Texas High School Football Playoffs: Regional Semifinals Schedule and Matchups

The Texas high school football playoffs are heating up. Teams from all over the state are battling it out in the UIL regional semifinals.

The stakes? Pretty high. The competition is fierce, with powerhouse teams desperate to make it to the next round.

Let’s take a look at the key matchups, standout teams, and what fans might see at this wild stage of the playoffs.

Key Matchups to Watch

As the playoffs roll along, a few games really jump out. These teams have strong records and some history between them.

Here are some of the most anticipated games—circle these on your calendar if you haven’t already.

North Crowley vs. Coppell

North Crowley (11-1) meets Coppell (10-1) at 1 p.m. on Saturday at Midlothian’s Midlothian ISD Stadium. Both squads have been impressive all year, so this one’s got real potential.

Odessa Permian vs. Allen

Another big one: Odessa Permian (11-1) takes on Allen (12-0) at 6 p.m. on Friday at Abilene’s Shotwell Stadium. Allen hasn’t lost a game yet, but Odessa Permian has looked tough—could be closer than folks expect.

Duncanville vs. Klein Collins

Duncanville (9-1) faces Klein Collins (11-1) at 4 p.m. on Saturday at Memorial Stadium in Hutto. Both teams have stacked rosters and strong records; this could be a slugfest.

Standout Teams

Some teams have really separated themselves from the pack. Their talent and teamwork have been hard to miss.

Here are a few squads that deserve a little extra attention.

Southlake Carroll

Southlake Carroll (12-0) hasn’t lost yet. They’ll play Prosper (11-1) at 7 p.m. on Friday at Arlington’s Choctaw Stadium. Honestly, Southlake Carroll just looks dominant right now.

Lake Travis

Lake Travis (12-0) is also undefeated. They’ll go up against Laredo United (10-2) at 7 p.m. on Friday at San Antonio’s Heroes Stadium. Lake Travis keeps proving they’re a tough out.

Strake Jesuit

Strake Jesuit (10-2) will play Dickinson (12-0) at 7 p.m. on Friday at La Porte’s Bulldog Stadium. Strake Jesuit has surprised a few folks this year and might just have another upset in them.

What Fans Can Expect

If you’re heading out to these games, get ready for some serious energy. The atmosphere at Texas high school football is just different—loud, passionate, and a little unpredictable.

Top-Notch Talent

The playoffs showcase some of the best players anywhere in the state. A few positions to keep an eye on:

• Quarterbacks: They’re the leaders, making plays when it counts.
• Running Backs: Watch for big runs and clutch touchdowns.
• Defensive Stars: Expect some huge tackles and maybe a pick or two.

Community Support

High school football in Texas isn’t just a sport. It’s a community thing—packed stands, wild fans, and that small-town pride you can feel in the air.

Unpredictable Outcomes

Sure, some teams look like favorites on paper. But in the playoffs? Anything can happen. Upsets are always lurking, and that’s half the fun.

Regional Semifinals Schedule

Thinking about catching a game or just keeping tabs on the action? Here’s when and where you’ll find the regional semifinals:

• North Crowley vs. Coppell: 1 p.m. Saturday at Midlothian’s Midlothian ISD Stadium
• Odessa Permian vs. Allen: 6 p.m. Friday at Abilene’s Shotwell Stadium
• Duncanville vs. Klein Collins: 4 p.m. Saturday at Memorial Stadium, Hutto
• Waxahachie vs. Cypress Ranch: 2 p.m. Saturday at Waco’s Waco ISD Stadium
• Cypress Falls vs. North Shore: 2 p.m. Friday at Houston’s TDECU Stadium
• Strake Jesuit vs. Dickinson: 7 p.m. Friday at La Porte’s Bulldog Stadium
• SA Johnson vs. Cibolo Steele: 2 p.m. Friday at San Antonio’s Gustafson Stadium
• Lake Travis vs. Laredo United: 7 p.m. Friday at San Antonio’s Heroes Stadium
• Northwest Nelson vs. Denton Guyer: 7 p.m. Friday at Justin’s Northwest ISD Stadium
• Southlake Carroll vs. Prosper: 7 p.m. Friday at Arlington’s Choctaw Stadium
• DeSoto vs. College Park: 3 p.m. Friday at Cedar Park’s Gupton Stadium
• Forney vs. Willis: 7 p.m. Saturday at Frisco’s Ford Center
• Katy vs. Summer Creek: 2 p.m. Friday at Katy’s Legacy Stadium
• Jordan vs. C.E. King: 2 p.m. Friday at Katy’s Rhodes Stadium
• Austin Vandegrift vs. San Marcos: 7:30 p.m. Friday at San Antonio’s Alamodome
• Dripping Springs vs. Castroville Medina Valley: 2 p.m. Friday at San Antonio’s Farris Stadium
• NRH Richland vs. Denton Ryan: 6 p.m. Friday at Coppell’s Cowboy Stadium
• Aledo vs. FW Arlington Heights: 1 p.m. Friday at Fort Worth’s Crowley ISD Stadium
• Frisco Lone Star vs. West Mesquite: 2 p.m. Saturday at Frisco’s Ford Center
• Dallas Highland Park vs. Frisco Wakeland: 7 p.m. Friday at Frisco’s Ford Center
• Port Arthur Memorial vs. College Station: 7 p.m. Friday at Spring’s Planet Ford Stadium
• Pflugerville Weiss vs. Barbers Hill: 5 p.m. Saturday at Spring’s Planet Ford Stadium
• Comal Smithson Valley vs. Comal Pieper: 1 p.m. Friday at San Antonio’s Heroes Stadium
• Boerne Champion vs. New Braunfels: 7 p.m. Friday at San Antonio’s Alamo Stadium
• Melissa vs. Anna: 3 p.m. Friday at Allen’s Eagle Stadium
• Prosper Walnut Grove vs. Argyle: 2 p.m. Friday at Arlington’s Choctaw Stadium
• Dallas South Oak Cliff vs. Terrell: 6 p.m. Friday at Forney’s Better Life Stadium
• Midlothian Heritage vs. Port Neches-Groves: 4 p.m. Friday at Shenandoah’s Woodforest Bank Stadium
• Randle vs. Bastrop: 1 p.m. Saturday at Prairie View’s Panther Stadium
• Brenham vs. Iowa Colony: 7:30 p.m. Friday at Katy’s Legacy Stadium
• Boerne vs. Gregory-Portland: 1 p.m. Friday at San Antonio’s Comalander Stadium
• Victoria West vs. SA Alamo Heights: 1 p.m. Friday at Bastrop’s Memorial Stadium
• Canyon vs. Canyon West Plains: 7 p.m. Friday at Canyon’s Happy State Bank Stadium
• Canyon Randall vs. Stephenville: 5 p.m. Friday at Snyder’s Tiger Stadium
• Springtown vs. Alvarado: 3 p.m. Friday at Fort Worth’s Knight Stadium
• Celina vs. Decatur: 2 p.m. Friday at Bedford’s Pennington Field
• Kilgore vs. Bridge City: 2 p.m. Friday at New Caney’s Randall Reed Stadium
• Longview Pine Tree vs. Crawford: 7 p.m. Friday at Groesbeck’s Groesbeck Stadium
• Bay City vs. Comal Davenport: 2 p.m. Friday at Cypress’ Pridgeon Stadium
• La Vernia vs. CC Calallen: 7 p.m. Friday at San Antonio’s Farris Stadium
• Midland Greenwood vs. Graham: 7 p.m. Friday at Sweetwater’s Mustang Bowl
• Brock vs. Seminole: 1 p.m. Friday at San Angelo’s San Angelo Stadium
• Athens vs. Sunnyvale: 1 p.m. Friday at Ennis’ Lion Memorial Stadium
• Texarkana Pleasant Grove vs. Carthage: 2:30 p.m. Friday at McKinney’s McKinney ISD Stadium
• West Orange-Stark vs. Sealy: 7 p.m. Friday at New Caney’s Randall Reed Stadium
• La Marque vs. Waco La Vega: 7 p.m. Friday at Bryan’s Green Stadium
• Rockport-Fulton vs. Cuero: 7:30 p.m. Friday at Corpus Christi’s Buccaneer Stadium
• Sinton vs. Wimberley: 7 p.m. Friday at San Antonio’s Comalander Stadium
• Peaster vs. Vernon: 6 p.m. Friday at Burkburnett’s Bulldog Stadium
• Tuscola Jim Ned vs. Paradise: 6 p.m. Friday at Abilene’s High Sandifer Stadium
• Whitney vs. Pottsboro: 7 p.m. Friday at Melissa’s Kenny Deel Stadium
• Commerce vs. Grandview: 7 p.m. Friday at Mesquite’s Memorial Stadium
• Yoakum vs. Hardin: 7 p.m. Friday at Cypress’ Cy-Fair FCU Stadium
• Franklin vs. Columbus: 7 p.m. Friday at Tomball’s Tomball ISD Stadium
• Llano vs. Goliad: 7 p.m. Friday at Bastrop’s Memorial Stadium
• Edna vs. Ingram Moore: 7 p.m. Friday at New Braunfels’ Cougar Stadium
• Canadian vs. Idalou: 2 p.m. Friday at Amarillo’s Bivins Stadium
• Slaton vs. Wall: 1 p.m. Friday at Sweetwater’s Mustang Bowl
• Leonard vs. Blue Ridge: 2 p.m. Friday at Melissa’s Kenny Deel Stadium
• Gunter vs. Henrietta: 2 p.m. Friday at Denton’s Collins Stadium
• Edgewood vs. Arp: 7 p.m. Friday at Van’s Van Memorial Stadium
• Troup vs. Newton: 7 p.m. Friday at Crockett’s Driskell Stadium
• Blanco vs. El Maton Tidehaven: 1 p.m. Friday at Seguin’s Matador Stadium
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