.co\/events\/0012000001fxZm9AAE?integrationType=DEFAULT&amp;template=design%2Farticle%2Fplatypus_two_column.tpl\" alt=\"\" class=\"x1px y1px vh abs\" aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Week 7 is led by yet another 25-6A showdown between two of Central Texas&#8217; top teams: the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.statesman.com\/sports\/high-school\/football\/article\/lake-travis-football-cavaliers-2026-uil-22397413.php\" data-link=\"native\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"\">Lake Travis Cavaliers<\/a> and the Cedar Ridge Raiders. But there are other great district matchups as well, starting with Hays at Bowie and\u00a0Vandegrift at Vista Ridge on Thursday, and then Hutto at Cedar Park, Anderson at Smithson Valley, A&amp;M Consolidated at Weiss and Liberty Hill at Alamo Heights on Friday along with the\u00a0Cavs-Raiders.<\/p>\n<p class=\"uiTextSmall f aic jcc\">Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n<p>MORE: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.statesman.com\/sports\/high-school\/football\/article\/high-school-football-second-half-questions-22453007.php\" data-link=\"native\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"\">Our 2026 midseason breakdown includes the Austin area&#8217;s top 5 players so far this season<\/a><\/p>\n<p>MORE: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.statesman.com\/sports\/high-school\/football\/article\/central-texas-players-to-watch-2026-22363729.php\" data-link=\"native\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"\">The 100 Central Texas football players we&#8217;re watching this season<\/a><\/p>\n<p>MORE:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.statesman.com\/sports\/high-school\/football\/article\/hutto-football-vs-vista-ridge-jaiden-fields-22453048.php\" data-link=\"native\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"\">Hutto&#8217;s big win included record-breaking games from Hippos&#8217; QB and WR<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s the full schedule for Austin-area UIL teams, including district records:<\/p>\n<p class=\"uiTextSmall f aic jcc\">Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n<p>Central Texas Week 7 high school football schedule<\/p>\n<p>Thursday&#8217;s games<\/p>\n<p>Class 6A<\/p>\n<p class=\"uiTextSmall f aic jcc\">Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n<p>Vandegrift (3-2, 0-1) at Vista Ridge (2-3, 0-2)<\/p>\n<p>Westlake (4-1, 1-0) at\u00a0Westwood (1-4, 0-1)<\/p>\n<p class=\"uiTextSmall f aic jcc\">Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n<p>Hays (4-2, 1-1) at Bowie (4-1, 1-0)<\/p>\n<p>Dripping Springs (4-1, 2-0) at Austin High (1-4, 1-1)<\/p>\n<p>San Marcos (0-5, 0-2) at\u00a0Cibolo Steele (3-1-1, 2-0)<\/p>\n<p class=\"uiTextSmall f aic jcc\">Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n<p>Georgetown (3-3, 2-2) at\u00a0Killeen Shoemaker (1-4, 0-3)<\/p>\n<p>Hendrickson (3-2, 2-1) at Glenn (1-5, 0-4)<\/p>\n<p class=\"uiTextSmall f aic jcc\">Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n<p>Elgin (2-3, 0-0) at\u00a0Pflugerville (2-3, 0-0)<\/p>\n<p>LASA (0-5, 0-0) at\u00a0Navarro (0-5, 0-0)<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"Hutto running back Kevin Cooper (4) breaks a tackle during the game against Vista Ridge at Hutto High School on Friday, Oct. 2, 2026 in Austin.\" loading=\"eager\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofct bgsct block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Hutto running back Kevin Cooper (4) breaks a tackle during the game against Vista Ridge at Hutto High School on Friday, Oct. 2, 2026 in Austin.<\/p>\n<p>Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Hutto quarterback Micah Antoun (10) looks for an open receiver during the game against Vista Ridge at Hutto High School on Friday, Oct. 2, 2026 in Austin.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Hutto quarterback Micah Antoun (10) looks for an open receiver during the game against Vista Ridge at Hutto High School on Friday, Oct. 2, 2026 in Austin.<\/p>\n<p>Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Vista Ridge receiver Gavin Brooks (9) jumps for a catch during the game against Hutto at Hutto High School on Friday, Oct. 2, 2026 in Austin.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Vista Ridge receiver Gavin Brooks (9) jumps for a catch during the game against Hutto at Hutto High School on Friday, Oct. 2, 2026 in Austin.<\/p>\n<p>Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Hutto head coach Casey Walraven walks the field during the game against Vista Ridge at Hutto High School on Friday, Oct. 2, 2026 in Austin.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofct bgsct block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Hutto head coach Casey Walraven walks the field during the game against Vista Ridge at Hutto High School on Friday, Oct. 2, 2026 in Austin.<\/p>\n<p>Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Hutto quarterback Micah Antoun (10) enters the stadium ahead of the game against Vista Ridge at Hutto High School on Friday, Oct. 2, 2026 in Austin.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Hutto quarterback Micah Antoun (10) enters the stadium ahead of the game against Vista Ridge at Hutto High School on Friday, Oct. 2, 2026 in Austin.<\/p>\n<p>Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Hutto running back Brayden Childs (11) runs the ball during the game against Vista Ridge at Hutto High School on Friday, Oct. 2, 2026 in Austin.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Hutto running back Brayden Childs (11) runs the ball during the game against Vista Ridge at Hutto High School on Friday, Oct. 2, 2026 in Austin.<\/p>\n<p>Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Vista Ridge quarterback Preston Froelich (1) hands the ball off to running back Quinn Szcytowski (3) during the game against Hutto at Hutto High School on Friday, Oct. 2, 2026 in Austin.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofct bgsct block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Vista Ridge quarterback Preston Froelich (1) hands the ball off to running back Quinn Szcytowski (3) during the game against Hutto at Hutto High School on Friday, Oct. 2, 2026 in Austin.<\/p>\n<p>Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Vista Ridge head coach Chad Scott walks the field during the game against Hutti at Hutto High School on Friday, Oct. 2, 2026 in Austin.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Vista Ridge head coach Chad Scott walks the field during the game against Hutti at Hutto High School on Friday, Oct. 2, 2026 in Austin.<\/p>\n<p>Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Hutto receiver Jaiden Fields (1) makes a catch during the game against Vista Ridge at Hutto High School on Friday, Oct. 2, 2026 in Austin.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofct bgsct block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Hutto receiver Jaiden Fields (1) makes a catch during the game against Vista Ridge at Hutto High School on Friday, Oct. 2, 2026 in Austin.<\/p>\n<p>Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Hutto running back Brayden Childs (11) dives for a touchdown during the game against Vista Ridge at Hutto High School on Friday, Oct. 2, 2026 in Austin.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Hutto running back Brayden Childs (11) dives for a touchdown during the game against Vista Ridge at Hutto High School on Friday, Oct. 2, 2026 in Austin.<\/p>\n<p>Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Hutto receiver Dylan Owens (2) evades a tackle during the game against Vista Ridge at Hutto High School on Friday, Oct. 2, 2026 in Austin.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Hutto receiver Dylan Owens (2) evades a tackle during the game against Vista Ridge at Hutto High School on Friday, Oct. 2, 2026 in Austin.<\/p>\n<p>Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Hutto quarterback Micah Antoun (10) throws a pass during the game against Vista Ridge at Hutto High School on Friday, Oct. 2, 2026 in Austin.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Hutto quarterback Micah Antoun (10) throws a pass during the game against Vista Ridge at Hutto High School on Friday, Oct. 2, 2026 in Austin.<\/p>\n<p>Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Hutto receiver Jaiden Fields (1) celebrates a touchdown during the game against Vista Ridge at Hutto High School on Friday, Oct. 2, 2026 in Austin.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Hutto receiver Jaiden Fields (1) celebrates a touchdown during the game against Vista Ridge at Hutto High School on Friday, Oct. 2, 2026 in Austin.<\/p>\n<p>Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Hutto running back Kevin Cooper (4) runs the ball during the game against Vista Ridge at Hutto High School on Friday, Oct. 2, 2026 in Austin.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofct bgsct block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Hutto running back Kevin Cooper (4) runs the ball during the game against Vista Ridge at Hutto High School on Friday, Oct. 2, 2026 in Austin.<\/p>\n<p>Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Hutto receiver Jaiden Fields (1) hurdles Vista Ridge defensive back Cameron Pietrzak (8) during the game at Hutto High School on Friday, Oct. 2, 2026 in Austin.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofct bgsct block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Hutto receiver Jaiden Fields (1) hurdles Vista Ridge defensive back Cameron Pietrzak (8) during the game at Hutto High School on Friday, Oct. 2, 2026 in Austin.<\/p>\n<p>Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Hutto receiver Jaiden Fields (1) punches an intercepted ball out of the hands of Vista Ridge linebacker Aidan Crozier (33) during the game at Hutto High School on Friday, Oct. 2, 2026 in Austin.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Hutto receiver Jaiden Fields (1) punches an intercepted ball out of the hands of Vista Ridge linebacker Aidan Crozier (33) during the game at Hutto High School on Friday, Oct. 2, 2026 in Austin.<\/p>\n<p>Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Vista Ridge's Ethan Kriel (88) celebrates a defensive stop by linebacker Eli Prewitt (40) during the game against Hutto at Hutto High School on Friday, Oct. 2, 2026 in Austin.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Vista Ridge&#8217;s Ethan Kriel (88) celebrates a defensive stop by linebacker Eli Prewitt (40) during the game against Hutto at Hutto High School on Friday, Oct. 2, 2026 in Austin.<\/p>\n<p>Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Hutto receiver Dylan Owens (2) makes a catch during the game against Vista Ridge at Hutto High School on Friday, Oct. 2, 2026 in Austin.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofct bgsct block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Hutto receiver Dylan Owens (2) makes a catch during the game against Vista Ridge at Hutto High School on Friday, Oct. 2, 2026 in Austin.<\/p>\n<p>Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Hutto receiver Jaiden Fields (1) runs the ball during the game against Vista Ridge at Hutto High School on Friday, Oct. 2, 2026 in Austin.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Hutto receiver Jaiden Fields (1) runs the ball during the game against Vista Ridge at Hutto High School on Friday, Oct. 2, 2026 in Austin.<\/p>\n<p>Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Hutto receiver Dylan Owens (2) runs the ball during the game against Vista Ridge at Hutto High School on Friday, Oct. 2, 2026 in Austin.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Hutto receiver Dylan Owens (2) runs the ball during the game against Vista Ridge at Hutto High School on Friday, Oct. 2, 2026 in Austin.<\/p>\n<p>Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman<\/p>\n<p>Friday&#8217;s games<\/p>\n<p>Class 6A<\/p>\n<p class=\"uiTextSmall f aic jcc\">Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n<p>Hutto (5-1, 2-0) at Cedar Park (6-0, 2-0)<\/p>\n<p>Rouse (3-3, 1-1) at Leander (1-4, 0-1)<\/p>\n<p>Cedar Ridge (6-0, 2-0) at Lake Travis (2-1-1, 1-0)<\/p>\n<p class=\"uiTextSmall f aic jcc\">Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n<p>Stony Point (2-4, 1-1) at\u00a0McNeil (0-6, 0-2)<\/p>\n<p>Johnson (1-5, 0-2) at\u00a0Del Valle (1-4, 1-0)<\/p>\n<p>Class 5A<\/p>\n<p class=\"uiTextSmall f aic jcc\">Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n<p>Anderson (4-1, 2-1) at\u00a0Smithson Valley (5-0, 4-0)<\/p>\n<p>Lehman (2-4, 1-3) at\u00a0McCallum (2-3, 1-2)<\/p>\n<p>Cedar Creek (2-4, 0-4) at Manor (3-2, 2-1)<\/p>\n<p>Lockhart (3-2, 1-2) at\u00a0Seguin (1-5, 1-3)<\/p>\n<p class=\"uiTextSmall f aic jcc\">Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n<p>A&amp;M Consolidated (4-1, 3-1) at Weiss (4-1, 3-0)<\/p>\n<p>Crockett (2-3, 0-0) at\u00a0Bastrop (1-4, 0-0)<\/p>\n<p class=\"uiTextSmall f aic jcc\">Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n<p>Liberty Hill (4-2, 2-0) at Alamo Heights (5-1, 1-1)<\/p>\n<p>S.A. Veterans Memorial (4-1, 1-0) at Legacy Ranch (3-3, 1-1)<\/p>\n<p class=\"uiTextSmall f aic jcc\">Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n<p>Connally (1-4) at San Angelo Lake View (3-3)<\/p>\n<p>Class 4A\/Others<\/p>\n<p>Marble Falls (2-3, 0-0) at\u00a0Jarrell (5-0, 0-0)<\/p>\n<p class=\"uiTextSmall f aic jcc\">Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n<p>Lampasas (2-3, 0-0) at\u00a0Stephenville (5-0, 0-0)<\/p>\n<p>Burnet (0-5, 0-0) at China Spring (1-4, 0-0)<\/p>\n<p>Taylor (4-1, 1-1) at\u00a0Kerrville Tivy (5-0, 2-0)<\/p>\n<p class=\"uiTextSmall f aic jcc\">Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n<p>Fredericksburg (4-1, 2-0) at Northeast (2-3, 0-2)<\/p>\n<p>Wimberley (4-0, 0-0) at\u00a0Giddings (3-2, 0-0)<\/p>\n<p>Eastside (0-5, 0-0) at Lago Vista (4-1, 0-0)<\/p>\n<p class=\"uiTextSmall f aic jcc\">Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n<p>Yoakum (3-2, 1-0) at\u00a0Smithville (1-5, 0-2)<\/p>\n<p>Florence (1-4, 0-0) at Rogers (3-2, 0-0)<\/p>\n<p class=\"uiTextSmall f aic jcc\">Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n<p>Schulenburg (0-5, 0-0) at Thrall (3-2, 0-0)<\/p>\n<p>Hearne (2-3, 1-0) at\u00a0Thorndale (6-0, 2-0)<\/p>\n<p class=\"uiTextSmall f aic jcc\">Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n<p>Off this week: Round Rock, East View, Akins, LBJ, Travis, Manor New Tech, Austin Achieve, Granger<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"McNeil quarterback Orion Covault (11) is tsacked during the game against Lake Travis at the Kelly Reeves Athletic&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":456878,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[11],"tags":[132,134,133,586,2291,1227,588,33068],"class_list":["post-456877","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-austin","tag-austin","tag-austin-headlines","tag-austin-news","tag-high-school-football","tag-high-school-sports","tag-high-schools","tag-texas-high-school-football","tag-uil-football"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/456877","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=456877"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/456877\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/456878"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=456877"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=456877"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=456877"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}