The UIL Baseball season is nearing its conclusion, and several teams are one step away from hoisting a state championship trophy. Lake Travis and Aledo punched their tickets to the state finals, while Keller, Dripping Springs, and Tomball forced decisive Game 3 matchups. Meanwhile, the highly anticipated series between Lake Creek and Rouse continues to heat up as championship weekend approaches.
North Crowley head coach Ray Gates is stepping down from his position to accept a role as the defensive line coach at the University of North Texas, according to sources familiar with the move. Gates leaves the program after a highly successful three-year run that established North Crowley as one of the premier programs in Texas high school football.
Southlake Carroll entered the Class 6A Division II playoffs as the state’s top-ranked team and looked every bit the favorite for much of Saturday’s state semifinal. After finishing as the runner-up a year ago, the Dragons had overwhelmed opponents throughout the season and appeared poised to take another step toward a championship.
The road to Garland comes to an end this weekend as eight of Texas’ strongest high school volleyball programs compete for state titles across 5A and 6A. Each division brings elite talent, contrasting styles, and storylines that have shaped the 2025 season. Here is a complete look at every matchup hitting the floor at the Curtis Culwell Center.
The Vandegrift Vipers hosted the #23 ranked Austin Westlake Chaparrals at Monroe Stadium for the first bi district playoff game and the Viper's kicker, SMU commit, Wily Olsen, walked off a 36 yard field goal to send the Chaps home in the first round for the first time since 2014.
Highland Park Scots will play the Lake Belton Broncos. The Scots come into the matchup averaging 31 points or more after their regular season win over Midlothian 42-28. The offense has Harrison Cullum and Cannon Bozman. Both key players who can make the passing game easier for the Scots.
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