Texas Football Crowns Its Champions

In a grand finale, the 2025–26 UIL Texas high school football championships wrapped up at AT&T Stadium, showcasing the best teams from across the state. North Texas teams shone brightly, with Gordon High School making headlines. The Longhorns from Palo Pinto County, just west of Fort Worth, proved their might in six-man football. They crushed Rankin from West Texas 69-22 on Wednesday night, snagging the Conference 1A Six-Man Division I title. This victory marked Gordon's third straight state championship, a feat made even more impressive by their resilience after an EF-1 tornado destroyed their athletic facilities in May. The community rallied, rebuilding in time for the season and debuting a new stadium just before the championship run. Muenster High School, nestled in western Cooke County near the Oklahoma border, also made waves. They secured the Conference 2A Division II title with a commanding 28-0 shutout against Shiner on Thursday. Shiner, undefeated until that game, was no match for Muenster's dominant defense. Meanwhile, Grandview High School of Johnson County, south of Fort Worth, faced a tough loss against Yoakum in the Conference 3A Division I championship. The game ended 45-29, denying Grandview a third state title.Friday and Saturday brought more excitement. Stephenville High School triumphed over Kilgore to win the Conference 4A Division I title, adding to their impressive record with a seventh state championship. In the Conference 5A Division I final, Frisco Lone Star's dream of a perfect season was dashed by Comal Smithson Valley from the Hill Country, who won 28-6. Dallas South Oak Cliff made history by claiming the Conference 5A Division II title, defeating Richmond Randle. This was their fifth consecutive appearance in the title game, a rare feat matched by only a few programs in UIL history. Galena Park North Shore secured their sixth state title and first since 2021 by defeating Duncanville 10-7 in the Conference 6A Division I championship. The game was a nail-biter, remaining scoreless in the first half before North Shore pulled ahead. In the final championship game, DeSoto High School dominated Houston C. E. King 55-27 in the Conference 6A Division II title game. DeSoto's victory marked their third state championship in four seasons, showcasing their offensive prowess. The championships highlighted the diversity and depth of Texas high school football, with both small rural schools and big metro-area programs sharing the spotlight. Communities across the state celebrated their teams' achievements, creating lasting memories.