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The 2019 Lovejoy Leopards celebrate the program's 7th state title.
Four Dallas-area Teams with the best shot at winning a UIL 2020-2021 Volleyball State Championship Title
2A - Crawford (33-3, 14-0, 91.2% win percentage)
Crawford won the 2A 2019 UIL Volleyball State title after a clean sweep over Jewett Leon (25-19, 25-20, 25-20). During this unprecedented 2020 season, the Pirates have proven that they are as strong as ever. Crawford posted an undefeated district record of 14-0 with an overall record of 33-3. According to MaxPreps, the Pirates are currently ranked No. 3 in the Texas Conference 2A rankings behind No. 2 Iola (13-1) and No. 1 Beckville (30-2). Crawford is coming off of a hard-fought 3-1 win over Bremond. The Pirates are looking ahead towards what could be their second straight state title.
4A - Kennedale (23-3, 4-0, 88.5% win percentage)
Kennedale entered the 2020 season strong against a series of non-district matchups only losing three times before district play. In district play, the Wildcats showed their grit as they defeated all of their opponents to post an undefeated 4-0 district schedule with a 23-3 overall record. Ranked as the No. 15 team in Texas Conference 4A, Kennedale might just be fighting to prove that they have what it takes after losing in the semifinal round in the 2019 state tournament. In 2019, the Wildcats lost to Lamar Fulshear (25-14, 25-11, 25-20) who went on to claim the state title. With nothing to lose, Kennedale just might have the chip on their shoulder that it takes to come out of 2020's state tournament with a title to call their own.
4A Decatur (29-1, 11-0, 96.7% win percentage)
Don't look at Texas 4A volleyball and sleep on the Decatur Eagles. After narrowly missing the 2019 UIL State tournament, the Eagles came into the 2020 season ready to prove that they are Texas tested and Texas approved. Losing only one match the entire season, the Eagles posted an undefeated 11-0 district record with a 29-1 overall record and have shown no signs of slowing down. Coming off of a great 3-1 victory over Canyon, Decatur is looking forward to showing that they have exactly what it takes to compete with the best in the state and earn their shot at another state title to take home; that's right, Decatur is already home to two 4A state titles (2018, 2014) and one 3A state title (2013). Not only is Decatur currently ranked No. 1 in Texas Conference 4A (according to MaxPreps), but they're listed as No. 1 in Region I as well as the entire state.
5A Lucas Lovejoy (16-0, 13-0, 99.5% win percentage)
The state tournament for Texas Conference 5A is looking like it's going to be Lucas Lovejoy's to lose as the reigning 5A state champions have spent all season proving why they have the title in the first place. Lovejoy has posted a completely undefeated record throughout the entire season; 16-0 overall and 13-0 in the district. Already matching up against some of the strongest competitors in their area. In 16 matches, the Lovejoy Leopards have only lost one set. After defeating Canyon Randall (27-25, 25-17, 25-15) in the 2019 state championship game, Lucas Lovejoy is looking like they are seriously strong contenders for the 2020 state title. The Leopards are ranked No. 1 in Texas Conference 5A ahead of No. 2 Flour Bluff (15-0) and No. 3 Denton (14-1).
UIL Will Not Award Lone Star Cup, Releases Final Standings
AUSTIN, Texas – The University Interscholastic League (UIL) has released standings for the Lone Star Cup through March 13, 2020. Due to the cancellation of UIL spring events, the Lone Star Cup will not be awarded for the 2019-20 school year.
All UIL sanctioned contests were suspended on March 13, 2020, and later cancelled, in an effort to support the health and safety of Texas students and communities during the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, many activities that earn points toward the UIL Lone Star Cup were not completed. These events included Boys Basketball, Robotics FIRST, Soccer, Academics, One-Act Play, Golf, Tennis, Track & Field, Softball, and Baseball.
The UIL Lone Star Cup recognizes the top high school in each UIL conference based on overall team achievement in sanctioned academic, athletic and music championships. This marks the first year the UIL Lone Star Cup has not been awarded since the program began during the 1997-98 school year.
Below are the Top 25 UIL Lone Star Cup standings for the 2019-20 school year. Standings include: Team Tennis, Cross Country, Marching Band, Volleyball, Robotics BEST, Football, Congress, Spirit, Swimming & Diving, Wrestling, Mariachi, Film, Girls Basketball, Boys Basketball (through March 13, 2020) and Theatrical Design.
Class 6A
1) Southlake Carroll 62
2) Duncanville 54
3) Arlington Martin 50
4) The Woodlands 48
5) Austin Westlake 46
Lewisville Flower Mound 46
7) Austin Vandergrift 43
8) Laredo United 42
9) Allen 38
10) Denton Guyer 37
Class 5A
1) Highland Park 59
2) Cedar Park 55
3) Shadow Creek 53
4) Amarillo 51
5) Boerne Champion 50
6) El Paso Eastwood 43
7) Friendswood 42
8) San Antonio 41
9) Midlothian 40
10) Aledo 38
Class 4A
1) Argyle 73
2) Canyon 48
3) Hereford 45
4) Carthage 44
5) Liberty Hill 43
6) Decatur 39
7) Kennedale 38
Texarkana Pleasant Grove 38
9) Chine Spring 37
Fulshear 37
Class 3A
1) Brock 42
Shallowater 42
3) Gunter 37
4) Bushland 32
Mineola 32
Van Alstyne 32
Wall 32
Whitesboro 32
9) Grandview 31
Vanderbilt Industrial 31
Conference 2A
1) Gruver 48
2) Crawford 44
Wink 44
4) San Saba 42
5) Grapeland 38
Sundown 38
7) Muenster 37
8) Martin's Mill 33
9) Lindsay 32
Thorndale 32
Conference 1A
1) Blum 36
Cumby Miller Grove 36
3) Nazareth 32
4) Ropesville Ropes 29
5) Neches 28
LaRue LaPoynor 28
7) Eden 26
Jayton 26
Lipan 26
New Home 26
Richland Springs 26
Saltillo 26
Tilden McMullen County 26