Central Texas Teams Gear Up for Regional Finals in UIL Football Playoffs

As the 2024 UIL Texas High School Football Playoffs heat up, teams from Central Texas are ready to battle for their chance at state glory. The playoffs, which kicked off on November 14 and will run through December 21, will conclude with the state championship games taking place at the spectacular AT&T Stadium in Arlington.

We are now in the fourth round, also known as the regional finals, where several local teams are eager to prove themselves. The defending state champions in their respective classes include Duncanville (Class 6A Division I), DeSoto (Class 6A Division II), and Aledo (Class 5A Division I).

This Saturday, fans can look forward to some exciting matchups. In the **Class 6A Division I**, North Crowley (14-0) will face off against Duncanville (13-0) at Allen’s Eagle Stadium at 3:00 PM. Meanwhile, in the **Class 6A Division II**, North Shore (14-0) will compete against Austin Westlake (13-1) at 2:00 PM at Katy’s Legacy Stadium.

Other games to keep an eye on include Southlake Carroll (14-0) against Longview (12-2) at 2:00 PM at Dallas’ Ford Stadium, and Humble Summer Creek (12-2) battling it out with Austin Vandegrift (13-1) at Waco’s McLane Stadium at 2:00 PM. Fans of Denton Ryan (13-1) will want to catch their matchup against Highland Park (13-1) at Frisco’s Ford Center on Friday at 7:00 PM.

The stakes are high as these teams aim to secure a spot in the coveted state semifinals. With every game being a do-or-die situation, excitement is in the air as athletes prepare to showcase their skills on the field.

As the regional finals unfold, local communities rally behind their teams, eager for potential glory and the thrill of playoff football. The journey to the state championship continues as Central Texas puts its best teams forward.